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Make CryptoSlate preferred on Bitcoin’s rebound to around $71,000 has reignited a familiar bullish conversation about price, liquidity, and positioning. It has also exposed a less comfortable fact inside the network itself.The fee market has barely moved.For a market that still treats on-chain congestion as a sign of organic demand, that divergence deserves more attention than another recap of macro tailwinds or ETF flow streaks. Related ReadingBitcoin’s rebound looks like a trap and Wall Street knows it – as real Hormuz threat may not be overBanks and energy forecasters see a slower repair in oil flows, keeping inflation and Fed…

Ghana’s National Identification Authority (NIA) announced the addition of a digital wallet to the Ghana Card, the identification card used for everything from SIM registration to passport applications. The move collapsed identity and payments into a single physical object for the first time at a national scale in West Africa. The new payments feature allows users withdraw cash from ATMs, make payments in stores and online, send money internationally to over 200 countries, and access services like insurance and emergency assistance. Current holders can activate the wallet through the MyCitizens app or by dialing *402#. To understand how significant this…

Microsoft has released a server-side fix for a known issue that affected Start Menu search on some Windows 11 23H2 devices. The problem started on April 6 and was linked to a Bing update aimed at improving search performance. Microsoft has rolled back the update and reports that search failures are decreasing as the fix takes effect.An investigation found that the issue coincided with a server-side Bing update meant to improve search performance. To fix the problem, the update was rolled back, and reports of search failures are gradually declining, according to a Windows release health update from Microsoft.How Microsoft’s…

Launches Fundraising Guidebook to Support First-Time African Founders in Raising Pre-Seed Capital Madica, a structured investment program focused on pre-seed African startups, has announced new investments in three technology-driven companies: Kilimo Fresh, Hakimu, and Biovana. These additions reflect Madica’s ongoing commitment to backing founders and ventures that are often overlooked by traditional venture capital. Each startup will receive funding of up to $200,000 and participate in Madica’s 18-month support program. The program includes a customized curriculum, hands-on mentorship, executive coaching, and two fully funded immersion trips to key tech ecosystems both within Africa and internationally. Founders will also gain access…

Jacob Kholi, chief executive and investment officer of GIP Ghana** For the best experience, download the free Africa Private Equity News app Android | iOS **Growth Investment Partners (GIP) Ghana, an investment platform established by British International Investment (BII), has welcomed Axis Pension Trust and Norfund as new investors.The addition of the two investors includes a $20 million commitment, strengthening GIP’s capital base. The platform is designed to bridge the financing gap between traditional bank lending and private equity.Since its launch in 2023, GIP has built a portfolio of 16 companies and deployed more than $40 million. Its investments span…

Raised $12.65 million, backed by Firstrand, Standard Bank, Allan Gray and the SA SME Fund Focused on early-stage startups, with first investment in Tyme Group, a fintech in commercial banking Backed by major financial institutions, strengthening fund credibility Endeavor South Africa has closed its Harvest Fund III at $12.65 million to support early-stage startups. Launched in 2023, the fund reached its final close in April 2026, nearly three years later, exceeding expectations for South African venture capital. It attracted backing from major financial institutions including Firstrand, Standard Bank, Allan Gray, and the SA SME Fund. According to PitchBook, the…

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Hours after US President Donald Trump claimed that Iran and the United States had agreed to a two-week ceasefire that included opening the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian authorities are reportedly considering charging ships using the waterway in cryptocurrency.According to a Wednesday Financial Times report, a spokesperson for Iran’s Oil, Gas and Petrochemical Products Exporters’ Union said empty oil tankers will be able to pass through the Strait of Hormuz without incurring charges, but certain ships will need to pay a tariff of $1 per barrel of oil in Bitcoin (BTC).The spokesperson, Hamid Hosseini, reportedly said Iranian authorities would also assess…

Funke Olasupo did not set out to become a technical writer. While at Ondo State University of Science and Technology, where she studied computer science, she was on the familiar path of many young technical talents in Nigeria, already active in developer communities and building toward becoming a backend engineer. Somewhere in that process, she discovered writing, a skill that came most naturally to her. Instead of building systems, she enjoyed explaining them better. This discovery did not happen in theory. It happened in practice when Olasupo started teaching in the same developer community where she had once been a learner; she…

Buying a pair of wireless earbuds usually entails deciding between a legacy audio brand and the company that makes your smartphone. Audio stalwarts like Sony and Bose make compelling offerings, like the Sony WF-1000XM6. However, there’s a major incentive to pick a phone and earbuds from the same company — like an iPhone and AirPods, a Google Pixel and Pixel Buds, or a Samsung Galaxy and Galaxy Buds. When paired together, phones and earbuds made by the same brand offer exclusive features you won’t find if you mix and match. If you buy a Samsung phone and a pair of…