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A Bitcoin developer embedded a 66-kilobyte image inside a single transaction without using OP_RETURN or Taproot.The transaction followed consensus rules. Anyone can verify the bytes using standard node software. Martin Habovštiak didn’t do this to make art, but to prove that closing one data doorway doesn’t remove the capability, it just changes where bytes hide.The demonstration lands amid Bitcoin’s most contentious governance fight in years. One faction wants stricter filters to keep “spam” off the blockchain.Another argues that harsh restrictions push people into worse behaviors and advantage large miners. Habovštiak’s experiment provides evidence for the second position: filtering redirects rather…
Lebara Nigeria, one of the 46 mobile virtual network operators (MNVOs) licensed in 2023, has made its soft launch in the country. The development signals the company’s preparation for a full launch. The private launch, in partnership with the UK’s Department for Business and Trade and the British High Commission, was intended to present the product to stakeholders and key industry leaders such as government officials, diplomats, regulators, and financiers. While addressing the audience, the Chief Executive Officer of Lebara Nigeria, Teniola Stuffman, stated that the country’s entry into Nigeria was driven by the goal of providing inclusive and high-quality…
A good wallpaper is timeless, but maybe you want something fresh and right out of the factory. The Samsung Galaxy S26 series brings a few of the newest devices in the industry, and they are bound to be among the most popular, too. Whether you buy one or not, you can still enjoy these devices’ wallpapers. We have them for you here (courtesy of our friends at YTECHB)!Things are pretty simple with the new Samsung Galaxy S26 wallpapers. They share the same design, featuring an abstract, minimalist “S”. The only difference among the wallpapers is the color. There is a…
** For the best experience, download the free Africa Private Equity News app Android | iOS **Acumen has invested in Sommalife, a Ghanaian agribusiness company that aggregates shea nuts and soya beans from smallholder farmers and supplies global buyers.Sommalife addresses some of the most persistent challenges facing rural farming communities: unreliable markets, low farm-gate prices, post-harvest losses, limited skills training, and accelerating environmental degradation. In many villages, farmers rely on middlemen who offer poor prices and delayed payments, leaving households trapped in volatile income cycles. At the same time, global buyers increasingly require traceability and ethical sourcing – standards that…
Imane El Alaoui-Grollemund, partner at Phatisa** For the best experience, download the free Africa Private Equity News app Android | iOS **Phatisa, through its Food Fund 3, together with a consortium of investors, have agreed to acquire Zaad. Zaad is a South Africa-based investment holding company specialising in the agricultural inputs sector. Through its portfolio, Zaad operates across the agri-inputs value chain, including seed breeding, production and distribution of forage, field and vegetable seed, alongside crop protection solutions with operations spanning across the African continent. The transaction comprises the acquisition of Zaad, alongside a capital injection to enable the latter…
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Bitcoin (BTC) rewards investors the most who hold it for at least three years, according to data shared by André Dragosch, head of research at Bitwise Europe.Key takeaways:Holding BTC for at least three years has historically slashed losses to just 0.70%.Bitcoin price predictions for 2026–2027 cluster around $100,000–$150,000 in bullish scenarios.Long-term Bitcoin holders rarely loseA Bitwise analysis reviewed Bitcoin’s price history between July 17, 2010, and Feb. 11, 2026, concluding that the probability of being in the red drops to just 0.70% when BTC is held for at least three years. Bitcoin investors’ probability of loss per holding period. Source:…
Co-creation HUB has opened up applications for the fourth cohort of its edtech fellowship. The fellowship, designed in partnership with Mastercard Foundation, has supported more than 70 edtech startups across Africa, including Smart Stewards, hiPrep, Varsityscape, Mavis Computel, AI Teacha, BlueSands Academy, Cloudnotte, Tespire, and FlexiSAF. The supported startups now cumulatively reach over 700,000 learners, with 89% of them being children and youth. The gender split among learners is nearly even, with 49% female and 51% male.For its fourth cohort, the fellowship is shifting focus to founders building for communities often overlooked by mainstream edtech solutions. These include people living…
Apple has confirmed, ahead of its official product event on March 4, that it will unveil new hardware starting Monday morning next week, and among the expected announcements are two updated iPads: a refreshed base model powered by the A18 chip and a new iPad Air featuring Apple’s M4 processor.Here’s what to expect from both devices.Base iPad (12th Generation) Gets A18 and Apple IntelligenceThe entry-level iPad is reportedly in line for one of its most significant upgrades in years.The most notable change is the move to the A18 chip, which would bring Apple Intelligence support to the base iPad for…