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Bitcoin (BTC) faces a “do-or-die” price point if 2026 becomes a classic bear market year.Key points:Bitcoin four-year price cycles and bear markets remain relevant, the latest power law analysis says.2026 may see a BTC price support showdown with $65,000 as the key level.History demands price “catching up” to power-law targets.Bitcoin bear markets to stay aroundNew analysis by Jurrien Timmer, director of global macro at Fidelity Investments, flags $65,000 as the next key BTC price battleground.After hugging its power law trendline for much of the current bull market, BTC/USD could now be due for a retest of a lower support line…
A quiet crisis is growing across social media. It is driven by generative artificial intelligence and fueled by bad actors who know exactly how to exploit its weakest points. At the centre of the storm is Grok, the chatbot developed by Elon Musk’s xAI. Marketed as “unfiltered” and more permissive than its rivals, Grok has become a tool of choice for users creating non-consensual deepfake pornography, or NCDP. The process is disturbingly simple. A normal photo is uploaded. The AI is prompted to “undress” the subject. The result is a sexualized image created without consent. The victim could be a…
Penpot is experimenting with MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers, which could lead to designers and developers being able to perform tasks in Penpot using AI that’s able to understand and interact with Penpot design files. Daniel Schwarz explains how Penpot MCP servers work, what they could mean for creating and managing designs in Penpot, and what you can do to help shape their development.Imagine that your Penpot file contains a full icon set in addition to the design itself, which uses some but not all of those icons. If you were to ask an AI such as Claude or Gemini…
The Central African Republic’s latest presidential election has delivered a familiar outcome. President Faustin-Archange Touadéra has secured a third term with a commanding margin. On paper, the result suggests continuity and stability in a country long scarred by conflict. In reality, it exposes the deep contradictions at the heart of CAR’s politics — where order is increasingly maintained by force and foreign backing, while democratic legitimacy continues to erode. The election was widely disputed. Opposition candidates rejected the results, citing irregularities, intimidation, and an uneven political playing field. Much of the opposition had already been weakened by the 2023 constitutional…
In 2026, the most valuable startup opportunities combine emerging business trends, scalable digital models, and premium, brandable domain names. For investors, VCs, and domain marketplaces, these domains are not just URLs—they are strategic digital assets that can accelerate growth, build brand authority, and generate significant ROI. Premium domains provide startups with instant credibility, improved SEO, and stronger appeal to investors. Below are the best startup ideas for 2026, with projected ROI estimates based on market trends, domain quality, and sector growth potential. Investment Opportunity: Global B2B SaaS & AI-Driven Marketplaces Trend: AI-powered B2B marketplaces and business intelligence platforms are scaling…
Angel investors are playing an increasingly critical role in sustaining startups across emerging markets as early-stage companies continue to face limited access to traditional financing. Briter, a market intelligence firm, and Dutch Good Growth Fund (DGGF) stated in a report that beyond wealthy individuals, the pool of angel investors is expanding to include young professionals, senior executives, diaspora investors, and former founders. This is a shift described as the ‘democratisation’ of angel investing. This growth has been driven largely by angel networks that organise deal flow, lower entry barriers, and promote investor education through community-led initiatives, it stated. Read also: Investor…
Addis Ababa — Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said the construction of the Bishoftu International Airport will provide a lasting solution to Ethiopia’s decades-old logistics system challenges. The Prime Minister officially launched the construction of the airport today, describing the project as a transformative national infrastructure development. Speaking at the launch ceremony, Prime Minister Abiy noted that Ethiopian Airlines has served as a symbol of national pride and a pillar of the Ethiopian state for over 80 years. He recalled that the airline’s journey was “not a bed of roses,” emphasizing its resilience through regime changes, man-made crises, and natural disasters,…
Imagine working for months on a song. You pour your soul into the beat. You write lyrics that mean the world to you. Finally, the song goes viral. It hits four million streams. You are ecstatic. You are finally going to get paid. Then, the heartbreak hits. You try to withdraw your royalties. But you can’t. You don’t have a dollar card. When you finally find a way, a foreign tax law you’ve never heard of takes 30% of your money instantly. This was the reality for Melody Nehemiah in 2014. It is still the reality for thousands of independent…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), in collaboration with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), is preparing to roll out a new refund framework that mandates near-real-time refunds for failed airtime and data transactions. The framework, which is awaiting final regulatory approvals, is expected to take effect on March 1, 2026. Failed airtime and data purchases in which a user’s bank account is debited but no service is delivered have been among the most common consumer complaints in Nigeria’s telecoms ecosystem. According to the NCC, such complaints consistently rank among the top three issues raised by telecom subscribers. Under the new…
Robert Triggs / Android AuthorityI love Google Photos; its ease of use and feature set are unrivaled in my opinion. However, I’m an even bigger fan of self-hosting — I use my DIY NAS to replace a considerable range of overpriced subscription services. However, so far, I haven’t been able to replace Google Photos completely, but I might have finally found a way to truly cut the cord.See, I’m loath to fork out for Google One when I have 10TB of hard drive space on my NAS. Still, I use Google Photos to make the occasional quick edit, to help…