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Reimagining Loyalty: From Points to Purpose in the African Consumer Market
1 | Loyalty is Broken: Why Points Alone Don’t Stick Traditional loyalty models — earn points, get discounts — were designed for mature, saturated markets where retention trumps acquisition. But
Estonian Tech Giants Back Lightyear in $23M Funding Round
Some of Estonia’s most prominent tech leaders are throwing their support behind Lightyear, a commission-free investing app aiming to take on U.S.-based trading giant Robinhood in the European market. Founded
Spiko Raises $22 Million in Series A to Power Global Expansion
French Fintech Spiko has secured $22 million in a Series A funding from investment firms including Index Ventures, White Star Capital, Frst, Rerail, Bpifrance, and Blockwall. The round also drew
Stripe Acquires Payment Start-up Orum to Boost Instant Transfers
US fintech giant Stripe has acquired Orum, a start-up that helps businesses access instant payment services through APIs. The deal amount has not been disclosed. Founded in 2019 by Stephany
How Open Banking Is Transforming International Money Transfers
Open banking has emerged as a major disruptor in the financial world—reshaping how financial data is shared and how services are delivered. Open banking solutions enable consumers to securely share
NatWest Partners with AWS and Accenture to Boost Data and AI Capabilities
NatWest Group has announced a five-year partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Accenture aimed at upgrading its digital, data, and AI systems. The collaboration will support the creation of
The AI War Is No Longer About Models — It’s About Infrastructure
For years, the AI arms race has been framed as a battle between algorithms. Bigger models. Smarter agents. Faster iterations. But a silent shift is underway — one that could
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Telegram’s Crypto Wallet Launches for 87 Million U.S. Users
Telegram’s crypto wallet has officially rolled out to users in the United States, allowing them to send, receive, and manage cryptocurrencies directly within the messaging app. The TON Wallet is
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Local 10 News South Florida, Miami, Fort Lauderdale and the Keys.
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Stomach-turning discovery found in South Florida grocery store
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Conservationists concerned over number of sea turtles found caught in fishing lines
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Floating flower project could be newly discovered key to saving Biscayne Bay
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Crucial South Florida programs could be impacted by Trump administration National Parks Service cuts
10 African Fintechs Firms Ranked Among World’s Best in 2025
Ten African fintechs companies have been listed among the world’s top 300 by CNBC and Statista in 2025, highlighting Africa’s growing role in financial innovation. This recognition comes despite a
