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Opera is introducing experimental support for 150 local LLM variants in its Opera One browser, allowing users to manage AI models locally for enhanced privacy and functionality. Users can choose and download models, minimizing data server interaction.

Yeshara Tokens Limited has been admitted to CMA Kenya's Regulatory Sandbox for a year to test its blockchain real estate tokenization platform. It must comply with various requirements, including regulatory plans and risk management protocols.

South African banking giant, NedBank, plans to launch a novel use of smart contracts in the agriculture sector within the next 6-12 months, according to Cobus de Bruyn, Head of Client Value Propositions for Agriculture at NedBank Commercial Banking.

According to De Bruyn, smart contract

WorldCoin is an open-source system aimed at granting global economic access through decentralized tools like World ID and the Orb. Backed by organizations such as the WorldCoin Foundation and Tools for Humanity, it emphasizes user participation and humanness verification in a digital economy.

Blockradar atingiu mais de $305 milhões em volume de transações em 2025, marcando uma mudança fundamental nos pagamentos com stablecoins para mercados emergentes. Expandiu-se com sucesso globalmente, lançou uma parceria importante com a Circle e ganhou reconhecimento pela sua infraestrutura inovadora.

The Bank of South Sudan, in collaboration with the AfricaNenda Foundation, is launching a National Instant Payment System (NIPS) to enhance real-time financial transactions and improve access to services, aiming for greater financial inclusivity.

Coinbase has partnered with JPMorgan to enhance USDC stablecoin settlements. This collaboration enables transfers of Chase rewards to USDC, credit card funding for Coinbase accounts, and direct bank integration, signaling a push for broader crypto adoption.

Yodawy, uma plataforma de tecnologia de saúde egípcia, levantou 7,5 milhões de dólares em financiamento de Série B para melhorar os seus serviços e expandir para mercados emergentes. A venture conecta utilizadores com farmácias e seguradoras, simplificando o acesso a medicamentos para mais de 2 milhões de utilizadores.

Meta announced the global release of the WhatsApp Cloud API, enhancing business communication with features like free cloud hosting, improved response times, and easier integration with existing systems. This aims to strengthen customer interactions on WhatsApp.

Equity Bank Group reported a 25% increase in net profit for Q1 2024, reaching KES 16 billion, driven by growth in subsidiaries across East Africa. The bank also improved its asset base amidst tightened credit measures and a diversified loan portfolio.

Tuma, a fintech startup in the DRC, raised $500,000 in its largest funding round, aiming to enhance services and expand operations. Founded by Elijah Lubala and Mpilo Makae, it offers mobile card payment solutions, promoting financial inclusion.

Yellow Card is seeking regulatory approval from Nigeria's SEC via the Accelerated Regulatory Incubation Programme. The company aims to establish robust compliance while expanding its services following a successful funding round, positioning Nigeria as a leader in crypto regulations.

Canza Finance, um neobanco Web3 para startups africanas, levantou $2,3 milhões para obter licenças financeiras e desenvolver a sua plataforma DeFi, Baki, para pagamentos transfronteiriços.