What does crypto smell like? Ozone, salt and moss, according to Binance’s new fragrance, “CRYPTO.” Binance is the largest crypto exchange in the world by volume, but the […]
RemotePass, which helps companies onboard, manage, pay and retain remote workers, raises $5.5M
As remote work becomes increasingly prevalent, organizations globally are adapting, especially regarding onboarding procedures for new employees and navigating cross-border payment complexities. This new age of work has led […]
MoneyHash raises $4.5M for its payment orchestration platform serving merchants in MENA
The payment landscape in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region is marked by significant fragmentation, with numerous payment providers and methods in each country, evolving regulations and […]
COTU Ventures launches $54M fund for pre-seed and seed startups in MENA
Dubai-based early-stage venture capital firm COTU Ventures is announcing that it has raised $54 million for its inaugural fund to support startups in the Middle East from pre-seed […]
Stellantis CEO dishes on Waymo, Rivian cuts staff and the great EV softening continues
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Partech closes its second Africa fund at $300M+ to invest from seed to Series C
Partech has closed its second Africa fund, Partech Africa II, at €280 million ($300 million+), just one year after reaching its first close. At that size, Partech Africa, […]
Spyware startup Variston is losing staff, some say it’s closing
In July 2021, someone sent Google a batch of malicious code that could be used to hack Chrome, Firefox, and PCs running Windows Defender. That code was part […]
Here is Apple’s official ‘jailbroken’ iPhone for security researchers
Smashed Iphones are seen during COP28 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates on November 30, 2023. In 2019, Apple announced it would start sending some security researchers a “special” […]
China’s live streaming factories are bleak. Now TikTok wants to open one in the U.S.
TikTok plans to open studios that will enable creators to make content promoting TikTok Shop, the app’s e-commerce element.
The Line Removed From Steam Due To Expiring Licenses
Earlier today, players noticed that Spec Ops: The Line was no longer available to purchase on Steam, leading many to fear that the acclaimed third-person shooter had been quietly delisted without warning. Sadly, 2K has since confirmed that is the case, and the publisher has also explained why it pulled the landmark…