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February 5, 2022
Welcome to Emerging Tech Trends (ETT), focusing on technologies shaping the future.
In this edition,
MDOTM Acquires Mercurius Betting Intelligence Team : Leader in AI-driven investment strategies in Europe, MDOTM, has acquired the team of Mercurius Betting Intelligence to accelerate it’s international growth following the €6.2 Series-B round raised in September 2021.
Binance Holding Ltd. Restricts 281 Nigerians Crypto Account : To ensure the security for traders, Binance Holdings Ltd. has restricted 281 Nigerian personal accounts in accordance with anti-money laundering regulations by the Central Bank of Nigeria
India to launch blockchain-based digital currency : Admist India’s 30% tax on income gained from digital assets, its Reserve Bank will be introducing the digital form of its currency, rupee in the next fiscal year.
Banking on the WhatsApp Platform : WhatsApp, the most used platform has developed the potential of disrupting the bank space due to its widespread use and availability, especially, for business on WhatsApp Business, which banks and financial institutions should take advantage investing in innovative services of WhatsApp while the owners work to offer their platform as a payment mechanism, known as WhatsApp Pay – on a pilot basis in India.
OPPORTUNITY
Startupbootcamp AfriTech : Startupbootcamp, the first multi corporate-backed pan-African startup accelerator, provides access to the global network of corporate partners, investors, and mentors. Startupbootcamp’s ASIP Accelerator Program, which will take place in Dakar, will give startup founders the platform to pitch their disruptive solutions to a broad audience of media, investors, corporate partners, and industry stakeholders. The 10 startups in the program will receive benefits valued at more than EUR 500,000 and credits from AWS, Google Cloud Services, Hubspot, and others with an investment of EUR 15,000 in cash to each startup.
EVENT
Online Webinar – FinTech Innovations in Africa – Trends, Challenges, and Future : With some great African continent’s leading thought leaders as speakers and a broad spectrum of FinTech companies and professionals worldwide, this webinar will offer insight into the ever-growing trends in the Financial Technology sector, tackle the challenges facing Africa’s FinTech sector and explore the promising future on February 24,2022.
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