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May 4, 2024
Welcome to Emerging Tech Trends (ETT), focusing on technologies shaping the future.
In this edition,
AstroPepeX – The Bitcoin of AI Achieves New Benchmark in Cryptocurrency Security with Certik Audit : AstropepeX has successfully completed a Certik audit for its $APX digital asset, demonstrating its commitment to cryptocurrency security and decentralization. The audit confirms the asset’s compliance with safety protocols and the integration of advanced AI, positioning AstropepeX as a leader in autonomous financial systems
Nigeria’s Central Bank Directs Fintech Firms to Stop Opening New Accounts : The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has ordered four fintech companies, Moniepoint, Palmpay, Opay, and Kuda, to cease opening new accounts due to potential use by cryptocurrency traders. The directive follows the EFCC’s blocking of 1,140 bank accounts linked to illegal foreign transactions
17 projects has been funded by ReFinD initiative for Digital Financial Inclusion : The Retail Finance Distribution Research Initiative has awarded grants to 17 institutions to enhance access to digital financial services in low and middle-income countries, focusing on expanding agent banking networks and promoting gender diversity among its lead researchers
Pakistan’s NFIS initiative leverages digital identity for financial inclusion : Amid vast financial exclusion gap, a significant headway has been made in making digital financial services available to Pakistanis, with 60 percent of adults now benefiting from them under State Bank of Pakistan (SBP’s) National Financial Inclusion Strategy (NFIS)
TRAINING
6th Cohort Professional Certificate Training in Financial Technology(FinTech) and Innovations : From June 19-20, this training is expected to power a new group of individuals and companies in FinTech Innovations through knowledge & skills set training at the Kofi Annan ICT Centre, Accra-Ghana & Online. Click here to register
EVENTS
NFTFEST’ Event Hits Brussels to Fuel Web3 Innovation : NFTFEST, a community-driven web3 event, featuring a Startup Pitch Session, will take place in Brussels from July 7-8, showcasing web3 gaming, AI, digital art, NFTs, and fashion, with all ticket sales supporting Amazon Rainforest’s protection
OPPORTUNITY
Google’s Start-Ups Accelerator Africa Program – Applications Open : Google is accepting applications for its eighth Start-ups Accelerator Africa program cohort, focusing on AI and machine learning ventures to tackle Africa’s challenges. The three-month, equity-free program offers mentorship, technical resources, and global investor network access
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