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Xetova exploring market data gaps in Africa to boost trade insight access
Africa is seen as the next trade frontier, following the coming into force of The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), which created the single largest unrestricted trade region in the world. However, while trade liberalization is meant to spur intra-regional commerce, its take-off is dependent on key infrastructure investments to ensure supply chain efficiency. […]
Xetova exploring market data gaps in Africa to boost trade insight access by Annie Njanja originally published on TechCrunch
Crypto in for a ‘choppy year’ of slow capital deployment, investors say
Crypto investors are trying to put 2022’s chaotic market behind them and look forward to the future, even as market sentiment remains sour.
Crypto in for a ‘choppy year’ of slow capital deployment, investors say by Jacquelyn Melinek originally published on TechCrunch
Africa predicted to experience sustained funding slowdown in 2023
The operating environment for startups in Africa is expected to worsen this year, continuing the trend that picked up in the last half of 2022.
Africa predicted to experience sustained funding slowdown in 2023 by Annie Njanja originally published on TechCrunch
Third-party Twitter apps are facing issues, users say
People using third-party Twitter clients are facing a number of issues including unable to log in and access Twitter feeds. Tweetbot, Echofon, and Twitterrific, three popular third-party Twitter apps, confirmed the issues and noted that they are not sure what has triggered the glitch. Tweetbot and other clients are experiencing problems logging in to Twitter. […]
Third-party Twitter apps are facing issues, users say by Ivan Mehta originally published on TechCrunch
Crypto.com cuts 20% jobs amid ‘unforeseeable’ industry events
Crypto exchange Crypto.com is cutting its global workforce by 20%, it said on Friday, as it navigates ongoing economic headwinds and “unforeseeable” industry events. This is the second major layoff at the firm, which cut hundreds of jobs in mid-last year. “We grew ambitiously at the start of 2022, building on our incredible momentum and […]
Crypto.com cuts 20% jobs amid ‘unforeseeable’ industry events by Manish Singh originally published on TechCrunch
Biden’s call to ‘unite against big tech abuses’ sure sounds familiar
President Biden published an op-ed yesterday in the Wall Street Journal putting Big Tech on notice that his administration was working — in fact, has been working — to rein in its worst abuses. But these “broad principles for reform” sound pretty familiar. The op-ed begins by thanking the tech sector for its hard work […]
Biden’s call to ‘unite against big tech abuses’ sure sounds familiar by Devin Coldewey originally published on TechCrunch
Daily Crunch: Pet tech startup Digitail fetches $11M Series A led by Atomico
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Daily Crunch: Pet tech startup Digitail fetches $11M Series A led by Atomico by Christine Hall originally published on TechCrunch
E Ink’s latest color displays have me dreaming of electronic paper magazines
There’s still nothing quite like thumbing the pages of a real-life print magazine, but the latest evolution of E Ink’s color tech is creeping tantalizingly close — at least as far as my eyes are concerned. You’ve heard it all before: A lifetime of staring at screens has worn out my eyes, leading me down […]
E Ink’s latest color displays have me dreaming of electronic paper magazines by Harri Weber originally published on TechCrunch
Alphabet robotics division Intrinsic hit with layoffs
It’s a new year, but the industry’s struggles are showing no signs of abating. Big firms are as susceptible — if not more so. This week, Alphabet joined the growing list of tech giants making staff cuts amid ongoing economic struggles. Following a wave of layoffs from the likes of Amazon, Meta and Salesforce, Alphabet […]
Alphabet robotics division Intrinsic hit with layoffs by Brian Heater originally published on TechCrunch