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Homepage > News > Business > Africa gets ‘first AI factory,’ on-chain property evaluation A Zimbabwean billionaire has announced a new partnership with American giant Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) to build “Africa’s first AI factory.” Cassava Technologies, a United Kingdom-based tech firm focused on Africa and owned by Zimbabwe’s Strive Masiyiwa, announced the collaboration with Nvidia recently, describing it as a step forward in “making the continent economically competitive and future-ready.” Cassava will deploy Nvidia’s artificial intelligence (AI) GPU and technology at its factory in South Africa over the next two months before embarking on a similar expansion of its other facilities in…

Opinion by: Jay Jog, co-founder of Sei Labs When CryptoKitties crashed the Ethereum network in 2017, the industry learned a hard lesson about blockchain scalability. Today, with over $100 billion locked in decentralized finance (DeFi) and millions of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) being traded, that lesson is more relevant than ever. The Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) — the engine that powers this activity — is reaching its limits.So far, the crypto community’s answer has been layer 2 solutions — separate chains that process transactions and report back to Ethereum. But what if the community’s been looking for answers in the wrong place?Layer…

Fartcoin jumped over 30% this week following ‘fake news’ on Trump tariffs.  Is the momentum enough for the memecoin to breach the $0.60 hurdle in April?  Fartcoin [FARTCOIN]  led broader crypto recovery following ‘fake news’ about President Donald Trump’s 90-day pause on tariffs. Even after the fake news was debunked, however, markets reversed recent losses, with AI memecoin Fartcoin posting over 40% gains in the past 48 hours.  Can Fartcoin front a breakout? Source: FARTCOIN/USDT, TradingView Since February, the memecoin consolidated between $0.60 and $0.20. Bulls failed to break above $0.60 during March’s 200% recovery. However, they held above the…

Key Takeaways: Binance’s CEO argues that Trump’s sweeping tariffs may ironically drive interest in borderless financial systems like crypto, as investors seek shelter from government-led instability. A $10,000 drop in BTC this past weekend hasn’t shaken faith among seasoned holders, who view economic stress as part of crypto’s proving ground. With Pew data showing widespread disapproval, Trump’s economic agenda could backfire, driving capital into decentralized alternatives like crypto. U.S. President Donald Trump’s controversial tariff policies may “accelerate” interest in the digital asset sector, Binance CEO Richard Teng said on Tuesday.Binance CEO Richard Teng Shares His TakeIn an April 8 X…

Homepage > News > Business > Trump tariffs tank BTC; Tether plots ‘Made in USA’ stablecoin United States President Donald Trump has contributed to one of the worst-performing quarters in ‘crypto’ history, and even some of his staunchest crypto defenders are having buyer’s remorse. As the stock market tanked last week following Trump’s imposition of steep economic tariffs, crypto bros like Gemini co-founder Tyler Winklevoss pointed to the BTC token’s deviation from this downward spiral as proof that BTC had finally decoupled from its link to other risky assets and was now firmly enshrined as ‘digital gold.’ Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent went as far as to declare…

Key Takeaways: The use of Lobby Finance to buy votes in Arbitrum DAO elections has shown critical vulnerabilities in token-weighted governance. The incident shows how cheaply vote-buying can distort major decisions, threatening the integrity of DAO structures and their foundational principles. Arbitrum’s response to this controversy might set a precedent for addressing governance manipulation. Over the weekend, Arbitrum DAO witnessed an unprecedented shake-up in its governance structure, exposing deeper vulnerabilities in decentralized systems that rely on token-weighted voting. The controversy centers around hitmonlee.eth, who paid 5 ETH (roughly $10,000) to acquire 19.3 million ARB tokens’ worth of voting power through…

Israeli governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) innovator Anecdotes has announced a $30 million capital infusion, bringing its total Series B funding to an impressive $55 million. The funding will be used to accelerate the development of the company’s AI-powered automation tools, helping enterprises modernize their GRC workflows and stay ahead of today’s fast-evolving risk landscape. Redefining Enterprise GRC with Data and Automation: The latest investment marks a major milestone for Anecdotes, which has positioned itself as a disruptor in the enterprise GRC space. According to co-founder and CEO Yair Kuznitsov, the funding will help the company double down on its…

Aavegotchi, a non-fungible token (NFT) protocol focused on Web3 gaming, has opted to abandon blockchain network Polygon and “go all-in” on Base, an Ethereum layer-2 scaling chain, according to the results of an onchain vote. On April 8, Aavegotchi’s community members voted 93.5% in favor of a proposal to “Make Aavegotchi Based Again” by deprecating the protocol’s smart contracts on Polygon and re-deploying on Base, according to Aavegochti’s governance page. “Given our close relationship with the Base team, as well as recent developments in the Base ecosystem […] we believe the most +EV move for Aavegotchi (for this cycle, at least) is…

Bitcoin, Ethereum, and most altcoins are down amid an unprecedented US tariff hike on China. Crypto markets are still reeling from the latest US tariff hike. On Tuesday, April 8, the White House confirmed that the tariff on all goods from China will increase to 104%, effective on April 9, 12:01 AM, Eastern Time. Shortly after this announcement, Bitcoin (BTC) dropped to a daily low of $76.508, while Ethereum (ETH) bottomed at $1.454. The drop was likely due to fears of the negative effects these unprecedented tariffs would have on the global economy. The White House’s decision came after China…

The meme coin space is buzzing once again, and this time, it’s not just about dogs, cats, or frogs. Enter Dragoin ($DDGN)—a fire-breathing contender bringing fantasy, fun, and function to the blockchain. While others are stuck in passive speculation, Dragoin is actively building something bigger: a meme coin powered by real-time gameplay, a deflationary token model, and a fast-moving 25-stage presale that’s already heating up.So what makes Dragoin stand out in a sea of meme coins? Let’s break it down.Presale Frenzy: 25 Stages, One OpportunityDragoin’s public presale is live now, giving early investors the rare chance to buy in at…