While Nigeria and Kenya have been at the forefront of African fintech innovation, activities in Egypt are beginning to shape up nicely. Right now, Egypt is home to a burgeoning fintech startup ecosystem, and today, one of its biggest players, Paymob announced that it has […]
Day: April 8, 2021
Nuova crociata di Fdi contro tasse e chiusure
… ad esempio la Tassa sui Rifiuti": lo sostiene l'onorevole di Fratelli d'Italia, Riccardo Zucconi che chiede che le amministrazioni locali predispongano … by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit
The 28 Italian startups to watch, according to top VCs
Italy's tech scene has not quite taken off in recent years in the same way as other parts … from 2019 and a tenth of the investment that went into either France or Germany. … with local tour guides, or “travel coordinators,” largely across Italy […]
YC-backed Abacum nets $7M to empower finance teams with real-time data and collaboration tools
SaaS to support mid-sized companies’ financial planning with real-time data and native collaboration isn’t the sexiest startup pitch under the sun but it’s one that’s swiftly netted Abacum a bunch of notable backers — including Creandum, which is leading a $7M seed round that’s being […]
Bruno: The next big thing for ULA is a long-endurance upper stage
ULA is still betting on long-endurance upper stages and believes the technology has a bright future. WASHINGTON — When United Launch Alliance …
Study says bitcoin could derail China’s climate change targets
The cryptocurrency's carbon footprint is as large as one of China's ten largest cities, the study found. China accounts for more than 75% of bitcoin mining … social experiment by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit
Wyoming’s New Online Sports Betting Law OKs Crypto Wagers
Wyoming has legalized online sports betting with a new law that also allows gamblers to place their wagers in crypto. House bill 133, which the …
Google IO 2021 dates start May 18 – expect Android 12, Google Pixel 5a and more Google IO 2021
Invites have gone out for Google IO 2021, confirming that it will be a virtual event this year and open for everyone to watch the event, including keynote and developer sessions from May 18-20. Anyone looking for Google IO 2021 registration can do so with […]
Hackers Are Exploiting Discord Links to Serve Up Malware
Thanks in large part to the global pandemic, collaboration platforms like Discord and Slack have taken up intimate positions in our lives, helping maintain personal ties despite physical isolation. But their increasingly integral role has also made them a powerful avenue for delivering malware to […]
TrueLayer raises $70M for its open banking platform
TrueLayer, the London startup that offers a developer-friendly platform for companies, including other fintechs, to utilise open banking, is disclosing $70 million in new funding. The Series D round is led by new investor Addition. Existing investors, including Anthemis Group, Connect Ventures, Mouro Capital, Northzone […]