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Nigeria, Mastercard boost data privacy; Uganda plans AI hub
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26 September, 2025

Nigeria, Mastercard boost data privacy; Uganda plans AI hub

NDPC will onboard Mastercard’s employees onto the Virtual Privacy Academy to learn about data privacy, cybersecurity practices and compliance.
India, Venezuela unveil AI pact; Ghana advances digital ID
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25 September, 2025

India, Venezuela unveil AI pact; Ghana advances digital ID

The two will explore how India’s DPI platforms, such as Aadhaar, UPI and DigiLocker, can fit into Venezuela’s public infrastructure...
China, S.Korea roll out stablecoins; Italy flags issuance risk
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24 September, 2025

China, S.Korea roll out stablecoins; Italy flags issuance risk

AnchorX launched the first yuan-backed stablecoin, AxCNH, to target cross-border payments, tokenization, and to counter dollar-backed stablecoin dominance.
Japan to train 30,000 Africans on AI; Malawi uses AI for farmers
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23 September, 2025

Japan to train 30,000 Africans on AI; Malawi uses AI for farmers

Japan will also invest billions of dollars in Africa and offer African AI graduates employment opportunities to counter China’s influence...
The tokenization of Wall Street and erosion of individuality
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22 September, 2025

The tokenization of Wall Street and erosion of individuality

Gavin Lucas discussed how tokenization on Wall Street is descending into siloed ecosystems and how a scaling public blockchain can...
Africa’s AI market to hit $16.5B by 2030: report
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22 September, 2025

Africa’s AI market to hit $16.5B by 2030: report

The Mastercard report says AI in Africa is worth $4.5B this year and will grow 27% annually, but Big Tech...

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