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MARA raises $23M from Coinbase Ventures and FTX to build Africa’s portal to the crypto economy

TechCrunch

his time there made him aware of the societal and financial challenges affecting Africans in remote places and theories of how bitcoin and blockchain technology could help. As a “legalized exchange,” MARA plans to teach governments and provide support on KYC and AML best practices.

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Lynk demos global satellite connection for ordinary phones and prepares for commercial launch

TechCrunch

That in itself would have been a remarkable and useful capability to provide to governments and network providers. Lynk showed that a satellite could hit an entire city with an evacuation or shelter in place message, and indeed that may be one way the tech is used in the future. where the FCC will need to weigh in.

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Could this rare bean be the solution to the global coffee crisis?

Fast Company Tech

Native to South Sudan and a handful of other African countries, including Congo, Central African Republic, and Uganda, excelsa is also farmed in India, Indonesia, and Vietnam. The government says companies can operate safely, but warned them to focus on business. Excelsa could play a key role in adapting.

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