August 5, 2026

Alibaba unveils its latest free AI model, positioning it as a competitor to ChatGPT and Claude in the generative AI market.

Alibaba releases its most advanced AI model for free, says it performs close to ChatGPT and Claude

Alibaba has released its most advanced artificial intelligence model yet under an open-weight licence, giving developers free access as the Chinese technology giant steps up its investment in artificial intelligence....
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Mastercard and BVNK logos representing the acquisition aimed at expanding stablecoin payment services and blockchain-based financial infrastructure.

Mastercard completes BVNK acquisition to expand stablecoin payment services

Mastercard has completed its acquisition of stablecoin infrastructure company BVNK, marking another step in the payments giant’s effort to connect traditional financial systems with digital assets. The announcement was made...
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Yellow Card announces a $40 million funding round to expand its global stablecoin payment network and digital payment infrastructure.

Yellow Card raises $40 million to expand stablecoin payment network globally

African stablecoin infrastructure company Yellow Card has raised $40 million in a new funding round as it looks to expand its payment network beyond Africa and strengthen its global stablecoin...
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Ejara mobile app showcasing cryptocurrency investing and digital savings services for users across Francophone Africa.

Ejara: Making crypto investing and digital savings more accessible across Francophone Africa

Introduction  For many people in Francophone Africa, building wealth has never been easy. Traditional investment products are often difficult to access, minimum investment amounts can be high, and many financial...
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