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

TechCrunch

Data from blockchain intelligence firm Chainalysis says the region’s crypto usage grew 1,200% last year, making it the third-fastest growing cryptocurrency economy. The rest of the executive team includes Llinás Múnera, Dearg OBartuin, Kate Kallot, and board advisors– Kojo Annan and Tatiana Koffman.

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Meet the 50 CISOs to Watch in 2024

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Beyond technology, it’s their adaptability, creative problem-solving, and commitment to progress. Recognizing the increasing challenges yet often underappreciated role of these professionals, we launched the 50 CISOs to Watch initiative last year to celebrate the CISOs demonstrating outstanding technical and leadership qualities.

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Top 7 software development trends to keep an eye on in 2023

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Technology has significantly changed the landscape of software development over the years. These changes must be kept up with for businesses to succeed in a technologically advanced world. Software development trends are constantly changing, but a few seem to dominate in 2023. billion in sales by 2026. billion in sales by 2026.

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Top 5 Blockchain Benefits Transforming Mobile App Performance

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Blockchain technology evolved significantly since the introduction of Bitcoin in 2008 , the first-ever decentralized peer-to-peer electronic cash system. These days, the pioneers in different fields realize the realm of the technology behind Bitcoin. Still, the internet is missing simple guides to Blockchain technology.

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Hackathons simplified

Hacker Earth Developers Blog

It involves finding someone of similar skill sets, and then taking turns building and advising on the project. Alexa, the voice service behind Amazon Echo, is changing how a consumer interacts with technology. Technology, University, Government, and Social hackathons. Work under pressure. Internal hackathons.

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8 Czech VCs on green shoots, pandemic impacts and 2021 opportunities

TechCrunch

Saturated areas included cryptocurrency, blockchain, fintech and martech. As far as green shoots, COVID-19 has “played a role of an accelerator for innovation in many business areas and even e-government and other rigid/conservative industries,” said one. Other themes included cybersecurity, AR/VR, remote work, and cybersecurity.

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Hackathons simplified

Hacker Earth Developers Blog

It involves finding someone of similar skill sets, and then taking turns building and advising on the project. Alexa, the voice service behind Amazon Echo, is changing how a consumer interacts with technology. Technology, University, Government, and Social hackathons. Work under pressure. Internal hackathons.