Identitypass, an identity verification API for Africa, raises $2.8M seed funding
www.techcrunch.com Mobile penetration in Africa is growing impressively at about 46% as more people come online for the very first time. In turn, this has increased the market opportunity for startups, especially fintechs and e-commerce, which try to provide various solutions to meet the financial needs of the populace. …
Trump’s candidate will win in West Virginia House primary but fall short in Nebraska gubernatorial contest, CNN projects
www.cnn.com Trump's candidate will win in West Virginia House primary but fall short in Nebraska governor race… Read More
Crypto forensics startup Chainalysis raises $170M at $8.6B valuation
www.techcrunch.com Chainalysis, a startup that provides crypto investigation and compliance services, has secured $170 million in a Series F funding round led by GIC, a sovereign wealth fund of Singapore. The company, which is known for helping law enforcement nab illicit crypto activities, saw its valuation double to $8.6 billion
Save 77% on a 3-year subscription to this slick VPN
www.mashable.com TL;DR: A three-year subscription to VPNCity is on sale for £63.03, saving you 77% on list price. So, you heard your friend mention something about accessing U.S. Netflix or Japanese Prime Video and you want to get in on the action. The first step is to get a VPN
Putin preparing for protracted conflict: US intel chief
www.cnn.com • Analysis: Finland is on the verge of asking to join NATO. That’s bad news for Putin… Read More
Coinbase CEO says India central bank’s ‘informal pressure’ prompted trading halt
www.techcrunch.com Coinbase halted trading service in India because of “informal pressure” from the Reserve Bank of India, the crypto exchange’s chief executive said on Tuesday, addressing the notable Indian episode for the first time in a month. … Read More
'Wordle' today: Here's the answer, hints for May 11
www.mashable.com It is Wednesday, my dudes! You know what else begins with W? Wordle! Puzzle #326 is fresh off the assembly line and ready for solving. To help, we’ve got tips, clues, and today’s Wordle answer for game #326, which you can find way down the bottom of the page.
Dave Chappelle’s Hollywood Bowl Show Will Not Stream on Netflix. Here’s Why.
www.huffpost.com The streamer is slated to dish out content from major talents who performed at its first comedy festival, but Chappelle won’t be among them.… Read More
Canoo warns it may not have enough funds to bring EVs to market
www.techcrunch.com Canoo’s first-quarter earnings shows a company burning through cash, no near-term revenue and a warning that it may not have enough money to stay in business. … Read More
‘Rust’ Shooting Evidence Has Been Scrubbed From Sheriff’s Website
www.huffpost.com The Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office has quietly removed an unusual evidence dump from last year’s film set shooting.… Read More


