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Habeeb Gbenle, founder of Stecs, is part of a new wave of fintech entrepreneurs seeking to reshape financial access across Africa through ethical and interest-free solutions. With over a decade of experience in finance and exposure to venture capital ecosystems, Gbenle has built Stecs as a digital-first platform aimed at underserved communities, particularly young professionals, freelancers, artisans, and small business owners who want financial services aligned with their values. Stecs is a pioneering digital financial platform offering ethical, interest-free financial services rooted in Islamic principles. The company provides an all-in-one financial app that enables users to bank, save, invest, and…

New York, New York, April 15th, 2026, ChainwireCommunity-first NFT ecosystem built on Solana signals a new era for dynamic digital ownership – with a historic NFT launch on the horizon.Kokopi Koalas ($KOKOP) officially launched on March 9, 2026, as a 100% fair-launch token on pump.fun. Within hours, it graduated and secured verified listings on Jupiter, Birdeye, CoinGecko, and GeckoTerminal. In just 30 days, the project has achieved a stabilized market cap of approximately $800,000, attracted over 800 holders, and built a rapidly growing, highly engaged community across X and Discord.What sets Kokopi Koalas apart is not just its technology -…

Microsoft has apparently decided that its Surface PCs were not expensive enough, and has quietly raised prices across its entire current lineup at the Microsoft Store. The increases are not small adjustments either. We are talking about $200 to $500 jumps, depending on which model you are looking at, and other retailers are expected to follow suit shortly. The flagships have crossed into absurd territory The entry point to Microsoft’s Surface world has shifted dramatically upward. The Surface Pro 12-inch, which was the most accessible modern Surface at $799, now starts at $1,049. The 13-inch Surface Laptop, previously priced at…

Schroder Real Estate Invest logo Schroder Real Estate Invest says its income-focused portfolio is valued at about £480 million, is trading at roughly a 20% discount to December NAV, and offers a dividend yield of around 7.3% with a reversionary yield near 8.3%, implying roughly £9m of potential additional rent. The trust highlights a conservative balance sheet—average interest cost ~3.4%, average debt maturity ~7.7 years, and about 75% of debt fixed at ~2.5% for just over 10 years—and says future returns will be driven more by rental growth than yield compression, focusing on multi-let industrial and retail warehousing. Management declined…

Every person, household and business should keep track of how much money is coming in, how much is going out and where it’s being spent. Budgets come in all shapes and sizes — managing money is not a one-size-fits-all proposition. However, flying blind will inevitably lead to overspending, under-saving and missed bills.With that in mind, the following is a roundup of the best pieces of budgeting advice from money experts. Some deal with strategies and methods, others with formats and styles. All of them include advice from the biggest names in the personal finance world, hand-crafted for regular people like…

The FBI has warned about potential security risks tied to some smartphone apps developed overseas.The agency didn’t name specific apps, but several popular ones have been under scrutiny before. And despite those concerns, millions of people are still using them every day.That has some users asking a simple question: If I delete one of these apps… what do I replace it with? One option getting more attention is Edits from Meta Platforms.A familiar experience for CapCut usersIf you create videos on your phone for social media, you may already be using CapCut. It’s one of the most popular video editing…

The artificial intelligence boom keeps reshaping semiconductors. Hyperscalers now spend billions of dollars on custom chips to slash costs and lift performance, and the custom ASIC market for AI data centers is projected to reach $118 billion by 2033 at a 27% compound annual growth rate.  In this surge, Marvell Technology (NASDAQ:MRVL | MRVL Price Prediction) is emerging as a quiet but critical partner. Its data center revenue already hit a record $6.1 billion in fiscal 2026, driven by custom silicon that scaled to a $1.5 billion annual run-rate across 18 cloud-provider design wins. Two fresh deals — one signed…

Updated Wed, April 15, 2026 at 5:19 PM UTCA pile of U.S. fifty-dollar bills is displayed. Photo: Emilee Calametti / The Center Square(The Center Square) – Artificial intelligence implementation in daily department workflow for the Department of State Treasurer will continue, says first-term Republican Brad Briner.His office began a year ago trying a pilot program using ChatGPT. Multiple artificial intelligence engines were tested for various cases over the last 12 months.“We have a moral obligation to the taxpayer to use their money wisely,” he said. “That means improving the efficiency of everything we do as state government, and artificial intelligence…

InsurTech leader embeds AI across the insurance lifecycle to help agencies, MGAs and carriers accelerate workflows, improve decisions and eliminate distribution drag DENVER, April 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Today at Accelerate 2026, Vertafore® introduced its Velocity™ AI Platform and six AI agents that deliver speed and improve precision in everyday insurance workflows. Capitalizing on its long-standing leadership with AI, these latest innovations from Vertafore help agencies, MGAs and carriers bypass the time-consuming drag of manual effort and improve the decisions that drive their growth and relationships. (PRNewsfoto/Vertafore, Inc.) (PRNewsfoto/Vertafore, Inc.) The Vertafore Velocity AI Platform Purpose-built for insurance, Velocity AI…

Bitcoin’s next rally hinges on three things. Max Kahn, CEO of investment adviser Digital Wealth Partners, argues that the biggest cryptocurrency in the world’s next leg up will be determined by energy-driven inflation data, central bank policy expectations and the consistency of institutional inflows. As the top crypto hovers around $74,000 — up 8% over the past two weeks — traders have poured in $523 million into exchange-traded funds in April, underscoring what Kahn describes as a structural bid that did not exist in prior cycles. “Bitcoin’s move toward $75,000 appears to be driven by a combination of macro and…

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Many consumers find solar-powered gadgets a bit of a difficult sell. Those who live in an area with intermittent sun, for instance, may well just assume that they won’t get the most use out of a product. What we often need to do, though, is temper our expectations and choose products with solar technology that fit into our lifestyle. For instance, a solar-enabled bike computer can be a perfect design to top up its own power between rides, while decorative yard lights or similar can,…

NEWARK, Del., April 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — According to the latest market analysis by Future Market Insights, the global digital label printing market is witnessing steady expansion as industries prioritize traceability, customization, and agile production capabilities. The market, valued at USD 12.3 billion in 2025, is projected to reach USD 20.6 billion by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 5.3% during the forecast period. Future Market Insights Logo The shift toward short-run, just-in-time printing, combined with increasing regulatory pressure for unit-level traceability, is transforming digital label printing into a strategic enabler for packaging, food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries. Quick Stats:…

The more you earn and invest, the harder it becomes to keep track of all your money.And when you lose sight of where your money is going, you risk losing money — or at least not making the most of it.A new generation of money management apps and services are here to help. They use AI to help you track, sort, and optimize your assets and cash flow. Most importantly, they keep you in control of your finances.Here are three of the best AI-powered tools for high-income families today.Monarch MoneyThis clean, easy-to-use app helps you track your spending, income, net…

This report, which is based on a survey of 300 engineering and technology executives, finds that software engineering teams are seeing the potential in agentic AI and are beginning to put it to use, but so far in a mainly limited fashion. Their ambitions for it are high, but most realize it will take time and effort to reduce the barriers to its full diffusion in software operations. As with DevOps and agile, reaping the full benefits of agentic AI in engineering will require sometimes difficult organizational and process change to accompany technology adoption. But the gains to be won…

Tech layoffs surge in 2026 as Oracle, Amazon, Dell and other major firms cut thousands of jobs, signalling a shift toward AI-driven operations and restructuring across the industry.

In today’s fast-paced business environment, efficiency and adaptability have become essential for long-term success. As organisations continue to navigate increasing competition and rising operational demands, many are turning to automation technologies to streamline processes and improve productivity.Automation is no longer limited to manufacturing or repetitive tasks. It is now being widely adopted across industries, from finance and healthcare to retail and logistics. By reducing manual workloads and improving accuracy, automation is helping businesses operate more efficiently while freeing up resources for higher-value activities.As digital transformation accelerates, automation is emerging as a key component of modern business strategy.Understanding Automation TechnologiesAutomation refers…