Michigan Court Halts Kalshi Sports Markets in 14-Day Blackout
A Michigan judge issued a restraining order blocking prediction-market platform Kalshi from offering sports wagers for two weeks.
Clara Schmidt·about 22 hours ago2 min
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Germany Editor · Berlin
Clara Schmidt
Clara Schmidt runs AfroEuropa's Germany desk from Berlin, tracking the startups, capital and policy shaping the DACH region and the Africa–Europe corridor. Every story is editor-reviewed and credits its original reporting.
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'BioShocking' Attack Tricks AI Browsers Into Ignoring Safety Rules
A newly disclosed prompt injection technique can fool AI-powered browsers into treating dangerous actions as fiction, bypassing their safety guardrails to enable data theft.
Clara Schmidt·about 22 hours ago2 min
AI Funding Surge: TwelveLabs, Quantum Systems and LinqAlpha Land Fresh Capital
A wave of AI raises spanning video intelligence, European defence drones and financial research signals deepening cross-border investment activity relevant to African tech watchers.
Clara Schmidt·1 day ago2 min
StirlingX Raises $20M to Scale Sovereign Data Intelligence Platform
The British firm, chaired by a former GCHQ director, closed its Series A months after an $11M seed, as demand for sovereign-secure data tools rises across Europe.
Clara Schmidt·1 day ago2 min
Afreximbank Eyes Africa's Battery Future With $125M Spiro Bet
Afreximbank says its $125M investment in electric mobility firm Spiro is the first step toward building an integrated African battery industry that keeps value at home.
Clara Schmidt·1 day ago3 min
Infinix Note 50 in 2026: A Discounted Midranger Worth a Second Look
With the Note 60 now on shelves, the year-old Infinix Note 50 has dropped sharply in price across African markets. Here's when it's still a smart buy.
Clara Schmidt·1 day ago2 min
Metaplanet Adds $170M in Bitcoin, Lifting Treasury to 43,000 BTC
The Japanese firm has become the world's third-largest publicly traded bitcoin holder, and its aggressive treasury strategy is drawing attention from European corporates.
Clara Schmidt·1 day ago2 min
Venice AI Hits $1 Billion Valuation on Privacy-First Pitch
Founder Erik Voorhees says AI firms should shield user conversations, as his private ChatGPT rival reaches a $1 billion valuation.
Clara Schmidt·2 days ago2 min
European Fintech's Next Chapter: Scaling Barriers and Opportunities
Industry observers are turning attention to what will define Europe's next wave of fintech firms as they seek to scale across a fragmented market.
Clara Schmidt·2 days ago2 min
Banks Face Pressure to Modernise Core Systems and Embed AI
Financial institutions are being urged to overhaul legacy banking infrastructure and weave AI into core operations, according to industry coverage from Finextra.
Clara Schmidt·2 days ago2 min
Vodacom Takes 55% Control of Safaricom as Kenya Finalises Stake Sale
Vodacom has secured majority control of Kenya's largest telecom operator, a move that deepens European ownership across East Africa's connectivity market.
Clara Schmidt·2 days ago2 min
Europe's LGBTQIA+ Founders Build Inclusion Startups With Corridor Potential
A wave of European LGBTQIA+ startups is tackling mental health, travel, and recruitment gaps — with models that could resonate in markets across the Africa↔Europe corridor.
Clara Schmidt·2 days ago2 min
OpenUSD Rattles Circle, but Stablecoin Network Faces Long Road
A Stripe- and Coinbase-backed consortium has spooked Circle investors, yet analysts warn that winning real adoption is far harder than lining up marquee partners.
Clara Schmidt·3 days ago2 min
Strategy Unveils Capital Overhaul to Calm Bitcoin 'Death Spiral' Fears
The Bitcoin-heavy firm has rolled out share buybacks, larger cash reserves and even the option of selling BTC to address mounting concerns over its financing model.
Clara Schmidt·3 days ago2 min
Sharplink Resumes Ethereum Buying With $16M Purchase as ETH Slumps
The treasury firm made its first crypto acquisition since last year, adding roughly $16 million in ETH while prices sit well below their peak.
Clara Schmidt·3 days ago2 min
European AI Startups Land Fresh Capital to Automate Manual Workflows
Croatia's Hypefy AI raises $7.2M and Germany-linked Nomerra secures $2M, as European founders bet AI can replace the spreadsheets running marketing and finance.
Clara Schmidt·3 days ago2 min