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Yamify, a developer-first AI platform that allows freelancers and web agencies to deploy AI stacks in under a minute, has officially launched with $100,000 in funding from Felix Anane, an early backer of Paystack.Founded by Luc Okalobé, Yamify positions itself as the “Heroku for AI tools in Africa,” enabling users to spin up GPU-powered AI tools from African data centers in less than 60 seconds. The company operates from San Francisco, Lagos, Johannesburg, Kinshasa and Brazzaville.Yamify went into private beta in July 2025 and has already attracted fintechs and web agencies across five cities, with more than 300 users on…

Rodney Figueroa couldn’t figure out why he was experiencing back pain in late 2017. The doctors couldn’t either. They did multiple X-Rays and discovered fractures in his spine, but it was months before they diagnosed him with Stage 3 multiple myeloma, a cancer that forms in white blood cells and can build up in bone marrow.  Figueroa traveled from Maui to O‘ahu to see a specialist, then spent three months undergoing treatment in Seattle. But when the pandemic hit in 2020, instead of having to fly to his specialty doctor or see physicians in person on Maui, many of his…

It is now an established fact that commercial banks in India tend to bend over backwards to bail out big industrialists by waiving thousands of crores of rupees, while showing no mercy in fleecing small farmers and petty shopkeepers of their bank dues, even of small amounts. Here is the yet another case of the banks’ favouritism towards big people, who declare insolvency after taking huge amounts as loans for their business interests. On Friday, the Hyderabad Bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has approved a One-Time Settlement (OTS) for Hyderabad-based Gayatri Projects, promoted by former MP T…

When his health plan submits data showing he has diabetes without complications, the payment grows by $1,284, MedPAC wrote in March. Additional coding for vascular disease brings in $3,620 more, raising his total to $11,630. The insurer keeps the money even if the patient isn’t treated for either condition.That’s how Medicare Advantage incentivizes insurers to report as many codes as possible.Keating, the Boston physician, suspected upcoding in UnitedHealth’s home health assessment of Mrs. G.Mrs. G. had been diagnosed by the insurance company’s clinician with chronic pain, morbid obesity and Type 2 diabetes with complications for cataracts and a type of…

The overwhelming opposition to the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development proposal to drastically reduce the number of independent contractors in the state has faced massive resistance from freelance workers, the business community and lawmakers from both sides of the aisle.  When it comes to the two gubernatorial candidates for governor about the proposal, the response ranges between serious concerns to outright opposition.  In recent interviews with New Jersey Business Magazine, which will be published for the October issue, Democratic candidate Mikie Sherrill and Republican candidate Jack Ciattarelli were asked specifically of their take on the much-maligned proposal…

Bitcoin becoming more appealing to institutional investors may come at the cost of the thrill that attracts some retail investors, according to Strategy executive chairman Michael Saylor.“You want the volatility to decrease so the mega institutions feel comfortable entering the space and size,” Saylor told Natalie Brunell on the Coin Stories podcast published to YouTube on Friday.Michael Saylor says it is a “conundrum”“The conundrum is, well, if the mega institutions are going to enter, if the volatility decreases, it is going to be boring for a while, and because it’s boring for a while, people’s adrenaline rush is going to…

Financial planner Amit Suri, who is also a mutual fund distributor and founder of AUM Wealth, says freelancers need at least 12 months of expenses in reserve — not just eight. “Rent, groceries, utilities — all essentials must be covered. Without this safety net, freelancing can be stressful. With a monthly salary, there’s confidence; without it, anxiety rules. An annual expense reserve takes care of that,” he explains.Ankit Chatterjee (name changed), a freelance copy writer from Kolkata, is of the same opinion. “The key part of freelance money management is to first build a reserve for expenses. Then, they should…

In brief Myriad Markets gives ~32% odds MetaMask launches a token before November; Polymarket traders price higher for a 2025 drop. CEO Joe Lubin has confirmed a token is coming and says the timeline may be “sooner than expected,” stoking airdrop speculation. Regulatory risk looms: SEC’s lawsuit against ConsenSys could delay or shape the token’s design, distribution, and launch window. Is MetaMask finally launching a token? Ethereum co-founder and Consensys CEO Joe Lubin said this week that the long-awaited token tied to the popular crypto wallet is “on the way” and “may come sooner than you would expect”—and Myriad traders…

As remote work becomes the norm, the demand for smooth and reliable payment solutions is at an all-time high. That’s where cryptocurrency enters the scene, offering a fresh take on how to make sure freelancers get their payouts on time and with security. This article dives into FTX’s unique payout model and how it can shape the future of crypto payroll, enhancing compliance and efficiency for remote contractors. Let’s see how this can change the game for freelancers managing their earnings in the digital world. FTX’s Payout Model: Lessons for Crypto Payroll Solutions FTX’s way of handling payouts, particularly its…

Hari Anggara / NurPhoto / Getty Images Shares of Arm and Advanced Micro Devices came under pressure after a deal between Nvidia and Intel raised concerns about growing competition Nvidia announced a $5 billion investment in Intel this week, raising worries Arm and Advanced Micro Devices could face stiffer competition. However, some Wall Street analysts indicated the tie-up could have less of an impact on Arm and AMD than a slide in their shares would suggest. Bank of America and Bernstein analysts said shares of companies that sell chipmaking equipment could get a boost if the deal leads to more…