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Former Teen Startup Founder Now Leads African Division Of Fintech Company At Just 22
Yahoo Finance· 2025-11-19 21:00
A former teen startup founder continues to reach milestones as a young CEO in the fintech industry. Miracle Nwankwo launched BookClinic at just 19 years old, beginning his professional career. The health-tech startup helped users get medical diagnostics and book appointments on the fly. The company’s success put Nwankwo on the map before he even finished his computer science degree. The 22-year-old told Techpoint Africa why he decided to pursue a career path that offers a lucrative future and still chang ...
UK targets Apple and Google's mobile platforms for regulation
TechCrunch· 2025-07-23 15:54
Core Viewpoint - The U.K.'s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) proposed granting "strategic market status" to Apple and Google's mobile platforms, which would enable regulatory changes to their app stores and mobile software operations [1][2] Group 1: Regulatory Changes - The proposal aims to foster a more open and competitive app economy, enhancing user choice [2] - If approved, the CMA would address issues such as commission rates on in-app purchases, app review processes, app rankings, developer access to technology, and default settings that may hinder competition [3] Group 2: Company Responses - Apple and Google have opposed the proposals, with Apple arguing that the changes could jeopardize user security and privacy [2] - Tim Sweeney, CEO of Epic Games, expressed disappointment in the proposal, noting it does not permit competing mobile app stores like the Epic Games Store [3]