28Feb/26

Global Markets Brace as US-Israeli Strikes on Iran Compound Tariff and Inflationary Pressures

February 28, 2026Conflict and WarAlgeria, Customs duties, Donald Trump, Egypt, Gaza, International taxation, Iran, Iran–Israel war, Iraq, Israel, Israel–United States military relations, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Lebanon, Middle Eastern crisis, Presidency of Masoud Pezeshkian, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Tariff, Tunisia, United Statesadmin

The 2026 Global Pivot: 5 Surprising Realities Reshaping the Middle East and Beyond

28 Feb. 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — The geopolitical landscape has drastically deteriorated, culminating in joint “pre-emptive” military strikes launched by the United States and Israel against Iran in late February 2026. The US military announced “major combat operations” aimed at razing Iran’s missile industry and naval capabilities. This severe escalation follows a previous 12-day war in June 2025, during which Israel and the US targeted Iranian nuclear facilities, including Fordow and Natanz, fundamentally altering the region’s risk profile. Continue reading →

28Feb/26

Inside the Silicon Boardroom: A Glimpse into the Alpha Flare Network Dashboard

February 28, 2026InnovationALPHA S, Blockchain, Boardroom, Decentralized finance, Silicon, Stablecoins, USDCadmin

Syncing with Lord Silicon: 3 Secrets Inside the 2026 Alpha Access Boardroom

27 Feb. 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — The mahogany-clad boardroom is dead; long live the digital node. As we navigate the volatile waters of 2026, the “Silicon Boardroom” has emerged as the definitive venue for a new breed of decentralized organization. This isn’t just a UI update—it’s a fundamental pivot toward “Alpha Access” environments that prioritize automated precision over old-world corporate bureaucracy. Continue reading →

27Feb/26

Trump Bans Anthropic for Refusing Lethality

February 27, 2026Technology.google, AI safety, Anthropic, Artificial intelligence, Artificial intelligence arms race, Boeing, Caracas, Claude, Computational neuroscience, Cybernetics, Dario Amodei, Defense Production Act, Donald Trump, Emil Michael, Existential risk from artificial intelligence, Grok, Huawei, Lockheed Martin, Maduro, New York, Nicolás Maduro, OpenAI, Palantir Technologies, Pete Hegseth, Sam Altman, Sean Parnell, United States, Venezuelaadmin

27 Feb. 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — President Donald Trump has officially issued an order prohibiting all federal agencies from utilizing technology developed by the artificial intelligence firm Anthropic. This executive action follows a tense confrontation regarding safety guardrails, as the company refused to remove restrictions that prevented its software from being used for domestic surveillance or autonomous weaponry. While government officials argue that private entities should not dictate military policy, Anthropic maintains that such applications exceed the current safety capabilities of AI. The administration labeled the company a supply chain risk, initiating a six-month period to phase out its services entirely. This conflict highlights a growing divide between Silicon Valley ethics and government demands, especially as other industry leaders like OpenAI express similar concerns regarding military “red lines.” The ban arrives at a critical juncture for Anthropic, which is currently navigating a high-profile initial public offering. Continue reading →

27Feb/26

The $3 Billion Awakening: How Flare and Xaman Are Turning Idle XRP Into a DeFi Powerhouse

February 27, 2026FinanceDecentralized finance, Defi, Hugo Philion, Robert Kiuru, XRP Ledger, XRPL Labs Takeawayadmin

Unlocking $3 Billion in Idle XRP: Flare and Xaman Bring One-Click, Self-Custodial DeFi to the XRPL

27 Feb. 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — The recent integration between the Flare network and the Xaman wallet introduces a streamlined, “one-click” decentralized finance (DeFi) experience designed to unlock over 2 billion idle XRP tokens, which represents roughly $3 billion in sidelined liquidity. Continue reading →

26Feb/26

Introduction to Somnia: A Million-TPS Blockchain for Real-Time Applications

February 26, 2026FinanceBitcoin, Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies, Decentralization, Faucet, GitHub, Hyperbridge, Somniaadmin

Understanding Somnia: A Primer on the Next Generation of High-Performance Blockchain

25 Feb. 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — Somnia is a cost-efficient, EVM-compatible Layer 1 blockchain that delivers massive scale, capable of processing over 1,000,000 transactions per second (TPS) with sub-second finality. This high-performance infrastructure is specifically designed to support millions of users, enabling developers to build real-time, mass-consumer applications like games, metaverses, and social platforms entirely on-chain. Continue reading →

26Feb/26

Banking Complicity and the Jeffrey Epstein Enterprise

February 26, 2026FinanceAnti–money laundering, Asset management companies, Charles Packard, Chase Bank, Child sexual abuse in the United States, Deutsche Bank, Deutsche Bank S, Financial regulation, Frankfurt, House of Morgan, Jacksonville, Jeffrey Epstein, Jes Staley, JPMorgan Chase, Know your customer, Lawsuits Because, Level Interference, Mary Erdoes, Money laundering, New York, Paul Morris, Primary dealers, relationship manager Paul Morris, Sheri Quigley, Tammy Hill-McFadden, u.s. department of justice, U.S.C., United Statesadmin

Profits Over Compliance: How Major Banks Financed Jeffrey Epstein’s Sex-Trafficking Enterprise

25 Feb. 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — Financial experts investigate the systemic compliance failures at major financial institutions, specifically focusing on Deutsche Bank’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. Despite his status as a convicted sex offender, the bank onboarded Epstein as a high-value client, allegedly ignoring suspicious transactions and internal warnings from whistleblowers. This negligence led to a $150 million regulatory fine and a landmark $75 million settlement with his victims, who accused the bank of facilitating a sex-trafficking enterprise. The texts also explore broader themes of white-collar crime, arguing that corporate fines often fail to deter misconduct because they burden shareholders rather than the responsible executives. Additionally, the materials highlight how “prestige bias” and the institutionalization of plausible deniability allow powerful individuals to bypass standard anti-money laundering controls. Documents further detail the bank’s involvement in other scandals, including dealings with Russian oligarchs and suspected terrorist financing. Continue reading →

26Feb/26

Cover-Ups, Missing Files, and Congressional Surveillance: The Escalating Crisis Over the DOJ’s Handling of the Epstein Documents

February 26, 2026PoliticsChild sexual abuse in the United States, Donald Trump, Epstein files, Epstein Files Transparency Act, Ghislaine Maxwell, Ghislaine Maxwell Congressional, Jane Doe, Jeffrey Epstein, Miami, Pam Bondi, Pramila Jayapal, Robert Garcia, Robert Glassman, Second presidency of Donald Trump, Todd Blanche, United Statesadmin

25 Feb. 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — The Department of Justice’s (DOJ) recent release of documents mandated by the Epstein Files Transparency Act (EFTA) has ignited a fierce political and constitutional crisis. While the DOJ claims to have complied with the law by publishing roughly 3.5 million pages, investigations and congressional leaders allege a systemic cover-up designed to protect President Trump and his associates, alongside gross negligence regarding victim privacy. Continue reading →

25Feb/26

Leaked $1bn US-Zambia Health Deal Sparks Outrage Over Data and Mining Demands

February 25, 2026HealthAsia Russell, Elijah Muchima, Hakainde Hichilema, Josiah Kalala, Julius Kachidza, Kenya, Presidents of Zambia, United States, Washington, Zambia, Zimbabweadmin

25 Feb. 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — A leaked draft of a $1bn health financing agreement between the US and Zambia has provoked widespread backlash and accusations of “shameless exploitation”. Under the proposed memorandum of understanding, Washington would provide health funding in exchange for severe and unprecedented conditions that advocates argue are vastly worse than deals struck with other African nations. Continue reading →

25Feb/26

Analyzing Zambia’s Progress: An Interview with Hakainde Hichilema

February 25, 2026PoliticsAngola, Dar es Salaam, Edgar Lungu, First Hichilema Cabinet, Freedom House, Hakainde Hichilema, John McDermott, Lobito Corridor, Lusaka, Presidency of Hakainde Hichilema, Presidents of Zambia, Realization, TAZARA Railway, Ukraine, United States, Zambiaadmin

Zambia’s Strategic Evolution: From Landlocked to Land-Linked Economic Powerhouse

25 Feb. 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — This is an analysis of John McDermott, The Economist chief Africa correspondent
interview with Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema (often referred to as “HH”) ahead of the country’s upcoming August elections,. Hichilema is urging voters to “stay the course,” arguing that his administration has made significant strides in repairing the damage left by his predecessor, Edgar Lungu. He highlights several achievements, including securing a debt restructuring deal, delivering free education, enacting liberal reforms in power and agriculture, and initiating major infrastructure projects like the Lobito Corridor and Tazara railway renovations to transform Zambia into a “land-linked” nation. He also aims for the country to reach 1 million tonnes of copper production this year. Continue reading →

25Feb/26

The Documentary the DOJ Hopes You Never Stream: Unmasking the Evidence American Media Ignored

February 25, 2026PoliticsAmerican people of German descent, Attempted assassination of Donald Trump in Pennsylvania, Barbara Pilling, Donald Trump, Donald Trump controversies, Epstein, Epstein files, James Talarico, January 6 United States Capitol attack, Panorama, Personal and business legal affairs of Donald Trump, Relationship of Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein, Stephen Colbert, The Trump Organization, Time Person of the Year, United Kingdom, United Statesadmin

25 Feb. 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — The Borowitz Report details allegations of sexual misconduct by Donald Trump involving teenagers and children, referencing claims found within the Epstein files and a 2018 BBC Panorama documentary. The author asserts that the Department of Justice has attempted to suppress evidence, such as withholding interviews with a woman who alleged Trump abused her when she was 13. The BBC documentary, which has never aired in the US, features on-camera testimonies from women who encountered Trump as teen models, including Barbara Pilling. It also highlights instances where Trump bragged about invading pageant dressing rooms to ogle naked girls, including contestants as young as 15 at the Miss Teen USA pageant. Asserting that the FCC is aligned with Trump, the author urges readers to bypass traditional broadcasting by sharing the documentary clips online. Continue reading →