An Italian unit of e-commerce giant Amazon has agreed to a massive financial settlement of approximately €180 million ($210 million) with the Italian tax agency, and, critically, has scrapped its proprietary monitoring system for delivery staff. This decisive move ends a high-profile probe into alleged tax fraud and illegal labor practices, according to sources familiar […] The post Amazon Pays €180m and Scraps Algorithmic Monitoring to Settle Landmark Italian Tax and Labor Probe appeared first on Tekedia.

The European Commission slapped a €120 million fine on X (formerly Twitter) on Friday, marking the first enforcement of the bloc’s landmark Digital Services Act (DSA) against a major social-media platform. The ruling grounds its decision on multiple breaches: X’s paid “blue checkmark” system was deemed a deceptive design, the company failed to maintain a […] The post Elon Musk’s X Fined €120m by European Union — What It Means for Social Media, Regulation and U.S.–EU Tech Tensions appeared first on Tekedia.

A potential artificial intelligence bubble will deflate faster than earlier tech cycles but ultimately give way to an even stronger rebound once enterprise adoption aligns with the enormous infrastructure build-out underway, according to NTT DATA Inc. chief executive Abhijit Dubey. Dubey said in an interview with the Reuters Global Markets Forum that even though concerns […] The post NTT DATA Chief Says AI Bubble Will Deflate Fast and Any Correction Will Be Brief appeared first on Tekedia.

At Binance Blockchain Week in Dubai, Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) and gold maximalist Peter Schiff went head-to-head in a highly anticipated debate: Bitcoin vs. Tokenized Gold as the Future of Sound Money. The event drew massive online buzz, with X users calling it a “masterclass” in crypto advocacy. CZ didn’t just defend Bitcoin—he dismantled […] The post The Epic Showdown; CZ vs. Peter Schiff on Bitcoin vs. Gold appeared first on Tekedia.

Europol announced the successful takedown of a sophisticated international criminal network responsible for operating fake cryptocurrency investment platforms and laundering over €700 million approximately $815 million in illicit funds. This multi-year operation, coordinated across Europe and beyond, culminated in coordinated raids and arrests, marking a significant blow to online investment scams exploiting crypto’s anonymity. The […] The post Europol Dismantles €700M Crypto Fraud and Laundering Network appeared first on Tekedia.

MetaMask has officially integrated Polymarket into its mobile app, launching “MetaMask Prediction Markets”. This feature embeds Polymarket’s decentralized prediction markets directly into the wallet interface, allowing users to bet on real-world event outcomes—like elections, sports, or economic forecasts—using USDC stablecoins without leaving the app. Users fund their wallet swapping other assets for USDC if needed, […] The post Polymarket Integrated into MetaMask Prediction as Race for Liquidity Deepens appeared first on Tekedia.

Greetings! Our co-learners are holding their physical graduation today in Lagos. Later this evening, we will host the Graduation Lecture, the academic festival that marks the conclusion of every Tekedia Mini-MBA edition. This will be our 18th Graduation Lecture, and the topic is “2030s – The Decade of Nigeria’s Capital Market.” It will be delivered by our Lead Faculty, […] The post You’re Invited to Tekedia Graduation Lecture: 2030s – The Decade of Nigeria’s Capital Market appeared first on Tekedia.

Earning free Bitcoin daily through cloud mining has become a major trend in 2025, especially as traditional mining becomes more expensive and technical. With global electricity costs rising and ASIC hardware priced beyond the reach of most new miners, cloud mining platforms have become a convenient and profitable alternative. But trust is everything in this […] The post 5 Trusted Cloud Mining Platforms to Earn Free Bitcoin Daily in 2025 appeared first on Tekedia.

Africa’s AI wave is shifting from consumer tools to foundational infrastructure. These 23 startups are building the continent’s language models, data pipelines, edge-AI systems, chips, and hardware needed to power homegrown innovation in low-connectivity, low-compute environments. Together, they represent the strongest examples of Africa’s move from using global AI to engineering its own.

Every ten years, Nigeria’s business landscape undergoes a tectonic shift, a profound re-sequencing of market power that defines the subsequent era. This decade-by-decade evolution is a masterclass in market dynamism, driven fundamentally by technology and regulatory foresight. The 1990s heralded the rise of the New Generation Banks, which did not merely digitize banking but fundamentally […] The post It’s Graduation Day: 2030s – The Decade of Nigeria’s Capital Market – Ndubuisi Ekekwe appeared first on Tekedia.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a stark warning about the risks of stablecoin adoption, particularly how it could accelerate currency substitution—a process where a foreign currency often the US dollar gradually replaces a local one in everyday transactions, savings, and economic activity. This concern was outlined in the IMF’s 56-page departmental paper titled […] The post The IMF’s Recent Warning on Stablecoins and Currency Substitution appeared first on Tekedia.

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced that listed spot cryptocurrency products, including Bitcoin, can now trade for the first time on federally regulated, CFTC-registered futures exchanges. This marks a pivotal shift, allowing direct spot trading, buying and selling actual crypto assets on platforms like Designated Contract Markets (DCMs) under full U.S. oversight, rather […] The post CFTC’s Historic Approval for Spot Bitcoin Trading on U.S. Regulated Exchanges appeared first on Tekedia.

South Korea has taken another step in its push to become a global Artificial Intelligence heavyweight, signing a sweeping agreement with SoftBank’s Arm Holdings to strengthen the country’s semiconductor and AI sectors. The deal, announced Friday by a presidential policy adviser, underscores Seoul’s determination to raise its profile in advanced chip design and secure talent […] The post South Korea Signs Major Tech Pact With SoftBank’s Arm to Supercharge Chip Design and AI Ambitions appeared first on Tekedia.

Tesla launched the new, lower-priced version of its Model 3 sedan in Europe on Friday, two months after its U.S. debut. This aggressive pricing move is a critical part of CEO Elon Musk’s efforts to revive the company’s core automotive business amid a prolonged and severe downturn in demand that has seen Tesla’s global sales […] The post Tesla Launches Lower-Priced Model 3 in Europe to Combat Sales Slump and Chinese Competition appeared first on Tekedia.

For more than a decade, Portugal has been one of the most attractive destinations for global investors seeking stability, mobility, and long-term residency in Europe. The country’s residency-by-investment program, widely known as the Golden Visa, has played a unique role in connecting international capital with national development priorities. As global migration trends shift and cross-border […] The post How Portugal Is Redefining Residency-by-Investment for a New Global Landscape appeared first on Tekedia.

The crackdown follows months of policy shifts that show regulators are increasingly concerned about the size, reach, and vulnerability of Nigeria’s agent banking ecosystem.

Most agritech startups build apps. Agrovesto is building the data infrastructure that makes those apps possible.

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) and Ernst & Young LLP (EY US), titled “The Shift to 24×5 Trading: What It Means for U.S. Equity Markets”, explicitly highlights how the rise of 24×7 crypto markets is fueling global investor demand for extended trading hours in traditional U.S. equities. The report analyzes industry surveys and […] The post Review of DTCC and EY Report on the Shift to 24×5 Trading in U.S. Equities appeared first on Tekedia.

Turkish cryptocurrency exchange Paribu announced it has acquired a majority stake in CoinMENA, the leading Sharia-compliant crypto platform in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The transaction values CoinMENA at up to $240 million, marking Turkey’s largest fintech acquisition to date and its first cross-border purchase of a digital asset platform. Paribu, founded […] The post Paribu’s Acquisition of CoinMENA is A Major Milestone in Crypto Expansion appeared first on Tekedia.

The UK’s Electoral Commission released quarterly donation figures revealing that Christopher Harborne, a British billionaire and former shareholder in Tether the issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin. USDT and its affiliated exchange Bitfinex, donated £9 million approximately $11.4–12 million to Reform UK, the right-wing populist party led by Nigel Farage. This marks the largest single […] The post Tether Investor Makes Record £9M Donation to Reform UK appeared first on Tekedia.

Chowdeck, the Nigerian on-demand food delivery service, has once again raised the bar in Nigeria’s food delivery space, after it announced a major milestone that vendors on its platform processed N1.4 billion during its Big Black Friday Weekend campaign. The company set an ambitious target ahead of the event at 50,000 orders in a single […] The post Chowdeck Processes N1.4 Billion as Black Friday Campaign Shatters Records appeared first on Tekedia.

Coinbase’s Ethereum Layer-2 network, Base, officially launched its mainnet bridge to Solana, enabling seamless asset transfers between the two ecosystems. Dubbed the “Base-Solana Bridge,” this connection is secured by Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) in partnership with Coinbase, ensuring independent verification of every cross-chain message to prevent single points of failure. The launch aligns with […] The post Base-Solana Bridge Launches is A Major Step for Cross-Chain Liquidity appeared first on Tekedia.

Researchers from the US have revealed some exciting data, which highlights the fact that gold nanoclusters, or superatoms, exhibit properties that are similar to quantum systems used today. Discoveries like this could not only make quantum computers more scalable but also more accessible. Using Gold Nanoclusters as Building Blocks Nomis Foundation has reported that quantum […] The post New Research Data Shows that Gold Nanoclusters Could Be Used in Quantum Computing appeared first on Tekedia.

This???????????????? week, Bitcoin accomplished a significant rally, essentially surpassing the $105,000 mark, and the whole crypto market got kind of lit because of that. Little Pepe, a Layer 2 blockchain combining fast transactions with meme culture, is benefiting from this trend. Large investors entering the market are driving prices higher, prompting interest in similar altcoins […] The post Top 3 Tokens to Invest in as Whale Buying Lifts Bitcoin Above $105,000 appeared first on Tekedia.

Crypto market sentiment is shifting rapidly as meme coins begin showing renewed signs of strength, with Dogecoin and Pepe both entering technical phases that hint at major upside potential. As liquidity flows back into high-volatility assets and trader confidence improves, analysts are once again highlighting the possibility of explosive meme-driven rallies similar to previous market […] The post DOGE and Pepe Could Rally Hard; Ozak AI Forecast Dominates the Future Curve appeared first on Tekedia.

Africa is buzzing with AI products and prototypes that reflect different aspirations, and these are the exciting ones launched this year.

TechCabal’s coverage of 2025 offers a panoramic view of this continent-wide regulatory awakening.

  AKA Foods B.V. has revealed that Technology Driven Concepts (TDC), a leading African provider of advanced ingredient solutions and application development, has entered into a multi-year agreement to adopt AKA Foods’ cutting-edge AI-ready platform, AKA Studio, for food research and development (R&D) and knowledge consolidation. AKA Studio, an award-winning platform, helps food companies speed […] The post TDC Partners with AKA Foods to Revolutionize R&D with AI-Ready Platform AKA Studio appeared first on Tech In Africa.

The Judith Neilson Foundation has partnered with the Million Lives Collective (MLC) to launch the African Cities Innovation Fund, a new grant program designed to support tech-driven urban solutions across African cities. Announced at the IDIA global summit in Nairobi, the fund will provide grants of up to USD 75K to collaborative teams focused on […] The post New African Cities Innovation Fund to Boost Tech Solutions for Urban Challenges appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Kenyan insurtech mTek has been acquired by Singapore-based unicorn bolttech, marking a rare exit for East Africa in a challenging funding environment. Founded in 2019 by Bente Krogmann (CEO) and Christopher Osore, mTek developed a fully paperless digital insurance platform serving over 350,000 customers. The platform integrates with more than 45 insurers and has recently […] The post Bolttech Acquires Kenya’s mTek in Rare East African Exit appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Investisseurs & Partenaires (I&P) announced on Tuesday that it has successfully reached a first close of 41 million euros ($47.7 million) for its new fund, I&P Afrique Entrepreneurs 3 (IPAE 3). The fund is targeting a final size of 70 million euros, with a second close anticipated in the second half of 2026. In the […] The post I&P Secures €41M for IPAE 3 Fund to Support SMEs in West Africa and Madagascar appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Singapore-based software firm Horizon Quantum has announced a major technological milestone, becoming the first private company to run a quantum computer for commercial use in the city-state. The startup, founded in 2018 by quantum researcher Joe Fitzsimons, confirmed on Wednesday that the machine is now fully operational, utilizing components integrated from leading quantum computing suppliers, […] The post Singapore Achieves Quantum Milestone as Horizon Quantum Launches City-State’s First Commercial Quantum Computer appeared first on Tekedia.

Based on recent reporting from credible sources, the actual project involves a total commitment of around 50 billion Brazilian reais (BRL), equivalent to approximately $9.1–9.25 billion USD at current exchange rates. This figure has been consistently reported since the project’s early stages in April 2025, with no announcements or updates today matching the inflated claim. […] The post A Look into TikTok’s Major Data Center Investment in Brazil appeared first on Tekedia.

Salesforce lifted its fiscal 2026 revenue and adjusted profit targets on Wednesday, banking on accelerating adoption of its Agentforce AI platform as large companies rush to integrate autonomous software into daily operations. The updated outlook pushed the stock more than 2% higher in extended trading and signaled that the firm’s big push into AI is […] The post Salesforce Lifts 2026 Forecast as Corporate Demand for AI Agents Intensifies, Fueling a New Phase of Enterprise Automation appeared first on Tekedia.

Nvidia’s chief executive Jensen Huang has never been coy about the central role China plays in the company’s future. But his latest comments in Washington this week laid bare a deeper unease inside the world’s most valuable chipmaker. After meeting U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday, Huang confirmed he was still unsure whether Beijing would […] The post Nvidia’s China Dilemma: Huang Says Not Sure Beijing Would Allow Supply of H200 AI Chips appeared first on Tekedia.

Stablecoins have experienced significant growth and received increasing attention in recent years, acting as a bridge between volatile unbacked crypto assets and fiat currencies. Through tokenization, these digital assets are used to increase efficiency in payments, particularly cross-border transactions, including reducing the costs and enhancing the speed of remittances. However, amidst its wide use cases, […] The post IMF Warns Stablecoins Pose Risks to Financial Integrity Without Proper Regulation appeared first on Tekedia.