Clifton Collins, a convicted Irish cannabis grower and dealer from Dublin previously a security guard and beekeeper, bought around 6,000 BTC between 2011 and 2012 using proceeds from his operations. At the time, Bitcoin traded for just a few dollars each, so his total investment was roughly $30,000. He split the holdings across 12 wallets […] The post Arkham Intelligence Spotlights Clifton Collins Dormant Wallet after 10 Years of Inactivity  appeared first on Tekedia.

On March 25, 2026, the United Nations General Assembly made history. In a vote of 123 nations in favour, with only three against, the United States, Israel, and Argentina, and 52 abstentions, including the United Kingdom and all 27 European Union member states, the world body formally declared the transatlantic slave trade the gravest crime […] The post Acknowledgement Is Not Enough: Africa Must Rise appeared first on Tekedia.

The best companies in Nigeria have not yet been built. If anyone tells you that all the opportunities are gone, respectfully ignore them. Nigeria is operating far below its productive potential. At optimal capacity, the economy should be closer to a $3 trillion GDP, not the current ~$300 billion. Do the math: that implies a […] The post Nigeria’s Next Companies: Building the Engines of a $3 Trillion Economy appeared first on Tekedia.

CoinShares via Valkyrie ETF Trust II has filed a post-effective amendment with the SEC, for three Bitcoin volatility ETFs. These would be among the first U.S.-listed products focused on Bitcoin’s volatility rather than its spot price or futures. They aim to track the CME CF Bitcoin Volatility Index (BVX), which measures implied or expected volatility […] The post CoinShares Via Valkyrie ETF Trust II Files Post Effective Amendment with the US SEC  appeared first on Tekedia.

The gap between a growing yet limited stash and a sweeping long-term goal underlines how early ABC remains in this strategy, even as it pitches shareholders on gaining regulated stock-exchange exposure to Bitcoin across South Africa, Namibia, the US, and Germany.

Table of contents Nigerian companies that cut staff in Q1 2026 Global restructuring affecting Nigeria Why is this happening? What this means for Q2 and beyond Q1 2026 is drawing to a close, and the Nigerian job market has had a rough three months. Across the banking sector, the startup world, and the crypto industry, […]

On Polymarket, the market for How many Fed rate cuts in 2026 shows the 0 (0 bps) outcome trading at around 38-40% probability, with roughly $14 million in trading volume. The next most likely outcomes are: 1 cut (25 bps) at ~25-26%. 2 cuts (50 bps) at ~18%. 3 cuts (75 bps) at ~10%. This […] The post Odds for FED Rate Cuts in 2026 Shows 38-40% Probability with $14M Trading Volume  appeared first on Tekedia.

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Ride-hailing feels simple. Tap a screen, watch a car approach, and get where you need to go. But behind that smooth app experience sits a layered system of insurance policies, contractor agreements, safety protocols, and data algorithms that most riders and many businesses rarely think about. When something goes wrong, those hidden operational risks can […] The post Hidden Operational Risks in the Ride-Hailing Economy: What Businesses and Riders Often Overlook appeared first on Tekedia.

A proposal to halt the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence datacenters in the United States is gathering momentum among progressive lawmakers, even though the measure faces steep political resistance and could carry far-reaching geopolitical consequences if it were ever enacted. Spearheaded by Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the plan calls for an immediate […] The post Sanders, Ocasio-Cortez Push AI Datacenter Freeze Bill as Energy Strain and Job Fears Mount appeared first on Tekedia.

Sub-Saharan Africa has firmly established itself as the global epicenter of mobile money innovation and adoption, reshaping how millions access and use financial services. With the highest ownership rates in the world, the region is not only expanding financial inclusion but also redefining everyday financial behavior, from saving and payments to borrowing. According to GSMA, […] The post Sub-Saharan Africa Leads Global Mobile Money Adoption, Driving Savings and Credit Access appeared first on Tekedia.

Barely weeks after introducing advertising into its flagship chatbot, OpenAI has already crossed $100 million in annual recurring revenue from the initiative, a figure that is drawing attention across Silicon Valley and the broader digital advertising industry. The pilot, rolled out in January, is limited to free-tier users and ChatGPT Go subscribers in the United […] The post OpenAI’s Ad Bet Crosses $100m Less Than Two Months, Signals New Revenue Frontier for ChatGPT appeared first on Tekedia.

In the early days of crypto, famous names like Bitcoin and Ethereum were once worth less than a dollar. Today, their values have soared, proving that small beginnings can lead to massive growth. For many investors, finding affordable opportunities with long-term potential remains a primary goal. This list examines four digital assets currently priced under […] The post 4 Top Crypto Coins Under $2: BlockDAG, Shiba Inu, Tron, Algorand – Don’t Miss Out! appeared first on Tekedia.

Telecoms Identity Risk Management System (TIRMS), a centralised platform that will track and verify the risk status of mobile numbers across sectors.

JPMorgan Chase is tightening its grip on how work gets done inside one of Wall Street’s largest technology operations, embedding artificial intelligence directly into how tens of thousands of engineers will be assessed, promoted—or left behind. Internal documents reviewed by Business Insider show the bank has formally updated performance expectations for software and security engineers, […] The post JPMorgan Raises the Bar for Engineers, Ties Performance to AI Adoption appeared first on Tekedia.

Bitmine Immersion Technologies (NYSE American: BMNR), chaired by Tom Lee of Fundstrat, launched MAVAN (Made in America Validator Network). This is its proprietary institutional-grade Ethereum staking platform, initially built for the company’s own massive ETH treasury and now opened to external institutional clients, custodians, and exchanges. As of March 24, 2026, Bitmine had 3,142,643 ETH […] The post Bitmine Immersion Launches MAVAN and Stakes $6.8B in Ethereum on Coinbase  appeared first on Tekedia.

While the proposed framework is meant to bring order to a fast-growing sector and protect consumers, the industry group says the draft rules, as written, could instead narrow the field to a handful of big firms and shut out most local operators.

The story of Nigeria’s fintech boom is usually told as one of founders moving fast and regulators catching up. But that framing misses something fundamental. For over two decades, the Central Bank of Nigeria has been laying down infrastructure, payments rails, identity systems, licensing frameworks, that every major fintech in the country now runs on. […]

Senegal’s battle to reclaim its African Cup of Nations crown has shifted to the courtroom, with the country’s football authorities filing a formal appeal before the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in a case that is already stirring unease across the sport. The dispute stems from the chaotic final in Rabat on January 18, […] The post Senegal Takes AFCON Title Fight to Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), Calls CAF Ruling ‘Absurd’ appeared first on Tekedia.

Wall Street’s compensation machine roared back to life in 2025, delivering record payouts that underscored the industry’s ability to thrive in volatility. But the same forces that fueled that surge, geopolitical shocks, aggressive trading, and market dislocation, are now casting a long shadow over 2026. Bonuses across the securities industry climbed 9% to a record […] The post Wall Street’s 2025 Bonuses Hit Record $49.2bn but Iran War Blurs 2026 Outlook as It Shakes Markets appeared first on Tekedia.

Kuda executives also told staff the layoffs were not linked to financial performance or individual output but to a shift in operational priorities after a strategic review.

The digital economy runs on engagement. Platforms compete for user attention, time, and loyalty. This principle drives social media, e-learning, and yes, online gaming. The mechanics of user acquisition and retention are universal. A platform like tekedia.com, a hub for entrepreneurship and digital transformation, analyzes these mechanics daily. The strategic deployment of a Rocketplay free […] The post The Business Logic Behind Free Spins and User Engagement appeared first on Tekedia.

Modern digital platforms compete for user attention. They deploy sophisticated psychological tools to drive engagement and loyalty. The strategic use of a Winspirit no deposit bonus code 2026 exemplifies this approach, offering immediate value without initial investment. This tactic mirrors strategies in business and education platforms. It creates a powerful first impression that encourages exploration […] The post Gamification and Incentives: The Role of Bonus Systems Online appeared first on Tekedia.

The online gaming industry no longer competes on entertainment alone. It now operates like a high-growth tech startup, using sophisticated incentive models to drive user acquisition and retention. These platforms apply principles of behavioral economics and digital marketing once reserved for Silicon Valley. This strategic shift mirrors the innovation ecosystems discussed on business platforms like […] The post Platform Growth Through Incentives: Trends in Online Gaming appeared first on Tekedia.

 The insurance industry is entering a period of rapid transformation as rising risks, technological disruption and changing customer expectations redefine how insurers operate. Technological advances, particularly artificial intelligence (AI), are rapidly reshaping how insurers assess risk, design products and interact with clients. Andrew Coutts, chief executive officer of Hollard Insure, said the scale and nature […]

Moving funds between a traditional bank account and a crypto wallet can often feel unnecessarily complicated. While digital assets have evolved rapidly, much of the global banking infrastructure still operates on systems designed long before blockchain technology existed. As a result, transfers between fiat and crypto may involve additional checks, delays, or heightened scrutiny. Empresex […] The post Why Your Bank Doesn’t Speak Crypto — and How Empresex Bridges the Gap appeared first on Tekedia.

President Donald Trump’s aggressive tariff hikes in 2025 pushed U.S. trade protection to its highest level in at least 80 years, yet the short-term damage to the broader economy proved remarkably modest, according to a new academic analysis released Wednesday. The paper, authored by UCLA economist Pablo Fajgelbaum and Yale economist Amit Khandelwal and set […] The post Trump’s 2025 Tariffs Barely Budged U.S. GDP but Generated $264bn in Revenue and Accelerated China Trade Shift – Brookings appeared first on Tekedia.

Less than six months after closing a $2 billion funding round that valued it at $8 billion, Nvidia-backed Reflection AI is already circling back to investors with ambitions that would nearly triple its worth, according to a report Wednesday. The Wall Street Journal, citing people familiar with the matter, said the fast-rising artificial intelligence startup […] The post Nvidia-Backed AI Startup Reflection AI in Talks for $2.5bn Raise at $25bn Valuation appeared first on Tekedia.

The digital economy has fundamentally transformed how organizations operate, compete, and grow. Rapid technological advancements, global connectivity, and data-driven decision-making have reshaped traditional leadership models. Today’s leaders are expected not only to manage teams but also to navigate complexity, foster innovation, and respond quickly to change. In digital environments, leadership extends beyond internal operations to […] The post Leadership and Management Skills for the Digital Economy appeared first on Tekedia.

A player does not need a full session to judge a slot interface. In most cases, that judgment happens almost instantly. The first screen tells them whether the product feels polished, stable, and worth their time. Before a spin even lands, the design has already signaled something about the software behind it. That first impression […] The post Is Design Sophistication a Competitive Advantage in Slot Machine User Experiences? appeared first on Tekedia.

Space4Good, a Dutch geospatial analytics company, has entered a technical partnership with RINA, a global consulting engineering, inspection and certification group operating in more than 70 countries. The partnership brings together Space4Good’s satellite Earth observation and AI-based analytics with RINA’s engineering expertise. The two organisations will work on applications where satellite data can support independent […]

Forex trading no longer belongs only to banks or full-time professionals. Technology has opened access to anyone with a device and internet connection. More people now explore trading because tools feel easier to use and information spreads faster. You can follow price changes, read market updates, and place trades within minutes. That shift has changed […] The post How Technology Is Changing The Way People Trade Forex appeared first on Tekedia.

AI is no longer a future concept in education. It is already changing how students access knowledge, how teachers plan lessons, and how institutions think about support, curriculum, and skills. UNESCO, OECD, UNICEF, and the World Bank now describe AI as a force that is reshaping learning systems, while also warning that the next phase […]

Achieving product-market fit in Africa requires a fundamentally different approach compared to more mature markets. The continent’s diversity—spanning over 50 countries, multiple regulatory systems, and varying levels of infrastructure—means there is no one-size-fits-all strategy. Startups must navigate fragmented markets while addressing real, often underserved needs with practical and scalable solutions. In many cases, successful models […] The post How Startups Can Achieve Product-Market Fit in Africa appeared first on Tekedia.

In November 2024, Mayowa Ayodeji paid ₦7,000 ($5.05) to watch a film online. He didn’t get the film. What he got instead was that quiet frustration of staring at your inbox, refreshing it like it owes you money. No link. So he did what we all do when technology embarrasses us: he went looking for […]

Why Many Business Owners Look Beyond Traditional IRAs Most retirement accounts offered through brokerages come with a very limited investment menu. Typically, you’re choosing from stocks, mutual funds, ETFs, or bonds. That may work well for many investors, but entrepreneurs often see opportunities outside public markets every day. Maybe it’s a rental property that pencils […] The post What Can a Self-Directed IRA Invest In? Top SDIRA Investment Options appeared first on Tekedia.