In the semiconductor universe, one law governs the progression of modern technology: before software can advance, hardware must evolve. Simply, before software “eats” the world, someone in the hardware domain must first cook the meal. That is the physics of the digital economy. Nvidia understood that principle early and went to work, building advanced computation […] The post Corning Belongs to the same Tech Species as Nvidia appeared first on Tekedia.

Meta has found a new and unlikely partner as it races to build out the vast data center footprint needed to compete in artificial intelligence: Corning, a 175-year-old American glassmaker whose technology now sits at the heart of the AI infrastructure boom. Meta has committed to paying Corning as much as $6 billion through 2030 […] The post Meta To Pay Corning Up To $6bn For Fiber-Optic Cables In AI Data Centers, Showing How The AI Boom Is Rewiring The Data Center Economy appeared first on Tekedia.

Micron Technology’s decision to pour $24 billion into a new memory chip manufacturing plant in Singapore is more than a routine capacity expansion. It is seen as a statement about how deeply artificial intelligence has reshaped the semiconductor landscape and how long the resulting supply pressures are likely to last. The U.S. memory chipmaker said […] The post Micron’s $24 Billion Singapore Bet Signals a Prolonged AI-Driven Memory Crunch appeared first on Tekedia.

Nigeria’s telecom regulator plans to impose penalties totalling about ₦12.4 billion ($8.85 million) on operators for breaches of service standards, marking one of the most forceful regulatory crackdowns in recent years. 

Not everyone has hours to spend planning, filming, and editing every social media post. The good news is you do not have to be glued to your screen or turn your life upside down to create content that connects and grows your audience. With a few clever shortcuts and simple social media growth hacks, you […] The post From Couch to Content Creator: Lazy Genius Tips for Social Media appeared first on Tekedia.

The move is part of JAMB’s ongoing efforts to tighten oversight and curb examination malpractice, even in parts of the country with weak connectivity.

Enakl said it will use the new capital to strengthen its commercial teams, test new development models for its ridepooling fleets, and prepare for the launch of its SaaS offering. This SaaS product is the software layer that Enakl initially built for its own internal use to manage shared transport operations, cofounder Charles Pommarède told TechCabal.

The regulator classified the mobile money platform as a system whose failure would “significantly impair the real economy.”

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The Moonbirds NFT project, the pixelated owl collectibles originally on Ethereum is launching its native ecosystem token, $BIRB, on Solana this Wednesday, January 28, 2026, via a Token Generation Event (TGE). This follows announcements from the project’s team under Orange Cap Games, who acquired it from Yuga Labs. The launch was teased earlier, with confirmation […] The post Moonbirds Token Generation Event (TGE) Set to go Live Tomorrow appeared first on Tekedia.

Zero-knowledge proofs may sound technical, yet the goal behind them is straightforward. They allow one party to confirm a statement is correct without showing the actual data. ZKP crypto, a project with its presale auction live now at stage 2, brings this concept into real use through dedicated hardware known as Proof Pods. Instead of […] The post What Is Zero Knowledge Proof? A Clear Guide to Proof Pods and Private Data Innovation appeared first on Tekedia.

Fear has taken hold across digital asset markets. Bitcoin recently slipped under the $90,000 level and trades close to $87,400. Ethereum has dropped about 7 percent and sits near $2,860. The Fear and Greed Index now reads 20, placing sentiment deep in extreme fear as traders react to Federal Reserve signals and possible government shutdown […] The post Extreme Fear Dominates Crypto Markets While Smart Money Accumulates ZKP: Is This the Next Coin to Explode? appeared first on Tekedia.

The cryptocurrency market experienced a notable pullback over the weekend, specifically on Sunday (January 25, 2026), with reports of over $130 million in liquidations occurring during the drawdown. This event was driven by a sharp price correction amid low weekend liquidity, which amplified volatility and triggered cascading liquidations of leveraged long positions. In one notable […] The post Leveraged Positions Were Brutal Over the Weekend With Over $130M in Liquidations on Sunday appeared first on Tekedia.

World Liberty Financial (WLFI), the Trump-backed DeFi project, has made headlines with a recent on-chain move: swapping approximately $8 million worth of Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) for Ethereum (ETH). According to blockchain data and reports from January 26, 2026: WLFI sold 93.77 WBTC valued at around $8.1 million to acquire 2,868 ETH at an average price […] The post World Liberty Financial Swaps Approximately $8M of Wrapped Bitcoin for Ethereum appeared first on Tekedia.

German money is flowing back into China at a pace not seen in four years, a shift that speaks less about renewed enthusiasm for Beijing and more about growing unease with Washington. Data compiled for Reuters by the IW German Economic Institute show that German companies invested more than 7 billion euros in China between […] The post As Washington Turns Inward, German Capital Finds Its Way Back to China appeared first on Tekedia.

China’s transformation from a prolific lender to a net extractor of capital from many low- and middle-income countries has created a stark “great reversal” in development finance flows, with borrower nations—especially in Africa—now repaying more in debt than they receive in new loans, according to the inaugural report from the ONE Data initiative, released January […] The post Africa Bears The Brunt As China’s Shift from Lender to Debt Collector Hits Developing Nations Hard – ONE Data Report appeared first on Tekedia.

U.S. Treasury yields nudged higher on Tuesday as investors stayed cautious ahead of the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision and weighed renewed trade tensions sparked by President Donald Trump’s tariff threats. The benchmark 10-year Treasury yield rose by just over one basis point to around 4.23%, signaling restrained positioning rather than a strong conviction trade. […] The post U.S. Treasury Yields Edge Higher as Markets Brace for Fed Decision and Fresh Trade Risks appeared first on Tekedia.

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Addiction recovery is a complex yet rewarding process, allowing individuals in Africa who are struggling with addiction to overcome their triggers and cravings and maintain a sober lifestyle long into the future.  The process will look different for every individual, as every individual will have different struggles and needs of their specific care programme.  This […] The post The Role of Mobile Apps in Supporting Addiction Recovery in Africa appeared first on Tech In Africa.

I was born in Mutare in the 1980s. Before Independence, our family lived in Dangamvura. That was home for a long time and, naturally, we had family and family friends there and still do! When I was born, our family had moved from Dangamvura Township to the “Suburbs of Mutare”. This meant we would visit […]

According to recent reports from CoinGecko Research, Tether (USDT) generated approximately $5.2 billion in revenue, accounting for 41.9% of the total revenue across 168 income-generating crypto protocols tracked that year. This positions Tether as the clear leader in crypto protocol revenue for 2025, highlighting the dominance of stablecoin issuers. Key details include: Stablecoins as a […] The post Tether Capturing 41.9% of Sector Revenue Positions it as a Trailblazer in Stablecoin Economy appeared first on Tekedia.

Pinterest said on Tuesday it will lay off up to 15% of its workforce and reduce its office footprint as it pivots more aggressively toward artificial intelligence, joining a widening group of technology companies using AI adoption to justify leaner operations and lower headcount. In a securities filing, the social media company said the job […] The post Pinterest to Cut Up to 15% of Workforce as AI Push Reshapes Business and Cost Structure appeared first on Tekedia.

Tokenized funds hit new ATH of $14.4B particularly tokenized funds like money market funds, treasury-backed products, and institutional investment vehicles on blockchains. These represent digital tokens backed by traditional assets (e.g., U.S. Treasuries, private credit, or fund shares), offering benefits like faster settlement, fractional ownership, and on-chain yield. Tokenized U.S. Treasuries and similar yield-bearing funds […] The post 2026 Will Serve As A Breakout Year for Tokenized Funds appeared first on Tekedia.

Uber Technologies Inc. has unveiled a new division called Uber AV Labs, aimed at accelerating the development of autonomous vehicles (AVs) by collecting and sharing vast amounts of real-world driving data with industry partners. Announced on January 27, 2026, the initiative marks a strategic pivot for the ride-hailing giant, which is not re-entering the robotaxi […] The post Uber Launches AV Labs to Fuel Autonomous Vehicle Partnerships with Real-World Driving Data appeared first on Tekedia.

European countries bordering the North Sea have signed a major agreement at the third North Sea Summit in Hamburg, Germany, to accelerate offshore wind energy development and transform the region into what officials are calling the world’s largest energy hub or “clean energy reservoir”. The deal, known as the Hamburg Declaration, involves 10 nations: Germany, […] The post Germany to Accelerate Offshore Wind Energy Development and Transform the Region into Energy Hub appeared first on Tekedia.

The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) is investigating allegations that the son of a government contractor stole over $40 million in seized cryptocurrency from federal wallets. The claims originated from blockchain investigator ZachXBT, who identified the alleged perpetrator as John Daghita also known online as “Lick”. He is reportedly the son of Dean Daghita, president and […] The post U.S. Marshals Service Investigates Alleged $40M Government Crypto Theft appeared first on Tekedia.

Colombia’s second-largest pension fund manager, AFP Protección, has announced plans to launch a Bitcoin exposure fund. This development marks a significant step in institutional adoption of Bitcoin in Latin America, allowing qualified clients to diversify their retirement portfolios with limited, regulated exposure to BTC. AFP Protección manages over 220 trillion Colombian pesos approximately $55 billion […] The post AFP Protección to Launch Bitcoin Exposure Fund in Colombia  appeared first on Tekedia.

The acquisition of Nissan’s manufacturing assets in Rosslyn means that, after nearly 60 years of Nissan production in South Africa, the company has now become a vehicle importer only. Nissan’s manufacturing assets will be acquired by Chinese automaker Chery South Africa. The transaction is subject to the fulfilment of certain conditions, including regulatory approvals, and […]

AfricAI has entered into a multi-year, exclusive distribution and deployment agreement with Micropolis Robotics. The agreement grants AfricAI the sole and exclusive rights to commercialise, deploy, and scale Micropolis’s advanced robotics platforms across Africa—an entry that is being positioned as one of the most consequential robotics market moves on the continent to date. Under the […] The post AfricAI Secures Exclusive Continental Distribution Rights for Micropolis Robotics Across Africa appeared first on Tech In Africa.

The Ethereum Foundation has recently formed a dedicated Post-Quantum (PQ) Security Team often referred to as the Post Quantum team. This announcement came in late January 2026 and marks a significant escalation in Ethereum’s long-term strategy to protect the network against future threats from quantum computing. The team is led by cryptographic engineer Thomas Coratger, […] The post Implications of Ethereum Forming A Post-Quantum Security Team appeared first on Tekedia.

Binance is launching Tesla-linked perpetual futures, specifically the TSLAUSDT equity perpetual contract on its futures platform.This allows users to trade exposure to Tesla (TSLA) stock price movements 24/7 using USDT as margin, with up to 5x leverage. Trading begins on January 28, 2026, at 14:30 UTC based on recent Binance announcements and coverage. This is […] The post Binance is Launching Tesla-linked Perpetual Futures Contracts appeared first on Tekedia.

The odds of another US government shutdown occurring by January 31, 2026, have surged on Polymarket, currently standing at 81% for “Yes” on that outcome. This represents a sharp increase from lower probabilities just days ago, such as around 9-11% late last week, as reported across multiple sources. The spike aligns with recent political developments, where […] The post Polymarket Projects 81% as Chances for a U.S Government Shutdown appeared first on Tekedia.

Bitcoin remains under pressure as it struggles to reclaim key resistance levels, with bearish momentum continuing to dominate price action. The crypto asset experienced modest volatility around Tuesday’s Wall Street open, briefly climbing to $88,315 before retracing lower. The price action reflects a cautious market environment as investors position ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s […] The post Bitcoin Struggles Below Key Resistance Point as Bearish Momentum Tightens Grip appeared first on Tekedia.

Despite the headlines, hype, and multi-trillion-dollar valuations tied to artificial intelligence, a new economic report suggests that AI was far from the dominant force that drove U.S. growth in 2025. While AI investment captured investor attention and reshaped corporate priorities, the economy’s real backbone remained household spending, imports-adjusted domestic investment, and traditional drivers of consumption. […] The post AI Not the Main Pillar of U.S. Economy in 2025, Macro Report Finds, Tempering Bubble Fears appeared first on Tekedia.

Coinbase has fully rolled out its integration with the Solana blockchain, enabling users to trade millions of Solana-based tokens directly within the Coinbase app via its built-in decentralized exchange (DEX) functionality. This doesn’t require official centralized listings on Coinbase’s exchange—instead, it leverages Solana’s leading DEX aggregator, Jupiter, to handle routing and execution across various Solana […] The post Coinbase Completes Solana DEX Integration As Coinbase Releases Post-Quantum Roadmap appeared first on Tekedia.