The year 2026 has introduced a clear change in crypto market behavior. Bitcoin is trading near $88,500 after holding the key $87,000 support level that many traders were watching closely. Ethereum has moved higher to $2,930, slightly outperforming Bitcoin as buyers stepped in following yesterday’s pullback. Market sentiment has shifted away from extreme fear toward […] The post Best Presale Crypto to Buy Spotlight: ZKP Crypto’s 450-Day Presale Auction Booms in January 2026 appeared first on Tekedia.

The crypto presale space continues to draw investors who want early access before new tokens reach major exchanges. Identifying the best crypto presale 2026 involves carefully reviewing token economics, technical foundations, and launch timing. This year introduces several strong presale candidates across multiple sectors, including infrastructure, social platforms, and artificial intelligence. Knowing how to separate […] The post Best Crypto Presale 2026: 4 Presales to Follow Ahead of Listings appeared first on Tekedia.

U.S. stocks ended Thursday on an uneasy footing as disappointing earnings from key technology companies sharpened investor doubts over whether the tens of billions of dollars being poured into artificial intelligence will deliver returns quickly enough to justify today’s valuations. While major indexes clawed back some of their intraday losses, the session laid bare a […] The post Wall Street Stumbles as Earnings Expose Fault Lines in AI Trade appeared first on Tekedia.

Countries recalibrating their ties with China are doing so against a backdrop of growing trade and diplomatic uncertainty driven by President Donald Trump’s increasingly muscular use of tariffs and regulatory threats. Analysts believe Trump’s strategy is increasingly reshaping alliances and redrawing geopolitical calculations, often to Beijing’s advantage. National leaders from Europe, North America, and beyond […] The post Trump’s Trade Policies Push Allies Toward Beijing, Positioning China for The Gains appeared first on Tekedia.

Apple kicked off fiscal 2026 with a resounding performance forecast of higher-than-expected revenue growth of up to 16%, buoyed by holiday sales and “staggering” demand for its iPhone 17 lineup. The company reported revenue of $143.8 billion, a 16% increase year-over-year, and diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $2.84, up 19%, both propelled by record-breaking […] The post Apple Forecasts Higher Growth Following $143.8bn Revenue Surge, Driven by iPhone appeared first on Tekedia.

In a development that underscores one of the most significant shifts in global reserve management, gold has officially overtaken U.S. Treasuries in central bank foreign exchange reserves for the first time in at least 20 years. Recent data show that global official gold holdings, valued at current market prices, have climbed to approximately $5.0 trillion, […] The post Central Banks Now Hold More Gold Than U.S Treasuries For The First Time in 20 Years appeared first on Tekedia.

Startups On Our Radar spotlights African startups solving African challenges with innovation. This week, we explore five African startups in the mobility, cryptocurrency, agriculture, and artificial intelligence sectors and why they should be on your watchlist.

Nigeria has begun the financial advisory process for its ambitious plan to deploy 90,000 kilometres of fibre-optic cable under the $2 billion Building Resilient Digital Infrastructure for Growth (BRIDGE) Project,

Good People, if you want to understand why companies win or fail, do not begin with the CEO, the workers, or even the technology. Begin with the business model. The business model is supreme because it is the logic of the firm, the invisible engine that determines how value is created, delivered, and captured. Leadership […] The post Knowledge: Factor of Production – A Tekedia Mini-MBA Show appeared first on Tekedia.

Microsoft’s investment in OpenAI is proving to be a financial masterstroke, with the software giant reporting that its stake in the AI lab contributed $7.6 billion to net income in its latest quarterly earnings. The announcement eases concerns over investment returns for the software company, which made an early bet in the artificial intelligence company. […] The post Microsoft’s Investment in OpenAI Contributes $7.6bn Net Income in Q4 appeared first on Tekedia.

Satellite internet in Africa is a layered race: low‑latency LEO for consumers vs MEO/GEO for enterprises — winners balance cost, policy, local partnerships. The post Starlink vs OneWeb vs SES in Africa: Who Will Dominate Satellite Internet in 2026? appeared first on Tech In Africa.

OpenAI is ramping up efforts to secure one of the largest private investments in artificial intelligence history, targeting up to $40 billion in funding from a combination of core infrastructure partners, sovereign wealth funds, and strategic investors. The initiative comes as the company seeks to scale its data centers, expand global operations, and accelerate the […] The post OpenAI Reportedly Seeks $40bn Funding from Nvidia, Amazon, and Microsoft appeared first on Tekedia.

Tradepal AI is a regtech platform designed to bridge the gap between informal OTC trading and formal regulation in the digital assets sector. 

TikTok is facing a surge in app deletions in the United States following its announcement that its U.S. operations will be run under a new joint venture, a development that appears to have unsettled a segment of its user base even as overall engagement remains largely intact. According to market intelligence firm Sensor Tower, the […] The post TikTok Uninstalls Surge 150% After U.S. Joint Venture Announcement, as Privacy Fears and Platform Glitches Fuel User Anxiety appeared first on Tekedia.

Davos, Switzerland — January 2026 — Ubuntu Tribe announced the launch of its silver-backed token at the World Economic Forum’s 56th Annual Meeting. CEO Mamadou Kwidjim Toure, speaking at the Mindful Leaders panel, positioned the new asset as a natural extension of the gold story he presented on stage. Toure was invited to join the […] The post UTribe Announces Silver-Backed Token LaunchWhile Telling the Gold Story at Davos appeared first on Tekedia.

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Starlink is licensed in Somalia with 50–200 Mbps nationwide coverage, but $390 hardware and $70–$120/month fees put it out of reach for most citizens. The post Somalia Approves Starlink: What It Means for Internet Access, Telecom Operators and Pricing appeared first on Tech In Africa.

African Corporate Travel AI Startup TripDesk Hits $2.3M Revenue 4 Months After Launch TripDesk, an AI-driven enterprise travel platform, has crossed $2.3 million in revenue within 120 days of its public… TechCity

NISSAN MAGNITE MAKES ITS TUNISIA DEBUT, REDEFINING THE COMPACT SUV SEGMENT Nissan has officially introduced the new MAGNITE to the Tunisian market, marking a new milestone in the brand’s… TechCity

Several bankers and recruiters told TechCabal that some talent who left for fintechs a few years ago are now returning to traditional lenders, attracted by improving salaries, clearer regulation, and job security.

Meet Eniola Taiwo, founder of Smartsave, a Nigerian fintech company that processed over ₦210 million ($150,500) in transactions and achieved profitability under her leadership.

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As of January 29, 2026, the crypto market reflects a mix of confidence and hesitation. Bitcoin is trading close to $89,000, holding its role as the market anchor, while Solana sits around $125, showing stability within ongoing consolidation. This pattern highlights a phase where large-cap assets maintain strength but offer limited volatility. Solana remains one […] The post Last Chance To Join Early! BlockDAG’s Final Presale Hours Offers $0.0005 Entry Into $0.05 Listing appeared first on Tekedia.

Tesla is preparing to close a defining chapter in its history, ending production of its Model S and Model X vehicles and repurposing the Fremont, California, factory to build Optimus humanoid robots. The decision, which marks a sharp strategic turn away from Tesla’s oldest passenger cars and deeper into robotics and artificial intelligence, is seen […] The post Tesla to Retire Models S and X as Musk Moves to Convert Fremont Factory for Optimus Humanoid Robots Production appeared first on Tekedia.

Samsung Electronics has warned that a worsening global chip shortage is likely to persist this year and beyond, as the explosive build-out of artificial intelligence infrastructure continues to absorb vast amounts of memory supply, reinforcing the company’s dominance in semiconductors while creating growing strains across its broader electronics empire. The South Korean tech giant said […] The post Samsung Warns of Prolonged Chip Shortage as AI Boom Supercharges Profits but Squeezes Smartphones and Displays appeared first on Tekedia.

Spotify is taking another deliberate step away from being just a passive streaming service, rolling out group chats that allow users to talk to one another while sharing the podcasts, playlists, and audiobooks they are listening to. The feature, announced this week, expands on the messaging tools Spotify introduced last August and strengthens the company’s […] The post Spotify Deepens Social Push With Group Chats as It Edges Toward a Music-Centric Social Platform appeared first on Tekedia.

IBM closed out the year with a stronger-than-expected fourth quarter, reinforcing the company’s narrative that its long-running reinvention around software, artificial intelligence, and hybrid cloud is gaining traction, even as growth moderates from last year’s pace. The technology giant reported adjusted earnings per share of $4.52 for the quarter, ahead of analysts’ expectations of $4.32, […] The post IBM Beats Estimates, Leans on AI, Mainframes, and Quantum Ambitions to Extend Turnaround appeared first on Tekedia.

Microsoft Corp. delivered a solid earnings beat for its fiscal second quarter ended December 31, 2025, with adjusted earnings per share of $4.14, surpassing the Wall Street consensus of $3.97 and revenue of $81.27 billion, which exceeded the expected $80.27 billion. Yet the stock plunged as much as 7% in extended trading on Wednesday, reflecting […] The post Microsoft Shares Tumble 7% After Hours as Azure Growth Slows Despite Earnings Beat and Massive OpenAI Backlog appeared first on Tekedia.

The U.S. trade deficit widened sharply in November, highlighting the uneven and often contradictory effects of President Donald Trump’s tariff-driven trade strategy as it continues to work its way through the economy. According to data released Thursday by the Census Bureau, the overall trade shortfall jumped to $56.8 billion in November, a 94.6% increase from […] The post U.S. Trade Deficit Surges in November as EU Imbalance Widens, Underscoring Limits of Tariff-Led Rebalancing appeared first on Tekedia.

EV24.africa, a top platform for sourcing and delivering electric vehicles across Africa, has entered into a strategic partnership with ZEMIA (Zambia Electric Mobility Initiative Association), an organization dedicated to advancing electric mobility in Zambia, to speed up the adoption of electric vehicles and sustainable transportation solutions nationwide. The collaboration marks a significant step in Zambia’s […] The post EV24.africa and ZEMIA Join Forces to Drive Electric Mobility Adoption in Zambia appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Starlink is barred in South Africa today; EEIPs and a R2.5bn investment could permit legal licensing under ICASA by late 2026–27. The post Is Starlink Legal in South Africa? Full ICASA Rules, Licensing, and What Changes in 2026 appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Mesh, a cryptocurrency payments network, has successfully raised $75 million in a Series C funding round, achieving unicorn status with a valuation of $1 billion. The round was led by Dragonfly Capital, with participation from prominent investors including Paradigm, Moderne Ventures, Coinbase Ventures, SBI Investment, and Liberty City Ventures. This brings Mesh’s total funding to […] The post Mesh Network Raises $75M in a Series C Funding Round  appeared first on Tekedia.

The global football transfer market surged to unprecedented levels in 2025, underlining how the sport’s economic engine continues to accelerate across professional and amateur levels, according to FIFA’s Global Transfer Report published on Wednesday. Clubs completed a record 24,558 international transfers in men’s football during the year, pushing total spending to $13.08 billion. The volume […] The post Global Football Transfer Market Hits New Peak as Spending, Player Mobility Surge to $13.08bn in 2025 appeared first on Tekedia.

Tesla delivered a mixed set of fourth-quarter results that once again captured the tension at the heart of the company, which has recorded a downward spiral of revenue in the past several quarters. The EV giant’s latest earnings offered investors a familiar contradiction: short-term financial outperformance paired with deeper signs of strain in the company’s […] The post Tesla Beats Earnings but Faces First-Ever Revenue Decline as Musk Doubles Down on AI, Robotaxis, Robots appeared first on Tekedia.

Meta delivered a stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter performance on Wednesday, beating Wall Street estimates on both earnings and revenue and issuing an upbeat sales outlook that sent its shares jumping as much as 10% in after-hours trading. The results capped a year in which the social media giant tightened its grip on the global digital advertising market […] The post Meta Shares Surge After Blowout Q4 as Advertising Strength and Massive AI Spending Plan Reset Investor Expectations appeared first on Tekedia.

As January 2026 draws to a close, the spotlight on early-stage markets is intensifying. Investors are moving away from scattered bets and focusing on projects that offer real momentum, visible results, and clear pricing plans. This trend is particularly obvious when looking at the top presale cryptos, where hitting the right window is now just […] The post From AI Tools to Skill-Based Gaming: Your Guide to the Top 4 Presale Cryptos of 2026 appeared first on Tekedia.