Circle’s CEO Jeremy Allaire recently confirmed that the company is exploring a native token for its Arc Network; a stablecoin-focused Layer-1 blockchain along with a potential gradual transition to Proof-of-Stake (PoS). Allaire described Arc as an economic OS designed for stablecoins like USDC as a native gas token, tokenized assets, onchain markets, and economic contracts, […] The post Circle Exploring Native Token for its Arc Network with Potential Shift to Proof-of-Stake appeared first on Tekedia.

Coinbase is reportedly in talks with Anthropic to gain access to Claude Mythos Preview often called Mythos, Anthropic’s highly restricted frontier AI model with exceptional cybersecurity capabilities. This development, first highlighted by The Information and echoed across multiple outlets, stems from crypto firms’ efforts to strengthen defenses against increasingly sophisticated AI-powered threats. Other players like […] The post Coinbase in Talks with Anthropic for Access to Claude Mythos Preview appeared first on Tekedia.

Visa has officially launched a validator node on the Tempo blockchain and is serving as one of its first anchor validators. Visa configured and runs the validator node entirely in-house, after about six months of collaboration with Tempo’s engineering team. It joins Stripe and Zodia Custody; majority-owned by Standard Chartered as the initial external anchor […] The post Visa Officially Launches Validator Node on the Tempo Blockchain appeared first on Tekedia.

OPay, one of Africa’s leading fintech unicorns, is widely seen as positioning for a public listing—potentially in the US—though no formal SEC filing or official announcement has been made as of April 2026. The Nigerian-headquartered with Singapore base digital payments and banking platform has shown clear signs of IPO readiness: it recently brought in a […] The post OPay’s Rumoured U.S. IPO Could Catalyze Higher Standard and Capital for African Fintech appeared first on Tekedia.

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Bitmine Immersion Technologies (NYSE: BMNR), chaired by Fundstrat’s Tom Lee, has crossed a major milestone by holding over 4% of Ethereum’s total circulating supply. As of April 12, 2026, the company reported 4,874,858 ETH, equating to approximately 4.04% of the ~120.7 million ETH in circulation. This came after its largest weekly purchase since December 22, […] The post Bitmine Immersion Crosses Milestone of Holding 4% of Ethereum’s Total Supply appeared first on Tekedia.

In a move that deftly blurs the boundaries between digital immersion and tangible ownership, Spotify has officially launched physical book sales within its app this week, transforming the platform from a premier audio destination into a comprehensive literary hub for readers across the United States and the United Kingdom. First unveiled in February, the initiative […] The post Spotify Forges a Seamless Literary Ecosystem: Physical Books Arrive in the App Alongside Breakthrough Audiobook Innovations appeared first on Tekedia.

Snap has announced a decision to slash roughly 16% of its global workforce, marking another round of Silicon Valley layoffs. The move is seen as a defining statement on how artificial intelligence is now being used not only as a product strategy, but as a corporate restructuring tool to reshape cost bases, accelerate product cycles, […] The post Snap to Cut About 1,000 Jobs in AI-Led Overhaul That Has Sparked Stock Rally appeared first on Tekedia.

As the Middle East war continues to convulse global energy markets, Russia has stepped forward with an offer to help China mitigate any potential supply disruptions. The move is expected to strengthen the Moscow-Beijing strategic axis as it highlights a fast-emerging geopolitical flashpoint between China and the United States. The U.S.-led blockade of the Strait […] The post Russia Moves to Shield China From Energy Shock as Hormuz Blockade Opens a Dangerous New U.S.-China Fault Line appeared first on Tekedia.

Markets have shown impressive resilience in the face of the U.S.-Iran conflict that kicked off in late February 2026. The S&P 500 has fully or nearly fully erased its war-related losses. It dipped as much as ~7-8% from pre-conflict levels amid the initial shocks, oil spikes, and uncertainty around the Strait of Hormuz. By April […] The post S&P 500, Crude Oil, Bitcoin and Ethereum Shown Impressive Resilience appeared first on Tekedia.

As the global contest for artificial intelligence supremacy shifts from software models to the infrastructure that powers them, Meta has made one of its clearest long-term bets yet: owning more of the silicon stack behind its AI future. In a sweeping expansion of its partnership with Broadcom, the Facebook and Instagram parent said it will […] The post Meta Expands Broadcom Partnership, Marking a Multi-Billion-Dollar Bet on Custom AI Silicon appeared first on Tekedia.

Errol Musk, the 79-year-old South African engineer stated that his sons Elon and Kimbal Musk jointly hold 23,400 BTC, which he described as sounding astronomical. At current Bitcoin prices around $70,000–$75,000 per BTC in mid-April 2026 that holding would be worth roughly $1.6–1.75 billion. He positioned this as part of a broader view that cryptocurrencies […] The post Errol Musk’s Sons Elon and Kimbal Hold 23,400 Bitcoin appeared first on Tekedia.

Goldman Sachs filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on April 14, 2026, for the Goldman Sachs Bitcoin Premium Income ETF. This marks the Wall Street giant’s first direct foray into issuing its own Bitcoin-linked exchange-traded fund. The fund will not hold Bitcoin directly. Instead, it plans to invest at least 80% of […] The post Goldman Sachs Files with US SEC for Goldman Sachs Bitcoin Premium Income ETF appeared first on Tekedia.

Hyperliquid just hit a new all-time high with ~6.9% share of aggregate perpetual futures open interest versus centralized exchanges (CEXs). This milestone marks its strongest position relative to CEXs since August 2025, according to data from sources like HypeFlows. It’s a notable sign of decentralized perpetuals gaining ground on traditional centralized platforms. Hyperliquid’s own OI […] The post Hyperliquid’s Perp Open Interest ATH is a Bullish Validation for DEX Infrastructure  appeared first on Tekedia.

Y Combinator (YC) completed its first-ever investment paid entirely in stablecoins, disbursing $500,000 USDC to Totalis, a prediction markets startup, with the entire transaction settled on the Solana blockchain. The funds were sent in three on-chain transfers on Solana — a $1 test payment, followed by $124,999 and $375,000. Settlement was near-instantaneous with minimal fees […] The post Y Combinator Completes First-ever Investment Paid Entirely in Stablecoins Disbursing $500K to Totalis appeared first on Tekedia.

Strategy saw its Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Stretch Preferred Stock (STRC) post a record trading day, generating massive volume that translated into significant Bitcoin purchasing power via its at-the-market (ATM) issuance program. STRC recorded approximately $1.16 billion in trading volume — its highest single-day total on record and over 4x the recent 30-day average […] The post MicroStrategy’s STRC Post a Record Trading Day with Par Selling for $100 and Above appeared first on Tekedia.

The landscape of electronic cash evolves at a lightning pace. Every 24 hours, fresh ventures debut while veteran projects pivot to stay compatible with modern tech. Since the marketplace is packed with options, identifying which tokens deserve your attention is a tough task. You cannot simply select a random asset and expect a win; you […] The post The Best Altcoins to Buy in 2026 for Massive Gains: BlockDAG, Dogecoin, Tron, and Solana! appeared first on Tekedia.

American multinational mass media and entertainment conglomerate Disney has announced plans to eliminate approximately 1,000 positions as part of a broader effort to streamline operations and adapt to the rapidly evolving media landscape. The decision was communicated in an internal email sent to employees on April 14, 2026. In his message, the company’s new chief executive, […] The post Disney to Cut 1,000 Jobs in Push For Agile And Tech-Driven Workforce appeared first on Tekedia.

The online gaming space is going through a massive change as fans look for more freedom, better gifts, and different sites. For a long time, the area has been led by known social gaming giants that give safe fun and sweepstakes chances. However, as we go through 2026, a fresh power is testing the old […] The post Mark the Calendar: Spartans Global Launch on August 1st Signals a New Betting Era, Leaving Pulsz & Global Poker Behind appeared first on Tekedia.

A Nigerian startup born from a hackathon has closed a pre-seed round and launched publicly, aiming to replace the fragmented, unrewarding experience of crypto finance with something that works the way money should. NectarFi gives users a complete financial toolkit in a single application: they can hold and manage digital assets in a self-custodial wallet, […] The post NectarFi Closes $170K Pre-Seed to Build a Full-Stack On-Chain Financial Life for Crypto Users appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Endeavor South Africa has completed the final close of its third Harvest Fund, bringing together institutional capital and founder-led investment to back late-stage technology companies across the continent. Harvest Fund III closed at R230 million, structured as a rules-based co-investment vehicle that deploys capital alongside qualified lead investors, with the bulk targeted at Series B […] The post Endeavor South Africa Closes Harvest Fund III at R230 Million to Back the Next Wave of Scale-Ups appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Visa’s Africa Fintech Accelerator has reached a landmark moment, crossing the threshold of 100 startups supported since its launch and simultaneously opening the door for the next generation of founders to apply. The milestone was announced during the Cohort 5 Demo Day, held at GITEX Africa in Marrakech, where 18 high-growth fintech startups from 10 […] The post Visa’s Africa Fintech Accelerator Crosses 100-Startup Milestone and Opens Sixth Cohort appeared first on Tech In Africa.

X has officially launched its new Cashtags feature today for iPhone users in the US and Canada. Cashtags build on the existing $ticker system but make it smart and interactive: When you search for or post a cashtag like $AAPL, $BTC, or even a crypto contract address, X automatically suggests the matching stock or crypto […] The post X Officially Launches Cashtags Feature, Starting with Canada and U.S. Users appeared first on Tekedia.

A draft BIP-361 titled “Post Quantum Migration and Legacy Signature Sunset” was published on Bitcoin’s BIP repository on GitHub. It was co-authored by several contributors in the Bitcoin quantum security space, including Jameson Lopp, Casa co-founder and others. Bitcoin’s original cryptography primarily ECDSA over the secp256k1 curve is vulnerable to future quantum computers via Shor’s […] The post Bitcoin Community Discussing BIP 361 Titled; Post Quantum Migration and Legacy Signature Sunset appeared first on Tekedia.

As the artificial intelligence boom expands beyond chips and software into the physical infrastructure that powers large-scale computing, Oracle has moved decisively to strengthen its position, turning a strategic energy partnership into both an immediate financial gain and a long-term operational advantage. It has expanded its agreement with Bloom Energy, giving the software giant faster […] The post Oracle’s Bloom Energy Deal Delivers Instant Windfall and Secures a Critical Edge in the AI Infrastructure Race appeared first on Tekedia.

In its latest expansion beyond general-purpose conversational AI, OpenAI has acquired personal finance startup Hiro Finance, a move that points to a broader ambition to deepen its footprint in high-trust, high-frequency consumer use cases such as budgeting, savings planning, and scenario-based financial decision-making. The deal, announced by Hiro founder Ethan Bloch on Monday and confirmed […] The post OpenAI Acquires Hiro, Signaling Push Into AI-Powered Personal Finance and Consumer Trust appeared first on Tekedia.

Quantum computing stocks surged sharply in Tuesday’s trading session after Nvidia unveiled a major artificial intelligence advancement aimed at one of the sector’s most stubborn engineering bottlenecks, fueling renewed investor enthusiasm for a space long viewed as high-risk and highly speculative. The rally followed Nvidia’s launch of Ising, a new open-source family of AI models […] The post Nvidia’s Quantum AI Breakthrough Ignites Rally in Speculative Quantum Stocks as Investors Bet on the Next Computing Frontier appeared first on Tekedia.

The short answer: you may still have cover — but the details matter If you lost your keys and then got burgled, the first question is obvious: did you just ruin your claim? Usually, no. But this is one of those situations where the details matter more than people expect. A lot of people assume […] The post Lost your keys and then got burgled? Here’s what your insurance will (and won’t) do appeared first on Tekedia.

China’s once-formidable export machine showed its first meaningful signs of strain in March, with growth tumbling to a six-month low of just 2.5 percent year-on-year in dollar terms—well short of the 8.6 percent  Reuters-polled analysts’ median had expected and a sharp reversal from the 21.8 percent combined surge of the prior two months. The figures, […] The post China’s Export Engine Sputters in March as Middle East Turmoil Inflates Import Costs and Erodes Trade Surplus appeared first on Tekedia.

By Boluwatife Oshadiya | April 15, 2026 Key Points Main Story Nigeria’s Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has confirmed it is investigating a cybersecurity incident involving unauthorised access to limited aspects of its information systems, raising fresh concerns over the security of critical government digital infrastructure. In a public notice issued on April 15, 2026, the […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

The CIA (U.S. Central Intelligence Agency) recently produced its first-ever autonomous intelligence report generated entirely by AI, without a human analyst driving the process. Deputy Director Michael Ellis disclosed this milestone during an event hosted by the Special Competitive Studies Project, as reported by outlets including Político. The agency ran more than 300 AI projects […] The post CIA Produces Its First Ever AI Generated Report, Michael Ellis Disclosed  appeared first on Tekedia.

Market dynamics remains sensitive as seen in recent weeks amid the U.S.-Iran conflict that escalated earlier in 2026: Stocks particularly the S&P 500 often rally on de-escalation signals or hopes for resolved supply disruptions, even as oil prices remain volatile. The conflict which intensified in late February/early March 2026 involved disruptions to the Strait of […] The post Market Dynamics Remains Volatile As S&P 500 Resilience Depends on De-escalation Signals  appeared first on Tekedia.

ClearBank Europe has received regulatory confirmation under the EU’s MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation) to operate as a Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP). This makes it the first Dutch credit institution to complete the MiCAR notification process and offer digital asset services. Date of confirmation is April 9, 2026, from the Dutch Authority for the […] The post ClearBank Europe Receives MiCA Regulatory Confirmation to Operate as a CASP appeared first on Tekedia.

Anthropic is signaling that its dispute with the Pentagon will not derail its broader engagement with the U.S. government, as the company opens discussions with the Trump administration over its frontier AI model, Mythos, a system already drawing intense scrutiny for its advanced autonomous coding and cyber capabilities. The development, among others, highlights a growing […] The post Anthropic is Talking to Washington on ‘Mythos’ Despite Ongoing Pentagon Rift appeared first on Tekedia.

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