Global central bankers have issued a striking and unusual public statement defending U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell following the launch of a criminal investigation into the Fed chief over the $2.5 billion renovation of the central bank’s Washington, D.C., headquarters and his related testimony to Congress. The move has sent ripples through financial markets […] The post Global Central Bankers Rally Behind Fed Chair Jerome Powell Amid Criminal Probe appeared first on Tekedia.

NALA, a pan-African payments company operating in 18 countries, has teamed up with UK-based payments infrastructure provider Noah to launch a new cross-border settlement network linking Africa and Asia. The network will allow businesses in emerging markets to accept payments in stablecoins and convert them instantly into local currencies, cutting down the time and cost […] The post NALA Partners Noah, Unveils Stablecoin Settlement Network to Power Instant Payments Across Africa And Asia appeared first on Tekedia.

After three years of relentless gains that have pushed U.S. equities to record territory, Wall Street is once again confronting an uncomfortable question: how much further can this rally realistically go? Morgan Stanley’s answer is unambiguous. The market, in its view, is not nearing exhaustion but entering a fresh phase of expansion, one defined by […] The post Markets Signal a Fresh Growth Cycle as Morgan Stanley Sees U.S. Stocks Running Hotter Before Cooling appeared first on Tekedia.

Want to protect your business before disaster strikes? Most founders wait until they’re knee-deep in a lawsuit to think about legal assistance. By that point, it’s already too late. The money’s been lost, clients are filing lawsuits, and stress levels are high. But here’s the thing… 70% of all businesses will face some form of […] The post Why Smart Founders Build Legal Relationships Before They Need Them appeared first on Tekedia.

Vaping in 2025 has shifted from being a bold statement to a source of comfort in daily life. Many adults now see it not as a hobby or an experiment but as a regular and reliable part of their routine. What was once new and ever-changing has transformed into a calmer practice, focusing on consistency, […] The post Vaping in 2025 and the Quiet Shift Toward Comfort, Routine, and Nicotine Salts appeared first on Tekedia.

The ARP marks Lebara Nigeria’s latest pre-launch move as the company seeks to build brand presence, distribution capacity, and market readiness while its network launch timeline stretches into 2026. 

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has unveiled an industry-first, multi-platform digital advertising campaign created using Hybrid AI. The fusion of human-led creative disciplines, including live action, CGI, and photography, with cutting-edge generative AI, and featuring the world’s largest AI digital twin for a single object. Production partner nmatic.ai, one of the world’s first Hybrid AI creative production […]

As global organisations race to embed AI, redesign operating models and introduce new digital capabilities, South African enterprises are confronting a more complex reality. The technology exists, the ambition is high, but execution, and more specifically, human behaviour, remains the hardest and most underestimated part of transformation. This is the view of Anton Hingeston and […]

Airtel’s planned overdraft would break Safaricom’s monopoly in the mobile money credit, bringing competition into a product that has become embedded in users' everyday spending.

Shares of MTN Nigeria Plc delivered one of the strongest performances on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) on Tuesday, as renewed investor confidence drove the stock to a new all-time high. The telecom heavyweight gained N55 per share, closing the trading session at N605, a level that represents both a 52-week high and the highest market […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

Paystack Inc. has entered Nigeria’s banking sector with the acquisition of Ladder Microfinance Bank.

In today's edition: Uber Kenya discontinues Visa card option || US Reps vote for AGOA comeback || Uganda’s telecom kill-switch || NALA deepens stablecoin payments play

The digital asset market has hosted thousands of token launches, yet identifying the best crypto presale requires moving past social media hype to scrutinize the underlying technology, the team’s commitment, and the real-world problems being solved. In January 2026, one project is successfully meeting every metric used to define a top-tier opportunity: Zero Knowledge Proof […] The post Here’s Why Zero Knowledge Proof (ZKP) Is Being Labeled a 600x Crypto Presale for 2026 appeared first on Tekedia.

Dogecoin saw movement again during the week. The price climbed close to 5.4%, moving from around $0.077 to nearly $0.081 after renewed social chatter online. At the same time, Bitcoin and Ethereum remained mostly unchanged, and overall trading activity followed a familiar cycle. Interest rose fast, then cooled just as quickly. This behavior has become […] The post Dogecoin’s Meme Era Is Slowing Down, Yet Zero Knowledge Proof’s Presale Auction Begins to Heat Up! appeared first on Tekedia.

Brazil’s competition authority has ordered WhatsApp to suspend a controversial policy that prevents third-party artificial intelligence companies from offering chatbots on the messaging platform, opening a new front in a growing global regulatory challenge to Meta’s AI strategy. The order, issued by the Conselho Administrativo de Defesa Econômica (CADE), also launches a formal investigation into […] The post Brazil Antitrust Watchdog Moves Against WhatsApp Over AI Chatbot Ban, Raising Fresh Pressure on Meta appeared first on Tekedia.

Zero Knowledge Proof (ZKP) is a privacy-focused Layer 1 blockchain created to address a major barrier slowing artificial intelligence use and enterprise blockchain growth. The challenge is simple but serious: how can systems process sensitive data without revealing that data to anyone at any time? This question has blocked many real use cases, and Zero […] The post What Is Zero Knowledge Proof (ZKP)? A Full Overview of the $100M Privacy Blockchain Project appeared first on Tekedia.

Every crypto cycle has a quiet chapter that only becomes obvious in hindsight. Long before headlines, price charts, or widespread conviction, a small group of participants notices something subtler: structure forming, systems running, and participation increasing without spectacle. Those moments are rare, but they tend to precede the most outsized outcomes the market has ever […] The post Early Crypto Turned $100 Into Millions Once — Is Zero Knowledge Proof (ZKP) Entering That Phase in 2026? appeared first on Tekedia.

As Binance Coin (BNB) prepares for another $1.2 billion token burn and Monero (XMR) surges on privacy narratives, traders are once again trying to find the best crypto to buy now. BNB leans on exchange-led supply control, while Monero sees renewed momentum from its resistance to surveillance. Both seem promising, but their progress depends on […] The post Zero Knowledge Proof’s 300x Potential Points to Next Crypto Breakout While BNB and Monero Rely on Limits appeared first on Tekedia.

As January 2026 progresses, three specific assets are defining the market conversation. The Shiba Inu coin price is stabilizing near $0.0000085 after a period of volatility, while the Ethereum price today remains close to $3,113 as institutional funds navigate mixed ETF flows. Both tokens are maintaining their positions, yet they currently lack the “ground-floor” entry […] The post BlockDAG’s 1,566% ROI Potential Captures Global Interest; Shiba Inu & Ethereum Face Near-Term Hurdles appeared first on Tekedia.

In a technology industry defined by constant alerts, instant replies, and the expectation of permanent availability, Parker Harris is making a blunt assessment about the cost. He notes that sustained thinking is becoming harder to protect, even for the people building the tools that power modern work. Harris, chief technology officer of Slack and a […] The post Slack’s CTO on Fighting the Attention Economy: Why Turning Everything Off Is Sometimes the Only Way to Think appeared first on Tekedia.

Salesforce is making a renewed and more assertive push to embed generative artificial intelligence into the daily rhythms of office work, betting that Slackbot — once a modest helper — can evolve into a central intelligence layer for modern enterprises struggling with information overload. The company said its AI-powered Slackbot is now rolling out to […] The post Salesforce Pushes Deeper Into Workplace AI with the release of updated Slackbot powered by Anthropic’s AI model appeared first on Tekedia.

Nvidia has sought to quell concerns about its sales practices for the H200 artificial intelligence chips, confirming that it does not require full upfront payment from customers, particularly in China, where regulatory approval for imports remains uncertain. The clarification, provided to Reuters on Tuesday, comes after a January 8 report suggested that Nvidia was imposing […] The post Nvidia Clarifies H200 AI Chip Payment Terms Amid China Export Uncertainty appeared first on Tekedia.

Apple has announced a decision to use Google’s Gemini models to power its long-awaited Siri overhaul, marking a strategic pivot that tightens one of Silicon Valley’s most lucrative partnerships, and reshuffles competitive hierarchies in artificial intelligence. Announced on Monday, the multi-year deal, which also raises fresh questions about market concentration, privacy, and the future role […] The post Apple Taps Google’s Gemini for Siri, Cementing the Duo’s Alliance for the AI Industry appeared first on Tekedia.

President Bola Tinubu has approved Nigeria’s carbon market framework, marking a decisive turn in how Africa’s 4th-largest economy plans to finance its climate ambitions and reposition itself in global capital flows. Framed as both an environmental policy and an economic strategy, the move signals Abuja’s intent to turn emissions reductions into a tradable asset class […] The post Nigeria Bets on Carbon Trading as Tinubu Clears Framework Aimed at $3bn a Year by 2030 appeared first on Tekedia.

The 2026 crypto market is moving fast, and everyone is on the hunt for the next massive winner. While the SUI price today shows some solid strength, the latest Shiba Inu news suggests the famous meme coin is working hard just to stay level. Even though these big names are popular, their massive coin supplies […] The post The $1.7B Presale Revolution: Here’s Why ZKP Eclipses SUI Price Today & Shiba Inu News Cycles appeared first on Tekedia.

The crypto market has been performing well lately, with established coins recording impressive figures. Cardano has been rising steadily, triggering fresh Cardano price prediction discussions about whether it can finally break major resistance. Meanwhile, TRON price has been staying strong, displaying resilience that’s grabbed attention from value-focused participants. But here’s the truth: both projects have […] The post Missed Cardano & TRON’s Surge? Zero Knowledge Proof’s (ZKP) $20 Entry Could Generate 3000x Profits appeared first on Tekedia.

When the crypto market shakes a little, the smart frens don’t panic. They check who’s actually showing strength, not just hype. Below is how our six top picks are doing right now, and why they could still explode over the next six months. Little Pepe (LILPEPE) — The Meme Coin on Steroids Here’s where things […] The post Top 6 Most Bullish Crypto Coins Poised for Huge Price Surges Over the Next 6 Months appeared first on Tekedia.

Tether, the issuer of the USDT stablecoin, has frozen approximately $182 million in USDT across five wallets on the Tron blockchain. This occurred on January 11, 2026, in what appears to be one of its largest single-day enforcement actions recently. The affected wallets held balances ranging from roughly $12 million to $50 million each. Blockchain […] The post Tether Freezes $182M Tied to 5 Wallets on Tron Network appeared first on Tekedia.

President Donald Trump has called for a one-year cap on credit card interest rates at 10%, effective January 20, 2026—the one-year anniversary of his second inauguration. He announced this on Truth Social on January 9/10, 2026 (depending on time zones), stating: “Please be informed that we will no longer let the American Public be ‘ripped […] The post Trump to Cap Credit Card Interest Rates at 10% appeared first on Tekedia.

The quiet but steady rise of voice-based artificial intelligence is beginning to reshape how companies sell, support customers, and interact with consumers. What was once dismissed as clunky call-center automation or unreliable voice assistants is now emerging as a serious enterprise tool, and investors are responding accordingly. That shift is at the heart of Deepgram’s […] The post Deepgram Hits Unicorn Status at $1.3bn With $130m Raise as Voice AI Goes Mainstream appeared first on Tekedia.

Precious metals are surging to new all-time highs right now. As of mid-January 2026, gold has indeed crossed $4,600 per troy ounce with peaks reported around $4,620–$4,630 in recent sessions, while silver has surpassed $83 and pushed even higher reaching records above $85–$86 in spot trading. This marks explosive gains driven by a perfect storm […] The post Gold Crosses $4600, Silver Crosses $83 Amid Broader Precious Metals Performance appeared first on Tekedia.

The crypto market is showing signs of cooling investor sentiment in early 2026, based on the latest data from CoinShares’ weekly digital asset fund flows report covering the week ending around January 10-12, 2026. Digital asset investment products such as ETFs and ETPs from providers like Fidelity, Grayscale, and Ark recorded net outflows of approximately […] The post Digital Asset Products Record over $450M of Outflows Last Week appeared first on Tekedia.

Nigeria has introduced a new cryptocurrency taxation framework under the Nigerian Tax Administration Act (NTAA) 2025, set to take full effect in 2026. The law formally integrates digital assets into the national tax system by linking crypto transactions to Tax Identification Numbers (TINs) and National Identification Numbers (NINs), marking a significant step toward regulating the […] The post Nigeria Introduces Comprehensive Crypto Tax Framework to Formalize Digital Asset Market appeared first on Tekedia.

In 2025, Africa’s start-up ecosystem continues to tell a familiar story. The continent’s “Big Four” Nigeria, Kenya, Egypt, and South Africa still continue to command the lion’s share of venture capital. According to a recent report by Africa: The Big Deal, these four countries accounted for 82% of all start-up funding, a figure that has […] The post Africa’s Start-up Funding in 2025: The Big Four Still Dominate, Kenya Emerges as Top Destination appeared first on Tekedia.

ChatGPT became the fastest-growing app when it was launched in 2022, spearheading generative artificial intelligence on its way to becoming the most valuable chatbot. However, the meteoric rise of AI has been shadowed by controversies, including a surge of public anxiety. Fears about mass job losses, misinformation, and even civilizational collapse have dominated debates around […] The post Jensen Huang Pushes Back Hard Against AI ‘Doomerism,’ Warning Fear Is Undermining Innovation and Safety appeared first on Tekedia.

German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil has indicated that establishing price floors a form of minimum price for rare earth elements is under consideration as part of efforts to reduce global dependence on China, which dominates the supply chain. This came up during a meeting of finance ministers from the G7— US, Germany, Japan, Britain, France, […] The post German Minister Suggests Minimum Price Option for Rare Earths appeared first on Tekedia.