By threatening interim measures against Meta, EU regulators are signaling that access to dominant platforms like WhatsApp will be treated as a frontline competition issue in the AI era, not one to be settled years later. European Union competition regulators have taken a decisive step against Meta Platforms, warning that they may order the U.S. […] The post EU Moves to Rein In Meta’s AI Strategy on WhatsApp, Threatens Interim Measures appeared first on Tekedia.

Alphabet’s AI spending spree is reshaping its balance sheet, risk profile, and core business model, marking a turning point in how even Big Tech funds and manages growth. Alphabet is turning again to the debt market to help bankroll one of the most aggressive artificial intelligence investment drives in corporate history, while simultaneously flagging fresh […] The post Alphabet Returns to Debt Markets as AI Spending Soars, Warning of New Risks to Ads and Excess Capacity appeared first on Tekedia.

Crypto funds record over $1.5B worth of outflows last week refer to recent reports on digital asset investment products including spot Bitcoin ETFs and broader crypto ETPs, amid a sharp market correction in early 2026. U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs saw significant outflows, with reports citing around $1.5 billion in net outflows over a multi-day streak. […] The post Crypto Funds Recorded Over $1.5B Outflows Last Week  appeared first on Tekedia.

Bitcoin’s mining difficulty has experienced its largest single downward adjustment since China’s 2021 mining crackdown, with a drop of approximately 11% specifically around 11.16% in the most recent reports. This adjustment took effect recently, at block height ~935,424, reducing the difficulty from over 141.67 trillion to about 125.86 trillion. This marks one of the steepest […] The post Bitcoin Hashrate Faces Largest Single Downward Adjustment  appeared first on Tekedia.

South Korean regulators have launched an investigation into Bithumb following a major operational error where the cryptocurrency exchange accidentally distributed approximately 620,000 Bitcoin worth around $40–44 billion at the time, or up to $60 billion in some reports to users as part of a promotional rewards campaign. The incident occurred on February 6, 2026, during […] The post Bithumb’s 2000 BTC Fat-finger Drags Probe from Investigators appeared first on Tekedia.

CyberKongz is launching the $DEATHSTR token today. This is an experimental on-chain “strategy token” protocol, evolving from models like those pioneered by Token Works. It’s designed as a perpetual flywheel that uses token taxes to buy NFTs from rotating collections; voted on by holders every 3 days, then relists them at ~20% below the lowest […] The post CyberKongz’s $DEATHSTR Token Goes Live Today  appeared first on Tekedia.

U.S. Treasury yields edged higher at the start of the week on Monday, as investors positioned themselves ahead of a critical slate of delayed economic data, including the January nonfarm payrolls report, amid lingering uncertainty over Federal Reserve leadership and the trajectory of interest rates. At 2:48 a.m. ET, the benchmark 10-year Treasury yield climbed […] The post U.S. Treasury Yields Rise Modestly as Markets Brace for Delayed January Jobs Report and Packed Economic Calendar appeared first on Tekedia.

Nigerian CEOs are entering 2026 with increased confidence, supported by improving macroeconomic conditions. This confidence is emerging amidst a changing threat landscape. As these businesses navigate an increasingly digital landscape, CEOs are prioritizing the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) to secure a competitive edge this year. Industry leaders are reportedly leveraging AI to streamline operations, […] The post AI Adoption Leads Nigerian CEOs’ Push For Competitive Advantage in 2026 appeared first on Tekedia.

Tether, the issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin USDT, is undergoing a significant transformation and expanding its operations far beyond its core stablecoin business. Recent reports, particularly from the Financial Times describe Tether as accelerating its evolution from a primarily crypto-focused infrastructure provider into a more diversified holding company-like entity. Tether’s headcount has grown to […] The post Tether is Expanding Into a Holding Company-like Entity  appeared first on Tekedia.

Jon Radoff argues that software development has progressively democratized over time, evolving from highly specialized, resource-intensive work to something more accessible and “creator-like”—where individuals or small teams can build, distribute, and monetize tools with far less friction. It’s framing a major shift in the software industry, accelerated by AI advancements. The invention of the compiler; […] The post Jon Radoff: “Software’s Creator Era Has Arrived” appeared first on Tekedia.

Markets treated Sanae Takaichi’s landslide election victory as a green light for a renewed, more assertive version of Japan’s growth-first economic experiment. Japanese equities surged to fresh record highs on Monday, leading gains across Asia after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi secured a decisive election victory that markets swiftly interpreted as a mandate for aggressive pro-growth […] The post Japanese Stocks Surge to Record Highs as Takaichi’s Election Landslide Supercharges Market Optimism appeared first on Tekedia.

S&P’s latest downgrade points to a property crisis that has shifted from a cyclical downturn into a structural constraint on China’s economy, with mounting risks for growth, developers, banks, and local governments. China’s property slump is deepening into what ratings agency S&P Global now describes as a prolonged and entrenched downturn, one that shows little […] The post China Property Slump Deepens as S&P Cuts 2026 Sales Outlook, Warns of Entrenched Oversupply appeared first on Tekedia.

African VC is beginning to look more like credit underwriting than long-term experimentation.

The warning from AlixPartners highlights a major potential shift in the enterprise software landscape. According to analysis detailed in their 2026 Enterprise Software Technology Predictions report and related discussions, AI agents—autonomous, agentic AI systems capable of handling complex tasks, workflows, and decision-making—threaten to disrupt traditional software models significantly. They estimate that up to $500 billion […] The post AI Could Destroy $500B in Enterprise Software Revenue appeared first on Tekedia.

A founder who can describe the product they want to build, and have AI agents construct it, test it, deploy it, and scale it: that person is speaking a world into existence. It’s the ultimate act of creation—turning vision into reality with AI as your infinite apprentice. We’re edging closer to that every day, where […] The post Founder’s Who Can Describe, Build, and Have AI Agents Will Scale  appeared first on Tekedia.

Traditional compilers took us from low-level machine code ? assembly ? higher-level languages like Fortran, C, Python, etc., by letting humans express intent in more human-friendly abstractions while guaranteeing deterministic translation to executable instructions. Now large language models (LLMs) are adding another layer on top: Natural language intent ? LLM “compilation” ? executable code (or […] The post LLMs Are Probabilistic Interpreters for Natural Language Intent  appeared first on Tekedia.

Shares of Shanghai-based interconnect chip designer Montage Technology Co. Ltd. surged more than 64% in their Hong Kong trading debut on Monday, February 9, 2026, closing at HK$175 ($22.39) after pricing at the top of the range at HK$106.89. The IPO raised HK$7.02 billion ($902 million), marking one of the strongest listings in the Chinese […] The post Montage Technology Soars 64% in Hong Kong Debut, Raising $902m as Chinese Chip Firms Ride AI and Self-Reliance Wave appeared first on Tekedia.

Nigeria’s telecom and financial regulators are moving to mandate 24-hour refunds for everyday airtime and data mistakes, from over-purchases to wrong-number transfers.

Oil’s retreat reflects a temporary easing of geopolitical anxiety rather than a fundamental shift in supply risks, leaving prices highly exposed to fresh shocks. Oil prices fell more than 1% on Monday as traders dialed back risk premiums tied to the Middle East, encouraged by signs of continued diplomacy between the United States and Iran […] The post Oil Slips as U.S.–Iran Talks Cool Supply Fears, but Geopolitical Risks Linger appeared first on Tekedia.

AI is no longer a distant efficiency tool for private credit portfolios; it is emerging as a direct threat to the revenue foundations of one of the market’s most heavily financed borrower classes. Private credit markets are confronting a new and potentially structural risk as artificial intelligence tools begin to encroach on the core business […] The post AI Threatens Private credit’s $3 trillion market amid pressures on software firms appeared first on Tekedia.

Raenest, a Nigerian cross-border payments company offering multicurrency accounts for freelancers and businesses, has launched its services in India and the Philippines.

In the past two years, Equinix has moved beyond the cable landing itself. It has built a modular cable landing station, rolled out roughly 250 kilometres of new terrestrial fibre linking Akwa Ibom to Rivers State

Silicon Valley’s reputation centers on technology companies and innovation, but the region’s success depends equally on service infrastructure supporting tech workers. Engineers, executives, and entrepreneurs working intense schedules need reliable services handling life’s necessities – accommodation for business travelers, meals for those working late, transportation between offices and homes, and various personal services they lack […] The post Silicon Valley’s Service Economy: The Infrastructure Supporting Tech Workers appeared first on Tekedia.

The service is targeted at African companies that have raised under $1 million and need focused, fast-turnaround communications support.

Taiwan’s Vice Premier Cheng Li-chiun delivered a firm rejection on Sunday, declaring that relocating 40% of the island’s semiconductor production capacity to the United States is “impossible,” directly countering repeated demands from U.S. officials amid escalating geopolitical tensions over critical technology supply chains. In an interview broadcast on Taiwanese television channel CTS, Cheng stated she […] The post Taiwan Firmly Rejects U.S. Push to Relocate 40% of Semiconductor Capacity, Citing “Impossible” Logistics and Strategic Roots appeared first on Tekedia.

Musk’s lunar pivot is not just about speed, but about anchoring SpaceX’s commercial, AI, and geopolitical ambitions closer to Earth before attempting the harder leap to Mars. Elon Musk has redrawn the roadmap for SpaceX’s interplanetary ambitions, elevating the Moon from a stepping stone to a strategic destination in its own right. The billionaire founder […] The post Musk Reorders SpaceX’s Spacefaring Ambitions, Puts Moon City Ahead of Mars appeared first on Tekedia.

Gold’s return above $5,000 and silver’s outsized surge underscore how macro uncertainty and systematic hedge-fund strategies are now reinforcing each other in the precious metals market. Gold and silver extended their rally on Monday, with bullion reclaiming the psychologically important $5,000-per-ounce level as a softer U.S. dollar and expectations around future interest rate cuts continued […] The post Gold and silver extended rally on Monday, with gold reclaiming $5,000-per-ounce appeared first on Tekedia.

In recent years, Nigeria has quietly become one of Africa’s most active retail trading markets. What began as interest in forex and crypto speculation has evolved into something more structured: a growing number of Nigerian traders are now pursuing a prop trading career through international prop firms. The appeal is obvious. Instead of risking personal […] The post Prop Trading Career in Nigeria: Market Reality, Income Potential, and Long-Term Outlook appeared first on Tech In Africa.

In recent years, global ecommerce giants such as Shein and Temu have aggressively pursued market share in Africa. Their low prices and vast product assortments have captured attention — but for local retailers, the rise of these entrants presents both a challenge and an opportunity. The reality is clear: competing head-to-head on price with global […]

Africa hosts an estimated US$29.5 trillion in mine-site mineral value, representing about 20% of global mineral wealth, yet captures only a fraction of the economic value embedded in this endowment, according to a new study released today by Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) Of this total, US$8.6 trillion remains undeveloped, reflecting an under-explored continent where fragmented […] The post Africa Must Rewire US$29.5 Trillion Mineral Endowment Around Industry, Infrastructure and Demand, Africa Finance Corporation Study Say appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Mobile money has reshaped how millions of Africans send, receive, and store value. Yet for many users, access to online payments beyond local ecosystems has remained out of reach. In Senegal, however, that barrier is beginning to ease. Wave Mobile Money has officially launched a Visa virtual card, integrated directly into the Wave app, in […] The post Wave, Visa and Ecobank Senegal launch virtual card to expand online payments appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Sedna Africa has successfully delivered and commissioned the digital network infrastructure enabling autonomous drilling at First Quantum Minerals’ Sentinel Mine in Kalumbila. The project forms part of First Quantum’s broader strategy to modernize operations, improve safety and increase productivity as the company works toward its long-term copper production targets. Sedna Africa was responsible for supplying, […]

If you work in tech, you already know that AI is out there shaping how tech jobs look, feel, and evolve. Many people worry about replacement, but the real story is more practical.  Tech jobs are being reshaped, not erased. Roles are shifting, expectations are changing, and workflows are speeding up. You might already feel […] The post How AI Will Impact Tech Jobs in 2026 appeared first on Tekedia.

The loudest conversations in tech right now are about intelligence. Bigger models. Faster inference. Products that can reason, write, search, and act. But beneath the excitement sits a quieter crisis, one that doesn’t show up in demos or keynote slides. As software systems become more autonomous, the real bottleneck is no longer capability. It is […] The post Amid the AI boom, Ijeoma Eti Is Solving the Harder Problem Everyone Is Ignoring: Infrastructure Trust, Security, and Compliance appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Africa’s digital landscape is evolving fast. Smartphone penetration is rising, data costs are falling, and users are no longer satisfied with surface-level interactions. They want spaces that feel safe, relevant, and reflective of who they are. In other words, trust and community are becoming competitive differentiators in a way that global tech trends often overlook. […] The post Why Trust and Community Will Define the Next Wave of African Social Platforms appeared first on Tech In Africa.

In a landmark moment for South Africa’s telecommunications sector, Vuma, the Maziv-owned trailblazer of high-speed fibre-to-the-home, is ecstatic to announce that it has officially surpassed the one million subscriber milestone. What started as a grassroots project in the streets of Parkhurst has surged into a nationwide digital revolution. Today, Vuma stands as a titan of […]