China’s leading artificial intelligence server provider xFusion has taken a formal step toward a stock market debut, hiring Citic Securities to guide it through preparations for an initial public offering, as investor appetite for AI-linked companies continues to surge. A regulatory filing published on Wednesday on the website of the China Securities Regulatory Commission showed […] The post Huawei Spin-Off xFusion Lines Up IPO Adviser as China’s AI Stock Boom Draws in Server Heavyweights appeared first on Tekedia.

During CNBC’s Power Lunch and related segments including Fast Money, host Brian Sullivan stated: “The hottest crypto trade of the year is not Bitcoin, it is not Ether, it is XRP.” Correspondent MacKenzie Sigalos described XRP as the “new cryptocurrency darling” and a quiet breakout trade. XRP surged 20-25% in the first week of January […] The post CNBC Calls XRP the Hottest Crypto Trade of the Year appeared first on Tekedia.

The USD remains the dominant reserve currency by a significant margin. According to the latest available data from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Currency Composition of Official Foreign Exchange Reserves (COFER) and related analyses up to Q3 2025: The USD accounts for approximately 56-58% of allocated foreign exchange reserves around $7-7.4 trillion in value. This is […] The post Key Impacts of Gold’s Rising Role in Global Reserves appeared first on Tekedia.

Gold prices fell more than 1% on Wednesday as investors locked in profits after a strong recent rally, though losses were pared as weaker-than-expected U.S. labor market data reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve will begin cutting interest rates this year. Spot gold was down 0.9% at $4,445.32 per ounce by 1:36 p.m. ET (1836 […] The post Gold Retreats on Profit-Taking After Rally, But Fed Rate-Cut Bets and Global Risks Keep Bullion Supported appeared first on Tekedia.

Spain’s financial regulator, the Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores (CNMV), has imposed a fine of €5 million on Elon Musk’s social media platform X (formerly Twitter), permitting fraudulent advertisements related to crypto services. X is highly favored by several industry players to promote a wide range of assets from the crypto heatmap. The CNMV […] The post Spain Fines X €5 Million for Allowing Fraudulent Crypto Ads appeared first on Tekedia.

While the Big Four will still matter because of their proven commercial outcomes for investors, Francophone Africa could be an emerging market worth exploring.

Mukuru, a leading next-generation financial services platform, has partnered with global foreign exchange provider Travelex to significantly expand cash payout options for remittance customers across South Africa. The collaboration strengthens Mukuru’s ability to deliver accessible, secure, and convenient financial services to millions of customers who rely on remittances to support everyday living. As part of […]

Localized services play an important role in many economies, especially where national scale models struggle to address specific regional needs. These services often operate within narrow geographic boundaries and depend heavily on trust, timing, and relevance. Unlike mass market offerings, localized services must balance efficiency with sensitivity to privacy and context. Technology has become a […] The post How Technology Enables Discretion and Efficiency in Localized Services appeared first on Tekedia.

ASUS has announced the Zenbook DUO (2026) UX8407, an evolved take on its pioneering dual-screen laptop that delivers more power, greater portability, and a refined user experience aimed squarely at professionals and creators. Building on the success of its predecessor, the new Zenbook DUO blends cutting-edge performance with a compact, travel-ready design. At the heart […]

Africa’s relationship with technology shifted in 2025. After decades as a net consumer of imported devices, networks and energy systems, the continent is starting to treat hardware manufacturing as strategic infrastructure, not an industrial afterthought.

Dell is rolling out 2 groundbreaking UltraSharp monitors: a massive 132-cm ultrawide curved 6K model built for financial traders, executives, engineers, and data experts, and an 81-cm 4K QD-OLED display designed for creative pros who need spot-on color accuracy. Dell is expanding this legacy and introducing two new trailblazing monitors—the new Dell UltraSharp 52 Thunderbolt […]

MSCI announced that it will not proceed with its earlier proposal to exclude digital asset treasury companies (DATCOs or DATs)—firms where digital assets primarily Bitcoin make up 50% or more of total assets—from its MSCI Global Investable Market Indexes as part of the February 2026 Index Review. Companies currently included in MSCI indexes, such as […] The post MSCI Index Decides to keep DATs Including MicroStrategy in their Index appeared first on Tekedia.

Bitcoin closed the daily candle in the red, marking its first negative daily close of the year after a strong start with several green days in early January. Bitcoin began the year on a bullish note, rallying approximately 5-8% from late-2025 lows around $88,000, briefly touching highs near $94,700. Previous days showed gains: January 3: […] The post Bitcoin Closes the Day in the Red for the First Time in 2026 appeared first on Tekedia.

Agriculture has long been the backbone of many African economies, employing a significant portion of the population and providing critical food security. Yet, despite its central role, the sector has faced persistent challenges: low mechanisation, fragmented supply chains, labor-intensive practices, and the pressures of a growing population.  In recent years, however, African farmers have begun […]

As Bitcoin works its way through a gradual recovery phase, a different kind of momentum is building across the AI crypto sector. Ozak AI ($OZ) is emerging as one of the strongest presale performers of early 2026, combining artificial intelligence and decentralized physical infrastructure into a fast-scaling investment narrative. Designed as a fusion of predictive […] The post Bitcoin Slowly Recovers, but Ozak AI Experiences Rapid Growth — $5.41M Raised Shows Where the Momentum Really Is appeared first on Tekedia.

The Queue Problem Isn’t Going Away I’ve spent the past year knee-deep in the world of retail transformation – building SoftPOS systems with my team at Halo Dot, running live demos on devices in actual stores, and seeing the difference it makes when technology gets into the hands of people who know how to sell. […]

Bitcoin’s setting the pace right now, and many analysts are starting to think that 2026 could be a year we remember. Two assets continue to make headlines, but for entirely different reasons. Ethereum’s holding strong, and that’s got traders feeling like a bull run is just around the corner. But while ETH’s trajectory looks promising, […] The post Little Pepe (LILPEPE) and Ethereum (ETH): 2 Top Cryptos Set to Explode Alongside Bitcoin (BTC) in 2026 appeared first on Tekedia.

Why Transparency and Values on Japansdates Matter More Than Ever Dating in 2026 may look very different from what it was just a few years ago. People are more aware of how online platforms like Japansdate shape communication, pacing, and expectations. Instead of chasing fast matches or surface-level interactions, many users may be looking for […] The post Love in 2026: Why Transparency and Values on Japansdates Matter More Than Ever appeared first on Tekedia.

Nike quietly sold its NFT and digital products subsidiary RTFKT acquired in 2021 during the NFT boom in December 2025, with the deal effective December 16. The buyer and terms were not disclosed. This follows Nike’s earlier decision to wind down RTFKT’s operations and pause NFT production amid a broader NFT market downturn— market cap […] The post Implications of Nike Quietly Selling RTFKT NFT Brand appeared first on Tekedia.

Morgan Stanley filed a registration statement (Form S-1) with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on January 7, 2026, for the Morgan Stanley Ethereum Trust, a proposed spot Ethereum (ETH) exchange-traded fund (ETF). The trust aims to track the price of Ether (ETH) by directly holding the cryptocurrency, functioning as a passive investment vehicle. […] The post Morgan Stanley Files Form S-1 with U.S. SEC for Morgan Stanley Ethereum Trust appeared first on Tekedia.

Real?time payment networks are reshaping how money moves across emerging markets, with Africa now one of the fastest?evolving regions for instant digital transactions. The infrastructure rollouts of recent years are beginning to influence everyday behaviour, from how consumers pay merchants to how businesses manage liquidity. Entrepreneurs watching these shifts describe a landscape where immediacy is […] The post Instant Digital Payments Reset Consumer Expectations Across Emerging Markets appeared first on Tekedia.

Evidence suggests that Nigeria is unlikely to flip a switch overnight into full hyperscale AI dominance. However, at least one AI-focused facility is likely to go live by late 2026, particularly as projects like Kasi Cloud and Airtel Nxtra progress.

As the year gets underway, drivers on the inDrive ride-hailing platform are sharpening their skills through a dedicated driver training workshop designed to set the standard for the months ahead. The session focused on professionalism, safety and passenger comfort, ensuring drivers are well equipped to deliver consistent, high-quality ride experiences as demand builds across the […]

Simplifying and Scaling Cloud Network Protection Check Point Software Technologies, a pioneer and global leader in cybersecurity, has announced support for Google Cloud Network Security Integration, delivering a streamlined and non-disruptive approach to deploying cloud firewalls. The integration enables organisations to strengthen network security across complex hybrid and multi-cloud environments without compromising performance or requiring […]

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Nigeria’s rapidly expanding digital economy received a major infrastructure upgrade this week with the launch of the Ikoyi Metro EDGE data center by Fringe Infrastructure Limited. Located in Ikoyi, one of Lagos’ key commercial districts, the facility marks a significant step toward building low-latency, resilient digital infrastructure across the country. The Ikoyi Metro EDGE facility […]

Why Nigerian Travelers Are Driving a Budget-First Shift in Travel Tech GoWāndr, a new travel technology startup, has officially launched its budget-first travel planning app on iOS and Android… TechCity

Japan’s 30-year Japanese Government Bond (JGB) yield reached a new all-time high (ATH) during trading, hitting an intraday peak of approximately 3.527% before closing around 3.50–3.51%. The day’s high at 3.527%, with Trading Economics noting the historical all-time high as 3.53% in January 2026 likely referring to this session’s peak. Reuters reported earlier in the […] The post Japanese Government Bond Yields Reached ATH appeared first on Tekedia.

The U.S. Supreme Court is currently considering a major challenge to President Trump’s broad tariffs imposed in 2025 under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), a 1977 law intended for national emergencies. These tariffs include “reciprocal” duties on goods from nearly all countries starting at 10-50% from April 2025 and “fentanyl-related” penalties on imports […] The post Supreme Court May Enforce Return of $133B of US Tariff Revenue appeared first on Tekedia.

Polymarket has introduced taker-only fees exclusively on its 15-minute crypto prediction markets short-term “up or down” bets on assets like Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and XRP that resolve every 15 minutes. These fees are not retained by Polymarket as revenue—instead, 100% of the collected fees are redistributed daily in USDC to market makers through the new […] The post Polymarket Introduced Taker-Only Fees Exclusively on 15-Minute Crypto Prediction Markets  appeared first on Tekedia.

Market systems are inherently imperfect because information asymmetry makes it difficult for demand and supply to naturally converge at an optimal equilibrium. To correct this imperfection, societies create companies. Companies serve as organizing platforms that bring demand and supply together so that transactions can happen efficiently. When you are hungry, you do not go from […] The post What Is Minimum Viable Demand (MVD)? appeared first on Tekedia.

Benchmark copper prices on the London Metal Exchange (LME) surged past $13,000 per metric ton for the first time, reaching intraday highs around $13,387–$13,387.50 on January 6, before settling slightly lower. This extends a massive rally from 2025 up ~42% annually, driven by: Tight global supply from mine disruptions e.g., strikes in Chile, accidents in […] The post Copper Reaches ATH As K9Strategy Burns 144 BoDoggos appeared first on Tekedia.

Intel is preparing a deeper push into gaming hardware, setting its sights on the fast-growing handheld gaming market with a new chip and platform built specifically for portable devices. The move, unveiled at CES, signals a strategic attempt to enter a segment where rivals, particularly AMD, have already built a commanding lead and where technical […] The post Intel Targets Handheld Gaming With Panther Lake, Testing Its Manufacturing Revival Against AMD’s Grip appeared first on Tekedia.

Tanzania-born remittance startup NALA has unveiled the NALA USD Global Account, a product designed to redefine global money management for emerging markets. The stablecoin-backed account enables users to save in USD, send money across borders, and maintain access to their funds anytime, anywhere. Expressing excitement, CEO Benjamin Fernandes said, “I’m excited to unveil USD Global […] The post NALA Launches Stablecoin-backed USD Global Account to Revolutionize Cross-Border Money Management appeared first on Tekedia.

Samsung Electronics is poised to cap off the year with its strongest quarterly profit in more than six years, riding a severe global shortage of memory chips that has sent prices soaring as customers scramble to secure components needed for artificial intelligence workloads. The world’s largest memory chipmaker is expected to report a 160% jump […] The post Samsung Set for Biggest Profit Surge in Years as AI-Driven Chip Shortage Supercharges Memory Prices appeared first on Tekedia.

Nigeria’s naira could stage a meaningful recovery in 2026, strengthening to between N1,350 and N1,450 per dollar, as foreign exchange reforms, improving liquidity, and easing inflation begin to reshape the macroeconomic landscape, according to CardinalStone Partners. The projection is contained in the firm’s 2026 economic outlook report, “Indicators Align for Sustained Macro Gains,” published on […] The post Naira to Strengthen to N1350/$1 in 2026 as FX Reforms and Liquidity Gains Offset Oil Market Headwinds — CardinalStone appeared first on Tekedia.