Dan Romero, co-founder of the decentralized social protocol Farcaster, has joined Tempo, a blockchain project focused on stablecoin-based payments. Both Farcaster co-founders — Dan Romero and Varun Srinivasan — are making the transition, along with much of their team from Merkle the company behind Farcaster. This follows the recent acquisition of Farcaster by Neynar (a […] The post After Farcaster Acquisition, Cofounders and Team Join Tempo  appeared first on Tekedia.

French authorities have arrested six suspects in connection with the kidnapping of a 35-year-old magistrate and her 67-year-old mother, in a case linked to a cryptocurrency ransom demand. The incident occurred in southeastern France initially reported in the Isère department, with victims later found in the Drôme region. The two women were abducted from their […] The post French Arrests 6 Suspects Linked to a Crypto Ransom Demand appeared first on Tekedia.

Bitmine Immersion Technologies (NYSE American: BMNR) chaired by Tom Lee of Fundstrat fame, is aggressively pursuing an Ethereum treasury strategy they call the “Alchemy of 5%” — aiming to hold 5% of Ethereum’s total supply as a long-term reserve asset. As of press release: They hold 4,325,738 ETH. This represents 3.58% of Ethereum’s circulating and […] The post Bitmine Pursuing an Ethereum Treasury Strategy Called “Alchemy of 5%”  appeared first on Tekedia.

The CryptoPunks collection, specifically a “Hoodie”-trait Punk, sold for 144 ETH, equivalent to around $298,000–$304,000 USD at current ETH price; sources peg it near $300K. Hoodie is one of the rarer and more desirable traits in CryptoPunks, often commanding premiums over the floor price currently around 30 ETH for basic Punks. This sale has sparked […] The post Hoodie CryptoPunk sells for 144 ETH As Discords Require Biometric Face Scan and ID Verification appeared first on Tekedia.

PenCom’s decision to lift equity investment limits signals a deliberate shift to push Nigeria’s pension funds deeper into the capital market at a time when traditional asset classes are offering diminishing flexibility. Nigeria’s National Pension Commission (PenCom) has moved to widen the investment scope of pension fund managers by raising the allowable limits for investments […] The post PenCom Raises Equity Investment Limits for Pension Funds to Tackle Asset Shortages appeared first on Tekedia.

SEO agencies run multiple client sites. Each one needs to load fast, stay online, and respond to server requests without delays. The hosting provider behind those sites affects Core Web Vitals scores, crawl efficiency, and user retention rates. A slow server means slower indexing. Poor uptime means lost rankings. The choice of host is a […] The post The 7 Best Hosting Providers for SEO Agencies appeared first on Tekedia.

MLB has collaborated with Google Cloud to power advanced real-time analytics, particularly through its Statcast system. Statcast is MLB’s premier tracking technology that captures detailed data from every game across all 30 ballparks. A single MLB game generates more than 15 million data points—including pitch velocity, spin rates, player positioning, swing mechanics, exit velocities, and […] The post AWS/Google Cloud Partnership Represents the NBA’s Biggest Push into AI Integration  appeared first on Tekedia.

Clooper vs TravelPerk vs Wakanow for Business: Which Is the Best AfricanCompany? Meta Description:This article compares Clooper, TravelPerk, and Wakanow for Business, examining their features, pricing, and suitability for African… TechCity

Jump Trading, a Chicago-based quantitative trading firm, is set to acquire small equity stakes in the prediction market platforms Kalshi and Polymarket as part of agreements to provide liquidity on both platforms. Under the deal with Kalshi, Jump will receive a fixed amount of equity in exchange for its market-making services, ensuring smooth trading by […] The post Jump Trading, A Quant Firm, Set to Acquire Equities on Kalshi and Polymarket  appeared first on Tekedia.

Vitalik Buterin, Ethereum’s co-founder, recently shared an updated vision on integrating Ethereum with artificial intelligence (AI), explicitly critiquing the mainstream “race to AGI” (artificial general intelligence) framing as flawed and undifferentiated. Instead of rushing toward raw power concentration; where the winner simply dominates, he advocates for a deliberate, positive direction that prioritizes human freedom, empowerment, […] The post Vitalik’s Updated Vision Looks Inwards On How Ethereum will Integrate AI Agents  appeared first on Tekedia.

The online gaming and betting scene in 2026 grows more dynamic every day, fueled by standout events and creative promotions. BC.Game captures attention with its $50,000 CS2 Masters Championship, a premier Counter-Strike 2 LAN tournament in Bucharest that unites elite teams to battle for substantial prize money and valuable ranking points. At the same time, […] The post Spartans Tops Online Betting with One-of-One Hypercar Giveaway, Beating BC.Game &  Borgata’s Limited Rewards! appeared first on Tekedia.

The digital gaming world thrives on innovation, and in February 2026, the best online betting platforms are continuously redefining the user experience. Whether it is through aggressive bonus structures, navigating complex regulatory environments, or offering prizes previously thought impossible, the industry is moving fast. Currently, 1xBet is solidifying its foothold in India with accessible rewards, […] The post The Best of Online Betting: 1xBet Bonuses, MyStake’s Pivot, and Spartans’ Mansory Jesko Giveaway appeared first on Tekedia.

Backpack, the crypto exchange and wallet platform founded by former FTX employees including CEO Armani Ferrante and others, has reportedly outlined its token distribution plans while pursuing a major funding round. Backpack is in advanced talks to raise $50 million in fresh funding at a $1 billion pre-money valuation, potentially achieving unicorn status. Some sources […] The post Backpack Announces Token Distribution While Pushing for a Major Funding Round  appeared first on Tekedia.

In late 2025 particularly Q4 and December, German factory orders saw significant increases, with a notable surge of 7.8% month-on-month in December—the largest in two years. This was driven heavily by large orders in fabricated metal products (+30.2%), machinery, electrical equipment, and defense-related contracts. Excluding volatile large contracts, orders still rose modestly (+0.9%). This contributed […] The post Sentiments Surrounding Metal and Manufacturing Remain Subdued in Germany appeared first on Tekedia.

Ledger has announced an integration with OKX DEX. This partnership allows Ledger wallet users via the Ledger Live app to perform non-custodial, on-chain token swaps directly through OKX’s decentralized exchange aggregator, while keeping full self-custody of their assets. Every transaction is signed directly on the Ledger hardware device, ensuring private keys never leave the wallet […] The post Ledger Integration with OKX DEX Accelerates Onchain Plugins  appeared first on Tekedia.

If you chart the average number of jobs created monthly in the United States since 2021, a clear downward arc emerges, from the exuberant highs of nearly 600,000 jobs per month to figures now hovering below 100,000. Yet unemployment remains relatively low. This is not necessarily because the economy is booming, but partly because immigration […] The post On Jobs, What Is Your Plan B? appeared first on Tekedia.

When market momentum fades, traders often step back to rethink where confidence still holds. Recent price action reflects this pause. The Uniswap price continues to trade near $3.93, sitting below important weekly moving averages and pointing to limited upside unless momentum returns. At the same time, the Monero price usd remains under pressure following several […] The post ZKP Moves Into Stage 2 With 190M Daily Cap as Uniswap and Monero Stay Under Pressure appeared first on Tekedia.

Terra GO is a Kenyan school transport system that logs student handovers using NFC taps, giving parents and schools verified arrival, pickup, and bus journey records.

Kris Marszalek, the co-founder and CEO of Crypto.com, purchased the domain AI.com for approximately $70 million in cryptocurrency in April 2025. This is reported as the largest publicly disclosed domain name sale in history, surpassing previous records like the ~$50 million for CarInsurance.com. The seller was a Malaysian entrepreneur named Arsyan Ismail and the deal […] The post Kris Marszalek’s AI.com Went Live During Super Bowl Ads  appeared first on Tekedia.

This week, several major crypto assets have moved deeper into bearish territory. The Sui price today reflects this trend, with the token sliding to around $1.04 as selling pressure increases and buyers struggle to regain control. At the same time, the Solana price prediction 2026 places SOL at an important turning point. The token is […] The post BlockDAG’s No-Vesting Private Sale Signals 200x Potential While Solana & SUI Struggle appeared first on Tekedia.

Gold has reclaimed the $5,000 per ounce level after a volatile period—including a sharp pullback from its all-time high above $5,600 in January and a dip below $5,000 earlier this month—gold prices have bounced back strongly in recent trading sessions. Spot gold is trading around $5,005–$5,014 per ounce today, up roughly 0.75–1% on the day, […] The post Gold Reclaimed $5000 Per Ounce After Brief Dip appeared first on Tekedia.

Flying Tulip, the on-chain financial system and DeFi protocol founded by Andre Cronje known for Yearn.finance and other projects, has announced that its Intent and Supporter participation (whitelist rounds) for the public token sale is now live. This comes ahead of the broader public sale phase starting on February 16, 2026, with tokens becoming transferable […] The post Flying Tulip’s Intent and Supporter Participation Goes Live  appeared first on Tekedia.

Binance has confirmed that its Secure Asset Fund for Users (SAFU) recently purchased 4,225 Bitcoin worth approximately $300 million using stablecoins. This occurred amid a market dip where Bitcoin was trading around the $68,000–$69,000 range in various reports. This move is part of Binance’s broader plan, announced in late January 2026, to convert roughly $1 […] The post Implications of Binance’s $300M Secure Asset Fund for Users (SAFU) Funds appeared first on Tekedia.

Wintermute’s CEO, Evgeny Gaevoy, has publicly debunked or expressed strong skepticism toward recent rumors in the crypto market suggesting that a major institution or fund has “blown up” i.e., suffered a catastrophic collapse or liquidation. This appears to stem from market volatility around early February 2026, including a sharp drop in Bitcoin and broader crypto […] The post Wintermute Says It Remains Committed to Bridging Traditional Finance with Crypto  appeared first on Tekedia.

Jumia, the pan-African e-commerce marketplace, has reported a solid financial performance for the fourth quarter (Q4) ended December 31, 2025, reflecting accelerating revenue growth, improved operating efficiency, and a significant reduction in cash burn. The company posted revenue of $61.4 million, up from $45.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2024, representing a 34% year-over-year […] The post Jumia Posts 34% Revenue Growth, Slashes Cash Burn in Strong Q4 2025 Performance appeared first on Tekedia.

A single lawsuit following a workplace accident can bankrupt a small business that lacks the correct insurance protections. Many UK business owners mistake one form of liability cover for another, leaving dangerous gaps in their defensive strategy. Differentiating between these two types of insurance is a critical requirement for any commercial entity operating in the […] The post Public Liability vs. Employers’ Liability: The UK Differences appeared first on Tekedia.

The telecom bond market, where companies raise debt from investors by issuing tradable securities, provides the long-term, reliable capital required to build digital infrastructure at scale. 

MegaETH, an Ethereum Layer 2 blockchain focused on real-time, high-throughput performance targeting up to 100,000 TPS, has launched its public mainnet. This marks a major milestone for the project, which positions itself as a monolithic scaling solution for Ethereum. However, the Token Generation Event (TGE) for its native token $MEGA is not tied to a […] The post MegaETH Mainnet Launch with KPI Based Token Generation Event appeared first on Tekedia.

Lagos vs Nairobi vs Cape Town Tech: Comparing 3 African Hubs 2026 A comparative guide to Lagos, Nairobi, and Cape Town as African tech hubs. The article covers funding, talent, infrastructure, regulatory considerations, and practical takeaways for founders and investors. TechCity

Healthcare systems across emerging and fast-growing markets are under pressure to scale quickly. Population growth, longer life expectancy, and accelerating urbanization are driving demand for long-term and institutional care at a pace many systems struggle to match. This pressure is not confined to developing regions. Large, mature cities such as Chicago face similar challenges as […] The post Why Healthcare Safety Should Be a Strategic Priority for Emerging Health Markets appeared first on Tekedia.

Safaricom, in partnership with the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE), has today launched Ziidi Trader, a new platform on the M-PESA app that enables Kenyans to buy and sell listed shares on the NSE directly from their mobile phones. The launch represents a significant step in expanding access to capital markets, leveraging M-PESA’s scale to bring […]

In the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), the AI sector attracted $858 million in funding in 2025, accounting for 22% of total venture capital raised in the region.

10 février 2026 Hello! Welcome to The Next Wave: Francophone Africa, your weekly deep dive into the tech ecosystem across French-speaking Africa. By default, this newsletter is in French—but don’t worry, you can click the button below to switch to the English version. Read in English Bonjour 👋, La semaine dernière, nous avons rencontré Babacar […]

The collapse of the proposed acquisition has dealt a blow to the Nigerian lender’s rapid pan-African expansion strategy, which has relied heavily on acquisitions to enter tightly regulated markets. 

Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko known as Toly has been developing an open-source framework called Percolator, a high-performance, on-chain perpetual futures decentralized exchange (perps DEX) designed specifically for the Solana blockchain. The project first surfaced publicly in October 2025 when Yakovenko published detailed documentation and code on his GitHub repository. He described it as an experimental, […] The post Toly Deploys Percolator for Onchain Perps on Solana appeared first on Tekedia.

Raenest, a Nigerian-based cross-border payments and remittance startup, has launched its services in India and the Philippines, marking its expansion into South and Southeast Asia. The move is aimed at serving freelancers and digital professionals who earn income across borders, particularly those working with clients in the United States, the United Kingdom, and other global […] The post Raenest Expands into India and the Philippines to Tap Asia’s Booming Freelance Economy appeared first on Tekedia.