Artificial intelligence has become a central driver of business process optimization across industries. Organizations are increasingly leveraging AI to streamline operations, reduce costs, and enhance decision-making. Unlike traditional automation, which follows predefined rules, AI introduces adaptability, allowing systems to learn from data and continuously improve performance. As digital ecosystems expand, AI is being embedded into […] The post The Role of AI in Business Process Optimization appeared first on Tekedia.

Being a digital nomad, not simply in name only, can feel like a dream. Barring the cost and effort it takes to plan, prepare, and travel on short notice, frequent trips offer plenty of chance encounters, but they also test your tolerance for misadventures.

Anthropic has begun quietly testing a new frontier AI model that it describes as a clear “step change” beyond anything it has released before. The company acknowledged Thursday after draft documents detailing the project were accidentally left exposed in a public data cache, according to Fortune. The model, internally referred to as both Claude Mythos […] The post Anthropic Confirms Testing ‘Claude Mythos,’ Its Most Powerful AI Yet, After Embarrassing Data Leak appeared first on Tekedia.

A U.S. federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by X against a group of global advertisers, rejecting claims that the companies colluded to boycott the platform and deprive it of billions in revenue. The ruling, issued by a district court in Texas, found that X failed to establish jurisdiction and did not present a […] The post Court Dismisses X’s ‘Ad Boycott’ Case, Spotlight Returns to Musk’s Unresolved Advertiser Rift appeared first on Tekedia.

Netflix has quietly increased subscription prices across its tiers, the latest move by the streaming giant to bolster revenue as competition intensifies and content costs continue to climb. The company confirmed that its ad-supported plan, positioned as the entry point for cost-conscious users, now costs $8.99 per month, up from $7.99. The standard ad-free plan […] The post Netflix Raises Prices Again as Streaming Economics Tighten appeared first on Tekedia.

Web3 has moved beyond early-stage experimentation and is steadily shaping how digital businesses are structured and operated. Built on blockchain infrastructure, Web3 introduces decentralized ownership, programmable trust, and new mechanisms for value exchange. Instead of relying on centralized intermediaries, companies can now operate through distributed networks where users, developers, and stakeholders share control and incentives. […] The post The Future of Web3 and Decentralized Business Models appeared first on Tekedia.

French President Emmanuel Macron is scheduled to deliver a special address at Paris Blockchain Week 2026, holding April 15–16 at the Carrousel du Louvre in Paris. This marks the first time a sitting G7 head of state will speak at an institutional conference dedicated to digital assets, blockchain, and crypto. The event expects around 10,000 […] The post Emmanuel Macron Scheduled to Deliver Special Address at Paris Blockchain Week 2026 appeared first on Tekedia.

MARA announced it sold 15,133 BTC for approximately $1.1 billion in gross proceeds. The company is using most of those funds to repurchase about $1 billion of its 0.00% convertible senior notes due in 2030 and 2031 through privately negotiated agreements. Repurchase breakdown:~$367.5 million principal of 2030 notes for ~$322.9 million cash. ~$633.4 million principal […] The post MARA Sells 15,133 Bitcoin to Fund Repurchase of its Convertible Senior Notes appeared first on Tekedia.

The core magic of what started as Twitter—and became X—has always been that raw, unpredictable virality: one sharp thought, image, or video hits the right nerve, a retweet or repost chain reaction sends it rocketing across continents, languages, and communities in hours. It’s the closest thing the internet has to a true global town square […] The post X Latest Updates Questoin its Aim of Serving as a Town Square for Global Interactions appeared first on Tekedia.

Two senior Trump administration officials told Reuters Thursday that China’s biggest chipmaker, SMIC, has been quietly shipping semiconductor manufacturing equipment to Iran’s military-industrial complex for nearly a year — and shows no sign of stopping. The transfers, which the officials described as including technical training on SMIC’s processes, could help Tehran build everything from precision-guided […] The post U.S. Accuses China’s SMIC of Supplying Chipmaking Tools to Iran’s Military Amid Ongoing War appeared first on Tekedia.

You’ve been there. A queue forms at the front desk. Your receptionist flips through paper sign-in sheets while visitors wait. It’s frustrating, slow, and completely avoidable. The best visitor management software turns that chaos into a process that takes seconds – not minutes. This isn’t just about convenience. It’s about reclaiming real time across your […] The post Maximizing Productivity with Visitor Management Software appeared first on Tekedia.

A U.S. federal judge has intervened in a high-stakes confrontation between the Pentagon and Anthropic, temporarily blocking a move that could have shut the artificial intelligence firm out of lucrative government work and set a far-reaching precedent for how Washington deals with dissenting technology providers. In a ruling, U.S. District Judge Rita Lin found that […] The post U.S. Judge Halts Pentagon Blacklisting of Anthropic in Clash Over Use of AI in Military appeared first on Tekedia.

Nigerian fintech unicorn Moniepoint has successfully entered the Kenyan market by acquiring a 78% majority stake in Sumac Microfinance Bank, marking its first major expansion into East Africa. The deal, which was approved by the Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK), comes after years of attempts by Moniepoint to establish a presence in the East African […] The post Moniepoint Enters Kenyan Market with Majority Stake in Sumac Microfinance Bank appeared first on Tekedia.

The White House has cleared a proposal to allow crypto in 401(k). The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) said that would ease restrictions by including cryptocurrencies and other “alternative assets” like private equity and real estate in 401(k) retirement plans. The Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) completed its review late on March 25, […] The post Proposal to Allow Crypto in 401(k) Plans Clears White House Review appeared first on Tekedia.

China’s largest state-owned lenders delivered modest profit growth over the past year, a performance that, while subdued on the surface, is being interpreted in financial circles as a relative win given the scale of economic and geopolitical pressures bearing down on the sector. Bank of Communications reported a 2.2% rise in net profit to 95.62 […] The post China’s Big Banks Post Modest Profit Gains as Margin Pressure Persists appeared first on Tekedia.

Oil prices have spiked sharply in recent weeks, with benchmarks frequently trading above $90 per barrel and often well into triple digits at peaks amid the ongoing conflict involving Iran. WTI (U.S. crude): Hovering around $90–94 recently, with intraday moves pushing it above $94 on some sessions. Brent (international benchmark): Trading in the $100–107 range, […] The post Oil Price Spikes Back to Over $90 Amid Ongoing Impacts on Strait of Hormuz appeared first on Tekedia.

Franklin Templeton, a major traditional asset manager with roughly $1.7 trillion in assets under management, has partnered with Ondo Finance to launch tokenized versions of five of its ETFs. These tokenized products enable 24/7 trading directly through crypto wallets, bypassing traditional brokerage accounts and standard market hours. Ondo Finance purchases shares of the underlying Franklin […] The post Franklin Templeton Partners with Ondo Finance to Launch Tokenized Versions of 5 ETFs  appeared first on Tekedia.

Clifton Collins, a convicted Irish cannabis grower and dealer from Dublin previously a security guard and beekeeper, bought around 6,000 BTC between 2011 and 2012 using proceeds from his operations. At the time, Bitcoin traded for just a few dollars each, so his total investment was roughly $30,000. He split the holdings across 12 wallets […] The post Arkham Intelligence Spotlights Clifton Collins Dormant Wallet after 10 Years of Inactivity  appeared first on Tekedia.

On March 25, 2026, the United Nations General Assembly made history. In a vote of 123 nations in favour, with only three against, the United States, Israel, and Argentina, and 52 abstentions, including the United Kingdom and all 27 European Union member states, the world body formally declared the transatlantic slave trade the gravest crime […] The post Acknowledgement Is Not Enough: Africa Must Rise appeared first on Tekedia.

The best companies in Nigeria have not yet been built. If anyone tells you that all the opportunities are gone, respectfully ignore them. Nigeria is operating far below its productive potential. At optimal capacity, the economy should be closer to a $3 trillion GDP, not the current ~$300 billion. Do the math: that implies a […] The post Nigeria’s Next Companies: Building the Engines of a $3 Trillion Economy appeared first on Tekedia.

CoinShares via Valkyrie ETF Trust II has filed a post-effective amendment with the SEC, for three Bitcoin volatility ETFs. These would be among the first U.S.-listed products focused on Bitcoin’s volatility rather than its spot price or futures. They aim to track the CME CF Bitcoin Volatility Index (BVX), which measures implied or expected volatility […] The post CoinShares Via Valkyrie ETF Trust II Files Post Effective Amendment with the US SEC  appeared first on Tekedia.

The gap between a growing yet limited stash and a sweeping long-term goal underlines how early ABC remains in this strategy, even as it pitches shareholders on gaining regulated stock-exchange exposure to Bitcoin across South Africa, Namibia, the US, and Germany.

Table of contents Nigerian companies that cut staff in Q1 2026 Global restructuring affecting Nigeria Why is this happening? What this means for Q2 and beyond Q1 2026 is drawing to a close, and the Nigerian job market has had a rough three months. Across the banking sector, the startup world, and the crypto industry, […]

On Polymarket, the market for How many Fed rate cuts in 2026 shows the 0 (0 bps) outcome trading at around 38-40% probability, with roughly $14 million in trading volume. The next most likely outcomes are: 1 cut (25 bps) at ~25-26%. 2 cuts (50 bps) at ~18%. 3 cuts (75 bps) at ~10%. This […] The post Odds for FED Rate Cuts in 2026 Shows 38-40% Probability with $14M Trading Volume  appeared first on Tekedia.

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Ride-hailing feels simple. Tap a screen, watch a car approach, and get where you need to go. But behind that smooth app experience sits a layered system of insurance policies, contractor agreements, safety protocols, and data algorithms that most riders and many businesses rarely think about. When something goes wrong, those hidden operational risks can […] The post Hidden Operational Risks in the Ride-Hailing Economy: What Businesses and Riders Often Overlook appeared first on Tekedia.

A proposal to halt the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence datacenters in the United States is gathering momentum among progressive lawmakers, even though the measure faces steep political resistance and could carry far-reaching geopolitical consequences if it were ever enacted. Spearheaded by Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the plan calls for an immediate […] The post Sanders, Ocasio-Cortez Push AI Datacenter Freeze Bill as Energy Strain and Job Fears Mount appeared first on Tekedia.

Sub-Saharan Africa has firmly established itself as the global epicenter of mobile money innovation and adoption, reshaping how millions access and use financial services. With the highest ownership rates in the world, the region is not only expanding financial inclusion but also redefining everyday financial behavior, from saving and payments to borrowing. According to GSMA, […] The post Sub-Saharan Africa Leads Global Mobile Money Adoption, Driving Savings and Credit Access appeared first on Tekedia.

Barely weeks after introducing advertising into its flagship chatbot, OpenAI has already crossed $100 million in annual recurring revenue from the initiative, a figure that is drawing attention across Silicon Valley and the broader digital advertising industry. The pilot, rolled out in January, is limited to free-tier users and ChatGPT Go subscribers in the United […] The post OpenAI’s Ad Bet Crosses $100m Less Than Two Months, Signals New Revenue Frontier for ChatGPT appeared first on Tekedia.

In the early days of crypto, famous names like Bitcoin and Ethereum were once worth less than a dollar. Today, their values have soared, proving that small beginnings can lead to massive growth. For many investors, finding affordable opportunities with long-term potential remains a primary goal. This list examines four digital assets currently priced under […] The post 4 Top Crypto Coins Under $2: BlockDAG, Shiba Inu, Tron, Algorand – Don’t Miss Out! appeared first on Tekedia.

Telecoms Identity Risk Management System (TIRMS), a centralised platform that will track and verify the risk status of mobile numbers across sectors.

JPMorgan Chase is tightening its grip on how work gets done inside one of Wall Street’s largest technology operations, embedding artificial intelligence directly into how tens of thousands of engineers will be assessed, promoted—or left behind. Internal documents reviewed by Business Insider show the bank has formally updated performance expectations for software and security engineers, […] The post JPMorgan Raises the Bar for Engineers, Ties Performance to AI Adoption appeared first on Tekedia.

Bitmine Immersion Technologies (NYSE American: BMNR), chaired by Tom Lee of Fundstrat, launched MAVAN (Made in America Validator Network). This is its proprietary institutional-grade Ethereum staking platform, initially built for the company’s own massive ETH treasury and now opened to external institutional clients, custodians, and exchanges. As of March 24, 2026, Bitmine had 3,142,643 ETH […] The post Bitmine Immersion Launches MAVAN and Stakes $6.8B in Ethereum on Coinbase  appeared first on Tekedia.

While the proposed framework is meant to bring order to a fast-growing sector and protect consumers, the industry group says the draft rules, as written, could instead narrow the field to a handful of big firms and shut out most local operators.

The story of Nigeria’s fintech boom is usually told as one of founders moving fast and regulators catching up. But that framing misses something fundamental. For over two decades, the Central Bank of Nigeria has been laying down infrastructure, payments rails, identity systems, licensing frameworks, that every major fintech in the country now runs on. […]

Senegal’s battle to reclaim its African Cup of Nations crown has shifted to the courtroom, with the country’s football authorities filing a formal appeal before the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in a case that is already stirring unease across the sport. The dispute stems from the chaotic final in Rabat on January 18, […] The post Senegal Takes AFCON Title Fight to Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), Calls CAF Ruling ‘Absurd’ appeared first on Tekedia.