Equinox’s $40,000-a-year “Optimize” membership has drawn a waiting list of more than 1,000 people, underlining how aggressively wealthy consumers are spending on longevity, diagnostics, and high-performance living. Demand for ultra-premium health programs is accelerating, with Equinox reporting that its $40,000-a-year “Optimize by Equinox” membership has attracted a waiting list of more than 1,000 prospective clients. […] The post Equinox’s $40,000 ‘Optimize’ Membership Draws 1,000-Plus Wait List as Luxury Wellness Market Surges Toward $10tn appeared first on Tekedia.

In a 6-3 decision on Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court invalidated the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) as a legal basis for President Donald Trump’s sweeping import tariffs, delivering a major blow to the administration’s trade policy and opening the door to massive refunds for importers who paid duties under the challenged regime. Chief […] The post Supreme Court’s Ruling on Trump’s IEEPA Tariffs Paves Way for Potential $175–$179bn in U.S. Customs Refunds appeared first on Tekedia.

A federal judge has upheld a $243 million jury verdict against Tesla over a fatal 2019 Autopilot crash, sustaining the first federal jury award tied to a deadly accident involving the driver-assistance system. A federal judge has rejected Tesla’s attempt to overturn a $243 million jury verdict arising from a 2019 crash involving an Autopilot-equipped […] The post Judge Upholds $243m Verdict Against Tesla in Landmark Autopilot Fatality Case appeared first on Tekedia.

The fourth-quarter slowdown exposes how vulnerable late-cycle U.S. growth has become to fiscal disruptions, even as inflation’s persistence limits the Federal Reserve’s room to respond. The U.S. economy decelerated more than expected in the fourth quarter of 2025, as a record-length federal government shutdown disrupted public spending, weighed on consumer and export activity, and exposed […] The post U.S. Growth Slows Sharply in Q4 as Shutdown Hits Demand, Inflation Stays Stubbornly High appeared first on Tekedia.

Upshot is the world’s first high-stakes prediction card platform, reimagining prediction markets as a collectible trading card game. Users open mystery packs to reveal digital prediction cards tied to real-world events like culture, internet trends, tech outcomes. Each card includes a prediction, resolution date, and potential cash prize—if the prediction resolves correctly in your favor, […] The post Upshot Launching as high-stakes prediction card platform, amid Moonbirds Blind Box Card Solling for $3150 appeared first on Tekedia.

The interim pact not only lowers tariffs but links trade access to energy realignment, binding U.S.–India commerce to Washington’s broader strategy of squeezing Russia’s oil revenues. The United States and India are moving toward formal implementation of an interim trade agreement that reduces U.S. tariffs on Indian goods to 18% and removes a 25% punitive […] The post U.S.–India Interim Trade Deal Cuts Tariffs to 18%, with Venezuelan Oil Sales as Part of Broader Trade and Sanctions Realignment appeared first on Tekedia.

Traders are shifting their eyes across the charts to find the next big opportunity. Ethereum’s price swings are currently fueling a major debate over the latest Ethereum price prediction models. Meanwhile, the Pi Network price is quietly moving forward, showing a steady growth pattern as the project gets closer to its first anniversary. In the […] The post While Pi Network and ETH Prices Rise, BlockDAG’s Final Early Access Window Opens Ahead of its March 4 Launch appeared first on Tekedia.

According to the claim, the candidate was also asked to confirm in writing that she declined to fully comply with the ear-visibility guideline.

China has once again overtaken the United States as Germany’s most important trading partner in 2025, according to official data released by Germany’s Federal Statistical Office (Destatis). This marks a return to a pattern where China held the top spot continuously from 2016 to 2023, before the US briefly claimed it in 2024. In 2025, […] The post China Overtakes US As Germany’s Top Trading Partner in 2025 appeared first on Tekedia.

Risevest, a digital investment platform that helps individuals build long-term wealth by giving them access to global investment opportunities, has secured a Fund & Portfolio Manager licence from the Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The new licence obtained through its subsidiary, RV Fund Management Limited brings Risevest’s operations under the capital market’s regulatory framework. […] The post Risevest Achieves Regulatory Milestone with Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Fund Manager Licence appeared first on Tekedia.

After six years of study, Ogunleye did not pursue an aviation career. Instead, he veered toward the automotive industry.

The question he set out to answer in 2020 remains unanswered. But GoNomads is several years deeper into the work of answering it.

Peak XV says it has returned more than $7 billion to investors and backed 35 IPOs, as it positions new capital toward AI, fintech, and consumer startups amid deepening U.S.–India tech ties. Peak XV Partners has returned more than $7 billion in cash to investors since inception and backed 35 companies that have gone public, […] The post Peak XV Returns $7bn to Investors, Targets AI and Fintech in Next Capital Deployment appeared first on Tekedia.

South Korean prosecutors from the Gwangju District Prosecutors’ Office recovered approximately 320.88 Bitcoin (BTC)—valued at around $21-21.4 million at the time—after an unknown hacker voluntarily returned the stolen funds. The Bitcoin was stolen in August 2025 when investigators accidentally entered their wallet recovery seed phrases or sensitive credentials into a phishing website during an ongoing […] The post South Korean Prosecutors Recovered Approximately 320.88 Bitcoin appeared first on Tekedia.

NVIDIA is close to finalizing a $30 billion equity investment in OpenAI, which effectively replaces or scales back from a previously announced larger commitment involving up to $100 billion. Background on the Original Deal In September 2025, NVIDIA and OpenAI announced a strategic partnership; framed as a memorandum of understanding or letter of intent to […] The post Nvidia Close to Finalizing a $30B Equity Investment in OpenAI  appeared first on Tekedia.

CME Group, the world’s leading derivatives marketplace officially confirmed it will launch 24/7 trading for its regulated cryptocurrency futures and options, starting May 29, 2026 pending final regulatory review and approval. Trading will occur continuously on the CME Globex platform. It begins at 4:00 p.m. CT (Central Time) on Friday, May 29 — equivalent to […] The post CME Group to Launch 24/7 Trading for Regulated Crypto Futures and Options  appeared first on Tekedia.

The SEC has recently revealed more details on its proposed “innovation exemption” for crypto and tokenized assets as part of its broader 2026 regulatory agenda under Project Crypto. In remarks delivered jointly with Commissioner Hester Peirce, SEC Chair Paul Atkins outlined the exemption as a temporary, conditional relief measure. It aims to enable limited trading […] The post A Look At U.S. SEC Proposal on Innovation Exemption for Crypto and Tokenized Assets  appeared first on Tekedia.

Nigeria’s new tax law, which replaces the standalone Capital Gains Tax Act with a unified tax regime and overhauls how capital gains are assessed, could discourage foreign VC firms from investing into the country’s startup ecosystem.

Deutsche Bank, Germany’s largest commercial and investment bank, is expanding its use of Ripple’s payment infrastructure to modernize cross-border payments, foreign exchange (FX) operations, multi-currency accounts, and digital asset custody services. This development, highlighted in mid-February 2026 by German financial outlet Der Aktionär and echoed across crypto media, focuses on integrating Ripple’s blockchain-based tools such […] The post Deutsche Bank Expands Use of Ripple’s System for Cross-Border Payments  appeared first on Tekedia.

The ruling is expected to significantly alter the trajectory of the U.S. economy, with analysts projecting renewed dollar strength and a reset in trade-driven inflation pressures. The Supreme Court on Friday struck down a central pillar of President Donald Trump’s tariff agenda, ruling that the statute underpinning his sweeping import duties does not authorize the […] The post Supreme Court Invalidates Core of Trump Tariff Program, Reshaping U.S. Trade Policy and Economic Outlook appeared first on Tekedia.

Many businesses are unaware of how to ensure accessibility on their websites for the 35 million Nigerians with disabilities. Adaptive Atelier wants to address that omission.

DBA, a New York-based crypto investment firm, has announced the closing of its Fund II at $62 million. This follows their $50 million Fund I raised in 2023, bringing their total capital under management to approximately $112 million across two 10-year closed-end venture funds. The funds invest across private and public markets, with a focus […] The post DBA Announces Closing of its Fund II at $62M  appeared first on Tekedia.

Vitalik Buterin has strongly criticized proposals for self-replicating, autonomous AI agent systems—specifically one called “The Automaton” promoted as the start of “Web 4.0.” He responded to developer Sigil who announced “the first AI that earns its existence, self-improves, and replicates without a human.” The system, built using Conway Terminal from Conway Research, gives AI agents: […] The post Vitalik Buterin Prioritizes AI Tools that make Humans Stronger, as Uniswap Weighs Expansion of its Protocol Fees appeared first on Tekedia.

Polymarket has acquired Dome, a Y Combinator-backed startup (Fall 2025 cohort) that built a unified API platform for prediction markets. The acquisition was announced and confirmed on February 19, 2026, via posts on X by Polymarket and Dome’s team. Financial terms were not disclosed, marking this as Polymarket’s second known acquisition following its 2025 purchase […] The post Polymarket Acquires Dome, a Unified API Platform  appeared first on Tekedia.

Coinbase has recently rolled out or highlighted as a key perk a 3.5% APY yield on USDC holdings, exclusively for Coinbase One subscribers. This appears to have been emphasized or newly activated around mid-February 2026. Rate: 3.50% APY (rewards) on USDC balances — unlimited, with no maximum holding limit mentioned for the base rate. Exclusive […] The post Coinbase Highlights Key Perk for APY Yield on USDC  appeared first on Tekedia.

Nissan introduces the all-new Gravite Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. has announced that its subsidiary, Nissan Motor India Pvt. Ltd., is launching the all-new… TechCity

As digital transactions accelerate across the economy, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is urging stronger collaboration among regulators, financial institutions, and technology providers to reform the country’s digital payment ecosystem. CBN governor Olayemi Cardoso, urged emerging and developing economies to pursue coordinated reforms in digital cross-border payments, describing efficient payment infrastructure as a cornerstone […] The post Nigeria’s Central Bank Calls For Coordinated Digital Payment Reforms to Unlock Inclusive Growth appeared first on Tekedia.

The United States has deployed the USS Gerald R. Ford—the world’s largest warship and aircraft carrier—toward the Middle East amid escalating tensions with Iran. This is part of a significant military buildup under the Trump administration, aimed at pressuring Iran over its nuclear program, ballistic missiles, and regional activities. The USS Gerald R. Ford, accompanied […] The post The Deployment of the USS Gerald R. Ford Raises Odd for Military Actions in Iran appeared first on Tekedia.

Nations often ascend when great entrepreneurs emerge to build at scale. India is rising, and one of the clearest signals comes from Mukesh Ambani, chairman of Reliance Industries. He recently announced one of the most ambitious private-sector technology investments in Indian history, a ?10 trillion (about $110 billion) plan to develop renewable energy-powered, AI-ready data […] The post Finding Nigeria’s Digital Dangote: Catalyzing the Next Economic Leap appeared first on Tekedia.

Mukesh Ambani, chairman of Reliance Industries, unveiled one of the most ambitious private-sector technology investments in Indian history on Thursday, announcing a R10 trillion (~$110 billion) plan to develop renewable energy-powered, AI-ready data centers and edge computing infrastructure across the country over the next seven years. Speaking at the India AI Impact Summit in New […] The post Reliance Commits $110bn to Build India’s Largest AI Compute Infrastructure by 2033, Positioning Country as Global AI Powerhouse appeared first on Tekedia.

The proposed “freedom.gov” portal signals a sharp escalation in Washington’s clash with European content rules, positioning the U.S. government as a potential facilitator of access to material banned under EU law. The domain name is live. The page is sparse. And behind it sits a proposal that could redefine how the United States confronts Europe’s […] The post U.S. Plans ‘Freedom.gov’ Portal to Showcase Europe-Banned Content, Raising Tensions With Allies appeared first on Tekedia.

Binance’s stablecoin reserves have surpassed $45 billion, with recent data showing the figure climbing to approximately $47.5 billion in USDT and USDC combined as of mid-February 2026. This represents about 65% of all stablecoin holdings (primarily USDT and USDC) on centralized exchanges (CEXs), according to on-chain analytics from sources like CryptoQuant. The reserves have grown […] The post Binance’s Stablecoin Reserves Surpasses over $45B appeared first on Tekedia.

Building a huge fortune in Warcraft begins with your very first gold. Many beginners spend hours on mindless work with their bags still empty. They see others purchasing expensive mounts while their own gold disappears fast. Most players do not make it for the reason that they follow bad advice or out-of-date methods. The good […] The post Warcraft Gold for Beginners: Common Mistakes That Stop You from Earning appeared first on Tekedia.

The phones were first put on pre-order in Kenya and Nigeria, underscoring Tecno’s mobile-first focus in the African market.

As registration for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), Nigeria’s entrance exam into universities, polytechnics and colleges of education, continues across Nigeria, the process has not been exactly smooth, especially for visually-impaired candidates,for whom the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) says registration is free.  

MTN Group, Africa’s largest telecommunication company, is spending $2.2 billion to regain control of nearly $4.8 billion worth of telecom towers across Africa from IHS Holdings.