Hernandez will oversee onboarding, transaction processing, and customer growth, with a focus on reducing failures and improving how payments are tracked across markets.

Latest Startup Funding News Africa: What’s Driving Growth African startup funding is rebounding in 2026, but capital is flowing into a broader mix of sectors, especially energy, logistics, climate tech, and mobility. The latest trend shows a more selective market where strong fundamentals matter more than hype. TechCity

Johannesburg, South Africa—The Healthcare Innovation Summit Africa (HISA) 2026, Africa’s leading platform for exploring the latest trends and technologies shaping the healthcare industry, will return to Johannesburg on 27-28 May for its 11th annual edition. Organized by IT News Africa, the event will gather senior healthcare professionals, government leaders, innovators, and technology providers from across Africa […]

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Michael Carrick’s first home defeat as Manchester United manager, inflicted by a Noah Okafor brace for Leeds United on Monday night, has raised pointed questions about the team’s readiness for the six-match run-in that determines whether they reach next season’s Champions League. United remain third in the table but are now nine points behind second-place […] The post Man Utd vs Leeds United: Michael Carrick Faces Scrutiny After Defeat appeared first on Gooner Daily.

In yet another move that underscores how artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming a significant leverage in pharmaceuticals, Novo Nordisk has struck a far-reaching partnership with OpenAI to accelerate drug discovery, streamline clinical development, and sharpen operational efficiency across its global business. The Danish drugmaker said Tuesday that the alliance is designed to help “bring new […] The post Novo Nordisk Turns to OpenAI in High-Stakes Bid to Accelerate Drug Discovery and Regain Weight-Loss Lead appeared first on Tekedia.

After a punishing start to 2026 that wiped billions of dollars off technology valuations and briefly pushed the sector back toward pre-ChatGPT pricing levels, Wall Street is beginning to see the outlines of a renewed rally. Software stocks, led by Oracle’s double-digit jump, saw a sharp rebound on Monday, with the development being interpreted not […] The post Oracle leads as Tech Shares Rebound, Software Surge Signals Potential Return to Record Highs appeared first on Tekedia.

British Petroleum (BP) delivered a striking early signal of strength on Tuesday, announcing that its oil trading desk posted “exceptional” results in the first quarter of 2026. The windfall stemmed directly from the sharp surge in crude prices and heightened market volatility triggered by the escalation of conflict in the Middle East since late February. […] The post BP’s Oil Traders Reap Windfall from Iran Conflict as Debt Climbs on Price Surge appeared first on Tekedia.

Ondo Finance submitted a no-action letter request to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The filing seeks SEC staff assurance that it would not recommend enforcement action if Ondo uses Ethereum Mainnet to record and administer certain securities entitlements in tokenized form, while keeping the official legal books, records, custody, and underlying ownership unchanged. […] The post Ondo Finance Submitted a No-action Letter Request to the U.S. SEC  appeared first on Tekedia.

Goldman Sachs is actively using and collaborating on Anthropic’s Claude Mythos Preview often shortened to Mythos to strengthen its cybersecurity posture. Anthropic released Claude Mythos Preview in early April 2026 as part of its “Project Glasswing” initiative focused on cybersecurity. It’s a frontier-level AI model that shows major leaps in agentic capabilities—particularly in autonomous vulnerability […] The post Goldman Sachs Actively Using Anthropic’s Claude Mythos to Strengthen its Cybersecurity Posture  appeared first on Tekedia.

Ether Machine has scrapped its planned SPAC merger with Dynamix Corporation and, with it, the launch of its proposed $1.5 billion yield-bearing Ethereum fund. The companies mutually agreed to terminate the business combination agreement, effective immediately. Ether Machine cited unfavorable or deteriorating market conditions as the main reason. Ethereum’s price has fallen significantly since the […] The post Ether Machine Halts its Planned SPAC Merger with Dynamix Corporation Citing Present Market Sentiment  appeared first on Tekedia.

Peace talks between the US and Iran in Islamabad (Pakistan) collapsed over the weekend without an agreement, primarily over Iran’s nuclear ambitions, regional influence, and control of the Strait of Hormuz. In response, President Trump announced and the US military implemented a naval blockade targeting Iranian ports and coastal areas, which went into effect at […] The post Markets Pricing-In On the Failed Peace Talks between the US and Iran appeared first on Tekedia.

World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a DeFi project linked to the Trump family, has publicly threatened legal action against Tron founder Justin Sun following his accusations of hidden controls and misconduct in the project’s token contract. The feud escalated publicly around April 12, 2026, when Sun accused WLFI of embedding a backdoor blacklisting function in its […] The post World Liberty Financial Threatening Legal Action Against Justin Sun of Tron Blockchain  appeared first on Tekedia.

As artificial intelligence continues to reshape industries and career paths, Anthropic cofounder Jack Clark is pushing back against the increasingly popular notion that only technical degrees hold value in the age of machine intelligence. Speaking at Semafor’s World Economy Summit, Clark made the case that liberal arts disciplines, often dismissed in conversations about the future […] The post Why the AI Boom May Belong to Liberal Arts Graduates, According to Anthropic’s Cofounder Jack Clark appeared first on Tekedia.

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Strategy Inc. (formerly MicroStrategy, ticker: MSTR), led by Executive Chairman Michael Saylor, announced on April 13, 2026, that it purchased 13,927 Bitcoin for approximately $1 billion between April 6 and April 12. Average purchase price: ~$71,902 per BTC below the company’s overall average cost basis of ~$75,577 per BTC, including fees. Funding is entirely through […] The post Strategy Adds Approximately $1B Worth in Bitcoin Over Last Week appeared first on Tekedia.

Grayscale Investments updated its Assets Under Consideration list for Q2 2026. This quarterly list highlights cryptocurrencies not currently held in Grayscale products but identified as potential candidates for future investment vehicles, such as single-asset trusts or ETFs. The list is grouped by Grayscale’s Crypto Sectors framework and has been trimmed compared to prior quarters, some […] The post Grayscale Investments Updates its Assets Under Consideration List for Q2 2026 appeared first on Tekedia.

Based on the latest weekly data for U.S. spot crypto ETFs as of the week ending around April 10–13, 2026, bitcoin (BTC) ETFs recorded strong net inflows of about $786 million. BlackRock’s IBIT and other major products drove much of this, reflecting continued institutional interest in BTC as a core holding. Ethereum (ETH) ETFs saw […] The post US Spot Crypto ETFs Recorded Net Inflows of $786M within April 10–13, 2026, as Ethereum Added Users appeared first on Tekedia.

A recently published research paper titled “Your Agent Is Mine: Measuring Malicious Intermediary Attacks on the LLM Supply Chain” from researchers at UC Santa Barbara, UC San Diego, and collaborators including blockchain security firm Fuzzland is generating buzz on AI and Crypto forums. What are LLM routers LLM routers also called API routers or proxies […] The post Recent Article Shows 26 Routers in Clear Suspicious Behavior Involving Injection or Credential Theft  appeared first on Tekedia.

A real exploit hit Hyperbridge’s Ethereum gateway contract on April 13, 2026 around 3:55 a.m. UTC. An attacker minted roughly 1 billion fake bridged Polkadot (DOT) tokens on Ethereum—worth a theoretical ~$1.17–1.19 billion at prevailing prices—but only extracted about $237,000–250,000 in ETH roughly 108.2 ETH due to extremely thin liquidity in the relevant DEX pools […] The post Hyperbridge Faces ~$250,000 Hack After Making April Fool Post of Having Robust Security Systems appeared first on Tekedia.

The CLARITY Act formally the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025, H.R. 3633 is a major piece of U.S. crypto legislation aimed at providing long-sought regulatory clarity for digital assets. It passed the House of Representatives in July 2025 with strong bipartisan support (294-134 vote). The bill primarily shifts oversight of digital commodities; assets […] The post Senator Cynthia Lummis Calls for the Passage of the CLARITY Act appeared first on Tekedia.

Amazon is in advanced discussions to purchase Globalstar Inc., a deal that could markedly quicken the e-commerce giant’s push to establish a robust low-Earth-orbit (LEO) satellite network and challenge SpaceX’s commanding lead in orbital broadband. Sources close to the negotiations told Bloomberg an announcement might come as early as Tuesday, though a binding agreement remains […] The post Amazon Nears Globalstar Acquisition: A Strategic Thrust into the Satellite Constellation Arena appeared first on Tekedia.

Nigerian edtech platform aptLearn has announced the shutdown of its platform, marking the end of operations that began in 2022. The company confirmed that the platform will remain accessible until July 15, 2026, giving users a limited window to complete ongoing courses, download certificates, and retrieve their learning records before full closure. Announcing the decision […] The post Nigerian Edtech Platform aptLearn Shuts Down After Four Years, Hints at AI-Driven Comeback appeared first on Tekedia.

India’s energy security is being tested by a convergence of geopolitics and market stress, as Washington’s hardening stance on Iran and Russia collides with New Delhi’s dependence on imported crude, exposing the limits of its long-standing doctrine of strategic autonomy. What is unfolding goes beyond a temporary supply disruption to a structural stress test for […] The post India’s ‘Strategic Autonomy’ Meets an Oil Shock as U.S. Pressure and Hormuz Disruptions Tighten the Squeeze appeared first on Tekedia.

The online casino and betting space continues to grow, with users looking for platforms that mix excitement, speed, and rewards. As digital currencies become more mainstream, the emergence of the best crypto casinos is reshaping how players deposit, play, and withdraw funds. Spartans, Chancer, Rakebit, and Bitz exemplify this trend, offering varied games, competitive events, […] The post Best Crypto Casinos 2026: Spartans, Chancer, Rakebit & Bitz Bring Big Rewards and Action appeared first on Tekedia.

The worldwide online casino betting field is climbing past $100 billion, pushed by an 11% yearly rise. Famous names like Golden Nugget and Hardrock Bet still lead using reward plans, but their three-month stock rise has slowed to nearly 4%. These sites put in place tough payout waits and play caps, annoying big-money players. If […] The post Spartans.com Sets a $7M World Record Leaderboard While Hard Rock Bet & Golden Nugget Navigate an 11% Industry Shift appeared first on Tekedia.

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Goldman Sachs, a leading global investment bank, reported its strongest quarterly profit in five years, driven by a record-breaking performance in equities trading that offset an unexpected decline in fixed-income revenues. In the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, the investment bank generated $17.23 billion in revenue, surpassing analysts’ expectations and marking a 14% increase compared […] The post Goldman Sachs Reports Best Quarter in Five Years, Beating Wall Street expectations appeared first on Tekedia.

As Bitcoin hovers around the $74,000–$75,000 level in mid-April 2026, prominent gold advocate and Bitcoin critic Peter Schiff has issued a fresh warning to cryptocurrency holders. In a recent post on X, Schiff advised selling Bitcoin while it trades near this key psychological threshold, especially as it approaches the $75k resistance zone. He wrote, “Bitcoin […] The post Peter Schiff Urges Investors to Sell Bitcoin Near $75K And Switch to Gold & Silver appeared first on Tekedia.

Sygaldry Technologies has announced a major funding milestone, raising $139 million across Seed and Series A rounds to build a new class of quantum-accelerated AI servers. The $105 million Series A was led by Breakthrough Energy Ventures, following an earlier $34 million seed round led by Initialized Capital just eight months prior. Sygaldry is a […] The post Tekedia Capital Congratulates Sygaldry for Raising $139M for Quantum-Accelerated AI Infrastructure appeared first on Tekedia.

Open the app. The game that was played last night sits right there on the home screen. No searching. No typing. No remembering what it was called. One tap, and the reels start turning. That moment feels natural. Almost invisible. But someone built that shortcut. Someone decided the player should not have to hunt for […] The post One Tap Away: Why the Fastest Casino Interfaces Feel Effortless Without You Noticing appeared first on Tekedia.

Retail trading is growing fast across Asian and African emerging markets. Better internet access, mobile-first platforms, and easier onboarding from brokers have made tools like MetaTrader 5 (MT5) accessible for anyone. However, access alone is not enough. The real challenge starts when you try to cut down the huge list of built-in indicators into the […] The post Top MT5 Indicators for Traders in Emerging Markets appeared first on Tekedia.

In global forex trading, Japan is the one dominant financial hub where discipline is driven by data. The country has one of the most active retail trading communities in the world, and over time,  both brokers and traders have developed a highly systematic approach to the market. At the center of this development is historical […] The post How Japanese Brokers Use Historical Forex Data to Build Better Trading Strategies appeared first on Tekedia.

Innovate Now has selected 19 startups working across speech therapy, mobility, inclusive education, and caregiver support sectors to provide locally adapted solutions for accessibility.

SportyTV has secured a historic and groundbreaking agreement with FIFA to broadcast all 104 matches of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ in South Africa on a Pay TV basis. a landmark deal that positions the platform at the forefront of sports media innovation across the continent. Just one year after launching in the market, SportyTV […]