The Bank Policy Institute (BPI), a lobbying group representing about 40 major U.S. banks—including heavyweights like JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, Citigroup, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo—is reportedly considering a lawsuit against the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) over its approvals of national trust bank charters for crypto and fintech firms. This […] The post Bank Policy Institute (BPI) Considering a Lawsuit Against the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) appeared first on Tekedia.

Meta Platforms has delayed the launch of its next major artificial intelligence model, code-named “Avocado,” pushing the release to at least May from an earlier plan to debut the system this month, according to a report by The New York Times. People familiar with the development told Reuters that internal testing shows the model’s capabilities […] The post Meta Delays ‘Avocado’ AI Model as Competition With Google Intensifies in Race for Advanced Systems appeared first on Tekedia.

Kraken’s tokenized stock platform, through its xStocks initiative, a Kraken-linked platform for tokenized U.S. equities and ETFs, has recently implemented a points-based rewards system called xPoints. This program, launched around March 10, 2026, incentivizes user engagement in the tokenized stocks ecosystem. Participants can earn xPoints by: Trading tokenized U.S. equities; assets like tokenized Tesla, Apple, […] The post Kraken’s xStocks Platform Implemented xPoints Rewards System  appeared first on Tekedia.

The Digital for Development Hub (D4D Hub) has announced five startups selected for the Think Like an Investor 2026 programme, according to a programme announcement. Selected Startups The selected companies are Twiva from Kenya, agriBORA from Kenya, Niajiri Platform Limited from Tanzania, Ipachi Capital from Botswana, and OnCall – powered by Macquarie Medical from Namibia, […] The post Five African Startups Selected for Think Like an Investor 2026 Programme appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Apple announced Thursday that it will reduce commission fees collected through its China App Store, lowering the standard rate on in-app purchases and paid transactions from 30% to 25% effective Sunday, March 15 — World Consumer Rights Day in China. Developers enrolled in Apple’s Small Business Program or Mini Apps Partner Program will see fees […] The post Apple Slashes App Store Fees in China to 25%, 12% for Small Businesses and Mini Apps appeared first on Tekedia.

Donald Trump renewed his call for immediate interest-rate cuts on Thursday as surging oil prices tied to the escalating war with Iran began reshaping expectations for U.S. monetary policy. “He should be dropping Interest Rates, IMMEDIATELY,” Trump wrote on Truth Social, directing the message at Jerome Powell, chair of the Federal Reserve. The public pressure […] The post Trump Presses Fed For Rate Cuts As Iran War-Driven Oil Surge Clouds Inflation Outlook appeared first on Tekedia.

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Tekedia AI Lab: From Technical Design to Deployment begins tomorrow, Saturday, March 14. I will start with a broad introduction to AI, connecting ideas from natural philosophy to modern computing to provide the conceptual foundations. By the end of tomorrow’s session, you will have a mini-ChatGPT running on your personal computer or laptop.If you would […] The post We Begin Tomorrow, March 14: Build Your Own Mini-ChatGPT in Tekedia AI Lab appeared first on Tekedia.

Vibe coding—the loose, prompt-driven style popularized by figures like Andrej Karpathy in 2025, where you describe ideas in natural language and let AI; Claude, Cursor, Gemini, etc. generate, iterate, and sometimes fully build apps—remains alive and thriving for prototyping, weekend projects, personal tools, and early MVPs. It’s not disappearing because it’s incredibly fun and fast […] The post Vibe Coding Thriving for Prototyping But Loopholes Still Persist Which Makes Developers Irreplaceable  appeared first on Tekedia.

Global oil prices held above the psychologically significant $100 threshold on Friday as the war involving the United States, Israel, and Iran edged toward its third week, reinforcing fears that a prolonged disruption to Middle East energy routes could soon ripple through the global economy. The international benchmark Brent crude traded at $101.15 per barrel […] The post Oil holds above $100 as U.S.–Iran war enters third week, raising fears of global economic shock appeared first on Tekedia.

According to the latest Forbes real-time billionaires data and their March 2026 updates, Changpeng Zhao (CZ), the founder and former CEO of Binance, has surpassed Bill Gates in net worth. CZ’s net worth: Estimated at around $111 billion with figures cited as $111.1B or $111.4B ranking him #17 globally. Bill Gates’ net worth: Estimated at […] The post Forbes Ranks CZ Binance Higher than Bill Gates on Billionaires Index , A Claim CZ Refuted as Inaccurate  appeared first on Tekedia.

Are you trying to bypass iPad Activation Lock but can’t get past the lock screen on your device? This problem usually happens when you forget your Apple ID password or when you buy a second-hand iPad that is still linked to the previous owner’s account. Because of this lock, you cannot set up or use […] The post How to Bypass iPad Activation Lock (2026 Updated) appeared first on Tekedia.

Wells Fargo has filed a trademark application for “WFUSD” with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The application covers a broad range of digital asset and blockchain-related services. Including: Software for tokenization of assets, Cryptocurrency payments processing, Execution of trades in digital assets, Cryptocurrency trading and exchange services, Blockchain-based payment infrastructure and transaction verification, […] The post Implications of Wells Fargo Filing of the WFUSD Trademark appeared first on Tekedia.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance coordination on oversight, with a strong focus on cryptocurrency and digital assets. The agreement was announced on March 11, 2026, marking a significant step toward resolving long-standing jurisdictional overlaps and “turf […] The post US SEC and CFTC Sign MOU to Enhance Coordination on Oversight Focused on Crypto appeared first on Tekedia.

Recent trading shows volatility driven by the ongoing US-Iran conflict, which has pushed oil prices back toward or above $100 per barrel, raising fears of economic damage, higher inflation, and disrupted shipping/energy markets. S&P 500: Closed at 6,672.62, down 103.18 points or about 1.5%. Dow Jones Industrial Average: Closed at 46,677.85, down 739.42 points or […] The post Iran’s War is a Classic Geopolitical Risk Premium Spiking Global Energy Costs  appeared first on Tekedia.

Executive Chairman of MicroStrategy Michael Saylor has once again urged investors to adopt a long-term mindset when investing in Bitcoin, emphasizing that significant price gains rarely happen immediately after purchase. According to Saylor, there is often a natural delay between the moment investors acquire Bitcoin and the time its value experiences a major surge In […] The post “There’s A Delay”: Michael Saylor Explains The Delay Between Buying Bitcoin and Its Big Price Surge appeared first on Tekedia.

Diesel power remains the backbone of the global shipping industry. These massive machines move freight across continents every single day. Recent design changes have shifted the focus toward improved performance and fuel economy. Engineers are constantly finding new ways to get more power out of every drop of fuel. Newer models run quieter and produce […] The post Modern Diesel Engine Technology in Heavy-Duty Vehicles appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Good People, please join me tomorrow at the Fidelity Bank Diaspora Summit 2026. Nigeria’s diaspora represents one of the largest economic segments connected to the nation. In many ways, it is even more economically powerful than any single local government area, such as Eti Osa in Lagos, because the diaspora economy is unbounded and unconstrained […] The post Join me Tomorrow at Fidelity Bank Diaspora Summit 2026 appeared first on Tekedia.

The European Central Bank (ECB), on behalf of the Eurosystem, has launched the Appia roadmap. This strategic initiative outlines a plan to develop an integrated, innovative, and resilient tokenized wholesale financial ecosystem in Europe, with central bank money; euro-denominated wholesale settlements serving as the core anchor to maintain stability and trust amid the shift toward […] The post European Central Bank on Behalf of Eurosystem Launches the Appia Roadmap  appeared first on Tekedia.

The United Kingdom is actively leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance its global trade position, driven by government strategies, substantial investments, and sector-wide adoption. As a leading AI innovator; third-largest market globally, the UK is positioning itself to boost exports, improve competitiveness, and reshape trade flows through AI integration. The UK’s Trade Strategy explicitly recognizes […] The post Leveraging AI to Strengthen the UK’s Trade Position appeared first on Tekedia.

The February 2026 US Consumer Price Index (CPI) data came in exactly in line with expectations. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released the report which Key figures include: Headline CPI (year-over-year): +2.4%, unchanged from January and matching economist consensus forecasts; Dow Jones and others expected 2.4%. Headline CPI: month-over-month, seasonally adjusted: +0.3%, up slightly […] The post US February Consumer Price Index (CPI) Data Came-in Exactly in Line with Expectations appeared first on Tekedia.

Pump.fun, the popular Solana-based memecoin launchpad, has become the first platform on the Solana blockchain to surpass $1 billion in lifetime revenue. This milestone was reported across multiple crypto news sources and on-chain analytics. According to data from Dune Analytics dashboards tracking Pump.fun’s fees: Cumulative revenue reached approximately $1.003 billion with some reports citing figures […] The post Pump.fun’s $1B Milestone Exemplifies how Speculative Apps can Supercharge a Chain’s Metrics  appeared first on Tekedia.

India is scrambling to safeguard its energy security after Iran’s leadership vowed to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed, a move that threatens the flow of oil and gas through one of the world’s most critical shipping corridors and exposes the vulnerabilities of the world’s third-largest crude importer. Prime Minister Narendra Modi held urgent talks […] The post India Reaches Out to Iran As Energy Shock Following Hormuz Closure Disrupts Supplies, Fuels Inflation Fears appeared first on Tekedia.

In this review, we take a detailed look at how crash games work at 1Win Casino, how Aviator differs from JetX, Lucky Jet and other similar games, what features the operator offers and what players from Canada need to consider when choosing such games. Aviator: The Flagship of the Crash Genre at 1Win One of […] The post Review of Crash Games on 1Win appeared first on Tekedia.

Live betting differs from pre-match betting in that the odds change every few seconds depending on events on the field. 1xBet APP updates odds in real time for the NHL, NBA, NFL and other leagues popular in Canada. This dynamic creates additional opportunities, but also increases the number of mistakes that even experienced players make. […] The post Live Betting: Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them – Tips from 1xBet appeared first on Tekedia.

South Korea’s parliament has passed a special bill establishing a state-run investment corporation to oversee Seoul’s planned $350 billion investment in the United States, creating the legal framework needed to implement a key economic commitment made to Washington during recent trade negotiations. The legislation, approved on Thursday, will create a government-financed entity tasked with managing […] The post South Korea Approves State Investment Vehicle to Channel $350bn Into U.S. Projects Amid Tariff Pressures appeared first on Tekedia.

Perplexity AI has released Personal Computer, a new virtual AI platform and agentic system. This builds directly on their earlier Perplexity Computer which is a cloud-based, multi-model AI agent for automating workflows, research, coding, and tasks. It’s described as an “always-on, local merge” with Perplexity Computer. Rather than a traditional hardware product or purely virtual […] The post Perplexity AI Releases Personal Computer Virtual AI Platform  appeared first on Tekedia.

Recent reports indicate that Iran has issued threats to target facilities and infrastructure associated with major US tech companies, including Microsoft, Amazon, Nvidia, and others, amid the ongoing escalation in the regional conflict involving Iran, Israel, and the United States. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)-affiliated media, particularly the Tasnim news agency, published a list […] The post Iran Reportedly Issued Threats to Target Facilities Associated with Major US Tech Companies  appeared first on Tekedia.

By Piotr Sobolewski For the last two decades, the dominant promise of technology has been convenience. Subscribe to this. Plug into that. Rent what you need and move faster. Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) became the operating system of modern business, and for a while, it worked. But somewhere along the way, convenience turned into constraint. Today’s founders […]

Ghana’s visual communications and printing industry is entering a new phase of growth, driven by expanding retail activity, urban development, and rising demand for high-impact branding and advertising solutions.   Ghana’s retail market  was  estimated at approximately US$32 billion in 2023 and projected to reach US$54 billion by 2031, reflecting strong commercial expansion and consumer spending. Outdoor advertising — a […]

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced new restrictions on the country’s Bank Verification Number (BVN) system, limiting how often Nigerians can change the phone numbers linked to their banking identity, BVN, to just once in a lifetime. 

For years, business leaders have heard the same promise about artificial intelligence. Better forecasting, smarter analytics, faster service, cleaner reporting. Much of that sounded useful, but not always urgent. Agentic AI changes the mood completely. This is not just software that answers questions or summarizes documents. This is software designed to take action, make decisions […] The post Agentic AI in Business: Why Change Will Hit Faster Than Most Executives Expect appeared first on Tekedia.

With 11 billion payments processed and a clear-eyed view of who still sits outside the system, the CBN is laying the groundwork for inclusion at scale and opening up one of Africa’s most significant untapped markets in the process. Nigeria’s payments infrastructure is among the most advanced in the world. But the digital rails powering […]

Colorful Technology Company Limited, a brand in gaming PC components, gaming laptops, and Hi-Fi audio products, proudly introduces the new iGame GeForce RTX 50 Ultra Series graphics cards. The Ultra Series continues the brand’s signature hip-hop art–inspired design language, blending bold aesthetics with high-performance gaming hardware, now presented in a striking black color scheme. While […]

HyperDev today announced the launch of its Version 1 generative AI coding platform, marking a significant milestone in how aspiring developers, tech-adjacent individuals, and entrepreneurs prototype and launch software. Developed for a global market, HyperDev is positioned as a major entry into the AI-native coding space, signaling a shift for founders from technology consumption to […]

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has tightened the rules for account opening and reactivation, mandating that all such processes must now include liveness verification and be validated in real time against the Bank Verification Number (BVN) or National Identity Number (NIN) database.