Gnosis and Zisk with co-funding from the Ethereum Foundation have announced the Ethereum Economic Zone (EEZ) at EthCC in Cannes. This is a new L1-to-L2 framework designed to tackle Ethereum’s L2 fragmentation—not a pure scaling issue, but the problem of dozens of isolated rollups creating siloed liquidity, duplicated infrastructure, and reliance on slow and costly […] The post Gnosis and Zisk with Ethereum Foundation announce Ethereum Economic Zone  appeared first on Tekedia.

Kalshi has secured regulatory approval to offer margin trading, primarily targeting institutional and professional investors. This development, comes via its affiliate Kinetic Markets LLC, which received registration as a Futures Commission Merchant (FCM) with the National Futures Association (NFA) on or around March 24. Traditional prediction markets like Kalshi’s event contracts typically require fully collateralized […] The post Kalshi Secures Regulatory Approval to Offer Margin Trading Targeting Institutional and Professional Investors  appeared first on Tekedia.

Even as global markets reel from geopolitical tensions and a fresh wave of volatility, a handful of quantum technology companies are pushing ahead with public listings this year. They are determined to tap fresh capital and accelerate the long-promised shift from laboratory curiosity to real-world applications, according to a CNBC report. The latest example came […] The post Quantum Tech Startups Brave Market Turmoil to Go Public, Betting on Breakthroughs and Commercial Push appeared first on Tekedia.

March 2026 Tech Roundup: What Mattered Most March 2026 did not ease in gently. Within the first two weeks alone, Nvidia was redefining the AI… TechCity

Midas, a German startup specializing in tokenized real-world assets (RWA) and on-chain investment products, has raised $50 million in a Series A funding round. The round was led by RRE Ventures and Creandum, with participation from a strong mix of crypto-native and traditional finance investors, including: Framework Ventures, HV Capital, Ledger Cathay, Franklin Templeton, Coinbase […] The post Midas Raises $50M in a Series A Funding Led by RRE Ventures and Creandum  appeared first on Tekedia.

Space-compute startup Starcloud has vaulted into unicorn territory, securing a $1.1 billion valuation in one of the fastest climbs from Y Combinator demo day to billion-dollar status. The company’s Series A round, led by Benchmark and EQT Ventures, raised $170 million and brought total funding to $200 million, according to the company and investors. The […] The post Starcloud Raises $170m to Hit $1.1bn Valuation as Investors Bet on Orbital AI Infrastructure appeared first on Tekedia.

Nigeria’s oil and gas sector recorded a sharp rebound in foreign capital inflows in 2025, with fresh investments rising to $17.98 million from $5.12 million a year earlier, underscoring renewed interest in the country’s hydrocarbon industry as policymakers intensify their push for gas-led growth. The latest figures from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) show […] The post Gas-Led Recovery Lifts $17.98m Foreign Capital into Nigeria’s Hydrocarbon Sector, but Inflows Remain Far Below Potential appeared first on Tekedia.

Anthropic’s Claude Mythos details leaked via a misconfigured content management system (CMS) data store, exposing draft blog posts and other internal assets. Security researchers discovered that nearly 3,000 unpublished files—including draft blog posts, PDFs, and memos were publicly accessible due to a configuration error. One key draft described a new model called Claude Mythos, positioned […] The post Anthropic’s Claude Mythos Details Leaked Via a Misconfigured Content Management System  appeared first on Tekedia.

BFA Asset Management manages $600 million, invests in Ango lan startups but says Angola's biggest investment opportunity is hiding behind terrible data.

Bitcoin is currently trading around $67,000–$68,000 as of March 30, 2026, reflecting a roughly 40–46% drawdown from its all-time high of approximately $126,000–$126,300 reached on October 6, 2025. This correction has been widely discussed in recent analyses, with headlines noting that the decline may not be done yet, driven by factors like ETF flows, macro […] The post Bitcoin Roughly 40-46% Down from its All-time High of $126,000 appeared first on Tekedia.

A report from the Scientific Services of the German Bundestag concludes that the ongoing US-Israeli military campaign against Iran violates international law, specifically the prohibition on the use of force under Article 2(4) of the UN Charter. The analysis, commissioned by lawmakers from the opposition party Die Linke, states that the attacks are neither justified […] The post Die Linke States the Attacks on Iran are Not Justified as Self Defense Under Article 51 of the UN Charter  appeared first on Tekedia.

German road hauliers have warned that sharply rising diesel prices are straining the freight and logistics sector, with potential knock-on effects for consumer prices in the near term. The alert comes primarily from the Bundesverband Güterkraftverkehr, Logistik und Entsorgung (BGL), Germany’s main road freight association. Its president, Dirk Engelhardt, highlighted the issue in recent statements. […] The post German Road Hauliers Warn about Rising Diesel Prices Straining Freight and Logistics Sector  appeared first on Tekedia.

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is shaking up its flagship tournament, increasing the Africa Cup of Nations from 24 to 28 teams while shifting the competition to a four-year cycle and launching an annual Nations League starting in 2029, president Patrice Motsepe announced Sunday. The surprise expansion, revealed after a CAF executive committee meeting […] The post CAF Expands Africa Cup of Nations to 28 Teams, Unveils Four-Year Cycle and New Nations League appeared first on Tekedia.

Strategy Inc. formerly known as MicroStrategy, ticker MSTR, has been aggressively acquiring Bitcoin and using innovative capital raises to fund it. STRC is Strategy’s Stretch Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Preferred Stock (Nasdaq: STRC). It’s a perpetual preferred share designed to trade near a $100 par value, with a variable monthly dividend recently hiked to […] The post 80% of MicroStrategy’s Retail Investors Hold STRC Compared to 40% on MSTR Common Stock  appeared first on Tekedia.

Niger State, in Nigeria’s northcentral region, has introduced a major shift in its tech governance structure, replacing its Ministry of Communications Technology and Digital Economy with a new agency

Egypt has taken another step in extending its technology ecosystem beyond the capital, as the Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA) concluded the Aswan Bootcamp Series program in partnership with Plug and Play, supporting 61 startups across Upper Egypt. Several of the participating companies have collectively secured investments estimated at EGP 200 million, a signal of growing […] The post ITIDA, Plug and Play Wrap Aswan Bootcamp as Upper Egypt Startups Secure EGP 200M appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Wajih Othmani built ACCP in 30 days with zero budget — now targeting 400 million underserved Arabic speakers FasterCapital has added Tunis-based Causal Quantality to its EquityPilot program, backing founder Wajih Othmani as he scales ACCP (Agentic Causal Control Platform) — an Arabic-native AI tool that moves beyond correlation to deliver actual causal diagnosis. The […] The post Tunisian Solo Founder Lands FasterCapital Backing for Arabic-First Causal AI Platform appeared first on Tech In Africa.

A market headline can move fast. A company’s actual position usually changes much more slowly. That gap matters to any reader who follows startup funding, digital finance, public company expansion, or the business logic behind new products. On Tech In Africa, stories about capital raises, fintech growth, and company performance appear in a context where […] The post Fundamental Analysis Explained: How Investors Evaluate a Company’s True Value appeared first on Tech In Africa.

A U.S. federal judge in California certified a class-action securities lawsuit against NVIDIA and its CEO Jensen Huang. The suit alleges that the company concealed more than $1 billion in revenue from GPU sales to cryptocurrency miners during the 2017–2018 crypto boom, improperly booking it as standard gaming demand. The class period covers investors who […] The post Judge Certifies Class Action Securities Lawsuit Againt NVIDIA On Alleged Concealed Revenue from GPU Sales appeared first on Tekedia.

David Sacks has stepped down from his role as the White House’s AI and Crypto Czar formally Special Advisor for AI and Crypto after serving roughly 130 days. He announced this in a Bloomberg Television interview on March 26, 2026, citing the expiration of his term as a special government employee (SGE). Federal rules limit […] The post Implications of David Sack Steping Down As Whitehouse AI and Crypto Czar  appeared first on Tekedia.

The surge in oil prices to around $96 and beyond, with spikes to $100–$120+ for Brent amid the US-Iran conflict has triggered one of the most significant disruptions to global energy markets in recent history. The core driver is the effective closure or severe restriction of the Strait of Hormuz, which normally carries about 20% […] The post Current Global Oil Market Performances Exposed Vulnerabilities in Energy Security Guarantees appeared first on Tekedia.

Coinbase and Better Home & Finance (Better Mortgage) announced a partnership, to launch the first token-backed conforming mortgages in the U.S. This allows qualified borrowers to pledge Bitcoin (BTC) or USDC as collateral for their down payment without selling the crypto. Borrowers get two linked loans from Better: A standard conforming mortgage for the home […] The post Coinbase and Better Home to Launch Token-Backed Conforming Mortgages Pledged with Bitcoin or USDC appeared first on Tekedia.

The Federal Reserve has explicitly stated it has no plans to issue or develop a central bank digital currency (CBDC), often referred to as a digital dollar. This position aligns with longstanding caution from the Fed, reinforced in 2025–2026 under Chair Jerome Powell. The Fed’s 2022 discussion paper Money and Payments explored potential benefits and […] The post Jerome Powell Notes that Federal Reserve Has No Plans for a Central Bank Digital Currency appeared first on Tekedia.

The explosion in software built with generative coding tools is beginning to expose a new pressure point in Apple’s tightly controlled ecosystem: getting apps through the App Store may now be taking longer than building them. A sharp rise in new iOS app submissions, driven by the mainstream adoption of prompt-based development tools since 2025, […] The post Developers Warn Surge in AI-Built (Vibe-coded) Apps Slows Apple’s Review System appeared first on Tekedia.

Foreign capital inflows into Nigeria’s banking sector almost doubled in 2025, underlining how the industry’s aggressive race to meet new capital thresholds has become the single biggest magnet for offshore funds into the economy. Fresh data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) shows the banking sector attracted $13.53 billion in foreign capital last year, […] The post Foreign Capital Into Nigeria’s Banks Nearly Doubles to $13.5bn as Recapitalization Drive Accelerates appeared first on Tekedia.

Eli Lilly has deepened its push into artificial intelligence-driven drug development, agreeing a global licensing and research deal worth up to $2.75 billion with Hong Kong-listed Insilico Medicine in one of the largest AI-focused collaborations yet in the pharmaceutical industry. The agreement gives Lilly exclusive rights to develop, manufacture, and commercialize selected preclinical oral drug […] The post Eli Lilly Strikes $2.75bn AI Drug Deal With Insilico in Major Bet on Next-Generation Drug Discovery appeared first on Tekedia.

Understanding Capital Velocity in the Modern Business Landscape As we move deeper into 2026, businesses across industries are increasingly recognizing that the speed at which capital circulates within an organization, known as capital velocity, is a critical determinant of operational excellence. Unlike traditional metrics focused solely on capital allocation or accumulation, capital velocity emphasizes how […] The post Why Capital Velocity is the Catalyst for Operational Excellence in 2026 appeared first on Tekedia.

The End of Screens as We Know Them The glass fronts on the gizmos in your pad are basically kicking the bucket. You might not catch it just yet. Of course, you still eyeball that pocket telephone of yours. You still park it and stare at that big old box on the wall, so it’s […] The post The Future of Digital Entertainment appeared first on Tekedia.

While MTN’s 2025 growth was driven by prices, its 2026 projections will depend on how it converts increased data usage, home broadband, and its fintech play into higher revenue per user, while aggressively controlling costs and FX exposure.

Best Laptops For Remote Work: Top Picks For 2026 This guide breaks down the best laptops for remote work based on battery life, portability, webcam quality, and overall productivity. It highlights top picks from Apple, Dell, Lenovo, HP, and ASUS, then helps you match the right laptop to your work style. TechCity

Egypt's Hamilton Labs launches USDh, it's flagship stablecoin, with backing from AXIAN Investment.

By Boluwatife Oshadiya | March 30, 2026 Key Points Main Story The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has directed mobile network operators to compensate subscribers affected by poor quality of service, marking a shift toward consumer-focused regulation in the telecoms sector. Under the new directive, telecom operators will be required to provide compensation in the form […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

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Multiple bipartisan bills have been introduced in Congress in early-to-mid March 2026 aiming to restrict or ban U.S. government officials including the president, vice president, members of Congress, and in some cases their families or senior executive branch officials from participating in prediction markets, particularly on events involving politics, government actions, policy outcomes, war, or […] The post Multiple Bipartisan Bills On Prediction Markets Introduced in US Congress in Early-to-mid March 2026 appeared first on Tekedia.

Nigeria’s banking sector has emerged from a sweeping recapitalization drive with stronger buffers and renewed investor interest, but a growing body of evidence suggests the core problem, how credit flows through the economy, remains largely unresolved. In a pointed policy brief released Sunday, the Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise argued that the country’s […] The post Recapitalized but Not Rewired: CPPE Warns Nigeria’s Banks Still Missing the Real Economy appeared first on Tekedia.

Recent data confirms a notable drop in UK consumer confidence in March 2026, hitting its weakest level in nearly a year according to the long-running GfK Consumer Confidence Index. The headline index fell to -21 from -19 in February, driven largely by a sharp deterioration in views of the general economic outlook over the next […] The post UK Consumer Confidence in March Hits Weakest Level in Nearly a Year  appeared first on Tekedia.