The history of every transformative technology follows a recognizable pattern. First comes skepticism, then experimentation, followed by infrastructure development, mainstream integration, and eventually mass adoption. Cryptocurrency is no different. What began as a niche movement centered around Bitcoin has evolved into a global financial phenomenon attracting banks, asset managers, governments, payment providers, and multinational corporations. […] The post The 5 Transformative Stages of Cryptocurrencies appeared first on Tekedia.

When we spoke, Thuo reflected on leaving Boeing, why Africa’s logistics startups keep failing, the cultural acceptance of inefficiency, and why verification, not payments, is the real bottleneck holding back African trade.

The tokenization stack is rapidly becoming one of the most important layers of modern financial infrastructure. Much like the internet stack transformed communication by organizing protocols into layers, tokenization is creating a structured framework for digitizing ownership, transferring value, and automating financial interactions on blockchain networks. What began as an experimental concept tied to cryptocurrencies […] The post The Blockchain Tokenization Stack appeared first on Tekedia.

China’s largest technology companies are signaling a major acceleration in domestic semiconductor deployment, indicating that the country’s artificial intelligence ambitions are increasingly being built around homegrown chips even as reports emerge that Nvidia could regain limited access to the Chinese market. Fresh comments from executives at Tencent and Alibaba show that Beijing’s drive for technological […] The post China Accelerates Domestic AI Chip Push Despite Nvidia’s Possible Return To Its Market appeared first on Tekedia.

Young People, the best time to audition for a job is when there is no opening. And the best time for an entrepreneur to raise money in Nigeria is when he or she is not actively fundraising. Why? Because by the time opportunities formally arrive, many of the real decisions may have already been made. […] The post ITT Capital: Why Investors Fund People Before They Fund Companies appeared first on Tekedia.

The meeting between the United States and China over economic cooperation and the ongoing Iranian conflict reflects the complex reality of modern geopolitics. In an era defined by economic interdependence, military tensions, and shifting alliances, the world’s two largest economies are increasingly forced to cooperate even while competing on multiple fronts. Their discussions regarding trade, […] The post China and United States Talks Demonstrate the Delicate Balance Shaping International Relations appeared first on Tekedia.

Cryptocurrency trading has changed a lot in the past few years. It now draws in both beginners and people who invest for a living. The places to trade digital coins keep getting bigger, but there are still problems. Many traders find it hard to use the websites. They feel lost when market data is not […] The post How BTCC Exchange Simplifies Crypto Trading for New and Experienced Investors appeared first on Tekedia.

Table of contents How Samsung’s update system works The three phones that lost support Quick specs comparison What losing software support means for your phone Samsung phones still receiving updates (May 2026) How to check for updates on your Samsung phone In May 2026, Samsung removed three Galaxy smartphones from its software update eligibility chart. […]

Six years after launch, OliliFood has processed over 120,000 orders and generated ₦2 billion ($1.5 million) in gross merchandise value (GMV) across Asaba and Warri, according to Nweze. 

Africa Global Logistics (AGL) and REasy have partnered to launch a groupage shipping service for small businesses importing goods from China.

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Meet Babatunde Onadipe, a cybersecurity professional at the Bank of Canada, and co-founder and CTO of WakaMi, a platform where people can outsource errands.

Recently, Tokenisation is rapidly emerging as a foundational design principle for next-generation financial and industrial infrastructure, particularly in energy systems and carbon markets. By representing real-world assets as digital tokens on distributed ledgers, tokenisation enables fractional ownership, programmable settlement, and continuous price discovery across traditionally illiquid or fragmented markets. In the context of energy and […] The post Tokenisation and the Future Infrastructure of Energy and Carbon Markets appeared first on Tekedia.

For years, the Cryptocurrency industry was defined by speculation. Market cycles revolved around memecoins, hype-driven token launches, and rapid price appreciation that often had little connection to real-world utility. Entire narratives were built around short-term trading opportunities rather than long-term economic transformation. But beneath the noise of volatility and speculation, a deeper transition has quietly […] The post The Infrastructure Era of Crypto Has Already Started appeared first on Tekedia.

One of the world's most food-insecure nations because of frequent drought, conflict and poverty, Somalia last experienced famine in 2011, when around 250,000 people died, ​and came close in 2017 and 2022.

The ascent of big technology companies reached another historic milestone this week as Alphabet Inc., traded under the ticker GOOGL, closed at a new all-time high above $400 per share, while NVIDIA Corporation became the first company in history to surpass a staggering $5.5 trillion market capitalization. For Google, the surge past $400 per share […] The post Google’s Alphabet Hit ATH above $400 As Nvidia Reached $5.5T Market Capitalization appeared first on Tekedia.

The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence is no longer limited to research labs or experimental applications. It is now reshaping productivity, finance, software development, and even personal wealth recovery. This transformation became especially evident as Anthropic announced major upgrades to its Claude AI ecosystem, including increased weekly usage limits, monthly programmatic usage credits, and the […] The post Implications of Claude’s Upgrade on Weekly Usage Limits and Claude User Recovery of Bitcoin appeared first on Tekedia.

SK Hynix is on the verge of joining the exclusive trillion-dollar market capitalization club, just weeks after rival Samsung Electronics achieved the milestone, cementing South Korea’s emergence as a dominant force in the artificial intelligence era. The memory chip specialist’s shares have skyrocketed more than 200% so far in 2026, following a blistering 274% gain […] The post SK Hynix Nears $1tn Valuation, Propelling South Korea Toward Historic Double Milestone in Global AI Race appeared first on Tekedia.

The initial public offering of Cerebras Systems has quickly become one of the most closely watched events in the artificial intelligence and semiconductor sectors. Priced at $185 per share, the company’s stock immediately drew extraordinary attention after reports indicated it was trading as high as $290 in pre-market activity on Hyperliquid. Cerebras has spent years […] The post Cerebras Systems’ IPO on Hyperliquid Becomes Closely Watched Events in AI and Semiconductor Sectors appeared first on Tekedia.

The convergence of institutional finance and digital assets continues to accelerate, and two recent developments highlight how traditional capital markets are increasingly embracing crypto-native financial structures. Strategy announced that its STRC instrument has accumulated more than 2,000 BTC worth of purchasing power as it trades above its $1 par value, while Robinhood has filed with […] The post Strategy’s STRC Instrument Accumulates 2000 BTC As Robinhood Seeks SEC Filing for a Second Venture Funds appeared first on Tekedia.

The foundation of Jensen Huang and his wife, Lori Huang, is purchasing artificial intelligence computing capacity from CoreWeave and donating it to universities and nonprofit research institutions. The move is expected to simultaneously expand access to high-end AI infrastructure and deepen Nvidia’s already extensive ties to one of the fastest-growing cloud-computing companies in the industry. […] The post Huang Foundation Buys CoreWeave Computing Capacity for Universities in $108m AI Research Push appeared first on Tekedia.

China’s yuan climbed to its strongest level against the dollar in more than three years on Thursday as investors interpreted the summit between Xi Jinping and Donald Trump as a sign that both powers are seeking to prevent another major escalation in economic tensions. Yet while the currency rallied sharply, Chinese equities moved in the […] The post Yuan hits Three-year High as Trump-Xi Summit Fuels Cautious Optimism, But Chinese Stocks Retreat on Profit-taking appeared first on Tekedia.

U.S. Treasury yields are climbing sharply as investors increasingly doubt that incoming Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh will be able to bring inflation under control amid surging oil prices and a prolonged Middle East conflict. Long-dated bonds are bearing the brunt of the selling, with investors demanding significantly higher compensation for persistent inflation risks. The […] The post Investors Bet on Higher-for-Longer Yields as Oil-Fueled Inflation Tests Incoming Fed Chair Kevin Warsh appeared first on Tekedia.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has sharply raised its long-term outlook for the global semiconductor industry, forecasting the market will exceed $1.5 trillion by 2030 as artificial intelligence drives one of the largest infrastructure buildouts in the history of computing. The revised projection, disclosed in presentation materials ahead of the company’s technology symposium on Thursday, […] The post TSMC Sees $1.5tn Semiconductor Market by 2030 as AI Boom Triggers Historic Capacity Expansion appeared first on Tekedia.

The recent decision by The Wall Street Journal to describe Zcash and its privacy features as a red flag has reignited a long-running debate about financial privacy, regulation, and the future of digital money. The article reflects growing concerns among regulators, traditional financial institutions, and law enforcement agencies about privacy-preserving cryptocurrencies, often referred to as […] The post The Wall Street Journal Article Describes Zcash as a Red Flag appeared first on Tekedia.

South Africa is facing a dangerous convergence of political instability and external economic shocks that could threaten the reform momentum behind its recent credit-rating upgrade, according to S&P Global Ratings. The warning comes at a particularly fragile moment for Africa’s most industrialized economy, where investors are increasingly weighing whether the governing alliance can maintain political […] The post S&P Warns South Africa’s Reform Momentum at Risk as Ramaphosa Crisis and ME Shock Test Coalition Govt. appeared first on Tekedia.

Instructure, the parent company of the widely used education platform Canvas, says it has reached an agreement with the hackers behind a global cyberattack that exposed sensitive data belonging to tens of thousands of students and staff in Hong Kong and affected institutions across multiple countries. The company said the agreement includes the return and […] The post Canvas Owner Strikes Deal With Hackers To Return And Destroy Data After Global Breach Exposed More Than 72,000 Hongkongers appeared first on Tekedia.

The first quarter filings from major financial firms often reveal more than portfolio adjustments. They offer insight into where institutional conviction is moving and which narratives are beginning to dominate the next market cycle. This quarter, two developments stood out across the digital asset landscape: reports that trading giant Jane Street shifted exposure from Bitcoin […] The post Jane Street Shifted Exposure from Bitcoin toward Ethereum Amid Fidelity’s Endorsement of the CLARITY Act appeared first on Tekedia.

Nigerian Fintech Infrastructure Is Shaping the Future of Global Payments For years, global tech companies treated Africa as a market for expansion. Now, many investors and founders are… TechCity

Stablecoins were once viewed primarily as a tool for crypto traders, a digital substitute for dollars that allowed users to move between exchanges without touching the traditional banking system. That narrative has changed dramatically. Stablecoins are increasingly becoming financial infrastructure, and two of the most powerful forces driving their expansion are cards and settlement networks. […] The post Cards and Settlement Are Two of The Biggest Growth Levers for Stablecoins appeared first on Tekedia.

Bitcoin supporter Kevin Warsh has officially been confirmed as the successor to Jerome Powell, signaling a potentially new era for U.S. monetary policy and digital asset regulation. The U.S. Senate on Wednesday confirmed Warsh as the next Chair of the Federal Reserve, marking a significant shift in leadership at the world’s most powerful central bank. […] The post Bitcoin Supporter Kevin Warsh Confirmed as Powell’s Successor appeared first on Tekedia.

For decades, the global financial system has revolved around the U.S. dollar. Long before cryptocurrencies existed, banks outside the United States created a vast offshore dollar network known as the eurodollar market. These were not physical dollars stored in America, but dollar-denominated liabilities issued and circulated globally by foreign banks. Today, stablecoins are beginning to […] The post Why Stablecoins are Becoming Digital Eurodollars appeared first on Tekedia.

Chimoney, a Nigerian fintech startup that built a unified API for cross-border payments across 41 currencies, has shut down operations, citing a lack of capital to sustain operations. In an email sent to customers, the Canada-based startup disclosed that it had stopped processing new transactions and integrations and had begun refunding customer balances. “As of […] The post Nigerian Fintech Startup Chimoney Shuts Down Operations Over Funding Crunch appeared first on Tekedia.

This week, the Finance Bill 2026 was published, and almost immediately, questions began emerging from the public.

In West Pokot County, 12 women and three men died after rocks came crashing down at Romo Hills in Kasei.

That clip of him calling out the audience to order went viral, attracting immense commentary locally and globally.