Ledger, the Paris-based crypto hardware wallet maker, has completed a $50 million secondary share sale in Q4 2025. This was not a primary funding round issuing new shares which would dilute existing holders. Instead, it was a secondary transaction allowing an early investor to sell part of their stake, providing liquidity without bringing in fresh […] The post Ledger Completes a $50M Secondary Share Sale in Q4 2025  appeared first on Tekedia.

Tether has announced that it has formally engaged one of the Big Four accounting firms to conduct its first full independent financial statement audit. This marks a significant development for the issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin, USDT currently with a market cap exceeding $184 billion and over 550 million users. The audit will examine […] The post Tether Formally Engages a Big Four Accounting Firm for an Independent Audit appeared first on Tekedia.

Russia has emerged as a significant short-term economic beneficiary from the ongoing US-Israeli military conflict with Iran, primarily through surging global oil prices and related market shifts triggered by disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz through which about 20% of global oil passes. Iran’s retaliatory actions, including threats and effective blockades or delays in tanker […] The post Russia is Reaping Billions Mainly Via An Energy Price Windfall  appeared first on Tekedia.

Scale, a South African card‑issuing startup, has partnered with Mastercard, a global payments company, to simplify card products for businesses in Senegal, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.  Across many African markets, companies offering card payment must coordinate with several parties, including issuing banks, payment networks, and Bank Identification Number (BIN) sponsors, leading to slow […]

Moniepoint Inc., a Nigerian business-banking unicorn, has completed its acquisition of a 78% stake in Kenya’s Sumac Microfinance Bank, ending a multi-year effort by the Nigerian fintech to secure a foothold in East Africa’s largest economy. The deal was finalised on Thursday as executives gathered for a reception in Nairobi’s Westlands area. It provides Moniepoint […]

Baji is an international online betting and casino platform that provides players with access to sports betting, live casino games, slot machines, and other gambling entertainment. The platform has gained attention in several Asian markets, including Pakistan, where many users prefer mobile-friendly services that allow them to place bets and play games directly from their […] The post Baji Live App in Pakistan: Overview of the Betting Platform and Mobile Experience appeared first on Tekedia.

Tech giant Meta, is reportedly cutting several hundred jobs as part of a broader restructuring effort affecting multiple teams, including sales, recruiting, and its Reality Labs hardware division. The layoffs, which impact employees in the United States and international markets, are part of the company’s ongoing realignment of resources toward strategic priorities. According to a […] The post Meta is Laying Off Hundred of Its Workforce as it Shifts Focus to AI appeared first on Tekedia.

Westcon-Comstor, a technology distributor specializing in cybersecurity, networking, and hybrid cloud solutions, has announced a new distribution partnership with Infoblox. Cloud adoption across Africa has moved well beyond early-stage migration, with more than 86% of organisations reporting medium or high cloud maturity in 2025 and nearly all planning to expand and refine their cloud architectures. […]

Financial technology has become one of the most powerful drivers of financial inclusion globally. In regions where traditional banking systems have struggled to reach large portions of the population, fintech solutions are bridging the gap by offering accessible, low-cost, and scalable alternatives. From mobile wallets to digital lending platforms, innovation is reshaping how individuals and […] The post Fintech Innovation and Financial Inclusion Trends appeared first on Tekedia.

Crypto doesn’t sleep, but the people who guard it still need a fighting chance. In 2025, exchanges and DeFi protocols lost billions to scams, flash-loan exploits and key theft. A sharper threat looms: quantum computers designed to shred today’s cryptography. Researchers estimate 6.3 million bitcoin—about US $648 billion—sit in addresses already vulnerable to a future […] The post 10 Best Blockchain Risk Assessment Tools (Including Quantum Threat Gaps) appeared first on Tekedia.

HP introduced new AI-driven features and expanded insights for the Workforce Experience Platform (WXP). These updates give IT teams a clearer understanding of how devices are performing across their organization and faster, more automated ways to resolve issues before they disrupt work. With digital environments growing more complex, from heavier AI-powered applications to rising system […]

The situation in Qatar has escalated dramatically amid the ongoing U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran that began in late February 2026. What started as a shipping disruption has become a severe energy and industrial crisis for the country and global markets. Iranian drone attacks struck QatarEnergy facilities in Ras Laffan Industrial City (the world’s largest LNG […] The post Qatar Facing Severe Energy and Industrial Crisis Amid Ongoing US/Israeli and Iran Conflict  appeared first on Tekedia.

New research from Anthropic suggests the much-feared wave of job losses tied to artificial intelligence has yet to materialize. But the company’s latest findings indicate the technology is already redrawing the contours of the labor market in quieter, less visible ways—particularly for those at the start of their careers. Presenting the data at the Axios […] The post AI Isn’t Cutting Jobs Yet, But It’s Redrawing The Contours Of The Labor Market For Young Workers, Anthropic Says appeared first on Tekedia.

Digital transformation in emerging markets is no longer a forward-looking concept—it is a present-day necessity driven by rapid mobile adoption, expanding internet access, and shifting consumer expectations. Unlike mature economies, emerging markets face a unique combination of infrastructure gaps and leapfrogging opportunities, allowing businesses to bypass legacy systems and adopt modern digital solutions at scale. […] The post Digital Transformation Strategies for Emerging Markets appeared first on Tekedia.

Dr. Anele Mngadi Hammond recently went viral on social media over a historic vehicle finance case with Standard bank in 2018. In the videos, Dr. Hammond accuses the institution of serious misconduct and also claims that Standard Bank and its representatives engaged in criminal activities. “As a 163-year institution that serves millions of customers, Standard […]

The researchers tested how different tones, ranging from very polite to very rude, affect ChatGPT-4o's performance on multiple-choice questions

User research has had the same basic shape for fifty years. Find participants. Schedule them. Interview them. Wait weeks for analysis. The AI wave has disrupted nearly every other part of the product development process. This one held on longer than it should have. That’s changing now. Synthetic user research — AI-generated personas that simulate […] The post The New Way to Do User Research Is Synthetic — and Most Teams Haven’t Caught Up Yet appeared first on Tekedia.

By Lindelani Ramukumba, Chief Information Officer and Interim Chief Digital Officer of Absa Business Banking Rewind just a few years and large language models and generative artificial intelligence were barely on the public radar, yet the technology has already evolved into its next iteration: agentic AI, a new breed of systems that are semi- or […]

You downloaded it for free. You use it every day. But there’s a transaction happening in the background that nobody told you about. Around 80% of apps use personal data for commercial purposes, including feeding AI systems that grow smarter with every tap, scroll, and search you make. (StationX, 2024) Free apps aren’t charity. They’re […] The post The Hidden Cost of Free Apps: Your Data Trains Their AI appeared first on Tekedia.

Together, these developments point to a shift in Quidax’s focus toward infrastructure and B2B products, including its push into enterprise crypto payments. The company has continued hiring for sales roles tied to these products even as it reduces headcount.

Stablecoin issuers must also maintain a minimum paid-up capital of KES 500 million (approximately $3.85 million) and core or liquid capital of KES 100 million (about $771,000). Alternatively, they must hold capital equivalent to 100% of current liabilities for at least 30 days, whichever is higher. 

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Delaware has introduced bipartisan legislation to regulate stablecoins under its banking framework, marking the state’s first major update to banking laws in over 45 years. Democratic Senator Spiros Mantzavinos and Republican Representative or co-sponsors including Rep. Bill Bush filed Senate Bill 19 (SB 19), known as the Delaware Payment Stablecoin Act. It amends Title 5 […] The post Delaware Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Regulate Stablecoins  appeared first on Tekedia.

Gate.com has officially integrated Polymarket, the popular decentralized prediction market platform. This makes Gate the first centralized exchange (CEX) to embed Polymarket directly into its app. A dedicated “Polymarket” entry in the Gate App requires version 8.12.5 or higher. Users can reach it via the Alpha section on the homepage. Trade Yes/No shares on real-world […] The post Gate Officially Integrates Polymarket Directly into its App  appeared first on Tekedia.

The Ethereum Foundation (EF) has launched a dedicated public resource hub http://pq.ethereum.org/  for its post-quantum (PQ) security efforts. This marks a major step in consolidating over 8 years of research into a centralized portal with a clear roadmap, technical specs, open-source code, FAQs, and resources for institutions and developers. Quantum computers could eventually break current […] The post The Ethereum Foundation Launches Quantum (PQ) Security Hub appeared first on Tekedia.

The Central Bank of Nigeria has unveiled a stricter operating framework for international money transfers, ordering all operators to route transactions through designated naira settlement accounts in a move aimed at tightening control over diaspora inflows and reinforcing transparency in the foreign exchange market. The directive, contained in a March 24 circular signed by the […] The post Central Bank of Nigeria Moves to Ring-Fence Diaspora Dollars, Orders IMTO Operators to Settle FX Remittances in Naira appeared first on Tekedia.

A federal judge in California suggested on Tuesday that the Pentagon’s unprecedented blacklisting of artificial intelligence firm Anthropic may have been motivated by the company’s public stance on AI safety rather than genuine national security concerns. The case stems from Anthropic’s lawsuit challenging the Department of Defense’s designation of the company as a “national security […] The post U.S. Judge Says Pentagon May Be Retaliating Against Anthropic Over AI Safety Concerns appeared first on Tekedia.

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier delivered unusually sharp criticism of the ongoing US-Israeli military campaign against Iran during a speech to German diplomats in Berlin. He described the conflict as a “breach of international law”, a “politically disastrous mistake”, and an “avoidable, unnecessary war” whose stated goal of preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons could have […] The post German President Frank-Walter Describes Ongoing Middle East Conflict As a Breach of International Law  appeared first on Tekedia.

Polymarket and Kalshi, the two largest prediction market platforms, announced new rules, to crack down on insider trading and market manipulation. This move came on the same day that bipartisan senators Adam Schiff (D-CA) and John Curtis (R-UT) introduced legislation to ban sports betting and casino-style games on CFTC-regulated prediction markets like these platforms. The […] The post Polymarket and Kalshi New Rules Aim to Crack Down on Insider Trading and Market Manipulation  appeared first on Tekedia.

The New York Stock Exchange part of Intercontinental Exchange has announced a partnership with Securitize, a BlackRock- and Ark Invest-backed digital asset platform, via a memorandum of understanding. The goal is to develop a 24/7 tokenized securities platform—specifically, a blockchain-based Digital Trading Platform for trading tokenized versions of U.S. equities and ETFs. Securitize’s Role It […] The post New York Stock Exchange Announces Partnership with Securitize  appeared first on Tekedia.

Circle Internet Group (NYSE: CRCL), the issuer of the USDC stablecoin, saw its stock plunge roughly 20% —marking its biggest single-day drop on record. The shares closed at $101.17, down $25.47 or 20.11% for the day, with intraday moves hitting as low as the mid-$98 range after opening near $126–127. Trading volume spiked dramatically well […] The post Circle Stock (NYSE: CRCL) Plunges Roughly 20% In Last 5 Days appeared first on Tekedia.

Meta Platforms is overhauling executive compensation with a high-risk, performance-driven equity package, introducing stock options as it intensifies efforts to retain top leadership amid a costly and escalating race in artificial intelligence. Regulatory filings show the company has extended the new option grants to a core group of senior executives, including chief financial officer Susan […] The post Meta Raises the Stakes for Executives With Aggressive Stock Pay Plan to Lock In AI Leadership appeared first on Tekedia.

The Trump administration has sent Iran a 15-point plan aimed at ending the ongoing war in the Middle East, now in its fourth week. The proposal was delivered via Pakistani intermediaries, with Pakistan’s army chief playing a key role in facilitation. The full text of the 15 points has not been publicly released, but sources […] The post The Trump Administration Sent a 15 Point Plan Aimed at Ending the Ongoing Middle East Tensions  appeared first on Tekedia.

CoreWeave has completed one of the more striking pivots in the technology sector, transforming itself from a cryptocurrency mining operation into a major supplier of computing power for artificial intelligence—an evolution its chief executive says was rooted in technical curiosity as much as timing. Michael Intrator, the company’s cofounder and CEO, traced that transition to […] The post “We’re Pretty Nerdy, We Dig Under The Hood:” CoreWeaves’s CEO Explains Company’s Growth From Crypto Mines to $43bn AI Powerhouse appeared first on Tekedia.

Anchorage Digital has added Strategy’s perpetual preferred stock, $STRC, to its corporate balance sheet. Anchorage Digital, the first U.S. federally chartered crypto bank, publicly disclosed this during a presentation at the “Bitcoin for Corporations” track of the Strategy World 2026 conference in Las Vegas (February 25, 2026). It was confirmed in their official statement and […] The post Anchorage Digital Adds Strategy’s $STRC to its Corporate Balance Sheet  appeared first on Tekedia.