Anthropic has announced Project Glasswing, a new industry initiative to secure critical software using its unreleased frontier model, Claude Mythos Preview. The project addresses the dual-use risks of advanced AI in cybersecurity. It’s a collaborative effort involving major tech and security organizations to use Claude Mythos Preview defensively. The goal is to proactively find and […] The post Anthropic Unveils Project Glasswing for Defense of Critical Infrastructure appeared first on Tekedia.

Nigeria’s state oil company has notched another milestone in its drive to revive upstream fortunes. The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) on April 5 loaded and dispatched its maiden cargo of the new light, sweet Cawthorne blend, some 950,000 barrels, from the recently commissioned Cawthorne Floating Storage and Offloading (FSO) vessel off Bonny, Rivers […] The post NNPCL’s First Cawthorne Crude Cargo Sails to Europe as Domestic Refining Push Faces Feedstock Squeeze appeared first on Tekedia.

Crypto futures saw nearly $600 million in total liquidations over the past 24 hours, with bearish short positions accounting for over $420 million of that wipeout. A surprise geopolitical de-escalation—specifically, President Donald Trump’s announcement of a two-week US-Iran ceasefire—caught many leveraged traders off guard. Markets had been pricing in heightened tensions and potential conflict escalation, […] The post Crypto Futures Saw Nearly $600M in Total Liquidations Over the Past 24 hours appeared first on Tekedia.

Global markets rallied sharply on Wednesday after the United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire, easing immediate fears of a prolonged disruption to oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz and triggering a broad risk-on move across equities, bonds, and currencies. Futures tied to major U.S. indexes surged in early trading, reflecting a […] The post Ceasefire Sparks Global Relief Rally as Oil Plunges, but Markets Brace for Fragile Two-Week Window appeared first on Tekedia.

Asian technology and semiconductor stocks surged on Wednesday in one of the strongest relief rallies seen in weeks, as a conditional two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran temporarily eased fears over energy flows, industrial gas shortages, and a deeper supply chain shock to the global chip industry. The ceasefire, which includes a temporary […] The post Chip Stocks Roar Across Asia as U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Eases Supply Chain Fears and Revives AI Trade appeared first on Tekedia.

Billionaire activist investor Bill Ackman has thrown down the gauntlet once again. Through his Pershing Square vehicle, he formally proposed on Tuesday a full takeover of Universal Music Group, the world’s largest music company, in a deal valued at roughly $64 billion that blends cash and new shares. The unsolicited offer marks the latest, and […] The post Ackman’s Pershing Square Launches $64bn Takeover Bid for Universal Music Group appeared first on Tekedia.

Kalshi has announced a partnership with Fox Corporation. This is a sponsored integration that brings Kalshi’s real-time prediction market data into Fox’s coverage. Platforms involved: Fox News Channel, Fox Business Network, Fox Weather, and the FOX One streaming platform. Content focus: Real-time probabilities and crowd odds on politics, economics, weather, cultural events, and other storylines […] The post Kalshi Partnership with Fox News Aims to Bring Real Time Prediction Markets Data into Fox’s Coverage appeared first on Tekedia.

The price of Bitcoin surged sharply following the announcement by U.S President Donald Trump, of a proposed two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran, triggering a broader rally across global risk assets. The agreement, which includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, signaled a temporary de-escalation in a conflict that had unsettled financial […] The post Bitcoin Rallies Above $72K as U.S.–Iran Ceasefire Eases Market Tensions appeared first on Tekedia.

Dr Lilian Nyawanda, currently Commissioner of Customs and Border Control, has been appointed acting Commissioner General pending a competitive recruitment process.

Zazu, a pan-African digital bank that serves small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), has partnered with Visa to launch a digital business account for Moroccan SMEs

The deal, which is subject to regulatory approvals, will give GSH the licences and local infrastructure to run a broker‑dealer off‑ramp, a regulated exchange for tokenised assets, and a mining platform.

Alphabet stands to pocket potentially $100 billion or more from its 2015 investment in Elon Musk’s SpaceX, and Google CEO Sundar Pichai says the explosion of artificial intelligence is creating even more opportunities for the company to deploy capital directly into promising startups. In a wide-ranging conversation with Stripe co-founder John Collison posted on Tuesday, […] The post Google CEO Sundar Pichai Signals Major New Startup Investments as Early Bets on SpaceX and Anthropic Deliver Massive Returns appeared first on Tekedia.

She is also a tech lawyer who has spent years documenting how the internet punishes women leaders.

The U.S. SEC’s proposed cryptosafe harbor framework, part of Regulation Crypto Assets, has advanced to final review at the White House’s Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA). SEC Chair Paul Atkins confirmed this during a fireside chat at Vanderbilt University’s Digital Assets and Emerging Technology Policy Summit. He described it as the key step […] The post Crypto Safe Harbor Proposal Advances to Final Review at the White House’s Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs  appeared first on Tekedia.

Phone logs from an ongoing Argentine federal prosecutor’s investigation into the $LIBRA meme coin scandal show seven calls between President Javier Milei and Mauricio Novelli, a crypto lobbyist, and one of the key entrepreneurs behind the token on the night of its launch, February 14, 2025. Milei posted a promotional message on X along with […] The post Phone Logs Show 7 Calls Between President Javier and Mauricio Novelli Prior to LIBRA Memecoin appeared first on Tekedia.

Africa’s start-up ecosystem delivered a mixed performance in March 2026, signaling resilience on the surface while exposing deeper structural concerns. A slowdown in early-stage activity and a declining number of funded ventures point to tightening capital access for emerging founders, raising fresh questions about the sustainability of the continent’s innovation pipeline. According to a report […] The post African Start-up Funding Holds Steady at $151M in March 2026, But Early-Stage Slowdown Raises Concerns appeared first on Tekedia.

The US digital entertainment market has quietly split into two lanes. Traditional online casinos remain tightly restricted by state law. Meanwhile, a separate category built around sweepstakes mechanics has expanded rapidly, operating under promotional law rather than gambling statutes. Platforms built around FireKirin online titles sit inside that second lane — and understanding how that […] The post The Evolution of Arcade-Style iGaming: Navigating the FireKirin Online Experience and US Regulations appeared first on Tekedia.

Modern sweepstakes casino platforms are not just entertainment products. They are software businesses operating inside one of the most legally complex consumer markets in the United States. The vegas x login experience is one window into that broader picture — a platform interface that sits at the intersection of digital product design, promotional law, and […] The post Navigating the Digital Casino Economy: The Tech Behind the Vegas x login and US Sweepstakes Compliance appeared first on Tekedia.

Software licensing, state enforcement actions, and consumer behavior are converging in ways that make sweepstakes gaming one of the more analytically interesting sectors in US digital entertainment. Platforms like ultra panda online have grown not because of a single breakout moment, but because a licensing model quietly scaled across dozens of operators while regulators were […] The post Decoding the Sweepstakes Model: Navigating the Ultra Panda Online Experience and US State Regulations appeared first on Tekedia.

Table of contents OnePlus 15 OnePlus 15R OnePlus 15T OnePlus Nord 6 OnePlus entered 2026 with arguably its strongest product lineup yet. Four phones have launched since late 2025 under the 2026 cycle: the flagship OnePlus 15, the value-driven 15R, the compact powerhouse 15T, and the battery-record-setting Nord 6. Each targets a different kind of […]

There is a composed, almost effortless stillness to her, even after a decade navigating the high-stakes world of public relations (PR).

Coral reefs are often called the rainforests of the sea. It sounds dramatic, but it’s true. They cover less than 1% of the ocean floor, yet they support about 25% of all marine species. Around 500 million people worldwide depend on reefs for food, income and coastal protection. And yet, reefs are disappearing. Between 2009 […]

CNBC’s Jim Cramer says Tuesday’s market action offered more than a routine day of sector weakness. It served as an early stress test for what the U.S. economy could face if the war with Iran persists and energy prices remain elevated. The market action may have ended with only modest index moves, but beneath the […] The post CNBC’s Cramer Says Tuesday’s Market Action is a Warning Signal of a Darker Economic Turn if U.S.-Iran War Drags On appeared first on Tekedia.

Zenith Bank Plc has once again delivered a trillion-naira profit year, reinforcing its position as one of Nigeria’s most profitable lenders, even as a sharp reversal in trading income and rising impairment charges weighed on the final numbers. The bank’s audited results for the 2025 financial year show profit before tax settled at N1.26 trillion, […] The post Zenith Bank Tops N1tn Profit Mark Again, Proposes A Final Dividend Of N8.75 Per Share appeared first on Tekedia.

In a wide-ranging discussion about the rapid approach of AI superintelligence, Sam Altman outlined the need for a major new U.S. social contract — akin to the Progressive Era or New Deal — to handle massive economic disruption, job shifts, and risks from advanced AI. He highlighted cyberattacks and biological threats as the most immediate […] The post Sam Altman Outlines the Need for New U.S. Social Contract  appeared first on Tekedia.

Adobe is making an aggressive push into the education technology space with the launch of Acrobat Spaces, a new AI-powered study tool designed to turn static course materials into interactive learning aids such as flashcards, quizzes, mind maps, podcasts, and editable presentations. The move marks an expansion for a company whose recent AI rollout has […] The post Adobe Targets the Classroom With Free AI Study Hub Called Acrobat Spaces, Taking on Google’s NotebookLM appeared first on Tekedia.

Polymarket has announced a major platform upgrade, including a rebuilt trading engine, upgraded smart contracts (CTF Exchange V2), an improved central limit order book, and a new collateral token called Polymarket USD (PMUSD). Polymarket USD replaces the current bridged USDC.e (Ethereum-originated and wrapped for Polygon). It is backed 1:1 by Circle’s native USDC, making it […] The post Polymarket Announces Platform Upgrade Including a Rebuilt Trading Engine  appeared first on Tekedia.

The Solana Foundation has announced a major security overhaul, just five days after the Drift Protocol exploit, introducing the STRIDE program and the Solana Incident Response Network (SIRN) to strengthen DeFi protections across the ecosystem. On April 1, 2026, Drift Protocol; a prominent Solana-based decentralized perpetuals exchange suffered one of the largest DeFi exploits of […] The post Solana Foundation Announces Security Initiatives, Introducing the STRIDE Program  appeared first on Tekedia.

The recession Wall Street has been bracing for may already be here. Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody’s Analytics, says a proprietary gauge his team developed, the Vicious Cycle Index, has been flashing a clear recession signal since January and remained in recession territory through March. The indicator, which Zandi described in a LinkedIn post […] The post Moody’s Top Economist Warns U.S. Economy May Have Already Entered Recession as Iran War Adds Fresh Peril appeared first on Tekedia.

MTN Group has awarded its Nigeria CEO, Karl Toriola, performance shares worth approximately ₦463.7 million ($336,000)

Madica's approach pairs funding with an 18-month structured program including mentorship, executive coaching, and two fully funded immersion trips.

Verto has today announced a new solution under Verto Business Accounts that enables US-registered businesses to open a USD account in their own business name to move money seamlessly between the United States and Africa.  US-registered businesses with operations in Africa often encounter significant banking limitations, with US banks frequently delaying or blocking transactions to […]

By Mpho Sadiki, Managing Director: Merchant Services, Africa at Network International and Payfast by Network South Africa is making meaningful progress in building out its digital payments infrastructure. But there is a critical gap in how this investment is being framed. Infrastructure on its own does not create economic activity. Hyperscale adoption embraces and adopts […]

Explore the African tech funding in Q1 2026. With $711M raised, see how Fintech and Energy led the market while M&A activity reached new highs.

GITEX Africa started yesterday, and it did not feel like another “Africa Rising” conference.

Technology has transformed many industries over the past decade, and football analysis is no exception. The way supporters evaluate matches has evolved dramatically as access to performance data has expanded. Modern football discussions now include advanced metrics, tactical visualization tools, and statistical modeling that help analysts evaluate team performance more accurately. This technological shift is […]