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Crypto and Blockchain Gained Significant Attention at Davos 2026
The phrase “Crypto lobbying at Davos, not a completely united front” captures key dynamics at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos, where cryptocurrency and blockchain topics gained significant attention amid discussions on tokenization, stablecoins, regulation, and global finance. Crypto advocates were highly visible, with leaders pitching blockchain as integral to the future […] The post Crypto and Blockchain Gained Significant Attention at Davos 2026 appeared first on Tekedia.
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Trump Threatens 100% Tariff Against Canada Over Trade Deals With China
President Donald Trump on Saturday warned that the United States would impose a 100% tariff on Canadian goods if Ottawa proceeds with a trade deal with China, escalating pressure on one of Washington’s closest trading partners. The warning marks the latest turn in an increasingly coercive trade strategy that is unsettling long-standing U.S. allies. In […] The post Trump Threatens 100% Tariff Against Canada Over Trade Deals With China appeared first on Tekedia.
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U.S. Judge Blocks Trump Admin from Suspending EV Charging Funds, Dealing a Setback to Rollback of Clean Transport Policy
A federal judge has ruled that President Donald Trump’s administration acted unlawfully when it suspended billions of dollars in funding meant to expand electric vehicle charging infrastructure, delivering a significant legal victory to Democratic-led states and a broader rebuke of the White House’s efforts to unwind key elements of the Biden-era climate agenda. U.S. District […] The post U.S. Judge Blocks Trump Admin from Suspending EV Charging Funds, Dealing a Setback to Rollback of Clean Transport Policy appeared first on Tekedia.
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SEC Drops Gemini Case After Full Investor Recovery, Signaling a Softer U.S. Stance on Crypto Enforcement
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has agreed to dismiss its enforcement action against Gemini, the cryptocurrency exchange founded by billionaire twins Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, after investors in the platform’s troubled lending program were made whole. Court filings on Friday showed that the SEC and Gemini Space Station jointly moved to dismiss the case […] The post SEC Drops Gemini Case After Full Investor Recovery, Signaling a Softer U.S. Stance on Crypto Enforcement appeared first on Tekedia.
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U.S. Hints at Tariff Rollback for India After Sharp Drop in Russian Oil Imports
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Friday indicated that Washington could roll back an additional 25% tariff imposed on Indian goods, pointing to a sharp fall in India’s purchases of Russian crude oil as evidence that U.S. pressure is having the intended effect. Speaking in an interview with Politico at the World Economic Forum in […] The post U.S. Hints at Tariff Rollback for India After Sharp Drop in Russian Oil Imports appeared first on Tekedia.
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Partnerships and Democratic Erosion?
Abstract This article examines the evolution of Nigeria–China political and economic relations and situates them within Nigeria’s contemporary democratic trajectory. While Nigeria remains constitutionally a multiparty democracy, recent patterns, mass political defections, executive–legislative convergence, weakened opposition, and selective federal pressure on non-aligned states suggest a drift toward de facto one-party dominance. The paper argues that […] The post Partnerships and Democratic Erosion? appeared first on Tekedia.
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Bitcoin’s Price Has Been Largely Flat in the Short Term
According to reports from BeInCrypto, Bitcoin’s price has been largely flat in the short term hovering around levels like $89,000–$93,000 in some market updates and down roughly 6% over the past week. While the surface looks calm, underlying metrics show a sharp 61% surge in selling pressure within a single day. This spike is part […] The post Bitcoin’s Price Has Been Largely Flat in the Short Term appeared first on Tekedia.
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U.S Spot Bitcoin Recorded $1.42B in Net Inflows During the Week Ended January 16, 2026
US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $1.42 billion in net inflows during the week ended January 16, 2026. This marked their strongest weekly performance since early October 2025. BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) led the pack with about $1.03 billion of those inflows. The total came amid a broader surge in digital asset investment products, which […] The post U.S Spot Bitcoin Recorded $1.42B in Net Inflows During the Week Ended January 16, 2026 appeared first on Tekedia.
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Crypto Will Become Native Currency of AI Agents 
“Crypto Will Become the Native Currency of AI Agents” has gained significant traction recently, especially following comments from prominent figures in the crypto space at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Changpeng Zhao (CZ), former CEO of Binance, stated during a panel: “The native currency of AI agents will be cryptocurrency. Blockchain will become the […] The post Crypto Will Become Native Currency of AI Agents  appeared first on Tekedia.
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“Bitcoin Now One of The Worst Performing Assets After Wall Street Involvement”- Peter Schiff Makes Bold Claims
American stockbroker and strong Bitcoin critic, Peter Schiff, in a recent comment, has reignited one of the fiercest debates in the financial world, after describing Bitcoin as one of the worst-performing assets. The renowned gold advocate in a post on X (formerly Twitter) stated that Bitcoin excelled as an obscure asset but has underperformed since […] The post “Bitcoin Now One of The Worst Performing Assets After Wall Street Involvement”- Peter Schiff Makes Bold Claims appeared first on Tekedia.
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Nigeria Sets the Stage for Global Regulatory Technology Leadership as 2026 RegTech Africa Conference & Expo Heads to Abuja
Nigeria Sets the Stage for Global Regulatory Technology Leadership as 2026 RegTech Africa Conference & Expo Heads to Abuja Under the distinguished patronage of the Office of the Vice President, Federal Republic of Nigeria, and in partnership with… TechCity
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Digital Retail Africa 2026: Where RetailTech and Ecommerce Converge for Africa’s Future
Retail in Africa is undergoing a profound transformation. Fueled by rapid technological adoption, shifting consumer expectations, and the rise of connected commerce, the industry is pivoting from traditional practices toward digital-first models that are more agile, personalised, and efficient. Against this backdrop, Digital Retail Africa 2026 has emerged as the premier platform for leaders, innovators, […]
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Can WhatsApp make healthcare predictable in Ghana? Rivia thinks so
That experience is now beginning to shift for some Ghanaians through Rivia, a healthtech startup co-founded by Isidore Kpotufe in 2024.
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Long-Term Forecasts Place Ozak AI in a Potential $15–$35 Range, Giving Presale Buyers 100,000%+ Growth Windows
As the crypto market continues searching for the next sector-defining winner, long-term analysts are beginning to converge around a surprising projection: Ozak AI could land in a $15–$35 trading range within the next major AI cycle, creating one of the largest potential ROI windows seen in years. With the presale still priced at $0.014, these […] The post Long-Term Forecasts Place Ozak AI in a Potential $15–$35 Range, Giving Presale Buyers 100,000%+ Growth Windows appeared first on Tekedia.
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Huang Heads to Beijing as Nvidia Navigates Shrinking China Access Under U.S. Chip Curbs
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is expected to travel to China in the coming days, ahead of the mid-February Lunar New Year, according to people familiar with the matter who spoke to CNBC. Huang’s visit comes as Nvidia continues to grapple with tightening U.S. restrictions that have sharply narrowed the range of advanced artificial intelligence chips […] The post Huang Heads to Beijing as Nvidia Navigates Shrinking China Access Under U.S. Chip Curbs appeared first on Tekedia.
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Why Modern Men Are Rethinking Dating
For many men, dating no longer feels like an adventure. It feels like a process. Profiles are optimized. Conversations are filtered. Expectations are negotiated before chemistry even has a chance to appear. What once unfolded organically now often resembles a performance—measured, compared, and quietly exhausting. It’s no surprise, then, that a growing number of men […] The post Why Modern Men Are Rethinking Dating appeared first on Tekedia.
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Intel’s AI-Fueled Comeback Hits a Reality Check as Supply Bottlenecks Rattle Investors
Intel’s sharp sell-off at the end of the week did more than erase tens of billions of dollars in market value. It exposed the fault lines in a comeback story that, until now, had been powered largely by belief that the chipmaker was finally re-entering the center of the artificial intelligence boom it once ceded […] The post Intel’s AI-Fueled Comeback Hits a Reality Check as Supply Bottlenecks Rattle Investors appeared first on Tekedia.
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Nissan to Exit South African Manufacturing as Chery Moves In, Marking a Strategic Shift in the Auto Market
Nissan Motor said on Friday it plans to sell its manufacturing assets in Rosslyn, South Africa, to Chery Automobile’s local subsidiary. The move is understood to underline the Japanese carmaker’s deepening retreat from underperforming production hubs while highlighting the growing footprint of Chinese automakers across Africa. It is seen as a window into the pressures […] The post Nissan to Exit South African Manufacturing as Chery Moves In, Marking a Strategic Shift in the Auto Market appeared first on Tekedia.
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Day 1-1000: How GetEquity found profit in the venture drought
GetEquity's startup journey would not be about scaling a dream, but engineering a survival, one that would force it to abandon its original thesis.
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Digital Nomads: Aisha Owolabi’s pivot from chemistry to content, and finding home between continents
That conversation would begin a different kind of experiment that has nothing to do with chemistry. One that would become an almost decade-long career in content and marketing, making her find a home on three continents.
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How Nigeria’s Lack of Human Security DPI Impacts Missing Persons’ Data
How Nigeria’s Lack of Human Security DPI Impacts Missing Persons’ Data It was a morning like any other in Shahdadi, a farming village in Shiroro Local Government Area of… TechCity
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Africa’s femtech boom is real. Its biggest gaps say even more
The challenge for 2026 isn't just femtech’s growth, as growth alone doesn’t equal justice.
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Ledger Reportedly Targeting a U.S. Initial Public Offering 
Ledger, the leading French manufacturer of cryptocurrency hardware wallets like the popular Ledger Nano series, is reportedly preparing for a U.S. initial public offering (IPO) that could value the company at over $4 billion. Ledger has enlisted major investment banks—Goldman Sachs, Jefferies, and Barclays—to lead the potential listing, likely on the New York Stock Exchange […] The post Ledger Reportedly Targeting a U.S. Initial Public Offering  appeared first on Tekedia.
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Defi Development Corp Sunsets 30% of Supply Due to Alleged Internal Trading
DeFi Development Corp. (DFDV), a Nasdaq-listed company specializing in Solana-based digital asset treasury management, made headlines by launching DisclaimerCoin (DONT), marking the first instance of a publicly traded entity creating and deploying a memecoin. The token, deployed on the Solana blockchain via the Bonk.fun platform, emphasizes its experimental nature with no roadmap, utility, advisors, team, […] The post Defi Development Corp Sunsets 30% of Supply Due to Alleged Internal Trading appeared first on Tekedia.
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BitGo IPO Goes Live Priced Around $18
BitGo’s IPO has gone live, marking the first major crypto-related initial public offering of 2026. The digital asset custody and infrastructure firm BitGo Holdings (ticker: BTGO) priced its IPO at $18 per share on January 21, 2026—above the marketed range of $15–$17—and began trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on January 22, 2026. […] The post BitGo IPO Goes Live Priced Around $18 appeared first on Tekedia.
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At Davos, Musk, Others Point Out Energy as China’s Edge in the AI Race
The race to dominate artificial intelligence has a new—and often overlooked—frontline: electricity. At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, industry and political leaders converged on one point with striking clarity: AI development at scale cannot exist without abundant, affordable power, and China has a decisive advantage. Tesla CEO Elon Musk, in his Davos debut, […] The post At Davos, Musk, Others Point Out Energy as China’s Edge in the AI Race appeared first on Tekedia.
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UBS Plans to Offer Cryptocurrency Investment and Trading Services to Select Private Banking Clients
UBS, the world’s largest wealth manager with approximately $4.7 trillion in client assets, is planning to offer cryptocurrency investment and trading services to select private banking clients. UBS is currently in the process of selecting partners for the offering, with discussions ongoing for several months. No final decisions have been made on the exact rollout, […] The post UBS Plans to Offer Cryptocurrency Investment and Trading Services to Select Private Banking Clients appeared first on Tekedia.
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Adani Stocks Slide as U.S. Regulators Push to Serve Summons in High-Stakes Bribery Case
Shares of several Adani Group companies tumbled sharply on Friday after fresh U.S. court filings revealed that the Securities and Exchange Commission is seeking to formally serve legal summons on group founder Gautam Adani and his nephew, Sagar Adani, escalating a case that has weighed heavily on investor confidence in the Indian conglomerate. Adani Group […] The post Adani Stocks Slide as U.S. Regulators Push to Serve Summons in High-Stakes Bribery Case appeared first on Tekedia.
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Farcaster Remains Operational Despite Acquisition by Neynar 
Farcaster co-founder Dan Romero has directly clarified that the protocol and app are not shutting down following its acquisition by Neynar. This came amid rumors and speculation after the announcement that Neynar, a decentralized social infrastructure firm backed by Haun Ventures is acquiring Farcaster from Merkle Manufactory; the company behind it, founded by Romero and […] The post Farcaster Remains Operational Despite Acquisition by Neynar  appeared first on Tekedia.
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The First Lecture
In my first year at Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO), our Logic and Philosophy lecturer, Rev. Fr. Ashiegbu, took us on a profound intellectual journey through the minds of the ancient Greek philosophers. From Thales who argued that all is water, to Heraclitus who insisted that all is fire and everything flows, men labored […] The post The First Lecture appeared first on Tekedia.
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Kansas Joins Race for State-level Bitcoin Reserve Legislation 
Kansas has recently proposed legislation to establish a state-level Bitcoin and digital assets reserve. On January 22, 2026, Republican State Senator Craig Bowser introduced Senate Bill 352 (SB 352) in the Kansas Legislature. The bill aims to create a “Bitcoin and digital assets reserve fund” within the state treasury, administered by the Kansas State Treasurer. […] The post Kansas Joins Race for State-level Bitcoin Reserve Legislation  appeared first on Tekedia.
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Binance and World Liberty Financial Push For USD1 Stablecoin Adoption and Growth
Binance has launched a major promotional campaign in collaboration with World Liberty Financial (WLFI) to boost adoption of their USD1 stablecoin. This isn’t a full traditional “partnership” like a joint venture, but a targeted rewards program announced on January 23, 2026 starting at 00:00 UTC, where Binance is distributing $40 million worth of WLFI tokens […] The post Binance and World Liberty Financial Push For USD1 Stablecoin Adoption and Growth appeared first on Tekedia.
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William Panzera Sentenced to 12 Years Imprisonment for Large-scale Fentanyl Trafficking 
A New Jersey man has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for his role in a large-scale fentanyl trafficking operation that involved paying Chinese suppliers using Bitcoin and other methods. The individual, William Panzera (53, from North Haledon, Passaic County, New Jersey), was sentenced on January 22 or 23, 2026 depending on reporting, […] The post William Panzera Sentenced to 12 Years Imprisonment for Large-scale Fentanyl Trafficking  appeared first on Tekedia.
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Fund Managers’ Average Cash Holdings Plunge to New Record Lows 
According to the latest Bank of America Global Fund Manager Survey covering responses from managers overseeing hundreds of billions in assets, fund managers’ average cash holdings have plunged to new record lows. In the December 2025 survey, cash levels dropped to 3.3% of assets under management (AUM), the lowest since the survey began in the […] The post Fund Managers’ Average Cash Holdings Plunge to New Record Lows  appeared first on Tekedia.
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Xiaomi Turns to Buybacks to Steady Shares as Chip Shortages, EV Price Wars Weigh on Outlook
Chinese technology giant Xiaomi moved to shore up investor confidence on Friday, unveiling a stock buyback programme of up to HK$2.5 billion ($321 million) that pushed its shares more than 2% higher in Hong Kong trading. The move comes at a sensitive moment for the Beijing-based group, which straddles smartphones, electric vehicles and smart home […] The post Xiaomi Turns to Buybacks to Steady Shares as Chip Shortages, EV Price Wars Weigh on Outlook appeared first on Tekedia.
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Precious Metals Especially Silver and Gold Are Experiencing Massive Rally in January
Precious metals are on a massive tear right now in January 2026, with silver, platinum, and uranium all posting impressive gains amid tight supply, industrial demand, geopolitical tensions, and broader safe-haven/inflation-hedge flows. Silver has surged to new all-time highs, recently touching around $99 per ounce with peaks reported as high as $99.38 in some tracking. […] The post Precious Metals Especially Silver and Gold Are Experiencing Massive Rally in January appeared first on Tekedia.
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