Two of Asia-focused banking giants, HSBC and Standard Chartered, delivered clear messages this week on the disruptive power of artificial intelligence in the financial sector, highlighting both the opportunities for productivity gains and the inevitable reshaping of jobs. On Wednesday, HSBC CEO Georges Elhedery openly acknowledged that generative AI will destroy certain roles while creating […] The post HSBC CEO says AI will destroy and create new jobs, following StanChart’s Plan to cut 7,000 Jobs appeared first on Tekedia.

The rapid migration of legacy energy traders into 24/7 on-chain order books is exposing a structural weakness that traditional finance has largely ignored for decades: modern commodity markets were never designed for a world that never sleeps. As oil, natural gas, electricity, carbon credits, and energy-linked financial instruments begin moving onto blockchain-based trading rails, the […] The post Entrance of Legacy Energy Traders into 24/7 Blockchain Markets Represents more than Techn Modernization appeared first on Tekedia.

The sharp rise in expectations for a Federal Reserve rate hike by January reflects a dramatic shift in how markets are interpreting the trajectory of inflation, economic resilience, and monetary policy in the United States. Just months ago, many investors were convinced that the next move from the Fed would be a rate cut aimed […] The post Odd of a Federal Reserve’s Rate Hike By January Climbs to 55% appeared first on Tekedia.

A new projection from Standard Chartered that tokenized real-world assets could reach $4 trillion by the end of 2028 highlights how rapidly blockchain infrastructure is moving from experimentation to mainstream finance. The forecast also emphasizes a critical shift in the digital asset industry. Decentralized finance, or DeFi, may become one of the largest beneficiaries of […] The post Tokenized Real-world Assets Could Reach $4T By End of 2028, as HYPE/BTC Trading Pair Hits ATH on Hyperliquid appeared first on Tekedia.

When a patient in Lomé needs a doctor, the journey to care can involve multiple phone calls, long waits, unclear information about which facilities are open and no reliable way to reach emergency services. DoctaMob, a Togolese startup, is building the platform that cuts through all of that. Launched in Lomé and available on both […] The post Togo’s DoctaMob Wants to Be the Super-App That Fixes Healthcare Access in West Africa appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Dubai is no longer just a stopover for African business travellers. For a growing number of the continent’s fintech companies, it has become a strategic launchpad for global expansion — and the momentum is accelerating. Egypt’s MNT-Halan has entered the UAE market with salary-financing products, while Paymob now holds a full UAE Central Bank licence […] The post African Fintechs Are Making the Gulf Their Next Big Move appeared first on Tech In Africa.

PayPal today announced it is making PayPal USD (PYUSD) available in 70 markets worldwide in the PayPal account. This dollar-backed stablecoin enables users to send funds globally, with faster settlement and lower cost than traditional payment methods. As global commerce becomes increasingly digital, individuals and businesses are looking for faster and more seamless ways to […] The post PayPal Brings PayPal USD to Users Across 70 Markets Worldwide and Expands Access in Africa appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Sycamore, a Nigerian peer-to-peer lending fintech platform, has transitioned from operating solely as a digital lender into a broader financial services group comprising three regulated business entities. The restructuring marks a significant milestone in the company’s evolution as it expands its operations across lending, asset management, and microfinance banking under one integrated financial ecosystem. Led […] The post Nigerian Fintech Sycamore Expands Beyond Lending, With Shift Into Integrated Financial Services Model appeared first on Tekedia.

The U.S. Senate moved Tuesday to advance a War Powers Resolution aimed at restricting military action in Iran, exposing widening political resistance inside Washington as the war lingers. The resolution passed 50–47 in a preliminary vote after Republican Senator Bill Cassidy broke ranks with his party, underscoring growing unease in Congress over the administration’s authority […] The post Senate Advances War Powers Challenge, Signaling Growing Resistance to Trump’s Military Campaign in Iran appeared first on Tekedia.

The sharp reversal in capital flows for Spot Bitcoin ETFs has once again highlighted the fragile balance between institutional enthusiasm and broader market uncertainty. After months of strong inflows that helped fuel Bitcoin’s rally and reinforce the legitimacy of digital assets in traditional finance, spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded a staggering $649 million in daily outflows. […] The post Bitcoin ETFs Recorded a Staggering $649 Million in Daily Outflows Recently appeared first on Tekedia.

The latest stress test on the BNB Smart Chain, commonly referred to as BSC, has ignited a major debate across the blockchain industry. While the network reportedly succeeded in passing a post-quantum cryptographic simulation, the exercise came with a steep operational tradeoff: transaction throughput dropped by nearly 40%. The event highlights a growing reality confronting […] The post BSC’s Latest Test May Represent One of the Earliest Glimpses into Quantum Risk appeared first on Tekedia.

Selecting the right email platform for your company is one of those decisions that seems straightforward at first glance but quickly reveals layers of complexity. Your email system touches every part of daily operations, spanning from client communication and internal collaboration to marketing outreach and regulatory compliance, which means that any weakness in this area […] The post How to Choose the Best Email Solution for Your Business appeared first on Tekedia.

“I told my parents that I would rather be the one to make the devices that you use to treat people,” he recalls. “That was the beginning of my career”.

The reported acquisition of Stainless MCP and its SDK platform by Anthropic marks a strategic consolidation in the rapidly evolving AI tooling stack, particularly around developer infrastructure and model orchestration. While the headline emphasizes a doubling of token limits for Claude Design, the deeper significance lies in how tightly integrated AI systems are becoming with […] The post Anthropic Acquires Stainless MCP and its SDK Platform for Claude Design appeared first on Tekedia.

The move is part of a broader shift in South Africa’s fintech sector, where employee ownership is increasingly being used to attract and retain talent, moving beyond Silicon Valley-style perks.

Talksign has launched AI-powered models that enables real-time, bidirectional translation between American Sign Language (ASL) and text or speech.

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Analog Devices is reportedly in advanced talks to acquire AI-focused power management startup Empower Semiconductor for about $1.5 billion in cash, in a deal that underscores how the artificial intelligence boom is rapidly reshaping the semiconductor industry far beyond high-profile AI processors. According to Bloomberg News, the transaction could be announced as early as Tuesday. […] The post Analog Devices to Acquire AI-focused Empower Semiconductor in a $1.5 billion Deal appeared first on Tekedia.

Anthropic said it is loosening earlier confidentiality restrictions tied to its powerful Mythos cybersecurity model, allowing participating organizations to share threat intelligence, vulnerabilities, and defensive tools more broadly as concerns mount over the scale of emerging AI-driven cyber risks. The shift marks a notable recalibration for the AI company’s tightly controlled “Project Glasswing” initiative, which […] The post Anthropic Eases Secrecy Rules Around Mythos AI Cybersecurity Program, Allowing Partners to Share Threat Intelligence appeared first on Tekedia.

The sharp selloff in U.S. Treasuries that has accelerated in recent weeks appears far from exhausted, with analysts warning that stubborn inflation, elevated energy prices from the Middle East conflict, and structural changes in the investor base could push yields meaningfully higher in the near term. The benchmark 10-year U.S. Treasury yield was last hovering […] The post Investors See No Signs of U.S. Treasury Selloff Abating as Inflation Fears, Shifting Buyer Dynamics, and Policy Uncertainty Collide appeared first on Tekedia.

Standard Chartered announced on Tuesday a significant restructuring plan that will eliminate more than 7,000 roles by 2030, equivalent to 15% of its corporate and support functions, as the bank aggressively embraces artificial intelligence and automation to reshape its operations and drive sustainable profitability. The move positions StanChart among the most assertive global banks in […] The post Standard Chartered Embarks on Sweeping AI-Driven Overhaul, Slashing Over 7,000 Jobs by 2030 in Bold Efficiency Push appeared first on Tekedia.

The Lagos State government plans to increase the city’s data centre capacity to more than 250 megawatts (MW) by 2030, said Olatubosun Alake, commissioner for innovation, science, and technology. 

Good People, all the fingers on our hands are not equal and our circumstances are not identical. That means the way your friend invests should not automatically become the way you invest. Investing is deeply personal; it is one thing you must own yourself and not merely inherit through herding. Just because Abu is buying […] The post Before You Invest, Invest in Understanding Yourself First appeared first on Tekedia.

Satisfactory has been around on PC for a while now, and every few months the same question shows up again. Can you play it on console yet? People keep asking about satisfactory ps5 because the game honestly looks perfect for long couch sessions. Big factories, exploration, automation, multiplayer chaos. At first it mostly feels like […] The post A Lot Of Console Players Keep Waiting For Satisfactory On PS5 appeared first on Tekedia.

Checker has raised $8 million in equity seed funding to expand its stablecoin-powered payment infrastructure across Africa, Asia and Latin America.

Key points Main story TD Africa, in collaboration with Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), operated by Selectium, has hosted a high-level partner engagement forum focused on the future of enterprise networking and infrastructure transformation. The event brought together key technology partners to examine how organisations can build faster, smarter, and more secure network systems capable of […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

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In the wake of a harrowing kidnapping incident in the Orire local government area of Oyo State, a community’s desperate turn to traditional spiritual intervention has ignited a fierce debate across Nigeria’s digital landscape. As footage of traditional rites and the invocation of deities surfaced online, the public response has been characterised by a sharp […] The post Scepticism, satire, mockery trail call on gods to save Oyo kidnapped victims appeared first on Tekedia.

In Abuja, a landmark report is set to be unveiled, detailing how artificial intelligence could redefine accountability and citizen participation from Cairo to Cape Town. A new era of digital governance is set to be mapped out in Nigeria’s capital this week, as a Non-governmental organisation prepares to unveil a comprehensive study into the transformative […] The post New research aims to transform civic engagement across 54 African nations appeared first on Tekedia.

OpenAI is moving to lock in one of the most critical commodities in the artificial intelligence race: computing power. The company on Tuesday unveiled “Guaranteed Capacity,” a new long-term infrastructure offering that allows enterprise customers to reserve dedicated AI compute capacity for one, two, or three years. The initiative is part of a bigger shift […] The post OpenAI Moves to Offer new Guaranteed Capacity for customers to secure compute appeared first on Tekedia.

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Table of contents 1. AI and Gemini 2. Google Search 3. Google Workspace and Productivity 4. Shopping 5. YouTube 6. Android and Hardware 7. Developer Tools 8. Google Play 9. Google AI Subscription Plan Changes Release Dates at a Glance Google held its annual developer conference, Google I/O 2026, on May 19 and 20 at […]

In the 1990s, when most Nigerian businesses still relied on paper files, fax machines, and office memos, Chuma Chukwujama was already convinced software was the future he should pursue.

Cloud9, a Kenyan digital bank, acquired ticketing platform M-Tickets in an all-stock deal valued at roughly KES 100 million ($773,000).

Global impact investor Lightrock has closed a USD 500 million fund, named Accelerate7, targeting growth-stage companies working on energy access across Sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, and Southeast Asia. The fund counts Shell, TotalEnergies, Equinor, and LGT Group among its investors. It will deploy tickets ranging from USD 10 million to USD 50 million into businesses […] The post Lightrock Closes $500M Accelerate7 Fund to Back Energy Access Startups appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Egyptian startup support platform GrowthLabs has acquired Startup Gate in a transaction valued at approximately EGP 35 million, equivalent to roughly USD 656,000. The deal merges GrowthLabs’ “Catalyst OS” backend, used by accelerators and incubators, with Startup Gate’s front-end founder-investor network. Startup Gate was founded in 2025 by Emmy Tawfik The combined platform is positioned […] The post Egypt’s GrowthLabs Acquires Startup Gate in $656K Deal appeared first on Tech In Africa.