The Federal Government has approved the payment of N185 billion in long-standing debts owed to natural gas producers, in a move aimed at revitalising the gas sector and improving electricity generation across the country. The intervention, authorised by President Bola Tinubu and endorsed on Wednesday by the National Economic Council (NEC) chaired by Vice-President Kashim […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

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According to a Reuters report published today, World Liberty Financial (WLFI)—the crypto venture backed by U.S. President Donald Trump’s family—will launch its suite of real-world asset (RWA) products at the beginning of the first quarter of 2026, which aligns with January. WLFI co-founder and CEO Zach Witkoff announced this during an event in Dubai, highlighting […] The post World Liberty Financial to Roll Out Suite for RWA Products in 2026 appeared first on Tekedia.

Ethereum’s latest hard fork, the Fusaka upgrade, activated successfully on the mainnet yesterday at block height 18,200,000 around 21:50 UTC on December 3, 2025. This marks the network’s second major upgrade in 2025, following the Pectra fork in May, and kicks off Ethereum’s new biannual hard fork cadence—aiming for releases every six months to accelerate […] The post Ethereum’s Fusaka Upgrade Goes Live Amid Predict.fun Launch on BNB Chain appeared first on Tekedia.

Nvidia on Wednesday released new performance data showing that its newest artificial intelligence server can accelerate the deployment of emerging AI models—including two of China’s most widely used mixture-of-experts systems—by as much as ten times. The announcement marks another attempt by the company to defend its central role in an industry that is quickly moving […] The post Nvidia Servers Boost Performance of Chinese and Global AI Models Tenfold appeared first on Tekedia.

Bitcoin has begun a fresh upward move, surging past $92,000 and attempting to break higher despite encountering key resistance levels. After clearing the $92,500 resistance zone, the cryptocurrency reached a high of $94,050 before slightly pulling back. At the time of reporting, Bitcoin is trading around $92,653. Despite the minor retracement, Bitcoin remains above the […] The post Bitcoin Climbs Above $94,000 as Whale Accumulation Signals Potential Bullish Reversal appeared first on Tekedia.

Amazon.com says it is reassessing its delivery strategy as the company enters a critical negotiation period with the United States Postal Service, following signals that USPS may overhaul its long-standing partnership with the e-commerce giant. The existing contract, which expires in October 2026, is now at the center of a broader debate over USPS revenue […] The post Amazon Weighs Delivery Options as USPS Signals Shift Toward Competitive Bidding for Major Contracts appeared first on Tekedia.

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has indeed escalated its oversight of leveraged exchange-traded funds (ETFs), issuing warning letters on December 2, 2025, to nine major providers including Direxion, ProShares, Tidal Financial Group, GraniteShares, and Volatility Shares. This action effectively halts the approval process for new ETFs seeking to deliver 3x to 5x daily exposure […] The post A Look At U.S. SEC’s Crackdown on High-Leverage ETFs appeared first on Tekedia.

Franklin Templeton, the $1.6 trillion asset manager, officially launched the Franklin Solana ETF (ticker: SOEZ) on NYSE Arca. This exchange-traded product (ETP) provides investors with regulated exposure to Solana’s native token (SOL), including staking rewards for up to 100% of the fund’s holdings. The ETF tracks SOL’s price using the CME CF Solana-Dollar Reference Rate […] The post Franklin Templeton Launches Solana ETF (SOEZ) As Revolut Now Supports Solana Payments appeared first on Tekedia.

Charles Schwab has confirmed plans to launch spot trading for Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) in the first half of 2026, representing a significant entry into direct retail cryptocurrency services for the brokerage giant managing over $10 trillion in client assets. CEO Rick Wurster shared the update on December 3, 2025, at the Reuters Next […] The post Charles Schwab To Launch Spot Trading for Bitcoin, Ethereum in 2026 appeared first on Tekedia.

YouTube’s biggest creator, MrBeast real name Jimmy Donaldson, is officially expanding his empire into financial services. This was confirmed on December 3, 2025, at The New York Times’ DealBook Summit by Beast Industries CEO Jeffrey Housenbold, who joined Donaldson onstage for the announcement. Beast Industries, MrBeast’s holding company which generated over $400 million in revenue […] The post MrBeast is Entrying into FinTech, Launching “MrBeast Financial” and Beast Mobile appeared first on Tekedia.

The US Department of the Treasury executed a historic debt buyback operation, repurchasing $12.5 billion in older Treasury securities. This marks the largest single-day buyback in US history, surpassing the previous record of $10 billion set on June 3, 2025. The operation accepted offers totaling $12.5 billion across 23 issues, out of $34.6 billion in […] The post Implications of US Treasury Buying Back $12.5B Treasury Securities appeared first on Tekedia.

The U.S. Federal Reserve is expected to trim its benchmark interest rate by a quarter percentage point at the December 9-10 policy meeting, with a large majority of more than one hundred economists surveyed by Reuters predicting another round of easing to support a cooling labor market. That strong consensus mirrors November’s poll and aligns […] The post Economists Expect Fed to Cut Rates Again Despite Deepening Policy Rift appeared first on Tekedia.

Microsoft will raise the prices of its Office productivity software subscriptions for commercial and government clients on July 1, marking a significant shift for one of the company’s most profitable franchises. The adjustment comes as Microsoft pushes deeper into AI-driven workplace tools, faces stronger competition from Google, and continues positioning Microsoft 365 as a premium, […] The post Microsoft To Raise Prices for Commercial Office Subscriptions in July as Competition Escalates and AI Upgrades Accelerate appeared first on Tekedia.

In a digital financial era shaped by speed, trust, and global access, many traders still struggle with high costs, hidden fees, and inconsistent trade execution. IUX, founded in 2016 by a team of experienced traders, is tackling these long-standing challenges head-on, and rapidly emerging as one of the world’s most dynamic brokers. Solving the Biggest […]

Binance officially announced the launch of Binance Junior today, December 3, 2025, as a dedicated app and sub-account system aimed at introducing children and teens ages 6–17 to cryptocurrency in a controlled, educational way. This move positions Binance as a pioneer in family-focused crypto education, blending savings features with strong parental oversight to promote financial […] The post Binance Launches Binance Junior, A Parent-Controlled Crypto Savings Tool for Kids appeared first on Tekedia.

Larry Fink, CEO of BlackRock, in a guest column he co-authored with BlackRock COO Rob Goldstein for The Economist, published on December 1, 2025. They’re drawing a direct analogy between the nascent stage of asset tokenization today and the internet’s awkward adolescence in 1996—back when Amazon was barely a blip with $16 million in book […] The post Larry Fink Sees Tokenization Buzz as Dot-Com Bubble in 1996 appeared first on Tekedia.

Tech YouTuber Marques Brownlee (MKBHD) announced that his wallpaper app, Panels, will shut down on December 31, 2025—about 15 months after its September 2024 launch. In an unlisted YouTube video and a notice on the app’s website, Brownlee cited challenges in sustaining the project, including a changing development team and difficulty finding collaborators who shared […] The post MKBHD’s Panels App Will Shut Down Amid Criticisms Citing Data Leak and High Pricing appeared first on Tekedia.

Reports emerged confirming that the Trump administration is pivoting from its earlier AI initiatives to prioritize robotics as a key pillar of U.S. industrial policy. This move aims to bolster domestic manufacturing, enhance national security, and counter China’s lead in robotics deployment—where the U.S. currently lags with roughly 450,000 industrial robots installed compared to China’s […] The post Trump Administration Pushes to Accelerate U.S. Robotics Development appeared first on Tekedia.

The Polymarket app is officially rolling out in the US as of December 3, 2025, following CFTC approval after a 2022 regulatory ban that forced the platform to exit the market. The rollout began yesterday for users on a waitlist which has over 200,000 sign-ups and is starting with sports markets, with broader categories like […] The post Polymarket is Officially Rolling Out to U.S. Users appeared first on Tekedia.

Kalshi, the CFTC-regulated prediction market platform that lets users trade on real-world event outcomes like elections, sports, weather, and more, just closed a massive $1 billion funding round at an $11 billion valuation—its third raise in 2025 alone. This skyrockets the company’s value from $2 billion in June to $5 billion in October, and now […] The post Kalshi Founders Become Billionaires, as Connecticut Issues Cease-and-Desist Orders to Kalshi, Robinhood, Over licensing appeared first on Tekedia.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) must undertake a major regulatory overhaul, according to SEC Chair Paul Atkins, who used a major address at the New York Stock Exchange on Tuesday to call for a sweeping “reset” of disclosure requirements and a reduction of legal burdens faced by smaller companies. Atkins’s vision, which seeks […] The post SEC Chair Paul Atkins Calls for Regulatory “Reset,” Urges Disclosure Reform and Relief for Small Businesses appeared first on Tekedia.

U.S. spot XRP exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded a robust net inflow of $67.74 million, elevating their cumulative net assets under management (AUM) to $844.99 million. This marks the 12th consecutive day of positive inflows since the funds launched on November 13, 2025, positioning XRP ETFs as the fastest-growing major crypto asset vehicle in the market. […] The post XRP Spot ETFs See Strong Day 12 Inflows Amid Surging Institutional Demand appeared first on Tekedia.

A new whitepaper reveals the structural mismatches killing African venture capital—and the fund models that could save it If you’re a founder who’s raised VC money in Africa, you’ve probably felt it: the nagging sense that something doesn’t quite fit. Your investors push for hockey-stick growth when you’re still building basic infrastructure. They talk about […] The post Why African VC Is Broken (And How to Fix It) appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Leveraged exchange-traded funds tied to Strategy Inc., the bitcoin-hoarding Nasdaq heavyweight that built its identity on turning corporate cash into cryptocurrency, are among the worst casualties of this year’s crypto market slump. The downturn has exposed how fragile leveraged vehicles become when their underlying asset breaks down, and it is prompting renewed debate about whether […] The post Crypto Rout Deepens Pressure on Leveraged Strategy ETFs as Regulators, Liquidity Risks, and Treasury Models Face Stress Test appeared first on Tekedia.

BNB is once again capturing market attention as one of the most structurally strong large-cap tokens heading into the next crypto cycle. With deep liquidity, a massive global user base, and the expanding utility of the BNB Chain ecosystem, analysts increasingly believe BNB has a clear and achievable path toward the $1,400 region. Its long-term […] The post BNB’s Path to $1,400 Appears Clear, But Ozak AI Projection Shows 100x ROI Potential appeared first on Tekedia.

Apple is projected to achieve a record year for iPhone shipments in 2025, driven by the phenomenal success of its latest models and a significant resurgence in its crucial China market, according to a highly bullish report released by research firm IDC on Tuesday. This surge is not only expected to deliver a company record […] The post iPhone Shipments Forecast to Hit Record High in 2025, Fueled by China’s Demand for iPhone 17 appeared first on Tekedia.

Nigeria’s business climate gathered more momentum in October 2025, with the Business Confidence Index rising to 111.3 points from 107.9 in September, according to the latest NESG–Stanbic IBTC Business Confidence Monitor. The new reading marks one of the strongest sentiment levels recorded this year and reinforces a growing sense of optimism across the private sector. […] The post Nigeria’s Business Confidence Climbs to 111.3 Points in October, Signaling Stronger Private-sector Optimism appeared first on Tekedia.

U.S. employers have announced over 1.1 million job cuts through November 2025, marking the highest annual total since 2020, when the pandemic triggered more than 2.3 million layoffs by that point in the year. This represents a 44% increase from the 761,000 cuts in all of 2024. The figure is the fifth-worst since 1993, following […] The post US Layoffs in 2025, A Surge Not Seen Since the COVID-19 Pandemic appeared first on Tekedia.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong confirmed during a panel at the New York Times DealBook Summit that the exchange is actively collaborating with several of the largest U.S. banks on pilot programs. These initiatives focus on integrating cryptocurrency infrastructure into traditional banking systems, marking a significant acceleration in Wall Street’s adoption of digital assets. Armstrong emphasized […] The post Coinbase’s New Bank Partnerships is A Major Step for Crypto Tradfi Integration appeared first on Tekedia.

We invested in the world’s first AI-insurance company, and the outcomes have been exceptional. We also invested in the world’s first AI-lending company, and its immediate follow-on fundraise has validated our thesis. These companies are not merely technology firms; they possess full insurance, reinsurance, and lending licenses, enabling them to operate like traditional players, yet […] The post Tekedia Capital Welcomes Pharmie AI Which Is Transforming Independent Pharmacies appeared first on Tekedia.

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French satellite operator Eutelsat endured another bruising day on the markets on Wednesday after a Reuters report revealed that Japanese investor SoftBank had offloaded a large block of subscription rights tied to the company. The sale triggered a steep drop in the share price, reinforcing the uncertainty surrounding Europe’s efforts to build a credible challenge […] The post Eutelsat Hit by Sharp Selloff as SoftBank Dumps Rights, Reviving Questions Over Europe’s Satellite Ambitions appeared first on Tekedia.

The European Union made a decision on Wednesday to phase out all Russian gas imports by late 2027, marking one of the bloc’s most decisive breaks from Moscow since the start of the Ukraine war. But the move, celebrated in Brussels as a historic end to decades of energy dependency, landed on the same day […] The post Europe Cuts the Cord: As the EU Moves To Phase Out Russian Gas, Moscow Warns It Is “Ready” for War — and Peace Talks Stall appeared first on Tekedia.