The emergence of AI agents on the Solana blockchain is beginning to reshape how decentralized economies operate, and for the first time, the sector is generating measurable economic output rather than speculative hype alone. Over the last year, crypto markets have seen countless experiments involving autonomous AI agents capable of trading, posting content, managing liquidity, […] The post AI Agents on the Solana Blockchain Changing How Decentralized Economies Operate appeared first on Tekedia.

Moniepoint, Africa’s fintech unicorn, has announced a strategic partnership with tell. money to enhance the security and reliability of its UK payments infrastructure as it deepens its expansion into the United Kingdom financial services market. The collaboration will enable Moniepoint to implement the Confirmation of Payee (CoP) account name-checking service through its remittance platform, Monieworld. […] The post Moniepoint Partners UK Fintech tell.money to Strengthen Cross-Border Payment Security appeared first on Tekedia.

Google Just Changed How Search Works for the First Time in 25 Years -Here Is What Is Different For most of the past 25 years, searching on Google has worked the same basic way. You type… TechCity

by Nnamdi O. Madichie & Patrick O. Ezepue The debate surrounding Nigeria’s perceived “employability crisis” reveals a profound structural paradox that goes far beyond a simple lack of technical skills.  When industry leaders suggest that the nation lacks world-class talent, they are often observing a symptom rather than the cause. As noted in the critique […] The post Moniepoint’s Tosin Eniolorunda And Nigeria’s perceived ‘employability crisis’ – An Alternative Viewpoint appeared first on Tekedia.

Google and Samsung’s New Smart Glasses Work with iPhone Too – Here’s What They Do Smart glasses have been a tech industry promise for over a decade. Most attempts looked like something you… TechCity

NVIDIA has become far more than a semiconductor company. It now functions as the clearest real-time signal for the global artificial intelligence infrastructure cycle, reflecting the intensity of capital expenditure flowing into compute, cloud architecture, and data center expansion. Every quarterly earnings report from NVIDIA is now interpreted not simply as a corporate update, but […] The post Nvidia Now Functions As The Clearest Real-time Signal for Global AI Infrastructures appeared first on Tekedia.

The appearance of SpaceX exposure in onchain derivatives markets marks a structural evolution in how pre-IPO valuation narratives are formed and traded. Rather than waiting for traditional equity issuance events, speculative price discovery is increasingly migrating into perpetual contract markets, where synthetic exposure can be created, margined, and transferred without direct ownership of the underlying […] The post SpaceX Pre-IPO Trading Now Available on MetaMask Perps appeared first on Tekedia.

The year-over-year surge in ZEC has repositioned privacy assets as one of the most aggressively repriced segments in the digital asset market. Zcash has reportedly appreciated by roughly 1,000% over the past twelve months, with spot pricing reaching approximately $574 on Monday. That move places it among the strongest-performing large-cap crypto assets in a market […] The post Zcash Has Reportedly Appreciated by Roughly 1,000% Over the Past Twelve Months appeared first on Tekedia.

Microsoft is investigating a new, emerging Mini Shai-Hulud npm supply chain attack targeting antv packages, a development that underscores the accelerating sophistication of software supply chain compromises within open-source ecosystems. Pictured within the broader pattern of npm ecosystem compromises. The Mini Shai-Hulud campaign is being characterized by researchers as a lightweight but highly modular variant […] The post Microsoft Investigating New Mini NPM Supply Chain Attack appeared first on Tekedia.

How to Stop Your Phone From Being Overstimulating If your phone constantly leaves you feeling distracted, mentally tired, or strangely overwhelmed, you are probably dealing with… TechCity

Let me join the Arsenal FC nation in congratulating the Gunners for winning the English Premiership. We grew up with football during the magical years of the Nigerian football league. Names like Edward Ansah, Abdullahi Alausa, Uwe, Boateng, and many of their generation gave us reasons to gather around Radio Nigeria in the village. We […] The post My Congratulations to Arsenal FC for Winning the English Premiership appeared first on Tekedia.

The Indian rupee is poised to test a fresh all-time low on Wednesday as surging U.S. Treasury yields and elevated crude oil prices intensify pressure on one of Asia’s weakest-performing currencies this month. The rupee is expected to open in the 96.75-96.80 range against the U.S. dollar after closing at 96.5325 on Tuesday, according to […] The post Rupee Nears Record Low as Rising U.S. Yields and Oil Shock Deepen Pressure on India appeared first on Tekedia.

Alibaba Group on Wednesday unveiled a new artificial intelligence processor, the Zhenwu M890, marking one of China’s most ambitious attempts yet to build a domestic alternative to chips made by Nvidia as U.S. export restrictions tighten around advanced semiconductors. The new chip, developed by Alibaba’s semiconductor arm T-Head, is designed specifically for the next generation […] The post Alibaba Unveils New AI Chip, Zhenwu M890, as China Pushes Harder to Break Nvidia Dependence appeared first on Tekedia.

Epic Games said on Tuesday that its blockbuster title “Fortnite” has returned to App Stores globally, marking another major turn in the company’s years-long confrontation with Apple over the economics and control of the mobile app ecosystem. The return of the game, one of the world’s most commercially successful gaming franchises, comes as Epic signaled […] The post Fortnite Returns to Global App Store in a Major Win for Epic Games appeared first on Tekedia.

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.