Tech giant Meta, is reportedly cutting several hundred jobs as part of a broader restructuring effort affecting multiple teams, including sales, recruiting, and its Reality Labs hardware division. The layoffs, which impact employees in the United States and international markets, are part of the company’s ongoing realignment of resources toward strategic priorities. According to a […] The post Meta is Laying Off Hundred of Its Workforce as it Shifts Focus to AI appeared first on Tekedia.

Financial technology has become one of the most powerful drivers of financial inclusion globally. In regions where traditional banking systems have struggled to reach large portions of the population, fintech solutions are bridging the gap by offering accessible, low-cost, and scalable alternatives. From mobile wallets to digital lending platforms, innovation is reshaping how individuals and […] The post Fintech Innovation and Financial Inclusion Trends appeared first on Tekedia.

Crypto doesn’t sleep, but the people who guard it still need a fighting chance. In 2025, exchanges and DeFi protocols lost billions to scams, flash-loan exploits and key theft. A sharper threat looms: quantum computers designed to shred today’s cryptography. Researchers estimate 6.3 million bitcoin—about US $648 billion—sit in addresses already vulnerable to a future […] The post 10 Best Blockchain Risk Assessment Tools (Including Quantum Threat Gaps) appeared first on Tekedia.

The situation in Qatar has escalated dramatically amid the ongoing U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran that began in late February 2026. What started as a shipping disruption has become a severe energy and industrial crisis for the country and global markets. Iranian drone attacks struck QatarEnergy facilities in Ras Laffan Industrial City (the world’s largest LNG […] The post Qatar Facing Severe Energy and Industrial Crisis Amid Ongoing US/Israeli and Iran Conflict  appeared first on Tekedia.

New research from Anthropic suggests the much-feared wave of job losses tied to artificial intelligence has yet to materialize. But the company’s latest findings indicate the technology is already redrawing the contours of the labor market in quieter, less visible ways—particularly for those at the start of their careers. Presenting the data at the Axios […] The post AI Isn’t Cutting Jobs Yet, But It’s Redrawing The Contours Of The Labor Market For Young Workers, Anthropic Says appeared first on Tekedia.

Digital transformation in emerging markets is no longer a forward-looking concept—it is a present-day necessity driven by rapid mobile adoption, expanding internet access, and shifting consumer expectations. Unlike mature economies, emerging markets face a unique combination of infrastructure gaps and leapfrogging opportunities, allowing businesses to bypass legacy systems and adopt modern digital solutions at scale. […] The post Digital Transformation Strategies for Emerging Markets appeared first on Tekedia.

The researchers tested how different tones, ranging from very polite to very rude, affect ChatGPT-4o's performance on multiple-choice questions

User research has had the same basic shape for fifty years. Find participants. Schedule them. Interview them. Wait weeks for analysis. The AI wave has disrupted nearly every other part of the product development process. This one held on longer than it should have. That’s changing now. Synthetic user research — AI-generated personas that simulate […] The post The New Way to Do User Research Is Synthetic — and Most Teams Haven’t Caught Up Yet appeared first on Tekedia.

You downloaded it for free. You use it every day. But there’s a transaction happening in the background that nobody told you about. Around 80% of apps use personal data for commercial purposes, including feeding AI systems that grow smarter with every tap, scroll, and search you make. (StationX, 2024) Free apps aren’t charity. They’re […] The post The Hidden Cost of Free Apps: Your Data Trains Their AI appeared first on Tekedia.

Together, these developments point to a shift in Quidax’s focus toward infrastructure and B2B products, including its push into enterprise crypto payments. The company has continued hiring for sales roles tied to these products even as it reduces headcount.

Stablecoin issuers must also maintain a minimum paid-up capital of KES 500 million (approximately $3.85 million) and core or liquid capital of KES 100 million (about $771,000). Alternatively, they must hold capital equivalent to 100% of current liabilities for at least 30 days, whichever is higher. 

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Delaware has introduced bipartisan legislation to regulate stablecoins under its banking framework, marking the state’s first major update to banking laws in over 45 years. Democratic Senator Spiros Mantzavinos and Republican Representative or co-sponsors including Rep. Bill Bush filed Senate Bill 19 (SB 19), known as the Delaware Payment Stablecoin Act. It amends Title 5 […] The post Delaware Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Regulate Stablecoins  appeared first on Tekedia.

Gate.com has officially integrated Polymarket, the popular decentralized prediction market platform. This makes Gate the first centralized exchange (CEX) to embed Polymarket directly into its app. A dedicated “Polymarket” entry in the Gate App requires version 8.12.5 or higher. Users can reach it via the Alpha section on the homepage. Trade Yes/No shares on real-world […] The post Gate Officially Integrates Polymarket Directly into its App  appeared first on Tekedia.

The Ethereum Foundation (EF) has launched a dedicated public resource hub http://pq.ethereum.org/  for its post-quantum (PQ) security efforts. This marks a major step in consolidating over 8 years of research into a centralized portal with a clear roadmap, technical specs, open-source code, FAQs, and resources for institutions and developers. Quantum computers could eventually break current […] The post The Ethereum Foundation Launches Quantum (PQ) Security Hub appeared first on Tekedia.

The Central Bank of Nigeria has unveiled a stricter operating framework for international money transfers, ordering all operators to route transactions through designated naira settlement accounts in a move aimed at tightening control over diaspora inflows and reinforcing transparency in the foreign exchange market. The directive, contained in a March 24 circular signed by the […] The post Central Bank of Nigeria Moves to Ring-Fence Diaspora Dollars, Orders IMTO Operators to Settle FX Remittances in Naira appeared first on Tekedia.

A federal judge in California suggested on Tuesday that the Pentagon’s unprecedented blacklisting of artificial intelligence firm Anthropic may have been motivated by the company’s public stance on AI safety rather than genuine national security concerns. The case stems from Anthropic’s lawsuit challenging the Department of Defense’s designation of the company as a “national security […] The post U.S. Judge Says Pentagon May Be Retaliating Against Anthropic Over AI Safety Concerns appeared first on Tekedia.

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier delivered unusually sharp criticism of the ongoing US-Israeli military campaign against Iran during a speech to German diplomats in Berlin. He described the conflict as a “breach of international law”, a “politically disastrous mistake”, and an “avoidable, unnecessary war” whose stated goal of preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons could have […] The post German President Frank-Walter Describes Ongoing Middle East Conflict As a Breach of International Law  appeared first on Tekedia.

Polymarket and Kalshi, the two largest prediction market platforms, announced new rules, to crack down on insider trading and market manipulation. This move came on the same day that bipartisan senators Adam Schiff (D-CA) and John Curtis (R-UT) introduced legislation to ban sports betting and casino-style games on CFTC-regulated prediction markets like these platforms. The […] The post Polymarket and Kalshi New Rules Aim to Crack Down on Insider Trading and Market Manipulation  appeared first on Tekedia.

The New York Stock Exchange part of Intercontinental Exchange has announced a partnership with Securitize, a BlackRock- and Ark Invest-backed digital asset platform, via a memorandum of understanding. The goal is to develop a 24/7 tokenized securities platform—specifically, a blockchain-based Digital Trading Platform for trading tokenized versions of U.S. equities and ETFs. Securitize’s Role It […] The post New York Stock Exchange Announces Partnership with Securitize  appeared first on Tekedia.

Circle Internet Group (NYSE: CRCL), the issuer of the USDC stablecoin, saw its stock plunge roughly 20% —marking its biggest single-day drop on record. The shares closed at $101.17, down $25.47 or 20.11% for the day, with intraday moves hitting as low as the mid-$98 range after opening near $126–127. Trading volume spiked dramatically well […] The post Circle Stock (NYSE: CRCL) Plunges Roughly 20% In Last 5 Days appeared first on Tekedia.

Meta Platforms is overhauling executive compensation with a high-risk, performance-driven equity package, introducing stock options as it intensifies efforts to retain top leadership amid a costly and escalating race in artificial intelligence. Regulatory filings show the company has extended the new option grants to a core group of senior executives, including chief financial officer Susan […] The post Meta Raises the Stakes for Executives With Aggressive Stock Pay Plan to Lock In AI Leadership appeared first on Tekedia.

The Trump administration has sent Iran a 15-point plan aimed at ending the ongoing war in the Middle East, now in its fourth week. The proposal was delivered via Pakistani intermediaries, with Pakistan’s army chief playing a key role in facilitation. The full text of the 15 points has not been publicly released, but sources […] The post The Trump Administration Sent a 15 Point Plan Aimed at Ending the Ongoing Middle East Tensions  appeared first on Tekedia.

CoreWeave has completed one of the more striking pivots in the technology sector, transforming itself from a cryptocurrency mining operation into a major supplier of computing power for artificial intelligence—an evolution its chief executive says was rooted in technical curiosity as much as timing. Michael Intrator, the company’s cofounder and CEO, traced that transition to […] The post “We’re Pretty Nerdy, We Dig Under The Hood:” CoreWeaves’s CEO Explains Company’s Growth From Crypto Mines to $43bn AI Powerhouse appeared first on Tekedia.

Anchorage Digital has added Strategy’s perpetual preferred stock, $STRC, to its corporate balance sheet. Anchorage Digital, the first U.S. federally chartered crypto bank, publicly disclosed this during a presentation at the “Bitcoin for Corporations” track of the Strategy World 2026 conference in Las Vegas (February 25, 2026). It was confirmed in their official statement and […] The post Anchorage Digital Adds Strategy’s $STRC to its Corporate Balance Sheet  appeared first on Tekedia.

Fertilizer has quietly become another victim of the Iran war, with supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz driving sharp price increases and raising fresh concerns about crop yields and food security later this year. Around one-third of the global seaborne fertilizer trade normally passes through the narrow waterway along Iran’s southern coast. Since the […] The post Fertilizer Joins Oil as Casualty of Iran Conflict, Sending Prices Soaring and Raising Fears for Global Food Supplies appeared first on Tekedia.

According to Tekedia Institute research, enduring category-king companies, firms that dominate and define their market, possess four distinct characteristics: they are perceptively innovative, evidently inspired, ruthlessly pragmatic, and customer-obsessed. These companies create new categories, redefine existing ones, and build moats to protect their market leadership: Perceptively Innovative: These companies do not just innovate based on current needs, […] The post From Needs to Perception: How Category Leaders Redefine Competition appeared first on Tekedia.

The S&P 500 has slipped beneath its 200-day moving average, a technical breach that has historically marked the early stages of deeper market downturns and is now sharpening focus on the durability of the 2026 equity outlook. The level, widely regarded as a dividing line between long-term bullish and bearish trends, carries weight not because […] The post S&P 500 Slips Below 200-Day Average, Raising Stakes for Fragile 2026 Rally appeared first on Tekedia.

The risk of a U.S. recession is rising at a pace that is beginning to unsettle both policymakers and markets, as the economic fallout from the Middle East conflict feeds through energy prices, weakens hiring, and complicates the Federal Reserve’s policy path. Days after Jerome Powell downplayed fears of stagflation, a growing number of forecasters […] The post Oil Shock Raises Recession Alarm as War Pressures Fed’s Soft-Landing Bet appeared first on Tekedia.

SK Hynix is moving ahead with plans for a confidential filing in the United States that could raise as much as $14 billion later this year, the latest sign of the South Korean chipmaker’s aggressive push to expand production amid relentless demand for high-bandwidth memory used in artificial intelligence systems. The company intends to list […] The post SK Hynix Prepares Confidential U.S. Listing That Could Raise About $14bn to Fuel Chip Factories in Korea and Indiana appeared first on Tekedia.

Chairman and CEO of BlackRock Larry Fink, has issued a stark warning about the escalating risks from the ongoing Middle East conflict involving Iran. In an exclusive interview with the BBC, Fink warned that a surge in oil prices to $150 per barrel could push the global economy into a severe recession. His caution highlights […] The post BlackRock CEO Larry Fink Warns $150 Oil Price Could Trigger a Global Recession appeared first on Tekedia.

In recent years, debt has emerged as a defining feature of Africa’s startup funding landscape, particularly in the wake of economic pressures and broader macroeconomic shifts. While often compared to equity, debt is not a competing force but rather a complementary one. Both forms of capital serve distinct yet equally critical roles in supporting a […] The post Debt Emerges as A Core Driver of Startup Growth in Africa appeared first on Tekedia.

ZachXBT, the well-known on-chain investigator, recently dropped a thread exposing a coordinated network of over 10 that were systematically manufacturing viral “doomposting”—sensationalized, often exaggerated or fake panic about war, geopolitics and politics—to farm massive engagement before funneling it into crypto scams. Buy aged accounts with existing followers for instant credibility. Doompost multiple times per day […] The post ZachXBT Exposes X Doomposting Ring appeared first on Tekedia.

Real estate mogul and entrepreneur Grant Cardone has stated that Bitcoin is significantly undervalued at its current price levels. In a recent post on X, Cardone suggested that the world’s largest cryptocurrency could be worth as much as $280,000. He wrote, “Bitcoin should be $280,000”. Cardone’s statement comes amid growing institutional interest, limited supply, and […] The post “Bitcoin Should be $280,000” – Grant Cardone Calls The Crypto Asset Undervalued at Current Levels appeared first on Tekedia.

U.S. government bonds advanced on Wednesday, pushing yields lower across the curve, as a sudden shift in geopolitical sentiment and a sharp drop in oil prices eased immediate concerns about inflation and monetary policy. The benchmark 10-year Treasury yield fell to around 4.34% in early trading, down more than five basis points, while the two-year […] The post Treasury Yields Slide as Hopes for Middle East De-escalation Cool Inflation Fears appeared first on Tekedia.