This week, we explore five African startups in the e-commerce, cryptocurrency, cleantech, and creator economy sectors and why they should be on your watchlist.

Australian players seeking to maximize their winnings need effective payout strategies that ensure quick access to funds. Crypto slots australia platforms offer some of the fastest withdrawal options, with cryptocurrency payments processing within minutes. Understanding payout speeds, payment method selection, and strategic withdrawal timing helps players optimize their winnings at casino platforms. According to reviews, […] The post Fast Payout Strategies: Maximizing Your Winnings in Australian Casinos appeared first on Tekedia.

Ozak AI’s increased on-chain activity indicates a significant shift, with researchers now predicting a high-demand exchange launch in early 2026. The project’s growing transaction volume, more user participation, and consistent network engagement are raising the prospect of a multi-phase price increase once listings go online. As Ozak AI’s ecosystem evolves, researchers believe the momentum building […] The post With On-Chain Activity Spiking, Researchers Believe Ozak AI Could See a High-Demand Exchange Launch in Early 2026, Potentially Triggering a Multi-Phase Price Expansion appeared first on Tekedia.

The Nigeria Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has recently issued a circular revising the minimum capital requirements for various regulated entities in the capital market. Issued pursuant to the Commission’s statutory mandate under the Investments and Securities Act, 2025, the revised MC framework seeks to: Enhance the financial soundness and operational resilience of market operators. […] The post Nigeria SEC Unveils New Capital Standards For Brokers, Fintechs And Digital Asset Firms appeared first on Tekedia.

The Trump administration has announced a multibillion-dollar trade and investment pact with Taiwan, marking one of the most ambitious attempts yet to reconfigure global semiconductor supply chains. Under the deal announced Thursday by the U.S. Department of Commerce, Taiwanese semiconductor and technology companies will invest $250 billion directly into the U.S. semiconductor ecosystem. The investments […] The post TSMC to Invest $250bn in the U.S., Boosting Trump’s Semiconductor Industrial Policy Push appeared first on Tekedia.

Microsoft has reached an agreement to buy more than 100,000 tons of carbon dioxide removal credits from Indian climate startup Varaha, a deal believed to signal how the global race to scale artificial intelligence is reshaping climate strategies, carbon markets, and even rural farming systems far from Silicon Valley. At its core, the deal, which […] The post Microsoft Reaches Carbon Deal with Indian Varaha, But It Exposes the Growing Gap Between Big Tech’s Climate Promises and the AI Emissions Reality appeared first on Tekedia.

MAX has raised $24 million in an equity and debt funding round to strengthen its transition to electric mobility financing after hitting profitability in Nigeria. 

The changes signal the SEC’s intent to treat digital assets and fintech platforms as systemically relevant parts of Nigeria’s capital markets, not fringe innovations. By sharply raising capital thresholds, the regulator is prioritising investor protection and market stability in a newly legalised sector, even as critics warn the rules could favour well-funded incumbents over early-stage local startups.

U.S. Treasury yields pushed higher on Thursday as investors digested a combination of firmer-than-expected labor market data and a dense overlay of political and geopolitical risks that are reshaping expectations for U.S. monetary policy in 2026. The move was led by the front end of the curve, a signal that markets are recalibrating the timing […] The post Treasury Yields Climb as Labor Strength and Political Risk Reprice the Fed Path appeared first on Tekedia.

After months of debate over whether OpenAI was losing ground to fast-rising rivals, new corporate spending data has suggested the opposite, with the ChatGPT maker noted tightening its grip on enterprise AI just as businesses move from experimentation to routine, budgeted use. Fresh figures from Ramp, a U.S. startup that tracks corporate card and bill […] The post OpenAI Tightens Its Grip on Enterprise AI with 36.8%  Of Subscriptions as Corporate Spending Accelerates appeared first on Tekedia.

For years, battery factories symbolized the electric vehicle future U.S. automakers were racing toward. Today, many of those same factories are being quietly reimagined as part of the country’s energy infrastructure, as carmakers confront a slower-than-expected EV transition and search for ways to prevent billions of dollars in investments from becoming stranded assets. The turn […] The post From EV Dreams to Grid Reality: How Automakers Are Rewriting the Battery Bet appeared first on Tekedia.

Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence venture, xAI, has been forced into a rapid policy reversal after its Grok chatbot became a flashpoint in a widening global backlash over sexually explicit, AI-generated images. Late on Wednesday, the company announced sweeping restrictions on Grok’s image-editing features, conceding ground after weeks of regulatory pressure from governments alarmed by how […] The post Grok Tightens the Screws as Regulators Circle: How Sexualized AI Images Pushed Musk’s xAI Into a Global Clampdown appeared first on Tekedia.

Safaricom said the deductions were linked to payments to the Social Health Authority (SHA) and processed through a standing order feature called Ratiba.

The traditional business philosophy that focuses solely on meeting the needs of customers is fundamentally flawed in the modern economy. While elementary economics suggests that satisfying existing customer needs ensures success, history proves otherwise. Companies like Kodak, Nokia, and various pioneers of early smartphone devices were deeply committed to meeting the needs of their customers, […] The post The Perception Gap: Anticipating the Future of Customer Experience appeared first on Tekedia.

Safaricom has appointed Sylvia Anampiu as director of fixed business as Kenya’s biggest telco moves closer to rolling out pay-as-you-go fibre broadband for Kenyan homes and offices.

AfriWallStreet has announced the official launch of AfriWallStreet Store, a digital marketplace created to showcase, promote, and sell products from African entrepreneurs, creators, and businesses to a global audience. As part of the AfriWallStreet ecosystem, this marketplace offers a trusted space for African-owned brands to connect with customers, boost their credibility, and expand internationally. It […]

The hackathon was created with a clear mission: to reduce Africa’s dependence on imported assistive technologies that are often expensive and poorly suited to local realities.

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While established names like Binance Coin and Pepe continue to drive short-term excitement, deeper analysis suggests that Zero Knowledge Proof (ZKP) could be one of the most overlooked opportunities in the crypto sector. The evolving market dynamics in early 2026 are revealing a clear divergence between price-driven momentum and structure-based value creation. Zcash and Toncoin […] The post Zero Knowledge Proof (ZKP) Targets 5000x Gains While Binance Coin Holds Steady and Pepe Bets on Hype appeared first on Tekedia.

Elon Musk and Tesla have unveiled yet another pioneering pricing innovation: Tesla is making its Full Self-Driving system available exclusively through a monthly subscription, rather than a one-time purchase. Today, owners can still buy the package outright for $8,000; but beginning Feb. 14, it transitions fully to a $99-per-month subscription. In other words, to use […] The post Full Self-Driving Monthly Subscription and the Physics of Elon Musk Wealth appeared first on Tekedia.

In today’s market, crypto performance is clearly splitting into two very different stories. One path is powered by headlines, exchange listings, and short-term bursts of attention. The other is led by structure, where demand shapes price and access is limited by design. For anyone tracking where returns can still multiply, the new focus is clear: […] The post Zero Knowledge Proof (ZKP) Surges as the Crypto With Most Potential While NEAR, LINK, and INJ Struggle to Keep Up appeared first on Tekedia.

OpenSea has partnered with MetaMask to provide joint points boosts through MetaMask’s Rewards program (Season 1). This integration rewards OpenSea users with additional MetaMask points based on their performance in OpenSea’s recent rewards wave via Treasure Chest tiers. If you haven’t opted into MetaMask Rewards yet, use the referral code OPNSEA for an instant 500 […] The post OpenSea Tie-in with MetaMask Rewards on Point Boosts appeared first on Tekedia.

Russia has recently finalized a draft bill to legalize and regulate cryptocurrency trading within the country, marking a significant shift toward broader acceptance of digital assets. This development builds on the Bank of Russia’s framework announced in late December 2025, which proposed allowing both qualified (professional) and non-qualified (retail) investors to buy cryptocurrencies under strict […] The post Russia Finalizes Draft Bill to Legalize and Regulate Cryptocurrency Trading  appeared first on Tekedia.

Pakistan has recently partnered with an affiliate of World Liberty Financial (WLF), the cryptocurrency platform linked to U.S. President Donald Trump’s family, to explore the integration and use of its USD1 stablecoin for cross-border payments and digital finance initiatives. Pakistan’s Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (PVARA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SC Financial Technologies, […] The post Pakistan Partners with WLFI USD1 for Cross-border Payments  appeared first on Tekedia.

As Bitcoin inches closer to the highly anticipated $100,000 milestone, the crypto market is buzzing with renewed optimism. Following the BTC rally, MicroStrategy founder and longtime Bitcoin advocate Michael Saylor has taken a swipe at bears, who anticipate a downward price action. Saylor’s post on X mocks Bitcoin bears with a chess meme, depicting a […] The post “They Can’t Even Play Chess”: Saylor Mocks BTC Bears as Bitcoin Surges Towards $100k appeared first on Tekedia.

The expansion of Grayscale’s “Assets Under Consideration” list to 36 altcoins for Q1 2026 carries several notable implications for the crypto market, institutional adoption, and individual investors. While inclusion on the list is not a commitment to launch products many assets may never make it to a trust or ETF, it serves as a strong […] The post Grayscale’s List of 36 Altcoins Bucked the Trend with Inflows, as Rekt Drinks Introduces Token Incentive for In Store Purchases appeared first on Tekedia.

Bitcoin ETFs break 4 day outflow streak with $117M of net inflows” refers to recent data from U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs. The funds recorded approximately $116.67 million to $117 million in net inflows sources vary slightly on the exact figure, often rounded to $117M, snapping a four-day streak of outflows that totaled over $1.3 billion […] The post Bitcoin ETFs Break 4 Days Streak with $117M Net Inflows, as Bitcoin Keeps Exhibiting Two-Phase Reaction on Global Escalations appeared first on Tekedia.

Silver’s been on an absolute tear lately. As of today the spot price is hovering around $90–$91 per ounce, with recent quotes from major sources like Kitco ($90.65–$90.90 bid/ask), APMEX ($91.47), JM Bullion ~$91.54, and others in that ballpark. It’s pulled back a bit today, down roughly 2–3% in early trading, but that’s after smashing […] The post Silver Price at $90 Shows its Edge as a Safe Haven Asset appeared first on Tekedia.

Polygon Labs has acquired Coinme and Sequence in a major deal announced on January 13, 2026. The transactions, valued at more than $250 million combined, position Polygon to become a regulated U.S. payments platform focused on stablecoin-based transactions and global money movement. Key Details of the Acquisition Coinme, a crypto payments firm known for its […] The post Polygon Acquisition of Coinme and Sequence Builds on its Stablecoin Rail appeared first on Tekedia.

Changpeng Zhao (CZ), the founder of Binance, has joined Genius Trading also known as Genius Terminal as an advisor following a significant investment from YZi Labs, his family office along with co-founder Yi He, spun out from Binance Labs. YZi Labs made a “multi-8-figure” investment well above $10 million, described in some reports as tens […] The post CZ Binance Joins Genius Terminal as a Strategic Advisor appeared first on Tekedia.

The Senate markup on the crypto market structure bill often referred to in connection with frameworks like the CLARITY Act or building on prior FIT21 legislation has been delayed for the Senate Agriculture Committee version. Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) announced on January 12-13, 2026, that the planned markup—originally aligned with the Senate […] The post Senate Markup on CLARITY Act Delayed for Agriculture Committee Version  appeared first on Tekedia.

Tokenized stocks— blockchain-based representations of traditional equities like Tesla, Nvidia, Apple, and others have reached a significant milestone, with on-chain monthly trading volume hitting a record high of approximately $800 million. This figure comes from recent market analysis shared by The Kobeissi Letter and echoed across crypto analytics sources. It reflects rapidly growing liquidity as […] The post Tokenized Stocks Crossed $800M Milestone appeared first on Tekedia.

Bullish signs are showing up across the market again. Dogecoin is flashing early turnaround hints. Zcash is fighting to take back lost ground after a steep slide. Traders are glued to charts, hunting for the next big move. But price patterns by themselves don’t create lasting gains. What counts is whether demand can keep going […] The post Dogecoin and Zcash Hunt for Momentum While Zero Knowledge Proof Runs Live Auction With $100M Foundation appeared first on Tekedia.

As cross-continental digitalisation developments converge to forge tomorrow’s AI economy, Africa today is united in its ambition to become a thriving, technologically empowered market where world-class digital infrastructure yields unprecedented socio-economic returns. At the forefront of this shared pursuit stands a central catalyst: data centres, the physical environments engineered to support the compute, storage, and […] The post Africa’s US$1.5tn digital economy at risk from transmission gaps, fragmentation appeared first on Tech In Africa.