China has authorized three of its largest technology firms—ByteDance, Alibaba, and Tencent—to purchase Nvidia’s high-performance H200 AI chips, signaling a careful balancing act between meeting domestic AI demand and promoting homegrown semiconductor development. According to sources familiar with the matter, who spoke to Reuters, the approvals cover more than 400,000 units, though the licenses are […] The post China Grants Conditional Nvidia H200 Chip Approvals as U.S.-China AI Chip Race Intensifies appeared first on Tekedia.

South Korea’s SK Hynix is deepening its commitment to artificial intelligence with a major strategic pivot toward the United States, announcing plans to establish a new U.S.-based company dedicated to AI solutions and to commit at least $10 billion to the effort. The move underscores how central AI has become to the chipmaker’s growth strategy, […] The post SK Hynix To Make $10 Billion AI Investment in U.S. as Memory Shortages and Trade Politics Converge appeared first on Tekedia.

Autonomous vehicle startup Waabi has secured $1 billion in fresh capital and struck a landmark partnership with Uber, marking its first major push beyond self-driving trucks and into passenger robotaxis. The move is expected to place the company at the center of the next phase of the global autonomy race. The funding comprises an oversubscribed […] The post Waabi Raises $1bn, Teams Up With Uber to Take Autonomous AI From Trucking to Robotaxis appeared first on Tekedia.

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has issued a blunt warning to his peers in the artificial intelligence industry over their perception of the technology and attitude toward it. In his warning, Amodei challenged his peers to dismiss public anxiety about AI at [your] peril, or risk triggering a political and social backlash that could reshape the […] The post Amodei Warns AI Elite of Impending Backlash, as Wealth Concentrates in the Age of Artificial Intelligence appeared first on Tekedia.

In the two years since Moniepoint last publicly shared its transaction figures, the Nigerian fintech unicorn has nearly tripled transaction volume across its subsidiaries.

AfricAI Secures Exclusive Continental Rights to Deploy Advanced Robotics Platforms Across Africa in Landmark Deal with Micropolis Robotics AfricAI has signed a multi-year exclusive distribution and deployment agreement with Micropolis Robotics, granting AfricAI sole and exclusive… TechCity

Kuda Microfinance Bank plans to open more experience centres for customer support and community engagement after it received a licence from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to operate as a National Microfinance Bank.

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Crypto markets entered late January with total capitalization near $3 trillion, while daily volumes topped $100 billion amid uneven sentiment. XRP news shows tight consolidation at support, and Pudgy Penguins price action stays volatile, but can either deliver outsized profit now? That uncertainty fuels attention toward ZKP, which researchers describe as a privacy-first AI network […] The post As XRP and Pudgy Penguins Trade Sideways, ZKP Crypto’s Supply Crunch Sets the Stage for a Surge appeared first on Tekedia.

Markets are entering a slower, more selective phase as recent volatility exposes weak conviction. Hedera (HBAR) is slipping toward critical support, while the XRP price continues to defend a level that has defined its structure for years. These contrasting signals are forcing traders to pause, reassess risk, and question whether recent moves reflect opportunity or […] The post HBAR Slips, XRP Refuses to Break: Can ZKP’s $5M Giveaway Redefine the Top Crypto to Buy Right Now? appeared first on Tekedia.

The price of Bitcoin surged above the $90,000 mark on Wednesday, extending a rebound from last week’s sharp sell-off. The crypto asset reached an intraday high of $90,428 before experiencing a minor retracement, trading around $89,647 at the time of reporting. Bitcoin price rallied after reports of the US dollar crashing spread across the market. […] The post Bitcoin Reclaims $90,000 Price Amid Dollar Weakness And Policy Uncertainty appeared first on Tekedia.

Amazon.com Inc. escalated its organizational restructuring on Wednesday, announcing the elimination of approximately 16,000 corporate roles globally, just three months after slashing 14,000 positions in October 2025. The combined reductions total around 30,000 jobs, representing nearly 10% of the company’s estimated 350,000 corporate workforce, as the e-commerce giant intensifies efforts to streamline operations, reduce bureaucratic […] The post Amazon’s Sweeping Corporate Overhaul: Second Round of 16,000 Job Cuts Targets Bureaucracy Amid AI appeared first on Tekedia.

Global chip stocks surged on Wednesday, riding a convergence of strong earnings from key industry heavyweights and a fresh signal that China may be reopening a critical door for Nvidia, easing one of the sector’s most persistent geopolitical pressure points. The VanEck Semiconductor ETF climbed more than 3% in premarket trading, reflecting broad-based optimism across […] The post Chip Stocks Surge on Robust Earnings from ASML and SK Hynix, Plus China Green Light for Nvidia H200 Sales appeared first on Tekedia.

TRON is gaining renewed attention in early 2026 as on-chain data confirms its position as one of the most active payment networks in crypto. The TRON price remains stable as the network now hosts more than $83 billion in stablecoin supply and processes over $20 billion in daily transactions. Meanwhile, Zero Knowledge Proof (ZKP) is […] The post TRON Price Holds Strong as Stablecoin Supply Tops $83B, While ZKP’s Daily Presale Auction Becomes the Talk of the Market appeared first on Tekedia.

The global cryptocurrency market remains in a consolidation phase with a total capitalization of $3.07 trillion and Bitcoin (BTC) holding firm at $89,041. While major assets seek directional cues, the spotlight has shifted toward a high-impact presale auction trend, where community-driven funding is replacing traditional venture capital dominance. This rotation favors projects with “clean” cap […] The post 500x ROI Potential: Securing Early Entry in the Year’s Biggest Crypto Presales  appeared first on Tekedia.

The global flight to safety that has defined the opening weeks of 2026 is reshaping currency markets, lifting traditional havens while unsettling the economies that issue them. Gold and silver have climbed to fresh records as investors hedge against geopolitical risk and policy uncertainty, but few assets capture the moment more starkly than the Swiss […] The post Safe Haven Surge Puts Switzerland on Edge as Swiss Franc Rallies to Decade High appeared first on Tekedia.

Investors welcomed a surprise shareholder shake-up at Puma on Tuesday after China’s Anta Sports agreed to buy a sizeable minority stake in the German sportswear group, a move widely seen as a vote of confidence in a brand that has struggled to regain momentum in a crowded and unforgiving global market. According to CNBC, Anta […] The post Anta’s 29% Puma Stake Sparks Market Rally, as First Abu Dhabi Bank Records 22% Profit appeared first on Tekedia.

Falobi was born into a cult of reading and writing. With a father, an uncle, and an aunt in journalism, her childhood was spent navigating bookshelves that held ideas far beyond her years. 

AI is rapidly entering Africa’s healthcare sector, projected to reach $259 billion by 2030, one of the world’s biggest growth markets.

As January 2026 approaches its final days, focus across early-stage crypto activity is tightening quickly. Rather than spreading funds across many ideas, traders are narrowing attention toward projects that show movement, steady build progress, and clear pricing paths. This pattern is becoming more visible when reviewing the best presale cryptos to buy, where timing now […] The post Best Presale Cryptos to Buy Before Early Access Closes: BlockDAG, DeepSnitch AI, Tapzi, & Gassed Token! appeared first on Tekedia.

Compare Roam and Residential plans in South Africa: pricing, speeds, hardware costs, licensing workarounds, and how to order in 2026. The post Starlink South Africa 2026: Pricing by Package (Roam vs Residential), Speeds, and How to Order appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Fantasy sports and U.S. sports betting are no longer developing as separate digital products. Fintech innovation has quietly fused them into a single, highly responsive ecosystem built around speed, data intelligence, and financial fluidity. Artificial intelligence, real-time analytics, and seamless payment processing have changed how users evaluate players, manage fantasy rosters, and place wagers. What […] The post How Fintech Innovations Are Transforming Fantasy Sports Into a Frictionless Betting Ecosystem appeared first on Tekedia.

Grayscale Investments recently filed for a spot BNB ETF tracking Binance Coin, the native token of the BNB Chain and closely associated with the Binance exchange. This filing was submitted on January 23, 2026, as a Form S-1 registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This is the initial step toward launching […] The post Grayscale Files for BNB ETF tracking Binance Coin, as Kraken Launches DeFi Earn Program appeared first on Tekedia.

The U.S. dollar sank sharply on Tuesday after President Donald Trump publicly dismissed concerns about the currency’s rapid decline, comments that traders interpreted as tacit approval of a weaker greenback at a moment of heightened sensitivity in global foreign exchange markets. “I think it’s great,” Trump told reporters in Iowa when asked whether the dollar […] The post Dollar Slides To Four-Year Low After Trump Shrugs Off Decline, Underscoring His Export Policy Push appeared first on Tekedia.

How Zimbabwe’s 15% digital services tax, new data rules and AI roadmap will affect tech firms, investors and compliance costs. The post Zimbabwe’s Digital Regulation Plans: What New Rules Could Mean for Tech Companies and Investors appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Ozak AI ($OZ) is rapidly becoming one of the most closely analysed early-stage AI tokens as its presale accelerates at a pace rarely seen in emerging blockchain projects. Positioned at the intersection of AI and DePIN (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks), the project blends predictive intelligence systems with distributed compute infrastructure, creating an ecosystem designed to […] The post The Fast-Growing Ozak AI Presale Has Analysts Expecting a Massive Price Revaluation of Up to 600× by 2027 appeared first on Tekedia.

Roulette remains one of the most recognizable table games in online casinos. Its simple layout, fast-paced betting, and wide availability across live dealer and digital formats continue to attract players worldwide. Despite its familiarity, roulette is often misunderstood in terms of how its rules, odds, and risk structure actually function. To help clarify these misconceptions, […] The post How Roulette Really Works as Online Table Games Remain Popular 2026 Detailed Guide appeared first on Tekedia.

Amazon has agreed to a sweeping settlement worth more than $1 billion to resolve claims that it failed to properly refund customers who returned items, drawing renewed scrutiny to the company’s returns and customer service systems at a time when regulators are already pressing the e-commerce giant on consumer protection issues. The agreement is seen […] The post Amazon to Pay $309.5m More in Returns Settlement, Pushing Customer Refund Package Past $1bn appeared first on Tekedia.

United Parcel Service (UPS) has announced another 30,000 job cuts; coming after the 48,000 roles eliminated in 2025. Amazon has followed with 16,000 layoffs in its latest restructuring. These are not just numbers; they are dreams, hopes, school fees, mortgages, and destinies cut off in a paragraph. And this is not an American story alone. […] The post People’s Jobs: Fading in the Trinity of People, Processes and Tools appeared first on Tekedia.

In the shadow of a resilient bull market now marking its fourth year, Goldman Sachs offers a roadmap for what lies ahead, emphasizing the pivotal role of broadening participation beyond the tech titans that have dominated recent gains. Drawing from historical precedents and current economic signals, the firm’s late-January 2026 client note—authored by a team […] The post Navigating the Bull’s Twilight: Goldman Sachs Maps Three Divergent Roads for 2026 Equities appeared first on Tekedia.

Japan’s top business leader on Tuesday said government intervention in currency markets would be justified if aimed at halting sharp and disorderly moves in the yen, as the Japanese currency remains caught between diverging monetary policies and rising trade frictions with the United States. Yoshinobu Tsutsui, head of Keidanren, Japan’s most powerful business lobby, said […] The post Japan’s Business Lobby Backs Yen Intervention If There Are Rapid, Volatile Moves  appeared first on Tekedia.

It’s widely assumed that online sportsbooks are simple: odds are calculated, bets are placed, and winners get paid. Many beginners, and even casual regulars, also believe that “the house always comes out on top, no matter what you do.” That perception is partially true, but not because sportsbooks cheat, rather because they look at the […] The post Modern sportsbooks explained: how online betting platforms really work appeared first on Tekedia.

Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) has acquired an additional 2,932 Bitcoin for approximately $264 million. This purchase occurred between January 20 and January 25, 2026, at an average price of $90,061 per BTC including fees and expenses, as disclosed in an SEC filing and announced by Executive Chairman Michael Saylor. The company funded this primarily through the […] The post Strategy’s 2932 Bitcoin Buy, Shows Its Resilience on its Digital Assets Investment  appeared first on Tekedia.

China’s artificial intelligence race is entering a sharper, more consequential phase, and Alibaba-backed Moonshot AI is signaling that it intends to remain among the front-runners. With the release of an upgraded version of its flagship Kimi model, the company is not just shipping new features. It is making a statement about where it believes the […] The post Moonshot K2.5 AI Raises the Stakes as China’s Model Makers Brace for DeepSeek’s Next Move appeared first on Tekedia.

After years of absence from the Nigerian market, PayPal has officially returned through a strategic partnership with Paga, a leading Nigerian fintech. This partnership is expected to streamline cross-border payments, enabling Nigerians to send and receive money globally with greater ease. Users can now link their PayPal Nigeria accounts directly within the Paga app. Once […] The post PayPal’s Return to Nigeria: Will Restitution of Frozen Funds be on The Horizon? appeared first on Tekedia.

In the semiconductor universe, one law governs the progression of modern technology: before software can advance, hardware must evolve. Simply, before software “eats” the world, someone in the hardware domain must first cook the meal. That is the physics of the digital economy. Nvidia understood that principle early and went to work, building advanced computation […] The post Corning Belongs to the same Tech Species as Nvidia appeared first on Tekedia.