The CLARITY Act formally the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025, H.R. 3633 is a major piece of U.S. crypto legislation aimed at providing long-sought regulatory clarity for digital assets. It passed the House of Representatives in July 2025 with strong bipartisan support (294-134 vote). The bill primarily shifts oversight of digital commodities; assets […] The post Senator Cynthia Lummis Calls for the Passage of the CLARITY Act appeared first on Tekedia.

Amazon is in advanced discussions to purchase Globalstar Inc., a deal that could markedly quicken the e-commerce giant’s push to establish a robust low-Earth-orbit (LEO) satellite network and challenge SpaceX’s commanding lead in orbital broadband. Sources close to the negotiations told Bloomberg an announcement might come as early as Tuesday, though a binding agreement remains […] The post Amazon Nears Globalstar Acquisition: A Strategic Thrust into the Satellite Constellation Arena appeared first on Tekedia.

Nigerian edtech platform aptLearn has announced the shutdown of its platform, marking the end of operations that began in 2022. The company confirmed that the platform will remain accessible until July 15, 2026, giving users a limited window to complete ongoing courses, download certificates, and retrieve their learning records before full closure. Announcing the decision […] The post Nigerian Edtech Platform aptLearn Shuts Down After Four Years, Hints at AI-Driven Comeback appeared first on Tekedia.

India’s energy security is being tested by a convergence of geopolitics and market stress, as Washington’s hardening stance on Iran and Russia collides with New Delhi’s dependence on imported crude, exposing the limits of its long-standing doctrine of strategic autonomy. What is unfolding goes beyond a temporary supply disruption to a structural stress test for […] The post India’s ‘Strategic Autonomy’ Meets an Oil Shock as U.S. Pressure and Hormuz Disruptions Tighten the Squeeze appeared first on Tekedia.

The online casino and betting space continues to grow, with users looking for platforms that mix excitement, speed, and rewards. As digital currencies become more mainstream, the emergence of the best crypto casinos is reshaping how players deposit, play, and withdraw funds. Spartans, Chancer, Rakebit, and Bitz exemplify this trend, offering varied games, competitive events, […] The post Best Crypto Casinos 2026: Spartans, Chancer, Rakebit & Bitz Bring Big Rewards and Action appeared first on Tekedia.

The worldwide online casino betting field is climbing past $100 billion, pushed by an 11% yearly rise. Famous names like Golden Nugget and Hardrock Bet still lead using reward plans, but their three-month stock rise has slowed to nearly 4%. These sites put in place tough payout waits and play caps, annoying big-money players. If […] The post Spartans.com Sets a $7M World Record Leaderboard While Hard Rock Bet & Golden Nugget Navigate an 11% Industry Shift appeared first on Tekedia.

Two of the buses operate as a self-contained clinic, powered by solar energy and fitted with equipment for diagnostics, dental care, and cervical cancer screening.

Goldman Sachs, a leading global investment bank, reported its strongest quarterly profit in five years, driven by a record-breaking performance in equities trading that offset an unexpected decline in fixed-income revenues. In the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, the investment bank generated $17.23 billion in revenue, surpassing analysts’ expectations and marking a 14% increase compared […] The post Goldman Sachs Reports Best Quarter in Five Years, Beating Wall Street expectations appeared first on Tekedia.

As Bitcoin hovers around the $74,000–$75,000 level in mid-April 2026, prominent gold advocate and Bitcoin critic Peter Schiff has issued a fresh warning to cryptocurrency holders. In a recent post on X, Schiff advised selling Bitcoin while it trades near this key psychological threshold, especially as it approaches the $75k resistance zone. He wrote, “Bitcoin […] The post Peter Schiff Urges Investors to Sell Bitcoin Near $75K And Switch to Gold & Silver appeared first on Tekedia.

Sygaldry Technologies has announced a major funding milestone, raising $139 million across Seed and Series A rounds to build a new class of quantum-accelerated AI servers. The $105 million Series A was led by Breakthrough Energy Ventures, following an earlier $34 million seed round led by Initialized Capital just eight months prior. Sygaldry is a […] The post Tekedia Capital Congratulates Sygaldry for Raising $139M for Quantum-Accelerated AI Infrastructure appeared first on Tekedia.

Open the app. The game that was played last night sits right there on the home screen. No searching. No typing. No remembering what it was called. One tap, and the reels start turning. That moment feels natural. Almost invisible. But someone built that shortcut. Someone decided the player should not have to hunt for […] The post One Tap Away: Why the Fastest Casino Interfaces Feel Effortless Without You Noticing appeared first on Tekedia.

Retail trading is growing fast across Asian and African emerging markets. Better internet access, mobile-first platforms, and easier onboarding from brokers have made tools like MetaTrader 5 (MT5) accessible for anyone. However, access alone is not enough. The real challenge starts when you try to cut down the huge list of built-in indicators into the […] The post Top MT5 Indicators for Traders in Emerging Markets appeared first on Tekedia.

In global forex trading, Japan is the one dominant financial hub where discipline is driven by data. The country has one of the most active retail trading communities in the world, and over time,  both brokers and traders have developed a highly systematic approach to the market. At the center of this development is historical […] The post How Japanese Brokers Use Historical Forex Data to Build Better Trading Strategies appeared first on Tekedia.

Innovate Now has selected 19 startups working across speech therapy, mobility, inclusive education, and caregiver support sectors to provide locally adapted solutions for accessibility.

SportyTV has secured a historic and groundbreaking agreement with FIFA to broadcast all 104 matches of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ in South Africa on a Pay TV basis. a landmark deal that positions the platform at the forefront of sports media innovation across the continent. Just one year after launching in the market, SportyTV […]

Sikili is more than a commerce play. It is an early argument for what a West African circular economy could look like, and a story about two women who chose to build it together, across two countries, from scratch.

As digital technologies continue to reshape industries at an accelerated pace, the ability of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to adapt has become a defining factor in their survival and growth. Across key sectors, particularly those undergoing rapid transformation, businesses that fail to integrate digital capabilities face an increasing risk of stagnation or failure. In […]

What Is OrchidRomance and How Does It Work This paper looks at OrchidRomance, a current web platform made for online talks. It aims to help actual links form between people all over the globe. This work examines how OrchidRomance creates a protected space for conversations, keeps private information private, and reduces the risk of scams. […] The post OrchidRomance Review + How It Supports Safe Communication appeared first on Tekedia.

Cloud migration has become a continuous balancing act to ensure companies can effectively manage costs, sovereignty and AI workloads, says Chris Badenhorst, Head of Azure Core Services at Braintree. Six percent. That’s how many database migrations have finished on time. Cloud migrations are even more complex, moving entire workloads across environments in processes that are […]

How To Start A Fintech Startup: A Practical Founder Guide This guide explains how to start a fintech startup by focusing on a real money problem, choosing a clear category, validating demand, and planning for regulation early. It also covers product design, risk controls, monetization, funding, and a practical 90-day launch roadmap. TechCity

Airtel Nigeria, the second biggest player, has been building aggressively to compete. By December 2025, it had added 1,561 sites over three years, bringing its total to nearly 17,200.

Access Bank perseveres through economic headwinds and remains Nigeria’s most valuable brand Brand Finance’s Nigeria 25 2026 reveals that the country’s top 25 brands record a 14% increase in their collective brand value • 61%: Nigeria’s banking sector retains the largest total brand value… TechCity

Keypoints Main Story At a media workshop in Abuja on Monday, Dr. Doubra Emuren stated that unreliable network coverage is directly risking lives by disrupting emergency call systems. He explained that when connectivity fails, response times are significantly affected, making it difficult for the National Emergency Number (112) to function consistently. He further noted that […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

Strategic alliance combines Rwanda’s most trusted diaspora brand with Europe’s first Remittance-as-a-Service platform giving tens of thousands of Rwandans across the EU a faster, cheaper way to send money home. Belmoney, Europe’s first Remittance-as-a-Service (RaaS) provider, today announced a strategic partnership with RwandaCash, the leading financial services provider for the Rwandan diaspora. The partnership transforms […] The post Belmoney and RwandaCash Partner to Unlock Pan-European Remittances to Rwanda appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Jonathan Smit, the founder and former Managing Director of Payfast, has announced his acquisition of iVeri, one of Africa’s longest-standing payment technology providers. The move marks a significant shift in the continent’s fintech landscape, bringing together iVeri’s nearly 30-year legacy of robust payment infrastructure and the vision of one of South Africa’s most accomplished entrepreneurs. […]

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Koné's appointment comes as Cauridor moves beyond its early infrastructure-building phase and pushes into new markets.

OpenAI is deepening its long-term commitment to Britain’s artificial intelligence ecosystem, announcing plans for its first permanent London office just days after pausing its flagship UK infrastructure project. The move is seen as a juxtaposition that lays bare the widening divide between AI talent investment and the far more difficult economics of large-scale compute buildout. […] The post OpenAI Doubles Down on London Talent Hub Even as UK Compute Ambitions Stall appeared first on Tekedia.

U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday escalated tensions with Beijing by threatening to impose a sweeping 50% tariff on Chinese goods if Washington confirms reports that China is preparing to supply air defense weapons to Iran. The threat, which follows the U.S. Navy’s move to mount a blockade at the Strait of Hormuz, has added […] The post Is Trump Redirecting Global Crude Demand Toward American Exports Through Hormuz Blockade After 50% Tariff Threat on China? appeared first on Tekedia.

European shares opened lower on Monday, surrendering some of last week’s relief gains as hopes for a swift end to the Iran conflict faded following the collapse of U.S.-Iran negotiations and President Trump’s surprise order to blockade the Strait of Hormuz. The pan-European STOXX 600 index slipped 0.7% to 610.52 points by 0834 GMT. Although […] The post European Stocks Retreat as Iran Conflict Deepens and Hormuz Blockade Casts Long Shadow Over Markets appeared first on Tekedia.

OpenAI is moving decisively to strengthen its position in the high-stakes enterprise artificial intelligence market. Newly appointed chief revenue officer Denise Dresser told staff that the company’s alliance with Amazon has become a major catalyst for growth, even as its longstanding relationship with Microsoft increasingly constrains how it reaches customers. In an internal memo sent […] The post OpenAI Sharpens Enterprise Offensive, Touts Amazon Alliance As Catalyst for Growth appeared first on Tekedia.

Citi is making one of its most ambitious bets in years, launching a dedicated AI Infrastructure group in late February with the explicit goal of carving out a leadership role in what it estimates could be a $3 trillion capital build-out by 2030. The new team brings together specialists from across the investment bank — […] The post Citi Sets Up Team to Challenge Wall Street Giants in the $3tn AI Infrastructure Boom appeared first on Tekedia.

Duolingo has quietly executed a significant course correction in its workplace AI strategy, stepping back from a policy that formally linked employee use of artificial intelligence tools to performance reviews. The move speaks to a broader reckoning underway across white-collar workplaces over how AI adoption should be measured. The reversal, disclosed by Chief Executive Luis […] The post Duolingo Recasts Its AI-First Strategy as It Retreats From Review Metrics and Refocuses on Outcomes appeared first on Tekedia.

Britain has firmly distanced itself from the United States’ naval blockade of Iranian ports, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer making clear that London will not be drawn into Washington’s escalating confrontation with Tehran, even as the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz continues to jolt global energy markets. Speaking on Monday, Starmer said the United […] The post UK and France Distance Selves from U.S., Iran Blockade of Hormuz, Call for Free Access appeared first on Tekedia.

Japan’s government and financial markets are increasingly converging on a difficult policy question, which borders on whether the Bank of Japan should raise interest rates this month to strengthen the yen and blunt the inflationary shock from surging oil prices linked to the Iran war. The debate intensified on Sunday after Trade Minister Ryosei Akazawa […] The post BOJ Betting on Rate Hike as Japan Weighs Stronger Yen to Counter Oil-Driven Inflation appeared first on Tekedia.

Chinese automaker Chery Automobile is stepping up its European expansion strategy, seeking partnerships with established carmakers that would allow it to manufacture vehicles in existing factories across the continent rather than commit capital to building new plants from the ground up. The move marks a pragmatic shift by China’s largest vehicle exporter as it races […] The post Chery Eyes Europe Factory Tie-Ups to Accelerate Expansion, Sidestep Tariff Pressure appeared first on Tekedia.