Tether, the issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin USDT, is making a final push for a private funding round that would value the company at around $500 billion. According to recent reports, the firm has given potential investors a roughly 14-day window to commit capital, with the possibility of delaying or pausing the raise if […] The post Tether Making Final Push for a Private Funding Round at Around $500B Valuation appeared first on Tekedia.

U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded approximately $471 million in net inflows on April 6, 2026—the largest single-day total in six weeks since February 25’s ~$507M. This surge came amid Bitcoin trading in the $68,000–$70,000 range briefly approaching $70K before pulling back slightly. All tracked ETFs saw positive flows or stayed flat, with no outflows reported. […] The post US Spot Bitcoin ETFs Recorded Approximately $472 Net Inflows Largest in Six Weeks  appeared first on Tekedia.

Circle, the issuer of the USDC stablecoin, has announced a post-quantum cryptography roadmap for its upcoming Layer-1 blockchain, Arc Network. The plan aims to future-proof the network against threats from quantum computers, which could eventually break widely used public-key cryptography like ECDSA and RSA via algorithms such as Shor’s. Arc’s blog post outlines a phased, […] The post Circle Announces Post Quantum Cryptography Roadmap for Arc Network  appeared first on Tekedia.

UBS Global Wealth Management has lowered its 2026 target for the S&P 500, warning that the fallout from the Middle East conflict and the resulting surge in oil prices are likely to keep inflation sticky, delay Federal Reserve rate cuts, and temper the pace of U.S. economic growth. In a note dated April 6, the […] The post UBS Cuts S&P 500 Target as Oil Shock and War Risks Recast Wall Street’s 2026 Outlook appeared first on Tekedia.

A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit ruled 2-1 in favor of KalshiEX LLC (Kalshi), a CFTC-regulated prediction market platform. The court upheld a preliminary injunction preventing New Jersey’s Division of Gaming Enforcement from enforcing state gambling laws against Kalshi’s sports-related event contracts. New Jersey sent Kalshi a cease-and-desist […] The post Third Circuit Ruled 2-1 in Favor of KalshiEX LLC Preventing New Jersey’s Division of Gaming Enforcement appeared first on Tekedia.

The European Central Bank must be prepared to raise interest rates swiftly if surging energy costs triggered by the Iran war begin to feed into broader price pressures and inflation expectations, ECB policymaker Dimitar Radev warned on Tuesday. Radev, who heads Bulgaria’s central bank and is one of the newest members of the ECB’s Governing […] The post ECB Must Stand Ready to Raise Rates Quickly if Energy Shock from Iran War Fuels Persistent Inflation, Bulgarian Central Bank Chief Warns appeared first on Tekedia.

Bitcoin’s stochastic RSI a momentum oscillator that smooths the standard RSI is drawing significant attention today, with analysts noting it is mirroring the double-bottom pattern observed at the end of the 2022 bear market nearly perfectly. Bitcoin is trading in the $67,000–$68,000 range, following a period of consolidation and downward pressure after higher levels in late […] The post Bitcoin’s RSI Mirroring the Double Bottom Pattern Seen in 2022 appeared first on Tekedia.

The Bank of Japan is moving closer to another interest-rate increase, with former board member Seiji Adachi warning that the central bank risks falling behind the curve as the Iran war drives a fresh oil shock through Japan’s import-dependent economy. In remarks that sharpen expectations for further monetary tightening, Adachi said the BOJ will likely […] The post BOJ to Hike Rate in July Hike as Iran War Turns Oil Shock Into a Policy Test for Japan appeared first on Tekedia.

Waymo’s long-anticipated Nashville rollout has now moved from testing to commercial service, marking another significant step in the autonomous ride-hailing company’s rapid U.S. expansion. The formal launch is the latest front in what has become one of the most consequential races in urban mobility: the battle to dominate the robotaxi market before it matures into […] The post Waymo Partners with Lyft to Roll out Robotaxi in Nashville, its 11th City appeared first on Tekedia.

Strategy Inc. NASDAQ: MSTR, formerly MicroStrategy, led by Michael Saylor, reported a $14.46 billion unrealized loss on its Bitcoin holdings for Q1 2026. This paper loss stems from accounting rules for digital assets. Bitcoin’s price dropped sharply in Q1—over 20% marking its worst first-quarter performance since 2018. At quarter-end, Strategy’s Bitcoin portfolio had a carrying […] The post Strategy Reported a $14.46B Unrealized Loss on its Bitcoin Holdings for Q1 2026  appeared first on Tekedia.

Nigeria has seen a significant shift in how people engage with digital entertainment, and online gambling platforms have become part of that conversation. For anyone considering where to spend their leisure time on a licensed gambling site, understanding the platform’s mechanics, rules, and features before depositing a single naira is essential. Pin-Up casino Nigeria attracts […] The post Top Tips for Playing at Pin-Up Casino Nigeria: What You Should Know First appeared first on Tekedia.

The crypto market is very active this week with three specific coins standing out. The Hedera price has gone up about 4% to $0.09 which shows that momentum is starting to build. Old chart patterns suggest that similar setups led to big rallies in the past so those holding HBAR are watching the charts closely. […] The post Beyond Hedera and Ethereum: BlockDAG Captures April Market at $0.000016 with $1 Target appeared first on Tekedia.

In Ovim Community School, we were taught to memorize what “UN” stood for: United Nations. By the time I got to Secondary Technical School Ovim, Social Science subject had a full section on the UN and its agencies, from UNICEF to WHO, each one carefully explained and memorized. The UN was presented as a global […] The post The UN We Were Taught vs. The World That Actually Works appeared first on Tekedia.

Now, through a local partnership led by Nigerian entrepreneur and film producer Charles Okpaleke, Media King is preparing its first large-scale African rollout, with Nigeria as the launchpad for a broader continental push.

Projectmaven uses artificial intelligence (AI) to take a rough idea and turn it into a structured plan with proposed features, target users, third-party integrations, technical architecture, timelines, and cost estimates.

Vertical segments have evolved significantly, and now they are integrating various services. Today, a gaming app offers more than just payments, membership rewards, promotions, and content creation; B2B software tools offer not only financing but also insurance. E-commerce platforms now encompass logistics, lending, and instant messaging.  All these examples are not accidental; they demonstrate a […] The post The “Super-App” Strategy: Why Niche Verticals Are Bundling Services appeared first on Tekedia.

The price of Bitcoin has declined once again as heightened uncertainty surrounding tensions between the United States and Iran continues to weigh on investor sentiment toward risk assets. The cryptocurrency has struggled to maintain its position above the $70,000 level, reflecting cautious market behavior amid ongoing geopolitical developments. The digital asset recently climbed to a […] The post Bitcoin Struggles Below $70,000 as Iran–US Tensions Keep Markets on Edge appeared first on Tekedia.

American multinational banking and financial services company JPMorgan has forecast that the market for tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) could expand to as much as $13 trillion by 2030. This projection highlights the growing convergence of traditional finance and blockchain technology, positioning tokenization as one of the most transformative trends in global markets. Currently, the tokenized […] The post JPMorgan Predicts Tokenized Real-World Assets Market Will Reach $13 Trillion by 2030 appeared first on Tekedia.

  For the first time on the continent, a fund has been created with one singular focus: getting capital into the hands of founders building technology for people with disabilities. The Assistive Technologies for Disability Trust (AT4D) has announced a strategic partnership with the Judith Neilson Foundation to launch the Momentous Pilot Fund — Africa’s […] The post Africa Now Has Its First Startup Fund Built Entirely Around Disability Tech appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Copy trading has found a natural audience in South Africa, where interest in forex continues to increase while access to formal trading education remains uneven. The concept is simple on the surface. You select a seasoned trader, link your account, and their trades are mirrored in your own portfolio automatically. No charts to analyze or […]

Tekedia Capital presents 18 global startups in its H1 2026 investment cycle. These companies span key sectors including space technology, finance, AI, semiconductors, robotics, biotechnology, drug manufacturing, and more—across diverse markets and economies. We invite you to explore these opportunities and watch their overview videos in the membership area here . This investment cycle will […] The post Tekedia Capital Investment Cycle Begins with 18 Global Startups; Join and Co-Invest appeared first on Tekedia.

Amazon has reached a new delivery agreement with the U.S. Postal Service, a deal many believe has likely averted an immediate financial shock for an agency that had warned it could exhaust its cash reserves within months. Under the new deal announced Monday, USPS will continue handling about 80 per cent of Amazon’s existing package […] The post Amazon Signs Delivery Pact with USPS, Buys Crucial Breathing Space for Postal Service as Financial Pressures Mount appeared first on Tekedia.

The move sits at the centre of Safaricom’s FinTech 2.0 strategy, which aims to push the company beyond telecoms into a broader technology platform by 2030.

By Mandy Duncan, Country Manager of HPE Networking South Africa Trying to scale AI on outdated digital foundations is like playing Jenga on a wobbly table: early wins stack up quickly, but as ambition grows, every underlying weakness is magnified. South African organisations are reaching this point with AI. Adoption is accelerating, experimentation is widespread, […]

Cross Switch has gone live with Absa Pay, enabling merchants on its platform to offer customers a secure, bank‑authenticated payment option for online checkout. When customers select Absa Pay at checkout, they are routed to a secure Absa environment to authenticate the payment directly with their bank before being returned to the merchant’s platform to […]

On January 15, 2026, Uganda’s government hit the social-media kill switch, and Proton VPN sign-ups rocketed 8,000 percent in a single hour, according to a TechRadar report. Moments like this prove you need a VPN now—not after rummaging for your wallet. So we road-tested every service that still offers a true free trial, confirming claims […]

Most bots forget you as soon as the chat scrolls—hardly companion material. We spent the past month hammering 9 consumer AI friends with 50-plus messages each, then ghosted them for weeks to see who still knew our cat’s name. The winners are ranked by recall, consistency, privacy, price, and everyday usability, so you can jump […] The post 9 AI Companion Chatbots With Memory That Survives Past 50 Messages appeared first on Tekedia.

Recent incidents show that medical services can be breached, and as a result, medical records may be leaked and then traded on the dark web. The operations of healthcare services can get disrupted. Another aspect is that healthcare platforms may share user data with third parties that handle it irresponsibly. Kaspersky warns of risks tied […]

📌 Key Takeaways In my project work, I’ve been called in to rescue apps that looked beautiful in demos but crumbled the moment real users touched them. One fintech app had a gorgeous interface but timed out on every transaction when more than 50 people used it simultaneously. A healthcare app passed all the functional […]

Veeam Software, the Data and AI Trust Company, announced a series of leadership promotions and appointments across its EMEA East region. These leadership changes underscore Veeam’s focus on empowering regional teams, deepening technical expertise and delivering exceptional value to customers and partners across EMEA. “EMEA East is a strategically important region for Veeam, as organisations […]

Lucky, a leading financial technology company in Egypt and the Middle East, today announced the successful closing of a $23 million Series B funding round, including a mix of equity and debt. The round was led by existing & new investors, including Disruptech Ventures, DPI Venture Capital via Nclude fund and new strategic participation from Suez Canal […] The post Lucky Secures $23M Series B Funding to Scale Credit Access Across North Africa appeared first on Tech In Africa.

If you use virtual dollar cards in Nigeria for online payments, this is something you need to pay attention to. Recently, I checked my Chipper Cash dollar virtual card balance and noticed something surprising — my money had significantly reduced without me spending it. Let me break it down. 💳 What Happened to My $5 […]

The Interledger Foundation (ILF), an organization building and advocating for an interoperable payments network, has partnered with over 10 universities across North America, Europe, Australia, and Africa to bring open payments curriculum into the classroom. The new initiative introduces programs designed to build the next generation of payments leaders who understand where today’s financial systems […]

To counter the severe economic shocks triggered by the escalating conflict in the Middle East, the Board of Directors of African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has approved a US$10 billion Gulf Crisis Response Programme (GCRP) to insulate African and Caribbean economies, financial institutions and corporates from the impact of the ongoing Gulf crisis. The conflict, which escalated […] The post Afreximbank Launches US$10 Billion Programme to Shield African and CARICOM Economies from Gulf Conflict appeared first on Tech In Africa.

The African Development Bank Group has approved a €7.5 million investment into the Breega Africa Seed I Fund, directing capital toward early-stage technology startups operating across the continent. The financing package is structured as €5 million in direct equity capital from the Bank and €2.5 million provided as a junior tranche on behalf of the […] The post AfDB Commits €7.5 Million to Breega Africa Seed Fund to Fuel Tech Startups Across the Continent appeared first on Tech In Africa.

South African technology distribution veteran Mustek is making a deliberate pivot toward artificial intelligence, committing R7 million to launch a business-to-business AI marketplace as it hunts for new revenue following the dramatic slowdown in its renewable energy hardware sales. The company, founded in 1987 and the owner of South Africa’s Mecer PC brand, acquired a […] The post South Africa’s Mustek Channels R7 Million into AI Marketplace After Renewables Revenue Slump appeared first on Tech In Africa.