In today's edition: Quick Fire 🔥 with Babatunde Onadipe || Jumia to cut jobs || Kenya’s 16% VAT now applies to EVs || Who secured the bag? 💰️

Meet Babatunde Onadipe, a cybersecurity professional at the Bank of Canada, and co-founder and CTO of WakaMi, a platform where people can outsource errands.

Recently, Tokenisation is rapidly emerging as a foundational design principle for next-generation financial and industrial infrastructure, particularly in energy systems and carbon markets. By representing real-world assets as digital tokens on distributed ledgers, tokenisation enables fractional ownership, programmable settlement, and continuous price discovery across traditionally illiquid or fragmented markets. In the context of energy and […] The post Tokenisation and the Future Infrastructure of Energy and Carbon Markets appeared first on Tekedia.

For years, the Cryptocurrency industry was defined by speculation. Market cycles revolved around memecoins, hype-driven token launches, and rapid price appreciation that often had little connection to real-world utility. Entire narratives were built around short-term trading opportunities rather than long-term economic transformation. But beneath the noise of volatility and speculation, a deeper transition has quietly […] The post The Infrastructure Era of Crypto Has Already Started appeared first on Tekedia.

One of the world's most food-insecure nations because of frequent drought, conflict and poverty, Somalia last experienced famine in 2011, when around 250,000 people died, ​and came close in 2017 and 2022.

The ascent of big technology companies reached another historic milestone this week as Alphabet Inc., traded under the ticker GOOGL, closed at a new all-time high above $400 per share, while NVIDIA Corporation became the first company in history to surpass a staggering $5.5 trillion market capitalization. For Google, the surge past $400 per share […] The post Google’s Alphabet Hit ATH above $400 As Nvidia Reached $5.5T Market Capitalization appeared first on Tekedia.

The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence is no longer limited to research labs or experimental applications. It is now reshaping productivity, finance, software development, and even personal wealth recovery. This transformation became especially evident as Anthropic announced major upgrades to its Claude AI ecosystem, including increased weekly usage limits, monthly programmatic usage credits, and the […] The post Implications of Claude’s Upgrade on Weekly Usage Limits and Claude User Recovery of Bitcoin appeared first on Tekedia.

SK Hynix is on the verge of joining the exclusive trillion-dollar market capitalization club, just weeks after rival Samsung Electronics achieved the milestone, cementing South Korea’s emergence as a dominant force in the artificial intelligence era. The memory chip specialist’s shares have skyrocketed more than 200% so far in 2026, following a blistering 274% gain […] The post SK Hynix Nears $1tn Valuation, Propelling South Korea Toward Historic Double Milestone in Global AI Race appeared first on Tekedia.

The initial public offering of Cerebras Systems has quickly become one of the most closely watched events in the artificial intelligence and semiconductor sectors. Priced at $185 per share, the company’s stock immediately drew extraordinary attention after reports indicated it was trading as high as $290 in pre-market activity on Hyperliquid. Cerebras has spent years […] The post Cerebras Systems’ IPO on Hyperliquid Becomes Closely Watched Events in AI and Semiconductor Sectors appeared first on Tekedia.

The convergence of institutional finance and digital assets continues to accelerate, and two recent developments highlight how traditional capital markets are increasingly embracing crypto-native financial structures. Strategy announced that its STRC instrument has accumulated more than 2,000 BTC worth of purchasing power as it trades above its $1 par value, while Robinhood has filed with […] The post Strategy’s STRC Instrument Accumulates 2000 BTC As Robinhood Seeks SEC Filing for a Second Venture Funds appeared first on Tekedia.

The foundation of Jensen Huang and his wife, Lori Huang, is purchasing artificial intelligence computing capacity from CoreWeave and donating it to universities and nonprofit research institutions. The move is expected to simultaneously expand access to high-end AI infrastructure and deepen Nvidia’s already extensive ties to one of the fastest-growing cloud-computing companies in the industry. […] The post Huang Foundation Buys CoreWeave Computing Capacity for Universities in $108m AI Research Push appeared first on Tekedia.

China’s yuan climbed to its strongest level against the dollar in more than three years on Thursday as investors interpreted the summit between Xi Jinping and Donald Trump as a sign that both powers are seeking to prevent another major escalation in economic tensions. Yet while the currency rallied sharply, Chinese equities moved in the […] The post Yuan hits Three-year High as Trump-Xi Summit Fuels Cautious Optimism, But Chinese Stocks Retreat on Profit-taking appeared first on Tekedia.

U.S. Treasury yields are climbing sharply as investors increasingly doubt that incoming Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh will be able to bring inflation under control amid surging oil prices and a prolonged Middle East conflict. Long-dated bonds are bearing the brunt of the selling, with investors demanding significantly higher compensation for persistent inflation risks. The […] The post Investors Bet on Higher-for-Longer Yields as Oil-Fueled Inflation Tests Incoming Fed Chair Kevin Warsh appeared first on Tekedia.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has sharply raised its long-term outlook for the global semiconductor industry, forecasting the market will exceed $1.5 trillion by 2030 as artificial intelligence drives one of the largest infrastructure buildouts in the history of computing. The revised projection, disclosed in presentation materials ahead of the company’s technology symposium on Thursday, […] The post TSMC Sees $1.5tn Semiconductor Market by 2030 as AI Boom Triggers Historic Capacity Expansion appeared first on Tekedia.

The recent decision by The Wall Street Journal to describe Zcash and its privacy features as a red flag has reignited a long-running debate about financial privacy, regulation, and the future of digital money. The article reflects growing concerns among regulators, traditional financial institutions, and law enforcement agencies about privacy-preserving cryptocurrencies, often referred to as […] The post The Wall Street Journal Article Describes Zcash as a Red Flag appeared first on Tekedia.

South Africa is facing a dangerous convergence of political instability and external economic shocks that could threaten the reform momentum behind its recent credit-rating upgrade, according to S&P Global Ratings. The warning comes at a particularly fragile moment for Africa’s most industrialized economy, where investors are increasingly weighing whether the governing alliance can maintain political […] The post S&P Warns South Africa’s Reform Momentum at Risk as Ramaphosa Crisis and ME Shock Test Coalition Govt. appeared first on Tekedia.

Instructure, the parent company of the widely used education platform Canvas, says it has reached an agreement with the hackers behind a global cyberattack that exposed sensitive data belonging to tens of thousands of students and staff in Hong Kong and affected institutions across multiple countries. The company said the agreement includes the return and […] The post Canvas Owner Strikes Deal With Hackers To Return And Destroy Data After Global Breach Exposed More Than 72,000 Hongkongers appeared first on Tekedia.

The first quarter filings from major financial firms often reveal more than portfolio adjustments. They offer insight into where institutional conviction is moving and which narratives are beginning to dominate the next market cycle. This quarter, two developments stood out across the digital asset landscape: reports that trading giant Jane Street shifted exposure from Bitcoin […] The post Jane Street Shifted Exposure from Bitcoin toward Ethereum Amid Fidelity’s Endorsement of the CLARITY Act appeared first on Tekedia.

Nigerian Fintech Infrastructure Is Shaping the Future of Global Payments For years, global tech companies treated Africa as a market for expansion. Now, many investors and founders are… TechCity

Stablecoins were once viewed primarily as a tool for crypto traders, a digital substitute for dollars that allowed users to move between exchanges without touching the traditional banking system. That narrative has changed dramatically. Stablecoins are increasingly becoming financial infrastructure, and two of the most powerful forces driving their expansion are cards and settlement networks. […] The post Cards and Settlement Are Two of The Biggest Growth Levers for Stablecoins appeared first on Tekedia.

Bitcoin supporter Kevin Warsh has officially been confirmed as the successor to Jerome Powell, signaling a potentially new era for U.S. monetary policy and digital asset regulation. The U.S. Senate on Wednesday confirmed Warsh as the next Chair of the Federal Reserve, marking a significant shift in leadership at the world’s most powerful central bank. […] The post Bitcoin Supporter Kevin Warsh Confirmed as Powell’s Successor appeared first on Tekedia.

For decades, the global financial system has revolved around the U.S. dollar. Long before cryptocurrencies existed, banks outside the United States created a vast offshore dollar network known as the eurodollar market. These were not physical dollars stored in America, but dollar-denominated liabilities issued and circulated globally by foreign banks. Today, stablecoins are beginning to […] The post Why Stablecoins are Becoming Digital Eurodollars appeared first on Tekedia.

Chimoney, a Nigerian fintech startup that built a unified API for cross-border payments across 41 currencies, has shut down operations, citing a lack of capital to sustain operations. In an email sent to customers, the Canada-based startup disclosed that it had stopped processing new transactions and integrations and had begun refunding customer balances. “As of […] The post Nigerian Fintech Startup Chimoney Shuts Down Operations Over Funding Crunch appeared first on Tekedia.

This week, the Finance Bill 2026 was published, and almost immediately, questions began emerging from the public.

In West Pokot County, 12 women and three men died after rocks came crashing down at Romo Hills in Kasei.

That clip of him calling out the audience to order went viral, attracting immense commentary locally and globally.

Climate negotiations routinely expose a painful imbalance: Africa contributes the least to global emissions, yet suffers some of the worst consequences.

Every major world power wants a summit with Africa. By a casual count, there are at least 12 such summits.

Online dating has become one of the main ways people meet today. According to research by the Pew Research Center, about 1 in 10 partnered adults have met their current partner through a dating site or app. In addition, nearly 50% of users say they have been in a committed relationship with someone they met […] The post Datesboom Reviews: What Members Are Saying appeared first on Tekedia.

Mitoma suffered a hamstring injury during Brighton's 3-0 win over Wolves last weekend.

Iran has largely blocked shipping through the vital strait since the outbreak of war with the United States and Israel on February 28.

The commission said the appointment followed a rigorous selection exercise conducted in line with applicable recruitment laws and procedures.

Arteta's men are two points ahead of second-placed Manchester City with two games to go after a controversial VAR call ruled out a late West Ham equaliser against Arsenal last weekend.

India has sharply raised import duties on gold and silver to 15% from 6%, a significant policy reversal aimed at curbing runaway demand for bullion and easing intense pressure on the rupee. This comes just days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally appealed to citizens to reduce gold purchases for the next year. The new […] The post India Slams Brakes on Gold Imports with 15% Duty Hike as Rupee Weakens Under Twin Pressures of Bullion and Energy appeared first on Tekedia.

Samsung Electronics suffered one of its sharpest market-value declines in recent years on Wednesday after failing to secure a wage agreement with its labor union. South Korea’s largest company lost as much as 99.07 trillion won, or about $66.18 billion, in market capitalization during intraday trading after its shares fell as much as 6.09% from […] The post Samsung Briefly Loses $66bn in Market Value as Strike Threat Exposes Mounting AI Talent Pressures appeared first on Tekedia.

The courtroom battle between Sam Altman and Elon Musk has evolved far beyond a dispute over corporate structure. The trial is now exposing a bitter ideological and financial conflict over who should control artificial intelligence, how its profits should be distributed, and whether one of Silicon Valley’s most influential companies abandoned its original mission in […] The post Altman-Musk Courtroom War Exposes Power Struggle, Trust Crisis, and Trillion-Dollar Stakes At Openai appeared first on Tekedia.