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Binance founder and former CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) has urged investors to remain calm, insisting that Bitcoin’s current bearish sentiment is only temporary. In a post aimed at reassuring the crypto community, CZ emphasized that market downturns are a natural part of Bitcoin’s long-term growth cycle and should not overshadow the asset’s broader trajectory. He […] The post “Don’t Panic”: Binance CEO CZ Says Bitcoin Bearish Phase Won’t Last appeared first on Tekedia.

Artificial intelligence startup Anthropic is making its most advanced AI technology available to a broader audience for the first time, while imposing strict safeguards designed to prevent the system from being used for potentially dangerous cybersecurity activities. The company on Tuesday unveiled Claude Fable 5, describing it as the most capable model it has released […] The post Anthropic Opens Powerful Mythos AI to Wider Users, but Tightens Safety Controls Ahead of IPO Push appeared first on Tekedia.

Fears that artificial intelligence is already wiping out white-collar jobs may be running ahead of the evidence, according to a senior economist at Google DeepMind, who says the data so far does not support claims of a widespread employment crisis. Alex Imas, director of AGI economics at Google DeepMind and a professor at the University […] The post Google DeepMind Economist Sees No Evidence of AI-Driven White-Collar Job Bloodbath, Warns of ‘FOMO Layoffs’ appeared first on Tekedia.

Tim Draper has revived a long-running debate in cryptography and financial security with a stark claim: quantum computing will likely compromise traditional banking systems before it meaningfully threatens Bitcoin. At the core of his argument is not simply the raw power of quantum machines, but the uneven structure of financial infrastructure itself—centralized banks on one […] The post Why Banks May Be More Vulnerable to Quantum Attacks Than Bitcoin appeared first on Tekedia.

Bitcoin’s spot ETF market is once again flashing signs of fragility as institutional flows turn negative for a third consecutive day, coinciding with the rare recurrence of the so-called Hindenburg Omen, a technical market breadth signal historically associated with elevated crash risk regimes. While neither indicator is deterministic on its own, their simultaneous appearance has […] The post Bitcoin ETF Outflows Hit 3-Day Streak as Hindenburg Omen Triggers in Market Warning Sign appeared first on Tekedia.

China’s trade performance in May exceeded expectations, with exports accelerating sharply and imports continuing their robust climb, as surging demand for AI-related technology goods and green energy products helped shield the economy from the disruptive effects of the ongoing U.S.-Iran war. Overall exports rose 19.4% year-on-year in U.S. dollar terms, accelerating from 14.1% growth in […] The post China’s May Trade Performance Exceeded Expectations, Driven by Shipments to U.S., AI, and Green Exports appeared first on Tekedia.

U.S. stocks ended mostly higher on Monday, with the Nasdaq and semiconductor shares leading a partial recovery from Friday’s sharp selloff, as investors hunted for bargains amid lingering optimism around artificial intelligence and relief that direct confrontations between Iran and Israel had paused, at least temporarily. The S&P 500 rose 21.99 points, or 0.30%, to […] The post U.S. Stocks Rebound Modestly as Chip Sector Leads Recovery and Middle East Tensions Ease Slightly appeared first on Tekedia.

GSK has agreed to acquire U.S. biotech firm Nuvalent in a $10.6 billion all-cash transaction, marking its biggest acquisition in more than ten years and a decisive push to strengthen its oncology portfolio, particularly in lung cancer treatments. The deal, confirmed in a filing on Tuesday and first reported by the Financial Times, values Nuvalent […] The post GSK to Acquire U.S. Biotech Firm Nuvalent for $10.6bn in Largest Pharma Deal in a Decade appeared first on Tekedia.

Artificial intelligence-linked technology stocks staged a strong rebound across Asia on Tuesday, mirroring gains on Wall Street as investors returned to semiconductor and AI infrastructure plays after a sharp bout of profit-taking that rattled global technology markets last week. The rally was led by South Korean chipmakers, underscoring continued investor conviction that demand for AI […] The post AI Trade Roars Back Across Asia as Chip Stocks Rally, but IPO Wave Raises Questions About Investor Appetite appeared first on Tekedia.

Sports betting in Nigeria has never been more competitive. Platforms are no longer judged solely on football coverage — players now evaluate a casino betting site based on the depth of its markets, the quality of its mobile interface, bonus structure, and payout speed. Among the platforms gaining traction in the Nigerian market, Pin Up […] The post What Nigerian Bettors Can Expect From a Modern Bookmaker Platform appeared first on Tekedia.

Perplexity is pressing ahead with plans to go public in 2028, positioning itself as the next major artificial intelligence company likely to tap public markets after the highly anticipated listings of OpenAI, Anthropic, and SpaceX. Speaking to CNBC, Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas said the company’s IPO plans remain unchanged regardless of how investors respond to […] The post Perplexity Confirms 2028 IPO as AI Listing Wave Tests Investor Appetite for Trillion-Dollar Valuations appeared first on Tekedia.

Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming embedded in the core workflows of modern organizations. From marketing departments generating content at scale to internal teams using AI for documentation and reporting, the technology is no longer experimental—it is operational. However, as AI adoption increases, a quieter and more complex issue is emerging within enterprises: how to maintain […] The post AI Content Governance in Modern Businesses: Why Trust Has Become the New Competitive Advantage with Lynote AI appeared first on Tekedia.

Every large-scale land clearing project starts with a goal, but reaching that goal often requires overcoming dense vegetation, uneven terrain, hidden obstacles, and demanding timelines. Whether the project involves construction, utility expansion, forestry operations, or site development, productivity often depends on how efficiently the land can be prepared for the next phase of work. Modern […] The post 7 Ways Equipment Helps Improve Large-Scale Land Clearing Projects appeared first on Tekedia.

MTN plans to expand into lending across key African markets, including Nigeria, as Africa’s biggest telco seeks regulatory approvals that would allow its fintech arm to offer a broader suite of financial services.

Three new studies show that Zipline’s autonomous logistics network is delivering measurable results across Africa, far beyond the public health use case that it’s best known for. The findings document a 22% reduction in child fatalities from severe acute malnutrition, a 68% direct return on investment for smallholder pig farmers, and $850 to $1,200 in additional annual […] The post Visible From Space: New Research on Zipline’s Impact in Africa Beyond Healthcare appeared first on Tech In Africa.

African tech and startup ecosystem recorded a notable rebound in investment activity, with **37 companies on the continent announcing deals that collectively raised around $135 million in funding from a mix of equity, debt instruments, and grants. This marks an increase compared with April’s $110 million total and a significant uptick in deal count from March, when […] The post African Startups Raise $135 Million in May 2026 as Equity and Debt Funding Balance Out appeared first on Tech In Africa.

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Nigerian insurtech startup Myka announced it has raised a pre‑seed funding round from a group of investors including Ventures Platform, TLcom, and notable industry founders such as Shola Akinlade of Paystack, Ridwan Olalere of LemFi, and Olumide Soyombo of Voltron Capital. The financial details of the round remain undisclosed. Founded in 2025 by serial entrepreneur […] The post Myka Secures Pre‑Seed Funding to Expand Insurance Access in Nigeria appeared first on Tech In Africa.

The move underscores a growing shift towards tokenisation in Nigeria's digital asset sector. Several crypto platforms, including Luno Nigeria, the subsidiary of the UK-based exchange, and Blockchain.com, introduced tokenised stocks in 2025 as they race to bring traditional financial assets onto blockchain networks.

The Trump administration has acknowledged that U.S. agencies moved to restrict the use of Anthropic’s artificial intelligence products after the company resisted Pentagon demands over military applications of its Claude chatbot but denied allegations of retaliation against the company. In a court filing submitted on Monday, the U.S. Department of Justice denied allegations that the […] The post DOJ Denies Allegations Of Retaliation Against Anthropic As Lawsuit Tests Limits Of Government Power Over AI appeared first on Tekedia.

The United States is escalating efforts to curb China’s access to advanced technology, with lawmakers seeking tighter restrictions on semiconductor manufacturing while the Pentagon broadens its list of Chinese companies deemed connected to Beijing’s military apparatus. The twin developments highlight how national security concerns continue to shape Washington’s technology and trade policies toward China, even […] The post US Senate Pushes for Tighter Chip Controls as Pentagon Includes Alibaba, Baidu, and BYD in Military-Linked Company List appeared first on Tekedia.

As SpaceX prepares for what could become the largest initial public offering in history, CEO Elon Musk is asking investors to look beyond rockets, satellites, and internet connectivity and consider a far more ambitious vision: moving artificial intelligence infrastructure into space. Speaking in a company-released video discussion on Monday, Musk sought to reassure investors that […] The post Musk Floats Orbital AI Data Centers as SpaceX Woos Investors Ahead of Historic IPO appeared first on Tekedia.

Algeria inaugurated its first dedicated national hub for virtual learning systems and artificial intelligence at the Scientific and Technological Hub “Abdelhafid Ihaddaden” in Sidi Abdellah, near Algiers. The launch, led by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, marks a major milestone in Algeria’s effort to modernize its education system and strengthen its digital […] The post Algeria Opens Its First National AI and Virtual Learning Centre, Eyes 20,000 Startups by 2029 appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Africa’s AI boom has a supply problem. Developers and small agencies across the continent want to build and deploy artificial intelligence tools, but they routinely run into the same wall: high cloud costs, unreliable GPU access, latency issues connecting to overseas servers, and infrastructure complexity that demands in-house cloud engineering talent most startups simply do […] The post Yamify Secures Fresh Funding to Build Africa’s AI Infrastructure From the Ground Up appeared first on Tech In Africa.

On June 5, 2026, Fitch Ratings announced an upgrade of South Africa’s long-term foreign and local currency credit rating from BB- to BB, marking the first upgrade for the country in more than two decades. The decision comes after years of fiscal tightening and policy adjustments that have improved the country’s financial profile. Fitch highlighted […] The post Fitch Gives South Africa Its First Credit Upgrade in 21 Years appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Things have changed a lot in online trading over the last ten years. What used to need a desktop, multiple screens and complicated software now fits in your pocket. Now, you can trade or monitor your investments from almost anywhere with just a few taps. Online trading platforms have made financial markets more open and […]

Tekedia Nigeria Capital Market Masterclass is a practitioner-led, intensive program designed to deepen the human capabilities needed to power Nigeria’s modern capital market. The Masterclass blends applied knowledge, real-market processes, regulatory frameworks, technology infrastructure, and hands-on case studies covering the entire capital market value chain. The program will run for 8 weeks, with assignments, simulations, and […] The post Nigeria Capital Market Masterclass with Internship Opportunities Begins on Monday appeared first on Tekedia.

Google has officially launched Notebooks in Gemini, bringing the powerful, source-grounded research capabilities of NotebookLM directly into the Gemini app. With AI becoming an increasingly important tool for learning, research and productivity, Notebooks in Gemini transform the app into a powerful project and knowledge management partner. The feature combines Gemini’s advanced AI capabilities with NotebookLM’s trusted […]

In the first half of 2007, Nigerians processed ₦946.22 million ($695,469) in point-of-sale (PoS) transactions. In the first quarter of 2025, that figure grew to ₦10.51 trillion ($7.73 billion).  The growth was the product of a series of policy decisions by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), which has spent nearly two decades trying to reduce the country's reliance on cash and build a digital payments ecosystem through successive Payment System Vision (PSV) frameworks.

Enterprise leaders and developers can end up talking about AI in a very abstract way, using phrases like “unlock our true potential” or “give us valuable insights into our business”. It’s true, AI can do those things. But when it comes to actually following through, the trick is to be as specific as possible. Enterprises […]

Hardware used to be brutal. Producing a hardware product required enormous funding, long lead times, and the sort of risk that scares off most entrepreneurs. The statistics confirm as much– CB Insights reports that 97% of hardware startups are late to market with their product, and 70% never launch at all. But something has changed. […] The post How On-Demand Fabrication Is Rewriting the Economics of Hardware Startups appeared first on Tekedia.

Coinbase’s deployment of USD Coin (USDC) on Hyperliquid marks a structural milestone in the ongoing convergence between centralized exchange infrastructure and high-performance decentralized derivatives markets. The integration extends the utility of the stablecoin within a venue that has rapidly gained traction among professional traders seeking deep liquidity and low-latency execution. By enabling native USDC settlement […] The post Stablecoin Infrastructure Is Transforming On-Chain Derivatives Markets and Crypto Liquidity appeared first on Tekedia.

Yuno, the global financial infrastructure platform, announced a strategic partnership with Onafriq to bring Africa’s most expansive payments infrastructure to merchants worldwide. Through this integration, Yuno’s clients gain instant access to Onafriq’s network spanning 43 African markets, nearly 1 billion mobile wallets, 500 million bank accounts, and 2,000 cross-border payment corridors, all through Yuno’s single, […]

Across MTN Group, the 2026 edition of 21 Days of Y’elloCare is anchored in a shared purpose: mobilizing employee volunteers to deliver meaningful, community-led impact where it matters most. This year’s campaign, themed Expanding Equitable Health for Every Community, brings employees together across markets to contribute their time, skills and resources towards improving lives – reinforcing […]

ABB and Samsung Electronics today announced a new integration between ABB Ability™ BuildingPro and Samsung SmartThings Pro, building on their existing partnership. The integration enables building owners and operators to access building data, insights and controls through a more connected environment. Building owners and operators are managing increasingly complex property portfolios while facing growing pressure to […]