The UAE is crypto- and tech-friendly, with a long-standing push to become a global fintech and blockchain hub like Dubai’s VARA regulator, free zones for crypto businesses, and government experiments with blockchain in various sectors. Some private and international schools in the UAE such as Repton have been teaching blockchain, cryptocurrencies, NFTs, metaverse concepts, and […] The post UAE Accelerating Innovation with AI and Blockchain Education Enshrined on its School Curriculum  appeared first on Tekedia.

Microsoft has committed A$25 billion ($18 billion) to Australia’s digital economy in what is shaping up as one of its most ambitious regional infrastructure expansions, tightening its grip on the Asia-Pacific cloud market while aligning closely with Canberra’s accelerating push to become a global artificial intelligence hub. The investment, announced in Sydney alongside Australian Prime […] The post Microsoft Commits $18bn to Australia in Strategic AI Infrastructure and Cloud Expansion Push appeared first on Tekedia.

U.S. equities extended gains on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite closing at record levels after geopolitical tensions eased following an extension of the Iran–U.S. ceasefire. The rally was reinforced by strong earnings momentum, but underlying volatility in energy markets continues to act as a persistent counterweight to risk appetite. President Donald Trump […] The post Equities Hit Record Highs as Iran Ceasefire Extends Rally, but Oil Shock Risks Keep Markets on Edge appeared first on Tekedia.

The head of the International Energy Agency, Fatih Birol, has warned, in a conversation with CNBC, that the disruption triggered by the Iran conflict has evolved into a systemic energy shock, with supply losses on a scale rarely seen and spillovers now spreading across fuels, regions, and industries. “We are facing the biggest energy security […] The post IEA Chief Warns of Unprecedented Energy Shock as Hormuz Blockade Cuts Global Supply and Threatens Rationing appeared first on Tekedia.

Reports indicate that OpenAI’s implied pre-IPO valuation has crossed $1 trillion on decentralized markets. What onchain valuation means Pre-IPO instruments essentially tokenized claims or derivatives are trading on platforms like Jupiter; a Solana-based DEX aggregator. These are backed 1:1 by exposure through Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) that hold stakes in OpenAI. The secondary market price […] The post OpenAI’s Pre-IPO Valuation Crossed $1T on Decentralized Markets appeared first on Tekedia.

Bitcoin briefly tapped around $78,500 with intraday highs near or above $78,400–$79,400 marking its highest level in about 10–11 weeks, it’s currently trading around $77,879. The move came as President Trump extended the U.S.-Iran ceasefire, initially framed as potentially open-ended or indefinite in some announcements, but later clarified by White House officials and reports as […] The post Bitcoin Experiences Short-term High on Extension of Peace Negotiations between US and Iran appeared first on Tekedia.

If you have ever traded on a highly liquid cryptocurrency exchange, you have indirectly benefited from their crypto solutions for market makers — programs and tools that trading platforms offer to professional liquidity providers for their efficient operation. That may include APIs, sub-accounts, fee rebates, and colocation solutions for market makers to update quotes quickly, […] The post Crypto Market Making — Types and Roles appeared first on Tekedia.

This OPPO launch stands out from previous ones for one reason: this is the first time an Ultra-tier Find X phone is going on sale outside China.

Nigeria’s shift to a new internet standard comes as demand for data continues to surge.

Chiira was born in central Kenya with brittle bone disease, a condition that meant fractures, surgeries, and long hospital visits from as early as two weeks old. But his story, like many that seem defined by limitation, bends instead toward possibility.

Kalshi, a CFTC-regulated prediction market platform, has announced that it fined and suspended three U.S. congressional candidates for five years after they or attempted to bet on their own election races, which the company called political insider trading. The Three Candidates Are: Mark Moran independent running for U.S. Senate in Virginia — Faced the largest […] The post Kalshi Suspension of 3 US Congressional Candidates Shows its Desire to Fight Against Insider Trading appeared first on Tekedia.

DoorDash is integrating stablecoin payouts for its merchants like restaurants and other partners and drivers (Dashers) via Tempo, a payments-focused blockchain developed with backing from Stripe and Paradigm. This is not a full replacement for traditional fiat payments like bank deposits or instant transfers, but an optional or piloted feature focused on faster, cheaper global […] The post DoorDash Integrating Stablecoin Payouts for its Merchants and Drivers  appeared first on Tekedia.

Elon Musk has effectively handed Intel a potential lifeline in its effort to become a credible contract chip manufacturer, tying the company’s unproven 14A process to one of the most ambitious and uncertain industrial bets currently in development. The plan, outlined by Musk, would see Tesla rely on Intel’s next-generation node for chips produced at […] The post Musk’s Terafab Bet Hands Intel Tesla As First Major Customer For 14A Chip Technology — But Execution Risks Loom Over A Trillion-Dollar Vision appeared first on Tekedia.

As of April 2026, Banana Gun ranks first among Telegram trading bots and Banana Pro ranks first among browser-based on-chain terminals. BonkBot takes second in the bot category for Solana-native traders; Maestro third for chain breadth. Among web terminals, Photon ranks second for Solana focus; Axiom third for discovery tooling. This ranking covers execution speed, […] The post Crypto Trading Platform Rankings Q2 2026: 6 Top Telegram Bots and On-Chain Terminals Ranked appeared first on Tekedia.

Tekedia Capital is excited to announce our participation in the seed round of GRU Space, a pioneering company working to enable sustained human presence on the Moon. GRU Space is developing breakthrough technologies to transform lunar regolith (moon dust) into usable construction materials, including bricks and structural components. By combining in-situ resource utilization with deployable […] The post Tekedia Capital Invests in GRU Space, Building Hotels on the Moon appeared first on Tekedia.

At the Glovo Future of Commerce summit 2026, the on-demand delivery platform said that Nigeria emerged as its fastest growing market in 2025.

Tether has frozen approximately $344 million in USDT. This occurred across two wallets on the Tron blockchain, in coordination with the U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and U.S. law enforcement. Tether described the action as targeting funds linked to illicit activity, including potential sanctions evasion and criminal networks; some reports mention ties […] The post Tether Froze $344M from Tron Blockchain in Request from US Authorities appeared first on Tekedia.

Netflix has announced a major $25 billion stock buyback program. The company’s board authorized the repurchase of an additional $25 billion of its common stock on April 22, disclosed via an SEC 8-K filing. This new authorization has no expiration date and adds to the existing program approved in December 2024, which still had about […] The post Netflix Announces Major $25B Stock Buyback Program  appeared first on Tekedia.

Anthropic is intensifying efforts to secure data center capacity across Europe, signaling a calculated move into a region where energy economics, regulation, and access to compute are becoming decisive factors in the global artificial intelligence race. The company is hiring a senior dealmaker in London to lead negotiations for European infrastructure, a role it describes […] The post Anthropic Eyes Europe in Escalating Race for AI Infrastructure, as Power and Policy Shape Expansion appeared first on Tekedia.

The US government, specifically the US military via US Indo-Pacific Command, or INDOPACOM is running at least one Bitcoin node. This was publicly confirmed on April 22, 2026, by Admiral Samuel Paparo, commander of INDOPACOM, during a House Armed Services Committee hearing. We have a node on the Bitcoin network right now. — Admiral Paparo […] The post US Indo-Pacific Command Confirmes Running Bitcoin Node appeared first on Tekedia.

SK Hynix delivered a record quarterly profit and issued a stark warning on supply constraints, signaling that demand for AI-critical memory chips is set to outstrip production capacity for years, countering concerns that spending by big tech firms may be peaking. The world’s second-largest memory chipmaker after Samsung Electronics reported operating profit of 37.6 trillion […] The post SK Hynix Signals Prolonged AI Chip Shortage After Quarterly Profit Jumps Five-Fold appeared first on Tekedia.

ServiceNow delivered a decisive message to a market preoccupied with disruption: artificial intelligence is reinforcing its business rather than eroding it. The company reported first-quarter subscription revenue of $3.67 billion, up 22% year over year, beating the high end of its guidance across topline growth and profitability metrics. Management also lifted its full-year outlook, projecting […] The post ServiceNow Lifts Outlook with $3.67bn Q1 Subscription Revenue, Dismisses AI Disruption Fears appeared first on Tekedia.

Nigeria continues to solidify its position as Africa’s leading Web3 hub, transitioning from early experimentation to a phase of consolidation and real-world utility. According to the second edition of the Nigeria Web3 Landscape Report 2025 released by Hashed Emergent, the ecosystem demonstrated remarkable resilience and growth in 2025, driven by surging stablecoin adoption, rebounding investments, […] The post Nigeria’s Web3 Ecosystem Surges in 2025: Funding Doubles to $43M as Stablecoins Drive Explosive Growth appeared first on Tekedia.

Xpeng is accelerating a pivot beyond electric vehicles, betting on flying cars, robotaxis, and humanoid robotics as intensifying competition in the EV market forces automakers to search for new growth engines. President Brian Gu said the company expects to begin large-scale production of its “flying” cars next year, while targeting mass production of humanoid robots […] The post Xpeng Pushes Into Flying Cars and Humanoid Robots as EV Price War Forces Carmakers Into New Tech Frontiers appeared first on Tekedia.

Impact of Tech on Local Culture: 7 Big Changes Technology is reshaping local culture by changing how people communicate, create, shop, and preserve heritage. The challenge is to use digital tools to strengthen identity without letting global platforms flatten local distinctiveness. TechCity

Key points Main story TikTok, in partnership with the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), has launched the Digital Commerce Labs, a global initiative designed to empower small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria through digital innovation. The programme, unveiled in a joint statement by Tokunbo Ibrahim and John Denton, aims to equip entrepreneurs with the […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

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Tesla delivered an unexpected boost to investor sentiment in the first quarter, reporting a cash surplus that provides near-term breathing room as the company embarks on one of the most capital-intensive pivots in its history. The electric vehicle maker posted free cash flow of $1.44 billion, according to LSEG data, sharply outperforming expectations for a […] The post Tesla Reports Surprise Cash Surplus in Q1, Buying Time for Musk’s $20bn AI Bet as Core Auto Business Faces Strain appeared first on Tekedia.

J.P. Morgan is set to reshape the landscape of emerging market local-currency debt investing after announcing that Saudi Arabia and the Philippines will be added to its flagship benchmark, a move likely to drive billions of dollars in portfolio reallocation. The inclusion will take effect from January 29 next year, with Saudi riyal-denominated sovereign sukuk […] The post J.P. Morgan Index Overhaul to Add Saudi Arabia, Philippines, Triggering Reallocation Across Emerging Market Debt appeared first on Tekedia.

Before you give your email address to any online site, you should ask yourself how seriously they take security. A great feature set doesn’t mean anything if the area around it feels unsafe. Laffur is a platform that puts a fair amount of work into answering that question and according to a 2023 Pew Research […] The post Laffur Reviewed: Safety, Connections, and the Full Experience appeared first on Tekedia.

The online betting games market in 2026 is worth more than ever, and players are making one demand clearer than any other: instant payouts with no friction. The global crypto casino market crossed $81 billion in total wagers in 2025, and that number is climbing fast heading into the second half of 2026. Players no […] The post Best Online Casino Instant Payout Platforms in 2026: Spartans Casino, Whale.io, Goated, and Bet365 Ranked appeared first on Tekedia.

Swoop’s seed raise is one of the largest seed rounds disclosed by an African consumer startup.