While companies across the global economy are trimming payrolls and pointing to artificial intelligence as the catalyst, Elon Musk says Tesla plans to move in the opposite direction. Speaking at the Abundance Summit on Wednesday, Musk said the electric vehicle maker has no plans to reduce its workforce even as automation and AI transform manufacturing […] The post Musk Says Tesla Will Expand Workforce Even As AI Drives Layoffs Across Corporate America appeared first on Tekedia.

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is actively considering an “innovation exemption” to enable limited trading of tokenized equity securities, as highlighted in recent developments around March 2026. During a meeting of the SEC’s Investor Advisory Committee (IAC), SEC Chairman Paul S. Atkins stated that he expects the Commission to soon consider this exemption. The […] The post US SEC Considering an Innovation Exemption to Enable Limited Trading of Tokenized Equity Securities  appeared first on Tekedia.

U.S. equity funds experienced heavy selling for a second consecutive week as escalating tensions involving Iran and disruptions to global oil flows rattled financial markets, triggering renewed fears that the world economy could be heading toward a period of stagflation. Investors pulled a net $7.77 billion from U.S. equity funds in the week through March […] The post Oil Shock Sparks $30 Billion Flight From U.S. Equity Funds as Stagflation Fears Grip Investors appeared first on Tekedia.

Shares of Adobe fell sharply in extended trading on Thursday after the design software giant said longtime chief executive Shantanu Narayen would step down once a successor is appointed, a leadership transition that arrives as the company confronts sweeping changes driven by artificial intelligence. The stock dropped more than 7% after the announcement, marking investor […] The post Adobe’s Longtime CEO Shantanu Narayen to Step Down Amid AI Disruption Concerns, Shares Slide appeared first on Tekedia.

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said Friday that American companies expecting to receive up to $165 billion in refunds for tariffs ruled illegal by the Supreme Court should pass the windfall directly to their workers in the form of bonuses or raises. In an interview on CNBC’s “Squawk Box,” Greer framed the refunds as an […] The post USTR Jamieson Greer Urges Companies Receiving Up to $165bn in Tariff Refunds to Distribute Funds as Worker Bonuses or Raises appeared first on Tekedia.

Uber and autonomous vehicle developer Motional on Friday launched a commercial robotaxi service in Las Vegas, marking another step in the ride-hailing giant’s strategy to integrate self-driving vehicles into its platform as the global race to commercialize autonomous mobility intensifies. The service, backed by Hyundai Motor, allows riders in Las Vegas to hail a driverless […] The post Uber Teams Up With Motional to Launch Robotaxi In Las Vegas, Expanding Its Driverless Market appeared first on Tekedia.

Venture capitalist Tim Draper remains bullish on Bitcoin’s future, predicting that the crypto asset could one day become the world’s dominant currency. Speaking during a discussion with James Heckman, Founder and CEO of Roundtable, on TheStreet Roundtable, Draper addressed concerns about volatility, stablecoins, and the long-term role of digital currencies in commerce. He offered a much more radical outlook […] The post Tim Draper Predicts Bitcoin Could Become the World’s Dominant Currency Despite Corporate Skepticism appeared first on Tekedia.

Executives from leading derivatives and stock exchanges, including CME Group and TMX Group (parent of the Toronto Stock Exchange), voiced strong opposition on Wednesday to any U.S. government intervention in the oil futures market, warning that such measures could distort price discovery, create unintended consequences, and expose taxpayers to significant risk. The comments come as […] The post Global Exchanges Push Back Against Potential U.S. Government Intervention in Oil Futures as Prices Surge Amid Iran Conflict appeared first on Tekedia.

Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations said Tehran does not intend to shut the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, offering a measure of relief to governments already scrambling to contain the economic fallout from fears that the waterway could be sealed off during the escalating conflict involving the United States and Israel. Amir Saeid Iravani […] The post Iran Tells U.N. It Will Not Close Strait Of Hormuz, Offering Relief To Nations Scrambling To Avert Energy Crisis appeared first on Tekedia.

European equities slipped on Friday as investors weighed the widening economic consequences of the escalating conflict involving Iran, a confrontation that has rattled energy markets, pushed crude prices above $100 per barrel, and forced traders to rethink the global interest-rate outlook. The region-wide STOXX Europe 600 Index fell 0.6% in early trading, extending a sharp […] The post Oil Shock From Iran War Rattles Global Markets, Sends European Stocks Lower, and Clouds Rate Outlook appeared first on Tekedia.

Square Enix, the Japanese gaming giant famous for franchises like Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, and Tomb Raider, has officially become a validator known as a “baker” on Tezos on the Tezos blockchain network. This means the company operates a baker node, actively participating in: Validating and confirming transactions. Helping secure and maintain the network’s integrity. […] The post Square Enix Officially Becomes Baking Validator on Tezos Blockchain appeared first on Tekedia.

When you are honored at home, you must count your blessings. My alma mater, the Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO), has given me such moments of deep gratitude. In 2009, the university invited me to deliver its 15th Public Lecture. Years later, the Senate extended another privilege by asking me to present the University […] The post What is “The Umunneoma Economics”? appeared first on Tekedia.

Polymarket has partnered with Palantir Technologies and TWG AI to develop a next-generation sports integrity platform. This was announced by Polymarket CEO Shayne Coplan. The collaboration focuses on building advanced monitoring tools using Palantir’s data integration and anomaly detection capabilities, combined with TWG AI’s expertise in financial infrastructure and sports. The core technology is the […] The post Polymarket Partners with Palantir Technologies and TWG AI for Sport Integrity Platform appeared first on Tekedia.

ByteDance, the Chinese parent company of TikTok, is assembling one of Southeast Asia’s largest private AI computing clusters outside mainland China by partnering with Malaysian cloud provider Aolani Cloud to deploy approximately 500 Nvidia Blackwell systems, according to a Wall Street Journal report, citing people familiar with the matter. The hardware build-out, which is equivalent […] The post ByteDance Builds Major Nvidia Blackwell AI Cluster in Malaysia Through Aolani Cloud Partnership, Bypassing China-Based Deployment Constraints appeared first on Tekedia.

Webull has partnered with Coinbase to significantly expand its cryptocurrency operations. The key partnership began in May 2025, when Webull Pay (Webull’s payment and crypto arm) integrated Coinbase’s Crypto-as-a-Service (CaaS) platform. This provides institutional-grade infrastructure for custody, advanced trading, USDC integration, staking, and support for a wide range of assets. The integration launched in June […] The post Webull Uses Coinbase’s CaaS for Its Crypto Trading Expansion appeared first on Tekedia.

The US Department of the Treasury completed a record $14.7 billion debt buyback operation on March 10, 2026 with settlement on March 11, 2026. This marks the largest single Treasury buyback in history. The operation targeted nominal coupon securities maturing between April 15, 2026, and February 29, 2028. The Treasury had announced a maximum par […] The post US Department of the Treasury Completes A Record $14.7B Debt Buyback  appeared first on Tekedia.

Bitcoin climbed above the $73,000 mark as improving market sentiment and renewed investor confidence helped the cryptocurrency regain upward momentum. But it has given up the gains, trading below $71,000 now. The rally comes despite ongoing geopolitical tensions that have unsettled traditional financial markets, highlighting Bitcoin’s growing resilience and the continued interest from both institutional […] The post Bitcoin Climbs Above $73k Then Falls As Geopolitical Tensions Scale appeared first on Tekedia.

Based, the omnichannel trading platform built on Hyperliquid offering perps trading, prediction markets via Polymarket-style features, spot, yield integrations, and more, has released its $BASED airdrop checker. This tool lets eligible users check their token allocation based on trading and spending activity on the platform primarily from Seasons 1 and 2. The checker is now […] The post Based Perp Releases $BASED Airdrop Checker and Tokenomics  appeared first on Tekedia.

The Bank Policy Institute (BPI), a lobbying group representing about 40 major U.S. banks—including heavyweights like JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, Citigroup, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo—is reportedly considering a lawsuit against the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) over its approvals of national trust bank charters for crypto and fintech firms. This […] The post Bank Policy Institute (BPI) Considering a Lawsuit Against the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) appeared first on Tekedia.

Meta Platforms has delayed the launch of its next major artificial intelligence model, code-named “Avocado,” pushing the release to at least May from an earlier plan to debut the system this month, according to a report by The New York Times. People familiar with the development told Reuters that internal testing shows the model’s capabilities […] The post Meta Delays ‘Avocado’ AI Model as Competition With Google Intensifies in Race for Advanced Systems appeared first on Tekedia.

Kraken’s tokenized stock platform, through its xStocks initiative, a Kraken-linked platform for tokenized U.S. equities and ETFs, has recently implemented a points-based rewards system called xPoints. This program, launched around March 10, 2026, incentivizes user engagement in the tokenized stocks ecosystem. Participants can earn xPoints by: Trading tokenized U.S. equities; assets like tokenized Tesla, Apple, […] The post Kraken’s xStocks Platform Implemented xPoints Rewards System  appeared first on Tekedia.

The Digital for Development Hub (D4D Hub) has announced five startups selected for the Think Like an Investor 2026 programme, according to a programme announcement. Selected Startups The selected companies are Twiva from Kenya, agriBORA from Kenya, Niajiri Platform Limited from Tanzania, Ipachi Capital from Botswana, and OnCall – powered by Macquarie Medical from Namibia, […] The post Five African Startups Selected for Think Like an Investor 2026 Programme appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Apple announced Thursday that it will reduce commission fees collected through its China App Store, lowering the standard rate on in-app purchases and paid transactions from 30% to 25% effective Sunday, March 15 — World Consumer Rights Day in China. Developers enrolled in Apple’s Small Business Program or Mini Apps Partner Program will see fees […] The post Apple Slashes App Store Fees in China to 25%, 12% for Small Businesses and Mini Apps appeared first on Tekedia.

Donald Trump renewed his call for immediate interest-rate cuts on Thursday as surging oil prices tied to the escalating war with Iran began reshaping expectations for U.S. monetary policy. “He should be dropping Interest Rates, IMMEDIATELY,” Trump wrote on Truth Social, directing the message at Jerome Powell, chair of the Federal Reserve. The public pressure […] The post Trump Presses Fed For Rate Cuts As Iran War-Driven Oil Surge Clouds Inflation Outlook appeared first on Tekedia.

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Tekedia AI Lab: From Technical Design to Deployment begins tomorrow, Saturday, March 14. I will start with a broad introduction to AI, connecting ideas from natural philosophy to modern computing to provide the conceptual foundations. By the end of tomorrow’s session, you will have a mini-ChatGPT running on your personal computer or laptop.If you would […] The post We Begin Tomorrow, March 14: Build Your Own Mini-ChatGPT in Tekedia AI Lab appeared first on Tekedia.

Vibe coding—the loose, prompt-driven style popularized by figures like Andrej Karpathy in 2025, where you describe ideas in natural language and let AI; Claude, Cursor, Gemini, etc. generate, iterate, and sometimes fully build apps—remains alive and thriving for prototyping, weekend projects, personal tools, and early MVPs. It’s not disappearing because it’s incredibly fun and fast […] The post Vibe Coding Thriving for Prototyping But Loopholes Still Persist Which Makes Developers Irreplaceable  appeared first on Tekedia.

Global oil prices held above the psychologically significant $100 threshold on Friday as the war involving the United States, Israel, and Iran edged toward its third week, reinforcing fears that a prolonged disruption to Middle East energy routes could soon ripple through the global economy. The international benchmark Brent crude traded at $101.15 per barrel […] The post Oil holds above $100 as U.S.–Iran war enters third week, raising fears of global economic shock appeared first on Tekedia.

According to the latest Forbes real-time billionaires data and their March 2026 updates, Changpeng Zhao (CZ), the founder and former CEO of Binance, has surpassed Bill Gates in net worth. CZ’s net worth: Estimated at around $111 billion with figures cited as $111.1B or $111.4B ranking him #17 globally. Bill Gates’ net worth: Estimated at […] The post Forbes Ranks CZ Binance Higher than Bill Gates on Billionaires Index , A Claim CZ Refuted as Inaccurate  appeared first on Tekedia.

Are you trying to bypass iPad Activation Lock but can’t get past the lock screen on your device? This problem usually happens when you forget your Apple ID password or when you buy a second-hand iPad that is still linked to the previous owner’s account. Because of this lock, you cannot set up or use […] The post How to Bypass iPad Activation Lock (2026 Updated) appeared first on Tekedia.

Wells Fargo has filed a trademark application for “WFUSD” with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The application covers a broad range of digital asset and blockchain-related services. Including: Software for tokenization of assets, Cryptocurrency payments processing, Execution of trades in digital assets, Cryptocurrency trading and exchange services, Blockchain-based payment infrastructure and transaction verification, […] The post Implications of Wells Fargo Filing of the WFUSD Trademark appeared first on Tekedia.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance coordination on oversight, with a strong focus on cryptocurrency and digital assets. The agreement was announced on March 11, 2026, marking a significant step toward resolving long-standing jurisdictional overlaps and “turf […] The post US SEC and CFTC Sign MOU to Enhance Coordination on Oversight Focused on Crypto appeared first on Tekedia.

Recent trading shows volatility driven by the ongoing US-Iran conflict, which has pushed oil prices back toward or above $100 per barrel, raising fears of economic damage, higher inflation, and disrupted shipping/energy markets. S&P 500: Closed at 6,672.62, down 103.18 points or about 1.5%. Dow Jones Industrial Average: Closed at 46,677.85, down 739.42 points or […] The post Iran’s War is a Classic Geopolitical Risk Premium Spiking Global Energy Costs  appeared first on Tekedia.

Executive Chairman of MicroStrategy Michael Saylor has once again urged investors to adopt a long-term mindset when investing in Bitcoin, emphasizing that significant price gains rarely happen immediately after purchase. According to Saylor, there is often a natural delay between the moment investors acquire Bitcoin and the time its value experiences a major surge In […] The post “There’s A Delay”: Michael Saylor Explains The Delay Between Buying Bitcoin and Its Big Price Surge appeared first on Tekedia.

Diesel power remains the backbone of the global shipping industry. These massive machines move freight across continents every single day. Recent design changes have shifted the focus toward improved performance and fuel economy. Engineers are constantly finding new ways to get more power out of every drop of fuel. Newer models run quieter and produce […] The post Modern Diesel Engine Technology in Heavy-Duty Vehicles appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Good People, please join me tomorrow at the Fidelity Bank Diaspora Summit 2026. Nigeria’s diaspora represents one of the largest economic segments connected to the nation. In many ways, it is even more economically powerful than any single local government area, such as Eti Osa in Lagos, because the diaspora economy is unbounded and unconstrained […] The post Join me Tomorrow at Fidelity Bank Diaspora Summit 2026 appeared first on Tekedia.