Nvidia has secured long-awaited approval from Beijing to resume sales of its H200 artificial intelligence chips to Chinese customers, marking a significant breakthrough in a market that had become a focal point of U.S.-China technology tensions. The development effectively reopens access to a region that previously accounted for about 13% of Nvidia’s revenue, after months […] The post Nvidia Secures China Nod for H200 chips, Pivots to Inference Battle with Groq Strategy appeared first on Tekedia.

The extraordinary rise of Micron Technology is becoming one of the clearest signals that the artificial intelligence boom is no longer just about computing power—it is increasingly about memory dominance, and the consequences are rippling across the global technology stack. Micron’s valuation surge, fueled by a tripling of its stock in 2025 and continued gains […] The post Micron’s $520bn Surge Signals a Deeper Fault Line in the AI Economy as Memory Scarcity Rewrites Tech’s Power Structure appeared first on Tekedia.

US equities experienced significant selling pressure, with reports indicating around $820 billion wiped out in market value during intraday or session-specific moves. This aligns with broader market routs triggered by factors like: A hawkish Federal Reserve stance; holding rates steady amid persistent inflation concerns. Geopolitical tensions, including Middle East conflicts involving Iran, oil supply risks […] The post US Equities Experiencing Significant Selling Pressure, with ~$820B Reportedly Wiped Out appeared first on Tekedia.

Tesla is set to launch its ambitious in-house AI chip manufacturing project, known as the Terafab (or “TeraFab”), imminently. Elon Musk announced via X that the “Terafab Project launches in 7 days,” which points to March 21, 2026. Tesla aims to build a “gigantic” semiconductor fabrication facility (fab) to produce custom AI chips in-house. This […] The post Tesla Set to Launch Ambitious In-House AI Chip Manufacturing Project appeared first on Tekedia.

Stripe, in collaboration with Tempo, the payments-focused Layer 1 blockchain it co-developed with Paradigm has announced the Machine Payments Protocol (MPP) as Tempo’s mainnet officially went live. Tempo is a high-throughput, low-cost blockchain purpose-built for stablecoin payments and high-frequency transactions; think sub-second finality, predictable fees, and support for tens of thousands of TPS. It has […] The post Stripe Collaborates with Tempo to Launch Machine Payments Protocol (MPP) appeared first on Tekedia.

Phantom, the popular self-custodial crypto wallet especially dominant in the Solana ecosystem, has received a first-of-its-kind no-action letter from the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). This relief means the CFTC’s Market Participants Division will not recommend enforcement action against Phantom for failing to register as an introducing broker or as an associated person of […] The post Phantom Receives First-of-its-Kind No-action Letter from CFTC  appeared first on Tekedia.

The Federal Reserve announced that it is holding its benchmark federal funds rate steady at a target range of 3.5% to 3.75%. This marks the second consecutive meeting in 2026 where the FOMC has paused rate changes, following three 25-basis-point cuts late in 2025 (September, October, and December). The decision was made by an 11-1 […] The post U.S. Federal Reserve Holds its Benchmark FED Funds Rate at Range 3.5% to 3.75%  appeared first on Tekedia.

What the tech industry calls food waste, Nairobi's informal economy calls secondary inventory.

Uber and Nvidia have expanded their partnership to roll out robotaxis; autonomous Level 4 vehicles on Uber’s ride-hailing network. The rollout starts in Los Angeles and San Francisco in the first half of 2027, initially with data-collection vehicles and safety drivers, transitioning to fully driverless operations. It will scale to 28 cities globally by 2028, […] The post Uber and Nvidia Partnership to Accelerate Drive on Robotaxis Adoption  appeared first on Tekedia.

The rollout marks the first step in Luno’s derivatives strategy, advancing the company’s push to become an ‘all-in-one’ investment app for users, following earlier launches of staking and tokenised US equities in both countries. The company plans to add other derivative products, including perpetuals and potentially futures, for Nigerian users later this year.

March Madness is the popular name for the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament. The tournament features 68 college teams competing in a single-elimination bracket. Teams qualify either by winning their conference tournaments or by receiving an at-large selection from the NCAA committee. Once the field is set, teams are seeded […] The post March Madness 2026: What College Basketball Betting Lines Reveal appeared first on Tekedia.

In 2025, Bolt introduced electric tricycles (keke) in Lagos. You may have not seen it due to location restrictions, but here is how it works.

According to the Kaspersky IT Security Economics 2024 report, banking, financial services and insurance (BFSI) organisations spend an average of $1.2 million a year on cybersecurity. The financial industry is rapidly advancing into a new digital era, more dynamic, intelligent, and interconnected than ever before. However, it brings not only rapid operational processes, highly personalized customer […]

Rather than waiting for comprehensive AI frameworks, which are often complex and slow to develop, governments across the continent are embedding AI-related rules within existing or revised data protection laws.

For many young South Africans entering the workforce today and those hungry for a new challenge, the idea of a single, linear career is quickly becoming outdated.  Instead, careers increasingly resemble a “situationship,” i.e. a mix of roles, freelance work, side hustles and ongoing learning that evolves over time. From designers who also run small […]

Video now dominates news consumption: 44 percent of U.S. adults say they prefer to watch the news instead of reading or listening. That shift pressures every newsroom—from legacy broadcasters to two-person start-ups—to produce polished clips around the clock. Luckily, a new wave of AI video generators slashes both cost and complexity. Tools such as Leonardo […]

Kigali offers a 3% corporate income tax rate, 0% withholding tax on dividends, royalties and interest, no capital gains tax, and fast registration.

Spot trading and futures trading are two of the most popular ways to participate in crypto markets. Spot trading involves buying and selling digital assets at the current market price, with immediate settlement. Futures trading allows traders to speculate on future prices using contracts that can be leveraged, without owning the underlying asset. Both approaches […] The post Futures vs Spot: The Hidden Costs That Change Your Results appeared first on Tekedia.

Back in 2014, two blockchain pioneers set out to solve a problem confronting the early cryptocurrency ecosystem: the extreme price volatility of Bitcoin and the first generation of altcoins made them difficult to use for everyday transactions and impractical as a reliable medium of exchange. Their answer came from an experimental blockchain platform called BitShares, […]

Why Many Business Owners Look Beyond Traditional IRAs Most retirement accounts offered through brokerages come with a very limited investment menu. Typically, you’re choosing from stocks, mutual funds, ETFs, or bonds. That may work well for many investors, but entrepreneurs often see opportunities outside public markets every day. Maybe it’s a rental property that pencils […] The post What Can a Self-Directed IRA Invest In? Top SDIRA Investment Options appeared first on Tekedia.

Mastercard announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire BVNK, a UK-based leader in stablecoin infrastructure. This move significantly expands Mastercard’s capabilities in digital assets, particularly stablecoins, by bridging traditional fiat payments with on-chain (blockchain-based) transactions. The Acquisition deal value: Up to $1.8 billion, including $300 million in contingent payments. The acquisition […] The post Mastercard Enters Definitive Agreement to Acquire BVNK, A Stablecoin Infrastructure appeared first on Tekedia.

Binance recorded a massive $2.2 billion net inflow of USDT (Tether’s stablecoin). This marks the largest single-day stablecoin inflow to the exchange since November 2025, according to on-chain data from CryptoQuant. This surge ends several months of relatively subdued liquidity and low activity on Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume. Analysts, including […] The post Binance Records Massive $2.2B Net Inflows of USDT  appeared first on Tekedia.

Netflix has recently announced additional cast members for its upcoming limited series— The Altruists, a drama chronicling the rise and fall of the cryptocurrency exchange FTX and key figures like founder Sam Bankman-Fried and his business partner/girlfriend Caroline Ellison. The series, an eight-episode limited drama from co-showrunners Graham Moore and Jacqueline Hoyt with James Ponsoldt […] The post Netflix Adds Cast Members to The Altruists Series, A Drama Chronicling FTX Collapse  appeared first on Tekedia.

Impact of 5G on Mobile Gaming: Speed, Latency, Cloud and Esports 5G is transforming mobile gaming by reducing latency, increasing bandwidth and enabling cloud streaming and edge compute. Players, developers and telcos must adapt to maximize new opportunities in esports, live ops and cross‑region cloud gaming. TechCity

Designed and engineered to meet the productivity and portability needs of today’s professionals and offering superior performance with dedicated AI capabilities, ASUS announced the all-new ExpertBook Ultra. A premium business laptop that offers AI-driven performance and a lightweight and portable design, as well as advanced security and value-added features that make it an ideal choice […]

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I began investing from the moment I earned my first paycheck in the Nigerian banking sector. I designed a personal economy framework, deliberately allocating my income to professional development, investments, and long-term wealth creation. Yes, some of those early investments, particularly in Nigerian stock market assets, were impacted by currency depreciation and inflation. But the […] The post Building Investment Portfolio and Personal Economy – Ndubuisi Ekekwe  appeared first on Tekedia.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) have issued a joint interpretive guidance clarifying the application of federal securities laws to certain crypto assets and related transactions. This marks a significant shift toward regulatory clarity in the U.S. digital asset space, following years of uncertainty and enforcement-focused approaches […] The post US SEC and CFTC Issue Joint Interpretive Guidance on Crypto Assets  appeared first on Tekedia.

The cryptocurrency payments and gift card platform Bitrefill suffered a significant cyberattack. The company disclosed the incident in a detailed post-mortem. The attack began with a compromised employee laptop likely via malware or phishing, which allowed access to legacy credentials and parts of the internal infrastructure. Attackers gained access to production keys, drained funds from […] The post Bitrefill Releases Post-Mortem after it Suffered Significant Cyberattack  appeared first on Tekedia.

Tether; the company behind the USDT stablecoin has made a significant breakthrough in advancing local, private AI capabilities directly on consumer cell phones and other everyday devices. Tether announced the launch of an enhanced version of their QVAC Fabric framework. This is described as the world’s first cross-platform LoRA (Low-Rank Adaptation) fine-tuning framework specifically optimized […] The post Tether Makes Breakthrough Advancing Local Private AI on Consumer Cell Phones appeared first on Tekedia.

PayPal has recently expanded access to its dollar-backed stablecoin, PayPal USD (PYUSD), making it available in 70 markets worldwide. This marks a significant global push for PYUSD, which was previously limited primarily to users in the United States and United Kingdom since its launch in 2023. The expansion adds around 68 new countries and regions, […] The post PayPal Expands Access to its Dollar-backed Stablecoin to 70 Markets Worldwide appeared first on Tekedia.

Joe Kent, the Director of the National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC), has resigned in protest over the ongoing U.S. war with Iran under President Donald Trump. Kent, a decorated veteran, former CIA paramilitary officer, and longtime Trump supporter, announced his resignation on March 17, 2026. In a public letter posted on X, he stated that he […] The post Joe Kent Resignation from NCTC Projects Falling Inner Support within Trump’s Administration  appeared first on Tekedia.

X has begun rolling out a “dislike” button specifically for replies, along with related features to help filter and manage reply quality. It’s currently in a limited, phased rollout; server-side, so not everyone sees it yet—update your app and check replies under posts. The button appears as a broken heart or thumbs-down icon next to […] The post X Has Begun Rolling Out a “Dislike” Button Specifically for Replies  appeared first on Tekedia.

Messari, a prominent cryptocurrency data and research firm, recently underwent a significant leadership change and strategic restructuring. CEO Eric Turner stepped down from his role. Turner, who had served as interim CEO since July 2024, following the resignation of founder Ryan Selkis amid controversy, will continue as an advisor to the company. Diran Li, Messari’s […] The post Messari Underwent Leadership Change with Significant Pivot to AI Agents  appeared first on Tekedia.

XRP has flipped BNB in market capitalization, reclaiming the fourth-largest cryptocurrency spot behind Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Tether USDT. CoinMarketCap shows XRP’s market cap surging to around $92–93.4 billion with some reports hitting up to $93.7B+, narrowly surpassing BNB’s roughly $91–92 billion. This shift occurred amid a strong rally for XRP, with its price climbing to […] The post XRP Flipped BNB in Market Capitalization Reclaiming 4th Largest Crypto  appeared first on Tekedia.

Aster, the privacy-focused perpetual futures DEX originally built on chains like BNB Chain and backed by YZi Labs, associated with Binance’s ecosystem, has stealth-launched the genesis phase of Aster Chain — its own dedicated Layer 1 blockchain. The launch was described as “stealth” in community discussions because it rolled out quietly without massive pre-hype, with […] The post Aster Stealth Launches the Genesis Phase of Aster Chain  appeared first on Tekedia.