The crypto market is radiating positivity in April 2026. Although price shifts remain part of the journey, a surge in corporate adoption is fortifying the entire ecosystem. While Bitcoin and Ethereum maintain their leadership, a wave of enthusiasm is driving investors toward creative alternatives that solve real-world challenges. This outlook highlights the latest progress for […] The post Top 4 Cryptos to Watch in April 2026: Experts See Bright Futures for BlockDAG, BNB, Tron & Dogecoin appeared first on Tekedia.

At Tekedia Capital, we recently celebrated our first official unicorn. We invested in this company at launch in Q4 2024, and just last week, it raised an additional $160 million, crossing the billion-dollar valuation mark. Within this quarter, we expect another unicorn milestone as one of our portfolio companies completes its latest fundraising. This one […] The post Tekedia Capital Celebrates Unicorns In Its Portfolio appeared first on Tekedia.

The first quarter (Q1) of 2026 marked an unprecedented moment in global venture capital, fueled largely by massive investments in artificial intelligence infrastructure and frontier technology labs. According to Crunchbase data, investors deployed approximately $300 billion across 6,000 startups worldwide, representing a surge of over 150% both quarter over quarter and year over year. This […] The post AI Boom Drives Record-Breaking $300 Billion Venture Capital Investment in Q1 2026 appeared first on Tekedia.

The long-running strategy of simply putting money into the S&P 500 and leaving it untouched may no longer offer the easy returns investors have grown accustomed to, according to veteran market strategist Richard Bernstein. He warns that U.S. equities could be entering a prolonged stretch of weak performance reminiscent of the years that followed the […] The post Analyst Bernstein Warns of ‘Lost Decade’ for S&P 500 as Inflation Fears, Fiscal Expansion, and Tech Valuations Raise Red Flags appeared first on Tekedia.

The International Monetary Fund has given strong backing to the Bank of Japan’s tightening path, urging policymakers to continue raising interest rates even as the Middle East war introduces fresh downside risks to growth and new inflationary pressures for the world’s fourth-largest economy. The recommendation, issued after the IMF’s latest policy consultation with Japan, comes […] The post IMF Endorses Further BOJ Rate Hikes as Oil Shock and Yen Weakness Test Japan’s Economic Resilience appeared first on Tekedia.

Pixie Chess often stylized as Pixiechess, a Web3 magical chess platform, has launched on Base following a $5.2 million seed round led by Paradigm. The project, incubated through Paradigm’s Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EIR) program by founder Josh Harris, blends classic chess with trading card game (TCG)-style mechanics, NFTs, and crypto-native economics inspired in part by structures like […] The post Pixie Chess Launches on Base Following $5.2M Seed Round from Paradigm  appeared first on Tekedia.

India has resumed imports of Iranian crude for the first time in nearly seven years, a significant shift in its energy sourcing strategy triggered by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and the disruption of oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz. The move, confirmed by India’s petroleum ministry on Saturday, marks the country’s […] The post India Returns to Iranian Oil After Seven Years as Hormuz Disruptions Force Energy Reset appeared first on Tekedia.

The current market shows Ethereum stuck around $2,060, with staked assets rising past 38 million ETH, yet the actual value stays flat below the 50-day EMA. Hedera is currently sitting near $0.091, resting on a floor with very little activity, and while some experts hope for a jump, the wall at $0.11 keeps everyone on […] The post Only a Few Hours Left to Grab BlockDAG at the $0.000022 Entry Rate! Ethereum & Hedera Struggle to Find Momentum appeared first on Tekedia.

Urban life in Australia has always been defined by movement, ambition, and a desire for balance. In cities like Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane, the rhythm of daily life continues to accelerate, shaped by long work hours, social commitments, and the ongoing push for efficiency. In this environment, convenience is no longer a luxury. It has […] The post How On-Demand Convenience Is Changing Urban Lifestyles in Australia appeared first on Tekedia.

Meta has moved to suspend its work with Mercor following a recent cyber breach at the fast-growing AI training startup. The development has sent fresh ripples through an industry already grappling with rising concerns over data security, vendor risk, and the hidden infrastructure behind artificial intelligence development. The pause, first reported by Wired and later […] The post Meta Halts Mercor Work After Breach Raises Fresh Questions Over AI Supply-Chain Security appeared first on Tekedia.

OpenSea Treasure Chests is part of the platform’s gamified Rewards program, where users level up chests through on-platform activity like trading NFTs, completing swaps, making accepted offers, and finishing Voyages/quests. At the end of each wave (rewards period), chests unlock to reveal Treasures (progress-based rewards) plus possible crypto tokens or NFTs from a community Rewards […] The post OpenSea Treasure Chests Wave 6 Unlocks, Ends on 22nd of April appeared first on Tekedia.

Riot Platforms (NASDAQ: RIOT), a major Bitcoin mining company, announced in its Q1 2026 production and operations update that it sold 3,778 BTC for net proceeds of approximately $289.5 million. Bitcoin produced in Q1 2026: 1,473 BTC down 4% from 1,530 BTC in Q1 2025. Bitcoin sold: 3,778 BTC no sales reported in Q1 2025 […] The post Riot Platforms Sold 3,778 BTC Approximately $289.5M in Q1 2026 appeared first on Tekedia.

OpenAI has acquired TBPN (Technology Business Programming Network), a popular daily live tech talk show and podcast often referred to as TPBN. TBPN is a fast-growing, founder-led live video and audio show hosted by John Coogan and Jordi Hays. It airs weekdays from 11 AM–2 PM PT on platforms like YouTube, X (formerly Twitter), and […] The post OpenAI Acquires Technology Business Programming Network (TBPN) appeared first on Tekedia.

The first quarter of the year is proving difficult for digital assets. Currently, AVAX is lingering near $9, which is significantly lower than its 200-day moving average of about $18. Similarly, SOL has dropped roughly 40% from its peak in January 2025, now trading in the low $80s with minimal technical momentum. While both ecosystems […] The post BlockDAG at $0.000022 Direct Access Still Open, While Avalanche & Solana Face Stagnation appeared first on Tekedia.

With thousands of different options available in the crypto market, it can be hard to figure out which ones actually have a bright future. Some projects focus on being a digital version of gold, while others are built for lightning-fast payments or fun community rewards. To help you navigate this crowded market, this article highlights […] The post 4 Top Crypto Coins That Could Deliver Massive Returns in 2026: BlockDAG, Litecoin, Bonk Coin, & Solana! appeared first on Tekedia.

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is set to intensify its liquidity management drive in the second quarter of 2026 with plans to auction N3.95 trillion in Nigerian Treasury Bills, a programme that underscores the apex bank’s continued preference for tight monetary conditions and its growing reliance on longer-dated instruments to lock in funds. According […] The post CBN Targets N3.95tn Treasury Bills Sale in Q2 as Liquidity Tightening Deepens and Equity Market Faces Yield Pressure appeared first on Tekedia.

The Drift Protocol hack on Solana has escalated into a broader incident affecting the wider ecosystem. Initial reports estimated losses at around $270–$286 million, with the figure commonly cited near $285 million. Attackers gained unauthorized access to Drift’s administrative controls, a Solana-based perpetual futures and DeFi platform via a sophisticated method involving durable nonces—a legitimate feature […] The post 12 Protocols on Solana Currently Impacted by the Drift Protocol Hack appeared first on Tekedia.

President Donald Trump’s administration released details of its FY2027 budget proposal, which includes a record $1.5 trillion request for defense spending—the largest in U.S. history and a roughly 50% increase over recent levels, structured as about $1.15 trillion base discretionary plus $350 billion via reconciliation. This marks the biggest year-over-year jump in post-WWII defense spending. […] The post Trump Administration Releases FY2027 Budget Proposal with $1.5 Trillion Request for Defense Spending  appeared first on Tekedia.

Google releases Gemma, its most capable open model family to date, built using the same underlying research and technology as the proprietary Gemini 3 models. Google positioned Gemma 4 as byte-for-byte the most capable open models yet, with a strong emphasis on advanced reasoning, agentic workflows, multi-step planning, tool use, autonomous agents, and efficiency for […] The post Google’s Gemma 4 is a Strategic Acceleration for Artificial Intelligence Ecosystem  appeared first on Tekedia.

Coinbase announced that it received conditional approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) for a national trust company charter through its subsidiary, Coinbase National Trust Company (CNTC). This is a significant step toward operating as a federally regulated crypto custodian, but it’s not final approval yet. The OCC’s green light is […] The post Coinbase Receives Conditional Approval from OCC for a National Trust Company Charter, as Firms Link Drift Protocol Exploitation to North Korea appeared first on Tekedia.

A Rome civil court has handed Italian consumers a potentially far-reaching victory against Netflix, ruling that the streaming giant’s unilateral subscription price increases imposed between 2017 and January 2024 were unlawful and could now trigger refunds running into hundreds of euros per user. The judgment, delivered by the sixteenth civil section of the Court of […] The post Rome Court Rules Netflix’s Italy Price Hikes Unlawful, Drawing Comparison with Nigeria’s MultiChoice appeared first on Tekedia.

Circle, the company behind USDC announced cirBTC, its own wrapped Bitcoin token. cirBTC is a 1:1 backed wrapped Bitcoin token. For every cirBTC issued, Circle holds an equivalent amount of native Bitcoin in reserves. The key differentiator is real-time, onchain-verifiable reserves. Users and institutions can independently verify the backing directly on the blockchain, without relying […] The post Circle’s cirBTC Accelerates Innovating Exploration of Bitcoin Super Powers appeared first on Tekedia.

Vibe coding in Nigeria is rapidly gaining traction , and if you haven’t heard about it yet, you’re in for a treat!. As more young people, entrepreneurs and digital creators discover how artificial intelligence can simplify software development, the traditional barriers to entry in tech are crumbling. In a country where access to formal tech […]

The idea for Jetron Ticket came when his close friend, Jemedafe Caleb, who organised events and parties, needed coordination and a more reliable way to manage attendees.

The shift points to a market that is no longer just led by a dominant incumbent but increasingly defined by scale at the top and clear positioning among smaller players.

Subscriptions rose from 42.30 million in the previous year, with a 5.6% jump in the December quarter, driven by holiday spending.

The world of software development is evolving rapidly and one of the biggest trends shaping the future is AI vibe coding. Gone are the days when building apps or website design required years of programming experience. Today, anyone can describe what they want in simple English, and AI will generate the code instantly. This shift […]

The National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress, Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has donated GH¢50,000 to support a street art initiative under AshantiFest in the Ashanti Region. The donation was made during a ceremony at the Asokwa Interchange, where students and teachers from local schools unveiled a mural as part of efforts to transform selected interchanges into public art spaces.

The former Chief Executive Officer of the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC), Dr Darius Osei, has revealed how he watched helplessly as his niece died due to chronic gaps in the country's emergency care system.

Nasa has shared the first high-resolution images of the Earth taken by the Artemis II crew as they head on their trip around the Moon.

Ghana’s authoritative news analysis programme, Newsfile, is set to return to the airwaves this Saturday, 4th April 2026, with a heavy-hitting agenda on the most topical issues within the week.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says unhappy players can leave the club, but he hopes midfielder Rodri will stay.

Credit to Nigeria’s private sector posted a modest increase in February 2026, offering a tentative sign of recovery in lending activity, but the broader trend still points to a banking system under strain from high interest rates, tight liquidity conditions, and rising government demand for domestic funds. Latest monetary and credit statistics from the Central […] The post Private Sector Credit Edges Up to N75.62tn as Government Borrowing Tightens Grip on Bank Lending appeared first on Tekedia.

Coinbase has contributed its x402 protocol to the newly launched x402 Foundation under the Linux Foundation, turning it into a vendor-neutral open standard with broad industry backing. x402 revives the long-dormant HTTP 402 Payment Required status code (part of the original HTTP spec but rarely used) to embed payments directly into standard web/HTTP interactions. Instead […] The post Coinbase Contributes its x402 Protocol to Newly Launched x402 Foundation under Linux Foundation appeared first on Tekedia.

X, formerly Twitter, is rolling out a new anti-scam measure that will automatically lock accounts the first time they mention cryptocurrency. According to Nikita Bier, X’s Head of Product, the platform will auto-lock any account that posts about crypto for the first time in its history. The account will then require additional identity verification or […] The post X Rolling Out New Anti-Scam Measure Which Locks Account for First Time Mentioning Crypto appeared first on Tekedia.

A cluster of 6 wallets, funded via Bitget deposits, coordinated a leveraged long position exceeding $10 million on XPL likely a perpetual futures contract on the Hyperliquid decentralized exchange. The wallets deposited around $1.5 million in collateral. They aggressively built long exposure, pushing or riding the price of XPL upward. As unrealized profits grew, they […] The post Cluster of 6 Wallets Coordinated a Leveraged Long Position Exceeding $10M on XPL appeared first on Tekedia.