Across the world, the next wave of innovation will not only come from software. It will come from intelligent machines, embedded systems, robotics, and AI integrated into physical devices. From autonomous vehicles and smart factories to intelligent healthcare devices and industrial IoT systems, the future of computing is increasingly embedded and physical. For Africa to […] The post Building Africa’s Hardware Future: Embedded Systems & Artificial Intelligence Laboratories for Universities appeared first on Tekedia.

Anthropic, the company behind the AI model Claude, is back in negotiations with the Pentagon (U.S. Department of Defense) to try to resolve a major dispute and reach some form of compromise on military use of their AI technology. The core issue stems from a heated standoff in late February 2026, where the Pentagon under […] The post Anthropic Exploring Option to Resolve Dispute with Pentagon on Military Use of Claude appeared first on Tekedia.

Vancouver city staff have recommended ending work on a motion to make the city “Bitcoin-friendly,” including exploring a Bitcoin reserve. This stems from a motion passed by Vancouver City Council in December 2024, introduced by Mayor Ken Sim. The motion, titled “Preserving of the City’s Purchasing Power Through Diversification of Financial Reserves – Becoming A […] The post Vancouver City Staff Recommend Ending Work on Bitcoin Reserve  appeared first on Tekedia.

Oil prices climbed sharply on Friday, erasing earlier losses as investors weighed the widening economic fallout from the escalating U.S.–Iran war and the growing threat to global energy supplies moving through the Strait of Hormuz. By early morning in New York, global benchmark Brent crude had risen 2.2% to $87.27 per barrel, marking a fresh […] The post Oil Surges Toward $90 as Strait of Hormuz Disruption Raises Fears of $150 Crude and Deeper Global Economic Shock appeared first on Tekedia.

Oil giant Shell plc has signed a series of agreements with the government of Venezuela aimed at expanding oil and gas development and reviving a long-delayed offshore gas project that could reshape energy flows across the Caribbean. The agreements, announced Thursday, cover offshore natural gas exploration and onshore oil and gas opportunities. Shell also struck […] The post Shell Strikes New Energy Deals in Venezuela as Dragon Gas Project Revives Caribbean LNG Ambitions appeared first on Tekedia.

The digital currency market in March 2026 is at a very important point. After many months where smaller coins felt a lot of pressure, the signs of fear and greed show that many people are feeling very afraid. However, the data from the blockchains shows something else. Large buyers are quietly filling their wallets. Big […] The post 4 Most Popular Cryptos Right Now: BlockDAG, SUI, AVAX, & Stellar Set to Lead 2026’s Bull Run! appeared first on Tekedia.

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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman took a subtle aim at rival Anthropic on Thursday while defending his company’s relationship with the U.S. government, arguing that it would be “bad for society” if powerful technology firms abandoned democratic processes simply because they disagreed with political leadership. Speaking during the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference, Altman […] The post OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Defends Government Ties, Takes Aim at Anthropic Amid Pentagon Deal appeared first on Tekedia.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has suspended trading on its major stock exchanges amid escalating tensions from Iran’s retaliatory strikes. Trading resumed on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, but markets opened sharply lower as investors reacted to the geopolitical developments. The UAE Capital Markets Authority announced that the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) and Dubai Financial […] The post Implications of United Arab Emirates (UAE) Two-day Closure of UAE Capital Market appeared first on Tekedia.

The IRS has proposed a rule that would allow cryptocurrency exchanges and other digital asset brokers to send tax forms electronically only, without needing to provide paper copies. The proposal specifically targets Form 1099-DA; Digital Asset Proceeds from Broker Transactions, the new form brokers use to report gross proceeds and eventually cost basis from digital […] The post IRS Proposes Rule to Allow Cryptocurrency Exchanges Send Tax Forms Electronically  appeared first on Tekedia.

Amazon has introduced a new agentic artificial intelligence platform designed to help doctors, healthcare providers, and patients handle routine administrative tasks more efficiently. The company’s cloud division, Amazon Web Services (AWS), unveiled Amazon Connect Health, a purpose-built AI solution aimed at reducing the heavy administrative workload that often prevents clinicians from focusing fully on patient […] The post Amazon Launches Agentic AI Platform to Transform Healthcare Administration appeared first on Tekedia.

Bitcoin’s brief rally above the $74,000 mark lost momentum on Thursday as renewed geopolitical concerns and profit-taking dampened investor enthusiasm across the cryptocurrency market. The world’s largest cryptocurrency had surged earlier in the week, reaching a high of $74,500 and breaking through a key resistance level at $71,000, a level that previously acted as a […] The post Bitcoin Rally Above $74,000 Fades as Geopolitical Tensions And Profit-Taking Weigh on Crypto Market appeared first on Tekedia.

The Chinese EV company in question is Jiuzi Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: JZXN), a Hangzhou-based firm involved in new energy vehicle (NEV) retail, franchising, and charging infrastructure in lower-tier Chinese cities. Recent developments show two key phases to their Bitcoin strategy: In September 2025, Jiuzi’s board approved a “Crypto Asset Investment Policy” authorizing up to $1 […] The post Jiuzi Holdings Acquires 10,000BTC Valued Around $1 Billion appeared first on Tekedia.

Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), the parent company of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), has made a strategic investment in the cryptocurrency exchange OKX. This deal values OKX at $25 billion and includes ICE taking a seat on OKX’s board. The partnership aims to bridge traditional markets with blockchain technology. Key elements include: ICE licensing OKX’s […] The post Intercontinental Exchange Invests in OKX to Bridge TradFi with Blockchain Technology appeared first on Tekedia.

Wearable technology company Oura has acquired Finnish startup Doublepoint in a move that signals the next stage of competition in the fast-growing smart ring market, where companies are racing to combine biometric monitoring with more intuitive forms of human-computer interaction. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The acquisition centers on Doublepoint’s technology, which […] The post Oura Acquires Gesture-control AI startup Doublepoint to Accelerate Next-generation Wearable Experiences appeared first on Tekedia.

Many crypto projects promise huge results during presales but fail to deliver once trading begins. BlockDAG is showing the opposite. BDAG is now trading on exchanges, and the early market data is matching the expectations that surrounded the most successful presale the crypto industry has ever seen. Trading activity is already higher than what Kaspa […] The post Is BlockDAG the Biggest Crypto Launch Ever? Experts Predict a Path to a $1.2B Market Valuation! appeared first on Tekedia.

Innovative Techniques, Custom Tools, and Private Suites Redefine Middle East Beauty In the worlds of beauty and entrepreneurship, certain visionaries don’t just follow trends—they set them. Serial entrepreneur, philanthropist, and mother of two, Victoria Hashmi, has channeled her ambitions into global ventures spanning Europe and the Middle East. Following successful European expansion, Victoria Hashmi brings […] The post Victoria Hashmi Unveils New Dubai Hair Extension Salon appeared first on Tekedia.

Approximately one million Bitcoin has never moved—coins mined in the network’s earliest days by its pseudonymous creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, and left untouched ever since. At current prices, this dormant stash is worth roughly $90 billion, enough to rank among the wealthiest individual holdings on Earth. Yet no one knows if Satoshi is alive, deceased, a […] The post Satoshi’s Billions and the Uneven Distribution of Cryptocurrency Wealth appeared first on Tekedia.

Animal imagery has long been a powerful part of storytelling, art, and cultural symbolism. In the world of casino games, animals are frequently used as central themes because they carry meanings that players often recognize instantly. From creatures that symbolize luck and strength to animals associated with wealth or protection, these symbols help create memorable […] The post From Dragons to Wolves the Animal Symbols Behind Casino Games appeared first on Tekedia.

The African Development Bank Group has approved a €6.5 million investment in Saviu II, a venture capital fund managed by Saviu Partners, according to a February 27, 2026 board decision in Abidjan. The commitment comprises €4.5 million in equity and €2 million structured as a first-loss tranche deployed on behalf of the European Commission under […] The post African Development Bank Approves €6.5 Million Investment in Saviu II Venture Capital Fund appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Morgan Stanley advances its Bitcoin ETF plans — The major Wall Street firm has filed an amended S-1 registration statement with the SEC for its proposed Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust, a spot Bitcoin ETF. Originally filed in January 2026, the recent update (around March 4, 2026) details custody arrangements: Coinbase Custody will safeguard the Bitcoin […] The post Morgan Stanley Advances its Bitcoin ETF Plans As CoinShares BNB Staking Launches in Europe  appeared first on Tekedia.

SolarAfrica has completed a ZAR 635 million ($39 million) mezzanine-backed secondary transaction to acquire full ownership of Commercial Energy South Africa (CESA), according to company information. The deal gives SolarAfrica control of 90MW in commercial and industrial solar and battery assets across 134 sites, according to the announcement. Impact investor Inspired Evolution exited through the […] The post SolarAfrica Acquires Full Ownership of Commercial Energy South Africa in ZAR 635 Million Transaction appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Kevin Warsh has been officially nominated by President Donald Trump to serve as the next Chair of the Federal Reserve, replacing Jerome Powell whose term as chair ends in May 2026. The White House formally transmitted the nomination to the Senate on March 4, 2026. This includes: A four-year term as Chair of the Board […] The post Kevin Warsh Nomination as Next FED Chair Could Shift Crypto Regulation appeared first on Tekedia.

Strategy’s formerly MicroStrategy, ticker MSTR perpetual preferred stock, known as Stretch (STRC), continues to trade at or slightly above its $100 par value as of early March 2026. This stability is by design: the company adjusts the variable dividend rate monthly; currently set at 11.50% annualized for March 2026, up from 11.25% in February to […] The post MicroStrategy’s MSTR Perpetual Stock Continues To Trade Slightly Above its $100 Par Value appeared first on Tekedia.

Andreessen Horowitz’s (a16z) crypto arm is reportedly targeting around $2 billion for its fifth dedicated crypto venture fund. The firm, led by general partner Chris Dixon, has begun fundraising and aims to close the fund by the end of the first half of 2026.Key details: This would be a16z crypto’s fifth fund, following: First: $300 […] The post Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) Crypto Arm Targeting ~$2 Billion for its Fifth Dedicated Fund appeared first on Tekedia.

Google has expanded its AI Overviews and AI Mode search tools to support 13 African languages, in addition to English. This update empowers millions of users across the continent, and specifically across Kenya, to explore, learn, and create online in their own local languages, such as Kiswahili and Somali. This expansion builds on Google’s investment […] The post Google brings AI Overviews and AI Mode to 13 African languages, including Kiswahili and Somali appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Africa Logistics Properties Holdings Limited (ALP) has raised $34.55 million through its ALP Industrial Real Estate Investment Trust (ALP REIT), representing an overall subscription of 115 per cent. The total includes an additional commitment of $5 million which will be invested as the REIT scales. The REIT by ALP, which invests in and manages institutional-grade […] The post ALP REIT raises $34.55 million in oversubscribed offer, becoming NSE’s first Dollar-denominated security appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Meteora, a leading decentralized liquidity protocol on Solana, has recently launched its Dynamic Terminal — an upgraded interface specifically designed to enhance the experience for liquidity providers (LPs). This new “trading terminal”-style dashboard upgrades the existing DLMM (Dynamic Liquidity Market Maker) interface, making it more powerful and user-friendly for managing liquidity positions. Key features of […] The post Meteora Launches its Dynamic Terminal for Enhanced Experience for Liquidity Providers  appeared first on Tekedia.

Sui has officially launched USDsui also called Sui Dollar, its native stablecoin, on the mainnet. This follows an initial announcement in November 2025, with the token going live recently through a collaboration involving Bridge, a company acquired by Stripe (the payments giant). Bridge issues USDsui using its Open Issuance platform, providing enterprise-grade infrastructure, compliance features […] The post Sui Officially Launches USDsui on Mainnet  appeared first on Tekedia.

Coinbase is launching spot trading for the Limitless (LMTS) token. According to Coinbase Markets’ official announcement, spot trading for the LMTS-USD pair will go live on or after 9:00 AM PT provided liquidity conditions are met and in regions where trading is supported. This includes availability on coinbase.com, the Coinbase app, Coinbase Advanced, and for […] The post Coinbase Listing of Limitless (LMTS) Marks a Great Turn for Prediction Market Tokens  appeared first on Tekedia.

China has unveiled an ambitious strategy to create what it calls a “childbirth-friendly society” over the next five years, as policymakers confront a demographic slowdown that economists warn could reshape the country’s economic trajectory. The proposal, outlined in an official government report released during the annual meeting of the National People’s Congress, lays out a […] The post China Unveils ‘Childbirth-Friendly Society’ Plan as Population Decline Threatens Long-Term Growth appeared first on Tekedia.

Kenya’s Court of Appeal struck down “false information” offences in the Cybercrimes Act, ruling the provisions unconstitutional.

Backpack, the Solana-based crypto exchange and wallet founded by ex-FTX/Alameda team members, recently opened a waitlist for its new “IPOs Onchain” product. This allows eligible users to access official IPO share allocations on-chain before shares hit public markets, providing direct equity ownership (tokenized on Solana) with features like potential dividends and real stock rights. Early […] The post Backpack Opens Waitlist for its New “IPOs Onchain” product. appeared first on Tekedia.

Rather than create fake identities to open new accounts, fraudsters prefer to hijack existing, verified ones, exposing a blind spot in systems that were built on the assumption that the main risk sits at signup, not months later inside live accounts.

After two years of coordinated reforms, Nigeria has cleared one of the biggest reputational hurdles in its financial history. The CBN’s new fintech report signals what comes next: not just cleaning up, but leading the line. For years, the most expensive cost for many Nigerian fintechs was not a licensing fee or a compliance audit. […]

The South Korean stock market (KOSPI index) experienced a severe plunge on March 4, 2026, closing down approximately 12.06% at 5,093.54 after intraday drops reaching as much as 12.65%. This marks the largest single-day percentage decline in the KOSPI’s history since its inception in 1980, surpassing previous records like the post-9/11 drop in 2001 around […] The post South Korea’s KOSPI Index Experienced a Severe Plunge appeared first on Tekedia.