Ledger, the leading French manufacturer of cryptocurrency hardware wallets like the popular Ledger Nano series, is reportedly preparing for a U.S. initial public offering (IPO) that could value the company at over $4 billion. Ledger has enlisted major investment banks—Goldman Sachs, Jefferies, and Barclays—to lead the potential listing, likely on the New York Stock Exchange […] The post Ledger Reportedly Targeting a U.S. Initial Public Offering  appeared first on Tekedia.

DeFi Development Corp. (DFDV), a Nasdaq-listed company specializing in Solana-based digital asset treasury management, made headlines by launching DisclaimerCoin (DONT), marking the first instance of a publicly traded entity creating and deploying a memecoin. The token, deployed on the Solana blockchain via the Bonk.fun platform, emphasizes its experimental nature with no roadmap, utility, advisors, team, […] The post Defi Development Corp Sunsets 30% of Supply Due to Alleged Internal Trading appeared first on Tekedia.

BitGo’s IPO has gone live, marking the first major crypto-related initial public offering of 2026. The digital asset custody and infrastructure firm BitGo Holdings (ticker: BTGO) priced its IPO at $18 per share on January 21, 2026—above the marketed range of $15–$17—and began trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on January 22, 2026. […] The post BitGo IPO Goes Live Priced Around $18 appeared first on Tekedia.

The race to dominate artificial intelligence has a new—and often overlooked—frontline: electricity. At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, industry and political leaders converged on one point with striking clarity: AI development at scale cannot exist without abundant, affordable power, and China has a decisive advantage. Tesla CEO Elon Musk, in his Davos debut, […] The post At Davos, Musk, Others Point Out Energy as China’s Edge in the AI Race appeared first on Tekedia.

UBS, the world’s largest wealth manager with approximately $4.7 trillion in client assets, is planning to offer cryptocurrency investment and trading services to select private banking clients. UBS is currently in the process of selecting partners for the offering, with discussions ongoing for several months. No final decisions have been made on the exact rollout, […] The post UBS Plans to Offer Cryptocurrency Investment and Trading Services to Select Private Banking Clients appeared first on Tekedia.

Shares of several Adani Group companies tumbled sharply on Friday after fresh U.S. court filings revealed that the Securities and Exchange Commission is seeking to formally serve legal summons on group founder Gautam Adani and his nephew, Sagar Adani, escalating a case that has weighed heavily on investor confidence in the Indian conglomerate. Adani Group […] The post Adani Stocks Slide as U.S. Regulators Push to Serve Summons in High-Stakes Bribery Case appeared first on Tekedia.

Farcaster co-founder Dan Romero has directly clarified that the protocol and app are not shutting down following its acquisition by Neynar. This came amid rumors and speculation after the announcement that Neynar, a decentralized social infrastructure firm backed by Haun Ventures is acquiring Farcaster from Merkle Manufactory; the company behind it, founded by Romero and […] The post Farcaster Remains Operational Despite Acquisition by Neynar  appeared first on Tekedia.

In my first year at Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO), our Logic and Philosophy lecturer, Rev. Fr. Ashiegbu, took us on a profound intellectual journey through the minds of the ancient Greek philosophers. From Thales who argued that all is water, to Heraclitus who insisted that all is fire and everything flows, men labored […] The post The First Lecture appeared first on Tekedia.

Kansas has recently proposed legislation to establish a state-level Bitcoin and digital assets reserve. On January 22, 2026, Republican State Senator Craig Bowser introduced Senate Bill 352 (SB 352) in the Kansas Legislature. The bill aims to create a “Bitcoin and digital assets reserve fund” within the state treasury, administered by the Kansas State Treasurer. […] The post Kansas Joins Race for State-level Bitcoin Reserve Legislation  appeared first on Tekedia.

Binance has launched a major promotional campaign in collaboration with World Liberty Financial (WLFI) to boost adoption of their USD1 stablecoin. This isn’t a full traditional “partnership” like a joint venture, but a targeted rewards program announced on January 23, 2026 starting at 00:00 UTC, where Binance is distributing $40 million worth of WLFI tokens […] The post Binance and World Liberty Financial Push For USD1 Stablecoin Adoption and Growth appeared first on Tekedia.

A New Jersey man has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for his role in a large-scale fentanyl trafficking operation that involved paying Chinese suppliers using Bitcoin and other methods. The individual, William Panzera (53, from North Haledon, Passaic County, New Jersey), was sentenced on January 22 or 23, 2026 depending on reporting, […] The post William Panzera Sentenced to 12 Years Imprisonment for Large-scale Fentanyl Trafficking  appeared first on Tekedia.

According to the latest Bank of America Global Fund Manager Survey covering responses from managers overseeing hundreds of billions in assets, fund managers’ average cash holdings have plunged to new record lows. In the December 2025 survey, cash levels dropped to 3.3% of assets under management (AUM), the lowest since the survey began in the […] The post Fund Managers’ Average Cash Holdings Plunge to New Record Lows  appeared first on Tekedia.

Chinese technology giant Xiaomi moved to shore up investor confidence on Friday, unveiling a stock buyback programme of up to HK$2.5 billion ($321 million) that pushed its shares more than 2% higher in Hong Kong trading. The move comes at a sensitive moment for the Beijing-based group, which straddles smartphones, electric vehicles and smart home […] The post Xiaomi Turns to Buybacks to Steady Shares as Chip Shortages, EV Price Wars Weigh on Outlook appeared first on Tekedia.

Precious metals are on a massive tear right now in January 2026, with silver, platinum, and uranium all posting impressive gains amid tight supply, industrial demand, geopolitical tensions, and broader safe-haven/inflation-hedge flows. Silver has surged to new all-time highs, recently touching around $99 per ounce with peaks reported as high as $99.38 in some tracking. […] The post Precious Metals Especially Silver and Gold Are Experiencing Massive Rally in January appeared first on Tekedia.

Jamie Dimon has issued one of the clearest warnings yet from a top Wall Street executive about the social risks of artificial intelligence, arguing that the technology could move faster than societies can absorb, with destabilizing consequences unless governments and companies act together to protect displaced workers. His warning in Davos landed at a moment […] The post Jamie Dimon Warns AI Could Trigger Civil Unrest Without Safety Nets as Huang Sees Job Boom in Global Buildout appeared first on Tekedia.

Global crypto regulation is entering a phase of convergence, with policymakers across jurisdictions increasingly aligned on core principles, regulatory objectives, and high-level frameworks for digital assets. In the 4th edition of its Global Crypto Regulation Report 2026, PwC highlights a pivotal shift: crypto assets are moving decisively into the heart of the monetary system. According […] The post Global Regulators Align as Crypto Transforms From Asset Class to Monetary Infrastructure appeared first on Tekedia.

Andela, one of the world’s largest tech talent marketplaces, has acquired Woven, a human-powered technical assessment platform designed to simulate real engineering work and future-proof hiring in the age of AI. The acquisition marks a major step in Andela’s evolving AI-native talent strategy, strengthening its ability to assess, upskill, and deploy enterprise-ready engineering teams globally. […] The post Andela Acquires Woven to Redefine Technical Hiring in The Age of AI appeared first on Tekedia.

As Africa’s climate ambitions collide with tightening fiscal realities, attention is shifting from commitments to delivery. While governments across the continent have adopted climate and development strategies, turning these plans into bankable, investable projects remains a critical challenge. According to the Africa Climate Finance Tracking Report 2025, current climate finance flows meet only around 25% […] The post Africa’s Green Economy Summit 2026 Focuses on Turning Climate Ambition into Investment-Ready Projects appeared first on Tech In Africa.

A mobile puzzle game focused on cybersecurity and digital awareness has recorded over 10,000 downloads worldwide on the Google Play Store, reflecting growing interest in accessible, mobile-first learning tools as digital safety concerns continue to rise. The game, TechQuest, introduces cybersecurity and technology concepts through interactive puzzle-style gameplay rather than traditional text-heavy instruction. Designed for […] The post UK-Based Nigerian Tech Professional Behind Cybersecurity Puzzle Game Gaining Global Users appeared first on Tech In Africa.

OneDosh has secured $3 million in pre-seed funding to develop stablecoin-powered payment infrastructure aimed at enabling seamless cross-border money movement. The funding marks an early milestone for the fintech startup as it positions itself to address long-standing inefficiencies in global payments. Founded in February 2025 by Jackson Ukuevo (Co-Founder & CEO), Godwin Okoye (Co-Founder), and […] The post OneDosh Raises $3M Pre-Seed to Build Stablecoin Payment Rails Across US-Nigeria Corridor appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Andela Inc., one of the world’s leading platforms for technical talent, has officially announced its acquisition of Woven, a company renowned for its technical assessments that feature real-world engineering scenarios, comprehensive scoring rubrics, and AI-powered evaluation capabilities. This acquisition significantly propels Andela’s product development and aligns with its vision to deliver AI-native talent and Forward […] The post Andela Acquires Woven to Power AI-Native Engineering Talent at Scale appeared first on Tech In Africa.

The government announced the plan on Friday in Pretoria at a media briefing on progress under its medium-term development. 

Quidax, a Nigerian crypto startup, has discontinued its peer-to-peer (P2P) trading feature five months after introducing the service.

Meta ended 2025 by once again outspending its Big Tech peers in Washington, a development that marks how central federal policy has become to the company’s future as it navigates artificial intelligence regulation, online safety laws and renewed antitrust scrutiny. The conglomerate raised its federal lobbying to $6.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2025, […] The post Meta Again Tops Lobbying Table As The Big Tech Push To Shape The Rules Of The AI Era appeared first on Tekedia.

Amazon is preparing for another round of corporate job cuts that underscores how deeply the company is reshaping itself after years of expansion, even as its leadership offers shifting explanations around artificial intelligence, culture, and long-term strategy. According to two people familiar with the matter who spoke to Reuters, Amazon plans to begin a second […] The post Amazon Reportedly Plans to Cut Thousands of Jobs Next Week, Exposing a Deeper Reset Inside the Company appeared first on Tekedia.

This week, we explore five African startups in the fintech, healthtech, artificial intelligence, and agritech sectors and why they should be on your watchlist.

Lagos, Nigeria’s tech capital, is trying to redesign how innovation happens within its borders, not just how startups are funded. The proposed Lagos Innovation Bill is the state’s most ambitious attempt yet to do that, according to Olatunbosun Alake, the state commissioner for Innovation, Science and Technology.

The iGaming industry has grown exponentially over the past decade, transforming from a niche market into a global entertainment powerhouse. What was once limited to small-scale online poker rooms and casino websites has evolved into a multi-billion-dollar industry with sophisticated platforms, diverse gaming options, and an emphasis on player safety. Understanding the business model behind […] The post Risk, Reward, and Revenue appeared first on Tekedia.

Apple is preparing its most far-reaching redesign of Siri since the voice assistant debuted more than a decade ago, signaling a strategic shift as the company races to catch up with rivals that have moved faster and louder in generative artificial intelligence. According to Bloomberg News, Apple plans to revamp Siri later this year by […] The post Apple Reportedly Plans to Revamp Siri, Turning it Into Company’s First AI Chatbot appeared first on Tekedia.

Authors:  Dr. Kaze Armel, Lecturer, Xiangtan University, School of Law, China-Africa Research Institute Dr. LI YAN, Lecturer, Yunnan University, School of Marxism Introduction Africa and China have a long history of economic and political relations, dating back to the 1960’s when many African countries were gaining their independence from colonial powers. While establishing their first […] The post Recalibrating China-Africa Shared Future: African Youth Perspectives appeared first on Tekedia.

Ozak AI ($OZ) is gaining rapid recognition as one of the most promising AI-powered crypto projects as new predictive models now including ChatGPT-based simulations indicate that the token could follow a multi-year trajectory toward the $30 range. Built on a fusion of artificial intelligence tools and decentralized physical infrastructure (DePIN), Ozak AI operates as a […] The post ChatGPT Indicates Ozak AI Could Reach $30 in a Multi-Year Arc, Turning Early Entries Into 214,000%+ Success Stories appeared first on Tekedia.

In 2025, Africa’s tech ecosystem entered a new phase as funding cautiously returned and deal activity recovered; acquisitions, not fundraising, began to define the next stage of growth. 

Flutterwave is launching stablecoin balances for its merchants and users across all its offerings through a collaboration with Nuvion and Turnkey to provide a secure, flexible, and verifiable stablecoin balance infrastructure. It is a major step in Flutterwave’s vision to make stablecoins a key pillar of Africa’s financial ecosystem, forming a core backbone for the next wave […]

When South Africa hosted the G20 Summit recently, its hospitality sector welcomed the world and showcased how technology is transforming guest experiences. With its travel and tourism sector projected to have reached a milestone of 1.9 million jobs last year, hotels, resorts, and conference venues are no longer relying solely on service and setting. They’re […]

Tekedia Capital congratulates our portfolio company, Conductor Quantum, for unveiling Coda , a breakthrough natural-language quantum computing system built on a powerful thesis: quantum computing will never scale if every program must be written as a hand-crafted circuit. The future is simple: describe the problem in plain language, and let the quantum engine do the […] The post Tekedia Capital Portfolio Startup, Conductor Quantum, Unveils Coda, A Natural Language Quantum Computing System appeared first on Tekedia.

The speed at which OpenAI is returning to global capital markets is becoming as notable as the technology it builds, offering a window into the economics of the AI boom and the pressures facing even its leading players. Barely weeks after finalizing a $40 billion investment led by SoftBank, OpenAI is now seeking another massive […] The post OpenAI Turns to the Middle East for Record $50bn Funding as Costs Soar and Monetization Pressure Mounts appeared first on Tekedia.