X has recently implemented restrictions on programmatic replies via its API specifically to combat automated reply spam, particularly from AI and LLM-generated content. This change was announced by the official X Developers account and detailed in their developer community forum. Programmatic replies using the POST /2/tweets endpoint are now restricted. You can only post a […] The post X Restricts Programmatic Bot Replies to Boost Genuine Users Interaction appeared first on Tekedia.

FedEx has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government seeking a full refund of tariffs it paid under emergency powers invoked by President Donald Trump. FedEx sued in the U.S. Court of International Trade. The suit targets U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and its commissioner, Rodney Scott, along with the U.S. government. FedEx is […] The post FedEx Sues US Government Seeking Refunds of Tariff Payments  appeared first on Tekedia.

IBM’s stock experienced a sharp decline on February 23, 2026 with effects carrying into the 24th, following an announcement from Anthropic about enhancements to its Claude AI model—specifically, capabilities in Claude Code for modernizing legacy COBOL systems. The drop was significant: IBM shares fell around 13% not exactly 10%, though intraday lows hit near that […] The post IBM and Related Stocks Plummeted on Anthropic-COBOL Blog Posts appeared first on Tekedia.

The Central Bank of Nigeria has reduced the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) by 50 basis points to 26.5 percent from 27 percent, marking its first easing move after an extended tightening cycle. The decision was taken at the 304th meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) in Abuja, with Governor Olayemi Cardoso announcing the outcome. […] The post Central Bank of Nigeria Cuts Interest Rate to 26.5% as Disinflation Continues appeared first on Tekedia.

In 2025, Africa distinguished itself as one of the fastest-growing equity funding regions globally, delivering stronger year-on-year growth than several major markets despite attracting only a small fraction of worldwide capital. According to report by Africa: The Big Deal, the continent’s startup ecosystem saw a notable rise in equity funding in 2025, with total capital […] The post Africa’s Equity Funding Growth Outpaces Global Peers in 2025 – Report appeared first on Tekedia.

Japan’s strategy is to lock in the 15% ceiling agreed last year and prevent Trump’s new across-the-board tariff from being layered on top, a risk that could directly hit autos and unsettle corporate investment plans. Japan has formally asked the United States to ensure that its treatment under Washington’s new tariff regime remains at least […] The post Japan Seeks Clarity on U.S. Tariff Shift as Trade Deal Faces New Test Ahead of Takaichi Visit appeared first on Tekedia.

Tesla’s European sales fell for a 13th straight month in January, while Chinese rival BYD posted a 165% surge in registrations, underscoring a sharp shift in the region’s EV market. Tesla recorded its 13th consecutive month of declining sales in Europe in January, as intensifying competition and brand headwinds weighed on performance, according to fresh […] The post Tesla’s European Slide Extends to 13 Months as BYD Accelerates Market Share Gains appeared first on Tekedia.

President Donald Trump has announced a 15% global tariff on imports to the United States, escalating his trade policy shortly after a major Supreme Court setback. On February 20, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that Trump exceeded his authority by imposing sweeping “reciprocal” and other tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act […] The post A Look At Trump’s 15% Global Tariffs As Markets Shift Toward Safe Havens appeared first on Tekedia.

Tether (USDT) is on pace for a second consecutive month of declining market cap in early 2026. In January, USDT experienced a slight decline, with reports citing a drop of around $1.2 billion in market cap and supply. Ongoing as of February: The circulating supply/market cap has fallen by approximately $1.5 billion so far this […] The post Tether USDT on a Second Consecutive Month of Declining Market Cap  appeared first on Tekedia.

The Treasury market is being pulled in opposing directions — tariff-driven inflation risk on one side and geopolitical safe-haven demand on the other — leaving yields modestly higher but directionally uncertain. U.S. Treasury yields ticked up Tuesday as investors reassessed trade policy risk following last week’s Supreme Court ruling against President Donald Trump’s use of […] The post Treasury Yields Rise as Markets Weigh Tariff Fallout and Await Trump’s Address appeared first on Tekedia.

Analysis of 2026 fintech deals, lead investors, and the policies that make Kigali a fast-growing fintech hub in East Africa. The post Rwanda Fintech Funding 2026: Key Deals, Investor List, and Why Kigali Is Winning appeared first on Tech In Africa.

China is closely monitoring the implications of President Donald Trump’s new 15% universal tariff on all imports and will decide “in due course” whether to adjust countermeasures, a commerce ministry official said Tuesday, a day after Trump raised the temporary levy from 10% to 15% under Section 122 of the 1974 Trade Act. According to […] The post China Adopts Measured Stance on Trump’s New 15% Global Tariff, Signals Openness to Talks While Keeping Retaliatory Options Open appeared first on Tekedia.

Overview of Africa's 2026 AI laws, startup compliance risks, and opportunities from sandboxes, funding, and localized AI solutions. The post AI Regulation in Africa 2026: New Laws, Compliance Risks, and Startup Opportunities appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Spiro, an electric mobility company, has raised $50 million (KES 6.5 billion) in debt financing, according to company statements. Afreximbank participated alongside Nithio and Africa Go Green Fund managed by Cygnum Capital. The financing follows a $100 million investment Spiro secured in October 2025.The proceeds will fund rollout of battery-swapping infrastructure in existing and new […] The post Electric Mobility Company Spiro Raises $50 Million Debt Financing appeared first on Tech In Africa.

The price of cryptocurrencies have declined sharply amid renewed tariff tensions and rising anxiety over the global impact of artificial intelligence on markets. Bitcoin saw a significant decline, sending its price below $63,000 on Tuesday, with analysts attributing the downturn to a mix of macro shocks that rattled the already fragile market sentiment. “Bitcoin’s move […] The post Crypto Markets Slide Below $63,000 as Tariff Fears And AI Disruption Shake Investor Confidence appeared first on Tekedia.

Mark Zandi warns that elevated valuations, rising speculative behavior, and fragile Treasury market dynamics could combine to trigger a sell-off severe enough to spill from Wall Street into the broader U.S. economy. The U.S. stock market has wavered in 2026 as investors juggle tariff uncertainty, artificial intelligence–driven volatility, and persistent inflation pressures. But for Mark […] The post Moody’s Zandi Warns Elevated Asset Prices Could Reverse as Economic Signals Weaken appeared first on Tekedia.

The European Parliament has suspended ratification of the 2025 EU-U.S. trade agreement after Washington imposed new universal tariffs, with Bernd Lange warning the bloc is prepared to act if the deal is undermined. Transatlantic trade relations have entered a renewed phase of uncertainty after the European Parliament paused ratification of the 2025 EU-U.S. trade agreement, […] The post EU Accuses U.S. Of Altering Tariff Deal, Signals Retaliation & Pauses Trade Deal Ratification appeared first on Tekedia.

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued updated staff guidance that significantly eases the treatment of certain stablecoins under broker-dealer capital rules, making them far more attractive for integration into traditional finance (TradFi). The SEC’s Division of Trading and Markets added clarification to its Frequently Asked Questions Relating to Crypto Asset Activities and Distributed Ledger […] The post U.S. SEC Adjusts Broker-Dealer Capital Rules to make Stablecoins more Attractive in Tradfi appeared first on Tekedia.

The rapid development of blockchain technologies has impacted multiple industries, including online gaming. One significant outcome is the rise of crypto casinos — gambling platforms that allow users to wager with cryptocurrencies like bitcoin either alongside or instead of traditional currencies. This article explores what is a crypto casino, how these platforms operate, user experiences […] The post What are Bitcoin Casinos and What Makes Them So Popular? appeared first on Tekedia.

Finding strong top crypto coins in today’s market is becoming a real challenge. Aave crypto has fallen to $114, even after crossing a remarkable $1 billion threshold in Real World Assets. Meanwhile, Solana price prediction signals lean bearish around $79, with buyers unable to push the price past the $90 ceiling. Both assets carry solid […] The post Aave Drops to $114 and Solana Sits at $79, But BlockDAG’s 40x Entry Price Has Just Entered Its Final Hours appeared first on Tekedia.

Data hosting has been an international business for a long time, but in recent years, a growing question about how to approach it has arisen, with African countries in a relatively unique position. There are both benefits and drawbacks to choosing to keep digital information domestically or to outsource storage overseas. Let’s pick apart this […] The post The Logistics of Hosting African Data Abroad appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Only 20 of Nigeria’s 33 deposit money banks have met the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) new minimum capital requirements less than a month before the March 31, 2026, deadline.

With just 2 days remaining, anticipation is building for Digital Retail Africa 2026 (#DRA2026). Hosted by IT News Africa in Cape Town in partnership with The Retail Institute of South Africa (RISA) & The E- Commerce Forum of Africa. DRA2026 promises a high-impact program focused on the technologies and strategies reshaping Africa’s retail ecosystem. DRA2026 […]

The global smartphone industry is now driven by AI built directly into your device. For Samsung Electronics, the main stage for showing this vision is the Galaxy Unpacked event series. 

Digital lenders in Nigeria may begin cautiously lowering borrowing costs after the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) cut the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) to 26.5% from 27% on Tuesday, signalling a potential easing of the country’s prolonged high-interest-rate environment.

Slotegrator, a B2B solutions provider for the iGaming industry, has announced the launch of an AI-powered assistant within its Anti-fraud module—a feature the company positions as a new approach to risk analytics for iGaming operators. Unlike traditional anti-fraud tools that rely solely on static dashboards and manual analysis, the AI anti-fraud assistant transforms existing analytical […]

Rather than fighting for a slice of traditional banking rails that were never built with North Africa in mind, a handful of startups are building on top of borderless, 24/7 digital money and designing the user experience around local realities from day one.

MoneyHash announced a new partnership with Wayl, a local payment solutions provider, checkout engine, and merchant of record supporting global and regional businesses entering the Iraqi market. By working with Wayl, MoneyHash extends its reach into Iraq, enabling businesses to navigate local payment requirements through trusted, market-specific infrastructure, while supporting expansion into an e-commerce platform […]

BGD Labs (Bored Ghosts Developing), the primary development team responsible for building and maintaining key parts of the Aave protocol including Aave v3, governance infrastructure, security modules like Umbrella, and more, has announced they will cease contributions to the Aave DAO. The announcement came via their post on the Aave governance forum. Their current service […] The post A Look At Reasons BGD Labs Exited Aave DAO  appeared first on Tekedia.

U.S. spot Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) ETFs are continuing extended streaks of weekly net outflows, marking a notable shift in institutional sentiment amid broader market pressures like macroeconomic uncertainty, risk-off behavior, and potential policy factors. Spot BTC ETFs have recorded five consecutive weeks of net outflows, the longest such streak since early 2025 around […] The post US Spot Bitcoin and Ethereum Prices Continue Extended Streaks of Weekly Outflows  appeared first on Tekedia.

Shiriki Pay, baked in the M-PESA app, allows a user to add up to two beneficiaries who can pay merchants using the sponsor’s wallet balance, subject to a preset monthly cap.

Spiro has closed a $50 million debt funding backed by Afreximbank, Nithio, and Africa Go Green Fund, after a $100 million raise in October 2025.

In a tender notice on Monday, the regulator has invited consultants to help review the two laws that define its powers in a bid to strengthen provisions related to digital banking, fintech regulation, consumer protection, and cybersecurity.”

Hayo, a global innovator in digital solutions, has expanded its footprint in Francophone Africa with an on-the-ground presence in Senegal. Abdoulaye DABO has been appointed as Senior Partnership and Strategy Manager to support French-speaking markets in West Africa. Abdoulaye DABO has almost a decade of telecoms experience in Africa, including roles at Airtel, LAfrica Mobile, […]

The U.S. Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision Friday, striking down President Donald Trump’s use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose broad import tariffs, has significantly diminished his negotiating leverage ahead of a high-stakes summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping in April, analysts said Monday. The ruling — which declared IEEPA does not […] The post Supreme Court Ruling Weakens Trump’s Tariff Leverage Ahead of Xi Summit, Giving China Stronger Hand on Taiwan and Trade Terms appeared first on Tekedia.

Builders on the Lisk network can now use Quidax’s digital asset infrastructure to access stablecoins and local currencies.