U.S. Treasury yields held largely steady on Monday, but the calm in the bond market masked a deeper unease as investors positioned for two potentially market-moving catalysts. The Treasury market is in a waiting phase ahead of President Donald Trump’s press conference on the Iran conflict and the release of the personal consumption expenditures (PCE) […] The post Treasury Yields Hold Near Multi-Month Highs as Markets Brace for Trump’s Iran War Update and Inflation Test appeared first on Tekedia.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) recently published a note titled “Tokenized Finance”, analyzing how representing financial assets and liabilities on programmable digital ledgers via permissioned shared ledgers, smart contracts, and tokenized money represents a structural shift in financial architecture. While tokenization promises benefits like near-instant (atomic) settlement, 24/7 trading, greater transparency, reduced intermediary costs, improved […] The post IMF Analyses How Smart Contracts and Tokenized Finance Represent a Structural Shift in Financial Architecture appeared first on Tekedia.

Marc Andreessen, co-founder of Andreessen Horowitz, posted on X saying AGI is already here – it’s just not evenly distributed yet. This echoes similar recent comments from tech leaders like Nvidia’s Jensen Huang, who has also suggested we’ve achieved AGI in a practical sense. Andreessen’s phrasing plays on the famous quip about the future or […] The post Andreessen Horowitz Posits Artificial General Intelligence is Already Here But Not Evenly Distributed Yet  appeared first on Tekedia.

Bitcoin reclaimed the $70,000 psychological level on Sunday (April 5–6, 2026), as broader risk assets showed signs of recovery amid easing geopolitical tensions and positive market sentiment. Recent Price Action On April 5, Bitcoin opened around $67,291 and climbed to a high of $69,088 before closing near $68,982. Early on April 6, it pushed above […] The post Bitcoin Reclaimed the $70K Psychological Level Over the Weekend  appeared first on Tekedia.

The Solana Foundation has partnered with Project Eleven, a cryptography firm specializing in post-quantum security for digital assets, to test quantum-resistant signatures on the Solana network. The collaboration was announced in December 2025. Project Eleven conducted a full quantum threat assessment for Solana’s infrastructure including validators, wallets, and cryptographic assumptions and deployed a functioning testnet […] The post Solana Foundation Partners with Project Eleven on Quantum Resistance  appeared first on Tekedia.

U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $1.32 billion in net inflows for March 2026, marking the first positive monthly figure since October 2025 and snapping a four-month streak of outflows which totaled around $6.3 billion from November 2025 through February 2026. This reversal coincided with Bitcoin posting its first positive monthly price candle in six months, […] The post US Spot Bitcoin ETFs Recorded $1.32B in Net Inflows for March  appeared first on Tekedia.

Charles Schwab has confirmed plans to launch spot trading for Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) in the first half of 2026, with a limited rollout starting as early as Q2 potentially by the end of June. The offering will come through a new dedicated Schwab Crypto account, provided via its banking subsidiary; Charles Schwab Premier […] The post Charles Schwab Plans to Launch Spot Trading for Bitcoin and Ethereum  appeared first on Tekedia.

For years, the savviest hedge funds and asset managers carved out an advantage by tapping so-called alternative data, credit-card receipts, cellphone-tracked foot traffic, satellite images of parking lots, and crop fields that traditional market feeds could never provide. That edge has now largely disappeared. The information once considered exotic has become table stakes, available to […] The post Wall Street’s New Alpha Gold Mine is The Data Locked Inside Their Own Walls – BlackRock VP appeared first on Tekedia.

JPMorgan Chase chief executive Jamie Dimon has delivered one of his most sweeping shareholder letters in years, weaving together war, inflation, regulation, private-credit risk, and artificial intelligence into a stark warning that the global economy may be entering a more volatile and structurally uncertain phase. More than a review of JPMorgan’s performance, the annual letter […] The post JPMorgan Chief Dimon Sounds Alarm on War, Inflation, and AI, Calls for U.S. Economic Reset appeared first on Tekedia.

Anthropic has acquired the stealth biotech AI startup Coefficient Bio in an all-stock deal valued at roughly $400 million. The deal, which closed around early April 2026, brings a small team; fewer than 10 people, many former Genentech computational biology researchers from Prescient Design into Anthropic’s growing Healthcare and Life Sciences division. Coefficient Bio, founded […] The post Anthropic Acquires Coefficient Bio for $400M in an All-Stock Deal  appeared first on Tekedia.

The crypto market is heating up, and three names are driving the conversation. Analysts are revising their Ethereum price prediction as ETH climbs back above $2,100 on the back of a bold foundation move. Meanwhile, the hype price is holding steady, quietly supported by a daily buyback mechanism that creates real structural demand. Both coins […] The post BlockDAG’s $0.00025 Final Round Sees Record Demand Before Exchange Launch; Latest On ETH & HYPE appeared first on Tekedia.

Market sentiment currently reflects a period of intense caution, yet forward-thinking investors see this as a prime moment for strategic positioning. While some altcoins navigate temporary turbulence, Pippin serves as a notable case study: a 10% dip following whale movements has tested investor resolve, leaving the $0.0427 support level as a vital threshold. Similarly, Dogecoin […] The post BlockDAG’s $0.000022 Entry for 85x ROI Ends in Hours as Pippin & Dogecoin Flatline appeared first on Tekedia.

The online betting industry has seen rapid changes over the last decade, fueled by advances in mobile technology, fast payment systems and growing adoption of digital currencies. Although technological progress provides easy and convenient access to play, the concerns regarding safety, fair play and good governance still persist. The good news is that modern players […] The post Why Trust and Verification Matter More Than Ever in Online Betting appeared first on Tekedia.

Bitcoin climbed above the $70,000 mark on Monday, April 6, for the first time since March 25, as investors reacted to shifting geopolitical signals and renewed institutional interest. The world’s largest cryptocurrency rose more than 3.5%, climbing as high as $70,234,  before trimming gains to trade around $69,660 at the time of reporting. The rally […] The post Bitcoin Surges Past $70,000 Amid Geopolitical Tensions and ETF Anticipation appeared first on Tekedia.

Custodian Investment Plc’s latest audited accounts show a sharp spike in regulatory penalties in the 2025 financial year, a development that throws fresh light on compliance risks within Nigeria’s financial services sector, even as the group delivered a robust earnings performance. According to the company’s audited financial statements filed with the Nigerian Exchange, total penalties […] The post Custodian’s Regulatory Fines Jump 2,000% to N419m, but Strong Earnings Cushion the Blow appeared first on Tekedia.

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has issued a stark warning about the ongoing war with Iran, highlighting its potential to disrupt global energy markets and reignite inflationary pressures. Dimon, who leads the $4.8 trillion banking giant, pointed to the risk of significant and persistent oil and commodity price shocks stemming from the conflict. These disruptions, […] The post JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon Warns: Iran War Could Spike Inflation And Crash Markets appeared first on Tekedia.

After years of equity, debt, and fund investments across Africa, AHL Venture Partners concluded that private credit is what actually works. Here's why.

The Deputy Director of Elections and Information Technology for the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC), Rashid Tanko-Computer, has said President John Dramani Mahama’s push for visa-free access across Africa is in line with the Pan-African ideals of Ghana’s first President, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah.

There is a quiet tragedy hidden in our loudest moments of joy. Birthdays arrive with cakes layered in sugar. Promotions are toasted with bottles that burn the throat and numb the senses. Festivities overflow with oily delicacies, sugary drinks, and indulgences we have been conditioned to call “happiness.”

Policy think tank IMANI Africa is urging President John Dramani Mahama to formally restate a 2014 position from his first administration that gave public institutions the freedom to place insurance based on merit, value for money, and competitive capacity. The call comes in the third instalment of IMANI's Insurance Question series, authored by IMANI associate Kay Codjoe, which argues that a simple, direct clarification from the Presidency would resolve the growing controversy over alleged political interference in Ghana's insurance sector. "That position must be restated, not as history, but as present policy," the analysis states. "Because today, ambiguity is doing the work that law has not done."

Accra is set to host the maiden edition of Katon Praise 2026, a groundbreaking global worship experience designed to unite hearts across nations through authentic, Spirit-led worship.

Kumasi is alive with Easter cheer as families converge on the Rattray Park for the much-anticipated annual Luv FM Family Party in the Park. The event, now a staple of the Ashanti regional capital’s festive calendar, brings together parents, children, and community members for a day of bonding, entertainment, and fun. According to event organisers, patrons are queuing in high spirits, ready to enjoy the day’s activities. “We are thrilled to welcome families from across the region. Today is all about laughter, fun, and creating memorable moments together,” a spokesperson for Luv FM said on Sunday, April 5.

A midwife and rural health worker, Eyram Davordzi-Banini, is calling on the government to extend rural incentives to cover all CHPS zones and compounds, warning that many communities would be left with no healthcare at all if rural nurses and midwives are not given the recognition and support they deserve.

Some of the world’s leading gospel ministers, including Phil Thompson, Travis Greene, Moses Bliss, Sinach, Diana Hamilton, Joe Mettle, MOG, GUC, Joyous Celebration, Team Eternity and Bethel Revival Choir, have been announced as headline performers for Katon Praise 2026, a global worship event scheduled for April 17, 2026, at the Accra Sports Stadium and streamed worldwide via Katon Meet. The event, themed “To See Jesus Glorified,” marks the first edition of what organisers describe as a long-term annual worship movement connecting believers across continents through Spirit-led praise.

The government says it is considering sourcing raw materials locally as part of efforts to stabilise sachet water prices and protect consumers from rising production costs.

John Dramani Mahama is set to visit France at the invitation of Emmanuel Macron. The visit presents a timely opportunity to deepen economic cooperation in ways that deliver measurable value.

The deal adds to a growing list of acquisitions among local crypto startups and reflects the steady consolidation underway in Nigeria’s digital asset ecosystem.

Lawyer and energy expert Lom-Nuku Ahlijah has called for urgent diversification of Ghana’s energy mix, warning that the country’s heavy dependence on oil leaves it vulnerable to global price shocks.

The ‘Big Push’ infrastructure initiative has received intense scrutiny in recent weeks. The NDC government promised in its manifesto to spend US$10 billion on infrastructure projects within four years.

The global economic fallout from the Iran war is now extending far beyond oil, with helium emerging as one of the most strategically vulnerable commodities in the conflict’s wake. Often dismissed as a gas for party balloons, helium has become a critical industrial input whose sharp price surge is already sending ripples through semiconductor manufacturing, […] The post Helium Shock from Iran War Threatens Chips, Hospitals, and Space Missions as Prices Double appeared first on Tekedia.

OPEC+ has agreed in principle to increase its collective oil production quotas by 206,000 barrels per day for May, three sources familiar with the group’s talks told Reuters on Sunday. The move, however, amounts to little more than a paper adjustment while the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran continues to paralyze the world’s most vital oil […] The post OPEC+ Agrees to Raise Output Quotas by 206,000 bpd for May as Iran War Triggers One of the Worst Oil Shocks in History appeared first on Tekedia.

Britain is stepping up efforts to persuade Anthropic to deepen its presence in the country, in what appears to be a calculated attempt by Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government to turn a transatlantic regulatory clash into a strategic gain for the UK’s ambitions in artificial intelligence. The move following Anthropic’s escalating clash with the U.S. […] The post Britain Moves to Lure Anthropic as U.S. Defense Clash Opens Strategic Window in AI Race appeared first on Tekedia.

The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Ghana (EPCG), Rt. Rev. Dr. Lt. Col. Bliss Divine Kofi Agbeko (Rtd) has delivered an Easter message urging leaders to embrace courage and humility in their service to society.

A lot of decisions used to come down to instinct. You asked someone with experience, trusted your gut, and moved forward. That still happens, but it doesn’t work as well as it used to. Markets move faster, information spreads quickly, and small mistakes cost more than before. You can see it in business, in tech, […] The post Why Decision-Making Now Depends On Data, Not Assumptions appeared first on Tekedia.

In Nunyãdume, the elders say: “When a man runs into the village shouting that a child is dying, you do not ask who will pay before you open the gate.”

Tension flared at an Easter convention organised by the Church of Pentecost in Nyanyano in the Gomoa East District of the Central Region, after suspected land guards reportedly invaded the venue and disrupted proceedings on Sunday, April 5.