Runpod’s rise from a pair of repurposed cryptocurrency mining rigs in New Jersey basements to a global AI app hosting platform reads like a case study in timing, technical intuition, and stubborn bootstrapping. The startup’s trajectory cuts against much of the prevailing narrative around the AI boom, where scale is often bought with vast amounts […] The post From Basement Rigs to Backbone Infrastructure: How Runpod Quietly Built a Profitable Lane in the AI cloud race appeared first on Tekedia.

South Korea is projecting calm in the immediate aftermath of the United States’ decision to impose a 25% tariff on certain advanced artificial intelligence chips, but beneath the reassurance lies a deeper unease about where Washington’s semiconductor policy is heading and what it could ultimately mean for Asia’s chip powerhouses. Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo said […] The post South Korea Plays Down Immediate Fallout from U.S. Chip Tariffs, But Warns Risks Still Loom appeared first on Tekedia.

An African mobility fintech used trip data and rent-to-own financing to expand in India with Uber, scale EVs, and secure $10M in debt funding. The post Moove Expands to India: An African Mobility Success Story appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Elon Musk is seeking as much as $134 billion in damages from OpenAI and Microsoft, arguing that both companies benefited enormously from his early backing of the artificial intelligence startup and that those gains were improperly obtained after OpenAI abandoned its original mission. The bid is fast becoming one of the most consequential legal battles […] The post Musk seeks up to $134bn from OpenAI and Microsoft as dispute over AI control heads to jury trial appeared first on Tekedia.

Strategy chairman and Bitcoin advocate Michael Saylor has pushed back against critics who argue that companies holding Bitcoin are acting recklessly. In a recent podcast, he compared corporate treasury Strategies to individual investing, arguing that ownership levels vary, but the underlying decision to hold BTC is rational regardless of company size or business model. According […] The post Michael Saylor Pushes Back at Critics, Clarifies That Corporate Bitcoin Bets Are Not Reckless appeared first on Tekedia.

The global crypto market hit $3.23 trillion this week. While the Dogecoin (DOGE) price bull narrative targets $0.17, the recent Zcash (ZEC) price breakdown saw values test $380. But do these saturated giants truly offer life-changing multipliers? Analysts point to Zero Knowledge Proof (ZKP). Experts report billions in stagnant capital aggressively rotating from Zombie Chains […] The post Forget DOGE and ZEC: Smart Money is Rotating Millions into Zero Knowledge Proof for a Predicted 6000x Gains appeared first on Tekedia.

The European Union is moving closer to a binding crackdown on Chinese-made technology in sensitive sectors, signaling a sharp escalation in its effort to reduce strategic dependence on Beijing amid rising geopolitical tensions and intensifying pressure from Washington. According to the Financial Times, Brussels is preparing a proposal that would force EU member states to […] The post EU Prepares Mandatory Ban on Chinese Tech in Critical Infrastructure as Security Concerns Collide with Cost, Supply Chains, and Geopolitics appeared first on Tekedia.

Global markets maintain a solid $3.23 trillion market cap, but wild price swings limit room for growth. The Solana price prediction points toward $150, and the Avalanche price sits at $14. Yet these big names face crowded markets. Can these older assets really deliver the speed needed for life-changing wealth? Zero Knowledge Proof [ZKP] responds […] The post Why AVAX & SOL Holders Are Sweating: ZKP Auction Unlocks 190M Coin/Day Phase 2 With “Up Only” Code Ahead of Schedule appeared first on Tekedia.

The artificial intelligence boom is no longer just a story of rapid breakthroughs and bold promises. It is increasingly a story about money — staggering amounts of it — and how long investors are willing to keep writing cheques before profits appear. Across the industry, companies are spending tens of billions of dollars on ever-larger […] The post Is OpenAI Running Out of Money? Financial Experts Think so appeared first on Tekedia.

European equities closed Friday on a subdued note, as investors stepped back after a strong start to the year to reassess valuations, earnings prospects, and easing geopolitical risks. The pan-European STOXX 600 ended the session flat at 614.38 points, capping a week that was marked more by consolidation than conviction, even as the index logged […] The post European Shares Take a Pause After Strong Start to 2026; Luxury and Mining Stocks Drag on Market Mood appeared first on Tekedia.

Nigeria’s capital market operators have largely thrown their weight behind the Securities and Exchange Commission’s sweeping decision to raise minimum capital requirements across the industry, describing the move as overdue, well-telegraphed and central to restoring confidence in a market expected to play a critical role in President Bola Tinubu’s push for a $1 trillion economy. […] The post SEC’s Capital Overhaul Wins Industry Backing as Operators See Stronger Market, Not a Shakeout appeared first on Tekedia.

Decentralized AI systems face a challenge that has nothing to do with cryptography or consensus. The real obstacle is data volume. AI applications rely on large datasets, trained models, and complex files that traditional blockchains were never designed to manage efficiently. Zero Knowledge Proof approaches this limitation with an infrastructure-led mindset. Instead of forcing all […] The post What Is Zero Knowledge Proof: A Deep Dive Into ZKP’s Hybrid Storage Model for Data-Heavy Blockchains appeared first on Tekedia.

Italy has opened a fresh front in Europe’s widening scrutiny of mobile gaming, launching two investigations into Microsoft-owned Activision Blizzard over the design and monetisation of its hit smartphone titles Diablo Immortal and Call of Duty Mobile. The probes, announced by Italy’s competition watchdog, the Autorità Garante della Concorrenza e del Mercato (AGCM), accuse the […] The post Italy Turns Spotlight on Mobile Gaming Tactics as Regulators Probe Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard appeared first on Tekedia.

A hypercar most collectors will never lay eyes on is now the grand prize in a crypto casino giveaway. And unless you’re watching closely, your shot at it could pass you by. Spartans.com has launched an unprecedented promotion featuring the MANSORY Jesko Spartans Edition, a hypercar that exists as a single unit globally. Not for […] The post Spartans.com Is Giving Away a One-of-a-Kind Hypercar; The MANSORY Jesko Spartans Edition Draw Is Now Open appeared first on Tekedia.

The crypto market is showing contrasting momentum this week. Binance Coin price today has climbed from $787 to $911, breaking a bearish pattern and moving above key technical levels ahead of the Fermi hard fork, which cuts block times to 0.45 seconds and strengthens BSC’s network speed. Meanwhile, Zcash news highlights a 9% surge as […] The post Next Crypto to Explode: BNB & ZEC Price Climbs in Q1 While BlockDAG Eyes A $1 Breakout As Presale Ends appeared first on Tekedia.

When crypto projects fail, it is not due to a lack of demand. Most failures occur because the system cannot handle real-world activity. Networks freeze. Transactions stall. Rewards get delayed or vanish. When that happens, trust erodes, the token price drops, and momentum disappears. Zero Knowledge Proof (ZKP) is taking a different approach. The project […] The post ZKP Invests $17M in Proof Pods for Failure Mitigation and Unlock Massive 100x-10000x ROI appeared first on Tekedia.

Taiwan is seeking to lock in a deeper strategic role in the United States’ artificial intelligence push after clinching a sweeping trade and investment deal that ties tariff relief to massive new commitments by Taiwanese technology companies on U.S. soil. According to Reuters, Vice Premier Cheng Li-chiun said on Friday that the agreement was framed […] The post Taiwan Pitches Itself as Washington’s AI Partner After Landmark Trade Deal Deepens Semiconductor Ties appeared first on Tekedia.

Senior officials in the Trump administration on Friday sharply criticized Canada’s decision to allow a limited number of Chinese electric vehicles into its market, warning that Ottawa would come to regret the move and making clear that the vehicles would be barred from entering the United States. Speaking at a Ford manufacturing plant in Ohio, […] The post U.S. warns Canada over Chinese EV Access, Says Ottawa Will Regret it appeared first on Tekedia.

One of artificial intelligence’s most enduring selling points is its promise to dramatically boost productivity. In theory, smarter tools should allow people and businesses to do more with less, lifting incomes and accelerating growth. In practice, Anthropic is warning that who actually benefits from those gains may depend less on ingenuity and more on geography […] The post AI’s Productivity Promise Risks Deepening the Global Wealth Gap, Anthropic Warns appeared first on Tekedia.

Bags App is a Solana-based launchpad and trading platform focused on memecoins and creator tokens. It allows anyone to easily launch tokens, trade them, and earn fees and royalties—often routing trading fees directly to creators or projects. It’s gained traction as an alternative to platforms like Pump.fun, emphasizing creator economy mechanics where token performance funds […] The post Bags App Overnight Traction Continued with AI Memes Leading the Pack appeared first on Tekedia.

Monero (XMR), the leading privacy-focused cryptocurrency, has surged to a new all-time high (ATH) in mid-January 2026, breaking above the $797 mark around January 14, 2026. This capped an explosive rally, with reports highlighting gains of over 50-60% in the preceding week or roughly 60%+ in broader recent periods like monthly or YTD surges in […] The post Monero Dominates Privacy Coins as XMR Surges to ATH appeared first on Tekedia.

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Last year, a major Chinese institution approached me with a  proposal, and it was simple and tempting: Research Funding: A yearly grant between $180,000 and $280,000 for 2–3 years. Minimal Commitment: Just one hour a week to mentor students and provide updates. Global Exposure: A one-week annual visit or sabbatical in China to engage collaborators. […] The post The Age of China appeared first on Tekedia.

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OpenAI on Friday said it will begin testing advertising inside ChatGPT in the coming weeks, a long-anticipated move that marks a turning point for the artificial intelligence company as it searches for sustainable ways to finance the immense cost of building and running large-scale AI systems. The ads will initially be shown to adult users […] The post OpenAI Tests ads in ChatGPT, betting on Advertising to Fund Soaring AI costs Without Eroding Trust appeared first on Tekedia.

Nikita Bier, X’s Head of Product, announced a major policy update revising the platform’s developer API rules. X will no longer permit apps that reward users for posting content on the platform—specifically calling out “InfoFi” (Information Finance) models. These apps incentivize posting often with crypto tokens or points to drive engagement, but Bier cited them […] The post Information Finance (Info Fi) Ends As X Updates Policy, Banning Reward-based Posting appeared first on Tekedia.

West Virginia has recently proposed legislation to establish a form of strategic reserve that includes Bitcoin and gold along with other precious metals. This development emerged in mid-January 2026, with State Senator Chris Rose introducing Senate Bill 143 (SB143), titled the Inflation Protection Act of 2026. The bill would authorize the West Virginia Treasury or […] The post West Virginia Proposed Legislation to Form of Strategic Reserve which Includes Bitcoin and Gold appeared first on Tekedia.

Interactive Brokers (IBKR) announced that eligible clients of Interactive Brokers LLC can now fund their brokerage accounts using USDC (USD Coin), a stablecoin backed 1:1 by the US dollar. This enables 24/7 account funding, including weekends and holidays, with near-instant processing—often within minutes—allowing clients to deposit funds and start trading across over 170 global markets […] The post Key Impacts of Interactive Brokers’ Stablecoin Integration appeared first on Tekedia.

U.S. President Donald Trump’s renewed push to acquire or control Greenland—framed officially as a national security issue—is intertwined with the private interests of major American tech billionaires. Trump has repeatedly described Greenland as strategically vital for U.S. defense, citing threats from Russia and China in the Arctic, access to rare earth minerals critical for technology […] The post The Tech Billionaires Behind Trump’s Arctic Greenland Obsession appeared first on Tekedia.

TikTok has made a decision to roll out a new age-detection system across Europe, reflecting a recalibration by the platform as governments move from warning shots to hard regulation on children’s access to social media, Reuters reports. The move follows Australia’s enactment of a landmark law restricting children under 16 from using social media, a […] The post TikTok Tightens Age Detection Across Europe as Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban Raises the Stakes appeared first on Tekedia.

The Trump administration is moving to redraw the balance of power costs in the U.S. electricity market, pressing the nation’s largest grid operator to make technology companies shoulder a greater share of the burden created by the AI boom. At the center of the push is PJM Interconnection. This vast regional grid supplies electricity to […] The post Trump Moves to Make Tech Companies Pay for Power Plants as Data Centers Strain America’s Largest Grid appeared first on Tekedia.

Dutch semiconductor equipment company ASML shares climb to fresh record highs following TSMC’s blockbuster earnings, underlining a quiet but powerful truth in the global semiconductor race that no matter how fierce the competition among chip designers and manufacturers becomes, the real bottleneck — and leverage point — sits with the companies that control the tools. […] The post ASML hits record high on AI boost — Shows Who Really Holds the Keys to the AI Chip Boom appeared first on Tekedia.

Africa's 2025 healthtech rules tighten: founders must secure licences, enforce data privacy, and adopt HL7/FHIR to operate and scale across borders. The post Healthtech Regulation 2025: What Founders Need to Know appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Tunisian startup uses solar-powered atmospheric water generators to produce 20–30 L/day of mineralized drinking water, cutting plastic waste and CO₂ across 140+ deployments. The post Watertech Innovation: Kumulus Turns Air into Water in Tunisia appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Nigeria’s inflation picture for 2025 looks markedly different after the National Bureau of Statistics’ December overhaul of its Consumer Price Index methodology, even though the broad direction of travel remains downward. What has changed is not the reality of prices Nigerians faced throughout the year, but how that reality is measured, compared, and interpreted. A […] The post Nigeria’s 2025 Inflation was on Decline – But It’s The NBS Revised Method, Not Prices Falling appeared first on Tekedia.