The distinction between Spot Bitcoin (actual, on-chain BTC held in wallets or direct custody) and Paper Bitcoin; synthetic or derivative claims like exchange balances, ETF shares, futures, lending positions, or unallocated accounts that represent exposure without necessarily backing every unit with real coins. This split creates what many analysts call a structural supply imbalance, where […] The post A Look At Paper Bitcoin, ETFs and MicroStrategy’s Unrealized Losses  appeared first on Tekedia.

A classic deleveraging cascade is where falling prices trigger forced closures of leveraged positions especially long bets, creating additional selling pressure that pushes prices lower in a self-reinforcing loop. What’s Happening Right Now The crypto market has been experiencing sharp sell-offs, with Bitcoin dropping significantly recently testing lows around $60,000–$65,000 in some reports, down roughly […] The post Liquidations Accelerate in Crypto Market as Leverage Unwinds appeared first on Tekedia.

Staying close to communities in what Hautefeuille labels as being ‘on the ground’ has helped her realise that places that are very misunderstood from the outside. 

The report shows that more than half of institutions now consider themselves digitally mature, with 54% reporting advanced digital capabilities, up from 48% in 2024.

India’s central bank is signaling a prolonged pause on rate cuts, betting that trade relief from Washington and Brussels will cushion growth even as global risks mount. India’s central bank kept its policy rate unchanged on Friday, opting for caution as newly secured trade deals with the United States and the European Union reshape the […] The post RBI Holds Rates at 5.25% as Trade Deals Ease External Risks, Shifting Focus to Liquidity and Transmission appeared first on Tekedia.

Polymarket’s parent company, Blockratize Inc., has filed trademark applications for “POLY” and “$POLY” with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Polymarket is preparing to launch its own native token, likely called $POLY.Key details from reports: The filings cover categories such as downloadable software for blockchain-based prediction markets, financial services involving virtual currency, cryptocurrency […] The post Polymarket Files to Trademark POLY and $POLY  appeared first on Tekedia.

Analytics from firms like Santiment highlighted a notable contraction in the market cap of major stablecoins, a drop of around $2.2–2.7 billion in top stablecoins like USDC and USDT. Normally, when investors sell riskier crypto assets like Bitcoin or altcoins during downturns, they park proceeds in stablecoins as “sidelines” within the ecosystem—preparing for potential re-entry […] The post Stablecoins Supply Shrank Amid Crypto Volatility appeared first on Tekedia.

How CasinoBonusesFinder Is Redefining Bonus Discovery Through Technology and Transparency Finding a genuinely usable casino promotion in the UK has become harder than it should be. Bonus lists go out of date quickly, terms are often vague, and many offers vanish just when a player tries to claim them. CasinoBonusesFinder was created to address exactly […] The post CasinoBonusesFinder: Redefining Bonus Discovery with Transparency and Smart Technology appeared first on Tekedia.

The scale of Stellantis’ writedown is less about one bad year and more about a strategic reckoning facing legacy carmakers caught between political ambition, consumer reality, and intensifying global competition. Shares in Stellantis suffered one of their steepest single-day falls in years on Friday after the automaker warned that a sweeping business reset would cost […] The post Stellantis shares plunge 27% as costly reset exposes risks of racing ahead of EV demand appeared first on Tekedia.

Bitcoin is showing early signs of stabilization after a turbulent week, rebounding above the $70,000 level as buyers cautiously step back in. The recovery follows sharp volatility that rattled market sentiment, leaving investors weighing whether the move marks the start of a sustained rebound or just a temporary relief rally. This week, BTC traded to […] The post Bitcoin Attempts Recovery, Retraces Above $70k After Dramatic Drop appeared first on Tekedia.

Ecobank Transnational Incorporated closed the 2025 financial year with a strong earnings performance, underscoring the resilience of its pan-African banking model amid tighter financial conditions and rising credit risks across several of its core markets. The lender reported a profit before tax of N1.27 trillion for the year ended 31 December 2025, a 30% increase […] The post Ecobank Posts N1.27tn Profit Before Tax in 2025 as Interest Income and Fees Drive Pan-African Growth appeared first on Tekedia.

An employee reportedly made a critical input error during a small promotional reward distribution intended as 2,000 KRW, or roughly $1.50 USD per eligible user, as a “random box prize.” Instead, due to mixing up the tickers/symbols typing BTC instead of KRW, hundreds of users were accidentally credited with large amounts of Bitcoin—totaling around 2,000 […] The post Bithumb Fat-finger Mistake Resulted in 2000 BTC Losses  appeared first on Tekedia.

Perpetual decentralized exchanges (Perp DEXes) recorded over $70 billion in daily trading volume amid a significant market sell-off with notable deleveraging in BTC, ETH, SOL, etc. This marks the second-highest single-day volume ever for the sector. The all-time high remains October 10, 2025 often called the “10/10” or “1011” flash crash, when volumes hit around […] The post Perp DEXes Hit $70B Single Day Volume  appeared first on Tekedia.

Tesla’s China-produced electric vehicle deliveries showed modest resilience in January 2026, rising 9% year-on-year to 69,129 units from 63,238 in January 2025, according to data published by the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) on Wednesday. The figures, which reflect shipments from Tesla’s Shanghai Gigafactory for both domestic sales and exports, placed Tesla third among major […] The post Tesla Maintains Foothold in China with Modest January Delivery Growth Amid Industry Slowdown and New Regulatory Headwinds appeared first on Tekedia.

The African ecommerce landscape presents one of the most compelling growth opportunities of our generation. With over 500 million internet users and a rapidly expanding middle class, entrepreneurs who crack the marketplace model here will build transformative businesses. But success demands more than ambition – it requires understanding the unique infrastructure challenges that separate thriving […] The post How to Build a Profitable Marketplace in Africa: Trust Infrastructure, Payments, and Lifecycle Email Marketing appeared first on Tekedia.

Goldman Sachs is accelerating its bet on artificial intelligence, partnering with AI startup Anthropic to build autonomous agents that could fundamentally reshape how core banking functions are performed, from trade accounting to client onboarding. For the past six months, the Wall Street giant has been working closely with embedded Anthropic engineers to co-develop AI agents […] The post Goldman Sachs Bets on AI Agents With Anthropic Partnership to Automate Core Banking Functions appeared first on Tekedia.

The global artificial intelligence buildout is no longer straining only cutting-edge GPUs. It is now tightening the supply of the more traditional computing backbone that underpins data centers, cloud services, and enterprise IT. Fresh warnings from Intel and AMD to Chinese customers about server CPU shortages underscore how the AI infrastructure race is cascading through […] The post AI Boom Triggers Server CPU Crunch as Intel and AMD Reportedly Warn Chinese Customers of Lengthy Delays appeared first on Tekedia.

The debate over whether money can buy happiness was reignited this week by Elon Musk’s somber tweet on Wednesday. The tweet, accompanied by a sad-face emoji, reads: “Whoever said ‘money can’t buy happiness’ really knew what they were talking about.” The post, from the world’s wealthiest individual with a net worth close to $1 trillion, […] The post “Money Can’t Buy Happiness”: Musk’s Tweet Stirs Debate As Cuban Weigh in Amid Scientific Perspective appeared first on Tekedia.

South Africa took a significant step toward deepening economic ties with China on Friday, when Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau signed a Framework Agreement on Economic Partnership for Shared Prosperity during a visit to Beijing. The agreement, described by the South African trade ministry as a foundation for securing duty-free access to the […] The post South Africa and China Sign Framework Economic Partnership Agreement, Aiming for Duty-Free Export Access Amid U.S. Tariff Pressures appeared first on Tekedia.

The US House of Representatives passed a major spending package, to end a partial government shutdown that had lasted about four days. The bill, a roughly $1.2 trillion appropriations measure, passed the House by a narrow bipartisan vote of 217-214. It included: Full-year funding through September 30, 2026 for most federal agencies and departments, such […] The post Implications of U.S House of Representative Spending Package  appeared first on Tekedia.

China’s electric vehicle sector, long a global growth engine, showed clear signs of strain in January 2026, with leading player BYD reporting its lowest monthly domestic sales in nearly two years amid weakening consumer demand, policy shifts, and intensifying price competition. The slowdown reflects broader challenges in the world’s largest auto market, where overcapacity, subsidy […] The post China’s EV Market Faces Sharp Slowdown as BYD Hits Nearly Two-Year Low in January Sales appeared first on Tekedia.

The viral AI agent OpenClaw, previously known as Clawdbot and later Moltbot, is gaining rapid traction in China, where major technology companies have begun integrating the tool into their cloud and workplace ecosystems, accelerating its adoption among developers and everyday users. Its fast-growing adoption in China, backed by integrations from some of the country’s largest […] The post Alibaba, Tencent, and Volcano Engine integrate OpenClaw as Big Tech Embraces Always-On AI Agents appeared first on Tekedia.

Last year, fraud in South Africa resulted in financial losses approaching three billion rand. Recognising the scale of this challenge, cross-industry collaboration between the mobile, banking and technology sectors is providing critical defences against financial crime South Africa is the second country to launch the Scam Signal, following its successful deployment in the UK to […]

UAC of Nigeria Plc has listed its N54.03 billion Series 1, seven-year, 17.35% fixed-rate bond on the FMDQ Securities Exchange, marking a significant step in the conglomerate’s push to secure long-term funding from Nigeria’s domestic debt capital market at a time of tight liquidity and elevated interest rates. The decision is believed to carry wider […] The post UAC Lists N54.03bn Bond on FMDQ as It Pivots to Long-Term Funding and FMCG Integration appeared first on Tekedia.

As market participants look ahead to 2026, attention is shifting toward best presale coins right now that combine AI use cases, fintech tools, and real-world demand. Several early-stage projects are gaining traction by solving specific problems across privacy, analytics, deal discovery, and payments. These include Zero Knowledge Proof (ZKP), DeepSnitch AI, IPO Genie, and Digitap, […] The post Best Presale Coins Right Now That Could Deliver Huge Gains: ZKP Crypto, DeepSnitch AI, IPO Genie, & Digitap appeared first on Tekedia.

U.S. stocks closed mostly lower on Wednesday as a sharp sell-off in technology and artificial intelligence-linked names rekindled concerns that Wall Street’s powerful AI-driven rally may be losing momentum. Losses in Advanced Micro Devices, Palantir, and Nvidia dragged on the broader market, with investors increasingly uneasy about lofty valuations and growing signs of divergence between […] The post Wall Street Retreats as AI Trade Falters, Valuation Fears Trigger Rotation Out of Big Tech appeared first on Tekedia.

Picture the grand opening of the decade’s most anticipated store. The line stretches around the block, excitement buzzes through the crowd, and people check their watches in nervous anticipation. Everyone knows that what waits inside could change their financial future. Then a sleek car arrives at the side entrance. A velvet rope lifts, and a […] The post How VIP Holders Can Unlock 9-Hour Early Access Ahead of BlockDAG’s February 16 Launch! appeared first on Tekedia.

Polymarket, the crypto-based prediction market platform that it’s launching “The Polymarket,” billed as New York City’s first free grocery store. This is a limited-time pop-up initiative, not a permanent store. Grand opening on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at noon ET. It will run for about 5 days through Sunday, February 15, based on reports. A […] The post Polymarket is Launching New York City’s First Free Grocery Store  appeared first on Tekedia.

Brastorne Enterprises is bringing its lightweight web platform for farmers using entry-level smartphones to Côte d’Ivoire in 2026.

Elon Musk recently revived his long-standing and mostly tongue-in-cheek promise to literally send Dogecoin (DOGE) to the moon via SpaceX. This stems from a 2021 tweet where he said: “SpaceX is going to put a literal Dogecoin on the literal moon.” On February 3, 2026 an X account (Tesla Owners Silicon Valley) resurfaced that old […] The post Elon Musk Revives Promise to Literally send Dogecoin (DOGE) to Moon appeared first on Tekedia.

Traditional market giants like FanDuel and Caesars have long commanded massive audiences with deep pockets, broad offerings, and well?established digital presences. FanDuel consistently reports industry?leading revenue and a dominant share in U.S. online sports betting and iGaming. It continues to drive billions in annual handle and monthly users, underscoring its scale and entrenched market position. […] The post 33% CashRake Is Rewriting Top Online Gambling Rules: Why Spartans Is Pulling Ahead of FanDuel and Caesars appeared first on Tekedia.

Adedeji Olowe is the founder of Lendsqr, a fintech infrastructure company that provides tools for financial institutions to build and scale digital credit products.

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink and Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani are pushing a familiar but increasingly consequential argument in India’s financial discourse, that the country’s vast household savings would be better deployed in equity markets than locked away in gold. Their intervention comes at a moment when market signals are mixed, investor sentiment is uneven, […] The post Fink and Ambani Urge Indians to Bet on Equities Over Gold as Financialization Deepens appeared first on Tekedia.

Applications are now open for the 2026 Google for Startups Accelerator Africa Program. This three-month hybrid accelerator program is designed for growth-stage technology startups. It aims to bring the best of Google’s programs, products, people, and technology to communities across Africa. Program Details A Global Series of Programs: Each cohort of 10-15 startups collaborates to […] The post Google Accelerator Africa Returns with Equity-Free Support, Cloud Credits, and Early Access to AI Products for Startups appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Bitcoin (BTC) has dropped below $70,000, currently trading around $64,225 amid a sharp sell-off in the cryptocurrency market. This marks a significant decline from its all-time high. Bitcoin is trading around $67,000 to $68,000 today with intraday lows dipping to approximately $66,500–$69,000 across exchanges like Coinbase, CoinMetrics, and others. This represents a roughly 7–9% drop […] The post Crypto Rails Experiences Massive Liquidations Amid Lingering Price Decline appeared first on Tekedia.

Gold and silver prices fell sharply on Thursday, unwinding much of a short-lived rally as investors locked in profits amid persistent volatility, a firmer U.S. dollar, and a cooling of geopolitical tensions that had briefly revived demand for safe-haven assets. Spot gold slid 2% to $4,864.36 per ounce by 0920 GMT, after falling more than […] The post Gold and Silver Slide Sharply as Speculators Exit, Dollar Strength and Calmer Geopolitics Sap Safe-Haven Appeal appeared first on Tekedia.