Sport.Fun, a blockchain-based platform revolutionizing sports engagement through fantasy competitions, prediction markets, and on-chain trading, has officially announced its $FUN token initial coin offering (ICO) on the Legion launchpad, in partnership with Kraken. This marks a significant expansion for the project, which originated as Football.Fun and has rapidly grown to include basketball and American football, […] The post A Look At Sport.Fun ($FUN) ICO Announcement on Legion Platform appeared first on Tekedia.

Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) concluded its final meeting of 2025 on December 10 with two key actions: a 25 basis point (bps) cut to the federal funds rate and the initiation of targeted Treasury securities purchases totaling approximately $40 billion in the coming month. These moves reflect a cautious effort to support […] The post A Foray Into Federal Reserve’s December 2025 Policy Update appeared first on Tekedia.

Across Africa, the rapid growth of digital innovation has sparked a surge in new tech hubs, incubators, and software development ecosystems. As these environments expand, the need for efficient, scalable, and cost-effective technology infrastructure becomes increasingly important. Application publishing platforms are emerging as key enablers, offering centralized distribution of development tools and business applications while […]

Coinbase just dropped a game-changer at Solana’s Breakpoint 2025 event in Abu Dhabi: in-app DEX trading for all Solana tokens. No more waiting for official listings—users can now swap any SPL token directly on-chain via decentralized liquidity pools, settling in USDC or even fiat (bank transfers, debit cards). Early access kicks off next week, opening […] The post Coinbase’s Big Move on Solana Native DEX Trading Goes Live appeared first on Tekedia.

Fifteen of the companies operate in payments, lending, banking, or related services. This tracks broader fundraising data, showing that African VC capital is heavily concentrated in financial services.

The tech industry moves fast — new products, new features, new competitors, and new regulations every year. But while innovation drives growth, legal risks can quietly threaten the survival of even the most promising startup. Whether you are building apps, providing software services, managing user data, or scaling a tech platform, partnering with a lawyer […]

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Cybersecurity in 2026 will be shaped by speed. Threat actors will move faster, using AI offensively to mimic human behavior and exploit systems in ways traditional defenses cannot keep up with. At the same time, defenders are racing to deploy AI in defense, using it to accelerate detection and automate remediation. Obvious signs of phishing, […]

Beverly Ezebuike is a global fintech and blockchain marketing expert and recognised thought leader, with a track record of driving large-scale marketing operations that have generated over $50 million in profit for brands.

Exness, one of the world’s largest multi-asset brokers, has officially opened its new office in Cape Town, marking a major milestone in its long-term commitment to traders and partners in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). As fintech innovation continues to accelerate across the region, South Africa has emerged as a natural hub for financial technology and digital inclusion. […]

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Ghana’s economy grew by 5.5% year-on-year in the third quarter of 2025, underpinned by strong performances in agriculture and services, the Ghana Statistical Service reported on Wednesday. The growth, while positive, slowed from a revised 7.0% recorded in the same period last year, largely due to weak industrial sector performance, which expanded by just 0.8%, […] The post Ghana’s Economy Expands 5.5% in Q3 2025 as Agriculture and Services Drive Recovery appeared first on Tekedia.

In the latest development of a protracted, 16-year legal saga, U.S. chipmaker Intel lost its challenge against an EU antitrust ruling on Wednesday, but secured a significant financial reduction. Europe’s second-highest court, the General Court, upheld the European Commission’s finding that Intel engaged in anticompetitive conduct but slashed the associated fine by nearly one-third, from […] The post EU Court Upholds Intel Antitrust Breach, Cuts Fine by a Third to €237m appeared first on Tekedia.

BlackRock has set off one of the biggest ownership reshuffles in Spain’s energy sector this year after unloading a 7.1% stake in Naturgy for around 1.7 billion euros through an accelerated bookbuild handled by JPMorgan. The sale moved 68,825,911 shares at 24.75 euros apiece, landing well below the previous day’s closing price of 26.16 euros. […] The post BlackRock Sells €1.7bn Naturgy Shares, as WTW Acquires Newfront for Up to $1.3bn appeared first on Tekedia.

VanEck is leaning hard into the cultural moment by rebranding its long-running Gaming ETF (BJK) as the “VanEck Degen Economy ETF,” turning a term born out of gambling and later popularized by crypto traders into a full-blown investment pitch. The change, taking effect after the market closes on April 8, marks a strategic reset for […] The post VanEck Rebrands Its Gaming ETF as the “Degen Economy ETF” in Bid to Capture Digital-Era Risk Appetite appeared first on Tekedia.

The consensus among Germany’s leading economic institutes is one of stability, but stagnation. The country’s economy has stabilized after two years of contraction, but remains deeply entrenched in a phase of meagre, structurally weak growth. The eagerly anticipated fiscal expansion planned for the coming years is expected to provide only limited and delayed momentum, leading […] The post German Economic Engines Sputter: Institutes Cut Forecasts Amid Structural Woes and U.S. Tariffs appeared first on Tekedia.

Global insurance broker WTW announced on Wednesday a definitive agreement to acquire the technology-focused brokerage Newfront in a deal valued at up to $1.3 billion. This major strategic move is designed to simultaneously and significantly expand WTW’s reach within the profitable U.S. middle-market and dramatically accelerate its long-term digital and specialty strategies. The financial terms […] The post WTW Acquires Newfront for Up to $1.3bn, Accelerating Digital Transformation and U.S. Middle-Market Growth appeared first on Tekedia.

VanEck has announced a major overhaul of its existing VanEck Gaming ETF (ticker: BJK), rebranding it as the VanEck Degen Economy ETF. This move, approved by the fund’s board on December 5, 2025, shifts the ETF’s focus from traditional gaming sectors to what VanEck calls the “Degen Economy”—a high-growth, speculative segment blending digital finance, gig […] The post VanEck is Rebranding Its Gaming ETF to the “Degen Economy” ETF appeared first on Tekedia.

Silver has smashed through another record today, December 11, 2025, reaching intraday highs over $63 per troy ounce for the first time ever. This marks a staggering ~110% year-to-date gain, outpacing gold’s rally and signaling intense bullish momentum in the precious metals market. Hovering around $62.50–$63.25 USD/oz, after peaking at $63.86 in overnight Shanghai sessions. […] The post Silver Surges to New All-Time High Above $63 appeared first on Tekedia.

Google has announced the launch of a new commercial partnership pilot program with a roster of major international news publishers, centered on integrating AI-powered article overviews directly onto their Google News pages. The initiative is part of a broader strategy to “explore how AI can drive more engaged audiences,” while simultaneously attempting to address the […] The post Google Launches Commercial AI Pilot with Publishers, Offering Direct Payments to Offset “Zero-Click” Risk appeared first on Tekedia.

Gemini Space Station, Inc. (ticker: GEMI), the cryptocurrency exchange co-founded by the Winklevoss twins, announced that its affiliate Gemini Titan, LLC has received a Designated Contract Market (DCM) license from the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). This approval, after a five-year application process, allows Gemini to launch regulated prediction markets for U.S. users, offering […] The post Gemini Secures CFTC Approval for U.S. Prediction Markets appeared first on Tekedia.

L.xyz has begun the presale of its native token LXYZ while progressing toward its goal of building a high performance, multi chain decentralized exchange. The platform is designed to support fast execution, deep liquidity, cross chain market access, and advanced trading tools, making it an ambitious project within the Solana ecosystem. The exchange is anchored […] The post L.xyz Begins LXYZ Presale as It Builds Toward a Multi Chain, High Performance DeFi Exchange appeared first on Tekedia.

Villgro Africa, in partnership with The Fred Hollows Foundation, has opened applications for the Eye Health Innovation Accelerator 2026. This programme is designed to support African startups developing scalable, tech-enabled solutions to improve access to eye care across Sub-Saharan Africa. Eligible ventures must be legally registered in a Sub-Saharan African country and led by founders […] The post Villgro Africa Opens Applications for Eye Health Accelerator Offering Up to $250,000 for African Startups appeared first on Tech In Africa.

The phrase “Altseason on Hold as Capital Concentrates in BTC and ETH” refers to a recent analysis highlighting why a broad rally in altcoins non-Bitcoin cryptocurrencies isn’t materializing despite Bitcoin’s recovery to around $92,000. In crypto cycles, “altseason” typically occurs when capital rotates from BTC and ETH into riskier, higher-beta assets like mid- and small-cap […] The post Understanding the Current Altcoin Market Dynamics appeared first on Tekedia.

The phrase “November Might Have Killed NFTs For Good” has been circulating widely in crypto circles this month, echoing headlines from outlets like BeInCrypto and BitcoinLinux. It’s a dramatic take on a brutal month for non-fungible tokens, where sales volumes cratered and market cap evaporated. But is this the final curtain call for NFTs, or […] The post The NFT Market’s November 2025 Slump is A Death Knell or Just Another Cycle? appeared first on Tekedia.

South Korea is considering the construction of a ?4.5 trillion ($3.06 billion) semiconductor foundry funded through a mix of state and private investment, a move aimed at strengthening its standing in the fast-evolving race to build essential chips for artificial intelligence and national security infrastructure. President Lee Jae Myung chaired a high-level meeting on Wednesday […] The post South Korea Weighs $3.06bn Chip Foundry in Bid to Fortify Its Position in Intensifying Global Semiconductor Battle appeared first on Tekedia.

Nvidia on Wednesday pushed back against a claim that Chinese AI startup DeepSeek has been training its next model on smuggled Blackwell chips, the company’s most advanced hardware, and the centerpiece of Washington’s effort to slow China’s progress in artificial intelligence. The quick denial offered a glimpse into a larger and far more consequential story: […] The post Nvidia Responds to Report of DeepSeek Using Smuggled Blackwell Chips appeared first on Tekedia.

President Donald Trump officially launched the “Trump Gold Card” program through a new government website, offering wealthy foreign nationals an expedited pathway to U.S. residency and eventual citizenship in exchange for substantial financial contributions to the U.S. Treasury. Trump promoted the initiative on Truth Social, calling it “A direct path to Citizenship for all qualified […] The post Trump’s Gold and Platinum Card Program is a Fast-Track to U.S. Residency and Citizenship appeared first on Tekedia.

Adobe is rolling out one of its most significant AI-era integrations yet, bringing Photoshop, Adobe Express, and Acrobat directly into ChatGPT. The move, announced on Wednesday, means millions of people can now edit images, design graphics, and manage PDFs inside the chatbot without opening a separate app. It also marks a strategic pivot that could […] The post Adobe Brings Photoshop, Acrobat, Express to ChatGPT in Push to Embed Creative Tools Inside Conversational AI appeared first on Tekedia.

Reports emerged from Nikkei and major crypto outlets detailing plans by the Financial Services Agency (FSA) to introduce mandatory “liability reserves” for registered crypto exchanges. These reserves would ensure quick compensation for customers in the event of hacks, unauthorized asset outflows, or operational failures. The proposal is part of a broader regulatory overhaul submitted to […] The post Japan’s New Crypto Regulations Mandate Liability Reserves for Exchanges appeared first on Tekedia.

Amazon has reached an agreement with Italy’s tax collection agency to pay 510 million euros (approximately $582 million) to resolve a major tax dispute covering the period 2019-2021. However, this civil settlement has failed to appease judicial authorities, as Milan’s prosecutors have taken the highly unusual step of publicly disagreeing with the accord and vowing […] The post Amazon Pays €510m to Settle Tax Dispute, But Faces Escalating Criminal Prosecution in Italy appeared first on Tekedia.

LemFi, a fintech company known for providing fast and low-cost international money transfers for immigrants, has expanded its regulatory footprint in the United States by securing 14 new State Money Transmitter Licenses (MTLs). This major milestone enhances the company’s operational control, speeds up processing, and broadens its ability to offer compliant financial services across key […] The post LemFi Strengthens U.S. Presence With 14 New Money Transmitter Licenses appeared first on Tekedia.

Trust is the foundation of your customers’ every successful cross-border transaction. Whether your customers are sending money home to their families or businesses are settling international invoices, trust drives every digital transfer.  Yet, in the modern, fast-changing financial state, maintaining that trust has become tougher than ever. According to the World Bank, global remittance flows […]

The crypto market extended its losses as Bitcoin once again dipped below the $90,000 mark, after the U.S. Federal Reserve delivered its third consecutive 25 basis-point rate cut to close out 2025. During early Asian trading hours, Bitcoin retreated after the Jerome Powell–led Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) announced another reduction in the benchmark interest […] The post Bitcoin Slips Below $90K as Third Fed Rate Cut Triggers Renewed Sell-Off appeared first on Tekedia.

Eli Lilly’s announcement of a more than $6 billion investment in a new active drug ingredient facility in Huntsville, Alabama, lands at a moment when the global pharmaceutical industry is being reshaped by the extraordinary rise of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs. The new site, which will produce small-molecule synthetic and peptide medicines including orforglipron, Lilly’s first […] The post Lilly’s $6bn Alabama Gamble Signals a Manufacturing Pivot Fueled by the GLP-1 Boom appeared first on Tekedia.