The growing influence of Bitcoin treasury companies has sparked a fierce debate across both Wall Street and the cryptocurrency industry, and few critics have been louder than economist and gold advocate Peter Schiff. As institutional adoption of Bitcoin accelerates, the clash between traditional financial skeptics and digital asset evangelists is likely to become even more […] The post Peter Schiff Targets STRC Bitcoin Accumulation, Saying it Resembles a Centralized Ponzi Scheme appeared first on Tekedia.

Nearly 74% of the $30.69 million earned by South African artists on Spotify in 2025 came from listeners outside the country, reflecting surging global demand for amapiano and other local genres.

Cisco Systems is rapidly becoming one of Wall Street’s most closely watched artificial-intelligence trades, with a surge in bullish options activity signaling that investors are increasingly betting the decades-old networking giant could emerge as an unexpected winner in the next phase of the AI infrastructure boom. Ahead of its earnings report on Wednesday, Cisco shares […] The post Cisco Emerges as Wall Street’s Surprise AI Trade as Options Frenzy Signals Changing Tech Leadership appeared first on Tekedia.

Santa Clara County delivered a sharp legal blow to Meta Platforms on Monday, filing a lawsuit that accuses the company of knowingly profiting from widespread fraudulent advertising on Facebook and Instagram while publicly claiming to fight scams aggressively. The complaint, filed in Santa Clara County Superior Court on behalf of all California residents, charges Meta […] The post California County Takes on Meta in Major Lawsuit, Alleging Billions in Profits from Scam Ads on Facebook and Instagram appeared first on Tekedia.

Artificial intelligence has rapidly become one of the most powerful tools in modern cybersecurity. Governments, corporations, financial institutions, and even individuals now rely on AI-driven systems to detect cyber threats, monitor suspicious behavior, and respond to attacks in real time. Yet the same technology that promises stronger digital protection is also empowering cybercriminals with more […] The post AI Becomes Powerful Tools in Modern Cybersecurity Systems appeared first on Tekedia.

Semiconductor stocks suffered a sharp and broad retreat on Tuesday, exposing growing cracks in one of Wall Street’s most crowded and lucrative trades as investors confronted the possibility that the artificial-intelligence boom may not be immune to inflation shocks, geopolitical turmoil, and tightening financial conditions. The selloff swept through the chip sector after a hotter-than-expected […] The post AI Euphoria Meets Economic Reality as Chip Stocks Suffer Brutal Selloff appeared first on Tekedia.

The rise of the S&P 500 to another all-time high reflects more than just investor optimism; it signals the continued transformation of the global economy around technology, artificial intelligence, and corporate resilience. Despite years of inflation fears, geopolitical conflicts, interest rate uncertainty, and recession warnings, the benchmark index continues to defy expectations. Every new record […] The post S&P 500 Steady Rise Reflects More than Just Investor Optimism appeared first on Tekedia.

The release of the United States Senate’s latest 309-page draft of the CLARITY Act marks another major step in the evolution of America’s digital asset regulatory framework. At the same time, the Senate’s advancement of Kevin Warsh’s nomination for Federal Reserve Chairman signals a broader shift in how Washington may approach monetary policy, financial innovation, […] The post Implications of US Senate’s 309-page Draft on the CLARITY Act appeared first on Tekedia.

The launch of the 21Shares HYPE ETF marks another significant milestone in the evolution of digital asset markets, particularly as institutional finance continues to merge with decentralized finance infrastructure. At the same time, Ondo Finance’s move to bridge tokenized stocks onto the Hyperliquid ecosystem through LayerZero highlights how blockchain networks are rapidly transforming from speculative […] The post 21Shares HYPE ETF Launches, As Ondo Finance Moves to Bridge Tokenized Stocks on Hyperliquid appeared first on Tekedia.

Google has unveiled a sweeping expansion of its Gemini AI ecosystem for Android, signaling a major shift in how smartphones may operate in the AI era. The move follows the growing trend of AI assistants increasingly acting less like passive chatbots and more like autonomous operating systems capable of navigating apps, completing tasks, and making […] The post Google Expands Gemini Into an AI Operating Layer for Android as Smartphone Competition Shifts Beyond Apps appeared first on Tekedia.

Breakouts are seductive. Price clears a well-watched resistance level, a long green candle prints, and the chart looks ready to run. Many traders click buy at that exact moment. Hours later, the same chart shows a reversal that takes out their stop. The standard candlestick view never warned them, because it only records where the […] The post Volume Trading Analysis Tool: How Order Flow Reveals Weak Breakouts Before Price Reverses appeared first on Tekedia.

As Osun State gradually moves towards the 2026 governorship election, the political battlefield is already changing shape. Campaign posters, rallies, jingles, and television appearances are no longer the only instruments of persuasion. A new force has entered the arena. Artificial intelligence, deepfakes, and algorithm-driven propaganda are beginning to redefine how political narratives are created, circulated, […] The post Osun 2026: Adeleke, Others, and the Expanding Web of AI and Deepfakes appeared first on Tekedia.

In October 2025, more than 600 current and former employees of OpenAI reportedly sold approximately $6.6 billion worth of shares in one of the largest private secondary transactions in technology history. The event highlighted not only the extraordinary rise of artificial intelligence companies, but also the immense wealth being generated behind the scenes in Silicon […] The post More than 600 Current and Former Employees of OpenAI Reportedly Sold Approximately $6.6B of Shares appeared first on Tekedia.

The cryptocurrency market continues to mature at a remarkable pace, and one of the clearest indicators of this transformation is the sustained inflow into crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Recently, crypto ETFs recorded their sixth consecutive week of inflows, signaling growing institutional confidence in digital assets despite ongoing market volatility and regulatory uncertainty. Among the standout […] The post Crypto ETFs Record their Sixth Consecutive Week of Inflows appeared first on Tekedia.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a high-profile lawsuit against Netflix on Monday, accusing the entertainment powerhouse of operating a vast surveillance operation that secretly tracks users, including children, while repeatedly misleading subscribers about its data collection practices. The complaint, filed in state district court in Collin County, alleges Netflix violated Texas’ Deceptive Trade Practices […] The post Texas Strikes at Netflix with Lawsuit Accusing Streaming Giant of Spying on Users and Addicting Children for Data Profits appeared first on Tekedia.

The Indian rupee slumped to a record low on Tuesday as fading hopes for a U.S.-Iran peace agreement triggered another spike in global oil prices, intensifying pressure on one of the world’s largest energy-importing economies and exposing growing vulnerabilities in India’s financial markets. The currency weakened to an all-time low of 95.7375 against the dollar […] The post Indian Rupee Hits Record Low as Iran War, Oil Shock, and Capital Flight Rattle Economy appeared first on Tekedia.

The cryptocurrency industry continues to evolve at a remarkable pace, and one of the latest developments attracting attention is the announcement that Circle Internet Group has reportedly raised $222 million at a $3 billion valuation during the ARC token presale, with participation led by BlackRock and Apollo Global Management. The funding round signals more than […] The post Circle Reportedly Raised $222M at a $3B Valuation appeared first on Tekedia.

TechCabal is announcing Grey, the US-based global cross-border payments company serving nearly three million users across 70 countries, as the headline sponsor of Moonshot 2026, for the conference’s return on October 28 and 29, 2026, at the National Theatre, Lagos, Nigeria. Grey’s headline partnership marks a new chapter for Moonshot, with the Y Combinator-backed fintech […]

If you’ve ever stood in a dispensary holding a product and trying to make sense of the label, you’re definitely not alone. At first glance, it can feel like too much information packed into a tiny space. But once you understand the basics, it becomes clear that every detail is there for a reason. Learning […] The post How to Read Dispensary Labels: A Practical Guide to Understanding Cannabis Products appeared first on Tekedia.

Yasam Ayavefe is building the Mileo hotel concept around a simple but demanding idea: consistency can be more valuable than spectacle. That idea now moves into a new setting with Mileo Dominica, a planned Caribbean hospitality project expected to extend the brand’s operating principles into a destination defined by nature, wellness, and quieter premium travel. […] The post Yasam Ayavefe’s Mileo Model Points to Measured Growth in Premium Hospitality appeared first on Tekedia.

Audio clarity defines the quality of any professional video production today. The background noise distorts sound design or spoken words, and the audience quickly loses focus. Traffic noise, wind noise, and electrical noise from recording equipment are common disruptions. Such issues undermine credibility and divert audience attention. The existing AI cleaning tools can address these […] The post Remove Unwanted Background Noise Using AI Video Editor Cleanup Tools appeared first on Tekedia.

In a May 1 email seen by TechCabal, the Canada-based startup told customers it had stopped processing new transactions and integrations and had begun refunding customer balances. 

 Paymentology, the leading global issuer-processor, today announced a $175 million investment co-led by Apis Partners (“Apis”), a private equity firm specialising in financial infrastructure and services, and Aspirity Partners (“Aspirity”), a pan-European Private Equity firm focused on Financial Technology & Services and Enterprise Technology & Connectivity Services. The investment will support Paymentology’s continued global expansion, product development and […] The post Paymentology Raises $175 Million co-led by Apis Partners and Aspirity Partners to Support Next Phase of Growth appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Guinea-founded fintech Cauridor has secured a $2 million equity investment from Proparco, the private sector arm of the French Development Agency, as it works to scale payment infrastructure connecting global money transfer operators to Africa’s fragmented last-mile networks. The investment was announced on the sidelines of the Africa Forward Summit, co-organised by France and Kenya […] The post Cauridor Raises $2M from Proparco to Fix Africa’s Remittance Last Mile appeared first on Tech In Africa.

IHS Towers is slowing infrastructure spending as rising costs across African markets force telecom companies to rethink expansion plans, a move that could also slow efforts to improve network quality for millions of mobile subscribers.

L’Oréal has opened applications for the third edition of its Big Bang Beauty Tech Innovation Program, inviting startups across the South Asia Pacific, Middle East, and North Africa (SAPMENA) region to compete for a chance to pilot their technology with one of the world’s largest beauty companies. Winners of the program secure a fully funded […] The post L’Oréal Opens 2026 Big Bang Program to Beauty Tech Startups Across SAPMENA appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Metro Africa Xpress (MAX), Africa’s leading electric mobility platform, has secured USD 8 million in debt funding from Triple Jump, marking a key milestone in scaling its clean mobility operations. Triple Jump, a Netherlands-based impact investment manager with a strong track record of financing inclusive financial institutions and clean energy businesses across emerging markets, represents […] The post MAX Lands First International Institutional Lender as Triple Jump Backs $8M EV Expansion appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Table of contents Features of the Sony Xperia 1 VIII Sony Xperia 1 VIII price Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs. Sony Xperia 1 VII Sony today announced the Xperia 1 VIII, its flagship Android phone for the year. Pre-orders opened the same day across Europe and select Asian markets, with shipments set to begin on […]

A lot of Africa’s digital growth is happening through one device people carry every day. The phone. For millions of users across the continent, smartphones became the main way to access the internet, make payments, follow news, shop online, and connect with digital services. In many places, mobile apps are not just part of daily […] The post How Mobile Applications Are Driving Digital Growth Across Africa appeared first on Tekedia.

Africa's AI ambitions keep colliding with the same wall. Foreign powers overpromise, legislation imitates the wrong models, and beneath it all sits an energy deficit that no amount of geopolitical deal-making can paper over. The sovereignty question was never really about algorithms. It was always about the power grid.

The European Casino Industry isn’t just changing — it’s being completely rebuilt from the ground up. I’ve watched legacy transaction models get ripped out and replaced with what insiders now call a “Liquidity Velocity Engine.” And honestly? It’s about time. Optimizing payments used to be this boring back-office thing nobody talked about. Now it’s the […] The post The Business of iGaming: Payment Innovations & European Casino Strategies appeared first on Tekedia.

New tax proposal could raise the cost of cross-border technology services in Kenya, with implications for banks, fintechs, and startups.

Kenya plans to introduce a 25% excise duty on mobile phones, a move that could raise prices in one of Africa’s most connected economies and slow smartphone adoption.

Kenya has already proved that digital payments can bridge the financial inclusion gap. Its next challenge is to build an ecosystem where every bank, fintech, merchant, and mobile wallet can move money seamlessly together.

In today's edition: Jiji acquires Bangladeshi startup || South Africa hires AI policy panel || Bolt increases fares in Kenya || Kenyan regulator wants details of crypto users

Amazon is redefining the speed of e-commerce once again. On Tuesday, the company announced a major expansion of its “Amazon Now” service, promising ultra-fast deliveries of 30 minutes or less in dozens of U.S. cities, marking its boldest bet yet on instant gratification as the future of online shopping. The rollout builds on a December […] The post Amazon Accelerates into Ultra-Fast Delivery with 30-Minute Amazon Now Service Across Dozens of U.S. Cities appeared first on Tekedia.