The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has recently moved to retry Roman Storm, co-founder and developer of the Tornado Cash cryptocurrency mixer. This follows his August 2025 trial in the Southern District of New York (SDNY), where a jury convicted him on one count—conspiracy to operate an unlicensed money-transmitting business—but deadlocked (failed to reach a […] The post US Department of Justice to Retry Roman Storm for Operating Unlicensed Money-transmitting Operation appeared first on Tekedia.

Hua Hong Group has developed advanced chip manufacturing technology capable of producing processors at the 7-nanometre level, according to people familiar with the matter who spoke to Reuters. The development marks an important step in China’s effort to build a domestic semiconductor ecosystem capable of supporting artificial intelligence and high-performance computing. The technology is being […] The post China’s Hua Hong Moves Into 7nm Chipmaking With Huawei Support, Marking New Step in Beijing’s Semiconductor Self-Reliance Drive appeared first on Tekedia.

The petrodollar arrangement—dating back to the 1970s—helped cement the US dollar as the world’s dominant reserve currency by ensuring oil is priced and traded primarily in dollars, creating perpetual global demand for USD and allowing the US “exorbitant privilege” of running large deficits. The Bretton Woods system (1944) and subsequent post-WWII order, including the dollar’s […] The post The Petrodollar Arrangement Helped Cement the US Dollar as World Dominant Reserve Currency appeared first on Tekedia.

As the NPI State of Enterprise IT Sourcing in 2025 report showed, 82% of companies are actively reducing their suppliers to reduce licensing complexity and optimize their procurement workflows. Vox, one of South Africa’s internet and communications companies, has announced a strategic partnership with Nymbis Cloud Solutions (Nymbis) to expand its cloud infrastructure, data protection, […]

This move comes as ride-hailing drivers in Ghana grapple with rising financial pressure. Fuel, maintenance, and platform commissions eat into their earnings, leaving little room for unexpected expenses.

Best Noise Cancelling Headphones Review: Top Picks 2026 Guide This practical review compares top active noise cancelling headphones across ANC strength, sound, comfort, battery and features. It highlights best picks for travelers, professionals, audiophiles and budget buyers, with testing tips and FAQs. TechCity

Electricity’s Critical Role in Nigeria’s Digital Public Infrastructure Ask most Nigerians which sector needs fixing first, roads, hospitals, schools, or the power grid, and the answer… TechCity

AfrexInsure, the wholly owned specialty insurance subsidiary of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), has announced the appointment of Lesley Ndlovu as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 2026. He succeeds Jonas Mushosho at a pivotal moment in the company’s evolution. The appointment comes as AfrexInsure accelerates its mission to deliver tailored insurance solutions for trade […]

In today's edition: South Africans to get $0.30/share for MTN dividends || Optasia’s profitable 2025 || IHS clears out owing tenants || Shoprite acquires PoS company

Nvidia on Monday unveiled a new generation of computing platforms designed for orbital data centers, marking a significant step toward deploying artificial intelligence infrastructure in space as demand for computing power continues to surge. The announcement came during the company’s GTC 2026 conference, where CEO Jensen Huang described space-based computing as the next frontier for […] The post Nvidia Unveils Computing Platforms for Orbital Data Centers as AI Race Extends into Space appeared first on Tekedia.

Nvidia is expanding its presence in the autonomous vehicle industry through new partnerships with major global automakers, including Hyundai Motor, Nissan Motor, Isuzu Motors, China’s electric vehicle giant BYD, and automaker Geely, as the U.S. chipmaker seeks to position its technology at the center of the next phase of self-driving vehicle development. The new agreements […] The post Nvidia Expands Autonomous Driving Push With Hyundai, Nissan, BYD, and Geely as Robotaxi Race Intensifies appeared first on Tekedia.

Nvidia said the revenue opportunity for its artificial intelligence chips could reach at least $1 trillion by 2027, as the company pivots more aggressively toward the rapidly expanding market for real-time AI computing. The forecast was outlined by CEO Jensen Huang during the company’s annual Nvidia GTC developer conference in San Jose, California, where the […] The post Nvidia Sees $1tn AI Chip Opportunity by 2027 as Race Shifts Toward Real-Time Inference appeared first on Tekedia.

As of the most recent data, the CNN Fear & Greed Index stands at 20, which falls squarely in the Extreme Fear category. The index ranges from 0 to 100:0–24: Extreme Fear, 25–44: Fear 45–55: Neutral, 56–75: Greed, 76–100: Extreme Greed. At 20, the market is already deep into Extreme Fear, not merely “on the […] The post CNN Fear & Greed Index Stands at 20 Which Falls Under Extreme Fear Category  appeared first on Tekedia.

Bitcoin climbed above the $74,000 mark on Monday, reaching an intraday high of $74,471 as rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East fueled renewed momentum in the cryptocurrency market. The rally comes as investors increasingly look to digital assets as alternative stores of value during periods of global uncertainty. According to a market note from […] The post Bitcoin Surges Past $74,000 as Geopolitical Tensions Rise, Market Eyes Further Upside appeared first on Tekedia.

Recent surveys and economic data confirm that German small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs, often called “Mittelstand”) are feeling a significant economic crunch from US trade policies, particularly the tariffs and unpredictable measures implemented under President Donald Trump’s second term starting in 2025. A fresh survey highlighted in reports from March 14, 2026 via dpa and […] The post German SMEs Feeling Economic Crunch from US Trade Policies  appeared first on Tekedia.

Gold prices edged lower on Monday as investors reassessed the economic consequences of surging oil prices triggered by the war involving Iran, with growing concern that the resulting inflation shock could force major central banks to keep interest rates higher for longer. Spot gold fell 0.3% to $5,001.61 per ounce by 11:10 GMT, while U.S. […] The post Gold Slips As Oil Shock From Iran War Fuels Inflation Fears And Complicates Central Bank Outlook appeared first on Tekedia.

Nvidia and Palantir Technologies announced a partnership to deliver what they’re calling a Sovereign AI Operating System Reference Architecture often referred to as an “AI operating system” or AI OS reference architecture. This is not a traditional consumer OS like Windows or macOS, but a reference blueprint for building complete, production-ready AI infrastructure—essentially a turnkey […] The post Nvidia and Palantir’s Partnership Delivers AI Operating System for Unbreakable Sovereignty  appeared first on Tekedia.

UniCredit SpA has announced that it intends to build its stake in Commerzbank AG above the critical 30% threshold that would trigger a mandatory offer for all remaining shares under German takeover law. The move positions UniCredit to gain significant influence over Germany’s second-largest commercial bank while carefully navigating the regulatory and capital implications of […] The post UniCredit Launches Offer to Cross 30% Threshold in Commerzbank, Signaling Potential Path Toward Greater Influence Without Full Takeover appeared first on Tekedia.

Recent data confirms that female founders in Germany continue to be significantly outpaced by male founders in startup funding, with a persistent and in some metrics widening gender gap in venture capital (VC) allocation. Female representation among founders remains low and has declined slightly. Women make up only about 19% of startup founders in Germany […] The post Female Founders in Germany Significantly Outpaced by Male Founders in Startup Funding  appeared first on Tekedia.

The US under President Trump and Israel initiated major military strikes on Iran starting February 28, 2026, which escalated into an ongoing war. In direct response, Iran effectively closed or severely restricted the Strait of Hormuz, the critical chokepoint through which roughly 20% of global oil and significant LNG supplies normally flow. Shipping traffic has […] The post Trump Victory Card in Iranian War Will Be Profound if Strait of Hormuz Aren’t Restricted to the West  appeared first on Tekedia.

Germany’s greenhouse gas emissions in 2025 showed only a minimal decline, barely allowing the country to meet its national annual climate target under the Climate Protection Act (Klimaschutzgesetz), according to official data released by the German Environment Agency (Umweltbundesamt, UBA). Emissions totaled around 649 million tonnes of CO? equivalents, down by just 0.1% from 2024 […] The post Germany Greenhouse Gas Emissions in 2025 Showed Minimal Decline  appeared first on Tekedia.

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European equities opened lower on Monday as the intensifying conflict involving Iran and the surge in global oil prices unsettled investors, reinforcing concerns that geopolitical tensions could soon begin to ripple through the global economy. The pan-European STOXX Europe 600 fell 0.4% shortly after 9:40 a.m. in London, with most regional sectors and major stock […] The post European Stocks Slip As Middle East Conflict And $100 Oil Weigh On Investor Sentiment appeared first on Tekedia.

Aave has released an official post-mortem on a major swap incident from March 12, 2026, where a user lost approximately $50 million specifically around $50.4 million while attempting to swap aEthUSDT (wrapped USDT) for aEthAAVE via the CoW Swap router integrated into the Aave interface (aave.com). What Happened The user tried to exchange roughly $50.43 […] The post Aave Releases Post-Mortem on Major Swap Incident of User Losing $50M to Swap appeared first on Tekedia.

Shares of IDBI Bank tumbled sharply on Monday after reports indicated that the Government of India may shelve the long-running attempt to privatize the lender, following bids that reportedly fell short of the authorities’ minimum price expectations. The stock dropped as much as 16.5% during trading, before recovering slightly to trade 15.2% lower at 78.20 […] The post IDBI Bank Shares Plunge As India Shelves Privatization Bids Over Valuation Concerns appeared first on Tekedia.

Russia has publicly called for accountability regarding a deadly U.S. missile strike on an Iranian girls’ elementary school in late February 2026, which killed approximately 170 people, mostly young schoolgirls. The incident occurred on February 28, 2026, during the opening phase of U.S. and Israeli military operations against Ira. The strike hit the Shajarah Tayyebeh […] The post Russia Calls for Accountability Regarding a Deadly U.S Missile Strike on Iranian Girls Elementary School  appeared first on Tekedia.

China’s economy entered 2026 with unexpected resilience, as official data released Monday showed factory output accelerating, retail sales rebounding sharply, and fixed-asset investment turning positive in January-February — offering early relief to policymakers amid mounting global uncertainties from the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) figures revealed industrial production rose 6.3% […] The post China’s Economy Starts 2026 on Firmer Footing with Strong Factory Output appeared first on Tekedia.

Spotify said Nigerian artists generated over ₦60 billion ($43.92 million) in royalties from the platform in 2025, from 30.3 billion total streams.

HARARE – Duty Free Stores Zimbabwe, a subsidiary of Dubai-based travel retail and bonded logistics operator DFP World, has been granted a nationwide duty-free retail licence, allowing it to expand its operations across Zimbabwe. The authorisation was published in the Government Gazette on 13 March, granting the company the legal mandate to conduct duty-free activities […] The post Dubai-based Travel Retail Secures Duty-Free Retail Licence in Zimbabwe appeared first on The Zimbabwe Mail.

By replacing uncertain rental income with structured repayment commitments, IHS is reducing revenue risk and improving the reliability of its earnings.

The Publishers Clearing House scam, perhaps not the oldest trick in the book, but it’s up there. Whether it’s a promise of endless wealth or a call in relation to being a lucky prize winner, we hate to be the bearer of bad news, but it’s likely a scam call. That said, some of them […] The post Publishers Clearing House Scam Call: What You Need to Know appeared first on Tekedia.

The traditional image of prom usually features floor-length gowns, dramatic trains, and layered skirts sweeping across the dance floor. That style still holds strong appeal, but prom fashion has expanded well beyond a single silhouette. Designers now release collections that include both long gowns and structured mini dresses, giving students more flexibility than ever before. […] The post Can Prom Dresses Be Short? A Guide to Choosing the Right Length appeared first on Tekedia.

JD.com has launched its Joybuy online marketplace across six European markets, marking a major step in the Chinese e-commerce giant’s global expansion strategy and setting the stage for direct competition with industry leader Amazon. The platform went live on Monday in the United Kingdom, Germany, France, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg, offering products across categories […] The post JD.com Takes on Amazon in Europe With Joybuy Launch as Chinese E-Commerce Giants Seek Growth Abroad appeared first on Tekedia.

Stablecoin adoption in Africa is larger and more impactful than many people realize, especially when looking beyond headlines about speculative crypto trading. Recent data from 2025–2026 shows Africa particularly Sub-Saharan Africa leading in practical, utility-driven use of stablecoins like USDT (Tether) and USDC. Stablecoins have become essential tools for hedging against inflation, accessing dollars in […] The post Stablecoins Acceleration in Africa is Gaining Tractions from Retailers Especially in Nigeria and South Africa  appeared first on Tekedia.

The International Energy Agency has outlined plans to release more than 400 million barrels of oil from emergency stockpiles, one of the largest coordinated energy interventions in decades, as governments scramble to contain a surge in crude prices triggered by the war involving Iran. In its most detailed explanation yet of the plan, the agency […] The post IEA to unleash over 400 million barrels from emergency oil reserves as Iran war threatens global supply appeared first on Tekedia.

ByteDance has paused plans to launch its powerful AI video generation system globally after Hollywood studios pushed back against viral clips that appeared to replicate actors and copyrighted film styles, according to The Information. The Chinese technology giant, widely known as the parent company of TikTok, had initially planned to release its new model, Seedance […] The post ByteDance Halts Global Rollout of AI Video Model After Hollywood Raises Alarm Over Deepfake Content appeared first on Tekedia.