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CyberKongz Releases ‘DEATHSTR’ and Experimental On-chain Token Strategy 
CyberKongz recently announced and released $DEATHSTR or DEATHSTR, an experimental on-chain token and strategy protocol built as an evolution of the “strategy token” model pioneered by projects like Token Works. This isn’t a traditional token—it’s designed as a perpetual machine that interacts with NFT collections in a contrarian, high-velocity way, often described as “flipping” or […] The post CyberKongz Releases ‘DEATHSTR’ and Experimental On-chain Token Strategy  appeared first on Tekedia.
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Vitalik Buterin Explicitly Urges Prompt  into Meaningful L2s Infrastructure
Vitalik Buterin posted on X stating that the original vision for Layer 2s (L2s) in Ethereum no longer makes sense due to recent developments. In the post he argues: Progress on L2s reaching stage 2 (full decentralization and maturity) and achieving strong interoperability has been much slower and harder than anticipated. Meanwhile, Ethereum’s L1 (base […] The post Vitalik Buterin Explicitly Urges Prompt  into Meaningful L2s Infrastructure appeared first on Tekedia.
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Arm Holdings Shares Plunge 7.5% After Licensing Revenue Miss, Signaling Persistent Smartphone Weakness Amid AI Transition
Arm Holdings plc (ARM) shares dropped 7.48% in after-hours trading on Wednesday, following a fiscal third-quarter earnings report that missed Wall Street expectations on licensing revenue despite record overall sales driven by AI-related demand. The decline reflects renewed investor concerns over Arm’s heavy reliance on the smartphone market, still roughly half of its revenue, at […] The post Arm Holdings Shares Plunge 7.5% After Licensing Revenue Miss, Signaling Persistent Smartphone Weakness Amid AI Transition appeared first on Tekedia.
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Joe Tsai on Alibaba’s Innovation Lessons: Why Big Companies Stall, and How Ownership and Speed Can Restart Growth
For a company that helped define China’s internet economy, Alibaba’s struggle to sustain innovation is a story its own leadership does not shy away from. Joe Tsai, the group’s cofounder and chairman, says the tech giant has already paid the price for losing its innovative edge — and the experience has reshaped how he thinks […] The post Joe Tsai on Alibaba’s Innovation Lessons: Why Big Companies Stall, and How Ownership and Speed Can Restart Growth appeared first on Tekedia.
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After KOKO’s shutdown, what happens to its 1.5 million customers?
Since late November 2025, customers have received apologies and assurances that fuel would be available soon. But last Saturday was the final. 
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👨🏿‍🚀TechCabal Daily – MTN eyes IHS takeover
In today's edition: MTN moves to acquire IHS Towers || Rwanda would now use drones to deliver medicine || Who secured the bag?💰
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Bitcoin Declines Below $64,000 Amid Bearish Concerns – Is The Market Headed For A Reset?
Bitcoin has slipped below the $64,000 mark, reigniting bearish sentiment across the crypto market and raising fresh questions about the sustainability of the recent rally. BTC has printed massive bearish candles for the third consecutive day, dragging the price down by more than 10% this week. The crypto asset plunged as low as $66,695 today, […] The post Bitcoin Declines Below $64,000 Amid Bearish Concerns – Is The Market Headed For A Reset? appeared first on Tekedia.
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MegaETH Is Launching with an Ready Ecosystem of Autonomous Participants 
The OpenClaw skillset or suite of skills for MegaETH has been released ahead of the project’s mainnet launch on February 9, 2026. MegaETH, an Ethereum Layer-2 network promising real-time performance targeting up to 100,000 TPS with sub-millisecond latency and ~10ms block times, publicly confirmed its mainnet go-live date as February 9 following a major stress […] The post MegaETH Is Launching with an Ready Ecosystem of Autonomous Participants  appeared first on Tekedia.
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MetaMask Partner with Ondo Finance to Integrate Tokenized U.S. Equities 
MetaMask has partnered with Ondo Finance to integrate tokenized U.S. equities (stocks), ETFs, and commodities directly into the wallet. This integration was announced and launched on February 3, 2026, during the Ondo Global Summit in New York. Eligible users can now buy, hold, and trade over 200 tokenized U.S. securities via Ondo Global Markets (Ondo […] The post MetaMask Partner with Ondo Finance to Integrate Tokenized U.S. Equities  appeared first on Tekedia.
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Crypto Market Shows Sign of Mixed Sentiment Amid Hyperliquid HIP-4 News 
The crypto market shows signs of mixed sentiment today, with U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recently flipping to positive net inflows after a streak of outflows, while the Hyperliquid (HYPE) token surges on exciting protocol news. Bitcoin ETFs Flip Positive U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs kicked off February strongly, recording approximately $562 million in net inflows on […] The post Crypto Market Shows Sign of Mixed Sentiment Amid Hyperliquid HIP-4 News  appeared first on Tekedia.
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A Look At New Home Prices As U.S Mortgage Rates Settle Around 6-6.5%
New home prices in the US have fallen below existing home prices for the first time in history has circulated widely on social media like Facebook, Reddit, LinkedIn, and X posts from late 2025, often framed dramatically as a historic inversion or market shock. However, while new homes have indeed become cheaper than existing homes […] The post A Look At New Home Prices As U.S Mortgage Rates Settle Around 6-6.5% appeared first on Tekedia.
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Building Trust Through Transparency: Lessons from the Drone Sector
What do all the most successful drone companies have in common? If you guessed “rad tech at a fair price,” you’d be wrong. There’s one more crucial ingredient that far too many manufacturers lack. And that ingredient is trust. Enterprise drones are huge right now. But with great growth comes great responsibility. Transparency, that is. […] The post Building Trust Through Transparency: Lessons from the Drone Sector appeared first on Tekedia.
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BlockDAG Reopens $0.00025 Private Round: The Last Chance for This Top Crypto Coin
BlockDAG has quietly launched what market insiders call a “Final Private Round” only a few days after its public presale officially ended on January 26. Even though most traders think the window has shut, this surprise move grants access at $0.00025 per coin, offering a massive markdown from the last public batch price. This top […] The post BlockDAG Reopens $0.00025 Private Round: The Last Chance for This Top Crypto Coin appeared first on Tekedia.
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How Licensed Digital Payment Platforms Are Expanding Global Online Services
If you’ve bought a product or service from an overseas business in the last few months, you’ll know first-hand that online services are no longer confined by traditional borders. There are a few key factors behind this connection, but really, a major reason for this shift is licensed digital payment platforms. These platforms are the […] The post How Licensed Digital Payment Platforms Are Expanding Global Online Services appeared first on Tekedia.
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Veritus, A Tekedia Capital Portfolio Firm, Raises $10.1M
Tekedia Capital is pleased to announce that one of our portfolio companies, Veritus, has raised $10.1 million. Veritus is building AI agents for loan origination, servicing, and collections in the United States, reimagining how lenders manage the entire lifecycle of credit. This agentic domain is one we understand deeply. Our earlier investment in Corgi, the […] The post Veritus, A Tekedia Capital Portfolio Firm, Raises $10.1M appeared first on Tekedia.
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Inside the $100M Self-Funded Giant: Why ZKP is Voted the Highest-ROI Crypto Presale by Experts!
Finding a 100x gem has become increasingly rare as the crypto market matures. Currently, Bitcoin is holding its ground near $87,400, while Ethereum has adjusted by 7% to trade around $2,860. Many older altcoins now face heavy resistance from past cycles, leaving investors searching for fresh opportunities. Fortunately, the presale market continues to offer early […] The post Inside the $100M Self-Funded Giant: Why ZKP is Voted the Highest-ROI Crypto Presale by Experts! appeared first on Tekedia.
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Huang Signals Nvidia Interest in a Future OpenAI IPO, Plays Down Tension Rumors
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has said the chipmaker would be keen to invest in a future initial public offering by OpenAI, underlining the strategic importance of the AI startup to Nvidia’s long-term growth plans and playing down speculation of friction between the two companies. Speaking on CNBC’s Mad Money on Tuesday, Huang described talk of […] The post Huang Signals Nvidia Interest in a Future OpenAI IPO, Plays Down Tension Rumors appeared first on Tekedia.
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Nomba Acquires Canadian Payments Firm to Power Cross-Border Trade for African Businesses
Nigerian fintech company Nomba has acquired a licensed Canadian payment service provider and money services business as part of its strategy to build robust cross-border payment infrastructure for African businesses engaged in global trade. The acquisition gives Nomba regulatory coverage in Canada, allowing it to move money locally within the country and connect Canadian dollar […] The post Nomba Acquires Canadian Payments Firm to Power Cross-Border Trade for African Businesses appeared first on Tekedia.
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Every Bet Counts: Spartans Delivers 33% CashRake Rewards, as BeatRivers.net and 7Bit Stay Standard
Online betting platforms are no longer just about games; they’re about how play, rewards, and technology come together. BeatRivers.net offers a dependable mix of casino titles and sports markets, delivering a familiar experience for players who value simplicity. 7Bit adds flexibility with crypto and fiat support, alongside a wide array of slots and table games […] The post Every Bet Counts: Spartans Delivers 33% CashRake Rewards, as BeatRivers.net and 7Bit Stay Standard appeared first on Tekedia.
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Trump Downplays Concerns about WLFI Investment with Abu Dhabi-linked Entity 
President Donald Trump has publicly claimed he was unaware of a reported $500 million investment from an Abu Dhabi-linked entity into World Liberty Financial (WLFI), the cryptocurrency venture associated with his family. The claim stems from recent reports, primarily a Wall Street Journal investigation, which revealed that an investment firm called Aryam Investment 1—backed by […] The post Trump Downplays Concerns about WLFI Investment with Abu Dhabi-linked Entity  appeared first on Tekedia.
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Chinese Solar Stocks Soar on Musk Supplier Visit Rumors, Fueling Speculation of AI Energy Demand Boost
Shares of Chinese solar panel manufacturers surged sharply on Wednesday, after local media reported that a team linked to Elon Musk had recently visited several photovoltaic suppliers in China, igniting speculation that the Tesla and SpaceX chief could become a high-profile customer for advanced solar technologies. The reports, which emerged amid Musk’s public emphasis on […] The post Chinese Solar Stocks Soar on Musk Supplier Visit Rumors, Fueling Speculation of AI Energy Demand Boost appeared first on Tekedia.
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Tom Lee’s BitMine Extends Losses to $7B Amid Arbitrum DAO’s X Account Compromise
BitMine Immersion Technologies (BMNR), chaired by Fundstrat’s Tom Lee, is facing massive unrealized (paper) losses on its Ethereum treasury holdings amid the ongoing crypto market downturn. The company holds around 4.24–4.285 million ETH roughly 3.5% of circulating supply, with an average acquisition cost of about $3,825–$3,883 per ETH. At current ETH prices around $2,200–$2,350 recently, […] The post Tom Lee’s BitMine Extends Losses to $7B Amid Arbitrum DAO’s X Account Compromise appeared first on Tekedia.
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Spanish Red Cross Launches RedChain, A Privacy Blockchain Platform
The Spanish Red Cross known as Cruz Roja Española or Creu Roja in Catalonia has recently launched a privacy-focused blockchain-based platform called RedChain. Announced and rolled out around early February 2026, RedChain is designed to improve transparency in humanitarian aid distribution while strongly protecting the privacy of aid recipients. RedChain provides donors with real-time traceability […] The post Spanish Red Cross Launches RedChain, A Privacy Blockchain Platform appeared first on Tekedia.
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Positron Raises $230m as Qatar Bets on Alternatives to Nvidia in the Global AI Chip Race
Semiconductor startup Positron has secured $230 million in Series B funding, underscoring growing investor appetite for alternatives to Nvidia as demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure intensifies and the industry searches for more efficient ways to run AI systems at scale. The funding round, which TechCrunch learned about exclusively, was led by investors including the Qatar […] The post Positron Raises $230m as Qatar Bets on Alternatives to Nvidia in the Global AI Chip Race appeared first on Tekedia.
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US-backed Zipline partners with Rwanda for drone delivery of medicines
Rwanda has signed an expansion agreement with US-based drone logistics company Zipline to scale autonomous medical delivery systems.
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eTranzact beats Q4 revenue forecast but misses 2025 profit target
eTranzact International Plc, a Nigerian payments and switching company, failed to hit its 2025 profit target despite posting a slight revenue increase
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South Africa’s Lesaka hits first profit since 2022 despite merchant slowdown
Lesaka’s merchant unit, which serves small and mid-sized businesses through its Kazang and Connect brands, saw revenue fall by 13%.
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Factors That Make Car Shipping More Expensive
Prices of car transport services are not constant throughout the year. Seasonal demand primarily drives these price adjustments. Knowing the seasonal influences on car shipping rates can prepare both businesses and individuals to plan for better value and fewer surprises. Seasonal Trends in Car Transport There are realistic trends in car shipping every year. During […] The post Factors That Make Car Shipping More Expensive appeared first on Tekedia.
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Implications of PayPal’s Stock Plunging 19% After Earnings
PayPal (PYPL) stock experienced a sharp decline of approximately 19% with reports of up to 20% at points on February 3, 2026, following the release of its Q4 2025 earnings report. Key Reasons for the Drop The sell-off was triggered by a combination of disappointing results and forward-looking concerns: PayPal reported adjusted EPS of $1.23 […] The post Implications of PayPal’s Stock Plunging 19% After Earnings appeared first on Tekedia.
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For South Africa’s auto tech sector, AGOA’s extension is a lifeline
When AGOA expired, South Africa’s auto sector was already feeling the pressure of 2.5% tariffs on passenger cars and up to 25% on light trucks.
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This Abuja-based studio sees AI as Africa’s next story shift
SAB Studios an Abuja-based AI film studio wants African creators to shape the future of storytelling on the continent.
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TikTok Growth: Strategies That Really Work Today
Scroll through TikTok today, and it feels like the world in fast motion. One clip is a cooking tutorial, the next is a product review, then a story that pulls you in for a whole minute. People open the app for answers, for entertainment, or simply to escape for a bit. That mix explains why […] The post TikTok Growth: Strategies That Really Work Today appeared first on Tekedia.
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Infrastructure, not influence, defines creator earnings in Africa
The regional divergence suggests that the African creator economy is a collection of distinct markets at different stages of maturity.
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MTN In Talks To Acquire Full Control Of IHS Towers In Deal Valued at $2.76bn
MTN Group, Africa’s largest mobile network operator by subscribers, is in advanced discussions to acquire the remaining 75 per cent stake in IHS Towers, a transaction that could value the telecom infrastructure company at approximately $2.76 billion, according to market estimates. A report published by Reuters on Thursday said the Johannesburg-listed telecoms group is negotiating […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.
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Mastercard Welcomes the 2026 YES Cohort tackling Youth Unemployment
Youth unemployment in South Africa remains a significant economic challenge, with rates reaching 58.5% for those aged 15-24 in Q3 2025. Mastercard has welcomed its 2026 Youth Employment Service (YES) cohort, reinforcing its commitment to unlocking opportunities for young South Africans and strengthening the country’s future talent pipeline as part of the YES initiative. In […]
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Cape Town’s AI traffic cameras showed promise. The law will decide
Cape Town’s cautious approach reflects a broader challenge facing governments globally: balancing the efficiency of AI surveillance with legal and constitutional protections.
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