The alternative currency market in 2026 is currently witnessing many short jumps followed by long periods of falling prices. Aptos crypto saw a 37% price increase after its Decibel update, yet it has quickly dropped back under the $1 mark. Meanwhile, the XRP current price stays near $1.41, trapped beneath its main average lines while […] The post BlockDAG Network Goes Live with a Historic 100x Price Structure! Aptos Struggles Under $1  & XRP Battles Breakout Limits appeared first on Tekedia.

U.S. Treasury yields climbed on Thursday as investors weighed the economic fallout from the escalating war between the United States and Iran while digesting fresh labor market data that pointed to continued resilience in the American economy. The benchmark 10-year Treasury yield rose more than four basis points to 4.131%, while the 30-year bond yield […] The post Treasury Yields Rise as Iran War Stokes Oil Shock Fears as Investors Brace for Key U.S. Jobs Data appeared first on Tekedia.

Good People, today has been a remarkable funding day within the Tekedia Capital ecosystem. Earlier, I shared that our portfolio company Cybervergent secured a $3 million seed round. I am also pleased to note that QFEX has announced a $9.5 million raise as it advances its mission. In addition, within the WhatsApp community of our […] The post Cybervergent, QFEX, and a $40M Lead Round Investor: Momentum Across Tekedia Capital’s Portfolio appeared first on Tekedia.

A recent study by the Bitcoin Policy Institute (BPI), a nonpartisan research organization, tested 36 frontier AI models from six major providers: Anthropic, DeepSeek, Google, MiniMax, OpenAI, and xAI. It ran them through 9,072 neutral, open-ended monetary scenarios where the models acted as autonomous economic agents making decisions about money for transactions, store of value, […] The post 22 Out of 36 AI Models Chose Bitcoin as their Top Preferred Monetary Instrument appeared first on Tekedia.

Tekedia Capital is pleased to announce that our portfolio company, Cybervergent, Africa’s leading digital trust company, has raised $3 million in seed funding. Congratulations CEO Adetokunbo Omotosho and the whole Team for this moment. Cybervergent has been steadily winning in the market while expanding its customer base across the continent. Today, more than 150 organizations […] The post Tekedia Capital Portfolio Startup, Cybervergent, Raises $3m appeared first on Tekedia.

The crypto landscape in 2026 is testing even seasoned market participants. The Ethereum price lingers around $1,968, weighed down by bearish pressure, while the Cardano price prediction 2026 outlook is showing fragility as ADA drops below key support zones. Both networks have strong fundamentals for the long term, but near-term price action paints a picture […] The post BlockDAG Trading Live with Top 50 Market Cap Potential as Ethereum and Cardano Struggle appeared first on Tekedia.

When organisations talk about “deploying AI”, they often mean very different things. For some, it is hosting a model on-premises. For others, it is enabling tools like Claude or Gemini across the workforce. In reality, “deployment” has become a catch-all term for using AI in some way, somewhere within the business. But the more useful […] The post AI adoption succeeds or fails on skills, not software appeared first on Tech In Africa.

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The crypto market is picking up speed as traders keep a close eye on XRP price today and follow Bittensor price as it builds quiet momentum in its AI-focused blockchain space. XRP keeps delivering reliable cross-border transfers with a price range that signals cautious but consistent stability. Bittensor, meanwhile, builds its footing as a hands-on […] The post BlockDAG Trading Ignites on Major Exchanges: 100x Targets Set as XRP Price Today and Bittensor Price Hold Firm appeared first on Tekedia.

Binance has officially launched its first batch of 7 AI Agent Skills, in collaboration with Binance Wallet. This release provides AI agents such as those powered by models like Claude or OpenClaw with direct, modular access to Binance’s infrastructure, including real-time market data from Binance Spot, wallet analysis, trading execution, and risk assessment tools—all through […] The post Binance Launches Its First Batch of 7 AI Agent Skills  appeared first on Tekedia.

February 2026 was a breakout month for stablecoin activity on Solana. According to a recent analysis from Grayscale, Solana’s stablecoin transaction volume reached $650 billion in February. This more than doubled the previous monthly record from October of the prior year and marked the highest stablecoin volume on any blockchain for that month. This surge […] The post Solana’s Stablecoin Transaction Volume Reached $650 Billion in February appeared first on Tekedia.

On Thursday, backed by China’s political leadership in Beijing, President Xi Jinping unveiled a sweeping blueprint for the country’s economic and strategic direction over the next five years. The gathering of nearly 3,000 delegates at the Great Hall of the People marks one of the most closely watched political events in China’s calendar, according to […] The post China Unveils New Five-Year Roadmap as Xi Pushes Tech Supremacy, Economic Stability, and Military Modernization appeared first on Tekedia.

Nigeria’s business environment strengthened significantly in February 2026, with the latest Business Confidence Monitor showing firms reporting the strongest operating conditions since the index was introduced. The improvement came even as fresh data from the central bank showed banks becoming more cautious in lending to the private sector, underscoring the complex state of the economy, […] The post Nigeria’s Business Confidence Hits Record High Even as Bank Lending to Private Sector Weakens appeared first on Tekedia.

Yoruba and Hausa speakers can now use Google's AI Mode and AI Overviews in their local languages.

The HP Wolf Security Threat Insights Report, released by the security unit of technology manufacturer HP Inc, shows attackers shifting from carefully engineered exploits toward a strategy built on speed and volume.

Nigeria’s digital lending boom was built on small, instant loans between ₦5,000 ($3.61) and ₦10,000 ($7.21) disbursed within minutes on sleek apps. But that model is beginning to change.

American multinational investment bank Morgan Stanley has reportedly eliminated 2,500 roles as it reshapes priorities across the U.S. and international markets. The reductions, representing roughly 3% of the bank’s workforce, will affect employees in its three main divisions, which include wealth management, investment banking, and investment management. The layoffs will affect both front-office, revenue-generating roles […] The post Morgan Stanley Cut 2,500 Jobs Amid Record 2025 Performance as The Company Reshapes Its Priorities appeared first on Tekedia.

The intensifying air war between Israel and Iran is already exacting a heavy toll on the Israeli economy, with officials warning that weekly losses could exceed 9 billion shekels ($2.93 billion) if strict wartime restrictions remain in place. Israel’s Finance Ministry said on Wednesday that under the current “red” emergency restrictions imposed by the military’s […] The post Air War With Iran Could Cost Israel $2.9bn a Week as Economic Fallout Spreads Across Global Markets appeared first on Tekedia.

Manchester City Football Club’s ascent from a modest Victorian-era team to one of the dominant forces in world football is one of the most remarkable stories in the sport. By visiting the online sports betting platform 1xBet you will also be able to wager on all matches of this squad as well. Founded in 1880 […] The post The rise of Manchester City appeared first on Tekedia.

Gold prices climbed 2% on Wednesday, rebounding sharply from a more than one-week low hit in the previous session, as the U.S. dollar took a breather and escalating military action in the Middle East — now in its fifth day — intensified safe-haven flows into the yellow metal. Spot gold gained 1.8% to $5,175.39 per […] The post Gold Rebounds 2% on Wednesday as Dollar Pauses and Middle East Escalation Fuels Safe-Haven Demand appeared first on Tekedia.

U.S. stocks closed sharply lower on Tuesday as investors weighed the risk that an expanding Middle East conflict could push energy prices higher for longer, reigniting inflation pressures and complicating the policy path for the Federal Reserve. Selling was broad-based across sectors, with the Cboe Volatility Index, widely known as the VIX, climbing to its […] The post Wall Street Slides as Middle East Conflict Lifts Oil, Stokes Inflation Fears appeared first on Tekedia.

White House Scrutinizes Tencent’s Stakes in Epic Games, Riot, and Supercell Amid National Security Concerns Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit The Trump administration is weighing whether to force Chinese tech conglomerate Tencent Holdings Ltd. to divest its significant investments in major U.S. and European video game developers, according to the Financial Times. Top officials have convened […] The post White House Weighs National Security Review of Tencent’s Gaming Stakes Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit in April appeared first on Tekedia.

Billionaire investor Ray Dalio says artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the global economy, but cautions that the companies at the center of the surge may not generate the profits investors are banking on. In an episode of the All-In Podcast published Tuesday, the founder of Bridgewater Associates described AI as a force that is “eating […] The post Ray Dalio Warns AI, A Force “Eating Everything”, Could ‘Eat Itself’ if Profits Fail to Match Investment Surge appeared first on Tekedia.

Bitcoin surged back above the $74,000 mark on Wednesday, reaching its highest level since February 8, even as geopolitical tensions remained elevated. The world’s largest cryptocurrency gained roughly 8% over 24 hours, rebounding strongly after spending several weeks trading below the $60,000-$70,000 threshold. The recent rally was fueled by a sudden shift in macro sentiment […] The post Bitcoin Rebounds 8% Above $74K Then Drops Amid Macro Shift And Institutional Demand appeared first on Tekedia.

Ethio Telecom announced the signing of a landmark network expansion and modernization agreement with our strategic partner, Ericsson, at MWC Barcelona, marking another major step in advancing Ethiopia’s digital infrastructure. In line with the company’s three-year Next Horizon Strategy, this major project includes the expansion, upgrade, 4G layering, and deployment of new capabilities across 1,500 […]

China’s manufacturing sector showed a widening split in February, with large state-owned factories struggling to regain momentum while private exporters reported a surge in overseas orders. The February report has prompted concern that escalating conflict in the Middle East could sharply undermine export performance in March. Data from the National Bureau of Statistics of China […] The post China’s Factory Activity Splits Along State-Private Lines as Export Risks Mount from Iran Conflict appeared first on Tekedia.

“Sorry, I didn’t catch that” – a familiar frustration for millions of  Africans using voice technology like Siri and Alexa, where common phrases and names like “No worry, e go better” become “No war eagle butter”,  “Wanjiru” becomes “One zero”, and “Chukwuebuka” becomes “Check wheelchair baker”. These repeated failures aren’t just technical gaffes; they become […]

Good People, I invite you to join me at Fidelity Bank PLC’s Fidelity Diaspora Summit 2026, where we will have an important conversation on investments, capital formation, and Nigeria’s growth trajectory. My thesis is simple: Nigeria’s largest untapped market segment is its diaspora. When an emerging nation learns how to mobilize the capabilities of its […] The post Join Ndubuisi Ekekwe At Fidelity Bank PLC’s Fidelity Diaspora Summit 2026 appeared first on Tekedia.

Agentic AI payments infrastructure is evolving rapidly to support more seamless, AI-driven experiences, and the Agentic Commerce Protocol (ACP) is a prime example of this progress. Co-developed by Stripe and OpenAI, ACP is an open standard that standardizes how AI agents—like ChatGPT—can interact with merchants to discover products, negotiate details, and complete purchases securely. It […] The post Agentic AI Payments Infrastructure Rapidly Evolving to Support Seamless AI-driven Experiences  appeared first on Tekedia.

Bolt said it received its Certificate of Registration from the National Public Transport Regulator (NPTR) on February 27.

OpenAI is developing an internal code-hosting platform that could eventually compete with GitHub, according to a report by The Information, marking what could become one of the most consequential strategic pivots in the artificial intelligence industry. The project, still in its early stages, was prompted in part by repeated service disruptions that left GitHub temporarily […] The post OpenAI Developing A GitHub Rival After Service Disruptions, Setting Up Potential Clash With Microsoft appeared first on Tekedia.

The current market environment, reflects heightened volatility driven primarily by the escalating U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, now in its early stages with fresh strikes and no clear signs of de-escalation. This has triggered risk-off sentiment across global financial markets, leading to sharp declines in equities and a reversal in precious metals after recent safe-haven surges. […] The post Recent Market Disruptions is Driven by Escalating U.S-Israel Conflict with Iran  appeared first on Tekedia.

Stocks across the United Arab Emirates suffered one of their sharpest sell-offs in years on Wednesday as trading resumed in Dubai and Abu Dhabi following a two-day market closure triggered by Iranian drone and missile attacks on the country. The selloff has amplified concerns that the rapidly escalating conflict could inflict lasting economic damage on […] The post UAE Stocks Plunge Following Market Resumption as Iranian Strikes Rattle Investor Confidence, Triggering Selloff appeared first on Tekedia.

In today’s fast-paced world, sexual health is more than just the absence of disease—it encompasses physical satisfaction, mental well-being, emotional balance, and safe self-exploration. For many adults, a sex doll has become a discreet and effective tool for maintaining these aspects of wellness. Among the most practical options, the sex doll torso stands out for […] The post Enhancing Sexual Health: How a Sex Doll Torso from Tantaly Supports Wellness and Safe Intimacy appeared first on Tekedia.

Absa Group has partnered with Thunes, the Smart Superhighway to move money around the world, to launch a new digital-first remittance solution, Absa Global Pay, that makes sending money across borders faster, simpler and more affordable for millions of customers across Africa. With international remittances playing an increasingly critical role in supporting families, education, healthcare […]

The streaming service will be wound down in the coming months, although the company has not provided a final closure date as legal processes tied to the acquisition continue to be finalised.