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Stablecoin Rails Are High Velocity Wedge for Cross-border and B2B Settlements
Stablecoins are positioned to significantly disrupt and reshape the payments industry, especially in cross-border transactions, B2B settlements, remittances, and treasury operations. They’re already showing explosive growth and clear advantages over legacy rails, but traditional systems like cards, wires, ACH still dominate everyday consumer spending and will likely coexist in a hybrid model for years. Stablecoin […] The post Stablecoin Rails Are High Velocity Wedge for Cross-border and B2B Settlements appeared first on Tekedia.
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Japan’s Cabinet Approves Landmark Bill: Cryptocurrency Officially Recognized as a Financial Asset
Japan has taken a decisive step toward mainstreaming cryptocurrency in a historic move set to reshape the global digital finance landscape. The nation’s Cabinet has approved a landmark bill that formally recognizes cryptocurrencies as financial assets, under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act (FIEA), signaling a major shift in how digital currencies are treated within […] The post Japan’s Cabinet Approves Landmark Bill: Cryptocurrency Officially Recognized as a Financial Asset appeared first on Tekedia.
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Anthropic’s Claude Code and Computer Use Driving Revenue for the AI Pioneer
Anthropic’s revenue has seen explosive growth in 2025–2026, heavily driven by its agentic AI offerings, particularly Claude Code, an autonomous coding agent and tool, and related features like Computer Use which allows Claude to interact with a user’s desktop, browser, files, and applications to complete tasks. Revenue Trajectory (Annualized Run Rate/ARR) January 2025: ~$1 billion […] The post Anthropic’s Claude Code and Computer Use Driving Revenue for the AI Pioneer appeared first on Tekedia.
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How Blockchain Makes Online Poker Truly Provably Fair
Poker players have always faced the same question when sitting at an online table: how do you know the cards are dealt fairly? Traditional platforms ask players to trust their software, their audits, their reputation. Blockchain removes the need for that trust by replacing it with math. The technology allows players to verify every shuffle, […] The post How Blockchain Makes Online Poker Truly Provably Fair appeared first on Tekedia.
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He Can’t Code: New Yorker Exposé Reignites Questions Over Altman’s Technical Authority and OpenAI’s Power Structure
A sweeping New Yorker investigation into OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman has reopened one of the most consequential questions in the artificial intelligence industry: whether Sam Altman, the man who has become synonymous with the AI boom, can be trusted with the extraordinary power now concentrated around OpenAI. The report, based on more than 100 […] The post He Can’t Code: New Yorker Exposé Reignites Questions Over Altman’s Technical Authority and OpenAI’s Power Structure appeared first on Tekedia.
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Community Rage Over Insider Trading Culminating to Massive Profits for Ceasefire Contracts on Polymarket 
President Donald Trump announced a conditional ceasefire with Iran via Truth Social earlier in the week, following strain of direct US-Israeli military strikes on Iranian targets that began earlier in 2026. Iran’s Supreme National Security Council accepted a two-week pause in direct hostilities, with conditions including a halt to attacks and steps toward reopening the […] The post Community Rage Over Insider Trading Culminating to Massive Profits for Ceasefire Contracts on Polymarket  appeared first on Tekedia.
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US SEC Acknowledges 2025 Enforcement under Gensler Delivered No Meaningful Investor Benefit
The SEC has officially acknowledged in its fiscal 2025 enforcement results that certain Gary Gensler-era crypto cases delivered no meaningful investor benefit, reflected a misinterpretation of federal securities laws, and represented a misallocation of agency resources. In a public statement accompanying its FY 2025 enforcement report, the agency highlighted: Seven crypto registration cases and six […] The post US SEC Acknowledges 2025 Enforcement under Gensler Delivered No Meaningful Investor Benefit appeared first on Tekedia.
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“It’s Time” – SEC Chair Atkins Urges Congress to Future-Proof Crypto Markets
The chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Paul Atkins, has issued a clear call to action, urging Congress to move decisively in modernizing the regulatory framework for digital assets. Atkins emphasized the need to “future-proof” U.S. markets against “rogue regulators” by delivering a clear statutory framework that can be signed into law by […] The post “It’s Time” – SEC Chair Atkins Urges Congress to Future-Proof Crypto Markets appeared first on Tekedia.
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Abia’s Rise: Restoring Excellence Through Vision, Discipline, and Results
His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti, this is a public THANK YOU for restoring excellence in our educational system in Abia State. In Igbo tradition, it takes the killing of one leopard to be called a killer of leopards; yes, across multiple sectors in our dear state, you have subdued many economic and developmental “leopards.” I […] The post Abia’s Rise: Restoring Excellence Through Vision, Discipline, and Results appeared first on Tekedia.
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EU fingerprint and photo travel rules come into force from today
The EU's new digital border system, which requires fingerprints and photos alongside a passport scan, is set to be fully operational from Friday.
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Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill: Ghanaians demand expedited passage, not dialogue – Ntim Fordjour to Mahama
The Assin South MP, John Ntim Fordjour, has urged President John Mahama to prioritise the passage of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, insisting that Ghanaians are demanding action rather than further consultations.
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EU airline industry warns of fuel shortages if Strait of Hormuz stays closed
Europe will suffer jet fuel shortages in just three weeks if the Strait of Hormuz does not reopen, the trade body for the continent's airports has warned.
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White House staff told not to place bets on prediction markets
White House staff were warned last month not to use insider information to place bets on prediction markets.
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Auctioneers petition Prez Mahama over ‘interference’ in public auctions
The Ghana Auctioneers Association has urged President John Dramani Mahama, Chief of Staff Julius Debrah, and the Ministry of the Interior to probe what it describes as increasing attempts by individuals to bypass established public auction procedures using purportedly unauthorised letters from government offices.
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GEA, Mastercard Foundation drive market access for MSMEs at Kwahu Business Forum
The Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA), in collaboration with the Mastercard Foundation, took a bold step to deepen market access for MSMEs at this year’s Kwahu Business Forum.
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Meta AI App Rockets to No. 5 on U.S. Charts After Muse Spark Debut as Addiction Lawsuits Loom Large
Meta Platforms has chalked up one of its clearest consumer victories in the generative AI race. Just 24 hours after unveiling Muse Spark on Wednesday, the Meta AI app shot from No. 57 to No. 5 on the U.S. App Store, according to Appfigures data. The surge points to a wave of fresh installs driven […] The post Meta AI App Rockets to No. 5 on U.S. Charts After Muse Spark Debut as Addiction Lawsuits Loom Large appeared first on Tekedia.
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Education Ministry begins review of Ghana Library Authority law
The Education Ministry has inaugurated a Technical Working Committee to review the Ghana Library Authority Act of 1970, in a move aimed at strengthening the legal and institutional framework for modern library services.
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TSMC Delivers a Record Quarter, Reinforcing Role as the Financial Backbone of the Global AI Boom
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) has once again delivered a record quarter, offering perhaps the clearest evidence yet that the global artificial intelligence buildout remains in full acceleration mode. The world’s largest contract chipmaker reported first-quarter revenue of NT$1.134 trillion, equivalent to roughly $35.7 billion, for the January-to-March period, comfortably ahead of market expectations and […] The post TSMC Delivers a Record Quarter, Reinforcing Role as the Financial Backbone of the Global AI Boom appeared first on Tekedia.
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Ghana U-15 girls clinch back-to-back CAF Schools titles
Ghana U-15 girls team, the Black Damsels, have successfully defended their title at the CAF African Schools Football Championship, edging Burkina Faso 10-9 on penalties after a tense and goalless final.
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Rev. Ntim Fordjour urges Mahama to issue directive to fast-track anti-LGBTQ+ bill
A key sponsor of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill is urging President John Dramani Mahama to issue a direct order to Parliament to expedite the bill’s passage, citing the President’s earlier intervention that halted a proposed move to remove the Special Prosecutor. Rev. Ntim Fordjour said the President has already demonstrated that he can direct parliamentary leadership when necessary, and should do the same with the anti-LGBTQ+ bill if he considers it a priority.
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Inside Starlink Direct to Cell: How Satellite-to-Phone Could Reshape Coverage and Pricing
For a long time, the idea behind mobile connectivity has been simple: your phone connects to the cell tower that is closest to it. You can make calls, send texts, and use the internet as long as you are close to that tower. This system works well in cities and suburbs where towers are close […] The post Inside Starlink Direct to Cell: How Satellite-to-Phone Could Reshape Coverage and Pricing appeared first on Tekedia.
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GPL 2025/26: Stoppage-time penalty hands Aduana FC win over leaders GoldStars
Aduana FC secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Bibiani Gold Stars at the Nana Agyeman Badu Park in Matchweek 29 of the Ghana Premier League. After a tightly contested first half, Benjamin Tsivanyo broke the deadlock in the 62nd minute with a composed finish from a well-worked move. Gold Stars responded with determination, and Razack […]
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Ntim Fordjour rejects call for more dialogue, says anti-LGBTQ+ bill has faced a decade of debate and delay
Rev. Ntim Fordjour says any call for a new national dialogue on the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill is unnecessary and risks reopening a debate that he argues has already been exhaustively settled through parliamentary processes, public hearings and a Supreme Court ruling. According to him, the bill has suffered a long history of obstruction. “Even at the very first stage, it was deleted from the order paper, a practice that has never been seen in the history of Parliament,” he said, describing the removal as part of years of “delay, filibustering and blocking.”
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Nigeria’s NIGCOMSAT says it earned $1.6 million amid satellite dispute
Broadcasting remains the backbone of NIGCOMSAT’s earnings, accounting for more than 50% of total revenue.
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Catholic Bishops say moral values must match economic priorities in Anti-LGBTQ+ debate
The Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference says Ghana cannot treat moral values and economic development as competing priorities in the ongoing national debate over the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, insisting both must be pursued together. The Director of Governance, Justice and Peace at the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference, Rev. Fr. Michael Quaicoe, made the remarks on Top Story, where he argued that separating moral considerations from economic policy creates a false distinction in national development planning.
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IGP Yohuno urges merit and hard work ahead of Police Academy exams
The Inspector-General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has encouraged chief inspectors sitting for this year’s Police Competitive Promotional Exams (PCPE) to give off their best as they aim to secure admission into the Police Academy.
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How to Set Up a Secure Online Payment System for Your Website
Online shopping continues to grow as more customers choose convenience over visiting physical stores. Even as businesses sell across multiple channels, including social media, websites remain a key channel for completing transactions, accounting for an estimated 10–15% of online sales in many markets. However, despite this, many businesses still lose customers at the final step. […] The post How to Set Up a Secure Online Payment System for Your Website appeared first on Tech In Africa.
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Queendalyn Yurglee releases debut album ‘Clouds of Glory’
Gospel recording artiste Queendalyn Yurglee has officially released her highly anticipated maiden album, Clouds of Glory, today, April 10, 2025.
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UDS moves to clear MPhil student wrongly linked to robbery case
The University for Development Studies (UDS) has issued a statement regarding the circulation of Mr Prosper Kaba's image, a robbery incident.
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Vodza Regatta 2026: Prof Audrey Gadzekpo rallies investors for coastal tourism growth
A renewed call for strategic private sector investment has taken centre stage at the 2026 Vodza Regatta, held in collaboration with the Ghana Tourism Authority, as council member of the festival and University of Ghana professor, Prof. Audrey Gadzekpo, urged investors to seize emerging opportunities within the coastal community of Vodza in the Keta Municipality. […]
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BlockDAG Goes Live on 13 Exchanges and $0.0000061 Entry Fades! ETH Eyes $6,264 & Sui Price Forecast Shows Rally
The Ethereum price prediction 2026 suggests a steady climb toward $10,000, while the latest Sui price forecast shows a rally fueled by new futures listings. Yet, both assets are being overshadowed by a massive shift in the market. Now live on 13 global exchanges, BlockDAG (BDAG) is accessible to millions of traders, instantly becoming the […] The post BlockDAG Goes Live on 13 Exchanges and $0.0000061 Entry Fades! ETH Eyes $6,264 & Sui Price Forecast Shows Rally appeared first on Tekedia.
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Introduction of 100 new Metro Mass buses won’t affect transport unions – GPRTU
The Inspector-General of Police’s Special Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team (CVET) has arrested a Nigerian national, identified as Esther Obasi, after viral videos emerged showing her dressed in Ghana Police camouflage and the standard black police uniform.
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Deputy Transport Minister backs Yellow Line traffic initiative
Ghana’s Deputy Minister of Transport, Dorcas Affo-Toffey, has pledged support for a new private-sector-driven traffic management initiative following a high-level meeting with officials of Yellow Line Traffic Management. The meeting, led by the Chief Executive Officer of the company, King Cyrus Wuaku, provided an opportunity for the firm to present its vision for improving traffic […]
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MTN Ashanti-Fest music concert set to hit Kumasi on Saturday
The biggest musical concert of the year is expected to hit Kumasi on Saturday, April 11, when a galaxy of the finest Ghanaian music acts converge at the Jubilee Park for an evening of unforgettable Ghanaian music.
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BTC Crash: What Awaits Bitcoin in the Second Half of 2026
Bitcoin moved into 2026 with the usual late-cycle swagger, but by the end of the first quarter that mood had cracked. The market ran into tighter macro expectations, shakier risk appetite, and a visible unwind in leveraged positioning. The first big takeaway is simple: this btc crash does not look like a random accident. It […] The post BTC Crash: What Awaits Bitcoin in the Second Half of 2026 appeared first on Tekedia.
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Authorities probe discovery of dead fish at Tema shipyard
Authorities have launched investigations into the discovery of dead fish at the slipway of the Tema Shipyard enclave, following concerns about possible environmental and public health risks.
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