Craft Silicon has launched a new digital payment platform, TouristTap, to tap into the tourism payment market in Kenya. The platform aims to make it easier for visitors to Kenya to make payments to any platform. TouristTap turns a phone into a POS by allowing payments by send money, to a till or PayBill and […] The post Craft Silicon launches TouristTap in Kenya to help tourists handle local payments appeared first on HapaKenya.

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In April 2026, the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) reached a significant milestone in financial regulation by granting licenses to an additional 32 Digital Credit Providers (DCPs). This latest cohort brings the total number of regulated digital lenders in the country to 227, following the licensing of 42 companies in late 2025. Since the regulatory […] The post List of CBK licensed digital loan companies in Kenya – April 2026 appeared first on HapaKenya.

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced a reduction in pump prices effective immediately. The revision follows a presidential directive to slash Value Added Tax (VAT) on petroleum products from 13% to 8%. According to the latest review, the price of Super Petrol has been reduced by Ksh. 9.37 per litre, while Diesel […] The post EPRA reduces fuel prices by 13% after public uproar over hefty price hike appeared first on HapaKenya.

When Safaricom unveiled My OneApp at the recent Decode 4.0 event, the vision was clear: a super app that seamlessly merges M-PESA and Safaricom services into a single, sleek interface. For users in Kenya, it appeared on their screens like magic, an automatic update that replaced the old M-PESA app overnight. However, for thousands of […] The post Why Safaricom’s My OneApp is leaving the diaspora behind appeared first on HapaKenya.

In today's edition: Kenya issues 32 digital lending licences || Nigeria’s CAC affected by security breach || Cellulant taps ex-Xapo Bank executive || Zambia is digitising patient records

TCL, the global 1 Mini LED and Ultra Large Screen TV brand (75”+) according to OMDIA 2025, and the No. 1 brand locally for Mini LED TV unit sale in H2 2025, continues to push the boundaries of display innovation with the introduction of SQD-Mini LED in South Africa The launch marks a major milestone […]

The old SEC pay-to-play barrier is gone, but the market’s risks aren’t. The SEC approved the change on April 14, 2026. It eliminates the long-standing Pattern Day Trader (PDT) rule and its $25,000 minimum equity requirement under FINRA Rule 4210. The rule, in place since 2001, classified a trader as a pattern day trader if […] The post SEC Approves Ending the “Pattern Day Trader” Requirement of Holding $25k appeared first on Tekedia.

X (formerly Twitter), has officially rolled out its highly anticipated Smart Cashtags feature, bringing live financial data straight into users’ timelines. Announced on April 14, 2026, the update is now live for iPhone users in the United States and Canada. The new feature transforms simple $TICKER mentions such as $BTC, $ETH, $TSLA, or $NVDA into […] The post X Launches Smart Cashtags: Introduces Real-Time Stock And Crypto Data Directly on The App appeared first on Tekedia.

U.S. equities rallied sharply as investors piled back into risk assets on growing optimism that diplomatic channels in the Middle East may yet produce an off-ramp to the Iran conflict, while softer-than-expected inflation data and a strong start to the earnings season added fresh momentum to the advance. The move pushed the Nasdaq nearly 2% […] The post Wall Street Surges Toward Record Territory as Middle East Peace Hopes, Cooling Inflation, and Bank Earnings Fuel Risk Rally appeared first on Tekedia.

In recent years, a new wave of financial platforms has emerged—prediction market apps. These platforms allow everyday users to make money trading on the outcome of real-world events, turning opinions and insights into potential profit. Instead of buying stocks or crypto, you’re essentially trading on whether something will happen or not, from elections and sports […]

Circle’s CEO Jeremy Allaire recently confirmed that the company is exploring a native token for its Arc Network; a stablecoin-focused Layer-1 blockchain along with a potential gradual transition to Proof-of-Stake (PoS). Allaire described Arc as an economic OS designed for stablecoins like USDC as a native gas token, tokenized assets, onchain markets, and economic contracts, […] The post Circle Exploring Native Token for its Arc Network with Potential Shift to Proof-of-Stake appeared first on Tekedia.

Coinbase is reportedly in talks with Anthropic to gain access to Claude Mythos Preview often called Mythos, Anthropic’s highly restricted frontier AI model with exceptional cybersecurity capabilities. This development, first highlighted by The Information and echoed across multiple outlets, stems from crypto firms’ efforts to strengthen defenses against increasingly sophisticated AI-powered threats. Other players like […] The post Coinbase in Talks with Anthropic for Access to Claude Mythos Preview appeared first on Tekedia.

Visa has officially launched a validator node on the Tempo blockchain and is serving as one of its first anchor validators. Visa configured and runs the validator node entirely in-house, after about six months of collaboration with Tempo’s engineering team. It joins Stripe and Zodia Custody; majority-owned by Standard Chartered as the initial external anchor […] The post Visa Officially Launches Validator Node on the Tempo Blockchain appeared first on Tekedia.

OPay, one of Africa’s leading fintech unicorns, is widely seen as positioning for a public listing—potentially in the US—though no formal SEC filing or official announcement has been made as of April 2026. The Nigerian-headquartered with Singapore base digital payments and banking platform has shown clear signs of IPO readiness: it recently brought in a […] The post OPay’s Rumoured U.S. IPO Could Catalyze Higher Standard and Capital for African Fintech appeared first on Tekedia.

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Bitmine Immersion Technologies (NYSE: BMNR), chaired by Fundstrat’s Tom Lee, has crossed a major milestone by holding over 4% of Ethereum’s total circulating supply. As of April 12, 2026, the company reported 4,874,858 ETH, equating to approximately 4.04% of the ~120.7 million ETH in circulation. This came after its largest weekly purchase since December 22, […] The post Bitmine Immersion Crosses Milestone of Holding 4% of Ethereum’s Total Supply appeared first on Tekedia.

In a move that deftly blurs the boundaries between digital immersion and tangible ownership, Spotify has officially launched physical book sales within its app this week, transforming the platform from a premier audio destination into a comprehensive literary hub for readers across the United States and the United Kingdom. First unveiled in February, the initiative […] The post Spotify Forges a Seamless Literary Ecosystem: Physical Books Arrive in the App Alongside Breakthrough Audiobook Innovations appeared first on Tekedia.

Snap has announced a decision to slash roughly 16% of its global workforce, marking another round of Silicon Valley layoffs. The move is seen as a defining statement on how artificial intelligence is now being used not only as a product strategy, but as a corporate restructuring tool to reshape cost bases, accelerate product cycles, […] The post Snap to Cut About 1,000 Jobs in AI-Led Overhaul That Has Sparked Stock Rally appeared first on Tekedia.

As the Middle East war continues to convulse global energy markets, Russia has stepped forward with an offer to help China mitigate any potential supply disruptions. The move is expected to strengthen the Moscow-Beijing strategic axis as it highlights a fast-emerging geopolitical flashpoint between China and the United States. The U.S.-led blockade of the Strait […] The post Russia Moves to Shield China From Energy Shock as Hormuz Blockade Opens a Dangerous New U.S.-China Fault Line appeared first on Tekedia.

Markets have shown impressive resilience in the face of the U.S.-Iran conflict that kicked off in late February 2026. The S&P 500 has fully or nearly fully erased its war-related losses. It dipped as much as ~7-8% from pre-conflict levels amid the initial shocks, oil spikes, and uncertainty around the Strait of Hormuz. By April […] The post S&P 500, Crude Oil, Bitcoin and Ethereum Shown Impressive Resilience appeared first on Tekedia.

As the global contest for artificial intelligence supremacy shifts from software models to the infrastructure that powers them, Meta has made one of its clearest long-term bets yet: owning more of the silicon stack behind its AI future. In a sweeping expansion of its partnership with Broadcom, the Facebook and Instagram parent said it will […] The post Meta Expands Broadcom Partnership, Marking a Multi-Billion-Dollar Bet on Custom AI Silicon appeared first on Tekedia.

Errol Musk, the 79-year-old South African engineer stated that his sons Elon and Kimbal Musk jointly hold 23,400 BTC, which he described as sounding astronomical. At current Bitcoin prices around $70,000–$75,000 per BTC in mid-April 2026 that holding would be worth roughly $1.6–1.75 billion. He positioned this as part of a broader view that cryptocurrencies […] The post Errol Musk’s Sons Elon and Kimbal Hold 23,400 Bitcoin appeared first on Tekedia.

Goldman Sachs filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on April 14, 2026, for the Goldman Sachs Bitcoin Premium Income ETF. This marks the Wall Street giant’s first direct foray into issuing its own Bitcoin-linked exchange-traded fund. The fund will not hold Bitcoin directly. Instead, it plans to invest at least 80% of […] The post Goldman Sachs Files with US SEC for Goldman Sachs Bitcoin Premium Income ETF appeared first on Tekedia.

Hyperliquid just hit a new all-time high with ~6.9% share of aggregate perpetual futures open interest versus centralized exchanges (CEXs). This milestone marks its strongest position relative to CEXs since August 2025, according to data from sources like HypeFlows. It’s a notable sign of decentralized perpetuals gaining ground on traditional centralized platforms. Hyperliquid’s own OI […] The post Hyperliquid’s Perp Open Interest ATH is a Bullish Validation for DEX Infrastructure  appeared first on Tekedia.

Y Combinator (YC) completed its first-ever investment paid entirely in stablecoins, disbursing $500,000 USDC to Totalis, a prediction markets startup, with the entire transaction settled on the Solana blockchain. The funds were sent in three on-chain transfers on Solana — a $1 test payment, followed by $124,999 and $375,000. Settlement was near-instantaneous with minimal fees […] The post Y Combinator Completes First-ever Investment Paid Entirely in Stablecoins Disbursing $500K to Totalis appeared first on Tekedia.

Strategy saw its Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Stretch Preferred Stock (STRC) post a record trading day, generating massive volume that translated into significant Bitcoin purchasing power via its at-the-market (ATM) issuance program. STRC recorded approximately $1.16 billion in trading volume — its highest single-day total on record and over 4x the recent 30-day average […] The post MicroStrategy’s STRC Post a Record Trading Day with Par Selling for $100 and Above appeared first on Tekedia.

The landscape of electronic cash evolves at a lightning pace. Every 24 hours, fresh ventures debut while veteran projects pivot to stay compatible with modern tech. Since the marketplace is packed with options, identifying which tokens deserve your attention is a tough task. You cannot simply select a random asset and expect a win; you […] The post The Best Altcoins to Buy in 2026 for Massive Gains: BlockDAG, Dogecoin, Tron, and Solana! appeared first on Tekedia.

American multinational mass media and entertainment conglomerate Disney has announced plans to eliminate approximately 1,000 positions as part of a broader effort to streamline operations and adapt to the rapidly evolving media landscape. The decision was communicated in an internal email sent to employees on April 14, 2026. In his message, the company’s new chief executive, […] The post Disney to Cut 1,000 Jobs in Push For Agile And Tech-Driven Workforce appeared first on Tekedia.

The online gaming space is going through a massive change as fans look for more freedom, better gifts, and different sites. For a long time, the area has been led by known social gaming giants that give safe fun and sweepstakes chances. However, as we go through 2026, a fresh power is testing the old […] The post Mark the Calendar: Spartans Global Launch on August 1st Signals a New Betting Era, Leaving Pulsz & Global Poker Behind appeared first on Tekedia.

A Nigerian startup born from a hackathon has closed a pre-seed round and launched publicly, aiming to replace the fragmented, unrewarding experience of crypto finance with something that works the way money should. NectarFi gives users a complete financial toolkit in a single application: they can hold and manage digital assets in a self-custodial wallet, […] The post NectarFi Closes $170K Pre-Seed to Build a Full-Stack On-Chain Financial Life for Crypto Users appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Endeavor South Africa has completed the final close of its third Harvest Fund, bringing together institutional capital and founder-led investment to back late-stage technology companies across the continent. Harvest Fund III closed at R230 million, structured as a rules-based co-investment vehicle that deploys capital alongside qualified lead investors, with the bulk targeted at Series B […] The post Endeavor South Africa Closes Harvest Fund III at R230 Million to Back the Next Wave of Scale-Ups appeared first on Tech In Africa.

A South Africa-founded startup is making the case that the AI industry’s default answer to the energy crisis — building bigger, burning more — is the wrong approach entirely, and has secured $5 million in seed funding to prove it. The round was led by California-based climate technology investor VoLo Earth Ventures. Founded in 2025 […] The post South Africa’s Refiant AI Raises $5 Million to Make Artificial Intelligence Leaner and Less Energy-Hungry appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Visa’s Africa Fintech Accelerator has reached a landmark moment, crossing the threshold of 100 startups supported since its launch and simultaneously opening the door for the next generation of founders to apply. The milestone was announced during the Cohort 5 Demo Day, held at GITEX Africa in Marrakech, where 18 high-growth fintech startups from 10 […] The post Visa’s Africa Fintech Accelerator Crosses 100-Startup Milestone and Opens Sixth Cohort appeared first on Tech In Africa.

X has officially launched its new Cashtags feature today for iPhone users in the US and Canada. Cashtags build on the existing $ticker system but make it smart and interactive: When you search for or post a cashtag like $AAPL, $BTC, or even a crypto contract address, X automatically suggests the matching stock or crypto […] The post X Officially Launches Cashtags Feature, Starting with Canada and U.S. Users appeared first on Tekedia.

A draft BIP-361 titled “Post Quantum Migration and Legacy Signature Sunset” was published on Bitcoin’s BIP repository on GitHub. It was co-authored by several contributors in the Bitcoin quantum security space, including Jameson Lopp, Casa co-founder and others. Bitcoin’s original cryptography primarily ECDSA over the secp256k1 curve is vulnerable to future quantum computers via Shor’s […] The post Bitcoin Community Discussing BIP 361 Titled; Post Quantum Migration and Legacy Signature Sunset appeared first on Tekedia.