The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a stark warning about the risks of stablecoin adoption, particularly how it could accelerate currency substitution—a process where a foreign currency often the US dollar gradually replaces a local one in everyday transactions, savings, and economic activity. This concern was outlined in the IMF’s 56-page departmental paper titled […] The post The IMF’s Recent Warning on Stablecoins and Currency Substitution appeared first on Tekedia.

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced that listed spot cryptocurrency products, including Bitcoin, can now trade for the first time on federally regulated, CFTC-registered futures exchanges. This marks a pivotal shift, allowing direct spot trading, buying and selling actual crypto assets on platforms like Designated Contract Markets (DCMs) under full U.S. oversight, rather […] The post CFTC’s Historic Approval for Spot Bitcoin Trading on U.S. Regulated Exchanges appeared first on Tekedia.

South Korea has taken another step in its push to become a global Artificial Intelligence heavyweight, signing a sweeping agreement with SoftBank’s Arm Holdings to strengthen the country’s semiconductor and AI sectors. The deal, announced Friday by a presidential policy adviser, underscores Seoul’s determination to raise its profile in advanced chip design and secure talent […] The post South Korea Signs Major Tech Pact With SoftBank’s Arm to Supercharge Chip Design and AI Ambitions appeared first on Tekedia.

Tesla launched the new, lower-priced version of its Model 3 sedan in Europe on Friday, two months after its U.S. debut. This aggressive pricing move is a critical part of CEO Elon Musk’s efforts to revive the company’s core automotive business amid a prolonged and severe downturn in demand that has seen Tesla’s global sales […] The post Tesla Launches Lower-Priced Model 3 in Europe to Combat Sales Slump and Chinese Competition appeared first on Tekedia.

For more than a decade, Portugal has been one of the most attractive destinations for global investors seeking stability, mobility, and long-term residency in Europe. The country’s residency-by-investment program, widely known as the Golden Visa, has played a unique role in connecting international capital with national development priorities. As global migration trends shift and cross-border […] The post How Portugal Is Redefining Residency-by-Investment for a New Global Landscape appeared first on Tekedia.

The crackdown follows months of policy shifts that show regulators are increasingly concerned about the size, reach, and vulnerability of Nigeria’s agent banking ecosystem.

Most agritech startups build apps. Agrovesto is building the data infrastructure that makes those apps possible.

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) and Ernst & Young LLP (EY US), titled “The Shift to 24×5 Trading: What It Means for U.S. Equity Markets”, explicitly highlights how the rise of 24×7 crypto markets is fueling global investor demand for extended trading hours in traditional U.S. equities. The report analyzes industry surveys and […] The post Review of DTCC and EY Report on the Shift to 24×5 Trading in U.S. Equities appeared first on Tekedia.

Turkish cryptocurrency exchange Paribu announced it has acquired a majority stake in CoinMENA, the leading Sharia-compliant crypto platform in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The transaction values CoinMENA at up to $240 million, marking Turkey’s largest fintech acquisition to date and its first cross-border purchase of a digital asset platform. Paribu, founded […] The post Paribu’s Acquisition of CoinMENA is A Major Milestone in Crypto Expansion appeared first on Tekedia.

The UK’s Electoral Commission released quarterly donation figures revealing that Christopher Harborne, a British billionaire and former shareholder in Tether the issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin. USDT and its affiliated exchange Bitfinex, donated £9 million approximately $11.4–12 million to Reform UK, the right-wing populist party led by Nigel Farage. This marks the largest single […] The post Tether Investor Makes Record £9M Donation to Reform UK appeared first on Tekedia.

Chowdeck, the Nigerian on-demand food delivery service, has once again raised the bar in Nigeria’s food delivery space, after it announced a major milestone that vendors on its platform processed N1.4 billion during its Big Black Friday Weekend campaign. The company set an ambitious target ahead of the event at 50,000 orders in a single […] The post Chowdeck Processes N1.4 Billion as Black Friday Campaign Shatters Records appeared first on Tekedia.

Coinbase’s Ethereum Layer-2 network, Base, officially launched its mainnet bridge to Solana, enabling seamless asset transfers between the two ecosystems. Dubbed the “Base-Solana Bridge,” this connection is secured by Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) in partnership with Coinbase, ensuring independent verification of every cross-chain message to prevent single points of failure. The launch aligns with […] The post Base-Solana Bridge Launches is A Major Step for Cross-Chain Liquidity appeared first on Tekedia.

Researchers from the US have revealed some exciting data, which highlights the fact that gold nanoclusters, or superatoms, exhibit properties that are similar to quantum systems used today. Discoveries like this could not only make quantum computers more scalable but also more accessible. Using Gold Nanoclusters as Building Blocks Nomis Foundation has reported that quantum […] The post New Research Data Shows that Gold Nanoclusters Could Be Used in Quantum Computing appeared first on Tekedia.

This???????????????? week, Bitcoin accomplished a significant rally, essentially surpassing the $105,000 mark, and the whole crypto market got kind of lit because of that. Little Pepe, a Layer 2 blockchain combining fast transactions with meme culture, is benefiting from this trend. Large investors entering the market are driving prices higher, prompting interest in similar altcoins […] The post Top 3 Tokens to Invest in as Whale Buying Lifts Bitcoin Above $105,000 appeared first on Tekedia.

Crypto market sentiment is shifting rapidly as meme coins begin showing renewed signs of strength, with Dogecoin and Pepe both entering technical phases that hint at major upside potential. As liquidity flows back into high-volatility assets and trader confidence improves, analysts are once again highlighting the possibility of explosive meme-driven rallies similar to previous market […] The post DOGE and Pepe Could Rally Hard; Ozak AI Forecast Dominates the Future Curve appeared first on Tekedia.

Africa is buzzing with AI products and prototypes that reflect different aspirations, and these are the exciting ones launched this year.

TechCabal’s coverage of 2025 offers a panoramic view of this continent-wide regulatory awakening.

  AKA Foods B.V. has revealed that Technology Driven Concepts (TDC), a leading African provider of advanced ingredient solutions and application development, has entered into a multi-year agreement to adopt AKA Foods’ cutting-edge AI-ready platform, AKA Studio, for food research and development (R&D) and knowledge consolidation. AKA Studio, an award-winning platform, helps food companies speed […] The post TDC Partners with AKA Foods to Revolutionize R&D with AI-Ready Platform AKA Studio appeared first on Tech In Africa.

The Judith Neilson Foundation has partnered with the Million Lives Collective (MLC) to launch the African Cities Innovation Fund, a new grant program designed to support tech-driven urban solutions across African cities. Announced at the IDIA global summit in Nairobi, the fund will provide grants of up to USD 75K to collaborative teams focused on […] The post New African Cities Innovation Fund to Boost Tech Solutions for Urban Challenges appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Kenyan insurtech mTek has been acquired by Singapore-based unicorn bolttech, marking a rare exit for East Africa in a challenging funding environment. Founded in 2019 by Bente Krogmann (CEO) and Christopher Osore, mTek developed a fully paperless digital insurance platform serving over 350,000 customers. The platform integrates with more than 45 insurers and has recently […] The post Bolttech Acquires Kenya’s mTek in Rare East African Exit appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Investisseurs & Partenaires (I&P) announced on Tuesday that it has successfully reached a first close of 41 million euros ($47.7 million) for its new fund, I&P Afrique Entrepreneurs 3 (IPAE 3). The fund is targeting a final size of 70 million euros, with a second close anticipated in the second half of 2026. In the […] The post I&P Secures €41M for IPAE 3 Fund to Support SMEs in West Africa and Madagascar appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Singapore-based software firm Horizon Quantum has announced a major technological milestone, becoming the first private company to run a quantum computer for commercial use in the city-state. The startup, founded in 2018 by quantum researcher Joe Fitzsimons, confirmed on Wednesday that the machine is now fully operational, utilizing components integrated from leading quantum computing suppliers, […] The post Singapore Achieves Quantum Milestone as Horizon Quantum Launches City-State’s First Commercial Quantum Computer appeared first on Tekedia.

Based on recent reporting from credible sources, the actual project involves a total commitment of around 50 billion Brazilian reais (BRL), equivalent to approximately $9.1–9.25 billion USD at current exchange rates. This figure has been consistently reported since the project’s early stages in April 2025, with no announcements or updates today matching the inflated claim. […] The post A Look into TikTok’s Major Data Center Investment in Brazil appeared first on Tekedia.

Salesforce lifted its fiscal 2026 revenue and adjusted profit targets on Wednesday, banking on accelerating adoption of its Agentforce AI platform as large companies rush to integrate autonomous software into daily operations. The updated outlook pushed the stock more than 2% higher in extended trading and signaled that the firm’s big push into AI is […] The post Salesforce Lifts 2026 Forecast as Corporate Demand for AI Agents Intensifies, Fueling a New Phase of Enterprise Automation appeared first on Tekedia.

Nvidia’s chief executive Jensen Huang has never been coy about the central role China plays in the company’s future. But his latest comments in Washington this week laid bare a deeper unease inside the world’s most valuable chipmaker. After meeting U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday, Huang confirmed he was still unsure whether Beijing would […] The post Nvidia’s China Dilemma: Huang Says Not Sure Beijing Would Allow Supply of H200 AI Chips appeared first on Tekedia.

Stablecoins have experienced significant growth and received increasing attention in recent years, acting as a bridge between volatile unbacked crypto assets and fiat currencies. Through tokenization, these digital assets are used to increase efficiency in payments, particularly cross-border transactions, including reducing the costs and enhancing the speed of remittances. However, amidst its wide use cases, […] The post IMF Warns Stablecoins Pose Risks to Financial Integrity Without Proper Regulation appeared first on Tekedia.

Five35 Ventures has secured anchor funding from the MEDA Mauritius Foundation to expand its portfolio of female-led and women-focused startups across East, West, and Southern Africa. The pan-African venture fund aims to bridge the funding gap between pre-seed and scale, deepen partnerships with accelerators and ecosystem builders, and provide startups with capital, mentorship, and access to strategic networks.

Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is reportedly planning to implement massive budget cuts of up to 30% for its ambitious metaverse initiative, according to a report from Bloomberg News on Thursday. The news served as immediate relief for investors, sending Meta’s shares surging by nearly 4% in morning trading, as the […] The post Pivot from Plunge: Meta to Slash Metaverse Budget by 30% After $70 Billion in Losses appeared first on Tekedia.

Google Cloud’s new multi-year partnership with Replit has become more than a standard vendor contract. It is part of a larger repositioning inside Silicon Valley as the ground under the software industry shifts rapidly toward AI-generated code, a trend insiders now call vibe-coding. The move strengthens Google’s posture in a market where Anthropic and Cursor […] The post Google Deepens Push Into AI Coding With Expanded Replit Partnership, Betting Big on the Vibe-Coding Surge appeared first on Tekedia.

USE.com is preparing to ignite the crypto market with what is rapidly becoming one of the most anticipated presale launches as the industry heads into 2026. With excitement building and the platform’s official reveal approaching, USE.com is gaining remarkable traction across global trading communities. The presale marks a pivotal moment in the project’s evolution as […] The post USE.com Set to Ignite the Market as One of the Most Anticipated Presale Launches of the Year appeared first on Tekedia.

Artificial intelligence is no longer reserved for big companies. Whether you’re a student, creative, business owner, developer, or content creator, you can now use  AI tools 100% free. In this guide, we break down 41free AI tools you can use today without spending a kobo, including writing assistants, image generators, coding copilots, AI video editors, […]

Startups On Our Radar spotlights African startups solving African challenges with innovation. This week, we explore seven African startups in the health, research, aquaculture, funding and finance sectors and why they should be on your watchlist.

Microsoft has achieved a significant milestone in its global connectivity strategy, announcing that it has now provided internet access to more than 117 million people across Africa, surpassing its original 2025 target ahead of schedule. The announcement was made at the B20 South Africa Summit, where the company also revealed a major partnership with the […]

The collaboration built a six-session track that unpacked everything from AI to green innovation in creative industries, including a live $30,000 Creative Economy Challenge for startups innovating at the intersection of creativity and tech.

The 2025 FNB App of the Year Awards took place in Johannesburg last night, uniting some of the brightest innovators in South African and African technology. The annual event once again highlighted the continent’s growing digital ecosystem, bringing together developers, industry leaders, partners, media, and sponsors to celebrate homegrown creativity and the apps that are […]

Every ten years in Nigeria’s business landscape, a major redesign takes place. In the 1990s, the new generation banks arrived with technology as their competitive arsenal. They used VSAT to integrate branches, making banking location-agnostic and forcing the old banks to evolve or fade. A decade later, the GSM revolution began, and voice telephony reshaped […] The post Tekedia Mini-MBA Graduation Lecture: 2030s – The Decade of Nigeria’s Capital Market by Ndubuisi Ekekwe appeared first on Tekedia.