"In 2026, I expect public health and development systems to accelerate the shift away from labour-intensive, level-of-effort-driven models" - Scott Dubin

"In 2026, African regulators will stop tolerating scale without operational control across critical digital infrastructure sectors..." - Nikolai Barnwell

"In 2026, I expect the venture studio model to gain stronger recognition as a legitimate asset class" - Leslie Ossete

"In 2026, stablecoins will increasingly function as primary financial accounts for individuals and SMEs in emerging markets" - Efayomi Carr

"In 2026, I expect the normalisation of instant, local-currency cross-border settlements for African SMEs..." - Austin Okpagu

"In 2026, non-fintech sectors will increasingly monetise through embedded finance" - Phillipe Griffiths

"In 2026, value capture in Africa’s digital media ecosystem will continue to shift toward creator-led, direct-to-fan and ad-supported platforms" – Chimgozirim Nwokoma

U.S. employers announced 108,435 job cuts in January 2026, according to the latest report from Challenger, Gray & Christmas. This marks the highest January total since 2009 during the Great Recession, when cuts reached nearly 242,000. It’s often described in headlines as a “17-year high” because 2009 was 17 years prior. Key details from the […] The post US January Jobs Layoff Hits 17-Year High appeared first on Tekedia.

Tether has pulled back from earlier reports of seeking a massive capital raise of $15–20 billion which would have implied a valuation around $500 billion, positioning it among the world’s most valuable private companies. Recent reports primarily from the Financial Times, echoed by outlets like Decrypt, Reuters, and others indicate investor resistance to that lofty […] The post Tether Pulls Back from Earlier Reports of Seeking Massive Capital Raise appeared first on Tekedia.

Alphabet Inc. has solidified its position as Wall Street’s frontrunner in the artificial intelligence race, with its fourth-quarter 2025 earnings report on Wednesday, showcasing broad-based revenue acceleration driven by AI integrations across Search, Cloud, and consumer products. The Google parent reported quarterly revenue of $113.8 billion, up 18% year-over-year (17% in constant currency), surpassing the […] The post Alphabet Reclaims AI Leadership as Earnings Beat Fuels Optimism Amid Massive Capex Commitments appeared first on Tekedia.

Uranium (U3O8) prices surged in late January 2026, briefly exceeding $100–$101.50 per pound (hitting levels not seen since early 2024), driven by strong buying from entities like the Sprott Physical Uranium Trust, expectations of rising nuclear demand and structural supply constraints. However, prices have pulled back sharply in the first days of February: Futures fell […] The post Uranium Falls 15% – Gold and Silver Continue Massive Rally appeared first on Tekedia.

Truly proud to commend the TradeGrid team, Africa’s fastest-growing downstream oil trader, for delivering one of the region’s standout growth performances: 10x year-on-year growth, alongside strong profitability. This achievement reflects disciplined execution, deep industry insight, and technology purpose-built for African energy markets. The results speak clearly, not only in Nigeria, but also with a strong […] The post Tekedia Capital Congratulates TradeGrid for Great 2025 Numbers: 10X Year-on-Year Growth appeared first on Tekedia.

On the grounds of a former Ford stronghold in Brazil’s Bahia state, Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD is attempting something few foreign automakers have managed in recent years: rebuilding large-scale car manufacturing in the country while fending off political, labor, and industry backlash. BYD is targeting 50% local production and sourcing of vehicle components at […] The post BYD Bets on Deep Localization in Brazil as It Chases Market Leadership and Regional Exports appeared first on Tekedia.

Balaji Srinivasan former Coinbase CTO, author of The Network State, and a prominent crypto advocate He wrote on X: I have never been more bullish on crypto. Because the rules-based order is collapsing and the code-based order is rising. So the short term price doesn’t matter. As international law breaks down, we will need not […] The post Balaji Srinivasan is More Bullish on Crypto Than Ever Before appeared first on Tekedia.

Alphabet’s latest earnings once again underscored the company’s financial strength, but the market reaction showed that strong topline growth is no longer enough to reassure investors in an era defined by an escalating artificial intelligence arms race. Shares of the Google parent slid in premarket trading despite beating expectations on both revenue and earnings, as […] The post Alphabet’s Earnings Beat Overshadowed by Massive AI Spending Push, Raising Questions Over Returns and Risk appeared first on Tekedia.

Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire has been advocating for AI integration as part of the vision for Arc, Circle’s open Layer-1 blockchain launched in 2025 as an “Economic Operating System” (Economic OS) for the internet. Arc is purpose-built for stablecoin finance (centered on USDC), enabling fast, predictable, dollar-denominated fees, sub-second finality, opt-in privacy, and support for […] The post Circle CEO Pushes for AI integration on Circle’s Arc Blockchain appeared first on Tekedia.

The decision between HCI and Dell Private Cloud comes down to where you want to take your business. HCI served us well, but the future belongs to infrastructure that is flexible, open, automated, and cost-efficient. Dell Private Cloud offers a path forward that respects your budget and accelerates your innovation. With proven cost savings of […]

Online slots have maintained a strong and consistent presence in the digital entertainment landscape, even as technology and consumer habits continue to evolve. What began as a simple digital adaptation of traditional slot machines has grown into a sophisticated form of interactive entertainment enjoyed by millions of players worldwide. The continued popularity of online slots […] The post The Ways That Online Slots Are Continuing to Be Popular appeared first on Tekedia.

Introduction The Australian online gaming scene is booming, with millions of Aussies spinning the reels and chasing jackpots from the comfort of their homes. A key player making waves in this vibrant market is Playcroco. This isn’t just another online casino; PlayCroco has carved a niche by unapologetically embracing its Aussie identity and laser-focusing on […] The post PlayCroco’s role in the Australian online gaming market appeared first on Tekedia.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Since late November 2025, customers have received apologies and assurances that fuel would be available soon. But last Saturday was the final. 

In today's edition: MTN moves to acquire IHS Towers || Rwanda would now use drones to deliver medicine || Who secured the bag?💰

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.