In today's edition: Quick Fire 🔥 with John Ohio || South Africans, say hello to inDrive ads! || Nigeria’s 2027 digital transformation goal || Who secured the bag? 💰

Beyond his work at SeamlessHR, John has contributed to fintech infrastructure projects spanning mobile money systems, agency banking platforms, and multi-country product rollouts. He has collaborated closely with engineering and executive teams to modernise legacy systems and improve reliability at scale. He also engages in community-driven design initiatives, speaking and mentoring within the African tech ecosystem, and writing about systems thinking and enterprise design maturity.

BankrCoin ($BNKR), the native token of the Bankr AI agent platform, has surpassed a $100 million market cap recently, with live data showing it fluctuating around $107M–$113M depending on the source. The token is trading at approximately $0.00107–$0.00113, up significantly in the last 24 hours often 30–40%+ in recent sessions, with high trading volume exceeding […] The post BankrCoin Surpasses $100M Market Capitalization  appeared first on Tekedia.

During an xAI all-hands meeting, Elon Musk confirmed that X Money; the payments feature integrated into the X platform is currently live in a closed beta internally among company employees. He stated they expect to roll it out to a limited external beta in the next month or two; so roughly March–April 2026, followed by […] The post X Money By xAI Currently Live in Closed Beta appeared first on Tekedia.

MoonPay has recently launched a feature called MoonPay Deposits that simplifies wallet-to-wallet crypto transfers, and it’s now integrated directly into Telegram’s self-custodial TON Wallet (part of Wallet in Telegram). Users can send crypto from any supported external wallet or blockchain like Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, stablecoins like USDC/USDT on various networks to fund their TON Wallet […] The post MoonPay Launches “MoonPay Deposits” to Simplify Wallet-to-Wallet Transfer on Telegram  appeared first on Tekedia.

The CLARITY Act is intended to end years of regulatory ambiguity by formally splitting oversight between the SEC and CFTC, but internal industry disagreements — particularly over stablecoin rewards and supervisory authority — have slowed its progress in the Senate. Washington’s long-running effort to establish a coherent federal framework for digital assets has entered a […] The post Crypto Industry Split Threatens Progress of U.S. Market Structure Bill, Coinbase Fingered appeared first on Tekedia.

Inaugural Ai Everything MEA Egypt Opens with Sovereign AI and Global Intelligence Infrastructure at the Forefront Ai Everything Middle East & Africa (MEA) Egypt opened today to capacity crowds and high engagement, bringing together 350+ AI enterprises… TechCity

The Cost of Invisibility: How African SMEs Lose Revenue Online Across Africa, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of the economy. They create jobs, drive innovation,… TechCity

Vincent Mabaso appointed Head of Channel – Africa, Check Point Software Technologies Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP), a global leader in AI-powered, cloud-delivered cyber security, today announced the… TechCity

Energy is rising across the best online crypto casino platforms as Spartans introduces something few players ever expect to see: a one-of-one Mansory Koenigsegg Jesko giveaway that shifts normal gameplay into a rare and intense moment. Every spin and every wager now carries the possibility of landing a truly unique prize, building strong anticipation that […] The post Biggest Giveaway: Spartans Offers One-of-One Mansory Jesko While RealPrize & McLuck Stick to the Old Basic Play appeared first on Tekedia.

Love Is in the Air — and So Are Scammers: Valentine’s Day 2026 Threats to Watch For As Valentine’s Day 2026 approaches, people are turning to online shopping, digital dating, and last-minute gift ideas. Unfortunately,… TechCity

The contemporary top crypto casino dialogue has moved past superficial perks or brief deals; it now centers on durability, user mindset, and systems designed for lasting participation. As digital gambling environments grow, only a few brands regularly appear in talks regarding volume, trust, and usage. DraftKings and BetRivers have established firm spots in legalized sectors, […] The post Spartans vs. DraftKings & BetRivers: Why 33% CashRake Redefines the Top Crypto Casino appeared first on Tekedia.

Market activity over recent sessions paints a cautious picture. Aave crypto is now trading close to $106.94 after falling under major moving averages, showing that selling pressure has increased steadily. At the same time, Hedera crypto has dropped below the $0.09 mark, adding to concerns about short term weakness. With both assets struggling to regain […] The post Time Running Out: ZKP Stage 2 Ends in 6 Days While Aave Weakens & Hedera Slips Below $0.09 appeared first on Tekedia.

M-PESA, Kenya’s leading mobile money platform, has just made trading on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) easier for everyday Kenyans. On Tuesday, Safaricom announced the launch of Ziidi Trader, a new service on M-Pesa that allows users to buy and sell shares on the NSE directly from their phones, simplifying stock trading and opening up […] The post Kenya’s Payment Giant M-PESA Launches Ziidi Trader, Making NSE Trading Easy For Kenyans appeared first on Tekedia.

American investor and strong Gold advocate Peter Schiff, has renewed his criticism of Bitcoin, arguing that investors who sold their gold holdings to buy the cryptocurrency made “a huge mistake.” The longtime Bitcoin critic insists that abandoning the traditional safe-haven asset for digital coins could prove increasingly costly, especially as market volatility persists and economic […] The post ‘A Huge Mistake’: Peter Schiff Criticizes Gold-To-Bitcoin Sellers appeared first on Tekedia.

January’s 130,000 job gain offers the Federal Reserve breathing room, but sweeping downward revisions show hiring in 2025 nearly flatlined, complicating the policy outlook. Federal Reserve officials appear poised to keep interest rates steady for longer after new data showed the U.S. labor market opened 2026 in firmer shape than forecast, even as major revisions […] The post Fed Set for Extended Pause as January Jobs Beat Masks 2025 Hiring Stall appeared first on Tekedia.

xAI has undergone a reorganization “to improve speed of execution,” Elon Musk said, as the company grapples with leadership exits, regulatory probes, and a blockbuster merger with SpaceX. SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on Wednesday confirmed that his artificial intelligence company, xAI, has implemented a reorganization that resulted in the departure of some employees, marking another […] The post Musk Restructures xAI Amid Co-Founder Exodus and Regulatory Scrutiny appeared first on Tekedia.

In a rare and politically fraught move, the House of Representatives on Wednesday approved a resolution disapproving of President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canada, delivering an unmistakable rebuke to one of the president’s defining economic policies and exposing fault lines within the Republican conference. The resolution passed 219–211, with several Republicans breaking ranks to join […] The post House Rebukes Trump, Passes Resolution Disapproving Tariffs on Canada as GOP Divisions Spill Into Open appeared first on Tekedia.

Building-products distributor QXO has agreed to acquire privately held Kodiak Building Partners for about $2.25 billion, according to two people with direct knowledge of the matter, who spoke to Reuters. The transaction marks QXO’s second major deal after its $11 billion purchase of Beacon Roofing Supply last year and signals a renewed push by Jacobs […] The post Brad Jacobs Doubles Down on Scale as QXO Strikes $2.25bn Kodiak Acquisition Deal appeared first on Tekedia.

The divide between winning and losing NFL bettors comes down to information quality rather than quantity. Successful bettors track fundamentally different statistics that actually predict outcomes rather than just making them feel informed. Total yardage represents one of the most misleading statistics commonly cited. A team gaining 450 yards on 90 plays performed worse than […] The post Top Metrics NFL Bettors Should Know for Smarter Wagering appeared first on Tekedia.

Blockchain technology is reshaping the foundation of online gambling by introducing a level of transparency that traditional systems could never fully achieve. For years, players had to rely on trust, licenses, and third-party audits to believe that game results were random and payouts were honest. Today, decentralized ledgers change this balance by allowing anyone to […] The post Blockchain Transparency and the Future of Provably Fair Platforms appeared first on Tekedia.

Cadence says its new ChipStack AI Super Agent can cut certain chip design tasks by up to 10 times, targeting one of the most time-consuming bottlenecks in semiconductor development. Cadence Design Systems on Tuesday introduced a virtual artificial intelligence “agent” aimed at reshaping how advanced computer chips are designed, positioning the tool at the center […] The post Cadence Unveils AI ‘Super Agent’ to Accelerate Chip Design as U.S.-China Tech Race Intensifies appeared first on Tekedia.

Private equity firms and other financial sponsors are entering a critical phase where the need to return capital to investors is accelerating merger and acquisition activity, Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon told attendees at the UBS Financial Services Conference on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. The comments signal growing optimism for a robust M&A environment in […] The post Financial Sponsors Poised to Drive Dealmaking Surge in 2026 as Pressure Mounts to Return Capital, Goldman Sachs CEO Says appeared first on Tekedia.

Hong Kong is moving toward granting its first stablecoin licenses as early as March, advancing a tightly controlled digital-asset regime that regulators describe as pragmatic financial innovation rather than a retreat from China’s broader hostility to cryptocurrency activity. Eddie Yue, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), told the Legislative Council on Feb. […] The post Hong Kong to Issue First Stablecoin Licenses in March, Testing Limits of Crypto Reform Under Beijing’s Watch appeared first on Tekedia.

Recent updates on Bitcoin Cash price prediction show the coin slipping under pressure, with warnings of a possible dead cat bounce forming. Chainlink price prediction trends look steadier, yet the price still sits far from its higher ranges, keeping many watchers unsure about the next big move. These mixed signals are leading people to compare […] The post BlockDAG Enters a New Era as Mainnet and TGE Go Live! Bitcoin Cash Price Drops While Chainlink Stabilizes appeared first on Tekedia.

Through the partnership, initially rolling out to over 30,000 Payd users in Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, and Senegal, customers can now generate virtual USD and EUR accounts within the app.

With emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) making fake profiles, messages, and promotional offers more believable, spotting scams has become increasingly difficult for everyday users.

Consumer prices rose just 0.2% year-on-year in January, while factory-gate deflation stretched into a fourth year, reinforcing concerns that domestic demand remains too weak to generate sustained price momentum. China’s consumer inflation rose less than expected in January, and producer prices continued to contract, underscoring persistent deflationary pressure in the world’s second-largest economy at a […] The post China’s Inflation Misses Forecast as Producer Deflation Extends, Spotlighting Fragile Demand appeared first on Tekedia.

Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. recently announced the appointment of Vincent Mabaso as Head of Channel – Africa. Mabaso will lead Check Point’s regional channel strategy, accelerating the company’s Partner-First model and expanding delivery of its Prevention-First, unified security platform across the continent. His mandate focuses on empowering partners to help organisations reduce cyber risk, […]

At the Africa Tech Summit (ATS) in Nairobi on Wednesday, Wole Ayodele, chief executive of payments company Fincra, offered an alternative assessment that the continent’s next phase will depend on infrastructure and not optimism.

Google is pushing WAXAL, an open-source speech dataset from Google Research Africa, that speak multiple African native languages

Nigeria’s gross external reserves have climbed above $47 billion for the first time in nearly eight years, marking a symbolic and strategic milestone for the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) as it rebuilds external buffers amid ongoing macroeconomic adjustments. Latest data show reserves rising to $47.025 billion, the highest level since August 3, 2018, when […] The post Nigeria’s External Reserves Hit $47bn High as States’ Foreign Debt Service Surges 26% appeared first on Tekedia.

U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick delivered a firm message to Nvidia Corp. on Tuesday, stating that the company “must live with” the detailed licensing conditions attached to sales of its H200 artificial intelligence chip to China. His statement underscores the Trump administration’s determination to enforce strict end-use controls on advanced semiconductors amid the ongoing U.S.-China […] The post U.S. Commerce Secretary Lutnick: Nvidia “Must Live With” Strict H200 Licensing Terms in China Deal appeared first on Tekedia.

Artificial Intelligence is poised to disrupt SaaS companies with the same ferocity that e-commerce leveled against brick-and-mortar retail. Market shifts are traditionally driven by two levers: the optimization of marginal costs and the hyper-personalization of services. AI achieves both at an unprecedented scale. The victors in this new era will be “full-stack” AI companies, those […] The post The Great SaaS Unbundling: Why Full-Stack AI is the New Frontier appeared first on Tekedia.

Digital gaming spaces have evolved into carefully structured environments where design, technology, and player control shape the experience. Today’s platforms focus less on spectacle and more on usability, fairness, and variety. This shift allows users to approach online casino fun as a form of structured entertainment rather than a high-pressure activity. Within the NG market, […] The post Elevate your entertainment: get ready for an unforgettable online casino experience appeared first on Tekedia.

In Filipino culture, playing games goes beyond entertainment, rooted in traditions and communal activities that emphasize togetherness. Among these traditions, the perya, a vibrant carnival held during town fiestas, serves as one of the most enduring cultural symbols. For decades, perya games have brought people across all ages and walks of life together, transforming fiestas […] The post Peryagame Unrivaled Appeal to Filipino Adults appeared first on Tekedia.