US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $1.42 billion in net inflows during the week ended January 16, 2026. This marked their strongest weekly performance since early October 2025. BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) led the pack with about $1.03 billion of those inflows. The total came amid a broader surge in digital asset investment products, which […] The post U.S Spot Bitcoin Recorded $1.42B in Net Inflows During the Week Ended January 16, 2026 appeared first on Tekedia.

“Crypto Will Become the Native Currency of AI Agents” has gained significant traction recently, especially following comments from prominent figures in the crypto space at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Changpeng Zhao (CZ), former CEO of Binance, stated during a panel: “The native currency of AI agents will be cryptocurrency. Blockchain will become the […] The post Crypto Will Become Native Currency of AI Agents  appeared first on Tekedia.

American stockbroker and strong Bitcoin critic, Peter Schiff, in a recent comment, has reignited one of the fiercest debates in the financial world, after describing Bitcoin as one of the worst-performing assets. The renowned gold advocate in a post on X (formerly Twitter) stated that Bitcoin excelled as an obscure asset but has underperformed since […] The post “Bitcoin Now One of The Worst Performing Assets After Wall Street Involvement”- Peter Schiff Makes Bold Claims appeared first on Tekedia.

Nigeria Sets the Stage for Global Regulatory Technology Leadership as 2026 RegTech Africa Conference & Expo Heads to Abuja Under the distinguished patronage of the Office of the Vice President, Federal Republic of Nigeria, and in partnership with… TechCity

Retail in Africa is undergoing a profound transformation. Fueled by rapid technological adoption, shifting consumer expectations, and the rise of connected commerce, the industry is pivoting from traditional practices toward digital-first models that are more agile, personalised, and efficient. Against this backdrop, Digital Retail Africa 2026 has emerged as the premier platform for leaders, innovators, […]

That experience is now beginning to shift for some Ghanaians through Rivia, a healthtech startup co-founded by Isidore Kpotufe in 2024.

As the crypto market continues searching for the next sector-defining winner, long-term analysts are beginning to converge around a surprising projection: Ozak AI could land in a $15–$35 trading range within the next major AI cycle, creating one of the largest potential ROI windows seen in years. With the presale still priced at $0.014, these […] The post Long-Term Forecasts Place Ozak AI in a Potential $15–$35 Range, Giving Presale Buyers 100,000%+ Growth Windows appeared first on Tekedia.

Microsoft Brings AI to Paint and Notepad with Fun New Tools Microsoft is making yet another push to show that artificial intelligence can be more than just a buzzword.… TechCity

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is expected to travel to China in the coming days, ahead of the mid-February Lunar New Year, according to people familiar with the matter who spoke to CNBC. Huang’s visit comes as Nvidia continues to grapple with tightening U.S. restrictions that have sharply narrowed the range of advanced artificial intelligence chips […] The post Huang Heads to Beijing as Nvidia Navigates Shrinking China Access Under U.S. Chip Curbs appeared first on Tekedia.

Amazon-Owned Ring Launches Video Verification System to Fight Fake Footage Smart home cameras are everywhere, but what happens when someone alters footage and spreads it as fact? That… TechCity

For many men, dating no longer feels like an adventure. It feels like a process. Profiles are optimized. Conversations are filtered. Expectations are negotiated before chemistry even has a chance to appear. What once unfolded organically now often resembles a performance—measured, compared, and quietly exhausting. It’s no surprise, then, that a growing number of men […] The post Why Modern Men Are Rethinking Dating appeared first on Tekedia.

Intel’s sharp sell-off at the end of the week did more than erase tens of billions of dollars in market value. It exposed the fault lines in a comeback story that, until now, had been powered largely by belief that the chipmaker was finally re-entering the center of the artificial intelligence boom it once ceded […] The post Intel’s AI-Fueled Comeback Hits a Reality Check as Supply Bottlenecks Rattle Investors appeared first on Tekedia.

Nissan Motor said on Friday it plans to sell its manufacturing assets in Rosslyn, South Africa, to Chery Automobile’s local subsidiary. The move is understood to underline the Japanese carmaker’s deepening retreat from underperforming production hubs while highlighting the growing footprint of Chinese automakers across Africa. It is seen as a window into the pressures […] The post Nissan to Exit South African Manufacturing as Chery Moves In, Marking a Strategic Shift in the Auto Market appeared first on Tekedia.

GetEquity's startup journey would not be about scaling a dream, but engineering a survival, one that would force it to abandon its original thesis.

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How Nigeria’s Lack of Human Security DPI Impacts Missing Persons’ Data It was a morning like any other in Shahdadi, a farming village in Shiroro Local Government Area of… TechCity

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Ledger, the leading French manufacturer of cryptocurrency hardware wallets like the popular Ledger Nano series, is reportedly preparing for a U.S. initial public offering (IPO) that could value the company at over $4 billion. Ledger has enlisted major investment banks—Goldman Sachs, Jefferies, and Barclays—to lead the potential listing, likely on the New York Stock Exchange […] The post Ledger Reportedly Targeting a U.S. Initial Public Offering  appeared first on Tekedia.

DeFi Development Corp. (DFDV), a Nasdaq-listed company specializing in Solana-based digital asset treasury management, made headlines by launching DisclaimerCoin (DONT), marking the first instance of a publicly traded entity creating and deploying a memecoin. The token, deployed on the Solana blockchain via the Bonk.fun platform, emphasizes its experimental nature with no roadmap, utility, advisors, team, […] The post Defi Development Corp Sunsets 30% of Supply Due to Alleged Internal Trading appeared first on Tekedia.

BitGo’s IPO has gone live, marking the first major crypto-related initial public offering of 2026. The digital asset custody and infrastructure firm BitGo Holdings (ticker: BTGO) priced its IPO at $18 per share on January 21, 2026—above the marketed range of $15–$17—and began trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on January 22, 2026. […] The post BitGo IPO Goes Live Priced Around $18 appeared first on Tekedia.

The race to dominate artificial intelligence has a new—and often overlooked—frontline: electricity. At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, industry and political leaders converged on one point with striking clarity: AI development at scale cannot exist without abundant, affordable power, and China has a decisive advantage. Tesla CEO Elon Musk, in his Davos debut, […] The post At Davos, Musk, Others Point Out Energy as China’s Edge in the AI Race appeared first on Tekedia.

UBS, the world’s largest wealth manager with approximately $4.7 trillion in client assets, is planning to offer cryptocurrency investment and trading services to select private banking clients. UBS is currently in the process of selecting partners for the offering, with discussions ongoing for several months. No final decisions have been made on the exact rollout, […] The post UBS Plans to Offer Cryptocurrency Investment and Trading Services to Select Private Banking Clients appeared first on Tekedia.

Shares of several Adani Group companies tumbled sharply on Friday after fresh U.S. court filings revealed that the Securities and Exchange Commission is seeking to formally serve legal summons on group founder Gautam Adani and his nephew, Sagar Adani, escalating a case that has weighed heavily on investor confidence in the Indian conglomerate. Adani Group […] The post Adani Stocks Slide as U.S. Regulators Push to Serve Summons in High-Stakes Bribery Case appeared first on Tekedia.

Farcaster co-founder Dan Romero has directly clarified that the protocol and app are not shutting down following its acquisition by Neynar. This came amid rumors and speculation after the announcement that Neynar, a decentralized social infrastructure firm backed by Haun Ventures is acquiring Farcaster from Merkle Manufactory; the company behind it, founded by Romero and […] The post Farcaster Remains Operational Despite Acquisition by Neynar  appeared first on Tekedia.

In my first year at Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO), our Logic and Philosophy lecturer, Rev. Fr. Ashiegbu, took us on a profound intellectual journey through the minds of the ancient Greek philosophers. From Thales who argued that all is water, to Heraclitus who insisted that all is fire and everything flows, men labored […] The post The First Lecture appeared first on Tekedia.

Kansas has recently proposed legislation to establish a state-level Bitcoin and digital assets reserve. On January 22, 2026, Republican State Senator Craig Bowser introduced Senate Bill 352 (SB 352) in the Kansas Legislature. The bill aims to create a “Bitcoin and digital assets reserve fund” within the state treasury, administered by the Kansas State Treasurer. […] The post Kansas Joins Race for State-level Bitcoin Reserve Legislation  appeared first on Tekedia.

Binance has launched a major promotional campaign in collaboration with World Liberty Financial (WLFI) to boost adoption of their USD1 stablecoin. This isn’t a full traditional “partnership” like a joint venture, but a targeted rewards program announced on January 23, 2026 starting at 00:00 UTC, where Binance is distributing $40 million worth of WLFI tokens […] The post Binance and World Liberty Financial Push For USD1 Stablecoin Adoption and Growth appeared first on Tekedia.

A New Jersey man has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for his role in a large-scale fentanyl trafficking operation that involved paying Chinese suppliers using Bitcoin and other methods. The individual, William Panzera (53, from North Haledon, Passaic County, New Jersey), was sentenced on January 22 or 23, 2026 depending on reporting, […] The post William Panzera Sentenced to 12 Years Imprisonment for Large-scale Fentanyl Trafficking  appeared first on Tekedia.

According to the latest Bank of America Global Fund Manager Survey covering responses from managers overseeing hundreds of billions in assets, fund managers’ average cash holdings have plunged to new record lows. In the December 2025 survey, cash levels dropped to 3.3% of assets under management (AUM), the lowest since the survey began in the […] The post Fund Managers’ Average Cash Holdings Plunge to New Record Lows  appeared first on Tekedia.

Chinese technology giant Xiaomi moved to shore up investor confidence on Friday, unveiling a stock buyback programme of up to HK$2.5 billion ($321 million) that pushed its shares more than 2% higher in Hong Kong trading. The move comes at a sensitive moment for the Beijing-based group, which straddles smartphones, electric vehicles and smart home […] The post Xiaomi Turns to Buybacks to Steady Shares as Chip Shortages, EV Price Wars Weigh on Outlook appeared first on Tekedia.

Precious metals are on a massive tear right now in January 2026, with silver, platinum, and uranium all posting impressive gains amid tight supply, industrial demand, geopolitical tensions, and broader safe-haven/inflation-hedge flows. Silver has surged to new all-time highs, recently touching around $99 per ounce with peaks reported as high as $99.38 in some tracking. […] The post Precious Metals Especially Silver and Gold Are Experiencing Massive Rally in January appeared first on Tekedia.

Jamie Dimon has issued one of the clearest warnings yet from a top Wall Street executive about the social risks of artificial intelligence, arguing that the technology could move faster than societies can absorb, with destabilizing consequences unless governments and companies act together to protect displaced workers. His warning in Davos landed at a moment […] The post Jamie Dimon Warns AI Could Trigger Civil Unrest Without Safety Nets as Huang Sees Job Boom in Global Buildout appeared first on Tekedia.

Global crypto regulation is entering a phase of convergence, with policymakers across jurisdictions increasingly aligned on core principles, regulatory objectives, and high-level frameworks for digital assets. In the 4th edition of its Global Crypto Regulation Report 2026, PwC highlights a pivotal shift: crypto assets are moving decisively into the heart of the monetary system. According […] The post Global Regulators Align as Crypto Transforms From Asset Class to Monetary Infrastructure appeared first on Tekedia.

Andela, one of the world’s largest tech talent marketplaces, has acquired Woven, a human-powered technical assessment platform designed to simulate real engineering work and future-proof hiring in the age of AI. The acquisition marks a major step in Andela’s evolving AI-native talent strategy, strengthening its ability to assess, upskill, and deploy enterprise-ready engineering teams globally. […] The post Andela Acquires Woven to Redefine Technical Hiring in The Age of AI appeared first on Tekedia.

As Africa’s climate ambitions collide with tightening fiscal realities, attention is shifting from commitments to delivery. While governments across the continent have adopted climate and development strategies, turning these plans into bankable, investable projects remains a critical challenge. According to the Africa Climate Finance Tracking Report 2025, current climate finance flows meet only around 25% […] The post Africa’s Green Economy Summit 2026 Focuses on Turning Climate Ambition into Investment-Ready Projects appeared first on Tech In Africa.

A mobile puzzle game focused on cybersecurity and digital awareness has recorded over 10,000 downloads worldwide on the Google Play Store, reflecting growing interest in accessible, mobile-first learning tools as digital safety concerns continue to rise. The game, TechQuest, introduces cybersecurity and technology concepts through interactive puzzle-style gameplay rather than traditional text-heavy instruction. Designed for […] The post UK-Based Nigerian Tech Professional Behind Cybersecurity Puzzle Game Gaining Global Users appeared first on Tech In Africa.