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Bitcoin Trading Within An Ascending Channel Since February
Bitcoin (BTC) has been trading within an ascending channel since early February 2026, following a sharp correction from highs near $98,000 down to around $60,000. This pattern—defined by higher lows and higher highs—initially suggested a recovery phase with bullish structure. However, recent price action has triggered multiple warning signs of a potential breakdown. BTC has […] The post Bitcoin Trading Within An Ascending Channel Since February appeared first on Tekedia.
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Trump’s Iran Exit Timeline Leaves Markets in Uncertainty as White House Sends Mixed Signals
President Donald Trump’s latest declaration that U.S. forces could leave Iran within “two or three weeks” has added a new layer of uncertainty to an already volatile geopolitical and market environment, with investors now forced to price not peace, but ambiguity. Speaking at the White House on Tuesday, Trump said: “We leave because there’s no […] The post Trump’s Iran Exit Timeline Leaves Markets in Uncertainty as White House Sends Mixed Signals appeared first on Tekedia.
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Emirates Hills vs Dubai Hills Estate: Which Luxury Community Wins in 2026?
Dubai in 2026 offers some of the most refined residential experiences anywhere in the world, yet one question continues to surface among serious buyers. Emirates Hills vs Dubai Hills Estate is more than a simple comparison, it is a choice between legacy prestige and modern lifestyle design. Having spent time in both communities and spoken […] The post Emirates Hills vs Dubai Hills Estate: Which Luxury Community Wins in 2026? appeared first on Tekedia.
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The Appeal of Playing High-Stakes PLO on Online Poker Sites
Pot Limit Omaha (PLO) has developed a reputation as one of the most exciting types of poker that can be played online. The four hole cards, as opposed to the two that are used in most other variants, create a game with many possible hand combinations, leading to bigger draws and larger pots. This is […] The post The Appeal of Playing High-Stakes PLO on Online Poker Sites appeared first on Tekedia.
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Key Features to Consider When Choosing System SFC Solutions
Choosing the right SFC solutions will help drive operational success. These systems help in directing production processes, ensuring more efficient workflow and improved output quality. While there are plenty of choices, narrowing down to essential features is the key to reaching an operational target. By taking the time to assess the situation across various factors, […] The post Key Features to Consider When Choosing System SFC Solutions appeared first on Tekedia.
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TechCabal: Four-point-oh
Over the last few years, the African tech ecosystem has been moving at a pace that feels almost contradictory: consolidation at the centre and new ideas flickering relentlessly at the edges. Capital tightened, regulation grew heavier. Scale began pooling around fewer, stronger players. Meanwhile, out past the headlines, new ideas continued to form — quieter now, less theatrical, yet persistent.
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Ghana’s National ID cards can now make payments
Along with identification and passport services, the Ghana Card can now be used for online and instore payments, ATMSs, international payments, and insurance services.
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Over 80% of Osun Governorship Candidates Have No Campaign Website
As preparations intensify for the 2026 Osun State governorship election, a review of the digital campaign infrastructure of candidates shows that most of them do not maintain dedicated campaign websites where voters can access detailed information about their agendas. An assessment of the online presence of the governorship candidates indicates that only one candidate currently […] The post Over 80% of Osun Governorship Candidates Have No Campaign Website appeared first on Tekedia.
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Only in America – $122 Billion to A Private Company Making $25 billion Yearly
The latest news on OpenAI reads: “…we closed our latest funding round with $122 billion in committed capital at a post-money valuation of $852 billion.” OpenAI has announced the close of its latest funding round, securing an unprecedented $122 billion in committed capital at a post-money valuation of $852 billion. The milestone positions the company at […] The post Only in America – $122 Billion to A Private Company Making $25 billion Yearly appeared first on Tekedia.
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OpenAI Hits $852 Billion Valuation in Historic $122 Billion Raise, to Accelerate The Next Phase of AI
OpenAI has announced the close of its latest funding round, securing an unprecedented $122 billion in committed capital at a post-money valuation of $852 billion. The milestone positions the company at the center of global artificial intelligence infrastructure, as it continues to expand its influence across consumer, enterprise, and developer ecosystems. Anouncing the historic raise, […] The post OpenAI Hits $852 Billion Valuation in Historic $122 Billion Raise, to Accelerate The Next Phase of AI appeared first on Tekedia.
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Strategy Pauses Weekly Bitcoin Purchases After 13-Week Conservative Buying Streak 
Strategy formerly MicroStrategy, ticker: MSTR, the largest corporate Bitcoin holder, paused its weekly Bitcoin purchases for the week ending March 29, 2026. This marked the end of a 13-week consecutive buying streak that began in late December 2025, during which the company accumulated roughly 90,831 BTC. According to its SEC Form 8-K filing released on […] The post Strategy Pauses Weekly Bitcoin Purchases After 13-Week Conservative Buying Streak  appeared first on Tekedia.
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China Emerges as Safe Haven as Middle East Conflict Rattles Global Equities
Chinese equities are increasingly being viewed as a relative safe haven as a month-long conflict in the Middle East continues to unsettle global markets, disrupt energy flows, and amplify fears of slower growth and rising inflation. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical artery for roughly a fifth of global oil and gas […] The post China Emerges as Safe Haven as Middle East Conflict Rattles Global Equities appeared first on Tekedia.
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Iran’s Parliament Speaker Publicly Advised Traders How to Respond to Trump’s Market-moving Posts
Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf publicly advised traders on how to respond to President Donald Trump’s market-moving social media posts. Robert Armstrong describe a perceived pattern in Donald Trump’s policy style, especially during tariff negotiations. Trump makes bold threats, markets sell off in panic, then he delays, pauses, or walks back the threats, allowing […] The post Iran’s Parliament Speaker Publicly Advised Traders How to Respond to Trump’s Market-moving Posts appeared first on Tekedia.
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Cassandra Collins on why taking the “wrong“ jobs is the only way to find your career
Cassandra Collins took a pay cut to enter the tech ecosystem. It was 2020, just after the COVID-19 lockdown, and she had a choice: stay on as content director for a popular influencer at ₦150,000/month, or take a customer support job at a crypto startup called Busha for ₦80,000/month. She took the 80k job. Six […]
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Euro Zone Inflation Spikes to 2.5% in March as Iran War Energy Shock Derails Disinflation
Euro zone inflation surged to 2.5% in March, the highest reading in more than a year, as the energy fallout from the month-old U.S.-Israeli campaign against Iran abruptly reversed two years of steady disinflation and pushed the headline rate well clear of the European Central Bank’s 2% target. Preliminary figures from Eurostat on Tuesday showed […] The post Euro Zone Inflation Spikes to 2.5% in March as Iran War Energy Shock Derails Disinflation appeared first on Tekedia.
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What Is a Barbell Strategy for Angel Investors?
More than 360,000 angel investors operate in the US alone, and they’re looking for fresh opportunities every day across the startup ecosystem. While the allure of the next unicorn drives the initial check, the reality of venture capital is a game of extreme attrition where most seed-stage bets eventually go to zero. Experienced investors in […] The post What Is a Barbell Strategy for Angel Investors? appeared first on Tekedia.
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5 Safe Ways to Diversify Your Portfolio
Everywhere you look online, you’ll find someone writing a guide designed to tell you that a specific market or asset class is the best way to diversify, so we’re going to do something different. Rather than trying to sell you on one particular option, we’re going to focus on safe, actionable steps that you can […] The post 5 Safe Ways to Diversify Your Portfolio appeared first on Tekedia.
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Eric Balchunas Compares Bitcoin’s Current Adoption Stage with Facebook Growth History 
Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas recently drew a parallel between Bitcoin’s current adoption stage and a key growth phase in Facebook’s history. In a post on X formerly Twitter, Balchunas noted: Bitcoin right now feels like when your parents joined Facebook. On one hand, it’s not as ‘cool’ anymore because of the Boomers, but on […] The post Eric Balchunas Compares Bitcoin’s Current Adoption Stage with Facebook Growth History  appeared first on Tekedia.
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Red Hat and Google Cloud Expand Collaboration
Red Hat announced an expanded collaboration with Google Cloud to help organizations accelerate application modernization and cloud migrations. This expansion introduces Red Hat OpenShift in the Google Cloud console and deeper integrations with Google Cloud services and marks the general availability of Red Hat OpenShift Virtualisation on Red Hat OpenShift Dedicated on Google Cloud. Mike […]
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Apple’s AI Misstep in China Risks Regulatory Backlash as Premature Rollout Exposes Compliance Fault Line
Apple Inc. may have handed Chinese regulators an avoidable flashpoint after its long-delayed Apple Intelligence suite was briefly and accidentally made available to users in mainland China before being swiftly withdrawn, in what legal experts say could expose the iPhone maker to scrutiny and possible administrative penalties. The short-lived rollout in the early hours of […] The post Apple’s AI Misstep in China Risks Regulatory Backlash as Premature Rollout Exposes Compliance Fault Line appeared first on Tekedia.
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Kaspersky Warns of a New Phishing Technique
Traditional phishing attacks often rely on malicious links or obvious redirection techniques, which are typically flagged and blocked by modern security systems. However, attackers are now leveraging Bubble’s no-code environment to generate intermediary web applications, which are hosted on Bubble’s legitimate infrastructure and trusted domains such as *.bubble.io, thereby improving their credibility and helping them […]
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CBN begins virtual asset anti-money laundering supervision, names Paystack, Flutterwave for pilot
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is tightening its grip on virtual asset activity by commencing an Anti-Money Laundering, Counter-Financing of Terrorism, and Counter-Proliferation Financing (AML/CFT/CPF) supervision pilot, involving a select group of Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs).
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CBN gives banks 21 days to grade their cyber defences
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is tightening the screws on cybersecurity, and this time, it wants the industry to grade itself first.
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Lenovo Announces Global Partnership
Lenovo announced a global partnership with David Beckham, bringing together one of the world’s most recognized cultural figures and one of the world’s leading technology companies. The collaboration builds on Lenovo’s expanding role in global football, including its position as the Official Technology Partner of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ and the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™.  This first-of-its-kind Lenovo partnership will see David Beckham […]
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Ozow Strengthens Strategic Risk Capability with Appointment of Chief Risk & Governance Officer
Ozow has appointed Tendi Nyathi as Chief Risk and Governance Officer (CRGO), effective 1 April 2026, in a move that underscores the growing strategic importance of governance, risk, and regulatory alignment in the evolving payments landscape. The newly created role reflects a broader industry shift as fintechs face increasing regulatory complexity, heightened fraud risks, and […]
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👨🏿‍🚀TechCabal Daily – Uber money
In today's edition: Uber to invest $293 million in SA || GTCO exits trillion-naira club || SA betting firms want banks to block foreign payments || Advertising rules for Kenyan crypto firms
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Adeleke dominates early attention in Osun governorship race
Public attention in the early days of campaigning for the 2026 Osun governorship election appears to be heavily centred on the incumbent governor, Ademola Adeleke, according to our analysis of online search activity between 11 March and 31 March. The data, which tracks how frequently the names of leading contenders were searched online after the […] The post Adeleke dominates early attention in Osun governorship race appeared first on Tekedia.
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The Mama Udeme’s Market: In Academic Theatres at Tekedia Mini-MBA
Mama Udeme: “Oga, buy from my market.” Buyer: “How much is your corn?” Mama Udeme: “200 naira.” In that simple exchange lies a profound philosophical construct in the Igbo worldview; the fusion of product and market. To Mama Udeme, her product is her market. Her corn is not just an item for sale; it is […] The post The Mama Udeme’s Market: In Academic Theatres at Tekedia Mini-MBA appeared first on Tekedia.
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Treasury Yields Ease as Iran War Clouds Fed Path and Fuels Inflation Risks
U.S. Treasury yields edged lower early Tuesday as investors recalibrated expectations for Federal Reserve policy in a market increasingly dominated by the economic fallout from the Iran war. Surging oil prices have been complicating the inflation outlook and darkening growth prospects. At around 4:37 a.m. ET, the benchmark 10-year yield slipped to 4.321 per cent, […] The post Treasury Yields Ease as Iran War Clouds Fed Path and Fuels Inflation Risks appeared first on Tekedia.
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Square Automatically Enables Bitcoin Payments for Eligible U.S Sellers 
Square part of Block, Inc., led by Jack Dorsey has started automatically enabling Bitcoin payments for eligible U.S. sellers—no opt-in required. Sellers receive the USD equivalent by default; instant conversion at checkout via the Lightning Network, so they avoid volatility while still accepting BTC. They can choose to hold some or all in Bitcoin if […] The post Square Automatically Enables Bitcoin Payments for Eligible U.S Sellers  appeared first on Tekedia.
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$1m Per Day: Why OpenAI Pulled Plug on Sora Ahead of IPO
When OpenAI quietly signaled last week that it was “saying goodbye” to its video-generation app Sora, the brevity of the announcement masked a deeper reality: one of the most hyped products in generative AI had become too expensive to sustain. Behind the decision lies a hard constraint now shaping the industry — compute. Running Sora, […] The post $1m Per Day: Why OpenAI Pulled Plug on Sora Ahead of IPO appeared first on Tekedia.
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Gold Heads for Worst Month Since 2008 as Iran War, Oil Shock and Profit-Taking Batter Safe-Haven Trade
Gold prices edged higher on Tuesday morning but failed to alter what is shaping up to be the metal’s sharpest monthly decline since the depths of the 2008 global financial crisis. The U.S.-Iran conflict, surging oil prices, and a stronger dollar continue to drive heavy liquidation across the bullion market. Spot gold rose about 1 […] The post Gold Heads for Worst Month Since 2008 as Iran War, Oil Shock and Profit-Taking Batter Safe-Haven Trade appeared first on Tekedia.
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Cramer Urges Investors to Buy Into Fear as Sell-Off in Tech Heavyweights Deepens
CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Monday urged investors not to abandon fundamentally strong stocks in the face of a market slide he says is being driven more by fear than by any real deterioration in corporate performance, warning that panic selling often creates some of the best buying opportunities. Speaking on Mad Money, Cramer sought to […] The post Cramer Urges Investors to Buy Into Fear as Sell-Off in Tech Heavyweights Deepens appeared first on Tekedia.
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A Break in Bitcoin Price Towards $64k Would Likely Fuel a Cascade via Forced Selling
Bitcoin is trading around $66,200–$66,700, down roughly 2% in the last 24 hours and well off its recent highs near $71k–$72k earlier in March. Key Levels Breakdown $64,100: This is the major long liquidation cluster with ~$3.55 billion in cumulative long leverage stacked there. It represents a huge portion around 84% in some snapshots of […] The post A Break in Bitcoin Price Towards $64k Would Likely Fuel a Cascade via Forced Selling appeared first on Tekedia.
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Kenyan AI startup bets on local dialects as proof gap remains
A Kenyan startup is building an AI model for local dialects, but questions remain around data, performance, and whether it can scale before global rivals move in.
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Still at $0.0005: BlockDAG Activates Early Trading FINALTRADE Code! Bittensor Price Surges & Mantle Crypto Dips 7.81%
The Bittensor price recently surged over 20% following an endorsement from NVIDIA’s CEO, while Mantle (MNT) crypto has dipped 7.81%, struggling to find steady ground near its support levels. While these coins react to market shifts, BlockDAG (BDAG) is rewriting the rules of the industry. By activating the FINALTRADE code, BlockDAG is allowing early buyers […] The post Still at $0.0005: BlockDAG Activates Early Trading FINALTRADE Code! Bittensor Price Surges & Mantle Crypto Dips 7.81% appeared first on Tekedia.
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