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Understanding $AFC and the Emergence of Prediction Dynamics in Fan Tokens
The Arsenal Fan Token ($AFC), a blockchain-based utility token launched on the Chiliz platform, empowers Arsenal FC supporters with voting rights on club decisions, access to exclusive rewards, and a stake in the team’s digital ecosystem. Priced around $0.40–$0.45 as of late November 2025, $AFC has a market cap of approximately $4.8 million and daily […] The post Understanding $AFC and the Emergence of Prediction Dynamics in Fan Tokens appeared first on Tekedia.
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MegaETH Will Refund All $500M Raised through its Pre-Deposit Bridge Campaign
MegaETH, a real-time blockchain project, announced that it will refund all approximately $500 million raised through its Pre-Deposit Bridge campaign. The decision stems from a chaotic launch on November 25, 2025, marred by technical failures, operational errors, and misaligned user expectations. The team described the execution as “sloppy,” emphasizing that the campaign deviated from its […] The post MegaETH Will Refund All $500M Raised through its Pre-Deposit Bridge Campaign appeared first on Tekedia.
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Crypto Mining Stocks, Pivoting to AI Hosting, Surge on Amazon’s Massive AI Investment
Amazon announced plans to invest up to $50 billion in AI infrastructure and supercomputing capabilities specifically for U.S. government customers, sparking a sharp rally in cryptocurrency mining stocks. This move underscores the escalating energy demands of AI development, where tech giants like Amazon, Microsoft, and Alphabet are racing to build out massive data centers—often leveraging […] The post Crypto Mining Stocks, Pivoting to AI Hosting, Surge on Amazon’s Massive AI Investment appeared first on Tekedia.
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Italy Invokes ‘Golden Power’ to Vet JD.com’s $2.5bn Takeover of European Electronics Giant Ceconomy
Italy’s government has given its conditional approval to Chinese e-commerce behemoth JD.com’s takeover of German electronics retailer Ceconomy, utilizing its robust “golden power” legislation to safeguard national strategic interests. This conditional clearance, issued by Rome’s cabinet on November 24, signals a pivotal juncture in European-Chinese economic relations, demonstrating the increasing use of national security tools […] The post Italy Invokes ‘Golden Power’ to Vet JD.com’s $2.5bn Takeover of European Electronics Giant Ceconomy appeared first on Tekedia.
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Trump’s Crypto Empire Is Crashing, and His Followers Are Paying the Price
President Donald Trump’s family has aggressively expanded into digital assets since his 2024 reelection, dubbing him the “first crypto president.” This push fueled a massive rally—Bitcoin surged to $126,000 in October—but a sharp market reversal has erased trillions globally, hitting Trump-linked projects hard. While the family has still netted billions overall, the downturn has wiped […] The post Trump’s Crypto Empire Is Crashing, and His Followers Are Paying the Price appeared first on Tekedia.
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Why Online Card Games Are More Popular Than Ever
Online card games have seen a remarkable rise in popularity. In recent years, these casino games have been enticing to players of all skill levels and backgrounds. Once a pastime enjoyed mostly at in-person tables, it has now been transformed into a global digital hobby enjoyed across devices and platforms. Improved technology. Smarter design. More […] The post Why Online Card Games Are More Popular Than Ever appeared first on Tekedia.
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Understanding MicroStrategy’s mNAV Premium
MicroStrategy now rebranded as Strategy in some contexts, but still trading as $MSTR has long been known for its aggressive Bitcoin treasury strategy, holding 649,870 BTC as of late November 2025, valued at approximately $61.7 billion at current prices around $95,000 per BTC. The company’s stock has historically traded at a significant premium to its […] The post Understanding MicroStrategy’s mNAV Premium appeared first on Tekedia.
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Tekedia Capital Welcomes Nozomio
Tekedia Capital joins Paul Graham (a founder of YCombinator), executives in OpenAI, and other global investors to seed Nozomio, with $6.2 million, under the solo and singular one-person coding prodigy Arlan Rakhmetzhanov. Arlan’s story is a magical one: from Kazakhstan to Silicon Valley for an advanced context augmentation system for AI agents . We wish […] The post Tekedia Capital Welcomes Nozomio appeared first on Tekedia.
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Afreximbank successfully closed its second Samurai Bond transactions, raising JPY 81.8 billion (approx. USD 527 million)
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has successfully closed its second Samurai bond transaction, securing a total of JPY 81.8 billion (approx. USD 527 million) through Regular and Retail Samurai Bonds offerings. The execution surpasses the Bank’s 2024 debut issuance size, attracting orders from more than 100 institutional and retail investors, marking a renewed demonstration of strong […] The post Afreximbank successfully closed its second Samurai Bond transactions, raising JPY 81.8 billion (approx. USD 527 million) appeared first on Tech In Africa.
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Black Friday spending soars in South Africa as one shopper drops $66,000
This surge in activity reflects a wider structural shift in South African commerce.  The country’s e-commerce revenue is projected to surpass R130 billion ($8 billion) by the end of 2025.
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Kalshi’s Rapid Valuation Surge and the Emerging Prediction Market Duopoly
Prediction markets—platforms where users bet on real-world outcomes like elections, sports, or economic events—have exploded in popularity since the 2024 U.S. presidential race. What started as niche tools for gauging sentiment are now seen as scalable infrastructure for event-based trading, blending elements of betting, forecasting, and financial derivatives. At the center of this boom are […] The post Kalshi’s Rapid Valuation Surge and the Emerging Prediction Market Duopoly appeared first on Tekedia.
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China’s Top Economic Planner Flags Bubble Risk in Humanoid Robotics Sector Amid National Growth Push
China’s leading economic planning agency, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), has issued a rare note of public caution regarding the rapidly escalating investment in the domestic humanoid robotics sector, warning that a speculative bubble may be brewing. NDRC spokesperson Li Chao delivered the alert on Thursday, emphasizing that China’s humanoid robotics industry must […] The post China’s Top Economic Planner Flags Bubble Risk in Humanoid Robotics Sector Amid National Growth Push appeared first on Tekedia.
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7 African startups redefining research, regulation, retail, and recreation
Startups On Our Radar spotlights African startups solving African challenges with innovation. This week, we explore seven African startups in the health, research, e-commerce and logistics, and logistics sectors and why they should be on your watchlist.
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How Sky’s Halo Is a Business Lesson in Balancing Demographic Appeal
Aiming a product or a service at a given demographic is tough. Get it right, and you can have a lifelong fanbase. Get it wrong, and the backlash can be immense. So how do companies navigate this most tricky of situations in the digital era, and does demographic even matter anymore in the age of […] The post How Sky’s Halo Is a Business Lesson in Balancing Demographic Appeal appeared first on Tekedia.
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Cybertruck’s Market Uncertainty
Recent reports from various technology and automotive sources indicate that Tesla’s Cybertruck, once considered a design icon for electric pickups, is experiencing a decline in sales and an increase in public criticism. The contrast is notable, especially as some investors have shifted their attention toward more stable, income-generating assets, such as high dividend stocks, during […] The post Cybertruck’s Market Uncertainty appeared first on Tekedia.
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NATO and Google Cloud Sign Multi-Million Dollar Deal
Google Cloud today announced a significant, multi-million-dollar contract with the NATO Communication and Information Agency (NCIA) to deliver highly secure, sovereign cloud capabilities. NCIA selected Google Distributed Cloud (GDC) to support the Joint Analysis, Training and Education Centre (JATEC). JATEC will leverage this infrastructure to modernize its operational capabilities and handle classified workloads. GDC air-gapped, […]
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Want to use AI without spending money? Start with these 10 tools
While some of these tools have paid versions, they offer free tiers you can use comfortably. Navigating their interface is also quite simple for anyone new to AI models. 
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Meesho Targets Valuation of Up to $5.6bn in IPO as India’s Listing Boom Accelerates
Meesho, the Indian e-commerce platform that built its brand by targeting value-conscious shoppers in smaller cities, is aiming for a valuation of up to 501 billion rupees ($5.6 billion) as it prepares to go public next week. The listing marks one of the most anticipated tech market debuts of the year and reflects the momentum […] The post Meesho Targets Valuation of Up to $5.6bn in IPO as India’s Listing Boom Accelerates appeared first on Tekedia.
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The West’s Climate Double Standards, and Africa’s Need for Pragmatism
To my African leaders, I hope you are paying attention to the latest global developments: “Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney has sealed a sweeping agreement with Alberta that removes two major federal climate rules, clears the path for a West Coast oil pipeline, and exposes what many see as deep hypocrisy in the country’s energy […] The post The West’s Climate Double Standards, and Africa’s Need for Pragmatism appeared first on Tekedia.
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Vodacom M-Pesa Tanzania Launches its New Global Payment Service
Vodacom Tanzania, in partnership with VISA, is transforming cross-border trade and boosting digital financial inclusion as M-Pesa rolls out its new Global Payment service. Alipay, Network International, Magnati, and MTN Uganda customers can now make global Tap & Pay transactions using the M-Pesa Visa tokenized card, pay merchants in China via Alipay (enabled by Thunes), […]
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Canadian PM Strikes Deal With Alberta to Scrap Key Climate Rules for Energy Security
Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney has sealed a sweeping agreement with Alberta that strips away two major federal climate rules, clears the path for a West Coast oil pipeline, and underlines what many see as hypocrisy in the country’s energy politics. The move is echoing far beyond Ottawa and Edmonton as it is also being […] The post Canadian PM Strikes Deal With Alberta to Scrap Key Climate Rules for Energy Security appeared first on Tekedia.
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How Google plans to spend ₦3bn to modernise how Nigeria teaches AI
It is part of why Google, through its philanthropic arm Google.org, is committing ₦3 billion ($2.08 million) to five Nigerian organisations to accelerate advanced AI skilling, push innovation, and strengthen digital safety over the next three years.
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BIS Head Warns of Looming Financial Stability Crisis from Highly Leveraged Hedge Fund Bets
The global financial system faces significant new stability challenges as massive public debt levels collide with the increasing reliance on highly leveraged non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs), according to Pablo Hernández de Cos, the new General Manager of the Bank for International Settlements (BIS). De Cos, who took over in July, has issued a dire warning, […] The post BIS Head Warns of Looming Financial Stability Crisis from Highly Leveraged Hedge Fund Bets appeared first on Tekedia.
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Bill Ackman Aims to Raise $5bn for U.S.-Listed Closed-End Fund as Pershing Square Prepares IPO
Bill Ackman is plotting a major two-pronged move: raise $5 billion for a new U.S.-listed closed-end fund while taking his hedge-fund firm, Pershing Square Capital Management, public. People familiar with the plan told Reuters the two listings are intended to launch together, a synchronization meant to give investors simultaneous exposure to the new vehicle and […] The post Bill Ackman Aims to Raise $5bn for U.S.-Listed Closed-End Fund as Pershing Square Prepares IPO appeared first on Tekedia.
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Why Analysts Expect the Top Crypto Presale Projects to Lead Web3 Growth Heading Into 2026
Black Friday Week continues to shape the early-stage market as investors shift attention toward infrastructure, onboarding, and gaming-focused projects in the crypto presale ecosystem. Rising presale participation, limited-time bonuses, and rapid stage progression have pushed several emerging tokens into the spotlight. Among them, Mono Protocol, WeWake, and Nexchain stand out for offering distinct utility models […] The post Why Analysts Expect the Top Crypto Presale Projects to Lead Web3 Growth Heading Into 2026 appeared first on Tekedia.
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As Bitcoin and Ethereum Rally, Avalon X Presale Offers 25% Bonus This Black Friday
Top crypto assets like Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) are setting the mood as the broader market recovers. With the Bitcoin price and Ethereum price rallying, investors seek a modest price altcoin to ride the momentum of these pioneer assets for profit. Among various options, RWA-based assets are in massive demand and nascent Avalon X […] The post As Bitcoin and Ethereum Rally, Avalon X Presale Offers 25% Bonus This Black Friday appeared first on Tekedia.
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US SEC Investigates Jefferies’ Exposure to Bankrupt First Brands Group Amid Complex Debt Defaults
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched a probe into Jefferies’ involvement with the bankrupt auto parts manufacturer First Brands Group, the Financial Times reported Thursday. The investigation, which is still in its early stages, is focused on whether Jefferies provided investors with sufficient disclosure regarding the Point Bonita fund’s exposure to First […] The post US SEC Investigates Jefferies’ Exposure to Bankrupt First Brands Group Amid Complex Debt Defaults appeared first on Tekedia.
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Alibaba Pushes Into AI Wearables With New Quark Glasses, Challenging Meta’s Global Lead
Alibaba on Thursday introduced its new Quark artificial intelligence glasses in China, marking a fresh push by the company to carve out space in a wearables market that global players like Meta currently dominate. The headset starts at 1,899 yuan ($268.25) and is powered by Alibaba’s in-house Qwen AI model and app. Alibaba has opted […] The post Alibaba Pushes Into AI Wearables With New Quark Glasses, Challenging Meta’s Global Lead appeared first on Tekedia.
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Foxconn Secures $569m U.S. Investment Approval to Expand AI Server Operations in Wisconsin
Taiwan’s Foxconn has secured regulatory approval to inject an additional $569 million into its Wisconsin operations, a move that signals both the company’s renewed commitment to U.S. manufacturing and the rising strategic value of AI server production. The approval, granted by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), allows Foxconn to scale its facility in Racine […] The post Foxconn Secures $569m U.S. Investment Approval to Expand AI Server Operations in Wisconsin appeared first on Tekedia.
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Uber Rolls Out Middle East’s First Fully Driverless Robotaxi Service in Abu Dhabi with WeRide
Uber and Chinese autonomous vehicle company WeRide have officially launched fully driverless robotaxi services in Abu Dhabi, marking the first driverless deployment in the Middle East and the first city outside of the United States to host fully autonomous operations on the Uber platform. The launch, which commenced on Wednesday, introduces Level 4 autonomous vehicles—meaning […] The post Uber Rolls Out Middle East’s First Fully Driverless Robotaxi Service in Abu Dhabi with WeRide appeared first on Tekedia.
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The secret to accelerating Africa’s DeFi adoption
As more Africans attempt to interact with decentralised systems—for savings, remittances, trading, or payments—builders are being forced to rethink what usability actually means.
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14 iPhone tips and tricks that make your phone feel new again
A few simple iPhone tips and tricks, and settings changes can deliver an instant refresh, making your phone feel as responsive and new again as the day you unboxed it.
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Can AI and drones protect Nigeria’s school children? UrSafe thinks so
UrSafe, a U.S.-based personal safety technology company founded in 2019 by Anthony Oyogoa and Ruma S. Patel, believes it could overhaul how vulnerable communities in Nigeria detect threats, deter attackers, and activate emergency response.
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Quick Fire 🔥 with Gospel Uche
On today's edition, meet Gospel Uche, a product & growth marketing Lead operating at the intersection of AI, innovation, digital experience design, and ecosystem development.
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👨🏿‍🚀TechCabal Daily – SA calls crypto risky. Again.
In today's edition: Quick Fire🔥 with Gospel Uche || South Africa flags crypto as risky || Nigeria’s smartphone market is making a comeback || Funding Tracker
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Top 3 Coins to Buy as Smart Investors Brace for Market Volatility
As market volatility returns, seasoned crypto investors prepare for one of the year’s greatest rotations.  With inflation data fluctuating and institutional liquidity shifting, traders are seeking assets with asymmetric upside, projects that can withstand turmoil and multiply rapidly when sentiment turns bullish.  Little Pepe (LILPEPE), Book of Meme (BOME), and BONK are solid investments for […] The post Top 3 Coins to Buy as Smart Investors Brace for Market Volatility appeared first on Tekedia.
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