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Growth Mode for Hyperliquid HIP-3 Equities Turns on Featuring 90% Fee Reduction
Hyperliquid, a decentralized perpetual futures exchange built on its own high-performance Layer 1 blockchain, has recently activated HIP-3 Growth Mode, a key upgrade designed to accelerate the launch and adoption of new markets, particularly for equities and other asset classes. This feature, part of Hyperliquid Improvement Proposal 3 (HIP-3), enables permissionless market deployment—meaning anyone can […] The post Growth Mode for Hyperliquid HIP-3 Equities Turns on Featuring 90% Fee Reduction appeared first on Tekedia.
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Jack Butcher Introduces “Self Checkout” Project As Art Blocks Release Details on AB500 Free Claims
Jack Butcher, the designer and founder of Visualize Value known for his viral NFT series Checks which reimagines Twitter’s blue checkmark as a grid of 80 self-verifying icons symbolizing the shift from top-down to bottom-up consensus online, have launched or teased a new initiative called “Self Checkout.” Based on recent announcements, this project extends his […] The post Jack Butcher Introduces “Self Checkout” Project As Art Blocks Release Details on AB500 Free Claims appeared first on Tekedia.
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Odds of a December Rate Cut in U.S. Jump to Over 80%
Market odds for the U.S. Federal Reserve implementing an interest rate cut at its December 9-10, 2025, FOMC meeting have indeed risen sharply in recent days, surpassing 80% for at least a 25 basis point (bps) reduction. This shift reflects evolving comments from key Fed officials, mixed economic data amid a government shutdown delaying key […] The post Odds of a December Rate Cut in U.S. Jump to Over 80% appeared first on Tekedia.
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Galaxy Digital Explores Liquidity Market Making for Polymarket and Kalshi
Galaxy Digital, the crypto-focused investment firm led by Mike Novogratz, is reportedly in advanced discussions to serve as a liquidity provider and market maker for two leading prediction market platforms: Polymarket a decentralized crypto-based platform and Kalshi a regulated U.S.-based exchange. This move comes amid explosive growth in the prediction markets sector, which has amassed […] The post Galaxy Digital Explores Liquidity Market Making for Polymarket and Kalshi appeared first on Tekedia.
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Nasdaq-Listed Biotech Firm Enlivex Raises $212M for RAIN Token Treasury Strategy
Enlivex Therapeutics (NASDAQ: ENLV), a microcap biopharmaceutical company focused on immunotherapy treatments, announced plans to raise $212 million through a private investment in public equity (PIPE) deal to implement a pioneering “Digital Asset Treasury” (DAT) strategy centered on the RAIN token. The funds will be used to build a corporate treasury holding RAIN, the native […] The post Nasdaq-Listed Biotech Firm Enlivex Raises $212M for RAIN Token Treasury Strategy appeared first on Tekedia.
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CBN Holds MPR at 27% as Doubts Grow Over Credibility of Nigeria’s Inflation Data
The Central Bank of Nigeria has kept the Monetary Policy Rate at 27 percent, a decision that has stirred fresh debate over the credibility of the inflation numbers published by the National Bureau of Statistics. The MPC meeting in Abuja ended with all major policy levers unchanged, maintaining the aggressive tightening stance that has defined […] The post CBN Holds MPR at 27% as Doubts Grow Over Credibility of Nigeria’s Inflation Data appeared first on Tekedia.
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$1B Target in Sight: BlockDAG’s $436M+ Presale, Beat Vesting, & New Leadership Surpass DOGE and AVAX Momentum
Crypto momentum in 2025 is shifting toward verifiable execution and structural upgrades rather than short-term hype. Dogecoin (DOGE) has regained traction following Bit Origin’s $500 million acquisition plan, yet technical resistance limits its recovery. Avalanche (AVAX) remains under pressure despite its upcoming Granite upgrade, showing how major networks struggle to sustain growth amid liquidity contraction. […] The post $1B Target in Sight: BlockDAG’s $436M+ Presale, Beat Vesting, & New Leadership Surpass DOGE and AVAX Momentum appeared first on Tekedia.
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MTN’s MoMo PSB seals deal with Thunes to expand cross-border payments for Nigerians
MoMo Payment Service Bank (MoMo PSB), the fintech platform of Nigeria’s largest mobile network operator, MTN, has inked a strategic partnership with Thunes, a global B2B platform for cross-border payments, to enable its users to receive funds from abroad instantly.  The partnership significantly expands MoMo’s international remittance capabilities, allowing users to receive money from key […]
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SEC Issues No-Action Letter to Fuse Energy Solana DePIN Project
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a no-action letter to Fuse Crypto Limited, the developer of Fuse Energy—a decentralized physical infrastructure network (DePIN) project built on the Solana blockchain. This letter provides regulatory clarity by confirming that the project’s native FUSE also referred to as ENERGY token does not need to be registered […] The post SEC Issues No-Action Letter to Fuse Energy Solana DePIN Project appeared first on Tekedia.
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Pump.fun Introduces $60K Community Grants for 6 Token Projects Amid Sappy Seals NFT Launchpad on Monad
Pump.fun, the popular Solana-based memecoin launchpad, has rolled out a new initiative allocating $60K in community grants to support six standout token projects. This move is part of a broader push to bolster ecosystem growth, drawing from the platform’s ecosystem fund which receives 2.4% of $PUMP token supply dedicated to partnerships, grants, and development. The […] The post Pump.fun Introduces $60K Community Grants for 6 Token Projects Amid Sappy Seals NFT Launchpad on Monad appeared first on Tekedia.
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Bitcoin’s Security Challenge: From Block Rewards to Fee-Driven Sustainability
Arch Network is a Bitcoin-native platform backed by Pantera Capital and Multicoin Capital.  They’re building tools to make Bitcoin programmable without bridges or wrappers, aiming to activate dormant BTC and drive real on-chain demand. This isn’t just hype; it’s addressing a fundamental economic shift in Bitcoin’s protocol. Let me break it down, explain why it’s […] The post Bitcoin’s Security Challenge: From Block Rewards to Fee-Driven Sustainability appeared first on Tekedia.
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Nasdaq’s Stellar Rebound, Best Day Since May 2025
The Nasdaq Composite surged 2.69%, marking its strongest single-day performance since May 12, when it gained 4.35%. This rally erased the index’s entire loss from the previous week, amid a broader market bounce that lifted the S&P 500 by 1.55% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average by 0.44%. The tech-heavy index closed at 22,872.01, up […] The post Nasdaq’s Stellar Rebound, Best Day Since May 2025 appeared first on Tekedia.
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Alphabet Rises as a Powerful Challenger to Nvidia’s Market Dominance
Alphabet is rapidly emerging as a formidable challenger to Nvidia’s position as the world’s most valuable company, fueled by surging cloud revenues, enthusiastic reception to its Gemini 3 chatbot, and an intensified push into developing its own AI chips. The company closed Monday at $315.90 per share, lifting its market capitalization to $3.82 trillion and […] The post Alphabet Rises as a Powerful Challenger to Nvidia’s Market Dominance appeared first on Tekedia.
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Bitcoin Recovery Sparks Optimism, Analysts Warn of Temporary Relief Rally
The cryptocurrency market experienced a brief rebound on Monday, with the overall market rising by more than 1.8% in the past 24 hours. Bitcoin, along with most of the top 20 cryptocurrencies, posted gains, signaling renewed bullish momentum. The crypto asset rallied above $89,000, fueled by optimism following the recent liquidation of long traders over […] The post Bitcoin Recovery Sparks Optimism, Analysts Warn of Temporary Relief Rally appeared first on Tekedia.
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Chui Ventures surpasses $10 million target at close of first fund 
Chui Ventures, an Africa-focused seed-stage fund, has raised $17.3 million for its debut fund, surpassing its $10 million target.
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Zero Knowledge Proof (ZKP) Dominates Market Narrative With FC Barcelona Deal as PENGU Struggles and AVAX Eyes a Comeback!
The crypto market is moving in sharply different directions, with some assets losing momentum while others gain unexpected strength. The latest Pudgy Penguins (PENGU) price update shows sustained bearish pressure as the token remains below key technical levels. In contrast, the Avalanche (AVAX) technical setup is flashing early signs of a possible bullish reversal as […] The post Zero Knowledge Proof (ZKP) Dominates Market Narrative With FC Barcelona Deal as PENGU Struggles and AVAX Eyes a Comeback! appeared first on Tekedia.
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A Complete Guide To Planning For The Future As You Get Older
As the years pass by, it’s normal for people to start thinking about what their future might look like. It seems like a very distant future when you’re young, but time often passes faster as you get older, and suddenly, you may be face-to-face with entering your 50s, 60s, 70s and beyond. Typically, the people […] The post A Complete Guide To Planning For The Future As You Get Older appeared first on Tekedia.
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Zero Knowledge Proof (ZKP) Crashes the G-Knot Wallet & Noomez’s Presale Race With a $100M Head Start
The search for the most promising presale crypto coins is intensifying as new projects emerge with fresh ideas and ambitious early-stage goals. G-Knot wallet has begun drawing attention after announcing the world’s first finger-vein authenticated crypto wallet, offering biometric security far more advanced than fingerprint or facial scans. Noomez is gaining its own momentum as […] The post Zero Knowledge Proof (ZKP) Crashes the G-Knot Wallet & Noomez’s Presale Race With a $100M Head Start appeared first on Tekedia.
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XLM Eyes a Bounce as Mono Protocol Doubles Tokens for Black Friday
Stellar (XLM) is trading close to a price zone that has influenced its trend several times this year. The token sits near $0.243, showing a mild recovery after a broader decline. Traders are watching the $0.23 area again as past reactions from this level produced sharp moves. Meanwhile, Mono Protocol is attracting attention in the […] The post XLM Eyes a Bounce as Mono Protocol Doubles Tokens for Black Friday appeared first on Tekedia.
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Tech Hubs Showcase Innovation Through Visual Portfolios
As the tech world preaches digital transformation, the savviest founders have discovered that paper still has a critical role to play in closing deals. It’s not just nostalgia?or an aversion to change. It’s a strategy communications informed by the behavioral?sciences. When you’re explaining cutting-edge technology to potential investors who have already sat through other presentations […] The post Tech Hubs Showcase Innovation Through Visual Portfolios appeared first on Tekedia.
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Zipline to receive $150m U.S. backing to expand AI drone delivery across Africa
Zipline, a U.S.-based drone logistics company backed by Goldman Sachs and Sequoia Capital, is set to receive $150 million from the U.S. Department of State
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Safaricom upgrades M-PESA backbone as API transactions hit 25%
Safaricom has completed upgrading its M-PESA APIs, Daraja, to version 3.0. About 25% of all M-PESA transactions now move through Daraja.
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How to Start Crypto Mining? 6 Best Cloud Mining Sites for Fast and Easy Profit
Starting crypto mining in 2025 has become far more accessible thanks to legal, easy-to-use cloud mining sites that remove the need for hardware, high electricity bills, and technical setup. If you’re searching for how to start crypto mining or the best cloud mining sites for fast and easy profit, this guide walks you through the […] The post How to Start Crypto Mining? 6 Best Cloud Mining Sites for Fast and Easy Profit appeared first on Tekedia.
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Africa’s Tech Ecosystem: Early, Not Broken — A Data Driven Reality Check
Africa’s tech ecosystem is often judged by the standards of fully mature markets, from billion-dollar exits to deep growth-stage capital, and a constant stream of IPO headlines. By these metrics, it appears to be lagging. But on a closer look, the data reveals a very different reality. Africa is not lagging; it is simply early. […] The post Africa’s Tech Ecosystem: Early, Not Broken — A Data Driven Reality Check appeared first on Tekedia.
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”Financial Anxiety is Making South Africans Click on Scams”
The narrative of cybersecurity risk often revolves around sophisticated hacking tools or zero-day vulnerabilities. Yet, the most significant threat to South Africans isn’t a technical flaw—it’s an emotional vulnerability rooted in a national financial crisis. The approaching high-expenditure festive season, together with the persistent cost-of-living squeeze, is creating a widespread state of financial anxiety in […]
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3 South African Schools Achieve Global Recognition in Robotics Competition
3 South African schools—Reddam House Bedfordview, Reddford House The Hills, and Reddam House Umhlanga have earned top honors in the global Inspired Builds robotics competition, a technology challenge involving 111 schools across 24 countries. The annual competition tasks students with designing, building, and coding solutions to real-world problems, with entries judged on creativity, technical execution, […]
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“How can I co-own some of Tekedia Capital Portfolio Companies?”
You asked: “how can I co-own some of these companies?” Our response: Simply, via Tekedia Capital Syndicate, Africa’s leading investment syndicate and the most active with hundreds of professionals, entrepreneurs, corporates, investment clubs, and citizens.   Through the Syndicate, you will own a piece of some of the world’s most promising startups, typically reserved for […] The post “How can I co-own some of Tekedia Capital Portfolio Companies?” appeared first on Tekedia.
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How this Ilorin-based fintech is scaling credit access with proprietary lock tech
Credlock uses a phone-based lock system to manage risk and encourage timely repayments, extending credit to informal workers more safely.
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Zoho One Introduces a Unified & Intelligent Platform Experience for Modern Workplaces
Zoho Corporation today announced numerous enhancements to Zoho One, its all-in-one business software platform. The latest update introduces a reimagined user experience designed to make collaboration easier, improve security, and deliver deeper intelligence across all 50+ applications. With this release, Zoho One offers a more connected and context-aware environment for organizations of all sizes. “The Zoho One update reflects how […]
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U.S. Awards $150M to Zipline for AI Drone Network Expansion Across Africa in Groundbreaking Pay-for-Performance Deal
The U.S. Department of State is awarding $150 million to Zipline, the world’s largest autonomous logistics system, to support the expansion of its life-saving AI and robotics infrastructure across Africa. This pay-for-performance model, the first of its kind from the State Department, ensures that funds will be released only when African governments sign expansion contracts […] The post U.S. Awards $150M to Zipline for AI Drone Network Expansion Across Africa in Groundbreaking Pay-for-Performance Deal appeared first on Tech In Africa.
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Join Tekedia Capital And Own A Piece of the World’s Best Startups
Tekedia Capital Syndicate, a major investment syndicate with hundreds of professionals, citizens, companies, investment clubs and more, makes it possible for people to co-own some of the world’s finest startups. Membership for 4 investment cycles goes for $1,000 or N1,000,000 depending on your currency of choice. Go here, become a member and join to co-invest. […] The post Join Tekedia Capital And Own A Piece of the World’s Best Startups appeared first on Tekedia.
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Three bounced cheques can now freeze your access to credit for five years
The CBN has issued new dud cheque guidelines, introducing a five-year ban on customers who issue three bounced cheques.
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Tekedia Capital Welcomes Veritus Agent, A Pioneer in AI-First Loan Servicing and Collections
Tekedia Capital is pleased to announce our investment in Veritus Agent, a startup building AI agents for loan originations, servicing, and collections, in the United States. Largely, Veritus is reinventing how lenders manage the full lifecycle of credit. Its AI-powered agents handle inbound and outbound calls, maintain context across SMS, email, and chat, negotiate repayment […] The post Tekedia Capital Welcomes Veritus Agent, A Pioneer in AI-First Loan Servicing and Collections appeared first on Tekedia.
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Africa at the centre: What the G20 Leaders’ Declaration tells us about AI, data and global partnerships
The declaration document launches initiatives such as the AI for Africa Initiative, a voluntary platform, under the Africa-G20 cooperation umbrella, encouraging access to computing power, training, representative datasets and infrastructure in African countries. 
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Top 5 Cryptos Under $0.50 That Could Outperform Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL) This Cycle
On our list of five names to watch, Little Pepe (LILPEPE) is at the top of coins under $0.50, to trade above $3 before the end of 2026. Little Pepe is priced at $0.0022 and has signaled that it will even outperform coins priced above $1, even at its presale stage. Little?Pepe (LILPEPE): Meme Power […] The post Top 5 Cryptos Under $0.50 That Could Outperform Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL) This Cycle appeared first on Tekedia.
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Uber Unveils Plans for South Africa’s Next Chapter in Affordable Mobility
Uber has announced the next step in its affordable mobility plans, introducing 2 products: Uber Moto, featuring motorbikes, and Uber Electric (smaller, four-door electric vehicles). They showcased their products live at an event in Victoria Yards, 16 Viljoen Street, Lorentzville, JHB, focused on low-cost mobility. The event featured a panel discussion on the future of […]
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