Josiah Dhev: Building an AI-Powered Study Platform for African Students Josiah Dhev is a Nigerian tech entrepreneur, cybersecurity student and the founder of StudyCrew. An AI-powered and gamified… TechCity

OpenAI on Friday said it will begin testing advertising inside ChatGPT in the coming weeks, a long-anticipated move that marks a turning point for the artificial intelligence company as it searches for sustainable ways to finance the immense cost of building and running large-scale AI systems. The ads will initially be shown to adult users […] The post OpenAI Tests ads in ChatGPT, betting on Advertising to Fund Soaring AI costs Without Eroding Trust appeared first on Tekedia.

Nikita Bier, X’s Head of Product, announced a major policy update revising the platform’s developer API rules. X will no longer permit apps that reward users for posting content on the platform—specifically calling out “InfoFi” (Information Finance) models. These apps incentivize posting often with crypto tokens or points to drive engagement, but Bier cited them […] The post Information Finance (Info Fi) Ends As X Updates Policy, Banning Reward-based Posting appeared first on Tekedia.

West Virginia has recently proposed legislation to establish a form of strategic reserve that includes Bitcoin and gold along with other precious metals. This development emerged in mid-January 2026, with State Senator Chris Rose introducing Senate Bill 143 (SB143), titled the Inflation Protection Act of 2026. The bill would authorize the West Virginia Treasury or […] The post West Virginia Proposed Legislation to Form of Strategic Reserve which Includes Bitcoin and Gold appeared first on Tekedia.

Interactive Brokers (IBKR) announced that eligible clients of Interactive Brokers LLC can now fund their brokerage accounts using USDC (USD Coin), a stablecoin backed 1:1 by the US dollar. This enables 24/7 account funding, including weekends and holidays, with near-instant processing—often within minutes—allowing clients to deposit funds and start trading across over 170 global markets […] The post Key Impacts of Interactive Brokers’ Stablecoin Integration appeared first on Tekedia.

U.S. President Donald Trump’s renewed push to acquire or control Greenland—framed officially as a national security issue—is intertwined with the private interests of major American tech billionaires. Trump has repeatedly described Greenland as strategically vital for U.S. defense, citing threats from Russia and China in the Arctic, access to rare earth minerals critical for technology […] The post The Tech Billionaires Behind Trump’s Arctic Greenland Obsession appeared first on Tekedia.

TikTok has made a decision to roll out a new age-detection system across Europe, reflecting a recalibration by the platform as governments move from warning shots to hard regulation on children’s access to social media, Reuters reports. The move follows Australia’s enactment of a landmark law restricting children under 16 from using social media, a […] The post TikTok Tightens Age Detection Across Europe as Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban Raises the Stakes appeared first on Tekedia.

The Trump administration is moving to redraw the balance of power costs in the U.S. electricity market, pressing the nation’s largest grid operator to make technology companies shoulder a greater share of the burden created by the AI boom. At the center of the push is PJM Interconnection. This vast regional grid supplies electricity to […] The post Trump Moves to Make Tech Companies Pay for Power Plants as Data Centers Strain America’s Largest Grid appeared first on Tekedia.

Dutch semiconductor equipment company ASML shares climb to fresh record highs following TSMC’s blockbuster earnings, underlining a quiet but powerful truth in the global semiconductor race that no matter how fierce the competition among chip designers and manufacturers becomes, the real bottleneck — and leverage point — sits with the companies that control the tools. […] The post ASML hits record high on AI boost — Shows Who Really Holds the Keys to the AI Chip Boom appeared first on Tekedia.

Africa's 2025 healthtech rules tighten: founders must secure licences, enforce data privacy, and adopt HL7/FHIR to operate and scale across borders. The post Healthtech Regulation 2025: What Founders Need to Know appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Tunisian startup uses solar-powered atmospheric water generators to produce 20–30 L/day of mineralized drinking water, cutting plastic waste and CO₂ across 140+ deployments. The post Watertech Innovation: Kumulus Turns Air into Water in Tunisia appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Nigeria’s inflation picture for 2025 looks markedly different after the National Bureau of Statistics’ December overhaul of its Consumer Price Index methodology, even though the broad direction of travel remains downward. What has changed is not the reality of prices Nigerians faced throughout the year, but how that reality is measured, compared, and interpreted. A […] The post Nigeria’s 2025 Inflation was on Decline – But It’s The NBS Revised Method, Not Prices Falling appeared first on Tekedia.

Muvment survived the loss, with Arinze learning lessons the hard way that insurance was non-negotiable. Today, if you asked her about Africa's tech ecosystem, she’d tell you it’s exhausting. 

Climate infrastructure looks slower and heavier by comparison because it involves hardware, warehouses, manufacturing, complex logistics, and blended capital stacks.

Market activity is picking up as traders continue to track the Dogecoin price and the Bittensor Tao price closely. These assets still dominate daily discussions, but many analysts agree their biggest growth phase may already be behind them. Large market caps often limit upside, making extreme gains harder to achieve. Experienced investors know that major […] The post ZKP Outshines Dogecoin and Bittensor as New Data Points Toward a Historic $1.7 Billion Capital Event appeared first on Tekedia.

The global cryptocurrency market has reached a total value of $3.15 trillion. Yet, Shiba Inu coin news today shows the token is struggling to overcome major resistance. Similarly, Near Protocol Price has investors worried that the era of massive profits for these projects might be over. Market experts argue that Zero Knowledge Proof (ZKP) is […] The post Shiba Inu and NEAR Lose Attention as Zero Knowledge Proof Sparks $1.7 Billion Institutional Surge appeared first on Tekedia.

Ethereum enters 2026 facing a major market shake-up. Staking queues have vanished, letting ETH flow in and out of the network almost instantly. This new Ethereum price prediction signals a shift away from the old scarcity hype toward a more predictable, steady value. At the same time, the buzz is moving to Zero Knowledge Proof […] The post Ethereum Price Prediction Turns Bearish as 3% Yields Hit, Early Birds Are Snagging Zero Knowledge Proof Now! appeared first on Tekedia.

Early access to crypto rarely vanishes through headlines or alerts. It contracts quietly through numbers and time. This reality is becoming clear with Zero Knowledge Proof (ZKP), where 200 million tokens enter the market each day, prices reset after every cleared presale auction, and past entry conditions never return. As 2026 progresses, this fixed cycle […] The post Zero Knowledge Proof’s 200M Token Presale Auction Pushes Investors to Move Quickly Before Early Access Ends appeared first on Tekedia.

Paystack acquires Ladder Microfinance Bank To Expand Services In a landmark move for the African fintech sector, Paystack officially announced its entry into regulated banking on… TechCity

Cardtonic Secures $2.1M Seed Funding to Launch Pil, a Business Spend OS Nigerian fintech Cardtonic has successfully closed a $2.1 million seed funding round to develop Pil, an independent business… TechCity

OpenAI Launches Cheaper ChatGPT Subscription OpenAI officially released ChatGPT Go globally on Friday, January 16, 2026. After a successful pilot in India and… TechCity

Google Workspace Adds ‘Flow’: New AI Filmmaking Tool for HD Video Google has officially expanded its creative AI suite by making Flow available as an additional service for Google… TechCity

Microsoft, Perplexity, and Mistral AI Join Paid ‘Enterprise’ Partner Program Wikipedia officially celebrated its 25th anniversary on January 15, 2026. To mark a quarter-century of free, human-curated knowledge,… TechCity

The global crypto market has reached a huge $3.1 trillion value in early 2026. Many investors follow the Solana price today, close to $141, or keep an eye on the Ethereum  price near $3,130. These assets offer balance and trust, but experts note that their large size now reduces the chance of sharp gains. Is […] The post Why Investors Are Choosing ZKP Over Ethereum and Solana in 2026: $300/Day Proof Pods and Presale Auction Stand Out! appeared first on Tekedia.

Verizon Is Offering a $20 Credit Following Nationwide Outage: How to Claim Following a massive nationwide outage on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, Verizon has officially begun issuing a $20 account… TechCity

CME Group announced on January 15, 2026, that it plans to launch futures contracts for Cardano (ADA) and Chainlink (LINK), along with Stellar (XLM/Lumens), expanding its regulated cryptocurrency derivatives offerings. The launches are scheduled for February 9, 2026, pending regulatory review and approval.This builds on CME’s existing crypto suite, which already includes futures and options […] The post CME Group Plans to Launch Futures Contracts for Cardano, Chainlink and Stellar Lumens  appeared first on Tekedia.

The CNN Fear & Greed Index often referred to as the Equity or Stock Market Fear and Greed Index measures investor sentiment in the US stock market on a scale of 0 (Extreme Fear) to 100 (Extreme Greed). It aggregates seven indicators, including market momentum, stock price strength/breadth, volatility (VIX), put/call options, safe haven demand, […] The post Equity Fear and Greed Index Hits Highest Level since September appeared first on Tekedia.

The European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation represents the bloc’s comprehensive framework for crypto-assets, aimed at enhancing consumer protection, market integrity, financial stability, and innovation while eliminating legal gray zones. MiCA entered into force in June 2023, with phased application: rules for stablecoins (asset-referenced tokens and e-money tokens) from mid-2024, and broader requirements for […] The post Europe’s New Crypto Rules Are Changing in Practice appeared first on Tekedia.

Crypto history compresses years of development into defining moments. Ethereum’s early phase illustrates this. A project starting with limited attention and skepticism eventually delivered one of the largest value expansions ever recorded. Rare as it is, analysts still study these conditions closely. In 2026, similar conversations arise around Zero Knowledge Proof (ZKP). Analysts and early […] The post 1,000,000x Once Captured Market Attention, Is Zero Knowledge Proof’s $5M Auction the Next Viral Story? appeared first on Tekedia.

Cryptocurrency scams reached unprecedented levels in 2025, driven by the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence, sophisticated impersonation tactics, and evolving laundering methods. According to a Chainalysis report, an estimate of $17B was stolen in crypto scams and fraud in 2025, as impersonation scams recorded a massive 1400% year-over-year (YoY) growth. AI-enabled scams were 4.5 times […] The post Crypto Scams Hit Record Highs in 2025 as AI And Impersonation Fuel A New Wave of Fraud appeared first on Tekedia.

Lighter’s LIT token has been listed on Robinhood, marking a significant step for the project. Lighter is a zero-knowledge rollup-based perpetual DEX (decentralized exchange) stack on Ethereum, and LIT serves as its native token. Robinhood’s addition enables easier spot trading for retail users, boosting accessibility and liquidity. This listing follows a recent ~15% price dip […] The post Lighter’s LIT Token Listed on Robinhood as BNB Burns $1.2B appeared first on Tekedia.

Paystack has made its entry into Nigeria’s banking industry through the acquisition of Ladder Microfinance Bank, representing a significant strategic expansion from payment processing into deposit-taking and lending operations. The rebranded Paystack Microfinance Bank (Paystack MFB) will function as a separate entity running parallel to Paystack’s existing payments infrastructure, positioning the fintech to provide loans, […] The post Paystack Enters Nigeria’s Banking Sector Through Microfinance Bank Acquisition appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Nigerian fintech company Cardtonic has closed a $2.1 million seed funding round to develop Pil, an independent business spending and expense management platform. This signals the company’s strategic shift from consumer-facing products into enterprise financial infrastructure. The funding underscores Cardtonic’s evolution from a bootstrapped retail fintech into a provider of essential financial tools for African […] The post Nigerian Fintech Cardtonic Secures $2.1M Seed Funding to Launch Pil Business Spending Platform appeared first on Tech In Africa.

In 2026, crypto investors are becoming more selective about where they put early capital. The focus is shifting from hype to systems that protect data, structure access fairly, and deliver real incentives. Zero Knowledge Proof (ZKP) stands out in this environment. It combines privacy-first mechanics, live auctions, and a $5 million reward campaign that follows […] The post Zero Knowledge Proof Leads 2026: $5M Rewards and Daily Live Presale Auctions Capture Investor Attention appeared first on Tekedia.

President Donald Trump explicitly told Reuters in an interview that he has no plans to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, despite an ongoing Justice Department criminal investigation into Powell related to the Fed’s headquarters renovation project and his congressional testimony about it. Trump stated: “I don’t have any plan to do that,” when asked […] The post Trump Has No Plans to Sack Jerome Powell Despite Ongoing Investigation appeared first on Tekedia.

The US Treasury recently completed a debt buyback operation of $2 billion in outstanding Treasury securities, specifically targeting long-term nominal coupon bonds in the 20- to 30-year maturity range, with maturities from February 15, 2046, to November 15, 2055. This occurred on January 14, 2026, with settlement on January 15, 2026. The Treasury announced it […] The post U.S. Treasury Complete Debt Back of $2B in Outstanding Treasury Securities appeared first on Tekedia.