Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent projected confidence in America’s economic foundations on Tuesday, insisting that the underlying U.S. economy remains strong and that annual growth could still surpass 3 percent or even reach 3.5 percent this year, even as the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran continues to roil energy markets and unsettle global forecasts. Speaking at the […] The post U.S. Economy Shows Resilience Despite Iran Conflict, Treasury Secretary Bessent Asserts, While Eyeing Tariff Restoration by July appeared first on Tekedia.

SIX Group has partnered with Chainlink to bring real-time and historical equities market data from its exchanges onchain. SIX Group operates two major European exchanges: SIX Swiss Exchange (Switzerland) and BME Exchange (Spain). The partnership uses Chainlink’s DataLink, an institutional-grade data publishing service to make equities data directly accessible to smart contracts on blockchain networks. This […] The post Six Group Partners with Chainlink for Real Time and Historical Equities Market Data Onchain appeared first on Tekedia.

Even as the war in Iran continues to cast a shadow over regional markets and cross-border logistics, Chinese autonomous driving companies are pressing ahead with aggressive expansion plans in the Middle East, signaling strong confidence in the Gulf’s regulatory stability and long-term smart mobility ambitions. The latest move comes from Didi, which plans to begin […] The post Chinese Robotaxi Firms Accelerate Middle East Expansion Despite Iran War, Underscoring UAE’s Rise as Global AV Hub appeared first on Tekedia.

The decision signals a sharper enforcement stance in Kenya’s data protection regime.

Elevated student engagement is at the heart of every successful classroom. If you’ve ever watched a lesson fall completely flat, you know the feeling. You can spot high student engagement when students are eager to participate, share ideas, and tackle challenges with enthusiasm. On the flip side, signs of low engagement, like blank stares, distraction, […] The post Best Activities for Student Engagement (Across All Grade Levels) appeared first on Tekedia.

E-invoicing is the electronic exchange of a clearance document between a supplier, the tax authority, and a buyer.

Shares of Samsung SDS staged a powerful rally after global investment giant KKR & Co. Inc. agreed to inject 1.22 trillion won ($820 million) into the South Korean technology and logistics provider through newly issued convertible bonds. The stock surged as much as 21.3% intraday before paring gains to close 17.89% higher, making it one […] The post Samsung SDS Soars on KKR’s $820m Investment as AI Infrastructure Spending Race Reaches Korea appeared first on Tekedia.

Cross Switch is pleased to announce the appointment of Nondumiso Siboto as Head of Operations, South Africa. Nondumiso brings wide-ranging experience in operations leadership, customer success, and large-scale service delivery across fintech and SaaS environments. Her appointment comes at a time when Cross Switch is actively expanding its platform capabilities and solidifying its position as […]

The evolution of the Kenyan boardroom has transformed the role of a director from a prestigious oversight position into a high-stakes legal responsibility. Whether in a burgeoning private enterprise or a massive state-owned corporation, the protection once offered by the “corporate veil” has grown increasingly thin. Today, directors and officers (D&Os) operate in an environment […] The post Navigating the new era of personal liability in Kenya appeared first on HapaKenya.

Wall Street delivered a striking reversal on Wednesday as the S&P 500 closed at a fresh record high, fully recovering the losses triggered by the outbreak of the U.S.-Iran conflict and signaling that investors are once again willing to rotate aggressively into risk assets. The benchmark index settled at 7,022.95, up 0.8%, according to LSEG […] The post Wall Street Erases War Shock as S&P 500 Hits Record High on Iran De-Escalation Hopes and Strong Earnings Outlook appeared first on Tekedia.

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LG Electronics (LG) has rolled out its 2026 QNED evo Mini LED lineup, headlined by a record-breaking 115 inch flagship model. The new range leverages LG’s latest AI processing to ensure that even at massive scales, picture quality remains razor-sharp and colors stay vibrant. At the heart of the 2026 lineup is a dual-threat of […] The post LG launches 2026 QNED evo Mini LED lineup feat massive 115 inch model appeared first on HapaKenya.

Aqueduct Racetrack is a major thoroughbred horse racing track located in Queens, New York. It is one of the primary racing venues in New York and hosts year-round racing. This includes the winter meet when other tracks are inactive. The place is known for challenging conditions and distinct track surfaces because racing at Aqueduct Racetrack […] The post Aqueduct Racing Guide: What New Bettors Should Know appeared first on Tekedia.

Fahari Aviation, a subsidiary of Kenya Airways (KQ), and aak-GROW/CropLife Kenya have officially entered into a strategic partnership. The two organizations signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on April 15, 2026, aimed at accelerating the adoption of drone-enabled precision agriculture throughout the country. The partnership is built on the strengths of two industry leaders. Fahari […] The post Fahari Aviation & CropLife Kenya partner to boost precision farming via drones appeared first on HapaKenya.

Craft Silicon has launched a new digital payment platform, TouristTap, to tap into the tourism payment market in Kenya. The platform aims to make it easier for visitors to Kenya to make payments to any platform. TouristTap turns a phone into a POS by allowing payments by send money, to a till or PayBill and […] The post Craft Silicon launches TouristTap in Kenya to help tourists handle local payments appeared first on HapaKenya.

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In April 2026, the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) reached a significant milestone in financial regulation by granting licenses to an additional 32 Digital Credit Providers (DCPs). This latest cohort brings the total number of regulated digital lenders in the country to 227, following the licensing of 42 companies in late 2025. Since the regulatory […] The post List of CBK licensed digital loan companies in Kenya – April 2026 appeared first on HapaKenya.

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced a reduction in pump prices effective immediately. The revision follows a presidential directive to slash Value Added Tax (VAT) on petroleum products from 13% to 8%. According to the latest review, the price of Super Petrol has been reduced by Ksh. 9.37 per litre, while Diesel […] The post EPRA reduces fuel prices by 13% after public uproar over hefty price hike appeared first on HapaKenya.

When Safaricom unveiled My OneApp at the recent Decode 4.0 event, the vision was clear: a super app that seamlessly merges M-PESA and Safaricom services into a single, sleek interface. For users in Kenya, it appeared on their screens like magic, an automatic update that replaced the old M-PESA app overnight. However, for thousands of […] The post Why Safaricom’s My OneApp is leaving the diaspora behind appeared first on HapaKenya.

In today's edition: Kenya issues 32 digital lending licences || Nigeria’s CAC affected by security breach || Cellulant taps ex-Xapo Bank executive || Zambia is digitising patient records

TCL, the global 1 Mini LED and Ultra Large Screen TV brand (75”+) according to OMDIA 2025, and the No. 1 brand locally for Mini LED TV unit sale in H2 2025, continues to push the boundaries of display innovation with the introduction of SQD-Mini LED in South Africa The launch marks a major milestone […]

The old SEC pay-to-play barrier is gone, but the market’s risks aren’t. The SEC approved the change on April 14, 2026. It eliminates the long-standing Pattern Day Trader (PDT) rule and its $25,000 minimum equity requirement under FINRA Rule 4210. The rule, in place since 2001, classified a trader as a pattern day trader if […] The post SEC Approves Ending the “Pattern Day Trader” Requirement of Holding $25k appeared first on Tekedia.

X (formerly Twitter), has officially rolled out its highly anticipated Smart Cashtags feature, bringing live financial data straight into users’ timelines. Announced on April 14, 2026, the update is now live for iPhone users in the United States and Canada. The new feature transforms simple $TICKER mentions such as $BTC, $ETH, $TSLA, or $NVDA into […] The post X Launches Smart Cashtags: Introduces Real-Time Stock And Crypto Data Directly on The App appeared first on Tekedia.

U.S. equities rallied sharply as investors piled back into risk assets on growing optimism that diplomatic channels in the Middle East may yet produce an off-ramp to the Iran conflict, while softer-than-expected inflation data and a strong start to the earnings season added fresh momentum to the advance. The move pushed the Nasdaq nearly 2% […] The post Wall Street Surges Toward Record Territory as Middle East Peace Hopes, Cooling Inflation, and Bank Earnings Fuel Risk Rally appeared first on Tekedia.

In recent years, a new wave of financial platforms has emerged—prediction market apps. These platforms allow everyday users to make money trading on the outcome of real-world events, turning opinions and insights into potential profit. Instead of buying stocks or crypto, you’re essentially trading on whether something will happen or not, from elections and sports […]

Circle’s CEO Jeremy Allaire recently confirmed that the company is exploring a native token for its Arc Network; a stablecoin-focused Layer-1 blockchain along with a potential gradual transition to Proof-of-Stake (PoS). Allaire described Arc as an economic OS designed for stablecoins like USDC as a native gas token, tokenized assets, onchain markets, and economic contracts, […] The post Circle Exploring Native Token for its Arc Network with Potential Shift to Proof-of-Stake appeared first on Tekedia.

Coinbase is reportedly in talks with Anthropic to gain access to Claude Mythos Preview often called Mythos, Anthropic’s highly restricted frontier AI model with exceptional cybersecurity capabilities. This development, first highlighted by The Information and echoed across multiple outlets, stems from crypto firms’ efforts to strengthen defenses against increasingly sophisticated AI-powered threats. Other players like […] The post Coinbase in Talks with Anthropic for Access to Claude Mythos Preview appeared first on Tekedia.

Visa has officially launched a validator node on the Tempo blockchain and is serving as one of its first anchor validators. Visa configured and runs the validator node entirely in-house, after about six months of collaboration with Tempo’s engineering team. It joins Stripe and Zodia Custody; majority-owned by Standard Chartered as the initial external anchor […] The post Visa Officially Launches Validator Node on the Tempo Blockchain appeared first on Tekedia.

OPay, one of Africa’s leading fintech unicorns, is widely seen as positioning for a public listing—potentially in the US—though no formal SEC filing or official announcement has been made as of April 2026. The Nigerian-headquartered with Singapore base digital payments and banking platform has shown clear signs of IPO readiness: it recently brought in a […] The post OPay’s Rumoured U.S. IPO Could Catalyze Higher Standard and Capital for African Fintech appeared first on Tekedia.

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Bitmine Immersion Technologies (NYSE: BMNR), chaired by Fundstrat’s Tom Lee, has crossed a major milestone by holding over 4% of Ethereum’s total circulating supply. As of April 12, 2026, the company reported 4,874,858 ETH, equating to approximately 4.04% of the ~120.7 million ETH in circulation. This came after its largest weekly purchase since December 22, […] The post Bitmine Immersion Crosses Milestone of Holding 4% of Ethereum’s Total Supply appeared first on Tekedia.

In a move that deftly blurs the boundaries between digital immersion and tangible ownership, Spotify has officially launched physical book sales within its app this week, transforming the platform from a premier audio destination into a comprehensive literary hub for readers across the United States and the United Kingdom. First unveiled in February, the initiative […] The post Spotify Forges a Seamless Literary Ecosystem: Physical Books Arrive in the App Alongside Breakthrough Audiobook Innovations appeared first on Tekedia.

Snap has announced a decision to slash roughly 16% of its global workforce, marking another round of Silicon Valley layoffs. The move is seen as a defining statement on how artificial intelligence is now being used not only as a product strategy, but as a corporate restructuring tool to reshape cost bases, accelerate product cycles, […] The post Snap to Cut About 1,000 Jobs in AI-Led Overhaul That Has Sparked Stock Rally appeared first on Tekedia.

As the Middle East war continues to convulse global energy markets, Russia has stepped forward with an offer to help China mitigate any potential supply disruptions. The move is expected to strengthen the Moscow-Beijing strategic axis as it highlights a fast-emerging geopolitical flashpoint between China and the United States. The U.S.-led blockade of the Strait […] The post Russia Moves to Shield China From Energy Shock as Hormuz Blockade Opens a Dangerous New U.S.-China Fault Line appeared first on Tekedia.

Markets have shown impressive resilience in the face of the U.S.-Iran conflict that kicked off in late February 2026. The S&P 500 has fully or nearly fully erased its war-related losses. It dipped as much as ~7-8% from pre-conflict levels amid the initial shocks, oil spikes, and uncertainty around the Strait of Hormuz. By April […] The post S&P 500, Crude Oil, Bitcoin and Ethereum Shown Impressive Resilience appeared first on Tekedia.

As the global contest for artificial intelligence supremacy shifts from software models to the infrastructure that powers them, Meta has made one of its clearest long-term bets yet: owning more of the silicon stack behind its AI future. In a sweeping expansion of its partnership with Broadcom, the Facebook and Instagram parent said it will […] The post Meta Expands Broadcom Partnership, Marking a Multi-Billion-Dollar Bet on Custom AI Silicon appeared first on Tekedia.