The cryptocurrency ecosystem endured another difficult year in 2025, as the total value of stolen digital assets continued to rise. According to a Chainalysis report, more than $3.4 billion was stolen from January through early December 2025, with a single breach, the February compromise of Bybit accounting for $1.5 billion of that figure. The report […] The post $3.4bn Stolen in 2025 as High-Value Crypto Hacks Surge appeared first on Tekedia.

West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the primary U.S. crude oil benchmark, fell below $55 per barrel during trading, hitting an intraday low of $54.98 and closing around $55.27—marking the first time below $55 since February 2021 during the post-COVID recovery period. This drop reflects growing concerns over a global oil supply surplus, driven by increased production […] The post Economic Implications of WTI Oil Hitting Below $55 per Barrel appeared first on Tekedia.

U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and Jerry Moran (R-KS) introduced the bipartisan Strengthening Agency Frameworks for Enforcement of Cryptocurrency (SAFE Crypto) Act, often referred to as the SAFE Act. The bill aims to combat the sharp rise in cryptocurrency-related fraud—Americans lost over $9.3 billion to such scams in 2024 alone, a 66% increase from the […] The post A Look At the Proposed SAFE Crypto Act appeared first on Tekedia.

During trading earlier this week, Tesla’s shares hit approximately $490, with reports of intraday peaks around $490–$491, and closed near $489–$490. This surpasses the previous all-time closing high of $479.86, and the prior intraday high around $488.54. The surge is largely driven by excitement over Tesla’s advancements in autonomous driving technology. Elon Musk announced over […] The post Tesla’s Shares Surge Culminates with Elon Musk Topping Forbes Billionaires List appeared first on Tekedia.

Space, a new decentralized prediction market protocol on Solana, has indeed raised $3 million in funding to develop what it positions as the first 10x leveraged prediction market on the network. Space allows users to trade YES/NO outcomes on real-world events (crypto prices, politics, sports, tech, culture, etc.) using up to 10x leverage, a central […] The post Implications of Space Launching the First 10x Leveraged Prediction Market on Solana appeared first on Tekedia.

Airtel Africa on Tuesday announced a sweeping partnership with SpaceX to deploy Starlink’s direct-to-cell satellite technology across all 14 countries where the telecoms group operates, a move that could significantly reshape mobile connectivity in some of Africa’s hardest-to-reach regions. The partnership is also seen as a strategic play that could reshape competition across Africa’s telecom […] The post Airtel Africa Partners with SpaceX to Bring Starlink Satellite-to-Mobile Service Across 14 Markets appeared first on Tekedia.

Volkswagen has begun real-world testing of its Gen.Urban autonomous research vehicle on the streets of Wolfsburg, Germany, as announced in mid-December 2025. This marks a new phase where the vehicle drives autonomously in urban traffic after prior closed-course trials. The Gen.Urban is a purpose-built prototype without a traditional steering wheel or pedals, designed to study […] The post Volkswagen Begins Testing of its Gen.Urban Autonomous Research Vehicle appeared first on Tekedia.

If you asked a tech CEO five years ago where their remote team was based, you’d likely hear Manila, Kyiv, or perhaps Bangalore. But as we settle into 2026, the map has been redrawn. The center of gravity for high-impact remote talent has drifted south, specifically to South Africa. This isn’t just a trend; it’s […]

Paystack, the Nigerian financial technology company providing online and offline payment solutions across Africa, has restored access to its peer-to-peer payment app, Zap, following a regulatory setback. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) had fined Paystack N250 million over Zap’s initial operations, alleging that the app functioned as a deposit-taking wallet beyond the scope of […] The post Paystack Restores Zap Access, Integrates Peer-to-Peer App into Checkout After Regulatory Setback appeared first on Tekedia.

Coinbase is executing its most ambitious strategic pivot to date, moving far beyond its origins as a digital asset exchange to become a comprehensive “Everything App” for global finance. In a major “System Update” announced on December 17, 2025, the company unveiled a robust slate of products designed to challenge traditional brokerages like Robinhood and […] The post The “Everything Exchange”: Coinbase’s Making Massive Pivot Into Mainstream Global Finance appeared first on Tekedia.

Dreaming of driving a high end German car without having to break the bank? One of the best things you can do as a car buyer is invest in a used Audi. The vehicles retain their value, the performance is class leading, and the tech is often more up to date than in brand new […] The post Top Features to Consider in a Used Audi Purchase appeared first on Tekedia.

In a dramatic escalation of the battle for one of Hollywood’s most storied legacies, the board of directors for Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) has formally and unanimously rejected a $108 billion hostile takeover bid from Paramount Skydance, led by CEO David Ellison. In a blistering 1,400-word letter addressed to shareholders on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, […] The post WBD Board Rejects Paramount Takeover Attempt, Decrying Offer as ‘Illusory’ appeared first on Tekedia.

Today, a Tekedia Capital portfolio company, and one of the fastest-growing startups in its category, has crossed a major milestone: one billion pages processed by its technology. But the real achievement is not merely hitting one billion pages in a matter of months. It is who those pages were processed for. Pulse is powering workflows […] The post Tekedia Capital Congratulates Pulse for Processing 1 Billion Pages appeared first on Tekedia.

The nuclear energy sector is experiencing a financial surge reminiscent of the early days of the AI boom, with Radiant Nuclear becoming the latest beneficiary of a high-stakes investment wave. Just one day after Last Energy announced a $100 million raise, Radiant disclosed a massive $300 million Series D funding round, valuing the startup at […] The post Radiant Nuclear Secures $300m for Its 1MW Reactor at $1.8bn Valuation appeared first on Tekedia.

Hut 8’s move to lease and develop a large-scale data center in Louisiana is more than a single corporate expansion. It is another marker of how the artificial intelligence boom is reshaping the digital infrastructure industry and accelerating the decline of cryptocurrency mining as a core business model. The company announced on Wednesday that it […] The post Ex Bitcoin Miner Hut 8 Signs $7bn AI Data Center Lease, Highlighting Scramble for AI Power and Data Center Capacity appeared first on Tekedia.

Amazon is in early discussions to invest as much as $10 billion in OpenAI, highlighting how investors — including the world’s largest technology companies — continue to commit extraordinary sums to the sector, even as profitability remains elusive for most AI ventures. According to CNBC, the talks could result in OpenAI relying more heavily on […] The post Amazon Reportedly in Talks to Invest $10bn in OpenAI Even as Profit Questions Linger appeared first on Tekedia.

A California administrative law judge has issued a landmark ruling against Tesla, finding that the electric vehicle giant engaged in deceptive marketing practices regarding its Autopilot and Full Self-Driving (FSD) features. The decision, handed down by Judge Juliet Cox, marks a critical turning point in a long-standing legal battle initiated by the California Department of […] The post Tesla Faces California Sales Suspension Over ‘Deceptive’ Autopilot Marketing appeared first on Tekedia.

Google on Wednesday unveiled Gemini 3 Flash, a new model designed to be faster, cheaper, and more widely deployed than its predecessors, as the company moves aggressively to counter OpenAI and tighten its grip on the fast-moving artificial intelligence market. The launch underscores how the contest for AI leadership is increasingly narrowing into a direct […] The post Google Rolls Out Gemini 3 Flash, Turning the AI Race Into a Two-Horse Battle With OpenAI appeared first on Tekedia.

TechCabal is launching The Builders’ List: an annual index of the most consequential people shaping Africa’s technology ecosystem in the calendar year.

Rosemary Hewat, a former Kuda executive, sued her former employer and Babs Ogundeyi, Kuda's CEO, for gender discrimination. Here's why it was dismissed and why both parties are putting it behind them.

A complete list of the layoffs that happened in Africa's tech ecosystem in 2025 amid tighter capital, shifting strategies, and a stronger push toward profitability.

Flowmono aims to address how African businesses can operate digitally without relying on foreign software and incurring exorbitant subscription fees in dollars.

As 2025 draws to a close and the promises of 2026 come into view, a critical question confronts every enterprise: how must we redesign our businesses to win? At Tekedia Institute, we have long emphasized that business models are supreme. If the underlying logic through which a firm captures value, for fixing frictions in the […] The post As 2026 Approaches, Is Your Business Model Still Relevant? appeared first on Tekedia.

Microsoft and its partners trained four million Nigerians in AI, software development, data engineering, etc and certified 70,000 of them.

Africa’s fast-growing digital finance landscape has created the urgent need for credible, structured crypto education. With 33% of the country’s population already engaged with digital assets and a rapidly growing youth population eager to participate in the digital economy. Luno and AltSchool Africa, an accredited online learning platform, announced a strategic partnership to deliver high-quality, fully funded […]

Today, data centers are becoming some of the most energy-hungry consumers of electricity in the world. Their role in the economy and technology is growing along with the spread of artificial intelligence, which places ever-increasing demands on computing power. However, behind this progress lies a pressing question: will the industry and society be able to […] The post Why data centers strive to reduce energy consumption and conserve resources by 2030 appeared first on Tekedia.

In recent years, there has been a rapid growth of interest in stablecoins worldwide. Banks, fintech companies, and leading payment platforms are quickly adopting digital currencies to keep up with technological changes. Why are such diverse players in the financial market so actively betting on stablecoins, and how can this change the familiar architecture of […] The post Why banks and fintech companies are accelerating the adoption of stablecoins in the financial system appeared first on Tekedia.

Senator Bernie Sanders has escalated the debate over artificial intelligence infrastructure by calling for a nationwide moratorium on the construction of new AI data centers in the United States, arguing that the technology’s rapid expansion is racing ahead of democratic oversight while concentrating wealth and power in the hands of a few technology giants. In […] The post Senator Sanders Calls for AI Data Center Freeze, Warning of Environmental Strain, Job Losses, and a Power Grab by Big Tech appeared first on Tekedia.

Recent reports from Asia are sharpening concerns that Nvidia may significantly scale back production of its GeForce RTX 50 series graphics cards in the first half of 2026, not because of weak demand alone, but due to tightening memory supply across the board. According to industry sources cited by China-based outlet BoBantang and amplified by […] The post Nvidia’s Reported RTX 50 Supply Cuts Signal a Memory Squeeze, and a Strategic Pivot with Consequences for Gamers appeared first on Tekedia.

Samsung Electronics East Africa has officially launched the Galaxy A07 in Kenya, the latest addition to its popular Galaxy A Series portfolio in the continuous bid to drive smartphone accessibility. The Galaxy A07 comes in two storage options, 64 GB and 128 GB, paired with a durable build, sleek slim design, and a large immersive display. […]

In Kenya, tech platforms have quietly transformed the way Kenyans shop, snack, celebrate, and even solve last-minute emergencies. What was once just an app for lunch has become a gateway to an entire universe of possibilities. Leading this charge is Glovo, a technological platform connecting customers, businesses, and riders. While best known for offering local […]

In today's edition: The Builders’ List || Why the Builders’ List exists || Chowdeck, GoLemon partner for grocery delivery services || Showmax users in Kenya can now pay with Airtel Money

Xero has named MRPeasy as South Africa’s Small Business App of the Year, recognising the benefits the software brings to small manufacturers. How Xero selects its winners: Xero’s 2025 Global App Awards highlight top-performing integration partners that deliver measurable customer value. The program showcases apps that enhance the Xero ecosystem through innovation, ease of use, […]

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has moved to hold Illusory Systems, which operated the cryptocurrency bridge Nomad, financially accountable for one of the most damaging crypto security breaches of 2022, accusing the company of overstating the safety of its platform while failing to meet basic cybersecurity standards. In a proposed settlement agreement released this week, […] The post FTC Orders Nomad to Repay Users After $186 Million Crypto Bridge Hack appeared first on Tekedia.

Coursera and Udemy on Wednesday announced a landmark merger agreement valued at about $2.5 billion, bringing together two of the world’s most prominent online learning platforms at a time of rapid technological change and mounting investor pressure. Under the terms of the deal, Coursera will acquire Udemy in an all-stock transaction, creating a combined company […] The post Coursera to Merge with Udemy in $2.5bn All-Stock Deal, Marking a Turning Point for Online Education appeared first on Tekedia.

Nigerians have expressed strong criticism over PayPal’s proposed expansion into Africa following reports that the global payments giant is in talks with African fintech companies to launch a cross-border digital wallet platform in 2026. The planned platform, known as PayPal World, is designed to enable interoperability between global and local digital wallets. Through this system, […] The post “Too Late to Return”: PayPal’s Africa Wallet Ambitions Rekindle Old Wounds Among Nigerian Users, Face Backlash appeared first on Tekedia.