The year-over-year surge in ZEC has repositioned privacy assets as one of the most aggressively repriced segments in the digital asset market. Zcash has reportedly appreciated by roughly 1,000% over the past twelve months, with spot pricing reaching approximately $574 on Monday. That move places it among the strongest-performing large-cap crypto assets in a market […] The post Zcash Has Reportedly Appreciated by Roughly 1,000% Over the Past Twelve Months appeared first on Tekedia.

Microsoft is investigating a new, emerging Mini Shai-Hulud npm supply chain attack targeting antv packages, a development that underscores the accelerating sophistication of software supply chain compromises within open-source ecosystems. Pictured within the broader pattern of npm ecosystem compromises. The Mini Shai-Hulud campaign is being characterized by researchers as a lightweight but highly modular variant […] The post Microsoft Investigating New Mini NPM Supply Chain Attack appeared first on Tekedia.

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Let me join the Arsenal FC nation in congratulating the Gunners for winning the English Premiership. We grew up with football during the magical years of the Nigerian football league. Names like Edward Ansah, Abdullahi Alausa, Uwe, Boateng, and many of their generation gave us reasons to gather around Radio Nigeria in the village. We […] The post My Congratulations to Arsenal FC for Winning the English Premiership appeared first on Tekedia.

The Indian rupee is poised to test a fresh all-time low on Wednesday as surging U.S. Treasury yields and elevated crude oil prices intensify pressure on one of Asia’s weakest-performing currencies this month. The rupee is expected to open in the 96.75-96.80 range against the U.S. dollar after closing at 96.5325 on Tuesday, according to […] The post Rupee Nears Record Low as Rising U.S. Yields and Oil Shock Deepen Pressure on India appeared first on Tekedia.

Alibaba Group on Wednesday unveiled a new artificial intelligence processor, the Zhenwu M890, marking one of China’s most ambitious attempts yet to build a domestic alternative to chips made by Nvidia as U.S. export restrictions tighten around advanced semiconductors. The new chip, developed by Alibaba’s semiconductor arm T-Head, is designed specifically for the next generation […] The post Alibaba Unveils New AI Chip, Zhenwu M890, as China Pushes Harder to Break Nvidia Dependence appeared first on Tekedia.

Epic Games said on Tuesday that its blockbuster title “Fortnite” has returned to App Stores globally, marking another major turn in the company’s years-long confrontation with Apple over the economics and control of the mobile app ecosystem. The return of the game, one of the world’s most commercially successful gaming franchises, comes as Epic signaled […] The post Fortnite Returns to Global App Store in a Major Win for Epic Games appeared first on Tekedia.

Two of Asia-focused banking giants, HSBC and Standard Chartered, delivered clear messages this week on the disruptive power of artificial intelligence in the financial sector, highlighting both the opportunities for productivity gains and the inevitable reshaping of jobs. On Wednesday, HSBC CEO Georges Elhedery openly acknowledged that generative AI will destroy certain roles while creating […] The post HSBC CEO says AI will destroy and create new jobs, following StanChart’s Plan to cut 7,000 Jobs appeared first on Tekedia.

The rapid migration of legacy energy traders into 24/7 on-chain order books is exposing a structural weakness that traditional finance has largely ignored for decades: modern commodity markets were never designed for a world that never sleeps. As oil, natural gas, electricity, carbon credits, and energy-linked financial instruments begin moving onto blockchain-based trading rails, the […] The post Entrance of Legacy Energy Traders into 24/7 Blockchain Markets Represents more than Techn Modernization appeared first on Tekedia.

The sharp rise in expectations for a Federal Reserve rate hike by January reflects a dramatic shift in how markets are interpreting the trajectory of inflation, economic resilience, and monetary policy in the United States. Just months ago, many investors were convinced that the next move from the Fed would be a rate cut aimed […] The post Odd of a Federal Reserve’s Rate Hike By January Climbs to 55% appeared first on Tekedia.

A new projection from Standard Chartered that tokenized real-world assets could reach $4 trillion by the end of 2028 highlights how rapidly blockchain infrastructure is moving from experimentation to mainstream finance. The forecast also emphasizes a critical shift in the digital asset industry. Decentralized finance, or DeFi, may become one of the largest beneficiaries of […] The post Tokenized Real-world Assets Could Reach $4T By End of 2028, as HYPE/BTC Trading Pair Hits ATH on Hyperliquid appeared first on Tekedia.

When a patient in Lomé needs a doctor, the journey to care can involve multiple phone calls, long waits, unclear information about which facilities are open and no reliable way to reach emergency services. DoctaMob, a Togolese startup, is building the platform that cuts through all of that. Launched in Lomé and available on both […] The post Togo’s DoctaMob Wants to Be the Super-App That Fixes Healthcare Access in West Africa appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Dubai is no longer just a stopover for African business travellers. For a growing number of the continent’s fintech companies, it has become a strategic launchpad for global expansion — and the momentum is accelerating. Egypt’s MNT-Halan has entered the UAE market with salary-financing products, while Paymob now holds a full UAE Central Bank licence […] The post African Fintechs Are Making the Gulf Their Next Big Move appeared first on Tech In Africa.

PayPal today announced it is making PayPal USD (PYUSD) available in 70 markets worldwide in the PayPal account. This dollar-backed stablecoin enables users to send funds globally, with faster settlement and lower cost than traditional payment methods. As global commerce becomes increasingly digital, individuals and businesses are looking for faster and more seamless ways to […] The post PayPal Brings PayPal USD to Users Across 70 Markets Worldwide and Expands Access in Africa appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Sycamore, a Nigerian peer-to-peer lending fintech platform, has transitioned from operating solely as a digital lender into a broader financial services group comprising three regulated business entities. The restructuring marks a significant milestone in the company’s evolution as it expands its operations across lending, asset management, and microfinance banking under one integrated financial ecosystem. Led […] The post Nigerian Fintech Sycamore Expands Beyond Lending, With Shift Into Integrated Financial Services Model appeared first on Tekedia.

The U.S. Senate moved Tuesday to advance a War Powers Resolution aimed at restricting military action in Iran, exposing widening political resistance inside Washington as the war lingers. The resolution passed 50–47 in a preliminary vote after Republican Senator Bill Cassidy broke ranks with his party, underscoring growing unease in Congress over the administration’s authority […] The post Senate Advances War Powers Challenge, Signaling Growing Resistance to Trump’s Military Campaign in Iran appeared first on Tekedia.

The sharp reversal in capital flows for Spot Bitcoin ETFs has once again highlighted the fragile balance between institutional enthusiasm and broader market uncertainty. After months of strong inflows that helped fuel Bitcoin’s rally and reinforce the legitimacy of digital assets in traditional finance, spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded a staggering $649 million in daily outflows. […] The post Bitcoin ETFs Recorded a Staggering $649 Million in Daily Outflows Recently appeared first on Tekedia.

The latest stress test on the BNB Smart Chain, commonly referred to as BSC, has ignited a major debate across the blockchain industry. While the network reportedly succeeded in passing a post-quantum cryptographic simulation, the exercise came with a steep operational tradeoff: transaction throughput dropped by nearly 40%. The event highlights a growing reality confronting […] The post BSC’s Latest Test May Represent One of the Earliest Glimpses into Quantum Risk appeared first on Tekedia.

Selecting the right email platform for your company is one of those decisions that seems straightforward at first glance but quickly reveals layers of complexity. Your email system touches every part of daily operations, spanning from client communication and internal collaboration to marketing outreach and regulatory compliance, which means that any weakness in this area […] The post How to Choose the Best Email Solution for Your Business appeared first on Tekedia.

“I told my parents that I would rather be the one to make the devices that you use to treat people,” he recalls. “That was the beginning of my career”.

Keypoints Main Story Special Adviser to the President on Policy and Coordination Hadiza Usman has asserted that Nigeria cannot build a competitive digital economy with outdated telecommunications policies and weak implementation systems. Speaking at a national review workshop in Lagos, Usman argued that the existing statutory roadmap from the year 2000 has failed to keep […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

The reported acquisition of Stainless MCP and its SDK platform by Anthropic marks a strategic consolidation in the rapidly evolving AI tooling stack, particularly around developer infrastructure and model orchestration. While the headline emphasizes a doubling of token limits for Claude Design, the deeper significance lies in how tightly integrated AI systems are becoming with […] The post Anthropic Acquires Stainless MCP and its SDK Platform for Claude Design appeared first on Tekedia.

The move is part of a broader shift in South Africa’s fintech sector, where employee ownership is increasingly being used to attract and retain talent, moving beyond Silicon Valley-style perks.

Talksign has launched AI-powered models that enables real-time, bidirectional translation between American Sign Language (ASL) and text or speech.

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Analog Devices is reportedly in advanced talks to acquire AI-focused power management startup Empower Semiconductor for about $1.5 billion in cash, in a deal that underscores how the artificial intelligence boom is rapidly reshaping the semiconductor industry far beyond high-profile AI processors. According to Bloomberg News, the transaction could be announced as early as Tuesday. […] The post Analog Devices to Acquire AI-focused Empower Semiconductor in a $1.5 billion Deal appeared first on Tekedia.

The Lagos State government plans to increase the city’s data centre capacity to more than 250 megawatts (MW) by 2030, said Olatubosun Alake, commissioner for innovation, science, and technology. 

Checker has raised $8 million in equity seed funding to expand its stablecoin-powered payment infrastructure across Africa, Asia and Latin America.

Key points Main story TD Africa, in collaboration with Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), operated by Selectium, has hosted a high-level partner engagement forum focused on the future of enterprise networking and infrastructure transformation. The event brought together key technology partners to examine how organisations can build faster, smarter, and more secure network systems capable of […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

In today's edition: Yango to expand across Africa || Kenyan High Court freezes Vodacom-Safaricom deal || Pick n Pay sells part of its stake in Boxer || Toyota launches first EV in South Africa

Best Budget Laptops for Students in 2026 Buying a laptop for school is frustrating. Prices keep rising, flashy marketing makes everything sound essential, and many… TechCity

Table of contents 1. AI and Gemini 2. Google Search 3. Google Workspace and Productivity 4. Shopping 5. YouTube 6. Android and Hardware 7. Developer Tools 8. Google Play 9. Google AI Subscription Plan Changes Release Dates at a Glance Google held its annual developer conference, Google I/O 2026, on May 19 and 20 at […]

In the 1990s, when most Nigerian businesses still relied on paper files, fax machines, and office memos, Chuma Chukwujama was already convinced software was the future he should pursue.

Cloud9, a Kenyan digital bank, acquired ticketing platform M-Tickets in an all-stock deal valued at roughly KES 100 million ($773,000).

Global impact investor Lightrock has closed a USD 500 million fund, named Accelerate7, targeting growth-stage companies working on energy access across Sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, and Southeast Asia. The fund counts Shell, TotalEnergies, Equinor, and LGT Group among its investors. It will deploy tickets ranging from USD 10 million to USD 50 million into businesses […] The post Lightrock Closes $500M Accelerate7 Fund to Back Energy Access Startups appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Egyptian startup support platform GrowthLabs has acquired Startup Gate in a transaction valued at approximately EGP 35 million, equivalent to roughly USD 656,000. The deal merges GrowthLabs’ “Catalyst OS” backend, used by accelerators and incubators, with Startup Gate’s front-end founder-investor network. Startup Gate was founded in 2025 by Emmy Tawfik The combined platform is positioned […] The post Egypt’s GrowthLabs Acquires Startup Gate in $656K Deal appeared first on Tech In Africa.