Spot trading and futures trading are two of the most popular ways to participate in crypto markets. Spot trading involves buying and selling digital assets at the current market price, with immediate settlement. Futures trading allows traders to speculate on future prices using contracts that can be leveraged, without owning the underlying asset. Both approaches […] The post Futures vs Spot: The Hidden Costs That Change Your Results appeared first on Tekedia.

Back in 2014, two blockchain pioneers set out to solve a problem confronting the early cryptocurrency ecosystem: the extreme price volatility of Bitcoin and the first generation of altcoins made them difficult to use for everyday transactions and impractical as a reliable medium of exchange. Their answer came from an experimental blockchain platform called BitShares, […]

Why Many Business Owners Look Beyond Traditional IRAs Most retirement accounts offered through brokerages come with a very limited investment menu. Typically, you’re choosing from stocks, mutual funds, ETFs, or bonds. That may work well for many investors, but entrepreneurs often see opportunities outside public markets every day. Maybe it’s a rental property that pencils […] The post What Can a Self-Directed IRA Invest In? Top SDIRA Investment Options appeared first on Tekedia.

Mastercard announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire BVNK, a UK-based leader in stablecoin infrastructure. This move significantly expands Mastercard’s capabilities in digital assets, particularly stablecoins, by bridging traditional fiat payments with on-chain (blockchain-based) transactions. The Acquisition deal value: Up to $1.8 billion, including $300 million in contingent payments. The acquisition […] The post Mastercard Enters Definitive Agreement to Acquire BVNK, A Stablecoin Infrastructure appeared first on Tekedia.

Binance recorded a massive $2.2 billion net inflow of USDT (Tether’s stablecoin). This marks the largest single-day stablecoin inflow to the exchange since November 2025, according to on-chain data from CryptoQuant. This surge ends several months of relatively subdued liquidity and low activity on Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume. Analysts, including […] The post Binance Records Massive $2.2B Net Inflows of USDT  appeared first on Tekedia.

Netflix has recently announced additional cast members for its upcoming limited series— The Altruists, a drama chronicling the rise and fall of the cryptocurrency exchange FTX and key figures like founder Sam Bankman-Fried and his business partner/girlfriend Caroline Ellison. The series, an eight-episode limited drama from co-showrunners Graham Moore and Jacqueline Hoyt with James Ponsoldt […] The post Netflix Adds Cast Members to The Altruists Series, A Drama Chronicling FTX Collapse  appeared first on Tekedia.

Impact of 5G on Mobile Gaming: Speed, Latency, Cloud and Esports 5G is transforming mobile gaming by reducing latency, increasing bandwidth and enabling cloud streaming and edge compute. Players, developers and telcos must adapt to maximize new opportunities in esports, live ops and cross‑region cloud gaming. TechCity

Designed and engineered to meet the productivity and portability needs of today’s professionals and offering superior performance with dedicated AI capabilities, ASUS announced the all-new ExpertBook Ultra. A premium business laptop that offers AI-driven performance and a lightweight and portable design, as well as advanced security and value-added features that make it an ideal choice […]

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I began investing from the moment I earned my first paycheck in the Nigerian banking sector. I designed a personal economy framework, deliberately allocating my income to professional development, investments, and long-term wealth creation. Yes, some of those early investments, particularly in Nigerian stock market assets, were impacted by currency depreciation and inflation. But the […] The post Building Investment Portfolio and Personal Economy – Ndubuisi Ekekwe  appeared first on Tekedia.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) have issued a joint interpretive guidance clarifying the application of federal securities laws to certain crypto assets and related transactions. This marks a significant shift toward regulatory clarity in the U.S. digital asset space, following years of uncertainty and enforcement-focused approaches […] The post US SEC and CFTC Issue Joint Interpretive Guidance on Crypto Assets  appeared first on Tekedia.

The cryptocurrency payments and gift card platform Bitrefill suffered a significant cyberattack. The company disclosed the incident in a detailed post-mortem. The attack began with a compromised employee laptop likely via malware or phishing, which allowed access to legacy credentials and parts of the internal infrastructure. Attackers gained access to production keys, drained funds from […] The post Bitrefill Releases Post-Mortem after it Suffered Significant Cyberattack  appeared first on Tekedia.

Tether; the company behind the USDT stablecoin has made a significant breakthrough in advancing local, private AI capabilities directly on consumer cell phones and other everyday devices. Tether announced the launch of an enhanced version of their QVAC Fabric framework. This is described as the world’s first cross-platform LoRA (Low-Rank Adaptation) fine-tuning framework specifically optimized […] The post Tether Makes Breakthrough Advancing Local Private AI on Consumer Cell Phones appeared first on Tekedia.

PayPal has recently expanded access to its dollar-backed stablecoin, PayPal USD (PYUSD), making it available in 70 markets worldwide. This marks a significant global push for PYUSD, which was previously limited primarily to users in the United States and United Kingdom since its launch in 2023. The expansion adds around 68 new countries and regions, […] The post PayPal Expands Access to its Dollar-backed Stablecoin to 70 Markets Worldwide appeared first on Tekedia.

Joe Kent, the Director of the National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC), has resigned in protest over the ongoing U.S. war with Iran under President Donald Trump. Kent, a decorated veteran, former CIA paramilitary officer, and longtime Trump supporter, announced his resignation on March 17, 2026. In a public letter posted on X, he stated that he […] The post Joe Kent Resignation from NCTC Projects Falling Inner Support within Trump’s Administration  appeared first on Tekedia.

X has begun rolling out a “dislike” button specifically for replies, along with related features to help filter and manage reply quality. It’s currently in a limited, phased rollout; server-side, so not everyone sees it yet—update your app and check replies under posts. The button appears as a broken heart or thumbs-down icon next to […] The post X Has Begun Rolling Out a “Dislike” Button Specifically for Replies  appeared first on Tekedia.

Messari, a prominent cryptocurrency data and research firm, recently underwent a significant leadership change and strategic restructuring. CEO Eric Turner stepped down from his role. Turner, who had served as interim CEO since July 2024, following the resignation of founder Ryan Selkis amid controversy, will continue as an advisor to the company. Diran Li, Messari’s […] The post Messari Underwent Leadership Change with Significant Pivot to AI Agents  appeared first on Tekedia.

XRP has flipped BNB in market capitalization, reclaiming the fourth-largest cryptocurrency spot behind Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Tether USDT. CoinMarketCap shows XRP’s market cap surging to around $92–93.4 billion with some reports hitting up to $93.7B+, narrowly surpassing BNB’s roughly $91–92 billion. This shift occurred amid a strong rally for XRP, with its price climbing to […] The post XRP Flipped BNB in Market Capitalization Reclaiming 4th Largest Crypto  appeared first on Tekedia.

Aster, the privacy-focused perpetual futures DEX originally built on chains like BNB Chain and backed by YZi Labs, associated with Binance’s ecosystem, has stealth-launched the genesis phase of Aster Chain — its own dedicated Layer 1 blockchain. The launch was described as “stealth” in community discussions because it rolled out quietly without massive pre-hype, with […] The post Aster Stealth Launches the Genesis Phase of Aster Chain  appeared first on Tekedia.

Mastercard has announced a definitive agreement to acquire BVNK for up to $1.8 billion, including $300 million in contingent payments. The acquisition marks a significant step in Mastercard’s strategy to deepen its presence in digital assets and strengthen its ability to facilitate value movement across currencies, payment rails, and regions. As the world’s second-largest payment […] The post Mastercard Moves to Acquire BVNK in $1.8 Billion Deal, Signaling Rising Demand For Stablecoin Infrastructure appeared first on Tekedia.

U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded approximately $202 million in net inflows on March 16, 2026 (Eastern Time), extending a positive streak to six consecutive days of inflows. This marks renewed institutional demand after earlier periods of hesitation or outflows in 2026. BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) led the day with around $139 million or up […] The post US Spot Bitcoin ETFs Recorded Approximately $202M in Net Inflows on March 16 2026 appeared first on Tekedia.

TECNO CAMON 50, CAMON 50 Pro, and CAMON 50 Ultra 5G Redefine Camera Power and AI Productivity in One Flagship Series. TECNO has introduced the TECNO CAMON 50 Series, unveiling CAMON 50, CAMON 50 Pro, and CAMON 50 Ultra… TechCity

Dangote Industries Limited has signed a $4.2 billion natural gas supply agreement with GCL Group, locking in a 25-year energy stream for a planned fertilizer complex in Ethiopia in what is shaping up to be one of the most ambitious industrial projects on the continent. The deal, signed in Lagos by Aliko Dangote, underpins a […] The post Dangote Seals $4.2bn China Gas Deal to Anchor Ethiopia Fertilizer Hub Amid Global Supply Disruptions appeared first on Tekedia.

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has stripped Senegal of its Africa Cup of Nations title and awarded the championship to Morocco, following a dramatic and disputed final that has now escalated into a legal battle. In a statement released Tuesday, CAF said Senegal had forfeited the match after players temporarily left the pitch in […] The post Senegal to Appeal to CAS as CAF Strips AFCON Title, Crowns Morocco After Controversial Final appeared first on Tekedia.

In a highly unusual ruling blending corporate governance, contract law, and the real-world application of generative AI, Vice Chancellor Lori Will of the Delaware Court of Chancery ordered South Korean game publisher Krafton Inc. on Monday to immediately reinstate the ousted leadership of its U.S. subsidiary, Unknown Worlds Entertainment — the studio behind the acclaimed […] The post Court Orders South Korean Gamemaker Krafton to Reinstate Unknown Worlds Leadership appeared first on Tekedia.

China on Wednesday publicly dangled the promise of stable energy and resource security for Taiwan under Beijing’s rule, framing “peaceful reunification” as a shield against the global energy turbulence caused by the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. Chen Binhua, spokesperson for China’s Taiwan Affairs Office, told reporters in Beijing that Taiwan compatriots would enjoy “better […] The post China Offers Taiwan Energy Security Under ‘Reunification’ as Middle East War Disrupts Global LNG Flows appeared first on Tekedia.

Crypto users rarely stay beginners for long. Many start with simple spot purchases but later move into derivatives, automated strategies, or higher-frequency trading. Choosing the best crypto exchange for your trading plans early – before you go all in – helps avoid migrating funds, repeating KYC, and learning a new interface. India now requires crypto […] The post Best Crypto Exchanges in India for Beginners and Experienced Traders appeared first on Tekedia.

The email sent to users on Wednesday provides the first concrete dates for a restructuring first reported by TechCabal on March 5, months after the $3 billion takeover of MultiChoice by the French broadcaster. All Shomax subscriptions will end on March 31, and users will be required to subscribe afresh for DStv Stream.

The price of Bitcoin has stalled after climbing as high as $75,963 on Tuesday, with expectations of breaking above the $76,000 level. However, the leading cryptocurrency retraced on Wednesday, falling below $73,000 and reversing part of its recent gains. At the time of reporting, Bitcoin was trading at $72,752, marking a notable pullback from its […] The post Bitcoin Pulls Back Below $73K as Market Awaits Fed Signals Amid Rising Volatility appeared first on Tekedia.

Financial market analyst and bestselling author Robert Kiyosaki has once again sounded an alarm on the global financial markets. Kiyosaki in a recent post on X claimed that  the “biggest bubble in history” is on the verge of popping, advising followers to accumulate Bitcoin, gold, silver, and Ethereum immediately, before a massive crash happens. He […] The post Robert Kiyosaki Warns of Imminent Biggest Bubble Burst – Urges Buying Bitcoin, Gold, Silver, And Ethereum appeared first on Tekedia.

Aqua-Spark, a Netherlands-based aquaculture investment firm, has held the final close of its Africa-focused fund at EUR 41.7 million (approximately $48 million). The fund targets investments across Sub-Saharan Africa’s aquaculture value chain, backing infrastructure, technology, and supply chain companies working to scale sustainable fish farming. Launched in 2021, the fund is backed by development finance […] The post Dutch Firm Aqua-Spark Closes $48M Fund to Scale Sustainable Fish Farming Across Africa appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Afreximbank Academy (AFRACAD) has opened registration for the 2026 edition of its Certificate of Trade Finance in Africa (COTFIA) programme, with a deadline of 31 May 2026. The programme targets banking professionals and trade finance practitioners looking to deepen their understanding of international trade finance, with specific attention to the African Continental Free Trade Area […] The post Afreximbank Opens Registration for 2026 Trade Finance Certification, Offers 50% Scholarships appeared first on Tech In Africa.

​​In a statement on Wednesday, the Washington-based multilateral lender said PricewaterhouseCoopers Associates Africa Ltd, based in Mauritius, along with its Kenyan and Rwandan affiliates, engaged in “collusive and fraudulent practices” linked to the Eastern Electricity Highway Project, a flagship initiative to transmit hydropower from Ethiopia to Kenya.

These adjustments translate to increases of roughly 3.6%–3.7% for most permanent grants, slightly above the current inflation outlook.

Hurupay is betting that a narrow focus on remote workers, lean operations, and stablecoin rails can support a sustainable business in one of Africa’s most crowded fintech markets. The bet has a tailwind: stablecoins already account for at least 43% of all crypto transaction volume in Sub-Saharan Africa, and the region moved over $205 billion in on-chain value between July 2024 and June 2025, according to blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis.

According to Jovago.com, the persistent rise in the use of smartphones and tablets within the country has led to a mobile revolution in Nigeria. Essentially, people now tend to seek mobile solutions more often and thus enhance the growth of the mobile app development industry. While there is already a long list of both old […]