Bitcoin’s brief rally above the $74,000 mark lost momentum on Thursday as renewed geopolitical concerns and profit-taking dampened investor enthusiasm across the cryptocurrency market. The world’s largest cryptocurrency had surged earlier in the week, reaching a high of $74,500 and breaking through a key resistance level at $71,000, a level that previously acted as a […] The post Bitcoin Rally Above $74,000 Fades as Geopolitical Tensions And Profit-Taking Weigh on Crypto Market appeared first on Tekedia.

The Chinese EV company in question is Jiuzi Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: JZXN), a Hangzhou-based firm involved in new energy vehicle (NEV) retail, franchising, and charging infrastructure in lower-tier Chinese cities. Recent developments show two key phases to their Bitcoin strategy: In September 2025, Jiuzi’s board approved a “Crypto Asset Investment Policy” authorizing up to $1 […] The post Jiuzi Holdings Acquires 10,000BTC Valued Around $1 Billion appeared first on Tekedia.

Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), the parent company of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), has made a strategic investment in the cryptocurrency exchange OKX. This deal values OKX at $25 billion and includes ICE taking a seat on OKX’s board. The partnership aims to bridge traditional markets with blockchain technology. Key elements include: ICE licensing OKX’s […] The post Intercontinental Exchange Invests in OKX to Bridge TradFi with Blockchain Technology appeared first on Tekedia.

Wearable technology company Oura has acquired Finnish startup Doublepoint in a move that signals the next stage of competition in the fast-growing smart ring market, where companies are racing to combine biometric monitoring with more intuitive forms of human-computer interaction. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The acquisition centers on Doublepoint’s technology, which […] The post Oura Acquires Gesture-control AI startup Doublepoint to Accelerate Next-generation Wearable Experiences appeared first on Tekedia.

Many crypto projects promise huge results during presales but fail to deliver once trading begins. BlockDAG is showing the opposite. BDAG is now trading on exchanges, and the early market data is matching the expectations that surrounded the most successful presale the crypto industry has ever seen. Trading activity is already higher than what Kaspa […] The post Is BlockDAG the Biggest Crypto Launch Ever? Experts Predict a Path to a $1.2B Market Valuation! appeared first on Tekedia.

Innovative Techniques, Custom Tools, and Private Suites Redefine Middle East Beauty In the worlds of beauty and entrepreneurship, certain visionaries don’t just follow trends—they set them. Serial entrepreneur, philanthropist, and mother of two, Victoria Hashmi, has channeled her ambitions into global ventures spanning Europe and the Middle East. Following successful European expansion, Victoria Hashmi brings […] The post Victoria Hashmi Unveils New Dubai Hair Extension Salon appeared first on Tekedia.

Approximately one million Bitcoin has never moved—coins mined in the network’s earliest days by its pseudonymous creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, and left untouched ever since. At current prices, this dormant stash is worth roughly $90 billion, enough to rank among the wealthiest individual holdings on Earth. Yet no one knows if Satoshi is alive, deceased, a […] The post Satoshi’s Billions and the Uneven Distribution of Cryptocurrency Wealth appeared first on Tekedia.

Animal imagery has long been a powerful part of storytelling, art, and cultural symbolism. In the world of casino games, animals are frequently used as central themes because they carry meanings that players often recognize instantly. From creatures that symbolize luck and strength to animals associated with wealth or protection, these symbols help create memorable […] The post From Dragons to Wolves the Animal Symbols Behind Casino Games appeared first on Tekedia.

The African Development Bank Group has approved a €6.5 million investment in Saviu II, a venture capital fund managed by Saviu Partners, according to a February 27, 2026 board decision in Abidjan. The commitment comprises €4.5 million in equity and €2 million structured as a first-loss tranche deployed on behalf of the European Commission under […] The post African Development Bank Approves €6.5 Million Investment in Saviu II Venture Capital Fund appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Morgan Stanley advances its Bitcoin ETF plans — The major Wall Street firm has filed an amended S-1 registration statement with the SEC for its proposed Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust, a spot Bitcoin ETF. Originally filed in January 2026, the recent update (around March 4, 2026) details custody arrangements: Coinbase Custody will safeguard the Bitcoin […] The post Morgan Stanley Advances its Bitcoin ETF Plans As CoinShares BNB Staking Launches in Europe  appeared first on Tekedia.

SolarAfrica has completed a ZAR 635 million ($39 million) mezzanine-backed secondary transaction to acquire full ownership of Commercial Energy South Africa (CESA), according to company information. The deal gives SolarAfrica control of 90MW in commercial and industrial solar and battery assets across 134 sites, according to the announcement. Impact investor Inspired Evolution exited through the […] The post SolarAfrica Acquires Full Ownership of Commercial Energy South Africa in ZAR 635 Million Transaction appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Kevin Warsh has been officially nominated by President Donald Trump to serve as the next Chair of the Federal Reserve, replacing Jerome Powell whose term as chair ends in May 2026. The White House formally transmitted the nomination to the Senate on March 4, 2026. This includes: A four-year term as Chair of the Board […] The post Kevin Warsh Nomination as Next FED Chair Could Shift Crypto Regulation appeared first on Tekedia.

Strategy’s formerly MicroStrategy, ticker MSTR perpetual preferred stock, known as Stretch (STRC), continues to trade at or slightly above its $100 par value as of early March 2026. This stability is by design: the company adjusts the variable dividend rate monthly; currently set at 11.50% annualized for March 2026, up from 11.25% in February to […] The post MicroStrategy’s MSTR Perpetual Stock Continues To Trade Slightly Above its $100 Par Value appeared first on Tekedia.

Andreessen Horowitz’s (a16z) crypto arm is reportedly targeting around $2 billion for its fifth dedicated crypto venture fund. The firm, led by general partner Chris Dixon, has begun fundraising and aims to close the fund by the end of the first half of 2026.Key details: This would be a16z crypto’s fifth fund, following: First: $300 […] The post Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) Crypto Arm Targeting ~$2 Billion for its Fifth Dedicated Fund appeared first on Tekedia.

Google has expanded its AI Overviews and AI Mode search tools to support 13 African languages, in addition to English. This update empowers millions of users across the continent, and specifically across Kenya, to explore, learn, and create online in their own local languages, such as Kiswahili and Somali. This expansion builds on Google’s investment […] The post Google brings AI Overviews and AI Mode to 13 African languages, including Kiswahili and Somali appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Africa Logistics Properties Holdings Limited (ALP) has raised $34.55 million through its ALP Industrial Real Estate Investment Trust (ALP REIT), representing an overall subscription of 115 per cent. The total includes an additional commitment of $5 million which will be invested as the REIT scales. The REIT by ALP, which invests in and manages institutional-grade […] The post ALP REIT raises $34.55 million in oversubscribed offer, becoming NSE’s first Dollar-denominated security appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Meteora, a leading decentralized liquidity protocol on Solana, has recently launched its Dynamic Terminal — an upgraded interface specifically designed to enhance the experience for liquidity providers (LPs). This new “trading terminal”-style dashboard upgrades the existing DLMM (Dynamic Liquidity Market Maker) interface, making it more powerful and user-friendly for managing liquidity positions. Key features of […] The post Meteora Launches its Dynamic Terminal for Enhanced Experience for Liquidity Providers  appeared first on Tekedia.

Sui has officially launched USDsui also called Sui Dollar, its native stablecoin, on the mainnet. This follows an initial announcement in November 2025, with the token going live recently through a collaboration involving Bridge, a company acquired by Stripe (the payments giant). Bridge issues USDsui using its Open Issuance platform, providing enterprise-grade infrastructure, compliance features […] The post Sui Officially Launches USDsui on Mainnet  appeared first on Tekedia.

Coinbase is launching spot trading for the Limitless (LMTS) token. According to Coinbase Markets’ official announcement, spot trading for the LMTS-USD pair will go live on or after 9:00 AM PT provided liquidity conditions are met and in regions where trading is supported. This includes availability on coinbase.com, the Coinbase app, Coinbase Advanced, and for […] The post Coinbase Listing of Limitless (LMTS) Marks a Great Turn for Prediction Market Tokens  appeared first on Tekedia.

China has unveiled an ambitious strategy to create what it calls a “childbirth-friendly society” over the next five years, as policymakers confront a demographic slowdown that economists warn could reshape the country’s economic trajectory. The proposal, outlined in an official government report released during the annual meeting of the National People’s Congress, lays out a […] The post China Unveils ‘Childbirth-Friendly Society’ Plan as Population Decline Threatens Long-Term Growth appeared first on Tekedia.

Kenya’s Court of Appeal struck down “false information” offences in the Cybercrimes Act, ruling the provisions unconstitutional.

Backpack, the Solana-based crypto exchange and wallet founded by ex-FTX/Alameda team members, recently opened a waitlist for its new “IPOs Onchain” product. This allows eligible users to access official IPO share allocations on-chain before shares hit public markets, providing direct equity ownership (tokenized on Solana) with features like potential dividends and real stock rights. Early […] The post Backpack Opens Waitlist for its New “IPOs Onchain” product. appeared first on Tekedia.

Rather than create fake identities to open new accounts, fraudsters prefer to hijack existing, verified ones, exposing a blind spot in systems that were built on the assumption that the main risk sits at signup, not months later inside live accounts.

After two years of coordinated reforms, Nigeria has cleared one of the biggest reputational hurdles in its financial history. The CBN’s new fintech report signals what comes next: not just cleaning up, but leading the line. For years, the most expensive cost for many Nigerian fintechs was not a licensing fee or a compliance audit. […]

The Oversight Labs, a Kenyan digital rights group, has asked the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) to investigate whether footage captured by Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses is being used unlawfully to train artificial intelligence systems. 

The South African telecommunications sector is currently undergoing a massive digital leap, with 5G expansion, satellite integration, and AI-driven operations becoming the new standard for enterprise-grade solutions in 2026 (IT News Africa, 2025). Warren Hawkins, MD of Euphoria Telecom, outlines a practical 10-point checklist for businesses to vet communication providers The criteria for choosing a […]

Chukwuemeka Afigbo is making a long-term bet: Africa’s most ambitious technologists are not constrained by a shortage of ideas, but by a shortage of structured pathways. 

The story they begin telling stretches back much further than their shared vision at WapiPay. Eddie and Paul trace it back to a moment of grief that arrived early in their lives.

How to Start Contributing to Open Source: A Beginner’s Guide Somewhere on GitHub right now, there is a project that millions of people use every day. A tool… TechCity

Following the news that MultiChoice will shut down Showmax in South Africa. The announcement marks the end of one of Africa’s most ambitious streaming experiments and signals a broader strategic change within the media giant’s digital operations. Launched in 2015, Showmax was developed by MultiChoice as a homegrown streaming platform designed to compete with global […]

Google has expanded its AI Overviews and AI Mode search tools to support 13 African languages in addition to English, giving millions of users across the continent the ability to explore, learn, and create online in their own languages.  This update builds on Google’s ongoing investment in responsible AI for Search, following last year’s global rollout of AI […]

“We are pleased to share that Karby Leggett has been appointed Head of Digital Assets for Greater China, North Asia, South Asia, and ASEAN within the Digital Assets Centre of Excellence. This comes in addition to his current role as global head of the Official Institutions Group as part of the bank’s global research team.” The expanded remit comes as digital assets and official sector engagement increasingly converge across our markets. With the rapid […]

Startup Funding Rounds Explained: A Practical Guide for Founders This practical guide explains pre-seed through late-stage funding rounds, what investors expect at each stage, typical check sizes, and negotiation tips. It includes regional context and links to TechCity coverage for founders in Africa and beyond. TechCity

Meet Udeme Jalekun, a Senior Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer, who has delivered quality across more than 10 major fintech and social-impact products, including SwervePay, Geegpay, Quickteller Paypoint, and Kippa Pay.

Quick Fire 🔥 with Udemm Jalekun || MultiChoice is discontinuing Showmax || Gig drivers in SA face licencing deadline || Who secured the bag? 💰

When organisations talk about “deploying AI”, they often mean very different things. For some, it is hosting a model on-premises. For others, it is enabling tools like Claude or Gemini across the workforce. In reality, “deployment” has become a catch-all term for using AI in some way, somewhere within the business. But the more useful […] The post AI adoption succeeds or fails on skills, not software appeared first on Tech In Africa.