Michael Saylor’s company Strategy has reportedly sold 3,588 Bitcoin at $60k for approximately $216 million. While the move marks a rare instance of the company monetizing a portion of its Bitcoin holdings, it does not signal a shift away from its long-term conviction in the crypto asset. Instead, the sales are designed to meet financial […] The post Saylor’s Strategy Sells Bitcoin at $60K, Funding Dividends While Holding Massive Reserves appeared first on Tekedia.

For much of the first half (H1) of 2026, Africa’s startup ecosystem appeared headed for another disappointing funding period as investment activity remained subdued and major deals were scarce. However, a remarkable turnaround in June dramatically changed the narrative, with a wave of high-value investments injecting fresh momentum into the market. By the close of […] The post African Startups Raise Nearly $1.4 Billion in H1 2026 as June Funding Surge Reverses Slow Start appeared first on Tekedia.

Comcast-owned Sky has agreed to acquire the broadcast channels and streaming platform of ITV in a £1.6 billion ($2.13 billion) deal, marking one of the biggest shake-ups in British media in decades as traditional broadcasters consolidate to compete with global streaming platforms such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ and YouTube. The transaction, announced on […] The post Sky to acquire ITV’s broadcast and streaming business in £1.6bn deal to challenge Netflix and global streaming giants appeared first on Tekedia.

The recent observations by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) regarding Nigeria’s fiscal management have reignited an old debate about governance, accountability, and the country’s economic direction. For many Nigerians, the IMF’s assessment came as a shocking revelation, exposing what some describe as widespread fiscal irresponsibility among those entrusted with managing public resources. Yet for others, […] The post The Hidden Price of Fiscal Irresponsibility in Nigeria appeared first on Tekedia.

Strategy CEO Michael Saylor has characterized the world’s largest cryptocurrency Bitcoin, as “digital energy,” emphasizing its ability to store value more effectively than traditional assets. He believes Bitcoin’s scarcity, portability, and resistance to manipulation positions it as a next-generation financial asset capable of safeguarding wealth over the long term. In a post on X, he […] The post Michael Saylor Says Bitcoin is “Digital Energy” Built For Long-Term Capital Preservation appeared first on Tekedia.

Ethereum has long been celebrated as one of the most decentralized blockchain ecosystems, but recent developments have intensified discussions about the changing balance of influence within its network. The Ethereum Foundation, the nonprofit organization that played a central role in developing and supporting Ethereum, has seen its direct holdings decline dramatically over the years. At […] The post Ethereum Foundation Treasury Shrinks as Institutional ETH Holdings Surge, as Solana Expands Institutional Tokenized Finance Through Equities appeared first on Tekedia.

Samsung Electronics is poised to deliver another historic quarter, underscoring how artificial intelligence has transformed the global semiconductor industry from a cyclical business into one driven by relentless demand for computing power. The South Korean technology giant is expected to report an operating profit of 86 trillion won ($56.35 billion) for the April to June […] The post Samsung’s AI Windfall: Record Profit Looms as Memory Boom Rewrites Chip Industry Economics appeared first on Tekedia.

Alibaba Group Holding has won a temporary legal victory in its challenge against the U.S. Department of Defense, with a federal court order allowing the Chinese technology giant to effectively resume lobbying activities in the United States while its broader lawsuit against the Pentagon proceeds. The ruling marks the latest development in the high-profile legal […] The post Alibaba Wins Temporary Court Relief In Pentagon Blacklist Dispute, Allowing U.S. Lobbying Efforts To Resume appeared first on Tekedia.

Bitcoin staged a late-session recovery on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump reaffirmed his support for cryptocurrencies, helping offset market jitters triggered by fresh bitcoin sales from Strategy, the company led by long-time bitcoin advocate Michael Saylor. The world’s largest cryptocurrency climbed 1.8% to $63,853.85 after earlier falling more than 2% and briefly moving toward […] The post Bitcoin Rebounds After Trump Backs Crypto, Even as Strategy’s Fresh Sales Shake Investor Confidence appeared first on Tekedia.

The hostile takeover of the Ethereum Name Service DAO by ENS Labs has become one of the most debated governance topics in the decentralized ecosystem. While the phrase hostile takeover is emotionally charged and remains a matter of interpretation rather than an established fact, the controversy highlights the delicate balance between decentralized governance and the […] The post Understanding the ENS DAO and ENS Labs Governance Conflict appeared first on Tekedia.

The tokenization of traditional financial assets continues to reshape global markets, and recent developments highlight how blockchain technology is accelerating this transformation. Two significant milestones have captured industry attention. SoFiUSD’s supply on the Solana blockchain surpassing $200 million within just five weeks, and Spiko Finance launching SAFO, its UCITS-compliant tokenized money market fund managed by […] The post SoFiUSD’s Rapid Growth on Solana and Spiko Finance’s SAFO Launch Signal a New Era for Tokenized Finance appeared first on Tekedia.

Utah has long been recognized as one of the fastest-growing technology hubs in the United States. Often referred to as part of the Silicon Slopes, the state has produced a number of successful startups and billion-dollar technology companies. Favorable business policies, a talented workforce, and a thriving entrepreneurial culture have helped transform Utah into a […] The post The Untold Story Behind Utah’s Tech Industry Setback appeared first on Tekedia.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has introduced a new vision for the network’s future through what he describes as the Lean Ethereum roadmap. The proposal reflects a growing desire to simplify Ethereum’s architecture while preserving the decentralization, security, and flexibility that have made it the world’s leading smart contract blockchain. Rather than continually adding complexity, the […] The post Vitalik Buterin Unveils Lean Ethereum Vision for Long-Term Scalability appeared first on Tekedia.

President Donald Trump’s newly launched Trump Accounts could inject nearly $20 billion into the U.S. stock market during the second half of the year, providing a fresh source of demand for equities at a time when investors are closely watching the durability of the market’s record-breaking rally. According to Wells Fargo, the tax-advantaged savings programme […] The post Trump’s New Investment Accounts Could Channel Nearly $20bn Into U.S. Stocks, Wells Fargo Says appeared first on Tekedia.

Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered what they describe as the first documented case of an autonomous, AI-orchestrated ransomware attack, a development that experts say could fundamentally reshape the cyber threat landscape by allowing criminals to launch sophisticated extortion campaigns at unprecedented scale and minimal cost. Researchers at cybersecurity firm Sysdig said the attack, dubbed “Jade Puffer,” […] The post Jade Puffer: Sysdig Researchers Raise Alarm Over Autonomous AI-Orchestrated Ransomware Attack appeared first on Tekedia.

U.S. stock futures edged higher early Monday, signaling a positive start to the trading week after Wall Street extended its rally to new highs, with investors drawing confidence from easing interest rate concerns, lower oil prices and a broadening market advance beyond technology stocks. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 20 points, […] The post Wall Street Eyes Fresh Gains as Fed hopes Lift Markets, Gold Steadies, and Oil eases after OPEC+ output increase appeared first on Tekedia.

Good people, please join me in congratulating one of Ovim’s distinguished sons, Mr. Emmanuel N. Nnorom, on his appointment as the next Chairman of UBA Group. Emmanuel is one of Africa’s most accomplished banking professionals, with decades of leadership experience across the financial services industry. I have no doubt that he will build on UBA’s […] The post Emmanuel N. Nnorom To Become UBA Group next Chairman As Elumelu Retires appeared first on Tekedia.

As Britain grapples with elevated public debt and volatile global markets, the Bank of England is preparing to weigh in on potential changes to its leverage rules that could significantly lower government borrowing costs — but at the potential expense of financial system resilience, according to industry analysts and former regulators. The central bank is […] The post Bank of England Weighs Leverage Rule Review that Could Slash UK Borrowing Costs but Heighten Systemic Risks appeared first on Tekedia.

Hong Kong’s equity market is preparing for an unprecedented wave of lock-up expirations that could unleash billions of dollars’ worth of shares onto the market, raising concerns about increased selling pressure at a time when investor sentiment toward the city’s stock market remains fragile. Some of the best-performing initial public offerings (IPOs) of the past […] The post Hong Kong Braces For Record Wave Of IPO Lock-Up Expirations As $274bn In Shares Threaten To Pressure Market appeared first on Tekedia.

The emergence of world_xyz as Solana’s native prediction market marks another important milestone in the evolution of decentralized finance and on-chain forecasting. Built to operate seamlessly within the Solana ecosystem, the platform allows users to trade on the outcomes of future events directly through the Phantom wallet while relying on Chainlink as its primary oracle […] The post Rise of Decentralized Prediction Markets on Solana with World_xyz appeared first on Tekedia.

Artificial intelligence has rapidly become one of the most influential forces in software development, changing how programmers write, test, debug, and deploy code. From AI-powered coding assistants to automated testing tools, these technologies promise greater productivity and faster development cycles. The response from software engineers has been anything but unanimous. Rather than viewing AI as […] The post The Future of Programming in the Age of Artificial Intelligence appeared first on Tekedia.

Maritime trade between Iran and Qatar has resumed after nearly five months of disruption, marking another step toward restoring commercial activity across the Gulf following last month’s U.S.-brokered agreement that ended months of conflict between Tehran and Washington. Iran’s commercial attaché in Doha, Abbas Abdolkhani, confirmed on Sunday that shipping operations between Iran’s Dayyer Port […] The post Iran-Qatar Maritime Trade Resumes After Five-Month Suspension As Gulf Shipping Gradually Recovers From Conflict appeared first on Tekedia.

Before the explosive NFT boom of 2021, many of the artists, collectors, and communities that eventually defined the space were relatively unknown. They grew alongside the marketplaces that supported them, creating an ecosystem where both platforms and users benefited from each other’s success. As the NFT market continues to recover from its prolonged downturn, platforms […] The post NFT Adoption Starts with Emerging Artists and Early Collectors appeared first on Tekedia.

Public focus is currently split between long-standing infrastructure protocols and a fast-moving, reward-heavy entry point surrounding BlockDAG. The Polkadot price prediction stays firmly tied to its place around the $10 mark, backed up by its custom network setup and multi-chain framework that focuses heavily on long-term connection capabilities. At the same time, Chainlink crypto maintains […] The post BlockDAG’s 100% World Cup Bonus Drives Rapid Buying Activity While Polkadot & Chainlink Struggle appeared first on Tekedia.

Modern vehicles are becoming increasingly sophisticated, with advanced onboard computers capable of recording vast amounts of driving data. These systems can capture vehicle speed, steering inputs, braking behavior, acceleration, sensor activity, and even the status of driver assistance features before and during a collision. Such information is often invaluable to investigators seeking to determine the […] The post Missing Tesla Crash Data Raises Questions About Transparency and Accountability appeared first on Tekedia.

The AI crypto sector has a credibility problem. The centralised AI economy is generating roughly $80 billion a year across ChatGPT, Claude, Grok, and Gemini. Nvidia posted $58.3 billion in net income in a single quarter. Global AI spending is projected to hit $2.52 trillion in 2026. And yet, the combined market capitalisation of the […] The post Top AI Cryptos: Analysts Are Bullish On Community-Owned Stargate LLM Over TAO, INJ, & FET in 2026  appeared first on Tekedia.

Lockheed Martin has emerged as the leading bidder to acquire naval defense specialist Ultra Maritime in a deal valued at roughly $3.5 billion, as the U.S. defense giant seeks to strengthen its position in one of the fastest-growing segments of the global military market. People familiar with the matter told CNBC that Lockheed Martin is […] The post Lockheed Martin Emerges As Frontrunner For Ultra Maritime In $3.5 Billion Deal appeared first on Tekedia.

By Boluwatife Oshadiya | July 28, 2026 Key Points Main Story MTN Nigeria Plc has lost approximately ₦1.7 trillion in market value on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) after investors aggressively exited positions in the telecommunications giant amid weakening market sentiment and growing geopolitical concerns. Although the company’s shares closed Friday’s trading session at ₦750, up […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.