Together, these developments point to a shift in Quidax’s focus toward infrastructure and B2B products, including its push into enterprise crypto payments. The company has continued hiring for sales roles tied to these products even as it reduces headcount.

Stablecoin issuers must also maintain a minimum paid-up capital of KES 500 million (approximately $3.85 million) and core or liquid capital of KES 100 million (about $771,000). Alternatively, they must hold capital equivalent to 100% of current liabilities for at least 30 days, whichever is higher. 

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Delaware has introduced bipartisan legislation to regulate stablecoins under its banking framework, marking the state’s first major update to banking laws in over 45 years. Democratic Senator Spiros Mantzavinos and Republican Representative or co-sponsors including Rep. Bill Bush filed Senate Bill 19 (SB 19), known as the Delaware Payment Stablecoin Act. It amends Title 5 […] The post Delaware Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Regulate Stablecoins  appeared first on Tekedia.

Gate.com has officially integrated Polymarket, the popular decentralized prediction market platform. This makes Gate the first centralized exchange (CEX) to embed Polymarket directly into its app. A dedicated “Polymarket” entry in the Gate App requires version 8.12.5 or higher. Users can reach it via the Alpha section on the homepage. Trade Yes/No shares on real-world […] The post Gate Officially Integrates Polymarket Directly into its App  appeared first on Tekedia.

The Ethereum Foundation (EF) has launched a dedicated public resource hub http://pq.ethereum.org/  for its post-quantum (PQ) security efforts. This marks a major step in consolidating over 8 years of research into a centralized portal with a clear roadmap, technical specs, open-source code, FAQs, and resources for institutions and developers. Quantum computers could eventually break current […] The post The Ethereum Foundation Launches Quantum (PQ) Security Hub appeared first on Tekedia.

The Central Bank of Nigeria has unveiled a stricter operating framework for international money transfers, ordering all operators to route transactions through designated naira settlement accounts in a move aimed at tightening control over diaspora inflows and reinforcing transparency in the foreign exchange market. The directive, contained in a March 24 circular signed by the […] The post Central Bank of Nigeria Moves to Ring-Fence Diaspora Dollars, Orders IMTO Operators to Settle FX Remittances in Naira appeared first on Tekedia.

A federal judge in California suggested on Tuesday that the Pentagon’s unprecedented blacklisting of artificial intelligence firm Anthropic may have been motivated by the company’s public stance on AI safety rather than genuine national security concerns. The case stems from Anthropic’s lawsuit challenging the Department of Defense’s designation of the company as a “national security […] The post U.S. Judge Says Pentagon May Be Retaliating Against Anthropic Over AI Safety Concerns appeared first on Tekedia.

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier delivered unusually sharp criticism of the ongoing US-Israeli military campaign against Iran during a speech to German diplomats in Berlin. He described the conflict as a “breach of international law”, a “politically disastrous mistake”, and an “avoidable, unnecessary war” whose stated goal of preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons could have […] The post German President Frank-Walter Describes Ongoing Middle East Conflict As a Breach of International Law  appeared first on Tekedia.

Polymarket and Kalshi, the two largest prediction market platforms, announced new rules, to crack down on insider trading and market manipulation. This move came on the same day that bipartisan senators Adam Schiff (D-CA) and John Curtis (R-UT) introduced legislation to ban sports betting and casino-style games on CFTC-regulated prediction markets like these platforms. The […] The post Polymarket and Kalshi New Rules Aim to Crack Down on Insider Trading and Market Manipulation  appeared first on Tekedia.

The New York Stock Exchange part of Intercontinental Exchange has announced a partnership with Securitize, a BlackRock- and Ark Invest-backed digital asset platform, via a memorandum of understanding. The goal is to develop a 24/7 tokenized securities platform—specifically, a blockchain-based Digital Trading Platform for trading tokenized versions of U.S. equities and ETFs. Securitize’s Role It […] The post New York Stock Exchange Announces Partnership with Securitize  appeared first on Tekedia.

Circle Internet Group (NYSE: CRCL), the issuer of the USDC stablecoin, saw its stock plunge roughly 20% —marking its biggest single-day drop on record. The shares closed at $101.17, down $25.47 or 20.11% for the day, with intraday moves hitting as low as the mid-$98 range after opening near $126–127. Trading volume spiked dramatically well […] The post Circle Stock (NYSE: CRCL) Plunges Roughly 20% In Last 5 Days appeared first on Tekedia.

Meta Platforms is overhauling executive compensation with a high-risk, performance-driven equity package, introducing stock options as it intensifies efforts to retain top leadership amid a costly and escalating race in artificial intelligence. Regulatory filings show the company has extended the new option grants to a core group of senior executives, including chief financial officer Susan […] The post Meta Raises the Stakes for Executives With Aggressive Stock Pay Plan to Lock In AI Leadership appeared first on Tekedia.

The Trump administration has sent Iran a 15-point plan aimed at ending the ongoing war in the Middle East, now in its fourth week. The proposal was delivered via Pakistani intermediaries, with Pakistan’s army chief playing a key role in facilitation. The full text of the 15 points has not been publicly released, but sources […] The post The Trump Administration Sent a 15 Point Plan Aimed at Ending the Ongoing Middle East Tensions  appeared first on Tekedia.

CoreWeave has completed one of the more striking pivots in the technology sector, transforming itself from a cryptocurrency mining operation into a major supplier of computing power for artificial intelligence—an evolution its chief executive says was rooted in technical curiosity as much as timing. Michael Intrator, the company’s cofounder and CEO, traced that transition to […] The post “We’re Pretty Nerdy, We Dig Under The Hood:” CoreWeaves’s CEO Explains Company’s Growth From Crypto Mines to $43bn AI Powerhouse appeared first on Tekedia.

Anchorage Digital has added Strategy’s perpetual preferred stock, $STRC, to its corporate balance sheet. Anchorage Digital, the first U.S. federally chartered crypto bank, publicly disclosed this during a presentation at the “Bitcoin for Corporations” track of the Strategy World 2026 conference in Las Vegas (February 25, 2026). It was confirmed in their official statement and […] The post Anchorage Digital Adds Strategy’s $STRC to its Corporate Balance Sheet  appeared first on Tekedia.

Fertilizer has quietly become another victim of the Iran war, with supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz driving sharp price increases and raising fresh concerns about crop yields and food security later this year. Around one-third of the global seaborne fertilizer trade normally passes through the narrow waterway along Iran’s southern coast. Since the […] The post Fertilizer Joins Oil as Casualty of Iran Conflict, Sending Prices Soaring and Raising Fears for Global Food Supplies appeared first on Tekedia.

According to Tekedia Institute research, enduring category-king companies, firms that dominate and define their market, possess four distinct characteristics: they are perceptively innovative, evidently inspired, ruthlessly pragmatic, and customer-obsessed. These companies create new categories, redefine existing ones, and build moats to protect their market leadership: Perceptively Innovative: These companies do not just innovate based on current needs, […] The post From Needs to Perception: How Category Leaders Redefine Competition appeared first on Tekedia.

The S&P 500 has slipped beneath its 200-day moving average, a technical breach that has historically marked the early stages of deeper market downturns and is now sharpening focus on the durability of the 2026 equity outlook. The level, widely regarded as a dividing line between long-term bullish and bearish trends, carries weight not because […] The post S&P 500 Slips Below 200-Day Average, Raising Stakes for Fragile 2026 Rally appeared first on Tekedia.

The risk of a U.S. recession is rising at a pace that is beginning to unsettle both policymakers and markets, as the economic fallout from the Middle East conflict feeds through energy prices, weakens hiring, and complicates the Federal Reserve’s policy path. Days after Jerome Powell downplayed fears of stagflation, a growing number of forecasters […] The post Oil Shock Raises Recession Alarm as War Pressures Fed’s Soft-Landing Bet appeared first on Tekedia.

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Ethiopia inaugurated a smart police station in Addis Ababa, according to a report by the Ethiopian News Agency (ENA) dated March 22, 2026. Users interact with self-service digital kiosks at the facility, according to the report. The station provides interactive screens and remote video assistance for filing complaints, submitting documents, and paying fines, according to […] The post Ethiopia Opens Smart Police Station in Addis Ababa appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Nigerian e-commerce platform Bumpa and Kenyan commerce platform Flowcart have received undisclosed funding from Jobtech Alliance, according to announcements from the organizations. Jobtech Alliance is an ecosystem-building initiative around inclusive jobtech in Africa steered by Mercy Corps and BFA Global, according to organizational information. The alliance was launched in October 2022, according to reports. The […] The post Nigerian Startup Bumpa and Kenyan Startup Flowcart Receive Funding from Jobtech Alliance appeared first on Tech In Africa.

UK-based software provider Klipboard has acquired South African sales operations platform Skynamo, according to announcements from both companies. Skynamo was founded in 2012 (originally as Honeybee) by Sam Clarke (CEO), according to company information. The company provides a mobile-first, cloud-based platform for manufacturers, wholesalers, and distributors. Klipboard is a global provider of vertically focused business […] The post UK Firm Klipboard Acquires South African Sales Platform Skynamo appeared first on Tech In Africa.

South African fintech infrastructure company littlefish has raised $9.5 million in Series A funding, according to a company announcement dated March 24, 2026. The round was led by Partech, with participation from TLcom Capital, Flourish Ventures, and Proparco, according to the announcement. littlefish was founded in Johannesburg in 2021 by Brandon Roberts (CEO) and Neha […] The post Fintech Platform littlefish Raises $9.5 Million Series A Funding appeared first on Tech In Africa.

One in 20 Nigerians now earns above ₦1 million ($723.26) monthly, according to data from savings platform Piggyvest’s new savings report.

Bolt has escalated its enforcement against driver profile sharing in South Africa, introducing stricter controls, actively suspending offending drivers, and increasing identity verification checks to multiple times a week as part of a broader push to strengthen rider safety. Driver profile sharing, where an individual other than the registered driver uses a Bolt account, is […]

Hayo has expanded its presence across East Africa by launching voice, messaging and digital solutions in Rwanda. The number of Internet users in Rwanda has more than tripled over the last decade, with 34.2% of the population regularly using the Internet in 2023 compared to only 8% in 2012, according to the WTO and World Bank. Hayo aims to accelerate the country’s adoption of digital services with tailored industry-specific solutions across mobile, GovTech, IoT, cloud, and […]

Kenya’s tier-1 banks have largely exhausted the pool of new digital users, and I&M Group’s disclosure that 98% of its customers now transact digitally shows the next phase of growth will come from extracting more revenue from existing users rather than bringing new ones online. I&M Group serves more than 727,000 customers across five markets […]

A dispute over $11.4 million in unpaid fees has put Nigeria's only operational communications satellite at risk of losing the technical support keeping it in orbit

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As part of a joint initiative with AFRIPOL, Kaspersky provided cybersecurity training courses for law enforcement representatives from 23 African countries, unfolding the fundamentals of Security Operations Center (SOC) activities and advanced threat-hunting techniques. As cyberthreats continue to grow in scale and complexity, strengthening the technical capabilities of law enforcement agencies has become an important […]

Tuberculosis is curable. Yet,  for many patients across developing countries, survival depends less on medicine and more on logistics. In 2024, the disease became the world’s leading infectious disease killer, with  10.7 million people falling ill globally, according to the World Health Organisation. Africa accounts for a significant share of cases and deaths. Weak infrastructure, […]