Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), has further cemented its position as the world’s largest corporate holder of Bitcoin after growing its stash to 843,738 BTC, now valued at approximately $64.45 billion. The company’s aggressive accumulation strategy, championed by Executive Chairman Michael Saylor, continues to draw global attention as Bitcoin’s rising price boosts the firm’s unrealized gains and […] The post Strategy Hits 843,738 BTC Worth $64.45 Billion appeared first on Tekedia.

US technology giants are now projected to deploy roughly $750 billion in capital expenditure this year toward AI infrastructure, marking one of the most aggressive industrial investment cycles in modern computing history. The figure reflects a convergence of hyperscaler expansion, generative AI demand, and a structural shift toward compute-intensive workloads. Firms are building end-to-end AI […] The post US Tech Giants Projected to Spend $750B on AI Infrastructure appeared first on Tekedia.

Private equity-backed Applied Aerospace & Defense is seeking a valuation of up to $3.59 billion in its U.S. initial public offering, joining a fast-growing wave of defense and aerospace firms rushing to tap buoyant investor demand fueled by geopolitical instability, surging military spending, and the global race to modernize weapons systems. The Huntsville, Alabama-based contractor […] The post Applied Aerospace Targets $3.6 Billion Valuation as Defense IPO Boom Accelerates appeared first on Tekedia.

President Donald Trump has issued a strong reaffirmation of his commitment to digital assets, declaring that the United States must remain the undisputed Bitcoin and cryptocurrency capital of the world. Trump in a post on Truth social emphasized the importance of maintaining the authority of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) over prediction markets, arguing that […] The post Trump Vows: America Will Remain The Bitcoin And Crypto Capital of The World appeared first on Tekedia.

SpaceX has successfully pushed the Pentagon to nearly double its payments for Starlink connectivity on U.S. kamikaze drones during the Iran war, Reuters reports, citing sources. The development is seen as an indication of Elon Musk’s company’s growing leverage over critical U.S. military capabilities at a time when the satellite network has become indispensable in […] The post Musk Tightens Grip on U.S. Military as SpaceX Reportedly Secures Higher Pay from Pentagon for Kamikaze Drones appeared first on Tekedia.

A union representing Samsung Electronics’ consumer electronics workers has escalated an already tense labor dispute by asking a South Korean court to block a vote on a government-mediated pay agreement that heavily favors the company’s semiconductor divisions, significantly complicating Samsung’s efforts to restore stability after weeks of strike threats. The Samsung Electronics Co Union (SECU), […] The post Samsung Faces Deepening Labor Crisis as Consumer Electronics Union Seeks Court Block on AI-Favored Pay Deal appeared first on Tekedia.

Gold prices fell sharply on Tuesday as escalating tensions between the United States and Iran pushed oil prices higher, intensified inflation concerns, and reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve may keep interest rates elevated for longer. Spot gold dropped 1.1% to $4,521.80 per ounce by early trading in London, hovering near recent multi-week lows, while […] The post Gold Slides as Iran Tensions Stoke Inflation Fears and Strengthen Fed Rate-Hike Bets appeared first on Tekedia.

Tekedia Capital is excited to report our investment in Pocket, a new class of AI-native device designed to take notes across conversations and meetings – offline or online – and later generate transcripts, summaries, action points, and to-do lists automatically. The market response has been extraordinary. In just five months after launch, Pocket has sold […] The post Tekedia Capital Invests in Pocket, New Species of AI-Native Human Productivity Devices appeared first on Tekedia.

In cities like Lagos, Nigeria, and Nairobi, Kenya, delivery is not just moving food or products from one point to another. It is also navigating traffic snarl-ups that can take hours, some streets that digital maps still struggle to recognise, and consumers who demand convenience while living inside deeply informal economies. Dima Rasnovsky, who oversees […]

India is preparing a major overhaul of its corporate debt market, with regulators considering stricter disclosure standards for listed bonds and laying the groundwork for tokenized bond trading as part of a broader push to modernize the country’s financial system. Securities and Exchange Board of India Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said on Tuesday that the […] The post India Pushes Corporate Bond Market Overhaul With Tokenization Plan and Tougher Disclosure Rules appeared first on Tekedia.

American Fortress, a cybersecurity and digital asset infrastructure firm, has proposed a quantum resilience framework for Bitcoin, aiming to address long-term threats posed by advances in quantum computing. The proposal enters an increasingly active debate within the crypto community over whether Bitcoin’s elliptic curve cryptography can remain secure in a post-quantum era. At the core […] The post American Fortress Proposes a Layered Mitigation Strategy for Bitcoin Quantum Computing appeared first on Tekedia.

Global bond markets are once again at the center of macroeconomic attention as yields surge across major sovereign curves, reflecting a sharp repricing of inflation risk. The latest signal amplifying this shift comes from prediction markets, where traders on Polymarket are assigning a 97% probability that US inflation will cross the 4% threshold in the […] The post Global Bond Rate Shows 97% Probability of Inflation Risk on Polymarket appeared first on Tekedia.

American Airlines said Tuesday it will begin installing Starlink satellite internet service on more than 500 narrow-body Airbus aircraft starting early next year, delivering another commercial victory for SpaceX as the Elon Musk-led company prepares for what could become the largest IPO in history. The agreement deepens Starlink’s growing dominance in the aviation connectivity market […] The post American Airlines Picks Starlink in Fresh Boost for SpaceX Ahead of Historic IPO appeared first on Tekedia.

Tech Jobs Growing in 2026 Despite the AI Headlines If headlines make it sound like artificial intelligence is replacing every worker, you are not imagining things. Every… TechCity

Do you ever look back at your portfolio and wonder how you missed the exact moment a project transitioned from an unknown idea into a market leader? It is a heavy realization, especially when you watch others capture life-changing gains from assets you had on your watchlist but never pulled the trigger on. The history […] The post $DOGEBALL Is Moving Faster Than $HYPE: Your Last Chance to Enter This Top Crypto Presale Before the Price Hike appeared first on Tekedia.

Before the tokens are listed on the exchanges, the cryptocurrency market has allowed investors to profit greatly from early-stage presale tokens. Currently in its Presale Phase, the early-stage token Ozak AI is gaining significant positive momentum among investors. The token is unique from other AI-based tokens due to its strong presale success growth and advanced […] The post Ozak AI’s Presale Price Gives Long-Term Investors Exposure to 70× Gains Before the First Exchange Candle appeared first on Tekedia.

The Africa Jobs Fund (AJF) is a new philanthropic investment fund which aims to raise $100 million to support companies that create jobs across Africa.

South Africa-headquartered 4Sight Holdings is positioning itself as a key player in Africa’s AI economy, leveraging a “Cape to Cairo” strategy built around cloud, industrial technology and intelligent automation Buoyed by strong FY26 results announced on Wednesday, 4Sight Holdings chief executive officer Tertius Zitzke outlined an ambitious vision to position the company at the centre […]

Switching between different Artificial Intelligence (AI) chatbots or agents can feel like moving into a new house. Many users are eager to try Anthropic’s AI assistant, Claude, because it proves helpful in assisting with tasks.  However, the biggest hurdle for users might be the thought of starting from scratch. The hesitation to switch often boils […]

Jensen Huang says parents should stop fixating on which university subjects will remain “safe” from artificial intelligence, arguing that the AI era is more likely to increase the value of human creativity, judgment and communication skills than eliminate them. Speaking to Singapore’s Channel NewsAsia on Monday, the Nvidia chief executive said the rapid spread of […] The post Nvidia’s Jensen Huang says It Won’t Matter What Subject You Studied, AI Will Increase Creativity & Productivity appeared first on Tekedia.

If you were allowed to change one thing about your life’s journey, you may be tempted to alter its course and pull at a few threads—erase a wrong decision here, or fast-forward through a difficult season there.  Ruby Igwe, the Regional Director for West and Central Africa at ALX Africa, a tech-enabled career accelerator, explicitly […]

Table of contents Why won’t these phones get Android 17? Flagships and Fan Edition phones Foldables Galaxy A series Galaxy M and F series Tablets What One UI 8.5 means for your phone Samsung phones that are getting Android 17 What this means for you Android 17 is almost here. Google is expected to release  […]

Ferrari shares tumbled sharply on Tuesday after the iconic Italian luxury carmaker unveiled its first fully electric vehicle, the Luce, in a high-profile event in Rome, revealing deep investor concerns about the transition to electrification and potential dilution of the brand’s legendary combustion-engine heritage. The Maranello-based company described the Luce, Italian for “light”, as evoking […] The post Ferrari’s First Electric Vehicle ‘Luce’ Sparks Sharp Selloff as Investors and Fans Question Brand Direction appeared first on Tekedia.

In today's edition: SA sets January 2027 for revised AI policy || Namibia Telecom faces regulatory scrutiny || Pepkor’s phone financing business is growing || PayPal, Vodacom partner in Tanzania

How to Protect Your Kids Online Without Destroying Their Trust The internet can help children learn, connect, and explore. However, it also comes with risks. From scams and… TechCity

Bank of Ghana suspends MTN Ghana’s planned 0.75% wallet-to-bank transfer fee pending consultations with industry stakeholders.

Rach Finance is building crypto payment rails and an OTC desk for stablecoin payments and currency conversion in Africa.

Beltone Venture Capital, the corporate venture arm of Egypt’s Beltone Holding, recorded a 271 percent rise in operating revenue in Q1 2026, driven by a partial exit from Cairo-based last-mile logistics startup Bosta. The unit posted EGP 190 million (approximately $3.8 million) in revenue for the three months ended March 31, up from EGP 51 […] The post Beltone Venture Capital Posts 271% Revenue Jump After Partial Bosta Exit appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Nigerian agribusiness Tomato Jos Farming and Processing Limited has obtained a $2 million impact-linked debt facility from Sabou Capital to scale its operations in Kaduna State. The facility will fund an expansion of Tomato Jos’s smallholder farmer network and increase its tomato paste manufacturing output for the West African market. The company currently sources from […] The post Tomato Jos Secures $2M Debt Facility From Sabou Capital to Grow Processing Capacity appeared first on Tech In Africa.

  Cape Town-based Mia Healthcare Technologies has raised ZAR 15 million (approximately $920,000) from the Vumela Fund, a venture capital fund managed by Edge Growth and backed by FNB, to scale its network of dental clinics across Southern Africa. Founded in 2021 by Dr. Zane Stennings and Dr. Karishma Soni, the healthtech startup operates mobile […] The post South Africa’s Mia Healthcare Raises $920K to Scale Dental Clinics Across Southern Africa appeared first on Tech In Africa.

AVEVA, a global leader in industrial software, today announced a broad set of product innovations spanning its industrial software portfolio at AVEVA World 2026. The updates will make it faster and simpler for industrial organisations to put their operational data to work, driving better decisions, stronger compliance, and AI enhanced intelligent operations. For industrial organisations, […]

The findings arrive as Elon Musk-owned Starlink has secured authorisation in at least 25 African countries.

George Odo, a senior partner at pan-African private equity firm AfricInvest, has spent close to two decades reading markets before they fully reveal themselves.

The setback has triggered renewed scrutiny over how generative AI is being used in policymaking and exposed weaknesses in government oversight.

Francophone Africa has the EV economics. What it lacks is the policy architecture to match. Here's where the gap is and what it costs.

The expansion comes as African regulators move to tighten anti-money laundering controls and transaction monitoring requirements.