The U.S. economy expanded at a robust 4.3% annualized pace in the third quarter (July-September), significantly outpacing economists’ expectations of 3.2%, according to the Commerce Department’s initial GDP estimate released Tuesday. The much-delayed report—originally slated for October 30 but postponed due to the historic 43-day government shutdown that ended in mid-November—paints a picture of resilient […] The post U.S. Economy Roars with 4.3% Q3 Growth, Far Exceeding Forecasts in Delayed Report appeared first on Tekedia.

Erebor, a digital banking startup co-founded by Palmer Luckey known for founding Oculus and leading Anduril Industries and backed by Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund, is raising fresh capital at a $4.35 billion valuation. The company recently secured $350 million in a funding round led by Lux Capital, with participation from existing investors like 8VC and […] The post Erebor is Raising Fresh Capital at a $4.35B Valuation, as Phantom Launches Prediction Markets Powered by Kalshi appeared first on Tekedia.

Citadel, the multistrategy hedge fund powerhouse founded by billionaire Ken Griffin in 1990, is set to distribute approximately $5 billion in profits earned during 2025 to its investors in early 2026, according to a person familiar with the matter quoted by CNBC. This partial return of gains—rather than a full payout—reflects the firm’s strategic approach […] The post Citadel to Return $5bn in 2025 Profits to Investors, Trimming Assets to $67bn Amid Subdued Performance appeared first on Tekedia.

From April 2026, the blue check on my name will disappear on Twitter (yes X). I have canceled the subscription because, to me, it no longer carries real value. I did not study Economics in secondary school, not because I did not want to, but because WAEC capped subjects at nine, and I had chosen […] The post The Faded Value of Twitter (yes X) Blue Checkmark and Why I Cancelled My Subscription appeared first on Tekedia.

African startups raised $289M in Jan 2025 — a 240% YoY rise, driven by equity deals in fintech and cleantech and four countries taking 60% of funding. The post African Startups Raise $289M in Jan 2025: A 240% YoY Surge appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Blockchain and stablecoins are cutting remittance fees, speeding cross-border transfers, and expanding mobile financial access across Africa amid clearer regulations. The post Q&A: Blockchain’s Role in African Remittances appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Construction companies operate in one of the most heavily regulated employment environments in American business. Federal wage laws, state-specific labor regulations, union contract obligations, and OSHA safety requirements create overlapping compliance demands that shift depending on project type, location, and funding source. A single misclassified worker or miscalculated prevailing wage can trigger investigations that examine […] The post When Your Crew Becomes a Lawsuit: Navigating Construction Labor Laws Without Getting Burned appeared first on Tekedia.

Nomba is the latest Nigerian fintech to integrate Apple Pay, joining Stripe-owned Paystack, which integrated Apple Pay into its payment stack for businesses in 2021, and a similar launch by cross-border payments fintech Platnova in July 2025

Solstice— a Solana-based DeFi protocol focused on institutional-grade yield via its USX stablecoin and YieldVault, with over $325M+ TVL. No VC allocations, no private rounds, no discounts — fully community-focused with equal terms. Priority allocations based on Legion merit scores and Solstice ecosystem participation for long-term USX/eUSX holders, Flares points earners. Protocol revenue funds $SLX […] The post Solstice ICO is Live and Creating Buzz on Crypto Twitter appeared first on Tekedia.

Gold has been smashing through new all-time highs (ATHs) in late December 2025. Spot gold is trading around $4,500 per ounce, with recent sessions pushing above $4,470–$4,500 after breaking the previous record of around $4,381 set earlier in October 2025. This caps off an extraordinary year where gold has surged approximately 70% year-to-date—its strongest annual […] The post Gold ATH Underscores a World Grappling with Uncertainty appeared first on Tekedia.

Coinbase announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire The Clearing Company, a startup specializing in regulated, on-chain prediction markets. The deal is expected to close in January 2026, subject to customary conditions. The Clearing Company founded earlier in 2025 by Toni Gemayel former growth lead at Polymarket and Kalshi, with a team […] The post Coinbase Enter Definitive Agreement to Acquire The Clearing Company appeared first on Tekedia.

Why do people keep getting hacked despite new security features? The answer is simple: human error. It’s rarely high-tech hacking; it’s usually a simple mistake. Here are the 11 most common ways users accidentally expose their accounts. Password habits that make hacking too easy  Poor password management remains the most common failure in digital security. […]

MicroStrategy has reportedly boosted its USD reserve by $748 million, bringing its total cash holdings to $2.19 billion, alongside a Bitcoin portfolio of 671,268 BTC. The move reflects the company’s continued strategy of maintaining significant liquidity while doubling down on cryptocurrency exposure, even as the market navigates a prolonged Bitcoin bear phase. The move, funded […] The post Bitcoin Bear Market Armor? Peter Schiff Questions MicroStrategy’s $748M Cash Reserve appeared first on Tekedia.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has lauded El Salvador for sustaining strong economic growth, citing expanding output and improving macroeconomic conditions. In a press release, the IMF noted that El Salvador’s economic performance has exceeded expectations, supported by improved investor confidence, record remittance inflows, and strong investment activity. “The economy is expanding at a faster […] The post IMF Commends El Salvador’s Economic Growth as Bitcoin Strategy Continues appeared first on Tekedia.

Sun King’s expansion into smartphone financing comes as rising smartphone prices continue to deepen Nigeria’s digital access gap.

NFL futures betting allows bettors to look far beyond the next kickoff. Instead of wagering on a single game, futures markets focus on season-long outcomes such as Super Bowl winners, conference champions, division titles, and individual awards like MVP. These bets require a different mindset from weekly spreads or totals, as they involve longer timelines, […] The post Understanding NFL Futures Odds and Lines: Strategy Review by MoonBet appeared first on Tekedia.

Recent global research from Kaspersky has illuminated a significant shift in AI usage during the holiday season. Far from being just a reliable shopping or planning assistant, artificial intelligence has evolved into a multifaceted digital companion capable of delivering emotional support—a phenomenon particularly pronounced among the Gen Z and millennial generations. Kaspersky ran a global […]

If your company “promotes” you or you accept a new offer where you are already 100% ready on Day One, that is not true elevation. It is merely a job title evolution. Real career ascension happens when you step into responsibilities you are not yet fully prepared for, but for which you possess the inherent […] The post The 2026 Crossover: Preparing for Your Next Leadership Ascent appeared first on Tekedia.

Recent research from Kaspersky highlights a notable shift in how artificial intelligence (AI) is used during the holiday season. Beyond its role as a shopping or planning assistant, AI is increasingly being relied upon for emotional support—a trend particularly evident among Gen Z and millennials. However, experts caution that overreliance on AI can expose users […]

Sun King, the world’s largest off-grid solar energy company, has expanded its footprint in Nigeria with the launch of pay-as-you-go (PayGo) smartphones, enabling customers to own quality devices through small, affordable instalments. The move builds on Sun King’s proven PayGo model for solar energy and reflects the company’s broader mission to improve access to essential […]

Clea, a blockchain-powered payments platform designed to simplify cross-border trade for African businesses, has officially launched after a successful pilot phase that processed more than USD 4 million in international transactions. The early traction highlights strong demand from African importers seeking faster, more reliable ways to pay global suppliers amid persistent foreign exchange and banking […]

Japanese authorities on Monday intensified their warnings over renewed yen weakness, saying they were prepared to take “appropriate” action against excessive and speculative foreign exchange moves, a stance that has once again put market intervention firmly in focus. Atsushi Mimura, Japan’s top currency diplomat, said recent movements in the yen had been “one-sided and sharp,” […] The post Japan Signals Readiness to Step Into FX Markets as Yen Slides After BOJ Rate Hike appeared first on Tekedia.

China’s central bank, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC), opted to keep its benchmark lending rates unchanged for a seventh consecutive month on Monday, maintaining the one-year Loan Prime Rate (LPR) at 3.00% and the five-year LPR at 3.50%, in line with unanimous expectations from a Reuters poll of 25 market analysts conducted last week. […] The post China Holds Benchmark Lending Rates Steady for Seventh Straight Month   appeared first on Tekedia.

China’s leading offshore oil producer, CNOOC Ltd, has brought a new offshore oil development into production in the South China Sea, adding incremental supply as Beijing steps up efforts to strengthen domestic crude output and reduce reliance on imports. The company said on Monday that the Xijiang Oilfields 24 Block Development Project, located in the […] The post CNOOC brings new South China Sea offshore Oil project on stream, targets 18,000 bpd by 2026 appeared first on Tekedia.

Nvidia has privately notified Chinese clients of its intention to initiate shipments of its advanced H200 AI chips before the Lunar New Year holiday, which commences on February 17, 2026, according to three sources with direct knowledge of the matter who spoke to Reuters. The initial batches would be fulfilled from existing inventory, comprising 5,000 […] The post Nvidia Reportedly Targets Pre-Lunar New Year Shipments of H200 AI Chips to China appeared first on Tekedia.

As Senegal’s startup ecosystem matures, DER is moving away from generic entrepreneurship support toward sector focused programmes designed to deliberately build high impact companies. In this interview, Elena Dia explains how mobile money financing, targeted acceleration, and a project driven approach are reshaping how institutions support founders across the country.

 [8 Options] This Document is Either Deleted or Not Currently Accessible Most probably, running into the ‘this document is either deleted or not currently accessible’ glitch on Mac has landed you on this page. This error manifests when you try to open a Word or Excel file. But the problem is that there’s not just […]

One of the most frustrating issues players face in Pokémon Go is Error 12, which appears when the game can’t properly detect your location. It often happens when location services are not working or the game flags unusual movement. This is where location management tools like iAnyGo come into the picture. If you use this […]

What 2026 Holds for African AdTech: Lessons From Dangote, Gates and Jobs By Gabriel Ferrer, Chief Operating Officer, Pisi Ten years ago, I walked into my first digital gaming operation… TechCity

In 2025, Africa’s telecom industry entered a defining chapter. Towers and cell sites now blanket the continent, yet hundreds of millions of people still can’t afford to get online.

Surviving the Glare and the Grind Shoot in Aswan at noon, and most screens go dark. The sun hammers down, washing out the framing and turning exposure control into guesswork. This is where raw hardware numbers translate into survival. The ProXDR display pushes 3600 nits of peak brightness. You see the frame, not your own […]

In the year 2026, tattoo removal has come a long way from the early days of painful, ineffective treatments. With advancements in laser technology and a growing demand for safe, effective tattoo removal, the industry has seen significant changes. In this article, we’ll explore the latest technologies and trends in tattoo removal and what you […]

Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison has moved to personally shore up Paramount Skydance’s bid for Warner Bros Discovery, offering a $40.4 billion personal guarantee in an effort to revive confidence in the deal and pull the Hollywood studio away from a rival offer by Netflix. The guarantee, disclosed in a filing on Monday, is aimed squarely […] The post Ellison steps in with $40.4bn guarantee as Paramount battles Netflix for Warner Bros assets appeared first on Tekedia.

Gold and silver prices surged to fresh record highs on Monday, extending a rally that has gathered remarkable momentum this year as investors retreat from risk assets and brace for mounting economic and political uncertainty. Gold futures for February delivery settled 1.9% higher at $4,469.40 per ounce after touching an intraday record of $4,477.70. Spot […] The post Gold, Silver Surge to Record Highs as Investors Seek Shelter From Fiscal Strains and Policy Uncertainty appeared first on Tekedia.

In the city of Chifeng, in northern China’s Inner Mongolia region, Reuters reports an ultra-modern factory humming to life not on coal or gas, but on wind, solar power, and algorithms. Owned by green-energy company Envision, the facility produces hydrogen and ammonia using renewable electricity, guided by an artificial intelligence system designed to solve one […] The post How China Is Using AI to Rewire Its Energy System as Power Becomes the Biggest Constraint on Artificial Intelligence appeared first on Tekedia.

China has escalated its trade confrontation with the European Union by announcing provisional anti-subsidy tariffs of up to 42.7% on select dairy imports from the bloc, effective from December 23, following a preliminary investigation that concluded EU subsidies have inflicted “substantial damage” on its domestic dairy sector. The move, detailed in a statement from the […] The post China Imposes Up to 42.7% Provisional Tariffs on EU Dairy Products, Escalating Tit-for-Tat Trade Dispute appeared first on Tekedia.