Kaspersky experts have discovered scam websites that closely mimic the group’s official merchandise store, putting users and their data at significant risk. The scheme works as follows: attackers created a site that closely resembles the legitimate one and offers users the option to browse merchandise, add items to the cart, and proceed to “checkout.”  To […]

Insurance fraud continues to challenge the short-term sector in South Africa, chipping away at consumer trust and inflating premiums for honest policyholders. As the industry rapidly digitalizes, artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a critical new ally in this perennial battle. The short-term insurance landscape is undergoing a definite shift. While AI drives significant efficiencies, […]

Black Friday has become a make-or-break moment in retail. With online sales climbing by over 30% during the four-day window from Black Friday to Cyber Monday, when there are already over 1 billion e-commerce transactions annually in SA, this single weekend represents the biggest revenue spike of the year for most retailers. It’s also a […]

Microsoft kicked off its Ignite 2025 conference in San Francisco this week, unveiling a slate of updates aimed at pushing enterprises beyond basic Copilot usage into a new phase of AI agent deployment. Running from November 18 to 21, the event brings together technology leaders to examine how increasingly autonomous systems will reshape work. With […]

In today's edition: Pepkor eyes banking privileges || Project 2Africa is complete || Plentify raises series A || Google's Gemini 3 is here

The search for new crypto coins with real long-term potential is already heating up ahead of 2025. Hundreds of tokens are set to launch next year, but history shows that most will fade before they ever gain traction. What separates winners from losers is simple: supply structure, transparency, liquidity, security, and clear mechanisms that reward […] The post New Crypto Coins Launching in 2025: How to Separate Winners from Losers appeared first on Tekedia.

Mastercard announced an expansion of its Crypto Credential platform to self-custody wallets, selecting Polygon as the inaugural blockchain network for this rollout. In partnership with crypto payment API provider Mercuryo, the system introduces verified, human-readable usernames that replace cumbersome 42-character hexadecimal wallet addresses. This aims to minimize transfer errors—such as typos that can lead to […] The post Mastercard Enables Username-Based Crypto Transfers on Polygon appeared first on Tekedia.

Circle, the issuer of the USDC stablecoin, officially unveiled xReserve, a groundbreaking interoperability infrastructure designed to empower blockchain teams to create and deploy their own USDC-backed stablecoins. This launch addresses key pain points in the multichain ecosystem, such as fragmented liquidity, reliance on third-party bridges, and inefficient cross-chain transfers, by enabling seamless 1:1 value movement […] The post Circle Launches xReserve, A New Era for USDC-Backed Stablecoins appeared first on Tekedia.

Recent developments indicate strong momentum for U.S. cryptocurrency regulation, with the Senate Banking Committee advancing a comprehensive market structure bill. Senate Banking Chair Tim Scott (R-SC) announced plans for a committee markup and vote in December 2025, paving the way for a full Senate floor vote in early 2026. This timeline aligns with bipartisan efforts […] The post Crypto Market Structure Bill Heads to Senate in Early 2026 As Gemini 3 Goes Live appeared first on Tekedia.

Brazil’s government is actively considering extending its IOF (Tax on Financial Operations) to cryptocurrency transactions used for cross-border payments, particularly those involving stablecoins like USDT. This move, reported Reuters and echoed across multiple outlets, aims to close a regulatory loophole that currently exempts crypto from the IOF levy applied to traditional foreign-exchange operations. Officials emphasize […] The post Brazil Proposes Tax on Cryptocurrency for International Payments appeared first on Tekedia.

Ondo Global Markets, has received formal authorization from the Liechtenstein Financial Market Authority (FMA) to offer tokenized versions of U.S. stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to retail investors across the European Economic Area (EEA). This approval leverages Liechtenstein’s passporting regime, extending access to all 27 EU member states, plus Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway—covering 30 countries […] The post Ondo Finance Secures EU Regulatory Approval for Tokenized Stocks and ETFs appeared first on Tekedia.

The defunct Japanese cryptocurrency exchange Mt. Gox initiated a significant on-chain movement of approximately 10,608 BTC, valued at around $950–$953 million at the time based on Bitcoin’s price near $90,000. This transfer originated from a labeled “Mt. Gox Cold Wallet” and was split between a hot wallet controlled by the exchange (185 BTC) and a […] The post Mt. Gox Transfers 10,608 Bitcoin As El Salvador Purchases $100M BTC appeared first on Tekedia.

Sub-Saharan Africa’s (SSA) digital economy is undergoing a period of rapid and profound transformation, building on a long history of mobile technology leapfrogging that has reshaped economic and social systems over the past two decades. As internet access expands and a new generation of digitally native citizens comes of age, fresh patterns of commerce, communication, […] The post Africa’s Cross-Border Money Flows Revealed: Key Insights From dLocal’s Transaction Study appeared first on Tekedia.

Fidelity Investments, the $7 trillion asset manager, has officially launched its spot Solana ETF (ticker: FSOL) on the NYSE Arca exchange today, November 19, 2025. This marks Fidelity’s entry into the rapidly expanding U.S. Solana ETF market, following approvals from the SEC and NYSE. The fund provides investors with direct exposure to Solana’s native token […] The post Fidelity’s Spot Solana ETF Launches Today appeared first on Tekedia.

Phantom, the popular multichain crypto wallet primarily known for Solana support, unveiled Phantom Terminal—a new web-based trading platform designed to transform your browser into a sophisticated trading desk. Currently in public beta, it’s tailored for advanced traders but remains intuitive for beginners, building on Phantom’s ecosystem of tools like perpetual futures “Phantom Perps” and seamless […] The post Phantom Launches “Phantom Terminal” A Pro-Level Trading Platform appeared first on Tekedia.

On-chain analytics firms like Nansen and Lookonchain reported that wallets associated with the LIBRA memecoin project withdrew approximately $3.94 million in USDC from LIBRA’s liquidity pools on Solana-based DEXs. These funds, combined with existing USDC holdings totaling around $57 million across the wallets, were then used to purchase 456,401 SOL at an average price of […] The post LIBRA Deployer Wallets Withdrew $3.94M USDC for Solana Purchase appeared first on Tekedia.

Bitcoin is once again under intense scrutiny as Bloomberg’s senior macro strategist Mike McGlone, issues one of his starkest warnings. McGlone in a recent statement, predicts that the world’s largest cryptocurrency could collapse to zero, as volatility heightens and investor confidence wavers. In his words, “In 2018, I pointed out, when Bitcoin was about 10,000, […] The post Bitcoin Collapse: Bloomberg’s Mike McGlone Warns Bitcoin Could Crash to Zero, Analysts Signal Bear Market appeared first on Tekedia.

The cryptocurrency market is reeling from a brutal 24-hour period marked by over $1 billion in leveraged position liquidations, a sharp Bitcoin plunge below $90,000, and a cryptic update from Coinbase that’s ignited speculation. This comes amid broader risk-off sentiment, with the total crypto market cap shedding more than $1 trillion from its October peak—now […] The post Recent Crypto Market Turmoil, Liquidations, Bitcoin Dip, and Coinbase Tease appeared first on Tekedia.

In 2024, Sub-Saharan Africa received $56 billion in remittances. Yet, the distribution of fintech innovation across the continent tells a paradoxical story: countries most dependent on remittances receive the least startup attention. According to Intelpoint.co , The Gambia depends on remittances for over 21% of its GDP. Lesotho and Comoros also sit near the top […] The post Why Are Remittance Startups Ignoring the Countries That Need Them Most? appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Germany’s coalition government has finalized its draft federal budget for 2026, marking a significant shift toward expansive fiscal policy amid economic stagnation and heightened defense needs. The budget, approved by the Bundestag’s budget committee in a marathon session ending early on November 14, 2025, totals €524.5 billion in core spending—€4 billion more than initially projected—and […] The post Germany 2026 Federal Budget Records Borrowing Ahead of Bundestag Vote appeared first on Tekedia.

Lloyds Banking Group, the UK’s largest retail bank, has completed its purchase of Curve—a London-based fintech known for its digital wallet and all-in-one card solutions—for £120 million. This deal marks a strategic move for Lloyds to bolster its digital payments ecosystem, allowing it to better compete with giants like Apple Pay and Google Wallet. The […] The post Lloyds Banking Group Acquires Curve for £120 Million Amid Stakeholders Rumbling  appeared first on Tekedia.

The Monad public token sale kicked off on November 17 via Coinbase’s platform—the first of its kind there—and it’s indeed hovering around 60% filled after the initial day, with about $112.5M raised toward a $187.5M target 7.5B tokens at $0.025 each, implying a $2.5B fully diluted valuation. As of now, two days in, it’s up […] The post Monad ($MON) Presale on Coinbase is over 60% Filled As REKT Experiences Massive Decline  appeared first on Tekedia.

Democratic Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Jack Reed (D-RI) demanded an investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Treasury Department into World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a cryptocurrency firm closely tied to President Donald Trump and his family. The probe focuses on allegations that WLFI sold governance tokens to entities linked to illicit […] The post Democratic Senators Demand Probes Into Trump’s Crypto Activities appeared first on Tekedia.

San Francisco is about to become even more crowded with autonomous vehicles as Amazon’s Zoox opens its robotaxi service to members of the public for the first time in the city. Beginning Tuesday, selected users from the company’s waitlist gained access to free rides in Zoox’s distinctive, steering-wheel-free vehicles as part of its expanding early […] The post Zoox Brings Its Robotaxi Fleet to San Francisco’s Public, Setting the Stage for a Bigger Fight in the Autonomous Ride-Hailing Arena appeared first on Tekedia.

Quora’s AI platform Poe is expanding its functionality with the launch of group chat capabilities, allowing users worldwide to collaborate in real time with up to 200 participants and access more than 200 AI models in a single conversation. The move transforms Poe from a one-on-one AI interaction tool into a collaborative environment that could […] The post Quora’s Poe App Introduces AI-Powered Group Chats, Unlocking Collaborative Experiences Across 200 Models appeared first on Tekedia.

China’s Xiaomi has issued a blunt warning that smartphone buyers should brace for even steeper price tags next year, citing soaring memory-chip costs that have already begun squeezing margins across the industry. According to Reuters, the company admitted that even aggressive retail price increases will not be enough to fully absorb the pressure. The caution […] The post Xiaomi Warns of Major Smartphone Price Hikes in 2025 as Memory Chip Costs Surge appeared first on Tekedia.

Nigeria’s commercial engagement with other African nations strengthened sharply in the first half of the year, with intra-African trade rising 14% amid a renewed government push to overhaul border processes and deepen regional connectivity. The data, released on Monday by the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, offers one of the […] The post Nigeria’s Intra-African Trade Surges 14%, Fueling Optimism That AfCFTA Could Unlock Major Economic Gains appeared first on Tekedia.

Morgan Stanley is leaning heavily toward equities going into next year, projecting that U.S. stocks will outperform global peers in 2026 on the back of accelerating artificial intelligence investment and a policy backdrop it believes is finally aligning in favor of risk assets. “Risk assets are primed for a strong 2026, powered by micro fundamentals, […] The post Morgan Stanley Sees U.S. Stocks Leading Global Markets in 2026 as AI Capex Surges appeared first on Tekedia.

Dangote Cement Plc has formally launched the first tranche of its N500 billion Commercial Paper (CP) Issuance Programme, opening a N100 billion offer on Monday, 17 November 2025. The offer, scheduled to close on Wednesday, 19 November 2025, marks a significant milestone for Nigeria’s leading cement producer, reflecting the company’s strong market position and financial […] The post Dangote Cement Launches N100bn Commercial Paper Offer Amid Strong Earnings and Robust Cash Flow appeared first on Tekedia.

Nvidia’s upcoming quarterly earnings report, scheduled for Wednesday after market close, is poised to generate one of the largest single-day swings in market value ever for the AI-focused chipmaker, with analysts estimating a potential $320 billion fluctuation. Investors are intensely focused on the report, seeking signals about whether the artificial intelligence boom is entering a […] The post Nvidia’s Earnings Set to Trigger Historic $320bn Market Swing Amid AI Boom Scrutiny appeared first on Tekedia.

The US State Department approved a new arms sales package to Ukraine valued at approximately $329 million, including a €150 million about $165 million allocation specifically for Starlink satellite communications services and related equipment. Germany is to contribute at least €150 million ~$175 million to purchasing US military equipment for Ukraine, Defence Minister Boris Pistorius […] The post Another €150 Million for US Arms Purchases for Kiev appeared first on Tekedia.

Microsoft and Nvidia have announced a landmark strategic partnership with AI startup Anthropic, signaling a major step in reducing Microsoft’s reliance on OpenAI while accelerating the development of advanced AI models. The collaboration, disclosed on Tuesday, comes with substantial financial commitments: Microsoft will invest up to $5 billion in Anthropic, while Nvidia will contribute up […] The post Microsoft and Nvidia Forge Multi-Billion Dollar Partnership with Anthropic to Expand AI Capabilities appeared first on Tekedia.

EMCD, a leading crypto fintech platform founded in 2017 and specializing in mining pools, wallets, and savings tools, hosted its “Crypto Battle” in collaboration with BeInCrypto. This live online event pitted two experts against each other: Michael Wrubel, a YouTuber and analyst advocating high-risk, aggressive altcoin plays, and Jan Warmus, EMCD’s Sales Director, championing conservative, […] The post Understanding EMCD’s Crypto Battle— A Clash of Strategies appeared first on Tekedia.

Nigeria’s unavailability of essential medicines at pharmacies sits at nearly 65%, one of the highest in Africa.

In the six months to September (H1 FY26), Kenya’s biggest telco reported 37.9 million one-month active M-Pesa users, compared with 37.5 million mobile subscribers, per its latest investor presentation.

A major milestone in global connectivity just quietly happened, and its impact on Africa’s digital future is massive. Meta, in partnership with Bayobab (MTN Group), Orange, center3, Telecom Egypt, Vodafone Group, and WIOCC (telecommunications companies), announced the completion and activation of the core 2Africa Subsea Cable system. The 2Africa system is set to transform connectivity for […]