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Top 9 Best Apps for Staking Crypto in 2026
Crypto staking is entering one of its strongest phases ever. As the crypto market matures and proof-of-stake (PoS) networks continue scaling, staking has become a mainstream way for investors to earn predictable, low-effort passive income. In 2026, the competition among the best crypto staking platforms will be fierce but will also create excellent opportunities for […] The post Top 9 Best Apps for Staking Crypto in 2026 appeared first on Tekedia.
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Why Custom Made Furniture Can Change Your Home
There’s a certain thrill in walking into a room and feeling, yep, this is mine. Store-bought furniture is fine—sometimes even pretty—but it rarely fits just right. That’s where custom made furniture comes in. It’s not just about owning a chair or a table. It’s about shaping your space so it feels intentional. The first time […]
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Luno and AltSchool Africa Launch Africa’s Largest Fully Funded Crypto Education Initiative
Global cryptocurrency platform Luno, founded in Africa, and AltSchool Africa, an accredited online learning platform, have announced a strategic partnership to provide high-quality, fully funded crypto education to 15,000 Nigerian residents through a beginner-friendly course titled “Demystifying Crypto for Africans.” This initiative, now the largest crypto education program in Africa, represents a significant step in […] The post Luno and AltSchool Africa Launch Africa’s Largest Fully Funded Crypto Education Initiative appeared first on Tech In Africa.
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Central Bank of Liberia Launches Transformational Inclusive Instant Payments System (IIPS) Powered by Mojaloop
The Mojaloop Foundation, in partnership with the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL), ThitsaWorks (a Singapore-based company), and The AfricaNenda Foundation, has announced the launch of the Liberian Inclusive Instant Payments System (IIPS). This modern, real-time interoperable payments platform is powered by Mojaloop, an open-source infrastructure designed to promote digital financial inclusion. The IIPS will primarily […] The post Central Bank of Liberia Launches Transformational Inclusive Instant Payments System (IIPS) Powered by Mojaloop appeared first on Tech In Africa.
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CardinalStone Capital Advisers Launches $120M Fund to Support SMEs Across West Africa
CardinalStone Capital Advisers, a Nigerian fund manager, plans to allocate the proceeds from its second fund to high-growth small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Nigeria, Ghana, and Francophone West Africa, including Ivory Coast and Senegal. The firm is preparing to launch a new investment vehicle focused on SMEs in West Africa. Named CardinalStone Capital Advisers […] The post CardinalStone Capital Advisers Launches $120M Fund to Support SMEs Across West Africa appeared first on Tech In Africa.
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👨🏿‍🚀TechCabal Daily – Fynding a way to SA
In today's edition: Outage for Standard Bank customers || Fynd finds its way to South Africa || WIOCC’s $65M data centre push || Cool Stuff 😎
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Hang Seng Bank Endorses HSBC’s $13.6bn Take-Private Bid as Property Market Strains Intensify
Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Bank said on Monday that an independent board committee has concluded that HSBC’s $13.6 billion proposal to take the lender private is fair and reasonable, urging minority shareholders to vote in favor of the deal in what would be a major consolidation move in the city’s banking sector. Under the proposal, […] The post Hang Seng Bank Endorses HSBC’s $13.6bn Take-Private Bid as Property Market Strains Intensify appeared first on Tekedia.
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Trump Administration Launches ‘U.S. Tech Force’ to Recruit 1,000 Engineers To Accelerate AI Adoption
The Trump administration has officially launched the “U.S. Tech Force,” a major new federal initiative aimed at recruiting approximately 1,000 elite engineers, data scientists, and technology specialists to significantly accelerate the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and modernize critical federal government infrastructure. Announced by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM), the program is framed […] The post Trump Administration Launches ‘U.S. Tech Force’ to Recruit 1,000 Engineers To Accelerate AI Adoption appeared first on Tekedia.
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Spain Escalates Clampdown on Short-Term Rentals With €64m Fine on Airbnb
Spain has stepped up its battle against short-term tourist rentals by fining Airbnb €64 million ($75 million) for advertising unlicensed holiday homes, a move that places one of the world’s largest accommodation platforms at the center of the country’s deepening housing crisis debate. The fine, announced on Monday by the Consumer Rights Ministry, is equivalent […] The post Spain Escalates Clampdown on Short-Term Rentals With €64m Fine on Airbnb appeared first on Tekedia.
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Cencora Moves to Tighten Grip on U.S. Cancer Care With $5bn OneOncology Deal
U.S. drug distributor Cencora said on Monday it will take majority control of cancer care network OneOncology in a transaction valued at about $5 billion, marking a major step in its strategy to deepen its role in oncology services and specialty drug distribution. Under the terms of the deal, Cencora will buy most of the […] The post Cencora Moves to Tighten Grip on U.S. Cancer Care With $5bn OneOncology Deal appeared first on Tekedia.
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Nvidia Acquires SchedMD to Expand Open-Source Workload Management for AI
Nvidia has announced the strategic acquisition of SchedMD, the developer behind the widely adopted open-source workload management system, Slurm. NVIDIA today announced it has acquired SchedMD — the leading developer of Slurm, an open-source workload management system for high-performance computing (HPC) and AI — to help strengthen the open-source software ecosystem and drive AI innovation […] The post Nvidia Acquires SchedMD to Expand Open-Source Workload Management for AI appeared first on Tekedia.
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Nvidia Weighs H200 Production Ramp as China Orders Surge After U.S. Export Green Light
Nvidia is considering ramping up production of its H200 graphics processing units as demand from Chinese customers accelerates following fresh approval from the Trump administration to resume sales of the chips to China, according to a Reuters report citing people familiar with the matter. The H200 is the most powerful chip from Nvidia’s previous Hopper […] The post Nvidia Weighs H200 Production Ramp as China Orders Surge After U.S. Export Green Light appeared first on Tekedia.
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Nigeria’s Inflation Eases Sharply to 14.45% in November as Base Effects and Price Pressures Recede
Nigeria’s headline inflation rate slowed markedly to 14.45% in November 2025, down from 16.05% in October, signaling a notable easing in price pressures after a prolonged period of elevated inflation. The latest figures, released on Monday by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), show a month-on-month decline of 1.6 percentage points, one of the sharpest […] The post Nigeria’s Inflation Eases Sharply to 14.45% in November as Base Effects and Price Pressures Recede appeared first on Tekedia.
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Zoom Brings AI Assistant to Web with Unveiling of Companion 3.0
Zoom has unveiled AI Companion 3.0, a sweeping update that redefines the platform as a comprehensive, AI-first productivity ecosystem extending far beyond its video conferencing origins. The release introduces a dedicated web surface for the AI assistant and, critically, democratizes access to core AI features for users on the free Basic tier. The company positions […] The post Zoom Brings AI Assistant to Web with Unveiling of Companion 3.0 appeared first on Tekedia.
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Netflix Pitches Warner Bros. Deal as Job-Saver and Growth Bet as Hollywood Braces for a Streaming Mega-Merger
Netflix’s co-chief executives, Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters, have moved to calm internal anxiety and external skepticism over the company’s audacious plan to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery’s core streaming and studio assets, framing the proposed $72 billion deal as a rare consolidation that strengthens Hollywood rather than hollowing it out. In a letter sent to […] The post Netflix Pitches Warner Bros. Deal as Job-Saver and Growth Bet as Hollywood Braces for a Streaming Mega-Merger appeared first on Tekedia.
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Thrive Capital Spins Up AI-Driven IT Services Platform, Appoints Former Palantir CIO Jim Siders as CEO of Shield
Thrive Holdings, the operating arm launched this year by Thrive Capital founder Josh Kushner, said on Monday it has appointed long-time Palantir executive Jim Siders as chief executive officer of Shield Technology Partners, a newly formed business focused on modernizing IT services through artificial intelligence. Siders joins Shield after spending more than 12 years at […] The post Thrive Capital Spins Up AI-Driven IT Services Platform, Appoints Former Palantir CIO Jim Siders as CEO of Shield appeared first on Tekedia.
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Meta Internal Documents Reveal Platforms Made Billions From Chinese Scam Ads
Internal Meta documents, spanning its finance, engineering, safety, and lobbying divisions over the past four years, reveal a stark conclusion: the social media giant was deriving a significant portion of its revenue from fraudulent advertisers originating in China, who were defrauding users across Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp worldwide. According to Reuters, though China’s government prohibits […] The post Meta Internal Documents Reveal Platforms Made Billions From Chinese Scam Ads appeared first on Tekedia.
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FTC and 21 U.S. States Escalate Legal Fight With Uber Over Subscription Billing and Cancellation Practices
U.S. regulators have intensified their legal challenge against Uber, accusing the ride-hailing and delivery giant of deceptive billing and cancellation practices tied to its Uber One subscription service, in a case that deepens scrutiny of how large tech platforms monetize recurring payments. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said on Monday that it, alongside attorneys general […] The post FTC and 21 U.S. States Escalate Legal Fight With Uber Over Subscription Billing and Cancellation Practices appeared first on Tekedia.
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Empowering Startups with Essential Legal and Consulting Services
Legal and consulting services are crucial for startups. We get it, most startup founders are busy building products and chasing customers. However, without a solid legal foundation, even the best business idea is set to crumble. Startups fail for a variety of reasons, but according to Fortune, legal challenges accounted for 18% of startup failures. […] The post Empowering Startups with Essential Legal and Consulting Services appeared first on Tekedia.
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Could LXYZ Become One of the Top Altcoins Researched Alongside Bitcoin and Ethereum This Cycle
South Asia has become the focus of attention of the crypto industry once again as regulatory developments in South Asia portend another round of adoption across the world. With Binance and HTX given the green light to pursue crypto licensing in Pakistan, key exchanges are establishing their roots in developing countries, transforming the dynamics of […] The post Could LXYZ Become One of the Top Altcoins Researched Alongside Bitcoin and Ethereum This Cycle appeared first on Tekedia.
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Crypto Market Structure Bill is on Track for Early 2026 Senate Debate
Recent developments in U.S. crypto legislation point to a potential breakthrough next year. The long-awaited digital asset market structure bill—aimed at clarifying regulatory oversight between the SEC and CFTC—has been a top priority for the industry. Negotiations have dragged on through 2025, but as of mid-December, Senate Banking Committee Chair Tim Scott (R-SC) is pushing […] The post Crypto Market Structure Bill is on Track for Early 2026 Senate Debate appeared first on Tekedia.
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EdgeX Surpasses Hyperliquid in 24-Hour Revenue
As of mid-December 2025, EdgeX, a decentralized perpetual futures exchange incubated by Amber Group has flipped Hyperliquid in daily fee/revenue generation, according to multiple sources tracking on-chain data including DeFiLlama. Recent posts and reports from December 14, 2025, highlight EdgeX taking the top spot in 24-hour protocol revenue among perp DEXs. This marks a significant […] The post EdgeX Surpasses Hyperliquid in 24-Hour Revenue appeared first on Tekedia.
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Correlation of Major Cryptos has been Unusually High over the Past Week
Correlations among major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and others appear to have been elevated in recent weeks as of mid-December 2025, aligning with broader market trends. High correlations often occur during periods of market stress or consolidation, when investors treat crypto as a single risk asset class rather than differentiating between individual projects. Bitcoin […] The post Correlation of Major Cryptos has been Unusually High over the Past Week appeared first on Tekedia.
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Bitcoin, ETH, and ADA Investors Look Beyond Large Caps as New Solana Projects Surface
Investors who monitor the trading of Bitcoin, Ethereum, Cardano and Solana of the LXYZ project on a trading screen. The recent collaboration of Ripple with AMINA Bank, the first European bank to implement Ripple Payments to facilitate near real-time cross-border settlements, has revived the interest towards the efficiency and interoperability of blockchain. Source: X The […] The post Bitcoin, ETH, and ADA Investors Look Beyond Large Caps as New Solana Projects Surface appeared first on Tekedia.
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Elon Musk – The Technoking on Voyage of Two Trillion-dollar Companies
In the Igbo Nation, the elders say that it takes the killing of one leopard to be called a killer of leopards. Excellence, once repeated, becomes legendary. In the startup world, fund managers celebrate when an entrepreneur builds a unicorn, a company valued at least $1 billion. But when that same entrepreneur builds two unicorns, […] The post Elon Musk – The Technoking on Voyage of Two Trillion-dollar Companies appeared first on Tekedia.
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Best Crypto to Buy as Investors Pivot From XRP to New Under-$0.005 Coin Showing Higher Profit Potential
With the market environment changing and investors re-evaluating their own standing, there has been an increased interest in new low-cost, high-utility assets. Little Pepe (LILPEPE) has become one of the most speculated and followed under-0.005. Most traders are expressing that capital moving out of XRP could increasingly redirect to newer projects in the ecosystem with […] The post Best Crypto to Buy as Investors Pivot From XRP to New Under-$0.005 Coin Showing Higher Profit Potential appeared first on Tekedia.
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India’s Fynd launches in South Africa with luxury retailer Surtee Group
Fynd, a Mumbai-headquartered  AI-powered unified commerce platform backed by Reliance Retail Ventures, has launched in South Africa and onboarded Surtee Group, one of the country’s most prominent luxury fashion retailers with 94 boutiques, as its first strategic partner.
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Why Some SOL and BNB Traders Are Adding LXYZ to Their Early?Stage Research Lists
The launch of Solana Firedancer increases performance and interest of LXYZ token presale among SOL and BNB holders. The Firedancer, which is a Solana validator, has officially been released on mainnet after three years of development, a move that is already changing the way blockchain performance is seen. As reported by the official update by […] The post Why Some SOL and BNB Traders Are Adding LXYZ to Their Early?Stage Research Lists appeared first on Tekedia.
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Crypto vs. Shares: What Every Beginner Investor Should Know
When people ask me how I started investing, I usually tell them that my journey began in places most newcomers ignore – server rooms buzzing with mining rigs, cheap electricity contracts, and endless nights monitoring hash rate fluctuations. Over the years I have also built a traditional investment portfolio consisting of shares, ETFs, and a […] The post Crypto vs. Shares: What Every Beginner Investor Should Know appeared first on Tekedia.
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Oversharing on Social Media is fueling Targeted Kidnappings
Kidnappings in South Africa increased by 6.8% in 2025. This translates to 4,571 cases reported to the South African Police Forces, making it a growing area of crime concern in the country. It’s become one of the fastest-growing violent crimes in the area, with technology making the threat even worse. Criminals are using digital footprints […]
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Ethio Telecom Expands 4G LTE Coverage to Cities Across Ethiopia
Ethio Telecom has announced the launch of its high-speed 4G LTE mobile network service in 93 cities across Ethiopia. The newly launched 4G LTE service delivers faster and more reliable mobile data, enabling customers to improve business operations, access digital services efficiently, and enjoy an enhanced mobile internet experience. Customers with 4G-compatible SIM cards can […]
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Africa Could Gain $1 Trillion in GDP Through AI by 2035 – AfDB Projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is poised to redefine the economic landscape of Africa by transforming industries, accelerating innovation, and boosting productivity across the continent. According to the African Development Bank (AfDB), if developed and deployed inclusively, AI could contribute up to US $1 trillion in additional GDP by 2035, nearly one-third of the continent’s current economic […] The post Africa Could Gain $1 Trillion in GDP Through AI by 2035 – AfDB Projects appeared first on Tekedia.
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Now Is Yours: Huawei Rolls Out Mate X7 Alongside a New Lineup of Innovative Products
Now Is Yours: Huawei Rolls Out Mate X7 Alongside a New Lineup of Innovative Products Guided by the design philosophy of pushing boundaries, the HUAWEI Mate X7 boasts a slim, yet durable design… TechCity
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Tax Accounting vs. Audit Services: What’s the Difference & Which Does Your Business Need?
As a business owner or startup founder, you’re expected to manage products, teams, operations, and finances—all at once. With so many responsibilities, it’s common to mix up the different financial services your business needs. The most common confusion? Understanding the difference between tax accounting and audit services. Both are essential. Both involve accounting professionals. But […] The post Tax Accounting vs. Audit Services: What’s the Difference & Which Does Your Business Need? appeared first on Tekedia.
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Michael Saylor’s Strategy Returns to Big Buys With 10,624 Bitcoin Acquisition
American Business intelligence company MicroStrategy after a brief slowdown in Bitcoin purchases amid market volatility, has recently scooped up 10,624 BTC for approximately $963 million, marking one of its largest weekly buys in months. Announcing the recent purchase, the company’s CEO Michael Saylor wrote on X, “Back to More Orange Dots”. His post celebrates MicroStrategy’s […] The post Michael Saylor’s Strategy Returns to Big Buys With 10,624 Bitcoin Acquisition appeared first on Tekedia.
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How Can Kenya’s AI Future Be Built on Trust, Data and Practical Automation
Over the past two years, Generative AI (GenAI) has captured global attention, including here in Kenya, thanks to its ability to draft content, summarize reports, and offer conversational assistance. These tools provide meaningful value, especially for teams looking to boost productivity and ease administrative workloads. However, GenAI represents only one part of the broader AI […]
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