X has begun rolling out a “dislike” button specifically for replies, along with related features to help filter and manage reply quality. It’s currently in a limited, phased rollout; server-side, so not everyone sees it yet—update your app and check replies under posts. The button appears as a broken heart or thumbs-down icon next to […] The post X Has Begun Rolling Out a “Dislike” Button Specifically for Replies  appeared first on Tekedia.

Messari, a prominent cryptocurrency data and research firm, recently underwent a significant leadership change and strategic restructuring. CEO Eric Turner stepped down from his role. Turner, who had served as interim CEO since July 2024, following the resignation of founder Ryan Selkis amid controversy, will continue as an advisor to the company. Diran Li, Messari’s […] The post Messari Underwent Leadership Change with Significant Pivot to AI Agents  appeared first on Tekedia.

XRP has flipped BNB in market capitalization, reclaiming the fourth-largest cryptocurrency spot behind Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Tether USDT. CoinMarketCap shows XRP’s market cap surging to around $92–93.4 billion with some reports hitting up to $93.7B+, narrowly surpassing BNB’s roughly $91–92 billion. This shift occurred amid a strong rally for XRP, with its price climbing to […] The post XRP Flipped BNB in Market Capitalization Reclaiming 4th Largest Crypto  appeared first on Tekedia.

Aster, the privacy-focused perpetual futures DEX originally built on chains like BNB Chain and backed by YZi Labs, associated with Binance’s ecosystem, has stealth-launched the genesis phase of Aster Chain — its own dedicated Layer 1 blockchain. The launch was described as “stealth” in community discussions because it rolled out quietly without massive pre-hype, with […] The post Aster Stealth Launches the Genesis Phase of Aster Chain  appeared first on Tekedia.

Mastercard has announced a definitive agreement to acquire BVNK for up to $1.8 billion, including $300 million in contingent payments. The acquisition marks a significant step in Mastercard’s strategy to deepen its presence in digital assets and strengthen its ability to facilitate value movement across currencies, payment rails, and regions. As the world’s second-largest payment […] The post Mastercard Moves to Acquire BVNK in $1.8 Billion Deal, Signaling Rising Demand For Stablecoin Infrastructure appeared first on Tekedia.

U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded approximately $202 million in net inflows on March 16, 2026 (Eastern Time), extending a positive streak to six consecutive days of inflows. This marks renewed institutional demand after earlier periods of hesitation or outflows in 2026. BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) led the day with around $139 million or up […] The post US Spot Bitcoin ETFs Recorded Approximately $202M in Net Inflows on March 16 2026 appeared first on Tekedia.

TECNO CAMON 50, CAMON 50 Pro, and CAMON 50 Ultra 5G Redefine Camera Power and AI Productivity in One Flagship Series. TECNO has introduced the TECNO CAMON 50 Series, unveiling CAMON 50, CAMON 50 Pro, and CAMON 50 Ultra… TechCity

Dangote Industries Limited has signed a $4.2 billion natural gas supply agreement with GCL Group, locking in a 25-year energy stream for a planned fertilizer complex in Ethiopia in what is shaping up to be one of the most ambitious industrial projects on the continent. The deal, signed in Lagos by Aliko Dangote, underpins a […] The post Dangote Seals $4.2bn China Gas Deal to Anchor Ethiopia Fertilizer Hub Amid Global Supply Disruptions appeared first on Tekedia.

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has stripped Senegal of its Africa Cup of Nations title and awarded the championship to Morocco, following a dramatic and disputed final that has now escalated into a legal battle. In a statement released Tuesday, CAF said Senegal had forfeited the match after players temporarily left the pitch in […] The post Senegal to Appeal to CAS as CAF Strips AFCON Title, Crowns Morocco After Controversial Final appeared first on Tekedia.

In a highly unusual ruling blending corporate governance, contract law, and the real-world application of generative AI, Vice Chancellor Lori Will of the Delaware Court of Chancery ordered South Korean game publisher Krafton Inc. on Monday to immediately reinstate the ousted leadership of its U.S. subsidiary, Unknown Worlds Entertainment — the studio behind the acclaimed […] The post Court Orders South Korean Gamemaker Krafton to Reinstate Unknown Worlds Leadership appeared first on Tekedia.

China on Wednesday publicly dangled the promise of stable energy and resource security for Taiwan under Beijing’s rule, framing “peaceful reunification” as a shield against the global energy turbulence caused by the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. Chen Binhua, spokesperson for China’s Taiwan Affairs Office, told reporters in Beijing that Taiwan compatriots would enjoy “better […] The post China Offers Taiwan Energy Security Under ‘Reunification’ as Middle East War Disrupts Global LNG Flows appeared first on Tekedia.

Crypto users rarely stay beginners for long. Many start with simple spot purchases but later move into derivatives, automated strategies, or higher-frequency trading. Choosing the best crypto exchange for your trading plans early – before you go all in – helps avoid migrating funds, repeating KYC, and learning a new interface. India now requires crypto […] The post Best Crypto Exchanges in India for Beginners and Experienced Traders appeared first on Tekedia.

The email sent to users on Wednesday provides the first concrete dates for a restructuring first reported by TechCabal on March 5, months after the $3 billion takeover of MultiChoice by the French broadcaster. All Shomax subscriptions will end on March 31, and users will be required to subscribe afresh for DStv Stream.

The price of Bitcoin has stalled after climbing as high as $75,963 on Tuesday, with expectations of breaking above the $76,000 level. However, the leading cryptocurrency retraced on Wednesday, falling below $73,000 and reversing part of its recent gains. At the time of reporting, Bitcoin was trading at $72,752, marking a notable pullback from its […] The post Bitcoin Pulls Back Below $73K as Market Awaits Fed Signals Amid Rising Volatility appeared first on Tekedia.

Financial market analyst and bestselling author Robert Kiyosaki has once again sounded an alarm on the global financial markets. Kiyosaki in a recent post on X claimed that  the “biggest bubble in history” is on the verge of popping, advising followers to accumulate Bitcoin, gold, silver, and Ethereum immediately, before a massive crash happens. He […] The post Robert Kiyosaki Warns of Imminent Biggest Bubble Burst – Urges Buying Bitcoin, Gold, Silver, And Ethereum appeared first on Tekedia.

OpenSea has delayed the launch of its highly anticipated SEA token, originally planned to begin rollout steps around March 30, 2026 with broader Q1 expectations. OpenSea CEO Devin Finzer announced the postponement citing challenging conditions in the crypto market. He emphasized that “$SEA only launches once” and the team prefers to wait for stronger conditions […] The post OpenSea Delays $SEA TGE Citing Challenging Market Conditions  appeared first on Tekedia.

The U.S. government has confirmed that Tesla and LG Energy Solution will jointly develop a $4.3 billion lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery manufacturing facility in Lansing, Michigan, in a move that underscores a deeper structural shift in the global energy and battery industry. The plant, expected to begin production in 2027, will supply prismatic LFP […] The post Tesla and LG Energy to Build $4.3 Billion Battery Plant in the U.S. appeared first on Tekedia.

Aqua-Spark, a Netherlands-based aquaculture investment firm, has held the final close of its Africa-focused fund at EUR 41.7 million (approximately $48 million). The fund targets investments across Sub-Saharan Africa’s aquaculture value chain, backing infrastructure, technology, and supply chain companies working to scale sustainable fish farming. Launched in 2021, the fund is backed by development finance […] The post Dutch Firm Aqua-Spark Closes $48M Fund to Scale Sustainable Fish Farming Across Africa appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Tekedia Capital is pleased to announce our investment in Piris Labs. Piris Labs is building a full-stack AI inference platform designed to eliminate one of the most critical constraints in modern computing: the data movement bottleneck. By combining proprietary photonic hardware with a vertically integrated software stack, the company addresses the “memory wall” that limits […] The post Tekedia Capital Invests in Piris Labs Which Is Pioneering Photonics for Future of AI appeared first on Tekedia.

Afreximbank Academy (AFRACAD) has opened registration for the 2026 edition of its Certificate of Trade Finance in Africa (COTFIA) programme, with a deadline of 31 May 2026. The programme targets banking professionals and trade finance practitioners looking to deepen their understanding of international trade finance, with specific attention to the African Continental Free Trade Area […] The post Afreximbank Opens Registration for 2026 Trade Finance Certification, Offers 50% Scholarships appeared first on Tech In Africa.

​​In a statement on Wednesday, the Washington-based multilateral lender said PricewaterhouseCoopers Associates Africa Ltd, based in Mauritius, along with its Kenyan and Rwandan affiliates, engaged in “collusive and fraudulent practices” linked to the Eastern Electricity Highway Project, a flagship initiative to transmit hydropower from Ethiopia to Kenya.

Amazon has expanded its ultrafast delivery push across the United States, introducing one-hour and three-hour delivery services in thousands of locations, marking a decisive escalation in the race to dominate convenience-driven commerce. The company said three-hour delivery is now available in about 2,000 cities and towns, with one-hour service active in hundreds of those markets. […] The post Amazon Accelerates into One-hour and Three-hour Delivery, Betting on Speed as the Next Leverage in Retail appeared first on Tekedia.

Recent forensic analysis in an ongoing Argentine judicial investigation has uncovered a draft document alleging a $5 million payment arrangement tied to President Javier Milei’s promotion of the LIBRA memecoin in February 2025. The document was recovered from the phone of crypto lobbyist Mauricio Novelli during a digital forensics examination by DATIP; a specialized unit […] The post Forensic Analysis Uncovered Draft Document Alleging a $5M tied to Javier Milei’s Promotion of LIBRA  appeared first on Tekedia.

These days, I see guys glued to their phones at roadside tea stalls, playing online card games. Online gambling is booming in Nepal. Instead of dressing up and going to big casinos, we can just relax at home with our smartphones and enjoy everything from poker to slots. It’s discreet and convenient; deposits and withdrawals […] The post Is Online Gambling Safe in Nepal? A 2026 Guide to Trusted Nepal Online Casinos and Instant Withdrawals appeared first on Tekedia.

One glimpse inside the NPR77 and Tan Sri Ngai Koh Peng‘s influence is apparent‚ though his style is not so ostentatious? But to him‚ iGaming is not just an opportunity; it is a function of the trust his customers put in his stewardship? Armed with wide-ranging experience and knowledge of the Nepalese market‚ Tan Sri […] The post Tan Sri Ngai Koh Peng: The Visionary Behind NPR77 Nepal appeared first on Tekedia.

Shares of Samsung Electronics climbed as much as 5% on Tuesday after Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang confirmed the South Korean firm is manufacturing chips tied to Nvidia’s latest artificial intelligence push, offering a potential turning point for Samsung’s struggling foundry business. The stock was last up about 4.3% at 196,800 won, after briefly touching 198,000 […] The post Samsung Shares Surge 5% as Nvidia Endorsement Boosts Hopes for Foundry Turnaround appeared first on Tekedia.

A viral artificial intelligence trend sweeping China has rapidly morphed from grassroots experimentation into a full-scale corporate scramble, before drawing swift scrutiny from regulators and state institutions. At the center of the frenzy is OpenClaw, an open-source “agentic” AI system capable of executing tasks autonomously — from simple commands to complex workflows — prompting comparisons […] The post OpenClaw: China’s ‘Lobster’ AI Frenzy Sparks Tech Land Grab, Then Triggers Security Backlash appeared first on Tekedia.

Abra, a digital asset wealth management platform, announced that it plans to go public via a SPAC merger. The San Francisco-based company Abra Financial Holdings has entered into a definitive business combination agreement with New Providence Acquisition Corp. III (Nasdaq: NPACU), a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC). The deal values Abra at a pre-money equity […] The post Abra Plans to go Public Via SPAC Merger with New Providence Acquisition Corp appeared first on Tekedia.

SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won said Monday that the global shortage of semiconductor wafers is expected to continue until at least 2030, driven by relentless demand for high-bandwidth memory (HBM) and other advanced chips powering artificial intelligence applications. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of Nvidia’s GTC developer conference, Chey — whose SK Hynix is […] The post SK Hynix Chairman Chey Tae-won Warns Global Chip Wafer Shortage Likely to Persist Until 2030 appeared first on Tekedia.

These adjustments translate to increases of roughly 3.6%–3.7% for most permanent grants, slightly above the current inflation outlook.

Hurupay is betting that a narrow focus on remote workers, lean operations, and stablecoin rails can support a sustainable business in one of Africa’s most crowded fintech markets. The bet has a tailwind: stablecoins already account for at least 43% of all crypto transaction volume in Sub-Saharan Africa, and the region moved over $205 billion in on-chain value between July 2024 and June 2025, according to blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis.

Umu Abia, this Friday, I will be speaking at the Abia State Technological Skills Acquisition Centre (ATSAC) Mentorship Session on the theme: “The Emerging Tech Economy: Opportunities for Abia Youth.”   We will explore the mindset, capabilities, and practical skills young people need to succeed in today’s rapidly evolving economy.   In the coming weeks, […] The post Join Me At ATSAC Mentorship Session This Friday appeared first on Tekedia.

According to Jovago.com, the persistent rise in the use of smartphones and tablets within the country has led to a mobile revolution in Nigeria. Essentially, people now tend to seek mobile solutions more often and thus enhance the growth of the mobile app development industry. While there is already a long list of both old […]

 Half the writers you know already lean on artificial intelligence. Nearly 50 percent of professional authors now weave at least one AI tool into their daily workflow, according to an Automateed industry survey. That rise tracks reality: drafting a novel is demanding, and even veterans face plot knots, flat description, or scenes that stall. Traditional […] The post Best AI Writing Assistant for Fiction: Top 11 Tools to Elevate Your Novel in 2026 appeared first on Tekedia.

The hire follows the February appointment of Michael Muriuki as chief product and technology officer.

However, the path forward wasn’t immediately clear. "I actually considered product management, but I wasn’t sure how to get in," she recalls.