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Meta, Roblox Agree To Strengthen Child-Safety Measures in Philippines
Meta and gaming platform Roblox have agreed to strengthen protections for children and teenagers in the Philippines, including age verification, parental controls and faster removal of harmful content, as pressure mounts on technology companies to take greater responsibility for online safety. Philippine Information and Communications Technology Secretary Henry Aguda said on Thursday that the companies […] The post Meta, Roblox Agree To Strengthen Child-Safety Measures in Philippines appeared first on Tekedia.
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Warsh Signals Fed May Need to Raise Rates if Inflation Fails to Return to 2%
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh delivered his clearest warning yet that the U.S. central bank could raise interest rates if inflation fails to move convincingly toward its 2% target, shifting the policy debate at a time when markets have been expecting monetary easing. Speaking at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City’s annual economic symposium […] The post Warsh Signals Fed May Need to Raise Rates if Inflation Fails to Return to 2% appeared first on Tekedia.
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Google Changes EU Search Policy to Avoid Potential Antitrust Fine
Alphabet’s Google said on Friday that it will change how it applies its site reputation abuse policy in Europe, responding to concerns from EU regulators that the measure could unfairly penalize publishers and expose the company to a potentially significant antitrust fine. The change follows an investigation by the European Commission under the Digital Markets […] The post Google Changes EU Search Policy to Avoid Potential Antitrust Fine appeared first on Tekedia.
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Pump.fun, Ethereum ETFs and Hyperliquid Drive Fresh Crypto Momentum
The crypto market is once again speaking in the language it knows best: momentum, speculation, and the intoxicating pull of fear of missing out. Across memecoins, Ethereum exchange-traded funds, and the rapidly expanding Hyperliquid ecosystem, capital is moving with renewed urgency. What began as scattered sparks of activity is becoming a broader flame, illuminating a […] The post Pump.fun, Ethereum ETFs and Hyperliquid Drive Fresh Crypto Momentum appeared first on Tekedia.
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US Judge Blocks Pentagon Blacklisting Of Anthropic As A National Security Supply-Chain Risk
A U.S. judge on Thursday blocked the Pentagon from blacklisting Anthropic as a national security supply-chain risk, handing the Claude maker a significant legal victory in its escalating dispute with the Trump administration over how artificial intelligence should be used in military operations. U.S. District Judge Rita Lin ruled that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth had […] The post US Judge Blocks Pentagon Blacklisting Of Anthropic As A National Security Supply-Chain Risk appeared first on Tekedia.
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Salesforce Pushes Back Against the SaaSpocalypse as AI Rewrites Enterprise Software
For months, a dark cloud has hovered over the enterprise software industry. The fear has been simple but powerful: if artificial intelligence can perform the work once handled by expensive software applications, why would companies continue paying for those applications? The anxiety has become known as the “SaaSpocalypse,” a vision of software subscriptions collapsing under […] The post Salesforce Pushes Back Against the SaaSpocalypse as AI Rewrites Enterprise Software appeared first on Tekedia.
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The U.S. SEC Has Sent Crypto Custody Reforms to the White House for Review
The journey of cryptocurrency into the heart of traditional finance has never been a straight road. It has been a winding path of innovation, skepticism, regulation, and occasional uncertainty. Now, another signpost has appeared on that road: the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has sent crypto custody reforms to the White House for review, advancing […] The post The U.S. SEC Has Sent Crypto Custody Reforms to the White House for Review appeared first on Tekedia.
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AI, Bitcoin’s Lightning Network, and a New Wave of ETF Capital
The story of crypto is often written in the language of speed: faster blocks, faster transactions, faster adoption, faster money. Yet sometimes, the most important moment in a fast-moving industry is the moment someone stops to look beneath the surface. This week, artificial intelligence has done exactly that, uncovering a critical bug in Bitcoin’s Lightning […] The post AI, Bitcoin’s Lightning Network, and a New Wave of ETF Capital appeared first on Tekedia.
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Elon Musk Predicts SpaceX Could Reach $3.5 Trillion in Revenue by 2033
Elon Musk has offered an ambitious glimpse into SpaceX’s financial future, projecting that the aerospace company could generate as much money in 2023. On August 27, 2026, Musk said on X that his best guess is for the company to reach $3.5 trillion in annual revenue around 2033, offering a glimpse into his ambitious outlook […] The post Elon Musk Predicts SpaceX Could Reach $3.5 Trillion in Revenue by 2033 appeared first on Tekedia.
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Swiss-Based Blockchain Company Lisk to Shut Down as it Pivots to Financial Operations Platform
Lisk, a Swiss-based blockchain project is shutting down its network as it pivots toward building a financial operations platform for businesses, marking a significant shift in its strategy. The company is repositioning itself as a modern money operations platform for businesses, designed to help finance and operations teams manage accounts, payments, and approvals in a […] The post Swiss-Based Blockchain Company Lisk to Shut Down as it Pivots to Financial Operations Platform appeared first on Tekedia.
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AI’s New Frontier: From Cyber Defense to DeepSeek’s $74 Billion Ambition
Artificial intelligence is beginning to resemble a new kind of infrastructure—less like a machine sitting quietly inside a laboratory and more like electricity flowing through the veins of the digital world. Its power is immense, but so is the shadow it casts. As AI systems become more capable, the battlefield surrounding them is changing, and […] The post AI’s New Frontier: From Cyber Defense to DeepSeek’s $74 Billion Ambition appeared first on Tekedia.
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The AI Trade Faces a Political Reckoning
The greatest near-term threat to the artificial intelligence trade may not be hidden inside an earnings report, a weaker revenue forecast, or a disappointing product launch. It may be waiting somewhere far less predictable: at the ballot box. For years, the AI boom has been presented as an almost unstoppable technological sunrise. Billions of dollars […] The post The AI Trade Faces a Political Reckoning appeared first on Tekedia.
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Cloud Recording Explained: How to Capture TikTok Live Streams Even When Your Phone Is Off
Cloud Recording Explained: How to Capture TikTok Live Streams Even When Your Phone Is Off Live broadcasts vanish the instant they end — unless something captures them while they’re happening. This poses a… TechCity
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The Government’s Bitcoin Wallet Stirs the Market Again
Markets are often moved by numbers, but sometimes they are moved by whispers. A wallet address can become a headline, a transaction can become a rumor, and a few dozen Bitcoin can cast a shadow far larger than their actual value. That is the atmosphere surrounding the latest movement from a wallet associated with seized […] The post The Government’s Bitcoin Wallet Stirs the Market Again appeared first on Tekedia.
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Gold Holds Above $4,600 as Inflation, Yields and the Dollar Test Bullion’s August Rally
Gold stood firm above $4,600 an ounce on Thursday, reclaiming some of the ground it lost in the previous session as investors weighed a hotter-than-expected inflation reading against the metal’s remarkable August advance. Bullion rose as much as 0.7%, showing that despite pressure from a stronger dollar and rising Treasury yields, the appetite for gold […] The post Gold Holds Above $4,600 as Inflation, Yields and the Dollar Test Bullion’s August Rally appeared first on Tekedia.
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Marvell Shares Slide as AI Expectations Outrun Strong Earnings and $18bn Revenue Outlook
Marvell Technology shares fell about 8% in premarket trading on Friday even after the chipmaker delivered stronger-than-expected second-quarter results and raised its long-term revenue outlook, highlighting how demanding investor expectations have become across the AI semiconductor industry. The reaction was less a verdict on Marvell’s current business than a warning about the burden of expectations […] The post Marvell Shares Slide as AI Expectations Outrun Strong Earnings and $18bn Revenue Outlook appeared first on Tekedia.
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Bitcoin, Nvidia and the Changing Shape of the Market
Bitcoin has returned to the center of the global macro conversation, climbing toward $81,000 as investors position themselves around one of the defining moments of the week: Kevin Warsh’s first keynote at Jackson Hole. Across equities, artificial intelligence, gold, and monetary markets, capital is moving in ways that suggest investors are reassessing Bitcoin’s role. The […] The post Bitcoin, Nvidia and the Changing Shape of the Market appeared first on Tekedia.
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Beyond the Model: Why Infrastructure Discipline Will Decide the Next Phase of Enterprise AI – An Interview With Quali CEO Lior Koriat
In the race to operationalize artificial intelligence at scale, enterprises are discovering that model performance alone is no longer the decisive factor. As organizations commit to multi-year investments in expensive GPU capacity and complex hybrid environments, a quieter but more consequential challenge has emerged: how to govern that infrastructure with the same discipline once reserved […] The post Beyond the Model: Why Infrastructure Discipline Will Decide the Next Phase of Enterprise AI – An Interview With Quali CEO Lior Koriat appeared first on Tekedia.
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Hackers Used Cursor, SpaceX-Linked AI Coding Agent to Target Companies, Report Says
Russian-speaking cybercriminals used Cursor, an AI coding assistant now owned by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, to accelerate attacks against at least seven companies earlier this year, according to cybersecurity startup Gambit Security and data Reuters reviewed. The campaign provides another example of how commercially available AI systems are being repurposed by criminals to automate parts of […] The post Hackers Used Cursor, SpaceX-Linked AI Coding Agent to Target Companies, Report Says appeared first on Tekedia.
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Iran’s Oil Exports Plunge as Trump Uses Hormuz Blockade to Intensify Economic Pressure on Tehran
Iranian crude oil exports have collapsed in August as President Donald Trump’s administration relies increasingly on a naval blockade and financial sanctions to squeeze Tehran into accepting a deal to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has loaded about 260,000 barrels per day of crude for export at its ports so far this month, […] The post Iran’s Oil Exports Plunge as Trump Uses Hormuz Blockade to Intensify Economic Pressure on Tehran appeared first on Tekedia.
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OPay Plans Nigerian Exchange Listing as Fintech Giant Eyes $4 Billion U.S. IPO
OPay is preparing to list its shares on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), according to sources cited by NairaMetrics, potentially setting the stage for one of the most significant technology listings in the history of Nigeria’s capital market. The fintech company is expected to formally announce plans for the domestic listing soon, although the timing, valuation, […] The post OPay Plans Nigerian Exchange Listing as Fintech Giant Eyes $4 Billion U.S. IPO appeared first on Tekedia.
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Claude Cowork Launches Built-In Browser, Expanding AI’s Role in Everyday Work
Anthropic’s Claude Cowork is taking another step toward becoming a more capable workplace assistant with the launch of a built-in browser. The development represents a significant evolution in how users interact with artificial intelligence. Moving beyond traditional chat interfaces and toward systems that can actively navigate digital environments to complete tasks. The introduction of a […] The post Claude Cowork Launches Built-In Browser, Expanding AI’s Role in Everyday Work appeared first on Tekedia.
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OpenAI, Anthropic, Microsoft Join 116-Entity Push for Stronger Cyber Defenses as AI Attacks Accelerate
OpenAI, Anthropic, Microsoft, Advanced Micro Devices and more than 100 other companies and organizations have called on businesses and governments to urgently strengthen cybersecurity defenses as increasingly capable artificial intelligence systems raise the speed and sophistication of cyberattacks. The 116 signatories said organizations have a limited window to improve their defenses before AI-driven attacks become […] The post OpenAI, Anthropic, Microsoft Join 116-Entity Push for Stronger Cyber Defenses as AI Attacks Accelerate appeared first on Tekedia.
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Crypto Investors Eye NFTs and Memecoins as DeFi Security Risks Persist
The crypto market continues to demonstrate the contrasting forces shaping the digital-asset industry, with renewed enthusiasm for NFTs and memecoins unfolding alongside another major decentralized-finance security incident. Three developments in particular are attracting attention: ACK’s launch of 9,999 Argonauts, the continued strength of Robinhood-listed memes with CASHCAT reaching a new all-time high, and an ongoing […] The post Crypto Investors Eye NFTs and Memecoins as DeFi Security Risks Persist appeared first on Tekedia.
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Coinbase Expands BTC-Backed Mortgages as Bitcoin Moves Deeper Into Traditional Finance
Coinbase is expanding the role of Bitcoin in the mortgage market, highlighting how the world’s largest cryptocurrency is increasingly moving beyond trading and investment into mainstream financial services. The development reflects a broader push to make Bitcoin-backed lending more accessible while giving cryptocurrency holders another way to unlock liquidity without selling their digital assets. The […] The post Coinbase Expands BTC-Backed Mortgages as Bitcoin Moves Deeper Into Traditional Finance appeared first on Tekedia.
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Pump.fun Adds HyperEVM Support as SAVE ETH NFT Collection Launches on FWA
The crypto ecosystem continues to expand across networks and digital asset categories as Pump.fun adds support for HyperEVM while the SAVE ETH NFT collection launches on FWA. The two developments highlight a broader trend in the industry: users, creators, and liquidity are increasingly moving across blockchain ecosystems in search of lower costs, new audiences, and […] The post Pump.fun Adds HyperEVM Support as SAVE ETH NFT Collection Launches on FWA appeared first on Tekedia.
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Anthropic Unveils Hardware Standard To Help AI Agents Control Machines As It Pushes Into Physical World
Anthropic on Thursday unveiled a new interface designed to make it easier for artificial intelligence agents to communicate with and operate programmable machines, marking a deeper push by the Claude developer into robotics, scientific equipment and industrial automation. The Model Hardware Standard, or MHS, is intended to provide a common way for AI agents to […] The post Anthropic Unveils Hardware Standard To Help AI Agents Control Machines As It Pushes Into Physical World appeared first on Tekedia.
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Z.ai Claims New AI Model Runs Entirely on Chinese Chips, Shares Rise 8%
Chinese artificial intelligence company Z.ai said on Wednesday that its latest model can handle online requests entirely on domestically produced semiconductors, underpinning the rapid push by China’s AI industry to reduce its reliance on foreign chips amid tightening U.S. technology restrictions. Z.ai said its new GLM-5.3-Flash model was powered by 100,000 China-made chips to process […] The post Z.ai Claims New AI Model Runs Entirely on Chinese Chips, Shares Rise 8% appeared first on Tekedia.
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Salesforce Raises Outlook As Partnership With Anthropic Strengthens Its Case Against The “Saaspocalypse”
Salesforce raised its full-year revenue and profit forecasts on Wednesday and deepened its partnership with Anthropic, giving investors fresh evidence that the rise of generative AI may be creating a new growth engine for the enterprise software giant rather than simply threatening its traditional business. Shares of Salesforce jumped 14% in extended trading after the […] The post Salesforce Raises Outlook As Partnership With Anthropic Strengthens Its Case Against The “Saaspocalypse” appeared first on Tekedia.
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Why Stablecoins Are Becoming a Strategic Priority for Banks
The banking industry is entering a new phase in the stablecoin race, with more than a dozen major financial institutions moving forward with plans to develop or support stablecoin projects. The shift marks a significant change in attitude from traditional banks, many of which previously viewed privately issued digital currencies as a competitive threat to […] The post Why Stablecoins Are Becoming a Strategic Priority for Banks appeared first on Tekedia.
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Kenya’s Flowt Secures Pre-Seed Backing to Expand Financing for Climate-Smart Business
Nairobi-based fintech startup Flowt has completed the first close of its pre-seed funding round as it looks to expand access to working capital for climate-focused small businesses across Africa. The company secured backing from Delta40 Fund I and Impacc, alongside grant support from the Argidius Foundation. The amount raised has not been publicly disclosed. Flowt […] The post Kenya’s Flowt Secures Pre-Seed Backing to Expand Financing for Climate-Smart Business appeared first on Tech In Africa.
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Swvl Expands Strategic Funding Round to $14.5M to Accelerate US Growth
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Overcoming the Challenges of Purpose-Driven Entrepreneurship
Purpose-driven entrepreneurship comes with a unique set of pressures. Founders in this space aren’t just trying to build a profitable business, they’re also trying to prove that profit and purpose can coexist. That balancing act creates challenges most traditional startups never have to deal with, and plenty of well-meaning founders struggle to get it right. […] The post Overcoming the Challenges of Purpose-Driven Entrepreneurship appeared first on Tekedia.
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“Study Bitcoin, it is Digital Capital” — Michael Saylor
Michael Saylor has urged investors and the broader financial world to take a closer look at Bitcoin, describing the cryptocurrency as “digital capital” and arguing that it represents a new form of capital for the digital age. In a post on X, he wrote, “Bitcoin is Digital Capital. Study it”, quoting Strategy’s Bitcoin Investor Guide, […] The post “Study Bitcoin, it is Digital Capital” — Michael Saylor appeared first on Tekedia.
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SK Hynix Bets On Prolonged AI Chip Boom With $4 Billion U.S. HBM Expansion
SK Hynix said on Thursday it plans to begin volume production of its next-generation HBM4E memory chips at its Indiana facility in the third quarter of 2029, as the South Korean chipmaker prepares for what its chief executive expects to be a prolonged shortage of advanced memory driven by the expansion of artificial intelligence. Chief […] The post SK Hynix Bets On Prolonged AI Chip Boom With $4 Billion U.S. HBM Expansion appeared first on Tekedia.
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