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CasinoBonusesFinder: Redefining Bonus Discovery with Transparency and Smart Technology
How CasinoBonusesFinder Is Redefining Bonus Discovery Through Technology and Transparency Finding a genuinely usable casino promotion in the UK has become harder than it should be. Bonus lists go out of date quickly, terms are often vague, and many offers vanish just when a player tries to claim them. CasinoBonusesFinder was created to address exactly […] The post CasinoBonusesFinder: Redefining Bonus Discovery with Transparency and Smart Technology appeared first on Tekedia.
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Stellantis shares plunge 27% as costly reset exposes risks of racing ahead of EV demand
The scale of Stellantis’ writedown is less about one bad year and more about a strategic reckoning facing legacy carmakers caught between political ambition, consumer reality, and intensifying global competition. Shares in Stellantis suffered one of their steepest single-day falls in years on Friday after the automaker warned that a sweeping business reset would cost […] The post Stellantis shares plunge 27% as costly reset exposes risks of racing ahead of EV demand appeared first on Tekedia.
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Bitcoin Attempts Recovery, Retraces Above $70k After Dramatic Drop
Bitcoin is showing early signs of stabilization after a turbulent week, rebounding above the $70,000 level as buyers cautiously step back in. The recovery follows sharp volatility that rattled market sentiment, leaving investors weighing whether the move marks the start of a sustained rebound or just a temporary relief rally. This week, BTC traded to […] The post Bitcoin Attempts Recovery, Retraces Above $70k After Dramatic Drop appeared first on Tekedia.
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Ecobank Posts N1.27tn Profit Before Tax in 2025 as Interest Income and Fees Drive Pan-African Growth
Ecobank Transnational Incorporated closed the 2025 financial year with a strong earnings performance, underscoring the resilience of its pan-African banking model amid tighter financial conditions and rising credit risks across several of its core markets. The lender reported a profit before tax of N1.27 trillion for the year ended 31 December 2025, a 30% increase […] The post Ecobank Posts N1.27tn Profit Before Tax in 2025 as Interest Income and Fees Drive Pan-African Growth appeared first on Tekedia.
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Bithumb Fat-finger Mistake Resulted in 2000 BTC Losses 
An employee reportedly made a critical input error during a small promotional reward distribution intended as 2,000 KRW, or roughly $1.50 USD per eligible user, as a “random box prize.” Instead, due to mixing up the tickers/symbols typing BTC instead of KRW, hundreds of users were accidentally credited with large amounts of Bitcoin—totaling around 2,000 […] The post Bithumb Fat-finger Mistake Resulted in 2000 BTC Losses  appeared first on Tekedia.
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Perp DEXes Hit $70B Single Day Volume 
Perpetual decentralized exchanges (Perp DEXes) recorded over $70 billion in daily trading volume amid a significant market sell-off with notable deleveraging in BTC, ETH, SOL, etc. This marks the second-highest single-day volume ever for the sector. The all-time high remains October 10, 2025 often called the “10/10” or “1011” flash crash, when volumes hit around […] The post Perp DEXes Hit $70B Single Day Volume  appeared first on Tekedia.
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Tesla Maintains Foothold in China with Modest January Delivery Growth Amid Industry Slowdown and New Regulatory Headwinds
Tesla’s China-produced electric vehicle deliveries showed modest resilience in January 2026, rising 9% year-on-year to 69,129 units from 63,238 in January 2025, according to data published by the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) on Wednesday. The figures, which reflect shipments from Tesla’s Shanghai Gigafactory for both domestic sales and exports, placed Tesla third among major […] The post Tesla Maintains Foothold in China with Modest January Delivery Growth Amid Industry Slowdown and New Regulatory Headwinds appeared first on Tekedia.
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How to Build a Profitable Marketplace in Africa: Trust Infrastructure, Payments, and Lifecycle Email Marketing
The African ecommerce landscape presents one of the most compelling growth opportunities of our generation. With over 500 million internet users and a rapidly expanding middle class, entrepreneurs who crack the marketplace model here will build transformative businesses. But success demands more than ambition – it requires understanding the unique infrastructure challenges that separate thriving […] The post How to Build a Profitable Marketplace in Africa: Trust Infrastructure, Payments, and Lifecycle Email Marketing appeared first on Tekedia.
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Goldman Sachs Bets on AI Agents With Anthropic Partnership to Automate Core Banking Functions
Goldman Sachs is accelerating its bet on artificial intelligence, partnering with AI startup Anthropic to build autonomous agents that could fundamentally reshape how core banking functions are performed, from trade accounting to client onboarding. For the past six months, the Wall Street giant has been working closely with embedded Anthropic engineers to co-develop AI agents […] The post Goldman Sachs Bets on AI Agents With Anthropic Partnership to Automate Core Banking Functions appeared first on Tekedia.
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AI Boom Triggers Server CPU Crunch as Intel and AMD Reportedly Warn Chinese Customers of Lengthy Delays
The global artificial intelligence buildout is no longer straining only cutting-edge GPUs. It is now tightening the supply of the more traditional computing backbone that underpins data centers, cloud services, and enterprise IT. Fresh warnings from Intel and AMD to Chinese customers about server CPU shortages underscore how the AI infrastructure race is cascading through […] The post AI Boom Triggers Server CPU Crunch as Intel and AMD Reportedly Warn Chinese Customers of Lengthy Delays appeared first on Tekedia.
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“Money Can’t Buy Happiness”: Musk’s Tweet Stirs Debate As Cuban Weigh in Amid Scientific Perspective
The debate over whether money can buy happiness was reignited this week by Elon Musk’s somber tweet on Wednesday. The tweet, accompanied by a sad-face emoji, reads: “Whoever said ‘money can’t buy happiness’ really knew what they were talking about.” The post, from the world’s wealthiest individual with a net worth close to $1 trillion, […] The post “Money Can’t Buy Happiness”: Musk’s Tweet Stirs Debate As Cuban Weigh in Amid Scientific Perspective appeared first on Tekedia.
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South Africa and China Sign Framework Economic Partnership Agreement, Aiming for Duty-Free Export Access Amid U.S. Tariff Pressures
South Africa took a significant step toward deepening economic ties with China on Friday, when Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau signed a Framework Agreement on Economic Partnership for Shared Prosperity during a visit to Beijing. The agreement, described by the South African trade ministry as a foundation for securing duty-free access to the […] The post South Africa and China Sign Framework Economic Partnership Agreement, Aiming for Duty-Free Export Access Amid U.S. Tariff Pressures appeared first on Tekedia.
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Implications of U.S House of Representative Spending Package 
The US House of Representatives passed a major spending package, to end a partial government shutdown that had lasted about four days. The bill, a roughly $1.2 trillion appropriations measure, passed the House by a narrow bipartisan vote of 217-214. It included: Full-year funding through September 30, 2026 for most federal agencies and departments, such […] The post Implications of U.S House of Representative Spending Package  appeared first on Tekedia.
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China’s EV Market Faces Sharp Slowdown as BYD Hits Nearly Two-Year Low in January Sales
China’s electric vehicle sector, long a global growth engine, showed clear signs of strain in January 2026, with leading player BYD reporting its lowest monthly domestic sales in nearly two years amid weakening consumer demand, policy shifts, and intensifying price competition. The slowdown reflects broader challenges in the world’s largest auto market, where overcapacity, subsidy […] The post China’s EV Market Faces Sharp Slowdown as BYD Hits Nearly Two-Year Low in January Sales appeared first on Tekedia.
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Alibaba, Tencent, and Volcano Engine integrate OpenClaw as Big Tech Embraces Always-On AI Agents
The viral AI agent OpenClaw, previously known as Clawdbot and later Moltbot, is gaining rapid traction in China, where major technology companies have begun integrating the tool into their cloud and workplace ecosystems, accelerating its adoption among developers and everyday users. Its fast-growing adoption in China, backed by integrations from some of the country’s largest […] The post Alibaba, Tencent, and Volcano Engine integrate OpenClaw as Big Tech Embraces Always-On AI Agents appeared first on Tekedia.
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Scam Signal launches in South Africa to tackle APP fraud and combat financial crime
Last year, fraud in South Africa resulted in financial losses approaching three billion rand. Recognising the scale of this challenge, cross-industry collaboration between the mobile, banking and technology sectors is providing critical defences against financial crime South Africa is the second country to launch the Scam Signal, following its successful deployment in the UK to […]
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UAC Lists N54.03bn Bond on FMDQ as It Pivots to Long-Term Funding and FMCG Integration
UAC of Nigeria Plc has listed its N54.03 billion Series 1, seven-year, 17.35% fixed-rate bond on the FMDQ Securities Exchange, marking a significant step in the conglomerate’s push to secure long-term funding from Nigeria’s domestic debt capital market at a time of tight liquidity and elevated interest rates. The decision is believed to carry wider […] The post UAC Lists N54.03bn Bond on FMDQ as It Pivots to Long-Term Funding and FMCG Integration appeared first on Tekedia.
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Best Presale Coins Right Now That Could Deliver Huge Gains: ZKP Crypto, DeepSnitch AI, IPO Genie, & Digitap
As market participants look ahead to 2026, attention is shifting toward best presale coins right now that combine AI use cases, fintech tools, and real-world demand. Several early-stage projects are gaining traction by solving specific problems across privacy, analytics, deal discovery, and payments. These include Zero Knowledge Proof (ZKP), DeepSnitch AI, IPO Genie, and Digitap, […] The post Best Presale Coins Right Now That Could Deliver Huge Gains: ZKP Crypto, DeepSnitch AI, IPO Genie, & Digitap appeared first on Tekedia.
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Wall Street Retreats as AI Trade Falters, Valuation Fears Trigger Rotation Out of Big Tech
U.S. stocks closed mostly lower on Wednesday as a sharp sell-off in technology and artificial intelligence-linked names rekindled concerns that Wall Street’s powerful AI-driven rally may be losing momentum. Losses in Advanced Micro Devices, Palantir, and Nvidia dragged on the broader market, with investors increasingly uneasy about lofty valuations and growing signs of divergence between […] The post Wall Street Retreats as AI Trade Falters, Valuation Fears Trigger Rotation Out of Big Tech appeared first on Tekedia.
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How VIP Holders Can Unlock 9-Hour Early Access Ahead of BlockDAG’s February 16 Launch!
Picture the grand opening of the decade’s most anticipated store. The line stretches around the block, excitement buzzes through the crowd, and people check their watches in nervous anticipation. Everyone knows that what waits inside could change their financial future. Then a sleek car arrives at the side entrance. A velvet rope lifts, and a […] The post How VIP Holders Can Unlock 9-Hour Early Access Ahead of BlockDAG’s February 16 Launch! appeared first on Tekedia.
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Polymarket is Launching New York City’s First Free Grocery Store 
Polymarket, the crypto-based prediction market platform that it’s launching “The Polymarket,” billed as New York City’s first free grocery store. This is a limited-time pop-up initiative, not a permanent store. Grand opening on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at noon ET. It will run for about 5 days through Sunday, February 15, based on reports. A […] The post Polymarket is Launching New York City’s First Free Grocery Store  appeared first on Tekedia.
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Brastorne, the startup bringing rural Africans online, is expanding to Ivory Coast
Brastorne Enterprises is bringing its lightweight web platform for farmers using entry-level smartphones to Côte d’Ivoire in 2026.
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Elon Musk Revives Promise to Literally send Dogecoin (DOGE) to Moon
Elon Musk recently revived his long-standing and mostly tongue-in-cheek promise to literally send Dogecoin (DOGE) to the moon via SpaceX. This stems from a 2021 tweet where he said: “SpaceX is going to put a literal Dogecoin on the literal moon.” On February 3, 2026 an X account (Tesla Owners Silicon Valley) resurfaced that old […] The post Elon Musk Revives Promise to Literally send Dogecoin (DOGE) to Moon appeared first on Tekedia.
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33% CashRake Is Rewriting Top Online Gambling Rules: Why Spartans Is Pulling Ahead of FanDuel and Caesars
Traditional market giants like FanDuel and Caesars have long commanded massive audiences with deep pockets, broad offerings, and well?established digital presences. FanDuel consistently reports industry?leading revenue and a dominant share in U.S. online sports betting and iGaming. It continues to drive billions in annual handle and monthly users, underscoring its scale and entrenched market position. […] The post 33% CashRake Is Rewriting Top Online Gambling Rules: Why Spartans Is Pulling Ahead of FanDuel and Caesars appeared first on Tekedia.
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“In 2026, with fraud no longer a major distraction, fintechs will return to massive growth and innovation.” – Adedeji Olowe
Adedeji Olowe is the founder of Lendsqr, a fintech infrastructure company that provides tools for financial institutions to build and scale digital credit products.
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Fink and Ambani Urge Indians to Bet on Equities Over Gold as Financialization Deepens
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink and Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani are pushing a familiar but increasingly consequential argument in India’s financial discourse, that the country’s vast household savings would be better deployed in equity markets than locked away in gold. Their intervention comes at a moment when market signals are mixed, investor sentiment is uneven, […] The post Fink and Ambani Urge Indians to Bet on Equities Over Gold as Financialization Deepens appeared first on Tekedia.
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Google Accelerator Africa Returns with Equity-Free Support, Cloud Credits, and Early Access to AI Products for Startups
Applications are now open for the 2026 Google for Startups Accelerator Africa Program. This three-month hybrid accelerator program is designed for growth-stage technology startups. It aims to bring the best of Google’s programs, products, people, and technology to communities across Africa. Program Details A Global Series of Programs: Each cohort of 10-15 startups collaborates to […] The post Google Accelerator Africa Returns with Equity-Free Support, Cloud Credits, and Early Access to AI Products for Startups appeared first on Tech In Africa.
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Crypto Rails Experiences Massive Liquidations Amid Lingering Price Decline
Bitcoin (BTC) has dropped below $70,000, currently trading around $64,225 amid a sharp sell-off in the cryptocurrency market. This marks a significant decline from its all-time high. Bitcoin is trading around $67,000 to $68,000 today with intraday lows dipping to approximately $66,500–$69,000 across exchanges like Coinbase, CoinMetrics, and others. This represents a roughly 7–9% drop […] The post Crypto Rails Experiences Massive Liquidations Amid Lingering Price Decline appeared first on Tekedia.
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Gold and Silver Slide Sharply as Speculators Exit, Dollar Strength and Calmer Geopolitics Sap Safe-Haven Appeal
Gold and silver prices fell sharply on Thursday, unwinding much of a short-lived rally as investors locked in profits amid persistent volatility, a firmer U.S. dollar, and a cooling of geopolitical tensions that had briefly revived demand for safe-haven assets. Spot gold slid 2% to $4,864.36 per ounce by 0920 GMT, after falling more than […] The post Gold and Silver Slide Sharply as Speculators Exit, Dollar Strength and Calmer Geopolitics Sap Safe-Haven Appeal appeared first on Tekedia.
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AI No Longer Hype, It’s Forcing Darwinian Reckoning in Software 
Software equities particularly SaaS and enterprise software stocks have experienced a significant crash/selloff in early February 2026, driven primarily by escalating investor fears that rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) could disrupt or even cannibalize traditional software business models. The selloff intensified around early February 2026, with a major catalyst being Anthropic’s release of new […] The post AI No Longer Hype, It’s Forcing Darwinian Reckoning in Software  appeared first on Tekedia.
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Tesla Introduces Cheaper Model Y as Musk Pushes Sales Reset While Pivoting the Company Toward Robotics
Tesla is expanding its lower-cost offerings with the introduction of a pared-down all-wheel-drive version of the Model Y, while also simplifying how it names its vehicles — a move that underscores the company’s broader effort to reset its product strategy after months of softening demand. The decision points to a tension at the heart of […] The post Tesla Introduces Cheaper Model Y as Musk Pushes Sales Reset While Pivoting the Company Toward Robotics appeared first on Tekedia.
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Why your phone number shows as private and how to remove it
Table of contents How to remove private number on your Android How to remove private number on your iPhone (iOS) What to do if your number still shows as Private The first time I realised my number was showing as Private, it wasn’t because I changed anything. It was because people stopped answering my calls. […]
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AI and Personalization in iGaming: What Slots Teach Us About Customer Engagement
Artificial intelligence has transformed many different industries, from improving efficiency in online retail to providing improved outcomes in healthcare. Over the last few years, AI has been integral in delivering more personalized experiences for consumers too. With the greater technology capabilities and data monitoring provided by AI, businesses have been able to curate content and […] The post AI and Personalization in iGaming: What Slots Teach Us About Customer Engagement appeared first on Tekedia.
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AI Needs Crypto Especially Now— A16Z
Andreessen Horowitz (a16z crypto) recently published an article titled “AI needs crypto — especially now.” The piece, from the a16z crypto editorial team, argues that as AI systems become increasingly capable of generating indistinguishable content (text, voice, video) and coordinating at scale, they’re straining the trust foundations of the current internet, which was built for […] The post AI Needs Crypto Especially Now— A16Z appeared first on Tekedia.
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Trump Steps Back from Netflix-Paramount Battle Over Warner Bros. Discovery, Reversing Earlier Pledge to Intervene
President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that he will not intervene in the escalating contest between Netflix and Paramount Skydance to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), marking a stark reversal from his December 2025 assertion that he would personally review and influence the deal’s outcome. In an interview with NBC News, Trump stated, “I haven’t […] The post Trump Steps Back from Netflix-Paramount Battle Over Warner Bros. Discovery, Reversing Earlier Pledge to Intervene appeared first on Tekedia.
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Operational Basics for Equipment-Heavy Businesses
Running an equipment-heavy business, whether in construction, agriculture, logistics, energy, or manufacturing, is quite different from managing a service-based or digital business. In the latter, value is often delivered through time, expertise, or software, but in equipment-centric industries, value is delivered through machines, uptime, and reliability. Operational excellence is therefore not just about managing people: […] The post Operational Basics for Equipment-Heavy Businesses appeared first on Tekedia.
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