Standard Bank has expanded its Smart ID service network to 100 branches across South Africa, marking a major milestone in its partnership with the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) and improving access to identity services in rural and underserved communities. For residents of towns such as Ugie in the Eastern Cape, obtaining a Smart ID […]

As digital services continue to reshape how consumers open accounts, make payments and access financial products, businesses are under growing pressure to create onboarding experiences that are both secure and seamless. Yet many organisations still rely on manual document uploads, bank statements and legacy verification processes that introduce friction, increase abandonment rates and slow down […]

Kaspersky’s latest survey highlights a protection gap between macOS and Windows based devices. While macOS has long been regarded as the more secure operating system, 12% of its users reported malware infections compared with 9% of Windows users. Moreover, only 35% of macOS owners install dedicated security software, versus 42% of Windows users.  According to […]

A new independent digital intelligence platform has launched to provide a consolidated view of Kenya’s rapidly evolving innovation ecosystem, bringing together information on startups, investors, government initiatives, funding activity, policy developments and ecosystem trends. The Kenya Innovation Ecosystem Intelligence Platform aims to help policymakers, investors, entrepreneurs, researchers and development organisations move beyond fragmented sources of […]

Brownfield industrial sites have for decades relied on hardware‑centric automation architectures built for stability rather than adaptability. While these systems have served industry well, the pressures facing operators today, including ageing infrastructure, rising performance expectations and accelerating digital transformation, are exposing their limitations. Modernisation is no longer a question of if, but how to evolve […]

outh Africa has around 3 million micro, small and medium-sized enterprises, which collectively employ 13.4 million people. Many still lack affordable, secure and easy-to-manage digital tools. They need the same core capabilities as larger companies, without complex licensing, large IT teams or enterprise-level budgets. To give SMEs access to these capabilities, Telkom Business has partnered […]

Among the names qualifying as trending crypto right now, two stories intersecting this week deserve attention for reasons beyond price. Hyperliquid and Monero, a perpetual futures DEX and a privacy coin, on paper unrelated, have just crossed paths in a genuinely significant way, and both are posting roughly 5% gains as a result. Meanwhile, BlockDAG’s […] The post Monero & HYPE Price Up 5% Mid-August – But This Presale Coin Is Trending in Crypto Right Now appeared first on Tekedia.

Prediction-market traders still see Paramount Skydance as the more likely winner in its bid to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, but the legal challenge from 12 U.S. states has materially reduced confidence that the deal will close on schedule. Traders on Kalshi currently assign a 74% probability that Paramount will successfully acquire Warner Bros. by July […] The post Prediction Markets Still See Paramount as Likely Winner in Warner Bros. Takeover Battle appeared first on Tekedia.

Wall Street’s growing interest in SpaceX is no longer limited to rockets, satellites and Starlink. The company has increasingly become the center of a broader investment story involving artificial intelligence. Space infrastructure and Elon Musk’s expanding corporate empire. UBS has placed a $210 price target on SpaceX, while a reported 65% probability of a future […] The post UBS’s $210 SpaceX Target Meets a 65% Tesla Merger Bet appeared first on Tekedia.

Online fast-fashion retailer Shein is considering a valuation of about $25 billion for its planned Hong Kong initial public offering, a dramatic reduction from the nearly $100 billion valuation it commanded in a private funding round four years ago, as slowing growth, rising trade costs and tougher regulation weigh on investor appetite. Two people familiar […] The post Shein’s Hong Kong IPO Valuation Slumps to About $25 Billion as Growth Weakens appeared first on Tekedia.

The S&P 500 entered Monday’s trading session close to record territory, reflecting the remarkable resilience of U.S. equities despite persistent geopolitical, inflation and monetary-policy risks. Futures linked to the benchmark were modestly higher in premarket trading, while investors positioned for another potentially record-setting session after the index closed at an all-time high of 7,798.99 last […] The post S&P 500 Tests Record Territory as Investors Push U.S. Stocks Higher appeared first on Tekedia.

The prospect of a U.S.-Iran nuclear agreement collapsing has moved from diplomatic uncertainty to a potentially dangerous phase of military escalation. On August 17, 2026, the 60-day deadline established under the June memorandum of understanding expired without a broader settlement. The agreement was intended to halt hostilities, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and create a […] The post U.S.-Iran Nuclear Deal Collapse Raises Fears of Dangerous Escalation appeared first on Tekedia.

Jeff Dean’s departure from Google after 27 years is already one of the most significant talent moves in the artificial intelligence industry this year. Now, the former Google chief scientist is reportedly seeking a $1 billion funding round for his new AI startup, Discovery Loop, at a valuation of approximately $10 billion. The figure has […] The post Jeff Dean’s New AI Startup Targets $10 Billion Valuation appeared first on Tekedia.

Alibaba Group is expected to receive more than $2 billion from the sale of its game development unit Lingxi Games to private equity firm Trustar Capital, as the Chinese technology giant continues to shed non-core assets and concentrate resources on artificial intelligence and cloud computing. Alibaba and Trustar have reached a formal agreement following several […] The post Alibaba Set to Reap More Than $2bn From Sale of Lingxi Games to Trustar appeared first on Tekedia.

Planning an industry gathering requires a balance of strategic goal setting, creative engagement, and careful operational execution. When teams establish clear business objectives from day one, every logistical decision aligns directly with brand growth. Achieving strong results comes down to structured planning steps that engage your target audience from registration to post-event follow-up. Following proven […] The post Tips for Creating an Event That Delivers Results appeared first on Tekedia.

Monero price is trading around $395 to $405 today, rising modestly and a healthy 8.4% over the past week, supported by a real cryptographic upgrade that expands its anonymity set, while every Sui price prediction must explain a coin still held between $0.65 and $0.70 despite a genuine quantum-security update arriving this month. Both remain […] The post BlockDAG’s $2M Day Puts 5000x Potential in Focus! More on Sui Price & Monero Price Trends appeared first on Tekedia.

A crypto project can possess strong technology and a valid purpose, yet still face hurdles in attracting fresh funds. Chainlink and Polkadot clearly demonstrate this reality. Both networks offer solid foundation systems, both have navigated an entire market cycle, and both have watched new trader funding flow at a slow pace for a long time. […] The post Viral Crypto Alert: BlockDAG Takes Over the Market With $2M Raised in 24 Hours as Chainlink and Polkadot Slow Down! appeared first on Tekedia.

Functional tools now divide early crypto presales from hype. Internet Computer hovers near $2.10 with high network usage, whereas OFFICIAL TRUMP trades around $1.40 as a Solana meme token. Each demonstrates how news and adoption split markets. Meanwhile, BlockDAG collected $2 million during its initial 24 hours, selling at $0.00002 in Stage 1, linking this […] The post Working Products Fuel Demand: BlockDAG Pulls In $2M in a Day While Internet Computer and Official Trump Remain Quiet! appeared first on Tekedia.

For years, cryptocurrency mining required expensive hardware, high power consumption, and technical skills. These steep barriers concentrated rewards among a well-capitalized group, forcing ordinary buyers to purchase tokens on secondary markets. In 2026, accessibility drives market adoption. As investors turn away from tokens that prioritize insiders, networks allowing widespread entry directly from a smartphone are […] The post Highest-ROI Crypto Contender? BlockDAG’s X1 App Challenges Monero (XMR), Canton (CC), & Avalanche (AVAX) appeared first on Tekedia.

Enterprise adoption of artificial intelligence is often framed as a race to build more capable models. While model intelligence remains critical, the real challenge facing large organizations extends far beyond performance benchmarks. Cost-efficient frontier intelligence is necessary, but it is not sufficient. For enterprises, the central question is no longer simply whether an AI system […] The post AI Agents and the Future of Enterprise Automation appeared first on Tekedia.

Global stocks edged higher on Monday while the dollar fell to its lowest level since June as a run of weaker-than-expected U.S. economic data reduced expectations that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates at its next meeting. The shift in rate expectations provided fresh support for technology shares, with Nasdaq futures outperforming broader U.S. […] The post Global Stocks Edge Higher as Soft U.S. Data Diminish Fed Rate-Hike Bets appeared first on Tekedia.

China’s economy lost momentum at the start of the second half of the year, with industrial production and retail sales slowing sharply in July as weak domestic demand and severe weather disruptions added to pressure on policymakers to step up support. The latest figures reveal a difficult start to the third quarter after economic growth […] The post China’s Economy Loses Momentum as Weak Consumption, Investment Raise Pressure for More Stimulus appeared first on Tekedia.

African-founded mobility company and Endeavor entrepreneur Moove has become the continent’s latest unicorn (valued above $1 billion).  This follows a $250 million Series C investment, valuing the company at $2.1 billion. Founded in Nigeria in 2020, Moove provides vehicle financing and financial services to mobility entrepreneurs. Its latest raise represents a significant increase from its […]

Cryptocurrency wallet provider SafePal has disclosed a data breach affecting nearly 40,000 customers, highlighting a persistent weakness in the digital asset industry: even after years of investment in cybersecurity and sophisticated security infrastructure, hacks, data leaks, and other breaches remain a problem that the crypto sector has struggled to eliminate. SafePal said on Sunday that […] The post SafePal Data Breach Exposes Nearly 40,000 Customers as Crypto Industry’s Security Problem Persists appeared first on Tekedia.

Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming one of the biggest areas of corporate investment in the United States, with spending reaching unprecedented levels among the country’s biggest AI adopters. A new report by Ramp’s latest AI Index, shows that the top 1% of U.S. firms spent a median of $7,400 per employee per month on AI […] The post AI Investment Explodes as Top 1% of US Firms Spend $7,400 Per Employee – Report appeared first on Tekedia.

Oracle is reportedly preparing for another round of layoffs, just months after the technology giant eliminated roughly 21,000 positions during its 2026 fiscal year. The potential cuts highlight a growing contradiction at the heart of the company’s strategy: Oracle is experiencing strong demand for cloud infrastructure while simultaneously reducing its workforce to manage the enormous […] The post Oracle Faces Another Layoff Wave as AI Spending Reshapes Its Workforce appeared first on Tekedia.

For companies that operate in the U.S. public markets, financial reporting is not just about publishing annual results. Investors, regulators, lenders, analysts, and other stakeholders depend on corporate disclosures to understand how a business is performing, what risks it faces, and where it may be headed. That makes accurate and timely SEC reporting a key […] The post SEC Reporting and Compliance: A Guide for Modern Businesses appeared first on Tekedia.

Most people think buying a big, famous cryptocurrency is a safe move. They believe a well-known network with good tech will protect their money better than a new project. Avalanche showed us that this idea is not always true. One year ago, it was a top-level crypto project backed by big investors. It looked like […] The post Avalanche Struggled With $1,000, But BlockDAG Could Turn $1,000 Into $50K! Why Buyers Are Rushing In appeared first on Tekedia.

Shares of Argentine oil producer Vista Energy rose in premarket trading Monday after a regulatory filing revealed that billionaire investor Peter Thiel’s hedge fund had acquired a stake in the company, adding to growing investor interest in Argentina’s rapidly expanding shale industry. Thiel Macro LLC held nearly 1.2 million American depositary shares of Vista Energy […] The post Thiel’s Hedge Fund Takes $76M Stake in Argentina’s Vista Energy, Shares Rise appeared first on Tekedia.

President Donald Trump-backed cryptocurrency venture World Liberty Financial is collaborating with Hong Kong-based AI platform WorldClaw, which provides access to dozens of artificial intelligence models developed by Chinese technology companies that the U.S. government has flagged over national security and technology concerns. The relationship is drawing scrutiny because it places a business linked financially to […] The post Trump-Backed World Liberty Ties Up With WorldClaw, Platform Offering Chinese AI Models appeared first on Tekedia.

Ethereum’s long-term roadmap is expanding beyond its traditional focus on scalability. As the network matures, developers are increasingly prioritizing privacy, quantum security, native rollups and protocol simplification, reflecting a broader effort to ensure Ethereum remains resilient, efficient and competitive for decades to come. For years, Ethereum’s most visible challenge was scalability. The network’s roadmap became […] The post Ethereum’s Roadmap: Privacy, Quantum Security and a Simpler Future appeared first on Tekedia.

U.S. spot Bitcoin and Ether funds attracted a combined $1.1 billion in their strongest weekly inflows since April, providing a powerful signal that institutional appetite for digital assets may be returning. After months of uneven flows, the renewed demand suggests that professional investors are once again becoming more comfortable allocating capital to crypto through regulated […] The post Institutional Demand Returns to Bitcoin and Ether Funds appeared first on Tekedia.