Physical gold demand showed tentative signs of recovery across major Asian markets this week as prices fell to their lowest levels in more than two months, encouraging bargain hunters to return. However, persistent uncertainty surrounding the implementation of the U.S.-Iran peace framework continues to restrain broader buying activity, particularly among investors waiting for clearer geopolitical […] The post Gold Buyers Return in Asia as Price Slump Sparks Bargain Hunting, But Middle East Uncertainty Keeps Demand Fragile appeared first on Tekedia.

Hyundai Motor Group is preparing to acquire the remaining 9.65% stake in robotics company Boston Dynamics from SoftBank Group for approximately $325 million, a move that would make the renowned U.S. robotics firm a wholly owned subsidiary and deepen Hyundai’s long-term bet on automation and intelligent machines. According to South Korea’s Maeil Business Newspaper, Hyundai […] The post Hyundai Moves to Take Full Control of Boston Dynamics from SoftBank in a $325m Robotics Push appeared first on Tekedia.

The U.S. dollar strengthened across Asian markets on Friday, climbing to a one-year high as growing doubts about the implementation of the tentative U.S.-Iran peace agreement pushed investors back toward the world’s dominant reserve currency, while the Japanese yen hovered near levels that could trigger another round of government intervention. The development shows that while […] The post Dollar Rally as Iran Peace Deal Uncertainty Revives Safe-Haven Demand, Yen Nears Intervention Zone appeared first on Tekedia.

Recent on-chain tracking from Lookonchain highlights renewed pressure in spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds, with net outflows intensifying on June 18 and extending a broader seven-day negative trend. According to the data, Bitcoin ETFs recorded net outflows of 1,547 BTC on June 18 alone, equivalent to approximately $98.45 million at prevailing market prices. This single-day withdrawal […] The post Bitcoin Price Risk Grows as ETF Outflows Reach 2,622 BTC in One Week appeared first on Tekedia.

Capital Economics’ projection that global crude flows will recover to roughly 80% of pre-war levels by September, with Iraq lagging by close to a year, points to a global oil market that is normalizing unevenly rather than snapping back in a clean V-shaped recovery. The asymmetry in restoration timelines is not simply a matter of […] The post Oil Futures Market Outlook After Supply Disruptions appeared first on Tekedia.

The Solana derivatives ecosystem has continued to deepen its liquidity profile, with Phoenix Trade recently reporting a new all-time high in open interest of approximately $8.8 million. While this figure may appear modest compared to legacy centralized exchanges, it is structurally meaningful within the context of on-chain perpetual futures markets, where capital efficiency, risk appetite, […] The post Phoenix Trade’s $8.8M Open Interest Signals Growing On-Chain Derivatives Demand, as Rockstar Games Launches GTA 6 Pre-orders Ahead of Global Release appeared first on Tekedia.

SpaceX’s reported $620 billion decline in valuation over a two-day window has sent shockwaves through private markets, highlighting how quickly sentiment can reverse in late-stage, high-expectation aerospace and defense technology companies. While such a figure is extraordinary in absolute terms, the episode is best understood less as a conventional loss and more as a rapid […] The post Inside SpaceX’s Massive Market Repricing and Investor Panic appeared first on Tekedia.

The decline in US homebuilding carries significant implications for the broader economy and the long-term trajectory of housing affordability. Reduced construction activity tends to ripple through multiple sectors, including materials manufacturing, transportation, and financial services, amplifying its macroeconomic impact beyond residential real estate alone. In the near term, slower housing supply growth is likely to […] The post US Residential Construction Slumps to Lowest Level in Five Years appeared first on Tekedia.

A new Galaxy Watch Ultra is on the way, and the early signs point to one of the biggest upgrades the Ultra line has seen.

China is increasing scrutiny of exports of indium, a little-known but strategically important metal used in advanced semiconductor manufacturing, raising concerns among global buyers that Beijing may be preparing to extend its export-control regime to another critical technology material. China’s dominance over key minerals is becoming a powerful lever in the global technology race, particularly […] The post China Tightens Scrutiny of Indium Exports, Raising Fresh Concerns Over AI Supply Chains appeared first on Tekedia.

Reports indicating that 50,000 agentic trading accounts have been opened on Robinhood signal a notable shift in how retail investors are beginning to engage with automated financial decision systems. This development suggests that agent-based trading interfaces, which allow algorithms or AI agents to execute trades with limited human intervention, are moving from experimental tools into […] The post AI-Powered Trading Bots on Robinhood Surge in Popularity Among Retail Investors appeared first on Tekedia.

Later today at 7:00 PM WAT in Tekedia Mini-MBA, I will teach on “Innovation Transduction: From Ideas to Revenue.” Using the natural philosophy construct of energy transduction, I will explain how market systems transform ideas into products, services, and ultimately revenue by solving customer frictions. I identify two fundamental states in business: the Idea State […] The post Innovation Transduction – Ndubuisi Ekekwe – Tekedia Mini-MBA at 7pm WAT appeared first on Tekedia.

Intel has elevated semiconductor industry veteran Seok-Hee Lee to lead its advanced packaging operations, marking the company’s determination to rebuild its manufacturing business and position itself as a major beneficiary of the artificial intelligence-driven chip boom. The appointment follows a significant development for the American chipmaker. Just hours earlier, President Donald Trump announced that Apple […] The post Intel Taps Semiconductor Veteran Seok-Hee Lee to Lead Advanced Packaging Push as Apple Deal Fuels Foundry Ambitions appeared first on Tekedia.

Japanese authorities have thrown everything at the yen’s slide, deploying more than 11.7 trillion yen ($72.8 billion) in foreign reserves between April and May, and the Bank of Japan delivering its sharpest rate hike in decades, yet the currency continues to hover near the psychologically critical 160 level against the dollar, exposing the limits of […] The post Japan’s Yen Remains Trapped in Structural Weakness Despite $72.8bn Interventions and Historic Rate Hike appeared first on Tekedia.

At 4pm WAT today, during the Nigeria Capital Market masterclass, I will teach on “Market Frictions, Nature and Mission of Companies, Capital, and Capital Markets”, to provide a broad overview of the nature of companies, and the very reason why companies exist. I will connect it to Capital, a vital factor of production, which is […] The post The Nigeria Capital Market Masterclass Zoom Begins Today at 4pm WAT appeared first on Tekedia.

You can now download FreeTV App in Nigeria today and stream over 100 television channels directly on your mobile device, without ever worrying about another monthly renewal fee. This is now possible as a result of the revolutionary digital television platform known as FreeTV, recently launched by the Federal Government of Nigeria, giving Nigerians access […]

Franklin Templeton’s reported filing for an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that reinvests stock dividends into Bitcoin represents a structural convergence between traditional equity income strategies and crypto asset accumulation. If approved and implemented, the product would effectively convert passive equity yield into continuous BTC exposure, introducing a compounding mechanism that links corporate cash flows to digital […] The post Understanding Hybrid ETF Structures in Modern Finance appeared first on Tekedia.

The licence allows the company to offer foreign exchange, money transfer, and payment services in Canada through a newly established subsidiary, while also providing regulatory approval to handle virtual currency and digital asset transactions.

Two distinct but consequential developments in the semiconductor and blockchain sectors have recently drawn investor attention as markets react to a rumored Apple–Intel chip manufacturing deal and leadership uncertainty within the Ethereum ecosystem following the reported resignation of a co-director of the Ethereum Foundation which raises concerns about near-term funding stability On the semiconductor front […] The post Semiconductor Stocks Rally on Apple–Intel Deal Speculation appeared first on Tekedia.

Bitcoin’s decline below the $63,000 threshold, accompanied by more than $180 million in leveraged liquidations and over $90 million in net outflows from spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), underscores a renewed phase of volatility in the digital asset market. The move reflects a convergence of deleveraging pressure, shifting institutional flows, and fragile market sentiment after […] The post BTC Slides Amid $90M ETF Outflows and Rising Market Pressure appeared first on Tekedia.

Kraken’s decision to integrate Solana-based decentralized exchange (DEX) trading directly into its core application represents a notable step in the ongoing convergence between centralized crypto exchanges and decentralized finance. By embedding on-chain trading capabilities within its primary interface, the platform reduces friction for users who previously had to rely on external wallets, bridges, or standalone […] The post Kraken Bridges CeFi and DeFi With Solana DEX Trading Feature appeared first on Tekedia.

The cryptocurrency and digital asset market witnessed another volatile trading session as STRC, the preferred stock issued by Strategy, briefly plunged to a low of $82 before recovering and climbing back above $88. The sharp price movement attracted significant attention from investors and analysts, particularly as Strategy chairman Michael Saylor disclosed that artificial intelligence played […] The post STRC Falls to $82 Before Rebounding Above $88 as Saylor Reveals AI-Assisted Development appeared first on Tekedia.

China’s digital currency ambitions continue to gain momentum as the country expands the reach of its Digital Yuan network by adding 26 new institutions. The move represents another significant step in China’s long-term strategy to modernize its financial infrastructure, strengthen the adoption of its central bank digital currency (CBDC), and reduce reliance on traditional payment […] The post China Strengthens Digital Currency Ecosystem with 26 New Institutions appeared first on Tekedia.

Strategy has further strengthened its position as the world’s largest corporate holder of Bitcoin. The company recently acquired 1,587 BTC for $100 million, bringing its Bitcoin reserves to 846,842 BTC with an overall average purchase price of $75,656. The purchases averaged $63,024 per BTC between June 8 and June 14, 2026. The company also boosted […] The post Strategy Expands Bitcoin Bet, Acquires $100 Million Worth of BTC in Latest Buy appeared first on Tekedia.

The reported sequence of developments surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, Iran negotiations, and U.S. defense posture outlines a rapid de-escalation followed by immediate recalibration of military and diplomatic strategy. The end of the Hormuz blockade, the signing of a new agreement with Iran, and Washington’s fiscal and diplomatic responses suggest a crisis that moved from […] The post Why the Strait of Hormuz Matters for Global Oil Prices appeared first on Tekedia.

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming industries around the world, and one of the most exciting developments is the emergence of intelligent robots capable of learning on their own. Leading this revolution is NVIDIA, which has unveiled a new generation of AI-powered robots designed to train themselves through advanced simulation and machine learning technologies. This breakthrough […] The post Nvidia’s Self-Learning Robots Mark a New Era in Artificial Intelligence appeared first on Tekedia.

European Union leaders convened in Brussels on Thursday to grapple with a growing consensus that the bloc’s lopsided trade relationship with China has become unsustainable, weighing tougher defensive measures against the risks of further escalation with the world’s second-largest economy. Diplomats described a gradual alignment among the 27 member states on the problem: a daily […] The post EU Leaders Confront Deepening Trade Imbalance with China as Critical Minerals and Market Access Emerge as Flashpoints appeared first on Tekedia.

Artificial intelligence infrastructure startup Baseten is close to securing a major funding round that would value the company at $13 billion, highlighting the growing investor appetite for businesses powering the next phase of AI adoption. The San Francisco-based AI inference company is reportedly finalizing a $1.5 billion financing round, according to The Wall Street Journal. […] The post Baseten Nears $1.5bn Funding Round as AI Inference Race Sends Valuation Soaring to $13bn appeared first on Tekedia.

In the United States, the adoption of artificial intelligence has hit a record pace, but has failed to translate into greater public confidence in the technology. A new survey from the Pew Research Center reveals that while nearly half of U.S. adults now use chatbots, only a small minority believe the technology will ultimately benefit […] The post AI Adoption Has Surged 49% In The U.S., But Only 16% Of Americans Think AI Will Benefit Society appeared first on Tekedia.

Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor remains unwavering in his conviction about Bitcoin’s long-term value as the world’s largest cryptocurrency faces renewed selling pressure and sharp price declines. Amid heightened market volatility that has rattled investors and triggered concerns about Bitcoin’s near-term trajectory, Saylor in a post on X, issued a confident message, insisting that “Bitcoin […] The post “Bitcoin Keeps Working”: Strategy CEO Michael Saylor Issues Strong Message Amid Market Volatility appeared first on Tekedia.

The White House and Anthropic are working to establish what could become one of the first formal frameworks for evaluating security vulnerabilities in advanced artificial intelligence models, following a high-profile dispute that led the U.S. government to effectively force the withdrawal of Anthropic’s most powerful systems from the market. According to U.S. officials familiar with […] The post White House, Anthropic Move Toward AI Safety Rulebook After Clash Over Powerful New Models appeared first on Tekedia.

The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) is set to introduce a major change to its pricing methodology that could reshape how share prices move on the local bourse, with new minimum trading volume thresholds required before stock prices can change. The reform, confirmed in the Exchange’s updated Rulebook and corroborated by multiple market operators, is aimed at […] The post NGX Overhauls Price Movement Rules to Curb Market Distortions, Boost Liquidity in Premium Stocks appeared first on Tekedia.

Bengaluru-based diversified real estate and investment firm RMZ is preparing a massive expansion into data centers, targeting 2-3 gigawatts of capacity over the next five years as part of a broader $35 billion investment drive aimed at capitalizing on India’s surging demand for AI and cloud computing infrastructure. The company, which currently operates 250 megawatts, […] The post RMZ Sets $35bn Investment Drive to Become Major Player in India’s Booming Data Center and AI Infrastructure Market appeared first on Tekedia.