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Flourish Ventures invests fresh $6 million in Madica’s startup programme
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Nosh vs Prestmit: we priced 4 gift cards on both. Here is which pays more
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A Thai Sports Site’s Lessons for African Media Founders
African sports fans are not short of content. They are short of content that speaks to them in their own language, at the moment the match is happening. That gap is a business opportunity, and few founders treat it as one. A useful case study sits far from Lagos. Consider thsport, a Thai-language sports news […] The post A Thai Sports Site’s Lessons for African Media Founders appeared first on Tekedia.
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Apple’s Oct. 26 updates fix more than 160 security flaws. Here is which one your iPhone needs
Apple’s Oct. 26 updates fix more than 160 security flaws. Here is which one your iPhone needs iOS 27.2 fixes 163 flaws, older iPhones get their own patch, and Siri AI adds five languages. Here is which update your iPhone needs. TechCity
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Oil Prices Retreat From Six-Month Highs as Iran Mediation Offers Hope but Saudi Attacks Sustain Supply Fears
Oil prices fell on Monday after a strong rally last week, as diplomatic efforts to ease the conflict involving the United States and Iran raised hopes of reduced supply disruptions. Continued Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, however, kept traders wary of further escalation and limited expectations of a sustained price decline. Brent crude futures fell […] The post Oil Prices Retreat From Six-Month Highs as Iran Mediation Offers Hope but Saudi Attacks Sustain Supply Fears appeared first on Tekedia.
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Beijing Deploys $19 Billion to Boost Investor Confidence As South Korea Crypto Tax Delay Offers Relief to Digital Asset Investors
China has injected approximately $19 billion into its stock market in an effort to stop its longest losing streak on record, highlighting growing concerns about investor confidence and financial market stability. Meanwhile, South Korea has postponed the implementation of its proposed 22% cryptocurrency gains tax until 2029, providing digital asset investors with additional time before […] The post Beijing Deploys $19 Billion to Boost Investor Confidence As South Korea Crypto Tax Delay Offers Relief to Digital Asset Investors appeared first on Tekedia.
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Brazil’s Political Uncertainty Triggers Market Volatility and Investor Caution
Brazil’s stock market has suffered a dramatic 20% decline following the unexpected reelection of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, highlighting the uncertainty that political developments can create for investors. The sharp sell-off reflects concerns about the country’s economic direction, government spending, fiscal discipline, and the potential consequences of another Lula administration for businesses and […] The post Brazil’s Political Uncertainty Triggers Market Volatility and Investor Caution appeared first on Tekedia.
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Wells Fargo, Arm and Intuit Join 22 Companies Opposing Tokenized Stocks on OKX
The growing debate over tokenized stock trading has intensified after Wells Fargo, Arm and Intuit joined 22 companies opposing the trading of tokenized equities on OKX. The opposition highlights increasing tensions between traditional financial institutions and cryptocurrency platforms seeking to bring conventional stocks onto blockchain networks. At the center of the dispute is how publicly […] The post Wells Fargo, Arm and Intuit Join 22 Companies Opposing Tokenized Stocks on OKX appeared first on Tekedia.
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Bitcoin ETF Flows Recover as BTC Traders Prepare for Interest Rate Decision
Bitcoin slipped below the $80,000 threshold as traders reduced their exposure to risk ahead of this week’s Federal Reserve meeting, highlighting the uncertainty surrounding cryptocurrency markets despite renewed institutional investment. The decline came even as spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds recorded $301 million in net inflows, ending a two-week streak of withdrawals and signaling that some […] The post Bitcoin ETF Flows Recover as BTC Traders Prepare for Interest Rate Decision appeared first on Tekedia.
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Investors Reassess Oil Supply Risks After Reports of US Restraint on Iran
Brent crude oil prices plunged nearly 7% following reports that US President Donald Trump declined Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s request for joint military strikes against Iran. The sharp decline highlights how geopolitical developments in the Middle East continue to influence global energy markets, with traders reassessing the possibility of a wider regional conflict that […] The post Investors Reassess Oil Supply Risks After Reports of US Restraint on Iran appeared first on Tekedia.
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Bond Market Turmoil and Sticky Inflation Threaten Asian Banks’ Profits Ahead of Earnings
Asia-focused banks are heading into their third-quarter earnings season facing renewed pressure from volatile bond markets, persistent inflation and currency instability, raising concerns about profitability, capital strength and future shareholder payouts despite their relatively healthy deposit bases. Rising long-term government bond yields are increasing the risk of losses on banks’ bond holdings, while higher borrowing […] The post Bond Market Turmoil and Sticky Inflation Threaten Asian Banks’ Profits Ahead of Earnings appeared first on Tekedia.
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IDG Capital Leads Race to Buy ASMPT Electronics Assembly Unit in Deal Valued Above $1 Billion
IDG Capital has emerged as the leading bidder for the electronics assembly equipment business of Hong Kong-listed ASMPT, in a potential transaction that could value the unit at more than $1 billion as demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure boosts the semiconductor manufacturing supply chain. Three people familiar with the matter told Reuters that IDG Capital […] The post IDG Capital Leads Race to Buy ASMPT Electronics Assembly Unit in Deal Valued Above $1 Billion appeared first on Tekedia.
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DStv Kenya has four new packages from 5 November. Here’s what each one costs
DStv Kenya has four new packages from 5 November. Here’s what each one costs DStv Kenya's Starter, Select, Sports and Ultimate packages start 5 November at KSh 750 to KSh 7,300. Here's what each gets you. TechCity
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AI Spending and Cloud Computing Growth Under the Spotlight as Big Tech Reports Earnings
Financial markets are preparing for a pivotal week as investors turn their attention to blockbuster earnings from Microsoft, Alphabet and Amazon, alongside a crucial Federal Reserve interest rate decision, key US inflation data and the Bank of Japan’s latest monetary policy update. The combination of corporate earnings and major economic announcements could determine the direction […] The post AI Spending and Cloud Computing Growth Under the Spotlight as Big Tech Reports Earnings appeared first on Tekedia.
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How technology on the factory floor is driving manufacturing’s next leap
To create meaningful business value in manufacturing, leadership must adopt a problem-first approach to digital strategy—diagnosing operational friction first and choosing targeted technologies that directly resolve concrete pain points to drive performance and sustainable growth.
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We Tested Nosh and Prestmit. Here is Our Honest Review
We Tested Nosh and Prestmit. Here is Our Honest Review If you are looking for a platform to sell your gift cards, or convert your crypto, buy digital assets, or even pay bills, Nosh and Prestmit are two names you are likely to come across. Both platforms offer far more than just gift card trading. You can sell gift cards, convert crypto, and access different […] TechCity
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Your Face Can’t Be Reset. That’s the Problem Q-AmFatec Is Trying to Solve
A stolen password can be changed in a minute. A stolen face cannot. That simple asymmetry sits at the centre of Q-AmFatec, a biometric identity platform from Ameritec IPS. It pairs familiar anti-fraud tools with an unusual extra: post-quantum encryption for the face data itself. “Security can’t be patched. It must be built.” A graphic […] The post Your Face Can’t Be Reset. That’s the Problem Q-AmFatec Is Trying to Solve appeared first on Tekedia.
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South Africa’s CrissCross raises undisclosed Circle Ventures investment in stablecoin push
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How a Rideshare Accident Attorney Determines Responsibility After a Crash
A rideshare driver’s app activity can become an important piece of a crash investigation. A driver heading to pick up a passenger may have different insurance coverage from one using the same car for a personal trip. That detail can change where a claim is directed and which insurer may become involved. A rideshare accident […] The post How a Rideshare Accident Attorney Determines Responsibility After a Crash appeared first on Tekedia.
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Understanding the Legal Side of DUI Accident Injuries
The legal side of a DUI accident injury can be just as complicated as the accident itself. An injury claim is not simply about proving that a driver had been drinking. It can involve questions about fault, the driver’s actions, the harm caused, insurance, and the losses linked to the injury. A DUI charge may […] The post Understanding the Legal Side of DUI Accident Injuries appeared first on Tekedia.
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The Questions an Experienced Truck Accident Lawyer Knows to Ask
The right question can uncover a detail that a quick review would miss. Truck accident cases often have more going on than the collision itself, so asking who was involved, what the driver was doing, how the truck was being used, and what it was carrying can matter. An experienced truck accident lawyer knows that […] The post The Questions an Experienced Truck Accident Lawyer Knows to Ask appeared first on Tekedia.
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What Can Affect the Value of a Car Accident Claim in Orlando, FL
A car accident claim does not come with a price tag. A crash on an Orlando road can bring medical bills, missed work, vehicle damage, and stress that can affect life. Two people may be involved in similar crashes yet face different losses. The value can depend on what happened, how badly someone was hurt, […] The post What Can Affect the Value of a Car Accident Claim in Orlando, FL appeared first on Tekedia.
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How Do Bus Accident Lawsuits Work? A Step-by-Step Guide
A bus accident can create a long trail of records, questions, and legal steps after the crash itself is over. There may be police reports, medical records, insurance calls, driver records, and questions about who was responsible. The process can look confusing because several people or organizations may be involved. A bus accident lawsuit does […] The post How Do Bus Accident Lawsuits Work? A Step-by-Step Guide appeared first on Tekedia.
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Whop Raises $200 Million Series D at $5.1 Billion Valuation, Its Second $200 Million Round This Year
Whop, a US technology company, has announced a $200 million Series D funding round at a $5.1 billion valuation. Sequoia and Shopify Ventures led the round, which was announced on October 21. It is the company’s second $200 million raise of 2026. In February, Tether made a strategic investment of the same size at a […] The post Whop Raises $200 Million Series D at $5.1 Billion Valuation, Its Second $200 Million Round This Year appeared first on Tekedia.
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Moniepoint offers staff voluntary exit in engineering and product restructuring
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Airbus and BAE Systems to Explore Partnership on Britain-Led Fighter Jet Programme
Airbus executives are due to meet counterparts at BAE Systems to explore whether the European aircraft manufacturer could join the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), a British-led effort to develop a next-generation stealth fighter, the Financial Times reported on Sunday, citing people familiar with the matter. The discussions could open a path for greater European […] The post Airbus and BAE Systems to Explore Partnership on Britain-Led Fighter Jet Programme appeared first on Tekedia.
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Auction Technology Group’s Largest Shareholder, FitzWalter, Seeks Chair’s Removal and Strategic Review
Auction Technology Group’s largest shareholder, FitzWalter Capital, has called for the removal of the British online auction operator’s chair and a strategic review that could lead to a sale, escalating pressure on the company after its board rejected several takeover approaches earlier this year. FitzWalter, which owns 27.2% of ATG, has proposed replacing Chair Scott […] The post Auction Technology Group’s Largest Shareholder, FitzWalter, Seeks Chair’s Removal and Strategic Review appeared first on Tekedia.
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Britain Rejects Joining Canada-Led Defense Bank, Opts for Cooperation Between Separate Initiatives
Britain will not join Canada’s proposed Defense, Security and Resilience Bank (DSRB), with the two countries instead agreeing to develop a framework for cooperation between their separate defense-financing initiatives. The decision leaves the Canadian-led project without British participation but creates a pathway for the two institutions to coordinate on investment opportunities, defense industrial capacity and […] The post Britain Rejects Joining Canada-Led Defense Bank, Opts for Cooperation Between Separate Initiatives appeared first on Tekedia.
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Apple’s Privacy Rules Spark Debate Across the Digital Advertising Industry
Apple has addressed growing concerns about its privacy policies, which have significantly disrupted the online advertising industry and intensified tensions between technology companies and digital marketers. The company’s approach to protecting user data has transformed how advertisers track consumers, measure campaign performance, and generate revenue, creating a debate about the balance between personal privacy and […] The post Apple’s Privacy Rules Spark Debate Across the Digital Advertising Industry appeared first on Tekedia.
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Michael Burry’s Life Lessons on Investing, Discipline, and Financial Freedom
Michael Burry, the investor famous for predicting the 2008 financial crisis, has shared ten life lessons that emphasize discipline, financial responsibility, and personal well-being. Known for his unconventional thinking and willingness to challenge popular opinion. Burry has built a reputation as someone who values independent judgment over following the crowd. His advice including exercising regularly, […] The post Michael Burry’s Life Lessons on Investing, Discipline, and Financial Freedom appeared first on Tekedia.
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Brevan Howard’s Strategy for Digital Asset Market Recovery
Brevan Howard, one of the world’s prominent macro-focused hedge fund managers, is working to strengthen its cryptocurrency investment strategy after experiencing a challenging period. The firm’s crypto chief investment officer is outlining a turnaround plan designed to improve performance, restore confidence, and position the business to capture opportunities in an increasingly competitive digital asset market. […] The post Brevan Howard’s Strategy for Digital Asset Market Recovery appeared first on Tekedia.
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UK Commits £600 Million to AI Security, Biosecurity and Industrial Development
Britain’s government has announced approximately £600 million ($800 million) in funding for artificial intelligence initiatives, with much of the money directed towards defending against biological and cybersecurity threats as sophisticated AI systems create new risks for public safety and critical infrastructure. The package includes £100 million for a laboratory that will use AI to detect […] The post UK Commits £600 Million to AI Security, Biosecurity and Industrial Development appeared first on Tekedia.
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Neocloud Stocks Slide as Musk Warns More Than 200 AI Infrastructure Firms Could Collapse
Shares of major AI infrastructure providers fell on Monday after Elon Musk warned that more than 200 neocloud companies could face a wave of failures and consolidation, intensifying investor concerns about the debt financing an industry racing to meet demand for artificial intelligence computing. Nebius, CoreWeave and Iren each fell more than 4% in early […] The post Neocloud Stocks Slide as Musk Warns More Than 200 AI Infrastructure Firms Could Collapse appeared first on Tekedia.
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SoftBank Plans $50bn Malaysia Investment as Country Expands AI and Data Centre Ambitions
SoftBank Group plans to invest $50 billion in Malaysia, with potential projects spanning artificial intelligence, emerging technologies and data centres, according to a Bloomberg report citing Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. Anwar said on Saturday that SoftBank founder Masayoshi Son had identified potential locations in Kuching, in the Malaysian state of Sarawak, and in peninsular […] The post SoftBank Plans $50bn Malaysia Investment as Country Expands AI and Data Centre Ambitions appeared first on Tekedia.
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SpaceX Secures $40 Billion in GPU Financing as Musk Expands AI Infrastructure Spending
SpaceX has closed $40 billion in debt financing to purchase graphics processing units (GPUs), Elon Musk said, highlighting the growing reliance on borrowing to fund the artificial intelligence infrastructure race as the company expands beyond satellite internet and rocket launches into large-scale computing. Musk said the financing was primarily callable debt for GPU purchases scheduled […] The post SpaceX Secures $40 Billion in GPU Financing as Musk Expands AI Infrastructure Spending appeared first on Tekedia.
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