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China, America, and the Confusion That Shapes Global Power
Geopolitics, by design, is built on confusion. Nations speak with one voice in public and act with another in private. It is a theatre of strategic ambiguity where what is declared is rarely what is done. And if anyone still doubted this reality, the latest revelation involving the United States and China should settle the […] The post China, America, and the Confusion That Shapes Global Power appeared first on Tekedia.
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Malaysia Reveals $1.1B Loss from Crypto Mining Electricity Theft
Malaysia’s national utility provider, Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB), has revealed staggering losses exceeding RM 4.6 billion approximately $1.11 billion USD due to illegal electricity theft by cryptocurrency miners, primarily targeting Bitcoin. This issue spans from 2020 to August 2025 and has prompted a nationwide crackdown involving advanced monitoring and joint enforcement actions. TNB identified 13,827 […] The post Malaysia Reveals $1.1B Loss from Crypto Mining Electricity Theft appeared first on Tekedia.
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A Look into Sky’s $2.5B Major Investment in Crypto Yield Innovation
The Sky ecosystem formerly MakerDAO announced a significant governance decision to allocate up to $2.5 billion in USDS stablecoins to support projects incubated by Obex, a newly launched crypto incubator focused on yield-generating stablecoins. This move is part of Sky’s broader “Endgame” initiative to enhance its decentralized stablecoin protocol by integrating real-world assets (RWAs) and […] The post A Look into Sky’s $2.5B Major Investment in Crypto Yield Innovation appeared first on Tekedia.
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Transport mobility in Ghana, India, and Nigeria [GIN Therapy Part 2]
In the first instalment of this three-part Series, I ‘weaved’ – literally – a narrative presenting Ghana first, then India, and Nigeria in what I dubbed the “GIN (Ghana, India, Nigeria) Therapy.” In that piece I acknowledged and part-celebrated Ghana’s official Geographic Indication (GI) status for Kente cloth, a protected status granted in 2025. In […] The post Transport mobility in Ghana, India, and Nigeria [GIN Therapy Part 2] appeared first on Tekedia.
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Eli Lilly Becomes First Health-Care Company to Hit $1tn Valuation, Riding a New Era of Weight-Loss Drug Dominance
For decades, the trillion-dollar club has been the province of Silicon Valley giants—names like Apple, Microsoft, and Alphabet that shaped the digital age. But on Friday, a company far from the tech corridors of California briefly muscled its way into that elite circle. Eli Lilly, the 147-year-old drugmaker headquartered in Indianapolis, touched a $1 trillion […] The post Eli Lilly Becomes First Health-Care Company to Hit $1tn Valuation, Riding a New Era of Weight-Loss Drug Dominance appeared first on Tekedia.
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In Mississippi’s ‘Digital Delta,’ Amazon Bets $3bn, Signals a New Front in America’s AI Infrastructure Arms Race
Vicksburg has lived many chapters in Mississippi’s economic story, but the latest one—scripted by a $3 billion Amazon investment—marks a shift from river-town legacy to AI-era frontier. By 2026, the city is set to host one of the tech giant’s newest artificial intelligence data centers, a sprawling complex that state officials are already calling a […] The post In Mississippi’s ‘Digital Delta,’ Amazon Bets $3bn, Signals a New Front in America’s AI Infrastructure Arms Race appeared first on Tekedia.
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China Is U.S.’ Biggest Lender Despite Washington’s Warning to Developing Countries About Beijing’s “Debt Trap”
For the better part of a decade, Washington has sounded a relentless alarm across the Global South, warning developing nations that Beijing’s deep pockets come with a heavy price: a “debt trap” designed to leverage infrastructure loans for geopolitical obedience. Yet, a sweeping new investigation reveals a staggering economic irony. While American diplomats were cautioning […] The post China Is U.S.’ Biggest Lender Despite Washington’s Warning to Developing Countries About Beijing’s “Debt Trap” appeared first on Tekedia.
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US Senate Introduces New Bill Aimed at Social Media Algorithms, To Rewrite Sec 230, Give Users Right to Sue
A new bill introduced on Wednesday by Sen. John Curtis of Utah is set to reopen one of Washington’s most contentious debates: whether social media giants should finally face legal consequences for algorithm-driven recommendations that push users toward harmful content. The proposal, called the Algorithm Accountability Act, would deliver the most consequential rewrite of Section […] The post US Senate Introduces New Bill Aimed at Social Media Algorithms, To Rewrite Sec 230, Give Users Right to Sue appeared first on Tekedia.
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Ripple (XRP) Loses the Spotlight as Little Pepe (LILPEPE) Emerges as the Best Cheap Crypto to Invest in Before 2026
Once a darling of payments-focused investors, XRP is starting to fade from the limelight as a surprising new star emerges: Little Pepe (LILPEPE). Several XRP holders have been noticed selling off their XRP holdings and diverting the funds into LILPEPE at $0.0022, before the expected 1,200% exchange launch surge. XRP’s Struggle: Steady but Slower XRP’s […] The post Ripple (XRP) Loses the Spotlight as Little Pepe (LILPEPE) Emerges as the Best Cheap Crypto to Invest in Before 2026 appeared first on Tekedia.
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Bluworks, Egyptian HR automation startup, raises $1 million for regional expansion
The round was led by Enza Capital, A15, and Beltone Venture Capital, with participation from Acasia Ventures alongside strategic angel investors.
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Bitcoin Slump Reflects Broader Market Risk Aversion, Says Binance CEO
Bitcoin’s sharp retreat this month has become one of the defining stories in global markets, with the world’s most valuable cryptocurrency slipping deeper into a downturn that reflects a wider wave of investor caution. Binance Chief Executive Richard Teng said on Friday that the latest slump is being driven largely by investors unwinding leveraged positions […] The post Bitcoin Slump Reflects Broader Market Risk Aversion, Says Binance CEO appeared first on Tekedia.
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Flip Your SHIB Profits Into Ozak AI—Analysts Say ROI Could Multiply
Meme coin market is heating up again, with Shiba Inu (SHIB) showing renewed strength and attracting traders looking to capitalize on short-term volatility. Trading around $0.000009092, SHIB’s bullish sentiment has returned—but analysts suggest investors might find even greater upside by rotating profits into next-generation AI projects. Ozak AI (OZ), an emerging AI-driven ecosystem, is drawing […] The post Flip Your SHIB Profits Into Ozak AI—Analysts Say ROI Could Multiply appeared first on Tekedia.
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Google Cloud VP Says Company Must Double Compute Capacity Biannually to Keep Pace With AI Services
During an all-hands meeting on November 6, Amin Vahdat, the vice president of Google Cloud responsible for AI infrastructure, laid out a staggering internal mandate: the company must double its compute capacity every six months to keep pace with the voracious demand for artificial intelligence services. In a presentation viewed by CNBC titled “AI Infrastructure,” […] The post Google Cloud VP Says Company Must Double Compute Capacity Biannually to Keep Pace With AI Services appeared first on Tekedia.
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Africa’s industrial future is within reach: What we need now is intentional investment
As the world marks Africa Industrialization Day on 20 November, UNIDO Director General, Gerd Müller reflects on the continent’s progress and the urgent investments needed to drive sustainable, competitive industrial growth. In this op-ed, he outlines why Africa stands at a defining moment—and what must happen next to unlock its full industrial potential. Africa enters 2025 at […]
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Why the future of power utilities depends on adopting AI now
Onboarding artificial intelligence can secure the future of world’s critical electric systems through improvements in efficiency, innovation and decision-making. Power companies must adapt to thrive, says Hanno Van Niekerk, Market Leader – Sub Saharan Africa, AVEVA The future of power and infrastructure hinges on algorithms, not concrete or cables. Companies that master data-driven decision-making will […]
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Robert Kiyosaki Sells $2.25M of His Bitcoin Holdings
Robert Kiyosaki, author of the bestselling Rich Dad Poor Dad, has revealed that he recently sold a portion of his Bitcoin holdings valued at $2.25 million. According to his recent post on X, Kiyosaki disclosed that he originally purchased the coins years ago at about $6,000 each, giving him a substantial gain despite the current […] The post Robert Kiyosaki Sells $2.25M of His Bitcoin Holdings appeared first on Tekedia.
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Nvidia-fueled Rout sweeps Asian chip shares, Sinks SoftBank by over 10%
A punishing wave of selling washed over Asia’s technology sector on Friday, erasing billions in market value as investors reacted to a paradox that has rattled global trading floors: Nvidia, the engine of the artificial intelligence boom, posted a blockbuster earnings beat, and the market hated it. The result was a sea of red across […] The post Nvidia-fueled Rout sweeps Asian chip shares, Sinks SoftBank by over 10% appeared first on Tekedia.
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Morgan Stanley Drops Call for December Fed Rate Cut After Stronger-Than-Expected U.S. Jobs Data
Morgan Stanley has abruptly reversed course on its forecast that the U.S. Federal Reserve would cut interest rates by a quarter-point in December, after September’s labor market report revealed resilience that caught even hawkish strategists off guard. The bank now points to a more cautious Fed stance, shaped by complex economic data and growing political […] The post Morgan Stanley Drops Call for December Fed Rate Cut After Stronger-Than-Expected U.S. Jobs Data appeared first on Tekedia.
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HelloTrade Launch on MegaETH and USDM Pre-Deposits As Scott Bessent Visits A Bitcoin Bar
The team behind BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) ETF—specifically former BlackRock executives Kevin and Wyatt, who led the engineering for IBIT the fastest ETF to hit $100B in assets—have founded HelloTrade, a platform designed to provide global, frictionless access to leveraged trading in equities, ETFs, commodities, and crypto. Built on MegaETH, an Ethereum Layer 2 […] The post HelloTrade Launch on MegaETH and USDM Pre-Deposits As Scott Bessent Visits A Bitcoin Bar appeared first on Tekedia.
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Bitcoin’s Brutal Flash Crash is A Deleveraging Bloodbath
Bitcoin (BTC) endured a savage intraday plunge, briefly dipping to as low as $80,000 on derivatives platforms like Hyperliquid before stabilizing around $81,000–$82,000. This marked the asset’s steepest 2–4 hour drop since April 2025 lows, erasing all of its 2025 gains and pushing year-to-date performance into negative territory down ~11% overall. The move wiped out […] The post Bitcoin’s Brutal Flash Crash is A Deleveraging Bloodbath appeared first on Tekedia.
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6 Heavily Undervalued Tokens Set to Boom Over the Next 6 Months: Shiba Inu, Cardano, Little Pepe (LILPEPE) Lead
The cryptocurrency landscape often hides explosive opportunities beneath mainstream noise. Over the coming six months, a group of tokens stands out as particularly attractive: Shiba Inu, Cardano, Little Pepe, Brett, Pump.fun, and Flare.  Each brings a distinct narrative, from infrastructure upgrades and burning mechanics to a hyperactive presale and emergent memecoin ecosystems, that together create […] The post 6 Heavily Undervalued Tokens Set to Boom Over the Next 6 Months: Shiba Inu, Cardano, Little Pepe (LILPEPE) Lead appeared first on Tekedia.
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21Shares Launches 2x Leveraged Dogecoin ETF (TXXD)
Crypto asset manager 21Shares announced the launch of the 21Shares 2x Long Dogecoin ETF (ticker: TXXD), providing investors with leveraged exposure to Dogecoin (DOGE) through a regulated U.S.-listed product on Nasdaq. This marks 21Shares’ first leveraged ETF and expands its U.S. lineup to 16 crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) globally. The debut coincides with the finalization […] The post 21Shares Launches 2x Leveraged Dogecoin ETF (TXXD) appeared first on Tekedia.
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Foxconn Says $1.4bn Nvidia-Backed Supercomputing Center to Be Ready H1 2026
Foxconn said on Friday that the $1.4 billion supercomputing center it is building with Nvidia will be ready in the first half of 2026, signaling its tightening grip on the AI hardware world. When completed, it will stand as Taiwan’s largest advanced GPU cluster, underscoring just how fast the AI race is turning into a […] The post Foxconn Says $1.4bn Nvidia-Backed Supercomputing Center to Be Ready H1 2026 appeared first on Tekedia.
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Nigeria Orders Immediate Shutdown of 41 Unity Schools as Fresh Waves of Abductions Reignite National Fear
The Nigerian government has ordered principals of 41 Federal Unity Colleges to shut down the schools immediately. The directive, dated November 21, 2025, came from the Federal Ministry of Education and carried the approval of Education Minister Tunji Alausa. With the country once again reeling from a resurgence of school attacks, the circular said the […] The post Nigeria Orders Immediate Shutdown of 41 Unity Schools as Fresh Waves of Abductions Reignite National Fear appeared first on Tekedia.
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As AI Gold Rush Accelerates, Wall Street Warns of Cracks Beneath the Frenzy
The AI boom has turned global markets into a kind of high-voltage arena where money, hype, and fear increasingly share the same stage. That was the mood in New York this week as two veteran finance executives described a financial system hurtling into an AI-driven future without fully accounting for the risks forming beneath its […] The post As AI Gold Rush Accelerates, Wall Street Warns of Cracks Beneath the Frenzy appeared first on Tekedia.
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Congressman Warren Davidson Introduced the Bitcoin for America Act
U.S. Representative Warren Davidson (R-OH) introduced the Bitcoin for America Act in the House of Representatives. This legislation aims to modernize federal tax payments by allowing individuals and businesses to settle their tax obligations directly with Bitcoin (BTC). Crucially, it would eliminate capital gains taxes on these transactions—treating BTC payments like foreign currency transfers—and direct […] The post Congressman Warren Davidson Introduced the Bitcoin for America Act appeared first on Tekedia.
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Revamping Legacy Factories: Smart PLC Upgrades on a Budget
Executive summary: Aging PLC-based control systems increase downtime risk and hide operational data, yet complete replacements are often unaffordable. A phased, risk-prioritized modernization—targeting CPUs, communication modules and selected I/O—combined with careful sourcing of refurbished or surplus parts can extend asset life, enable IIoT connectivity, and deliver measurable ROI without a large capital outlay. Introduction: the “Legacy” […] The post Revamping Legacy Factories: Smart PLC Upgrades on a Budget appeared first on Tekedia.
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Optimizing Production: Choosing the Right Control Systems
Key takeaways Selecting a control system is a strategic decision that will influence production for a decade or more. Evaluate applications by scale, speed and environment; prioritise connectivity (OPC UA, MQTT) for IIoT readiness; factor in software licensing and local talent availability; and treat parts availability and secondary-market access as core selection criteria. The best […] The post Optimizing Production: Choosing the Right Control Systems appeared first on Tekedia.
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Google Unveils Nano Banana Pro, Its Most Advanced Image Generation And Editing Model Yet
Google has announced the release of Nano Banana Pro, an advanced AI image generation and editing model powered by Gemini 3 Pro Image. This launch marks a significant leap forward in the company’s creative AI capabilities. Just months earlier, Google rolled out Nano Banana, its Gemini 2.5 Flash Image model, which quickly became popular for […] The post Google Unveils Nano Banana Pro, Its Most Advanced Image Generation And Editing Model Yet appeared first on Tekedia.
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Day 1-1000 of Regxta: The daughter who rebuilt her mother’s kolo digitally
When her mother's savings burned in a fire and banks rejected her, Rukayat Bello built Regxta—an agency banking platform now serving 25,000 Nigerians.
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With the Yen Under Pressure, Japan Unveils a ¥21.3tn Stimulus as the BOJ Edges Toward a December Rate Hike
Japan rolled out a sweeping ¥21.3 trillion ($135.5 billion) stimulus package on Friday, an economic jolt that lands at a moment when households are groaning under cost pressures and policymakers are wrestling with a currency that has tumbled to a ten-month low. The package, reported by public broadcaster NHK, lays out a menu of measures […] The post With the Yen Under Pressure, Japan Unveils a ¥21.3tn Stimulus as the BOJ Edges Toward a December Rate Hike appeared first on Tekedia.
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Cisco Moves to Expose Generative AI Cyberattacks, Aging Network Infrastructure That Has Become a Silent National Risk
Cisco is rolling out a sweeping initiative—called “Resilient Infrastructure”—after years of watching organizations gamble with old routers, network switches, and network-attached storage that still sit at the heart of critical systems. The logic has always been familiar: replacing equipment costs money; keeping outdated technology is easy. In reality, these aging devices often run on insecure […] The post Cisco Moves to Expose Generative AI Cyberattacks, Aging Network Infrastructure That Has Become a Silent National Risk appeared first on Tekedia.
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Solana Spot ETFs Strong Inflows Signal Sustained Institutional Interest
Solana (SOL) spot ETFs is spot on—yesterday’s net inflows of $55.61 million indeed mark one of the strongest single-day hauls in recent weeks, pushing the streak of consecutive positive flows to 16 days. This resilience stands out especially as Bitcoin ETFs saw modest gains ~$75.47M inflows while Ethereum ETFs continued bleeding $37.35M outflows, their seventh […] The post Solana Spot ETFs Strong Inflows Signal Sustained Institutional Interest appeared first on Tekedia.
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GANA Payment Reportedly Exploited for $3.1M
Blockchain investigator ZachXBT a prominent on-chain sleuth with over 930,000 followers on X, known for exposing scams and hacks disclosed a major security breach targeting GANA Payment, a decentralized payment protocol built on the BNB Smart Chain (BSC). The exploit resulted in the theft of over $3.1 million in digital assets, primarily from the project’s […] The post GANA Payment Reportedly Exploited for $3.1M appeared first on Tekedia.
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Fusepay Launches in Seychelles, Marks First Digital Payment Transaction
Fusepay, a Payment Service Provider in Seychelles focused on creating a digital finance hub for frontier markets, has officially launched in Seychelles and completed its first live business transaction, marking a major step in replacing paper cheques with fully digital payments. The company announced this feat via a post on Linkedin stating that the launch […] The post Fusepay Launches in Seychelles, Marks First Digital Payment Transaction appeared first on Tekedia.
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Coinbase Launches ETH-Backed Loans As Polymarket Odds on Monad’s TVL Intensify
Coinbase announced on November 20, 2025, the rollout of ETH-backed loans for eligible U.S. users excluding New York residents, allowing them to borrow up to $1 million in USDC against their Ethereum holdings without selling the asset. This feature, powered by the on-chain lending protocol Morpho and deployed on Coinbase’s Base Layer 2 network, integrates […] The post Coinbase Launches ETH-Backed Loans As Polymarket Odds on Monad’s TVL Intensify appeared first on Tekedia.
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