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Japan Swings to First Current-Account Deficit in 17 Months as Oil Costs, Foreign Payouts Bite
June deficit sharply misses forecasts, but record first-half surplus shows AI-driven exports and overseas investment income continue to underpin Japan’s external finances Japan recorded its first current-account deficit in 17 months in June as larger dividend payments to foreign investors and higher oil import costs eroded the country’s external surplus, although a record first-half surplus […] The post Japan Swings to First Current-Account Deficit in 17 Months as Oil Costs, Foreign Payouts Bite appeared first on Tekedia.
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Sunrise Energy Metals Soars as U.S. Backs Australian Scandium Mine in Bid to Break China’s Mineral Grip
Shares of Australia’s Sunrise Energy Metals surged as much as 29% on Monday after the Trump administration backed the company with a $400 million conditional loan commitment to develop a major scandium project, giving fresh momentum to Washington’s drive to build critical-mineral supply chains outside China. The stock later pared some of its gains but […] The post Sunrise Energy Metals Soars as U.S. Backs Australian Scandium Mine in Bid to Break China’s Mineral Grip appeared first on Tekedia.
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Strategy Sells Approximately $105 Million in Bitcoin to Support Preferred Stock And Cash Reserves
Strategy, the Bitcoin-focused company led by CEO Michael Saylor, has recently sold 1,638 Bitcoin for about $104.7 million. The transactions took place between July 27 and August 2, 2026, at an average price of roughly $63,957 per coin, according to an SEC filing. The recent sale saw the company’s BTC holdings reduced to 842,138 Bitcoin. […] The post Strategy Sells Approximately $105 Million in Bitcoin to Support Preferred Stock And Cash Reserves appeared first on Tekedia.
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South Africa wants to use machine learning to screen travellers for fraud
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What you should know about Googlebook laptops ahead of launch
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How I Solve System Freezes and Crashes by Keeping Graphics Drivers Up-to-Date with Driver Booster
Outdated graphics drivers may be responsible if your system experiences crashes, slow performance, or black screens, just like me. Driver updates help our system run smoothly by improving performance and stability while avoiding display issues. This guide explores graphics drivers, common issues, warning signs, update options, and the use of a reliable driver updater to […] The post How I Solve System Freezes and Crashes by Keeping Graphics Drivers Up-to-Date with Driver Booster appeared first on Tekedia.
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A Francophone investor’s guide to Africa’s next growth markets
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What MTN’s “25 Years of Possibilities” Reveals About Strategic Visual Communication
For branding strategists and corporate communicators, anniversary campaigns present a deceptively difficult challenge. How do you celebrate organisational longevity without producing another predictable timeline of achievements, milestones and corporate statistics? MTN’s “25 years of possibilities” campaign offers an instructive answer. Its anniversary visual does not simply tell audiences that MTN has been operating for 25 […] The post What MTN’s “25 Years of Possibilities” Reveals About Strategic Visual Communication appeared first on Tekedia.
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The Coming $1 Trillion Art Inheritance: A Problem the Next Generation Isn’t Ready For
Over the next decade, roughly $1 trillion worth of art is expected to change hands as older generations pass wealth and possessions to their heirs, according to Deloitte. The figure represents more than a transfer of financial assets. It points to a looming challenge involving paintings, sculptures, antiques and other cultural objects that families may […] The post The Coming $1 Trillion Art Inheritance: A Problem the Next Generation Isn’t Ready For appeared first on Tekedia.
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What to expect from the Google Pixel Buds Pro 2
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Kenya approves first locally domiciled ETF as bank stocks rally
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Best Free Pokémon GO Spoofer That Still Work (iOS & Android)
Pokémon GO location spoofing tools are constantly evolving due to frequent app updates and improved security measures. Many previously popular spoofers no longer work or now offer limited features in 2026. This guide tests and compares the best free Pokémon GO spoofers still available for iOS and Android, helping you discover reliable options to change […]
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Reading Osun’s Electoral Signals
As Osun State approaches its August 15, 2026 governorship election, one of the most revealing indicators of the political mood may not be found in campaign rallies, newspaper headlines or the number of supporters gathered behind individual candidates. It may be found in the questions citizens are asking online. An analysis of Google search activity […] The post Reading Osun’s Electoral Signals appeared first on Tekedia.
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Bezos-Backed Consortium Nears Deal for One-Third Stake in Liverpool at $5.9bn Valuation
Proposed one-third investment would deepen U.S. involvement in the Premier League as private capital targets undervalued clubs, global media revenues and untapped commercial opportunities A consortium involving Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is close to agreeing a deal to acquire roughly one-third of Liverpool Football Club, according to multiple media reports on Monday, in a transaction […] The post Bezos-Backed Consortium Nears Deal for One-Third Stake in Liverpool at $5.9bn Valuation appeared first on Tekedia.
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Kalshi Taps Nasdaq Surveillance System As Prediction Markets Face Growing Scrutiny
Prediction markets operator Kalshi is partnering with Nasdaq to strengthen surveillance of trading on its platform, bringing technology used across traditional financial markets to a rapidly expanding sector facing heightened scrutiny over market manipulation and insider trading. Under the multiyear agreement announced Monday, Kalshi will deploy Nasdaq’s market surveillance platform in phases, combining it with […] The post Kalshi Taps Nasdaq Surveillance System As Prediction Markets Face Growing Scrutiny appeared first on Tekedia.
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Brazil’s New Cryptocurrency Rules Could Reshape Large Crypto Transfers
Brazil’s decision to delay certain large cryptocurrency transactions for 24 hours marks a significant development in the country’s evolving approach to digital-asset regulation. Under the proposed framework, crypto transactions exceeding $10,000 could face a mandatory waiting period before they are completed, giving authorities and financial institutions additional time to monitor potentially suspicious activity. The measure […] The post Brazil’s New Cryptocurrency Rules Could Reshape Large Crypto Transfers appeared first on Tekedia.
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X Replaces Creator Program as Stanford Develops an Agent-Native Git
The internet is entering a new phase in which artificial intelligence is changing not only how content is produced, but also how software is created, distributed and rewarded. Two developments highlight this transition: X is replacing its existing creator monetization program with “Original Content Rewards,” while Stanford researchers are exploring an agent-native version of Git […] The post X Replaces Creator Program as Stanford Develops an Agent-Native Git appeared first on Tekedia.
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Wall Street Rally Takes on FOMO Fuel as Options Markets Flash Bullish Signals
Fear of missing out (FOMO) is becoming an increasingly important force behind Wall Street’s latest advance, with options-market indicators showing some of the strongest demand for upside exposure in years as investors rush to participate in a rally that has pushed U.S. stocks to record highs. Easing tensions in the Middle East, lower oil prices […] The post Wall Street Rally Takes on FOMO Fuel as Options Markets Flash Bullish Signals appeared first on Tekedia.
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SPCX Gains 30% in Three Days, Reclaiming Its IPO Price
SpaceX’s public-market debut has entered another dramatic chapter, with shares trading under the ticker SPCX surging roughly 30% over three days and moving back above the company’s $135 initial public offering price. The rebound marks a significant turnaround for a stock that had fallen sharply below its IPO level just days earlier, highlighting the extraordinary […] The post SPCX Gains 30% in Three Days, Reclaiming Its IPO Price appeared first on Tekedia.
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Bitcoin Selling, Hyperliquid’s Revenue Race and the Rise of Stonkbrokers
The cryptocurrency market is entering another phase in which capital flows, decentralized trading activity and speculative culture are increasingly intertwined. Three developments highlight this shift: Marathon Digital’s reported $1.6 billion Bitcoin sale, Fomo flipping Hyperliquid in 24-hour revenue, and the continued surge of Stonkbrokers, whose NFT floor price has climbed to 12.9 ETH. These developments […] The post Bitcoin Selling, Hyperliquid’s Revenue Race and the Rise of Stonkbrokers appeared first on Tekedia.
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Intel Plans $15bn Share Sale as AI Boom Fuels Costly Foundry Turnaround
Intel said on Monday it plans to raise about $15 billion through a share offering, turning to investors to help finance an expensive expansion of its contract chip manufacturing business as a sharp recovery in its stock gives the struggling semiconductor giant an opportunity to strengthen its balance sheet. Intel shares fell more than 4% […] The post Intel Plans $15bn Share Sale as AI Boom Fuels Costly Foundry Turnaround appeared first on Tekedia.
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SpaceX Shares Rebound Toward $135 IPO Price as AI, Starlink Fuel Bullish Outlook
Deutsche Bank says $100 billion revenue run-rate target is “likely very achievable,” while analysts warn valuation remains tied to Starship milestones Shares of Elon Musk’s SpaceX rebounded on Monday, moving back toward their $135 initial public offering price as investors digested stronger-than-expected quarterly revenue and bullish forecasts for the company’s Starlink and artificial-intelligence businesses. The […] The post SpaceX Shares Rebound Toward $135 IPO Price as AI, Starlink Fuel Bullish Outlook appeared first on Tekedia.
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What Can Cause Sudden Changes in Router Performance?
Your router may be working perfectly fine for months and years, and then suddenly, one day, it may begin to behave differently. You may notice slower speeds, frequent disconnections, weaker coverage, and increased latency on your network, issues that you normally didn’t encounter. These sudden changes in router performance can be frustrating, especially when your […] The post What Can Cause Sudden Changes in Router Performance? appeared first on Tekedia.
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Kaspa Killer ‘BlockDAG’ is Going Viral As Staking Crosses 10 Billion in August [Best Crypto To Buy]
Crypto markets rarely reward people for waiting until every doubt has disappeared. By the time a project has secured broad exchange coverage, mainstream attention, and a clean price trend, its earliest upside is often already behind it. That is why BlockDAG has entered the August conversation as a possible best crypto to buy candidate: it […] The post Kaspa Killer ‘BlockDAG’ is Going Viral As Staking Crosses 10 Billion in August [Best Crypto To Buy] appeared first on Tekedia.
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Is BlockDAG Ready to Explode? Upcoming Super App & Exchange Put $1 Within Sight
In crypto, attention can arrive for the wrong reasons: a sudden price spike, a celebrity mention, or a wave of short-term speculation. BlockDAG’s August visibility is developing around a broader question. Can a Layer-1 project turn mobile mining, staking, payments, trading, and consumer applications into one connected user experience before the market fully prices in […] The post Is BlockDAG Ready to Explode? Upcoming Super App & Exchange Put $1 Within Sight appeared first on Tekedia.
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INVEST Network Presale Surges Past $3.38M, While Polkadot Consolidates & Chainlink Faces Downside Pressure
Recent market data shows the Polkadot price consolidating as investors evaluate whether DOT can eventually climb back toward $20. Meanwhile, a cautionary Chainlink price prediction highlights fresh technical weakness following LINK’s breakdown below vital support at $8.38. Conversely, INVEST Network (INVST) is setting a high bar in the market through private AI infrastructure designed to […] The post INVEST Network Presale Surges Past $3.38M, While Polkadot Consolidates & Chainlink Faces Downside Pressure appeared first on Tekedia.
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IFC Backs 4G Capital, Equity Bank and KCB in Kenya SME Financing Programme
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Silverbacks’ Investment in Moove Tops $37 Million as Mobility Startup Hits $2.1 Billion Valuation
African investment firm Silverbacks Holdings says its cumulative investment in mobility company Moove has surpassed $37 million following its participation in the startup’s latest funding round. Based on Moove’s new valuation, Silverbacks says its holding is now worth more than $62 million. Moove raised $250 million in Series C funding at a $2.1 billion valuation […] The post Silverbacks’ Investment in Moove Tops $37 Million as Mobility Startup Hits $2.1 Billion Valuation appeared first on Tech In Africa.
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$3.35M Raised Fuels INVEST Network Momentum as Stage 2 Begins While Dogecoin & Solana Stay Near Critical Zones
Smart market followers are focusing more on projects with real use cases instead of short-term price movements. The Dogecoin price is holding near $0.073 with ETF activity crossing $12 million. Meanwhile, the Solana price remains stable above $75, supported by real-world asset growth and more than 280,000 equity holders. However, INVEST Network (INVST) offers more […] The post $3.35M Raised Fuels INVEST Network Momentum as Stage 2 Begins While Dogecoin & Solana Stay Near Critical Zones appeared first on Tekedia.
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AHL Africa Credit Fund secures additional $15 million in debt facility
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Tokyo State Lenders Back Peach Cars in $3.7M Debt Facility for East Africa Expansion
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85% of Nigerian workloads run on public clouds as government pushes localisation
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6 AI Tools That Will Help Grow Your Business
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How to Build an AI Agent GTM Workflow
Thanks to artificial intelligence (AI), businesses can be more efficient and competitive than ever. Gone are the days of manually crafting emails, hunting down prospects, and dealing with the same lineup of mundane responsibilities. Instead, AI-powered go-to-market (GTM) strategies are freeing up employees to work toward big-picture goals. AI tools can be a huge asset, […] The post How to Build an AI Agent GTM Workflow appeared first on Tekedia.
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What African investors think about the funding squeeze killing early-stage startups
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