The U.S. Department of Justice has told federal agencies they can once again allow employees to download TikTok on government-issued devices, reversing a restriction that had been in place since 2022 and marking another significant turn in Washington’s evolving approach to the popular video-sharing platform. According to Reuters, the Justice Department concluded that the 2022 […] The post U.S. Lifts TikTok Ban On Federal Devices After Ownership Overhaul appeared first on Tekedia.

Global equity funds attracted fresh inflows for an eighth consecutive week through July 15 as easing U.S. inflation, robust corporate earnings and renewed optimism around artificial intelligence encouraged investors to increase exposure to risk assets, although the pace of buying slowed from the previous week. According to LSEG Lipper data covering 28,904 funds, investors purchased […] The post Global Equity Funds Extend Inflow Streak As Easing Inflation And Strong Earnings Revive Risk Appetite appeared first on Tekedia.

Prediction markets are sending a clear warning to global consumers and policymakers alike. Traders now assign a 92% probability that gasoline prices in the United States will exceed $4 per gallon before the end of July, reflecting mounting concerns over escalating tensions in the Middle East and the growing disruption of global energy supply chains. […] The post Prediction Markets Signal 92% Chance of $4 Gasoline as Strait of Hormuz Crisis Pushes Oil Higher appeared first on Tekedia.

Databricks has cemented its position among the world’s most valuable private technology companies after announcing a new funding round that values the artificial intelligence and data software company at $188 billion, underscoring how successfully it has reinvented itself from a cloud data platform into a leading enterprise AI provider. The financing, led by Coatue, comes […] The post Databricks Valuation Soars to $188bn as AI Reinvention Fuels One of Tech’s Fastest Value Creations appeared first on Tekedia.

BlackRock has reached a historic milestone, becoming the first investment firm in history to surpass $15 trillion in assets under management (AUM). The achievement marks not only a defining moment for the company itself but also highlights the increasing concentration of global capital in the hands of a few major asset managers that now wield […] The post BlackRock’s Massive Growth and the Increasing Concentration of Global Capital appeared first on Tekedia.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has dismissed concerns that Germany’s planned acquisition of United States-made Tomahawk medium-range cruise missiles will unnecessarily escalate tensions with Russia. His remarks come at a time when European security is undergoing its most significant transformation since the end of the Cold War, driven largely by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and […] The post Mark Rutte Defends Germany’s Missile Plans Amid Rising Russia Concerns appeared first on Tekedia.

The rapid rise of decentralized finance has created an entirely new financial ecosystem, one that promises transparency, efficiency, and borderless access to capital markets. Yet beneath the innovation lies a persistent concern: many of the largest DeFi protocols continue to operate without sufficient real-world collateral backing their assets. This structural weakness has increasingly drawn scrutiny […] The post Bybit’s $1.4 Billion Hack Exposes the Security Limits of Crypto Institutions appeared first on Tekedia.

Jesse Pollak, the creator of Coinbase’s Layer-2 network Base, has publicly acknowledged that one of his most ambitious visions—turning Base into a dominant onchain social ecosystem—has failed to achieve the traction he initially expected. In a significant strategic shift, Pollak announced that the future direction of the Base application would now be more directly integrated […] The post Jesse Pollak Admits Onchain Social Vision Fell Short as Base Shifts Toward Coinbase Integration appeared first on Tekedia.

Hopes for the passage of the Crypto Clarity Act have taken a sharp hit, with prediction markets assigning the legislation its lowest odds yet of becoming law this year. According to Polymarket, the odds of the Act being signed into law in 2026 have dropped sharply to around 32%, marking an all-time low as lawmakers […] The post Crypto Clarity Act Odds Crash to Record Low as U.S Congress Convenes appeared first on Tekedia.

The official launch of the x402 Foundation under the Linux Foundation marks another significant milestone in the evolution of internet-native finance. Originally developed and contributed by Coinbase, the x402 protocol seeks to revive and modernize a concept that has long fascinated technologists: enabling seamless machine-to-machine payments directly through the internet. The initiative arrives at a […] The post Coinbase and Linux Foundation Introduce x402 for the AI-Driven Economy appeared first on Tekedia.

The promise of tokenization is compelling. Real estate, stocks, bonds, art, commodities, and even private credit can now be represented as digital tokens that move instantly across blockchains. Advocates argue that tokenization will unlock liquidity, democratize investment access, and create a more efficient financial system. Yet beneath the excitement lies a difficult legal question: what […] The post The Off-Chain Enforcement Problem in Tokenized Finance appeared first on Tekedia.

Crypto’s total market capitalization has now recorded its third consecutive quarterly decline, marking one of the longest periods of sustained weakness since the industry matured into a multi-trillion-dollar asset class. The downturn reflects more than falling token prices; it signals a broader shift in investor behavior, capital allocation, and market priorities. While speculative enthusiasm has […] The post Why Prediction Markets Could Become the Next Major Crypto Growth Sector appeared first on Tekedia.

The artificial intelligence boom is beginning to exact a visible cost on consumers, and India’s smartphone market is emerging as one of the clearest examples of how the massive buildout of AI infrastructure is reshaping global electronics supply chains. As memory manufacturers divert production toward high-margin AI chips used in data centers, the supply of […] The post AI Memory Boom Hits Consumers as India’s Smartphone Market Slumps Due to High Price appeared first on Tekedia.

U.S. import prices unexpectedly rose in June, highlighting persistent inflationary pressures beneath the surface of the economy as rising costs for capital equipment, technology products, and consumer goods more than offset lower food and fuel prices. The latest data suggests that while headline inflation moderated during the month due to lower energy prices, imported inflation […] The post U.S. Import Prices Post Biggest Annual Increase In Nearly Four Years As AI-Driven Capital Goods Offset Lower Energy Costs appeared first on Tekedia.

The global technology industry is witnessing another wave of massive valuations as artificial intelligence continues to reshape sectors ranging from software to healthcare. Two of the latest companies capturing investor attention are Chinese AI startup DeepSeek and Swedish health technology company Neko Health, both of which have reached significant milestones that underline the growing confidence […] The post DeepSeek and Neko Health Highlight the Expanding Economic Power of Artificial Intelligence appeared first on Tekedia.

A U.S. federal judge has refused to temporarily block Meta Platforms from proceeding with layoffs affecting 26 employees who claim the company used artificial intelligence tools in a way that discriminated against workers with disabilities or those who took medical or family leave. The ruling allows Meta to move forward with the layoffs beginning July […] The post Meta Wins Initial Court Ruling As Judge Refuses To Halt AI-Linked Layoffs Amid Novel Discrimination Challenge appeared first on Tekedia.

India’s largest initial public offering (IPO) of 2026 has revealed the depth of domestic capital markets, with SBI Fund Management attracting nearly 2.97 trillion rupees ($30.7 billion) in bids, bolstering confidence that the country’s financial system can absorb a wave of multibillion-dollar listings expected later this year. The 97.9 billion rupee ($1 billion) offering from […] The post SBI Rakes In $31bn In India’s Biggest IPO This Year, Signaling Investors’ Appetite for Mega Listings appeared first on Tekedia.

The European Commission is preparing a sweeping overhaul of the European banking industry aimed at removing long-standing barriers to cross-border mergers, curbing political interference by member states, and creating larger banks capable of competing with Wall Street giants. In a strategy report released on Friday, the EU executive noted that Europe’s fragmented banking system has […] The post EU Targets Cross-Border Bank Mergers To Build Continental Champions And Challenge Wall Street Dominance appeared first on Tekedia.

Air China and its subsidiary Shenzhen Airlines have placed orders for 55 Airbus aircraft with a combined list value of about $12.4 billion, underscoring China’s long-term commitment to expanding aviation capacity and modernizing fleets with more fuel-efficient aircraft. This is happening as Boeing receives a regulatory boost in the United States. According to a filing […] The post Air China Orders 55 Airbus Jets In $12.4bn Fleet Expansion As Boeing Regains Key FAA Certification Authority appeared first on Tekedia.

Artificial intelligence is reshaping how software is built, but it is not diminishing the value of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education. Instead, the rapid rise of AI is increasing the importance of strong technical foundations, according to Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis. The CEO believes that future software engineers will need to combine […] The post AI Won’t Replace STEM Education. It Will Make Deep Technical Skills More Valuable, Says DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis appeared first on Tekedia.

Apple reclaimed its position as the world’s most valuable listed company on Friday, overtaking Nvidia after nearly a year at the top, in a shift that highlights a changing narrative in the artificial intelligence trade. While Nvidia remains the dominant supplier of AI chips powering the generative AI boom, investors are rewarding companies viewed as […] The post Apple Overtakes Nvidia as World’s Most Valuable Company as Investors Broaden AI Bets appeared first on Tekedia.

As political campaigns increasingly shift into the digital space, social media has become more than a communication tool. It is now a strategic arena where political narratives are created, contested, and amplified. In the lead up to the 2026 Osun State governorship election, the digital campaigns of Governor Ademola Adeleke and the All Progressives Congress […] The post Why Ademola Adeleke Currently Leads the Digital Campaign for Osun 2026 appeared first on Tekedia.

The Japanese yen could weaken beyond 170 against the U.S. dollar before eventually recovering as the government’s economic stimulus strategy begins to generate stronger growth and improve the country’s fiscal position, according to RSM US Chief Economist Joe Brusuelas. Brusuelas said the yen’s prolonged weakness is not simply the result of short-term market speculation but […] The post Yen Could Weaken Beyond 170 Before Japan’s AI-Led Growth Strategy Pays Off, Economist Says appeared first on Tekedia.

Shares of Jio Financial Services climbed sharply on Friday after the Reliance Industries-backed lender reported more than a twofold increase in quarterly profit, boosting investor optimism that the company’s aggressive expansion across lending, payments, insurance, wealth management and asset management is beginning to deliver meaningful financial returns. The stock rose as much as 6.1% during […] The post Jio Financial surges as profit more than doubles, strengthening ambitions to become India’s next financial services powerhouse appeared first on Tekedia.

The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage in the United States has climbed to 6.55%, underscoring the persistent challenges facing the country’s housing market. The increase in borrowing costs comes at a time when prospective homebuyers are already grappling with elevated home prices, limited housing inventory, and broader economic uncertainty. Mortgage rates are heavily […] The post Why Rising Mortgage Rates Are Reshaping the US Housing Market appeared first on Tekedia.

France’s 30-year government bond yield has climbed to its highest level since the global financial crisis, signaling growing investor concerns over the country’s fiscal outlook and adding pressure to the broader European debt market. The surge in long-term borrowing costs reflects mounting worries about rising public debt, political uncertainty, and the sustainability of government spending […] The post France Faces Mounting Debt Pressure as Bond Market Signals Warning appeared first on Tekedia.

Chinese artificial intelligence startup Moonshot has unveiled Kimi K3, a 2.8 trillion-parameter model that it says is the world’s largest open-weight AI system, intensifying competition between Chinese and U.S. AI developers as Beijing’s open-source ecosystem rapidly closes the technological gap with Silicon Valley. The launch represents another milestone in China’s accelerating AI development and reinforces […] The post Moonshot Unveils ‘World’s Largest Open-Weight AI Model’ As China’s Challenge To U.S. AI Leaders Accelerates appeared first on Tekedia.

Prediction market platform Kalshi has expanded into the biotechnology sector by launching a pilot program that allows users to trade on the outcomes of drug trials and regulatory decisions. The initiative introduces 13 new contracts centered on clinical trial results, pharmaceutical approvals, and key decisions by health regulators, marking a significant step in the growing […] The post Kalshi Opens Betting on Drug Trial Outcomes and Regulatory Decisions with 13-Contract Biotech Pilot appeared first on Tekedia.

The intersection of artificial intelligence, robotics, and decentralized finance witnessed two major developments this week as Toyota-backed humanoid robotics startup Walden emerged from stealth with a massive $300 million seed funding round. While real-world asset (RWA) platform Ostium suffered an $18 million exploit on the Arbitrum network. Both events highlight the immense opportunities and risks […] The post Toyota’s Robotics Ambitions Grow with Walden’s $300 Million Funding Round appeared first on Tekedia.

Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, is increasingly positioning itself beyond its traditional role as a digital asset marketplace. Recent developments suggest that the company is building a comprehensive super app designed to integrate payments, banking-like services, investments, and broader financial tools into a single ecosystem. This strategic shift reflects a growing […] The post The Binance’s Push Into Payments appeared first on Tekedia.

A new Bitcoin proposal aimed at addressing the long-term threat posed by quantum computing has sparked renewed discussion about the future security of the world’s largest cryptocurrency network. The proposal introduces a mechanism that would allow Bitcoin users to prove ownership of their coins and recover assets even in the aftermath of a potential quantum […] The post Bitcoin Developers Explore Ownership Recovery After Quantum Threats appeared first on Tekedia.

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The release of a United States citizen by Iran has introduced a rare moment of diplomatic optimism amid years of hostility between Tehran and Washington. U.S. President Donald Trump described the move as a goodwill gesture, signaling that even in periods of deep geopolitical tension, humanitarian actions can create opportunities for dialogue and de-escalation. Relations […] The post Iran’s Strategic Calculations Behind Releasing an American Citizen appeared first on Tekedia.

Truth Social, the social media platform owned by Trump Media & Technology Group, is reportedly exploring a new premium service that would provide traders, financial firms, and institutional investors with faster access to President Donald Trump’s posts. According to reports cited by Watcher.Guru and The Wall Street Journal, the initiative could transform presidential social media […] The post Truth Social’s Monetization Strategy Could Reshape Political Communication appeared first on Tekedia.

The Solana ecosystem has once again found itself at the center of community discussions after Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko, popularly known as Toly, declared that Nikita Biers’ reign of terror as an advisor to the network had come to an end. The statement, delivered in Toly’s characteristic humorous and provocative style, quickly sparked debate across […] The post Toly Says Nikita Biers’ Reign of Terror as a Solana Advisor Is Over appeared first on Tekedia.

China’s new regulations governing artificial intelligence companions have officially taken effect, ushering in a new era of oversight for virtual relationships while simultaneously triggering an emotional backlash among millions of users. Across Chinese social media platforms, users are mourning the disappearance of AI-generated companions and virtual lovers that had become deeply integrated into their daily […] The post China’s New AI Policies Highlight the Risks of Emotional Attachment to Chatbots appeared first on Tekedia.