PayPal is facing one of the most consequential moments in its history after receiving a $53 billion takeover offer from payments rival Stripe and private equity firm Advent International, a bid that underscores how dramatically the company’s fortunes have shifted since its pandemic-era peak. The proposed acquisition, which values PayPal at $60.50 per share, is […] The post PayPal Takeover Bid Puts Turnaround Plan Under Pressure As Board Weighs Future Amid Intensifying Competition appeared first on Tekedia.

Tokenized assets on the Solana blockchain reached a record-breaking $5.8 billion in the second quarter of the year, representing an impressive 114% quarter-over-quarter increase and marking the sixth consecutive quarter of all-time highs. The milestone highlights the rapid evolution of real-world asset (RWA) tokenization and reinforces Solana’s growing role as a leading infrastructure layer for […] The post Solana Tokenized Assets Hit Record $5.8 Billion in Q2 Amid 114% Growth Surge appeared first on Tekedia.

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) is preparing to launch its first rack-scale artificial intelligence computing system, marking the company’s most significant challenge yet to Nvidia’s dominance of the AI infrastructure market. Microsoft announced it will deploy AMD’s Helios AI system in its Azure data centers, joining Meta, OpenAI, Oracle, Tata Consultancy Services and other major technology […] The post AMD Takes Direct Aim At Nvidia With Helios AI System As Microsoft Joins Growing Customer Roster appeared first on Tekedia.

Chinese artificial intelligence startup Moonshot AI has temporarily suspended new subscriptions to its flagship Kimi K3 model after demand overwhelmed its computing infrastructure, highlighting one of the industry’s biggest challenges as developers race to build ever more powerful AI systems. The capacity crunch comes at a pivotal moment for the company, which is seeking up […] The post Moonshot Pauses New Kimi K3 Subscriptions As Surging Demand Exposes AI Compute Bottleneck Ahead Of IPO appeared first on Tekedia.

The era of treating the “Magnificent Seven” as the dominant force driving U.S. equity markets has come to an end, according to Citi, which argues that investors should instead focus on a much broader group of growth companies benefiting from the artificial intelligence boom. In a recent note to clients, the Wall Street bank said […] The post ‘Magnificent Seven Is Dead’: Citi Says AI Rally Has Broadened and Investors Should Rotate Into Wider Group Of Growth Stocks appeared first on Tekedia.

Bitcoin could be on track for another major rally, according to cryptocurrency expert Michael van de Poppe, who believes the world’s largest digital asset is setting up for a significant breakout in the coming months. In a post on X, Poppe shared a bullish outlook for Bitcoin, suggesting the leading cryptocurrency could rally toward the […] The post Crypto Expert Michael Van Poppe Forecasts Bitcoin Breakout to $85K in Coming Months appeared first on Tekedia.

Paramount Skydance’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery has suffered a significant setback after a U.S. federal judge temporarily halted the transaction, marking the first major legal obstacle to a deal that would reshape the global entertainment industry. U.S. District Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín on Monday ordered a 14-day pause on the merger after hearing arguments […] The post Paramount-Skydance’s Warner Bros. Discovery Deal Delayed After U.S. Judge Pauses Merger Over Antitrust Lawsuit appeared first on Tekedia.

The financial markets are entering one of their most important weeks of the year as two seemingly developments capture investor attention: Fomo’s weekly revenue reaching a new all-time high and the upcoming earnings reports from Tesla and Google. These events highlight the growing intersection between digital speculation, technology innovation, and investor sentiment. Fomo’s record-breaking weekly […] The post Fomo Sets New Revenue Record Ahead of Tesla and Google Earnings Reports appeared first on Tekedia.

Germany’s labor market delivered a notable boost to household incomes in 2025, with median pay rising by 5.1%, comfortably outpacing inflation and providing workers with a meaningful increase in real purchasing power. The positive development has been accompanied by persistent pressures in the housing market, where rents continued to climb, highlighting the uneven distribution of […] The post Germany’s Labor Market Strengthens as Median Pay Outpaces Inflation appeared first on Tekedia.

The Uniswap price shows strong growth potential as record fee burns boost network activity. Meanwhile, the Dogecoin price today hints at a major rally following key chart patterns and growing real-world adoption. Stealing the spotlight, BlockDAG (BDAG) is proving why it is the best crypto to buy right now. Following the end of its successful […] The post BlockDAG Activates Its Aftersale With Instant Coin Allocation While Uniswap Price Eyes Growth & Dogecoin Price Consolidates appeared first on Tekedia.

The arrest of a hacker accused of using fake Steam games to drain cryptocurrency wallets marks another major development in the growing battle against cybercrime in the digital asset industry. The case highlights how cybercriminals are increasingly exploiting trusted gaming platforms and online communities to target unsuspecting users, blending traditional malware tactics with sophisticated cryptocurrency […] The post FBI Arrests Hacker Behind Fake Steam Games Used to Steal Cryptocurrency Wallets appeared first on Tekedia.

China’s newest generation of billionaires looks markedly different from the industrial magnates and property tycoons who dominated the country’s economic rise over the past three decades. Instead of building fortunes through real estate, heavy manufacturing, or traditional finance, many of China’s young ultra-wealthy entrepreneurs have emerged from sectors as diverse as video games, artificial intelligence, […] The post China’s Young Billionaires Are Redefining Global Business and Cultural Influence appeared first on Tekedia.

Open Banana Predict, live now as the fastest way to trade prediction markets, and the first thing you notice is not one market. It is all of them, sitting in the same feed, refreshing in real time. A presidential approval market sits above a Champions League outcome. Scroll once and you land on a Fed […] The post Politics, Sports and Crypto in One Feed: Inside Banana Predict appeared first on Tekedia.

Bitcoin and Solana are back on trader watchlists as the wider crypto market attempts to build momentum into the final stretch of July. Bitcoin recently climbed to around $65,500, its highest level in roughly two weeks, while Solana also moved higher to around $78 as risk appetite improved across crypto markets. The move came as […] The post Bitcoin and Solana Bulls Eye Fresh July Highs While Remittix Markets Becomes New Perps Story To Watch appeared first on Tekedia.

The payment dates are based on the official 2026/27 grant payment calendar published by the Department of Social Development and approved by the National Treasury.

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Keypoints Main Story Healthcare consulting firm Salient Advisory has called for accelerated adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) to improve health supply chains across Africa, saying early deployments are already demonstrating measurable gains in procurement efficiency, inventory management and supply chain planning. The recommendation is contained in the firm’s newly released report, “AI Applications in African […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

The intersection of geopolitics, Bitcoin governance, and the creator economy once again dominated discussions across financial and technology circles this week. From Michael Saylor’s controversial stance on Bitcoin Improvement Proposal (BIP) 110, to renewed military escalation between the United States and Iran, and Cobie’s assumption of leadership over Base App, each development highlights the growing […] The post Michael Saylor Rejects BIP 110, US Strikes Iran, and Cobie Takes Over Base App appeared first on Tekedia.

The stablecoin industry is entering a new regulatory era, and Tether, the issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin USDT, now faces a crucial deadline. Under the proposed GENIUS Act in the United States. Tether has until July 2028 to fully comply with new requirements governing reserve transparency, auditing standards, and operational oversight. The extended timeline […] The post Future of USDT Under the GENIUS Act and Rising Regulatory Scrutiny, as Cardano Community Approves Network Upgrade appeared first on Tekedia.

Brent crude’s climb above $90 per barrel has once again reminded global markets that geopolitics and energy remain deeply interconnected. The escalation of conflict between the United States and Iran, coupled with disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, has reignited fears of an energy shock similar to previous oil crises. For investors and […] The post Bitcoin Under Pressure as Oil Prices Surge and Inflation Fears Reignite appeared first on Tekedia.

The recent conflict involving Iran has become a defining moment for the Gulf states, forcing regional leaders to reassess long-standing assumptions about security, alliances, and military preparedness. For decades, Gulf Cooperation Council countries largely depended on external powers, particularly the United States, to guarantee regional stability. The war has demonstrated that modern conflicts are increasingly […] The post The New Security Architecture Emerging in the Gulf Region appeared first on Tekedia.

On December 25, 2024, while the world was busy with the holidays, Beijing did something that many geopolitical analysts are still trying to assess. A new state-owned firm, Guangyan International Investment Co., was quietly registered in Beijing, with 60 billion yuan (about $8.9 billion) in registered capital. The majority owner is China Minmetals Corp., one […] The post China’s New Mining Strategy Could Redefine Global Commodity Markets appeared first on Tekedia.

Has Governor Ademola Adeleke fulfilled the promises that earned him victory in 2022? Campaigns often generate ambitious pledges, but governance is ultimately judged by measurable outcomes rather than political rhetoric. In this piece, our analyst evaluate performance against campaign commitments, provides a more objective basis for assessing his administration using publicly available data from 2022 […] The post Has Governor Ademola Adeleke Delivered on His 2022 Promises? appeared first on Tekedia.

A growing portion of the digital content we consume on a daily basis is AI-generated. From articles and code, to customer interactions and even images and video, it’s getting harder to identify what is created by humans and what isn’t. Much of the content is useful and high quality, but some of it is highly […]

The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UN ECA) has launched a regional initiative to strengthen women’s participation in the digital economy across Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Namibia, and the Republic of Congo. The project, titled Fostering Digital Entrepreneurship among Women in Africa, aims to address structural barriers that continue to limit women’s access to digital […]

BYD Auto South Africa has strengthened its SHARK 6 line-up with the introduction of the new BYD SHARK 6 Performance, a more powerful flagship derivative that combines 350 kW of hybrid performance, a 3,500 kg towing capacity and enhanced technology in one of South Africa’s most advanced bakkies. Joining the existing SHARK 6 Premium, the […]

The 2026 FIFA World Cup was not only a triumph for football but also a watershed moment for prediction markets. Among the biggest winners off the pitch was Kalshi, the U.S.-based event trading platform, which reportedly added three million users during the tournament and generated more than $1.2 billion in trading volume on its World […] The post Kalshi’s World Cup Success Signals a New Era for Event Trading Platforms appeared first on Tekedia.