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Oracle Force Majeure Notice Sends New Warning Through AI Data Centre Financing Market
Oracle’s decision to protect itself against potential delays at a massive AI data center campus in New Mexico is exposing a growing fault line in the artificial intelligence infrastructure boom: demand for computing capacity remains strong, but financing the physical infrastructure required to meet that demand is becoming considerably more complicated. Oracle issued a force […] The post Oracle Force Majeure Notice Sends New Warning Through AI Data Centre Financing Market appeared first on Tekedia.
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US Joins Musk’s X Fight Against €120 Million EU Fine, Escalating Transatlantic Tech Dispute
The U.S. government has formally sought to join Elon Musk’s legal challenge against a €120 million ($137 million) European Union fine imposed on his social media platform X, escalating a dispute over digital regulation into a broader confrontation between Washington and Brussels. The U.S. Department of Justice said Thursday it had filed an application with […] The post US Joins Musk’s X Fight Against €120 Million EU Fine, Escalating Transatlantic Tech Dispute appeared first on Tekedia.
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How to Tell If Your Phone Is Hacked (and What to Do First)
How to Tell If Your Phone Is Hacked (and What to Do First) Your battery used to last until dinner. Now it’s dead by lunch. There’s an app on your home screen you don’t remember installing, and this morning a login code arrived for an account you weren’t trying to open. Here’s how to tell if your phone is hacked, and what to do about it. Any one […] TechCity
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U.S Considers Promoting Dollar-Backed Stablecoins Worldwide
The Trump administration is considering an initiative to promote the use of dollar-denominated stablecoins overseas. The effort aims to reinforce the US dollar’s status as the world’s primary reserve currency while increasing demand for US Treasuries. Under the discussions, the government will support selected stablecoin projects by forming joint ventures with private-sector firms. Stablecoins are […] The post U.S Considers Promoting Dollar-Backed Stablecoins Worldwide appeared first on Tekedia.
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Crypto and Stablecoins Set to Become the Go-To Payment Method for AI Agents, Says Coinbase CEO
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has reiterated his strong belief that crypto and stablecoins will serve as the primary payment rail for artificial intelligence agents. In a post on X, Armstrong responded to a note about BlackRock highlighting AI agents as a potential major source of stablecoin demand. He agreed by outlining three simple points: the […] The post Crypto and Stablecoins Set to Become the Go-To Payment Method for AI Agents, Says Coinbase CEO appeared first on Tekedia.
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US Companies Accelerated Orders for Chinese Goods Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit as Trade Tensions Ease – Survey
American businesses accelerated orders for Chinese goods in the weeks before President Donald Trump’s meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, signaling that companies were positioning for a period of greater stability in the US-China trade relationship after months of tariff uncertainty. The increase in US-bound orders was described as a “surprise” by China Beige Book, […] The post US Companies Accelerated Orders for Chinese Goods Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit as Trade Tensions Ease – Survey appeared first on Tekedia.
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Meta’s Muse Rally Tests Whether AI Spending Is Finally Turning Into a New Business
Meta shareholders have spent much of 2026 oscillating between enthusiasm for the company’s artificial intelligence ambitions and concern over the enormous cost of pursuing them. Earnings reports have repeatedly produced sharp moves in the stock, while investors have struggled to settle on whether Meta’s escalating AI spending represents a competitive advantage or a growing financial […] The post Meta’s Muse Rally Tests Whether AI Spending Is Finally Turning Into a New Business appeared first on Tekedia.
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Gold ETFs Enter a New Era of Investor Demand, as Oil’s Drop Fuels a Crypto Short Squeeze
Gold is once again proving that its appeal extends far beyond the traditional image of a metal stored in vaults. In August, gold exchange-traded funds attracted roughly $18 billion in new money, marking the second-largest monthly inflow on record. At the same time, total gold ETF holdings climbed to a record 4,189 tonnes, highlighting how […] The post Gold ETFs Enter a New Era of Investor Demand, as Oil’s Drop Fuels a Crypto Short Squeeze appeared first on Tekedia.
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Trump Eyes Stablecoins as Treasury Yields Climb to 2006 Highs
The United States is confronting an increasingly difficult fiscal equation: a federal debt burden approaching $40 trillion, rising borrowing costs and investors demanding greater compensation to hold government securities. Against that backdrop, stablecoins are attracting attention not merely as a crypto innovation, but as a potential new channel for absorbing demand for U.S. Treasuries. The […] The post Trump Eyes Stablecoins as Treasury Yields Climb to 2006 Highs appeared first on Tekedia.
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CBN Cuts Interest Rate to 23% in Nigeria’s Biggest-Ever MPR Reduction
Nigeria’s monetary policy entered a new phase this week when the Central Bank of Nigeria delivered an unusually large interest-rate cut. At its September 21–22, 2026 meeting, the Monetary Policy Committee reduced the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) from 26.5% to 23%, a 350-basis-point reduction. The CBN also recalibrated its standing facilities corridor while leaving the […] The post CBN Cuts Interest Rate to 23% in Nigeria’s Biggest-Ever MPR Reduction appeared first on Tekedia.
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The Startup Compliance Mistake Fintech Founders Keep Making
The Startup Compliance Mistake Fintech Founders Keep Making A founder builds a payments app, reads through the regulations, and can’t find a single rule that describes exactly what the app does. So they launch. Aderonke Alex-Adedipe knows that founder’s reasoning well enough to say it in their voice: “I’ve looked at all the regulations, there’s nothing spot on that affects me.” What comes […] TechCity
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The Best Tablets of 2026 for Every Kind of User
The Best Tablets of 2026 for Every Kind of User A tablet can be almost anything you want it to be. For one person, it is a bigger screen for Netflix and YouTube. For another, it is a digital notebook for university. Someone else may use one to edit photos, draw illustrations or replace a laptop while travelling. That makes choosing the best tablet 2026 […] TechCity
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The Best Smartwatches of 2026 Ranked by What They Actually Do
The Best Smartwatches of 2026 Ranked by What They Actually Do There is no single best smartwatch. That might sound strange when every smartwatch buying guide seems determined to crown one. But the watch that makes the most sense for an iPhone owner is not necessarily the one you should buy for running. A Samsung user has different options from someone with a Pixel, while an […] TechCity
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How to Spot a Phishing Email in 2026
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How to Speed Up Any Computer Without Buying a New One
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Tekedia Capital Becomes A Baseten Shareholder Today
In this business, you write tons of cheques to founders and startups. We make about 40 investments yearly. Deals happen. Exits happen. Failures exist. But I found the Blaxel team to be superbly amazing. I want to commend the team for caring for their investors. While I cannot disclose terms of its acquisition by Baseten […] The post Tekedia Capital Becomes A Baseten Shareholder Today appeared first on Tekedia.
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JA Africa and Z Zurich Foundation Empower 20,000 Young People across Francophone Africa
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5 Top Presale Cryptos in 2026: BlockDAG, AlphaPepe, MemeToro, Pepeto & Remittix
The presale market is becoming active again. With the total crypto market cap briefly reaching $3 trillion this month, some capital is moving from major coins toward earlier projects. The market also offers more proof than before, including public smart contracts, working beta products, active exchanges, security checks, and other signs beyond simple whitepapers. Among […] The post 5 Top Presale Cryptos in 2026: BlockDAG, AlphaPepe, MemeToro, Pepeto & Remittix appeared first on Tekedia.
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African Development Bank Group and partners launch free AI training for African public officials
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BlockDAG Activates Live USDT Buybacks, While Cardano Crypto & Zcash Rally
Crypto market participants increasingly look beyond short-term price fluctuations when identifying strategic allocations. The Cardano crypto ecosystem is gathering momentum, with ADA appreciating 2.90% against the backdrop of the TOKEN2049 conference. Concurrently, the Zcash price continues to hold above $1,600 following the rollout of a European ETP by 21Shares. However, BlockDAG (BDAG) has formally launched […] The post BlockDAG Activates Live USDT Buybacks, While Cardano Crypto & Zcash Rally appeared first on Tekedia.
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AMD’s $1 Trillion Moment Shows How AI Is Repricing the Chip Industry
Advanced Micro Devices briefly entered the exclusive $1 trillion market-capitalization club in September, marking another dramatic milestone in the financial transformation of the semiconductor industry. The move was not isolated to AMD. Intel and Arm also surged sharply, showing how investors are increasingly treating the entire chip ecosystem as a major beneficiary of the artificial-intelligence […] The post AMD’s $1 Trillion Moment Shows How AI Is Repricing the Chip Industry appeared first on Tekedia.
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Trump, Xi Extend Trade Truce as Taiwan, AI and Strategic Rivalry Dominate White House Talks
US President Donald Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping to the White House on Thursday for high-level talks spanning trade, artificial intelligence, Taiwan and the broader strategic rivalry between the world’s two largest economies. The meeting produced an extension of the existing trade truce, but left many of the most difficult economic disputes unresolved. At […] The post Trump, Xi Extend Trade Truce as Taiwan, AI and Strategic Rivalry Dominate White House Talks appeared first on Tekedia.
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Strategy Resumes Bitcoin Buying as Corporate Treasury Bet Deepens and BTC Rebounds
Strategy has resumed its aggressive Bitcoin accumulation, ending a temporary buying pause with the purchase of 950 BTC for approximately $76 million. The latest acquisition brings the company’s reported Bitcoin holdings to 846,000 BTC, reinforcing its position as one of the most significant corporate holders of the cryptocurrency. The purchase is notable not simply because […] The post Strategy Resumes Bitcoin Buying as Corporate Treasury Bet Deepens and BTC Rebounds appeared first on Tekedia.
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US Senators Delay Vote on Permanent Chinese Vehicle Ban
A bipartisan effort to permanently bar Chinese vehicles from the US market has been delayed until next week as its sponsors seek to win over a Republican senator whose opposition could block the legislation, adding another complication to Washington’s increasingly contested policy toward Chinese automakers. Republican Senator Bernie Moreno and Democratic Senator Elissa Slotkin had […] The post US Senators Delay Vote on Permanent Chinese Vehicle Ban appeared first on Tekedia.
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Firmus’ $5 Billion IPO Puts AI Data Center Economics to the Test as Losses Persist
Australian data center operator Firmus, preparing to raise about $5 billion in one of the country’s largest-ever initial public offerings, is expected to report a $77 million loss for the first half of its next financial year, putting investor appetite for AI infrastructure businesses under scrutiny. Firmus, backed by investors including Blackstone and counting Nvidia, […] The post Firmus’ $5 Billion IPO Puts AI Data Center Economics to the Test as Losses Persist appeared first on Tekedia.
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Oracle’s Stargate Data Center Faces Delay Risk as Force Majeure Notice Raises AI Infrastructure Concerns
Oracle has taken legal steps to protect itself against potential delays at Project Jupiter, a massive AI data center campus in New Mexico that forms part of the Stargate infrastructure initiative, raising fresh questions about the company’s ability to deliver the computing capacity it has promised to customers. Oracle sent a force majeure notice to […] The post Oracle’s Stargate Data Center Faces Delay Risk as Force Majeure Notice Raises AI Infrastructure Concerns appeared first on Tekedia.
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Senators Sanders, Casar Introduce Bill to Ban Artificial Superintelligence, With Up to 20 Years in Prison for Developers
US Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Greg Casar have introduced legislation that would permanently ban the development and deployment of artificial superintelligence while temporarily pausing development of advanced AI systems until the federal government establishes a new regulatory framework. The Ban Artificial Superintelligence Act, formally introduced on September 23, represents one of the most far-reaching […] The post Senators Sanders, Casar Introduce Bill to Ban Artificial Superintelligence, With Up to 20 Years in Prison for Developers appeared first on Tekedia.
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White House Asks OpenAI, Anthropic to Give U.S. First Access to New AI Models Before UK Testing
The White House has asked OpenAI and Anthropic not to provide their newest artificial intelligence models to the U.K. government’s AI Security Institute until the systems have first undergone testing by the U.S. government, according to POLITICO, citing a person familiar with the matter and a senior U.S. administration official who were granted anonymity to […] The post White House Asks OpenAI, Anthropic to Give U.S. First Access to New AI Models Before UK Testing appeared first on Tekedia.
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How Bitcoin Has Led to the Modernization of Online Slots
Recent years have seen many new ways of gambling online being introduced. However, few have had the impact that the modernization of slot machines has had. To understand this trend in a financial sense, we can look at the role played by the introduction of Bitcoin (BTC). Cryptocurrency As a Faster Payment Method The thought […] The post How Bitcoin Has Led to the Modernization of Online Slots appeared first on Tekedia.
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Bank Zero Turns a Profit as It Gains 500,000 Mukuru Customers
Bank Zero broke even in August 2026 as about 500,000 Mukuru customers began moving onto its platform. Here is what the milestone means for you and how alliance banking and new lending plans shape Bank Zero profitability and expansion.
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The vacuum Lisk’s exit leaves in Africa’s Web3 funding
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Small Caps Lose Ground as Rising Bond Yields Undermine Russell 2000 Rally
The US stock market’s rally is increasingly splitting along size lines, with small-cap shares losing ground as rising Treasury yields and higher borrowing costs weigh more heavily on companies in the Russell 2000 than on their larger peers. The Russell 2000 started September up about 20% for the year, comfortably ahead of the S&P 500’s […] The post Small Caps Lose Ground as Rising Bond Yields Undermine Russell 2000 Rally appeared first on Tekedia.
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AI Is Adding Nearly $1bn to Blue Cross Health Costs – Study
Artificial intelligence tools are contributing to a sharp increase in the severity of medical conditions documented in insurance claims, adding nearly $1 billion to costs for Blue Cross Blue Shield insurers over a two-year period, according to a study released Thursday by the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. The findings highlight an emerging tension in […] The post AI Is Adding Nearly $1bn to Blue Cross Health Costs – Study appeared first on Tekedia.
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Yango’s 2026 Pan-African fellowship puts local talent behind local problems
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Choosing a Pod Kit for All-Day Vaping
A pod kit that gets you comfortably through the day needs more than a large battery. Options such as the Hayati Pro Ultra Plus 25K show why the whole setup matters when choosing a kit for all-day vaping. Battery capacity, pod size, coil type and refill needs can all affect how well a kit fits […] The post Choosing a Pod Kit for All-Day Vaping appeared first on Tekedia.
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$7.13M Raised: Why INVEST Network Is the 3000x Pick While Avalanche Price and Chainlink Price Rally
Avalanche price just had its best week in months, jumping more than 40% after the network’s Helicon upgrade went live and Aave V4 pulled in $1.2 billion in fresh deposits, though AVAX is still sitting roughly 93% below its 2021 peak. Chainlink price tells a messier story: LINK climbed toward $13 on a wave of […] The post $7.13M Raised: Why INVEST Network Is the 3000x Pick While Avalanche Price and Chainlink Price Rally appeared first on Tekedia.
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