China Petroleum & Chemical Corp reported a 36.8% drop in net profit for 2025. This result points to deeper structural strains facing refiners as fuel demand softens and margins come under sustained pressure. The company posted net income attributable to shareholders of 31.8 billion yuan ($4.62 billion), according to its Shanghai filing. The scale of […] The post Sinopec 2025 Profit Slumps 37% as Energy Transition and Weak Margins Impact China’s Refining Giant appeared first on Tekedia.

North Carolina has recently introduced legislation to establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve at the state level. This development aligns with a broader trend among several U.S. states exploring Bitcoin as a reserve asset amid growing institutional and governmental interest in cryptocurrency. The bill in question is Senate Bill 327 (SB 327), titled the North Carolina […] The post North Carolina Introduces Legislation to Establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve  appeared first on Tekedia.

DoorDash has launched a new standalone app called Tasks, aimed at its Dashers (delivery couriers). It allows them to earn extra money by completing short activities that generate real-world data for training AI and robotics models. TASKS INVOLVE FILMING THEMSELVES PERFORMING EVERYDAY HOUSEHOLD CHORES, SUCH AS: LOADING A DISHWASHER, HAND-WASHING DISHES, FOLDING CLOTHES AND MAKING […] The post DoorDash Launches Standalone App “Tasks”, an AI Agent Aimed at Dashers  appeared first on Tekedia.

Recent analyst projections for the global agentic AI / AI agents market by 2030 generally cluster in the $40–60 billion range, with CAGRs typically in the 40–47% band from mid-decade bases. The AI agents market is projected to grow from ~$5.2 billion in 2024 or ~$7.8 billion in 2025 to $52.6 billion by 2030, at […] The post With AI, Software Isn’t Just Learning, It’s Starting to Run Parts of the World on its Own appeared first on Tekedia.

The Indian rupee (INR) has hit a record low against the US dollar (USD), breaching the 93 level amid intense pressure from an ongoing global energy crisis triggered by the escalating war involving Iran in the Middle East. The USD/INR exchange rate has surged to around 93.71–93.7350 or higher intraday peaks near 93.48–93.81 in some […] The post Indian Rupee Hits Record Low Against the US Dollar  appeared first on Tekedia.

Recent reports confirm that the Pentagon has requested over $200 billion in supplemental funding from Congress to support the ongoing U.S. military campaign against Iran. The Pentagon submitted the request to the White House for approval, with the funds intended to cover operational costs, replenish depleted munitions stockpiles; precision-guided missiles and ammunition exhausted rapidly in […] The post Pentagon Submits $200B Request in Supplemental Funding to the Whitehouse  appeared first on Tekedia.

JP Morgan has highlighted Hyperliquid’s 24/7 perpetual futures (“perps”) in a recent report, noting significant traction among traders—particularly non-crypto ones—seeking continuous exposure to assets like oil during periods when traditional markets are closed. This comes amid escalating geopolitical tensions, such as the Iran conflict, which drove volatility in oil prices over weekends and off-hours. Hyperliquid’s […] The post JP Morgan Highlights Hyperliquid’s 24/7 Perp Futures in Recent Report  appeared first on Tekedia.

Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM) initially filed registration statements with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in early January 2026 for spot cryptocurrency exchange-traded products, including the Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust (proposed ticker: MSBT, to list on NYSE Arca). This marked a significant step as the first major U.S. bank to pursue a direct […] The post Morgan Stanley Recently Added Fidelity to its S-1 Filing in Pursuit for a Direct Spot Bitcoin ETF  appeared first on Tekedia.

Major League Baseball (MLB) has officially named Polymarket as its exclusive prediction market exchange partner. This multi-year partnership, designates Polymarket as MLB’s “Official Prediction Market Exchange.” It grants Polymarket and its brokers exclusive rights to use MLB marks, logos, and official league data to create and resolve prediction markets related to baseball events. Polymarket will […] The post Major League Baseball Names Polymarket as Exclusive Prediction Market Partner appeared first on Tekedia.

Gold has experienced a significant sell-off in March 2026, dropping to 1-month lows amid a sharp correction from recent highs. Gold prices peaked around early March; above $5,200–$5,300 per ounce in the first week or so but have declined steeply over the past couple of weeks. As of March 19–20, 2026: Spot gold has traded […] The post Gold Experiencing a Significant Sell-off in March 2026 appeared first on Tekedia.

South Korea’s main opposition party, the People Power Party (PPP), has recently introduced a bill to abolish the planned cryptocurrency capital gains tax. This tax, often referred to as a 20% rate; technically 20% national income tax plus 2% local surcharge, totaling up to 22%, targets annual gains exceeding 2.5 million Korean won roughly $1,665–$1,900 […] The post South Korea’s Opposition Party Introduced Bill to Abolish Crypto Capital Gains Tax  appeared first on Tekedia.

Nissan Motor is preparing to introduce a new hybrid system to the U.S. market that departs sharply from conventional designs, CNBC reports. The move positions the automaker as a middle ground between gasoline vehicles and full electric cars at a time when consumer demand is shifting more cautiously than expected. The system, branded “e-Power,” is […] The post Nissan Bets on Plug-Free Hybrid to Bridge EV Gap as U.S. Buyers Hesitate appeared first on Tekedia.

Deputy Secretary of Defense Steve Feinberg has directed the U.S. military to designate Palantir Technologies’ Maven Smart System as an official “program of record,” a formal status that secures stable, long-term funding and accelerates its adoption across all branches of the armed forces, according to a March 9, 2026, letter reviewed by Reuters. In the […] The post Palantir’s Maven AI System Gains Official Program of Record Status at Pentagon, Locking in Long-Term Funding and Expanded Military Use appeared first on Tekedia.

The administration of Donald Trump has temporarily relaxed sanctions on Iran’s oil exports, allowing purchases at sea for 30 days in an effort to contain surging global energy prices driven by the ongoing U.S.-Israeli conflict. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the waiver could inject about 140 million barrels of crude into global markets, offering short-term […] The post Trump Administration Temporarily Waives Sanctions on Iranian Oil to Ease Surging Prices Amid Iran War appeared first on Tekedia.

For decades, the American grocery aisle changed slowly, even as retail was reshaped by e-commerce and data. But that is beginning to shift, led by Walmart, which is rolling out digital shelf labels across its U.S. stores in what could become the most significant in-store pricing overhaul since the barcode, per CNBC. According to the […] The post Walmart Leads Digital Price Tag Shift, Redefining Grocery Aisles as Efficiency Gains Collide With Pricing Fears appeared first on Tekedia.

OpenAI is preparing to expand its workforce to about 8,000 employees by the end of 2026, a near doubling from current levels. The hiring plan, reported by the Financial Times, comes at a time when OpenAI is under pressure to convert rapid adoption of its tools into durable revenue streams. It is seen as a […] The post OpenAI Reportedly Plans to Nearly Double Its Workforce to 8,000 by the End of 2026 appeared first on Tekedia.

President Donald Trump is signaling a possible wind-down of U.S. military operations against Iran, even as the conflict shows signs of entrenching, with Tehran continuing to absorb and respond to sustained strikes from U.S. and Israeli forces. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said: “We are getting very close to meeting our objectives as […] The post Trump Signals Possible Drawdown as War Against Iran Escalates, Energy Shock Deepens, and Allies Hold Back appeared first on Tekedia.

Elon Musk said he would step in to cover the salaries of U.S. airport security officers, inserting himself into a protracted federal funding crisis that has left tens of thousands of workers without pay and exposed growing stress across the country’s aviation system. “I would like to offer to pay the salaries of TSA personnel […] The post Musk Offers to Pay TSA Workers as Shutdown Strains Airports and Tests Limits of Private Intervention appeared first on Tekedia.

FedEx Corp., one of the world’s largest logistics companies with roughly 440,000 employees globally, is rolling out an enterprise-wide AI literacy program designed to make its workforce more knowledgeable, efficient, and better positioned for career advancement in an era increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence. Launched in early December 2025 in partnership with Accenture, the initiative […] The post FedEx Embarks on Company-Wide AI Literacy Initiative to Prepare 440,000 Employees for an AI-Driven Future appeared first on Tekedia.

He built Lara.ng so Lagosians could navigate chaos with a chat. From the US, Samuel Odeloye is now using that data to wire Nigeria’s last‑mile delivery infrastructure.

The Chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Mike Selig, has disclosed that cryptocurrency is at the center of the next evolution in global finance. In his address at the 9th Annual DC Blockchain Summit, U.S., the (CFTC) Chairman described cryptocurrency as “the engine of the new frontier”. His remarks come amid a growing shift […] The post CFTC Chair Mike Selig Declares Crypto The Engine of The New Frontier of Finance as Markets Shift On-Chain appeared first on Tekedia.

Space in Africa began as a website that published articles about Africa’s space industry.

X has integrated features related to identifying and handling AI-generated content, with recent developments pointing to automatic detection capabilities going live. Recent user reports and posts on X indicate that an AI content detection feature is now active. It automatically scans for AI-generated material and displays a warning prompt before a user posts or reposts, […] The post X Integrates Features Related to Identifying and Handling AI-generated Content  appeared first on Tekedia.

The administration of Donald Trump has accelerated a sweeping $23 billion arms package to key Gulf allies, deepening U.S. military engagement in a region where direct and proxy confrontations between Iran and Israel are beginning to disrupt global energy flows and maritime security. According to The Wall Street Journal, the approvals span the United Arab […] The post Trump Approves $23bn Arms Sales to Gulf Allies as Iran-Israel Conflict Spills Into Energy Markets and Shipping Lanes appeared first on Tekedia.

A California jury has concluded that Elon Musk misled shareholders of Twitter during the volatile months leading up to his $44 billion acquisition, a ruling that could expose him to as much as $2.6 billion in damages and reopen scrutiny of one of the most erratic takeover attempts in recent corporate history. The verdict in […] The post Jury Finds Musk Misled Twitter Investors During His $44bn Acquisition Deal, Opening Door to Billions in Damages appeared first on Tekedia.

Chinese robotics companies are rapidly integrating the viral open source AI agent framework OpenClaw into physical machines, moving the technology from digital chat interfaces into real-world applications far faster than their Western counterparts. At the Consumer Electronics Expo in Shanghai last week, Ecovacs unveiled Bajie, a new household robot powered by OpenClaw. The machine is […] The post China Accelerates OpenClaw Integration into Physical Robots as U.S. Experts Warn of Rogue Agent Risks appeared first on Tekedia.

The U.S. dollar has retreated from multi-month highs as surging energy prices, driven by the escalating Middle East conflict, force a rapid reassessment of global monetary policy. Currency markets now swing around a widening divergence between the United States and other major economies, with the Federal Reserve increasingly viewed as the only major central bank […] The post Dollar Slips as Oil Shock Reshapes Rate Expectations, Leaving Fed Isolated While Global Tightening Bets Surge appeared first on Tekedia.

China’s exports of rare-earth magnets increased in early 2026, but a sharp drop in shipments to the United States points to a deeper realignment in global supply chains as geopolitical tensions reshape trade flows. Data from the General Administration of Customs show exports rose 8.2% year-on-year to 10,763 metric tons in January and February. The […] The post China’s Rare-Earth Magnet Exports Rise 8.2%, but U.S. Shipments Fall as Supply Chains Become Strategic Battleground appeared first on Tekedia.

Tesla is seeking to purchase roughly $2.9 billion worth of solar manufacturing equipment from Chinese suppliers, according to people familiar with the matter who spoke to Reuters. The plan is emerging as more than a supply chain story, with many seeing it as a window into a widening gap between industrial ambition and policy direction […] The post Tesla Turns to China for $2.9bn Solar Buildout, Exposing U.S. Solar Energy Gap appeared first on Tekedia.

Over the past decade, HISA has become the continent’s leading platform for reimagining healthcare through technology, policy, and collaboration. This flagship event brings together healthcare leaders, tech innovators, policymakers, and investors to reimagine the future of healthcare on the continent. Here are 10 compelling reasons why you should be there: Direct Access to Decision- Makers: […]

Bitcoin’s bearish positioning continues to persist, with the leading cryptocurrency trading below the psychologically significant $70,000 level. At the time of reporting, BTC was priced at $69,837, reflecting sustained short-term market pressure and broader macroeconomic concerns. The recent downturn was largely triggered by the latest decision from the U.S. Federal Reserve, which opted to hold […] The post Bitcoin Struggles Below $70,000 as Bearish Sentiment Deepens Amid Fed Pressure appeared first on Tekedia.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has approved the $3.54 billion acquisition of Tegna by Nexstar Media Group, clearing a path for a major expansion in local television consolidation even as lawsuits and political scrutiny mount. The transaction has already closed after receiving clearance from the FCC and the U.S. Justice Department. Nexstar said the deal strengthens […] The post FCC clears Nexstar’s $3.5bn Tegna Takeover, Triggering Legal Battles Over Media Power and Local Journalism appeared first on Tekedia.

Google has introduced “vibe coding” as a major feature in Google AI Studio. This update rolled out in late 2025, and it has continued to evolve into 2026 with refinements, codelabs, and related tools. Vibe coding is an AI-driven approach to software development where you describe your app idea in natural language; a “vibe” or […] The post Google Updates Google AI Studio with Advanced Features  appeared first on Tekedia.

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. disclosed Thursday that its global headcount fell sharply to 128,197 employees as of December 31, 2025, a 34% reduction from 194,320 a year earlier. The development underlines aggressive divestitures of labor-intensive offline retail businesses and a strategic pivot toward artificial intelligence as the company’s primary growth engine. The headcount drop, one […] The post Alibaba’s Workforce Shrinks 34% in 2025 to 128,197 as Company Sheds Offline Retail Assets and Doubles Down on AI Ambitions appeared first on Tekedia.

OpenAI has announced an agreement to acquire Astral, a startup known for building high-performance, open-source developer tools in the Python ecosystem. Astral is behind popular tools including: An extremely fast Python package and project manager (alternative to pip and similar tools). Ruff: A super-fast Python linter and formatter written in Rust. ty: A high-speed Python […] The post OpenAI’s Agreement to Acquire Astral is a Strategic Investment Pivot appeared first on Tekedia.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang delivered a striking message for engineering talent during an appearance on the “All-In Podcast” episode published Thursday: top engineers who fail to consume hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of AI tokens annually are a cause for serious concern. Huang stated he would be “deeply alarmed” if one of Nvidia’s $500,000-a-year […] The post Nvidia CEO Says Would Be Alarmed If $500k Engineers Do Not Spend Up to $250k Yearly on Token appeared first on Tekedia.