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Strategy Ends Bitcoin Sales Streak as Nasdaq Moves Toward Overnight Stock Trading
Two important developments are reshaping the relationship between traditional financial markets and digital assets: Strategy is ending a period of Bitcoin selling, while Nasdaq prepares to introduce overnight trading for U.S. equities. The moves highlight how financial markets are becoming increasingly continuous, globally accessible and closely connected to the evolving digital-asset economy. Strategy, the corporate […] The post Strategy Ends Bitcoin Sales Streak as Nasdaq Moves Toward Overnight Stock Trading appeared first on Tekedia.
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China Orders Companies Not to Cooperate with EU Investigation Into JD.com’s $2.5bn Ceconomy Deal
China has escalated a growing regulatory dispute with the European Union by ordering companies and individuals not to cooperate with a Brussels investigation into JD.com’s proposed $2.5 billion acquisition of German electronics retailer Ceconomy, accusing the EU of exercising “improper extraterritorial jurisdiction.” The directive, issued by China’s Ministry of Justice on Wednesday, marks the second […] The post China Orders Companies Not to Cooperate with EU Investigation Into JD.com’s $2.5bn Ceconomy Deal appeared first on Tekedia.
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Trump Vows to Keep U.S. as ‘Undisputed Leader’ in Bitcoin, Crypto And AI
U.S. President Donald Trump has reaffirmed his administration’s ambition to position the United States at the forefront of the rapidly evolving digital economy, declaring that the country must remain the “undisputed leader” in Bitcoin, cryptocurrency, artificial intelligence and related technologies. Trump made this statement while speaking with a group of cryptocurrency executives at the White […] The post Trump Vows to Keep U.S. as ‘Undisputed Leader’ in Bitcoin, Crypto And AI appeared first on Tekedia.
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Stripe Bets on AI Infrastructure With $7.5 Billion OpenRouter Acquisition
Stripe is making a major push into the artificial intelligence economy with plans to acquire OpenRouter, a fast-growing platform that gives developers access to a wide range of AI models, including popular open-weight systems from Chinese and U.S. developers. The fintech company announced the deal on Wednesday without disclosing financial terms. The New York Times, […] The post Stripe Bets on AI Infrastructure With $7.5 Billion OpenRouter Acquisition appeared first on Tekedia.
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Farcaster Seeks Another New Owner as Revenue Plummets, as Pump.fun, Compound and Ansem Signal a New Phase for DeFi, Memecoin Innovation
Farcaster, once one of the most prominent decentralized social networking protocols in the crypto industry, is facing renewed questions over its long-term sustainability as revenues fall sharply and its ownership structure continues to evolve. The platform’s struggles highlight the difficult economics of building decentralized social networks in an industry where user attention is highly competitive […] The post Farcaster Seeks Another New Owner as Revenue Plummets, as Pump.fun, Compound and Ansem Signal a New Phase for DeFi, Memecoin Innovation appeared first on Tekedia.
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Google is giving Nigerian students a year of free AI access
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U.S. Debt Tops $40tn as Rising Interest Costs and Deficits Deepen Fiscal Strain: DOGE Fails to Halt Fiscal Deterioration
U.S. government debt has crossed the $40 trillion threshold for the first time, exposing the widening gap between Washington’s ambitions to reduce federal spending and the fiscal realities of an economy in which interest costs, Social Security and healthcare obligations are growing faster than government revenues. The Treasury Department’s latest daily statement showed total public […] The post U.S. Debt Tops $40tn as Rising Interest Costs and Deficits Deepen Fiscal Strain: DOGE Fails to Halt Fiscal Deterioration appeared first on Tekedia.
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Bitcoin ETFs See $130 Million in Net Inflows
Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are once again attracting significant investor attention, with U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recording approximately $130 million in net inflows. The development highlights a renewed appetite for regulated Bitcoin exposure at a time when cryptocurrency markets remain sensitive to macroeconomic uncertainty, shifting interest-rate expectations and fluctuations in risk appetite. The latest inflow […] The post Bitcoin ETFs See $130 Million in Net Inflows appeared first on Tekedia.
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Bitcoin Hits $70,000 for The First Time Since June Amid Short Squeeze and Liquidity Boost
Bitcoin has surged back above the $70,000 mark for the first time since June, marking a sharp rebound as increased market liquidity and a wave of short liquidations fuel renewed buying pressure across the crypto market. The cryptocurrency climbed from the mid-$64,000 range earlier in the session to exceed the psychologically important $70,000 mark on […] The post Bitcoin Hits $70,000 for The First Time Since June Amid Short Squeeze and Liquidity Boost appeared first on Tekedia.
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South Africa’s Jem Secures $8.4M Series A to Expand WhatsApp-Based Workforce Platform
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Robinhood Rolls Out Agentic Trading for Crypto, as BitMine Expands Ethereum Holdings to 4.8% of Total Supply
Robinhood is taking another significant step toward the convergence of artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency markets with the rollout of agentic trading for crypto. The initiative allows eligible users to connect artificial intelligence agents to Robinhood’s trading infrastructure, giving software the ability to analyze market information and execute crypto strategies on a user’s behalf. The development […] The post Robinhood Rolls Out Agentic Trading for Crypto, as BitMine Expands Ethereum Holdings to 4.8% of Total Supply appeared first on Tekedia.
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Exits MENA Moves to Acquire Avanz Capital Egypt in Major Private Capital Expansion
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U.S. 30-Year Treasury Yield Hits 19-Year High as Inflation and Fiscal Fears Intensify
The U.S. Treasury market is facing renewed pressure as the yield on the 30-year Treasury bond climbs to its highest level in roughly 19 years, reflecting growing investor concerns about inflation, government borrowing and geopolitical uncertainty. On August 18, the benchmark long-term yield reached approximately 5.33%, its highest level since 2007. The move is significant […] The post U.S. 30-Year Treasury Yield Hits 19-Year High as Inflation and Fiscal Fears Intensify appeared first on Tekedia.
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AI is making Africa’s cheapest smartphones harder to afford
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The 7 Best Platforms for BNB to XMR Swaps (2026)
A handful of non-custodial instant swap services stand out when it comes to moving BNB into Monero in 2026. Some put privacy first, others remove any account requirement entirely, and a few focus on speed with fixed rates. Quick Verdict on Top Platforms One option ranks highest overall for privacy and BNB-specific routing. Another suits […] The post The 7 Best Platforms for BNB to XMR Swaps (2026) appeared first on Tekedia.
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Critical Minerals and the Fragile Foundations of the Energy and Digital Transition
The global transition toward electric vehicles, renewable energy, data centres and modern power grids is creating an unprecedented appetite for minerals and industrial materials. Technologies that are often presented as symbols of a cleaner and more digital economy depend on vast quantities of copper, lithium, nickel, cobalt, graphite, rare earth elements and other critical inputs. […] The post Critical Minerals and the Fragile Foundations of the Energy and Digital Transition appeared first on Tekedia.
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African content has found a global market. Now comes the fight over the money
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How AI and Emerging Technologies Are Changing the Future
In a world defined by accelerating change and overlapping crises, the future can feel increasingly unstable and difficult to navigate. Geopolitical fragmentation, technological disruption, economic uncertainty and environmental pressures are reshaping societies at a remarkable pace. Leaders across governments, businesses and institutions face a difficult challenge: they must respond to immediate problems while simultaneously preparing […] The post How AI and Emerging Technologies Are Changing the Future appeared first on Tekedia.
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Federal Reserve July FOMC Minutes Set the Stage for the Next Policy Decision
The U.S. Federal Reserve is preparing to release the minutes of its July Federal Open Market Committee meeting, offering investors a detailed look at the debate among policymakers over interest rates, inflation, employment and the broader economic outlook. The July 28–29 meeting was closely watched because monetary policy remains at the center of financial-market expectations, […] The post Federal Reserve July FOMC Minutes Set the Stage for the Next Policy Decision appeared first on Tekedia.
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Tekedia Capital Invests in Apollo Atomics and the Compact Nuclear Energy Revolution for the AI Age
The age of compact nuclear energy is emerging, and Apollo Atomics is entering the arena with an oversubscribed $31 million seed round to accelerate the commercialization of its next-generation nuclear reactors. An MIT spinoff, Apollo Atomics is redesigning the pressurized water reactor, not by abandoning proven nuclear science, but by improving its economics, scale and […] The post Tekedia Capital Invests in Apollo Atomics and the Compact Nuclear Energy Revolution for the AI Age appeared first on Tekedia.
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What AMACO’s $1.5bn Kenya AI project can teach Africa about energy
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U.S. Treasury Yields Retreat As Debt Buyback Eases Pressure On Long-Term Bonds
U.S. Treasury yields retreated sharply on Wednesday from multi-year highs after the Treasury Department announced plans to double the size of its government debt buybacks, providing support to longer-dated bonds following a global selloff driven by concerns over rising public debt, inflation and higher borrowing costs. The 30-year Treasury yield fell nearly 9 basis points […] The post U.S. Treasury Yields Retreat As Debt Buyback Eases Pressure On Long-Term Bonds appeared first on Tekedia.
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SK Hynix Unveils $28.6bn Buyback as AI Boom Fuels Record Cash, Investor Pressure
SK Hynix will return a much larger share of its cash to investors, announcing a 40 trillion won ($28.61 billion) share buyback and cancellation programme as the world’s leading supplier of high-bandwidth memory seeks to reassure shareholders that the artificial intelligence boom still has room to run. The South Korean chipmaker said on Wednesday it […] The post SK Hynix Unveils $28.6bn Buyback as AI Boom Fuels Record Cash, Investor Pressure appeared first on Tekedia.
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Anthropic Prepares $10bn Credit Line, Signaling Growing Debt Appetite Ahead of IPO
Anthropic is preparing to expand its borrowing capacity beyond a targeted $10 billion, adding another layer of financing to the artificial intelligence boom as the Claude maker lays the groundwork for a potential blockbuster initial public offering. The company is in discussions with banks over a revolving credit facility that could exceed its original $10 […] The post Anthropic Prepares $10bn Credit Line, Signaling Growing Debt Appetite Ahead of IPO appeared first on Tekedia.
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Global Bond Selloff Deepens As Debt, Inflation And Oil Pressures Unsettle Markets
European government bond yields climbed to multi-year highs on Wednesday as investors extended a global selloff in sovereign debt, with rising government borrowing, persistent inflation and higher oil prices intensifying concerns about the sustainability of public finances. The pressure was broad-based. German 10-year and 30-year Bund yields reached fresh 15-year highs, with the 10-year yield […] The post Global Bond Selloff Deepens As Debt, Inflation And Oil Pressures Unsettle Markets appeared first on Tekedia.
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Nvidia’s AI Chip Curbs Face A New Test As Chinese Firms Tap Overseas Computing Power
Washington’s strategy of restricting China’s access to Nvidia’s most advanced artificial intelligence chips is facing a significant loophole: Chinese companies may be able to use the computing power of those chips without ever taking physical possession of them. Several Chinese AI companies have reportedly accessed advanced Nvidia processors through data centers and cloud providers in […] The post Nvidia’s AI Chip Curbs Face A New Test As Chinese Firms Tap Overseas Computing Power appeared first on Tekedia.
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Apple to Charge 5% Commission on EU App Sales Outside App Store Under Revised DMA Rules
Apple is overhauling the commercial rules governing its App Store in the European Union, replacing its contentious fee structure with a simpler system that will charge a 5% commission on digital transactions made through apps distributed outside the App Store. The changes, announced Tuesday and due to take effect on October 1, mark Apple’s latest […] The post Apple to Charge 5% Commission on EU App Sales Outside App Store Under Revised DMA Rules appeared first on Tekedia.
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Samsung Raises Advanced Chip Prices by 15% as AI Boom Gives Foundry Business New Leverage
Samsung Electronics is raising prices for some advanced contract chipmaking services by as much as 15% as the global artificial intelligence boom tightens manufacturing capacity and gives the South Korean technology giant greater pricing power in a business long dominated by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. The price increases mark an important shift for Samsung’s foundry […] The post Samsung Raises Advanced Chip Prices by 15% as AI Boom Gives Foundry Business New Leverage appeared first on Tekedia.
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How to Write Effective Technical Documentation
Poor-quality documentation is a major cause of problems, particularly in the I.T. and software development industries. Not being able to understand instructions or code that you wrote a few weeks ago, or being faced with reams of messy documents when taking over a project, or not even creating a project handover document. These are all […] The post How to Write Effective Technical Documentation appeared first on Tekedia.
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Galaxy Watch 9 vs Galaxy Watch Ultra 2: Full comparison
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Subdelete Review: Who Is It For and What Does the Service Actually Do?
Subscription cancellation services are most useful when the problem is not deciding whether to cancel, but dealing with the steps afterward. A streaming account may take a minute to close directly, while an old gym membership or forgotten software subscription can require more effort. A practical review therefore needs to look beyond whether a service […] The post Subdelete Review: Who Is It For and What Does the Service Actually Do? appeared first on Tekedia.
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Step-down Transformer Applications in Commercial and Industrial Networks
Step-down Transformer Applications in Commercial and Industrial Networks Power distribution systems in commercial buildings and industrial facilities must deliver the right voltage to different types of… TechCity
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Comsol enters wholesale 5G home broadband market with backing from new shareholders 
Comsol, a South African fixed wireless connectivity and private network operator with a history spanning nearly three decades, is entering the home broadband market as a wholesale provider of 5G infrastructure. The move is backed by two new shareholders: Platform Investment Partners, which has made 10 founder-stage fibre investments across four geographies over the past […]
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AI Hardware Boom Creates $12.4 Trillion S&P 500 Powerhouse
Artificial intelligence may be best known for chatbots and large language models, but a growing share of the value being created by the AI boom is sitting much deeper in the technology stack. A new analysis by investment research platform BestBrokers has identified 28 companies in the S&P 500 that are directly involved in supplying […]
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AI is making work easier, but is it making us think less?
This Women’s Month, much of the conversation will focus on how women can access leadership and growth opportunities in an AI-driven economy. However, we must ensure that the skills and qualities that have historically allowed women to rise to the leaders they are today are not lost in the rush towards AI. Deloitte’s legal sector […]
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