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“Never Sold it Before”: Saylor Clarifies His Bitcoin Holdings Amid Strategy’s Recent Sale
Michael Saylor, the executive chairman of Strategy, has drawn a sharp distinction between his personal Bitcoin holdings and those of his company following its latest cryptocurrency sale. In a post on X, Saylor stated that he has never sold any of his personal Bitcoin, emphasizing, that Strategy is a public company, and not his personal […] The post “Never Sold it Before”: Saylor Clarifies His Bitcoin Holdings Amid Strategy’s Recent Sale appeared first on Tekedia.
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Amazon Surpasses $3tn Market Value as AI-Fueled AWS Growth Sparks Fresh Big Tech Rally
Amazon became the latest technology giant to surpass a $3 trillion market capitalization on Monday, as investors rewarded the company for delivering its strongest cloud-computing growth in more than four years, boosting confidence that massive investments in artificial intelligence are beginning to translate into stronger financial returns. Amazon’s shares climbed 5% to a record $285.01, […] The post Amazon Surpasses $3tn Market Value as AI-Fueled AWS Growth Sparks Fresh Big Tech Rally appeared first on Tekedia.
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Oil Tumbles, Treasury Yields Retreat And Gold Climbs As Hopes Of Renewed U.S.-Iran Talks Lift Global Markets
Global financial markets began August on a more optimistic footing on Monday as renewed hopes for diplomacy between the United States and Iran triggered a broad repricing across asset classes, sending oil prices sharply lower, pulling U.S. Treasury yields down, lifting gold and supporting equities. The prospect of negotiations eased fears of a prolonged disruption […] The post Oil Tumbles, Treasury Yields Retreat And Gold Climbs As Hopes Of Renewed U.S.-Iran Talks Lift Global Markets appeared first on Tekedia.
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Cramer Says Iran War Basket Trades Create Investment Opportunities, and Amazon is Reshaping Wall Street’s View of AI Spending
CNBC’s Jim Cramer says the prolonged U.S.-Iran conflict has amplified one of Wall Street’s most powerful trading trends, with investors increasingly buying and selling stocks in broad thematic “basket trades” rather than on company-specific fundamentals, creating pricing distortions that could offer opportunities for long-term investors. Speaking on CNBC’s Mad Money on Monday, Cramer noted that […] The post Cramer Says Iran War Basket Trades Create Investment Opportunities, and Amazon is Reshaping Wall Street’s View of AI Spending appeared first on Tekedia.
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CXMT Eyes Second Beijing Memory Chip Plant as China Accelerates AI-Driven Semiconductor Expansion
China’s leading memory-chip manufacturer, ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT), is considering building a second dynamic random access memory (DRAM) fabrication plant in Beijing as it accelerates a multibillion-dollar expansion aimed at capitalizing on surging global demand for AI memory chips and strengthening China’s semiconductor self-sufficiency ambitions. According to two sources who spoke to Reuters, CXMT is […] The post CXMT Eyes Second Beijing Memory Chip Plant as China Accelerates AI-Driven Semiconductor Expansion appeared first on Tekedia.
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FirstHoldCo Becomes Nigeria’s First N6tn Banking Group as Earnings Strength and Otedola’s Buying Spree Fuel Historic Rally
FirstHoldCo Plc has become the first listed Nigerian banking group to surpass a N6 trillion market capitalization, marking a historic milestone for the country’s financial services sector as investors continue to re-rate the stock on the back of strong earnings, improving fundamentals and sustained insider accumulation by billionaire businessman Femi Otedola. During trading on Monday, […] The post FirstHoldCo Becomes Nigeria’s First N6tn Banking Group as Earnings Strength and Otedola’s Buying Spree Fuel Historic Rally appeared first on Tekedia.
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Alibaba Unveils Qwen3.8-Max, Its Most Powerful AI Model
Alibaba has unveiled Qwen3.8-Max, its newest and most powerful artificial intelligence model, marking another significant step in China’s effort to narrow the technological gap with leading U.S. AI companies and strengthen its position in the global race for frontier AI. The model, which is scheduled for release next week, features 2.4 trillion parameters, making it […] The post Alibaba Unveils Qwen3.8-Max, Its Most Powerful AI Model appeared first on Tekedia.
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WeRide Expands Into Denmark As Chinese Robotaxi Firms Race To Establish Foothold in Europe’s Autonomous Driving Market
Chinese autonomous driving technology company WeRide will enter Denmark through a partnership with Danish electric mobility operator GreenMobility, expanding its European presence to six countries as Chinese self-driving firms accelerate overseas expansion amid intensifying competition and evolving regulatory frameworks. The companies announced on Monday that, subject to regulatory approvals, they plan to launch a public […] The post WeRide Expands Into Denmark As Chinese Robotaxi Firms Race To Establish Foothold in Europe’s Autonomous Driving Market appeared first on Tekedia.
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OpenAI, Google and Anthropic Face Tougher EU Oversight Under Expanded AI Rules
The European Union has entered a new phase of artificial intelligence regulation after granting its executive arm sweeping enforcement powers over advanced AI models, significantly expanding its authority to inspect frontier systems, restrict market access and impose multimillion-euro penalties on developers that fail to comply with the bloc’s landmark AI legislation. The new powers, which […] The post OpenAI, Google and Anthropic Face Tougher EU Oversight Under Expanded AI Rules appeared first on Tekedia.
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Globacom leads Nigeria’s Internet subscriber growth in May
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OpenAI Dominates Congress’ AI Spending As ChatGPT Becomes The Default Tool on Capitol Hill
OpenAI has established an early lead in the race for influence on Capitol Hill, accounting for nearly 90% of identifiable artificial intelligence spending by the U.S. House of Representatives, making ChatGPT the default generative AI platform for lawmakers and congressional staff. A CNBC analysis of House disbursement records shows OpenAI captured roughly nine out of […] The post OpenAI Dominates Congress’ AI Spending As ChatGPT Becomes The Default Tool on Capitol Hill appeared first on Tekedia.
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Google Pixel 11 Pro: Release date, price, and specs
Table of contents When is the Google Pixel 11 Pro coming out? Google Pixel 11 Pro detailed specs How much will the Google Pixel 11 Pro cost? What colours does the Google Pixel 11 Pro come in? Where can you buy the Google Pixel 11 Pro? Google will unveil the Pixel 11 Pro on August […]
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What Makes an Online College Basketball Community Welcoming and Worth Joining
College basketball gives fans endless reasons to talk. A single evening can produce a major upset, a disputed call and a result that changes the tournament picture. An online community becomes valuable when it helps fans understand those moments together. Members should be able to celebrate, question predictions, compare teams and learn without fearing that […] The post What Makes an Online College Basketball Community Welcoming and Worth Joining appeared first on Tekedia.
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i1RM Casino Free Credit 2026: Malaysia’s Top Bonus Guide
When it comes to finding value in the Malaysian online gaming scene, promotions are everything. Players are constantly looking for platforms that reward their loyalty and give them a head start without forcing them to risk too much of their own money right away. If you are tracking the best promotional offers available this year, […] The post i1RM Casino Free Credit 2026: Malaysia’s Top Bonus Guide appeared first on Tekedia.
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Nigeria’s 90,000km fibre network will be built by a company that doesn’t yet exist
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AI agents and state contracts power Côte d’Ivoire’s startup push
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How one Ghanaian developer is redesigning assistive AI for African users
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Telkom’s voice era is over. Data now pays the bills
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CcHUB, Mastercard Foundation select 12 startups for fourth EdTech Fellowship cohort
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NBC seeks Court of Appeal’s leave to challenge ruling voiding broadcast fines
Key points Main Story The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has approached the Court of Appeal in Abuja seeking leave to file a fresh appeal against a Federal High Court judgment that invalidated its powers to impose fines on broadcast stations. The application follows the Court of Appeal’s decision on June 17, 2026, striking out the […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.
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BlockDAG Announces RedotPay Partnership To Power Super App With Global Transfers As Uniswap & Ethereum Stay Range-Bound
Recent network upgrades and scaling benchmarks highlight a growing industry emphasis on sustainable execution speed and utility. Uniswap reflects this trend through expanding multi-chain deployment while maintaining historical price ranges between $3.80 and $12.00, whereas Ethereum consolidates within its typical $1,800 to $3,500 boundaries while optimizing secondary rollup performance. Stepping beyond basic decentralized finance, BlockDAG […] The post BlockDAG Announces RedotPay Partnership To Power Super App With Global Transfers As Uniswap & Ethereum Stay Range-Bound appeared first on Tekedia.
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Exchange & Super App Arriving Soon: Why BlockDAG’s Journey Toward 3000x Returns Is Leaving Ondo & Pi Behind
Ondo recently approved the permanent burn of 100 million tokens, equal to 10% of its total supply. Despite the move, ONDO remains near $0.38, proving that a major token burn alone is not enough to drive price gains. Pi Network, meanwhile, is struggling to stay above its all-time low as node operators rush to meet […] The post Exchange & Super App Arriving Soon: Why BlockDAG’s Journey Toward 3000x Returns Is Leaving Ondo & Pi Behind appeared first on Tekedia.
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Trump Media Sells Another 2,628 Bitcoin as Treasury Strategy Faces Fresh Scrutiny
Trump Media has reportedly sold another 2,628 Bitcoin valued at approximately $165 million, bringing its total Bitcoin disposals to more than 7,200 BTC after accumulating a sizeable treasury near the cryptocurrency market’s peak. The latest transaction has reignited debate over corporate Bitcoin treasury strategies, particularly for companies that entered the market during periods of elevated […] The post Trump Media Sells Another 2,628 Bitcoin as Treasury Strategy Faces Fresh Scrutiny appeared first on Tekedia.
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India’s Factory Growth Slows to Nearly Five-Year Low As Weak Demand Strengthens Case for RBI Rate Pause
India’s manufacturing sector expanded at its slowest pace in nearly five years in July, highlighting a loss of momentum in one of the economy’s key growth engines even as easing cost pressures strengthen expectations that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will leave interest rates unchanged this week. The latest S&P Global HSBC India Manufacturing […] The post India’s Factory Growth Slows to Nearly Five-Year Low As Weak Demand Strengthens Case for RBI Rate Pause appeared first on Tekedia.
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Shein Offers Investor Sweeteners as Fashion Giant Pursues IPO at Lower $40-$50bn Valuation
Fast-fashion retailer Shein is offering additional incentives to some of its late-stage investors as it prepares for a Hong Kong initial public offering (IPO) at a sharply lower valuation, as challenges mount on one of the world’s most valuable consumer technology companies amid a weaker fundraising environment and mounting regulatory scrutiny. Regulatory filings submitted to […] The post Shein Offers Investor Sweeteners as Fashion Giant Pursues IPO at Lower $40-$50bn Valuation appeared first on Tekedia.
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African Start-ups Raise $102 Million in July as Debt Dominates Funding Landscape
African start-ups secured a combined $102 million in funding across 44 deals worth $100,000 or more in July 2026, excluding exits, according to report by Africa: The Big Deal. While the number of funded ventures remained broadly in line with the previous 12-month average, the total value raised painted a different picture, making July one […] The post African Start-ups Raise $102 Million in July as Debt Dominates Funding Landscape appeared first on Tekedia.
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DeepSeek’s V4-Flash Emerges as World’s Lowest-Cost AI Model, Intensifying China’s Price War Against U.S. Rivals
Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek has unveiled what researchers describe as the world’s most cost-efficient mainstream AI model, as China pushes its strategy of competing with U.S. technology leaders on affordability rather than raw computing power. According to research firm Artificial Analysis, DeepSeek’s newly released V4-Flash model is significantly cheaper to operate than competing frontier […] The post DeepSeek’s V4-Flash Emerges as World’s Lowest-Cost AI Model, Intensifying China’s Price War Against U.S. Rivals appeared first on Tekedia.
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Kenya Anchors Academic Records on Avalanche
A nationwide e-certification system built on Avalanche transforms how an entire country verifies academic records, turning millions of certificates into tamper-proof, instantly auditable credentials. Every year, millions of students across Kenya complete their final examinations, concluding years of study with a singular milestone: an official certificate. These records represent more than grades; they are the […] The post Kenya Anchors Academic Records on Avalanche appeared first on Tekedia.
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SpaceX Faces Defining Earnings Test After $500bn Market Value Wipeout As Investors Question AI Spending and Growth Outlook
SpaceX heads into its first earnings report as a publicly traded company under mounting pressure after losing more than $500 billion in market value since its June 12 stock market debut, with investors increasingly questioning whether its ambitious artificial intelligence and space expansion plans can justify its lofty valuation. The Elon Musk-led company has fallen […] The post SpaceX Faces Defining Earnings Test After $500bn Market Value Wipeout As Investors Question AI Spending and Growth Outlook appeared first on Tekedia.
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ZKP Hits $2.23M in Presale While Shiba Inu Price Fades & Bittensor TAO Price Struggles
The cryptocurrency market is undergoing a clear divergence, separating speculative assets from fundamental value drivers. Market activity this week highlights a sharp rotation away from fading momentum toward early-stage, utility-driven infrastructure. Recent pullbacks in both the Shiba Inu price and the Bittensor TAO price demonstrate that hype-driven rallies and unsupported overhead resistance struggle to sustain […] The post ZKP Hits $2.23M in Presale While Shiba Inu Price Fades & Bittensor TAO Price Struggles appeared first on Tekedia.
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MemeCore and TAO Hold Key Levels, BlockDAG Teams Up With RedotPay for Super App! What Crypto Should You Buy Now?
Investors checking market charts often monitor the MemeCore price for quick daily momentum trades and the Bittensor TAO price for steady buying opportunities near long-term support floors. While those two projects show normal trading shifts and chart patterns, finding true value in top crypto coins requires looking past basic market guessing. BlockDAG is drawing massive […] The post MemeCore and TAO Hold Key Levels, BlockDAG Teams Up With RedotPay for Super App! What Crypto Should You Buy Now? appeared first on Tekedia.
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Sinopec Opens World’s Largest High-End PVA Production Base As China Pushes to Reduce Reliance on Advanced Material Imports
Chinese oil and chemicals giant Sinopec has commenced operations at a new high-end polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) resin plant in Chongqing, expanding domestic production of a strategically important industrial material as China intensifies efforts to reduce dependence on imported specialty chemicals. The new facility, with an annual production capacity of 50,000 metric tons, is operated by […] The post Sinopec Opens World’s Largest High-End PVA Production Base As China Pushes to Reduce Reliance on Advanced Material Imports appeared first on Tekedia.
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American Bitcoin’s Q2 Loss Highlights Challenges Facing Bitcoin Miners
The second quarter earnings season continues to highlight the financial pressures facing companies tied to the cryptocurrency industry, and American Bitcoin has become the latest example. The company reported a net loss of $57 million in the second quarter, reflecting the difficult balance between expanding mining operations, managing operational costs, and navigating a volatile digital […] The post American Bitcoin’s Q2 Loss Highlights Challenges Facing Bitcoin Miners appeared first on Tekedia.
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Solana Faces Historic Bearish Streak as Investors Watch for Recovery Signals
Solana has reached a milestone that few investors would have expected during the height of the last crypto bull market. The blockchain, once celebrated for its explosive growth, vibrant decentralized finance ecosystem, and thriving NFT community, has reportedly recorded its tenth consecutive monthly red candle. The prolonged decline reflects one of the longest sustained periods […] The post Solana Faces Historic Bearish Streak as Investors Watch for Recovery Signals appeared first on Tekedia.
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GameStop Shares Slide More Than 10% After Private Notes Exchange Announcement
GameStop shares tumbled more than 10% after the company announced plans to exchange a portion of its privately held notes for equity, a move that immediately sparked concerns among investors about shareholder dilution and the company’s long-term capital strategy. While debt-for-equity exchanges are often used to strengthen corporate balance sheets, equity investors frequently react negatively […] The post GameStop Shares Slide More Than 10% After Private Notes Exchange Announcement appeared first on Tekedia.
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