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Metaplanet Announces the Upcoming Launch of Metaplanet Card
Metaplanet Inc. (TSE: 3350), Japan’s largest publicly listed Bitcoin treasury company, has announced the upcoming launch of the Metaplanet Card, a shareholder-exclusive credit card offering 1.6% cashback in Bitcoin (BTC) on all purchases. The card is scheduled to roll out in summer 2026. For every purchase, 1.6% of the transaction amount is automatically converted into […] The post Metaplanet Announces the Upcoming Launch of Metaplanet Card appeared first on Tekedia.
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Oil Prices Spike Back to Above/Near $100 As Middle East Tensions Deepens 
Oil prices have spiked back above or near $100 per barrel recently amid the ongoing US-Israel conflict with Iran, which began with airstrikes in late February 2026. WTI crude (US benchmark) closed at around $99.64 on March 27 up ~5.5% that day, briefly hitting $100.04 intraday. It has traded in the $90–$102 range recently, with […] The post Oil Prices Spike Back to Above/Near $100 As Middle East Tensions Deepens  appeared first on Tekedia.
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4 Coins That Could Be the Next Crypto to Explode: Dogecoin, Aave, Worldcoin & BlockDAG
Finding the next crypto to explode isn’t easy, but knowing where to look makes all the difference. This week, four coins are drawing attention for very different reasons. Dogecoin is riding a fresh event-driven catalyst. Aave just hit a major governance milestone that the market is rewarding. Worldcoin is holding its ground through a tough […] The post 4 Coins That Could Be the Next Crypto to Explode: Dogecoin, Aave, Worldcoin & BlockDAG appeared first on Tekedia.
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What Is a Funded Trading Account and How Can It Scale Your Crypto Trading Career?
A funded trading account is basically a kind of trading arrangement where the trader receives a capital from a firm instead of using personal funds for trading. Understanding Funded Trading Accounts Typically, a funded crypto trader gets capital from a funding traders company and work on their resource allocation in trading. This kind of funding […] The post What Is a Funded Trading Account and How Can It Scale Your Crypto Trading Career? appeared first on Tekedia.
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Why an LMS for Sales Training Is Critical for Revenue Growth
Sales teams have a lot going on and are constantly working with new products, new customer expectations, and shifting market conditions. The need for continuous training has become a requirement to maintain a competitive advantage. It is a proven method that a learning management system (LMS) can provide organizations with continuous skills development. LMS (Learning […] The post Why an LMS for Sales Training Is Critical for Revenue Growth appeared first on Tekedia.
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Proper Storage and Packaging for Cosmetic and Beverage Products
Maintaining the quality of cosmetic and beverage products requires careful attention to storage and packaging. Many items, including oils, serums, and water-based products, are sensitive to light, temperature, and air. Without appropriate containers, these products can degrade in effectiveness, lose color, or develop unwanted odors. Selecting the right packaging ensures that products remain safe, stable, […] The post Proper Storage and Packaging for Cosmetic and Beverage Products appeared first on Tekedia.
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What RTP and House Edge Mean for Online Casino Players
If you are exploring online casino games, you will be familiar with two terms: RTP and house edge. These ideas shape the experience, and they impact the long-term outcomes. Concepts that provide players with information they can use to make better choices and set more realistic expectations. This guide looks at RTP and house edge, […] The post What RTP and House Edge Mean for Online Casino Players appeared first on Tekedia.
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Football Must Be Decided on the Pitch: Senegal, CAS, AFCON – How Senegal Retains Cup Irrespective of CAS Ruling
My understanding is that Senegal has taken its case to retain the African Cup of Nations trophy to the global apex body for sports disputes, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). I am confident that CAS will uphold fairness and allow Senegal to keep the trophy, enjoying all the privileges that come with it […] The post Football Must Be Decided on the Pitch: Senegal, CAS, AFCON – How Senegal Retains Cup Irrespective of CAS Ruling appeared first on Tekedia.
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Investment Strategies in Frontier and Developing Markets
Frontier and developing markets have become increasingly attractive to global investors seeking higher growth potential and diversification. These markets, often characterized by rapid urbanization, expanding middle classes, and evolving regulatory frameworks, offer opportunities that are less saturated than those in developed economies. However, they also present unique risks that require a more nuanced and adaptive […] The post Investment Strategies in Frontier and Developing Markets appeared first on Tekedia.
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Building Category-King Companies in Competitive Industries
In highly competitive industries, building a category-king company requires more than incremental improvement—it demands redefining how a market is understood and experienced. Category leaders are not simply better competitors; they reshape expectations, influence buyer perception, and often become synonymous with the problem they solve. Companies like Apple, Amazon, and Salesforce did not just enter markets—they […] The post Building Category-King Companies in Competitive Industries appeared first on Tekedia.
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Physical Intelligence Eyes $1bn Raise, Fueling High-Stakes Bet on General-Purpose Robotics
A little-known robotics startup, Physical Intelligence, is rapidly emerging as one of the most aggressively funded bets in artificial intelligence, having entered early discussions to raise about $1 billion at a valuation exceeding $11 billion. If completed on those terms, the round would mark a sharp re-rating for the two-year-old San Francisco company, effectively doubling […] The post Physical Intelligence Eyes $1bn Raise, Fueling High-Stakes Bet on General-Purpose Robotics appeared first on Tekedia.
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Cramer Warns Oil Shock Could Deepen Market Rout as War Drives Risk-Off Sentiment
Wall Street is entering another volatile stretch, with rising oil prices linked to the Iran conflict continuing to weigh on equities and investor sentiment, according to Jim Cramer. Speaking on CNBC’s Mad Money, Cramer described the current market environment as increasingly fragile, warning that history offers little comfort when energy shocks take hold. “Another miserable […] The post Cramer Warns Oil Shock Could Deepen Market Rout as War Drives Risk-Off Sentiment appeared first on Tekedia.
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xAI Loses Final Founding Member as Musk Overhauls AI Unit
The final member of xAI’s original founding team has exited, closing a chapter for Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence venture at a moment of sweeping internal change and recalibration. Ross Nordeen, who worked closely with Musk as a senior operator, left the company this week, according to people familiar with the matter. His departure means all […] The post xAI Loses Final Founding Member as Musk Overhauls AI Unit appeared first on Tekedia.
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Treasury Yields Rise as War Uncertainty Offsets Trump’s Pause and Oil Surge Continues
U.S. Treasury yields edged higher on Friday, reflecting a market caught between tentative diplomatic signals and the growing risk of a deeper Middle East conflict. The benchmark 10-year yield rose 4 basis points to 4.458%, while the policy-sensitive two-year yield climbed 2.6 basis points to 4.01%. Long-end pressure was also evident, with the 30-year yield […] The post Treasury Yields Rise as War Uncertainty Offsets Trump’s Pause and Oil Surge Continues appeared first on Tekedia.
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The Fintech Revolution in iGaming: Why Trustly and Open Banking are Changing the Game
The digital finance world moves fast, and if you have ever sat around waiting three days for a casino withdrawal to hit your bank account, you know the frustration. It’s the ultimate buzzkill after a decent session. However, the intersection of Fintech and iGaming has birthed some serious game-changers, with Trustly leading the charge through […] The post The Fintech Revolution in iGaming: Why Trustly and Open Banking are Changing the Game appeared first on Tekedia.
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Kuda Bank Lays Off Hundreds of Employees in Company-Wide Restructuring
Nigerian fintech company Kuda Bank, has reportedly laid off hundreds of employees across multiple departments as part of a major operational restructuring. The job cuts were announced during a company-wide video call on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. Employees were invited to join senior executives, only to be informed before the meeting ended that their contracts […] The post Kuda Bank Lays Off Hundreds of Employees in Company-Wide Restructuring appeared first on Tekedia.
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Indian Markets Extend Losing Streak as Oil Shock, Capital Flight Pressure Rupee, and Growth Outlook
Indian equities fell for a fifth consecutive week, their longest losing run in roughly eight months, as surging crude prices and uncertainty over the Middle East conflict triggered heavy foreign outflows and sent the rupee to record lows. The benchmark Nifty 50 dropped 2.09% on Friday to 22,819.60, while the BSE Sensex fell 2.25% to […] The post Indian Markets Extend Losing Streak as Oil Shock, Capital Flight Pressure Rupee, and Growth Outlook appeared first on Tekedia.
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Oil Prices Rise but Head for Weekly Loss as War Risk, Supply Shock Keep Market on Edge
Oil prices edged higher on Friday, but the market remained on track for its first weekly decline since early February, as traders balanced tentative signs of de-escalation against the deeper reality of a prolonged supply shock tied to the Iran conflict. Brent crude rose $1.87, or 1.73%, to $109.88 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas […] The post Oil Prices Rise but Head for Weekly Loss as War Risk, Supply Shock Keep Market on Edge appeared first on Tekedia.
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Wall Street Slides Into Correction as Iran War Fuels Oil Surge and Inflation Fears
The Nasdaq officially has entered correction territory Thursday, tumbling more than 2 percent as the S&P 500 and Dow Jones each dropped over 1 percent. Investors dumped risk assets amid a thickening “fog of war” in the Middle East, where a month-old U.S.-Israeli campaign against Iran shows no clear path to resolution despite President Donald […] The post Wall Street Slides Into Correction as Iran War Fuels Oil Surge and Inflation Fears appeared first on Tekedia.
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Anthropic Tightens Claude User Limit at Peak Hours as Demand Strains Capacity
Anthropic has begun quietly reshaping how customers access its Claude models, introducing a new system that effectively reduces available computing power during peak hours while preserving overall weekly usage limits. The change, disclosed in a social media post by technical staff member Thariq Shihipar, comes amid growing pressure on the company’s infrastructure as demand for […] The post Anthropic Tightens Claude User Limit at Peak Hours as Demand Strains Capacity appeared first on Tekedia.
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The Role of AI in Business Process Optimization
Artificial intelligence has become a central driver of business process optimization across industries. Organizations are increasingly leveraging AI to streamline operations, reduce costs, and enhance decision-making. Unlike traditional automation, which follows predefined rules, AI introduces adaptability, allowing systems to learn from data and continuously improve performance. As digital ecosystems expand, AI is being embedded into […] The post The Role of AI in Business Process Optimization appeared first on Tekedia.
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Travelling is the easy part, finding shelter is where hell breaks loose. Coliving hubs are fixing this.
Being a digital nomad, not simply in name only, can feel like a dream. Barring the cost and effort it takes to plan, prepare, and travel on short notice, frequent trips offer plenty of chance encounters, but they also test your tolerance for misadventures.
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Anthropic Confirms Testing ‘Claude Mythos,’ Its Most Powerful AI Yet, After Embarrassing Data Leak
Anthropic has begun quietly testing a new frontier AI model that it describes as a clear “step change” beyond anything it has released before. The company acknowledged Thursday after draft documents detailing the project were accidentally left exposed in a public data cache, according to Fortune. The model, internally referred to as both Claude Mythos […] The post Anthropic Confirms Testing ‘Claude Mythos,’ Its Most Powerful AI Yet, After Embarrassing Data Leak appeared first on Tekedia.
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Court Dismisses X’s ‘Ad Boycott’ Case, Spotlight Returns to Musk’s Unresolved Advertiser Rift
A U.S. federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by X against a group of global advertisers, rejecting claims that the companies colluded to boycott the platform and deprive it of billions in revenue. The ruling, issued by a district court in Texas, found that X failed to establish jurisdiction and did not present a […] The post Court Dismisses X’s ‘Ad Boycott’ Case, Spotlight Returns to Musk’s Unresolved Advertiser Rift appeared first on Tekedia.
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Netflix Raises Prices Again as Streaming Economics Tighten
Netflix has quietly increased subscription prices across its tiers, the latest move by the streaming giant to bolster revenue as competition intensifies and content costs continue to climb. The company confirmed that its ad-supported plan, positioned as the entry point for cost-conscious users, now costs $8.99 per month, up from $7.99. The standard ad-free plan […] The post Netflix Raises Prices Again as Streaming Economics Tighten appeared first on Tekedia.
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The Future of Web3 and Decentralized Business Models
Web3 has moved beyond early-stage experimentation and is steadily shaping how digital businesses are structured and operated. Built on blockchain infrastructure, Web3 introduces decentralized ownership, programmable trust, and new mechanisms for value exchange. Instead of relying on centralized intermediaries, companies can now operate through distributed networks where users, developers, and stakeholders share control and incentives. […] The post The Future of Web3 and Decentralized Business Models appeared first on Tekedia.
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Emmanuel Macron Scheduled to Deliver Special Address at Paris Blockchain Week 2026
French President Emmanuel Macron is scheduled to deliver a special address at Paris Blockchain Week 2026, holding April 15–16 at the Carrousel du Louvre in Paris. This marks the first time a sitting G7 head of state will speak at an institutional conference dedicated to digital assets, blockchain, and crypto. The event expects around 10,000 […] The post Emmanuel Macron Scheduled to Deliver Special Address at Paris Blockchain Week 2026 appeared first on Tekedia.
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MARA Sells 15,133 Bitcoin to Fund Repurchase of its Convertible Senior Notes
MARA announced it sold 15,133 BTC for approximately $1.1 billion in gross proceeds. The company is using most of those funds to repurchase about $1 billion of its 0.00% convertible senior notes due in 2030 and 2031 through privately negotiated agreements. Repurchase breakdown:~$367.5 million principal of 2030 notes for ~$322.9 million cash. ~$633.4 million principal […] The post MARA Sells 15,133 Bitcoin to Fund Repurchase of its Convertible Senior Notes appeared first on Tekedia.
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X Latest Updates Questoin its Aim of Serving as a Town Square for Global Interactions
The core magic of what started as Twitter—and became X—has always been that raw, unpredictable virality: one sharp thought, image, or video hits the right nerve, a retweet or repost chain reaction sends it rocketing across continents, languages, and communities in hours. It’s the closest thing the internet has to a true global town square […] The post X Latest Updates Questoin its Aim of Serving as a Town Square for Global Interactions appeared first on Tekedia.
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U.S. Accuses China’s SMIC of Supplying Chipmaking Tools to Iran’s Military Amid Ongoing War
Two senior Trump administration officials told Reuters Thursday that China’s biggest chipmaker, SMIC, has been quietly shipping semiconductor manufacturing equipment to Iran’s military-industrial complex for nearly a year — and shows no sign of stopping. The transfers, which the officials described as including technical training on SMIC’s processes, could help Tehran build everything from precision-guided […] The post U.S. Accuses China’s SMIC of Supplying Chipmaking Tools to Iran’s Military Amid Ongoing War appeared first on Tekedia.
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Maximizing Productivity with Visitor Management Software
You’ve been there. A queue forms at the front desk. Your receptionist flips through paper sign-in sheets while visitors wait. It’s frustrating, slow, and completely avoidable. The best visitor management software turns that chaos into a process that takes seconds – not minutes. This isn’t just about convenience. It’s about reclaiming real time across your […] The post Maximizing Productivity with Visitor Management Software appeared first on Tekedia.
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U.S. Judge Halts Pentagon Blacklisting of Anthropic in Clash Over Use of AI in Military
A U.S. federal judge has intervened in a high-stakes confrontation between the Pentagon and Anthropic, temporarily blocking a move that could have shut the artificial intelligence firm out of lucrative government work and set a far-reaching precedent for how Washington deals with dissenting technology providers. In a ruling, U.S. District Judge Rita Lin found that […] The post U.S. Judge Halts Pentagon Blacklisting of Anthropic in Clash Over Use of AI in Military appeared first on Tekedia.
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Moniepoint Enters Kenyan Market with Majority Stake in Sumac Microfinance Bank
Nigerian fintech unicorn Moniepoint has successfully entered the Kenyan market by acquiring a 78% majority stake in Sumac Microfinance Bank, marking its first major expansion into East Africa. The deal, which was approved by the Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK), comes after years of attempts by Moniepoint to establish a presence in the East African […] The post Moniepoint Enters Kenyan Market with Majority Stake in Sumac Microfinance Bank appeared first on Tekedia.
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Proposal to Allow Crypto in 401(k) Plans Clears White House Review
The White House has cleared a proposal to allow crypto in 401(k). The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) said that would ease restrictions by including cryptocurrencies and other “alternative assets” like private equity and real estate in 401(k) retirement plans. The Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) completed its review late on March 25, […] The post Proposal to Allow Crypto in 401(k) Plans Clears White House Review appeared first on Tekedia.
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China’s Big Banks Post Modest Profit Gains as Margin Pressure Persists
China’s largest state-owned lenders delivered modest profit growth over the past year, a performance that, while subdued on the surface, is being interpreted in financial circles as a relative win given the scale of economic and geopolitical pressures bearing down on the sector. Bank of Communications reported a 2.2% rise in net profit to 95.62 […] The post China’s Big Banks Post Modest Profit Gains as Margin Pressure Persists appeared first on Tekedia.
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Oil Price Spikes Back to Over $90 Amid Ongoing Impacts on Strait of Hormuz
Oil prices have spiked sharply in recent weeks, with benchmarks frequently trading above $90 per barrel and often well into triple digits at peaks amid the ongoing conflict involving Iran. WTI (U.S. crude): Hovering around $90–94 recently, with intraday moves pushing it above $94 on some sessions. Brent (international benchmark): Trading in the $100–107 range, […] The post Oil Price Spikes Back to Over $90 Amid Ongoing Impacts on Strait of Hormuz appeared first on Tekedia.
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