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Midjourney Reveals Full-Body Medical Scanner, Expanding Beyond AI Image Generation
Artificial intelligence company Midjourney, best known for its groundbreaking AI image and video generation tools, has unveiled an ambitious new project: a full-body medical scanner designed to transform preventive healthcare and personal wellness monitoring. The announcement marks a significant shift for the company, signaling its intention to expand beyond creative AI applications and into the […] The post Midjourney Reveals Full-Body Medical Scanner, Expanding Beyond AI Image Generation appeared first on Tekedia.
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Swiss National Bank Holds Rates at Zero and Stands Ready to Curb Franc Strength Amid Middle East Tensions
The Swiss National Bank kept its key policy rate unchanged at 0% on Thursday, signaling continued caution amid lingering global uncertainties from the Iran conflict, while explicitly reaffirming its willingness to intervene in currency markets to prevent disruptive appreciation of the safe-haven franc. The decision, widely anticipated by markets, leaves Swiss borrowing costs significantly below […] The post Swiss National Bank Holds Rates at Zero and Stands Ready to Curb Franc Strength Amid Middle East Tensions appeared first on Tekedia.
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STRC Hits Record Low as Concerns Grow Over Strategy’s Dividend Funding Model
Shares of STRC have fallen to a record low as investors increasingly question whether Strategy may eventually need to sell additional Bitcoin holdings to maintain dividend payments. The decline highlights growing concerns about the sustainability of a financial model that relies heavily on Bitcoin-backed capital strategies while promising consistent returns to shareholders. Strategy, widely known […] The post STRC Hits Record Low as Concerns Grow Over Strategy’s Dividend Funding Model appeared first on Tekedia.
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Stocks Lose $1.2 Trillion in Market Value as Bitcoin Drops to $64,000
Global financial markets experienced a sharp wave of selling pressure as stocks collectively lost an estimated $1.2 trillion in market capitalization, while Bitcoin fell to $64,000, highlighting growing uncertainty among investors. The simultaneous decline across traditional and digital asset markets reflects concerns over economic growth, interest rate expectations, geopolitical tensions, and shifting investor sentiment. The […] The post Stocks Lose $1.2 Trillion in Market Value as Bitcoin Drops to $64,000 appeared first on Tekedia.
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Anthropic Joins Big Tech-Backed Coalition For Carbon Removal, Raising Funding By $915m To $1.8bn As AI Boom Drives Need For Climate Solutions
Some of the world’s largest technology companies are dramatically increasing their bets on carbon removal technologies, committing hundreds of millions of dollars to help scale an industry viewed as essential for meeting global climate goals. The move comes along with a warning by a new study that the rapidly expanding data-center sector underpinning artificial intelligence […] The post Anthropic Joins Big Tech-Backed Coalition For Carbon Removal, Raising Funding By $915m To $1.8bn As AI Boom Drives Need For Climate Solutions appeared first on Tekedia.
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Oil Prices Tumble Further As Iran Acknowledges Peace Deal With U.S., Easing Fears Over Hormuz Disruption
Oil prices fell sharply on Thursday, extending losses to their lowest levels since the early days of the Iran conflict, after details of a U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding signaled a potential end to hostilities, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and the prospect of increased Iranian oil exports. Brent crude futures dropped $1.59, or […] The post Oil Prices Tumble Further As Iran Acknowledges Peace Deal With U.S., Easing Fears Over Hormuz Disruption appeared first on Tekedia.
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Anthropic’s Clash With Trump Administration May Strengthen Its IPO Story as Enterprise Demand Surges
Anthropic’s confrontation with the Trump administration has introduced fresh uncertainty ahead of the company’s planned stock market debut, with investors’ concern growing over the dispute’s potential impact on the IPO. The San Francisco-based AI developer entered June with extraordinary momentum. After raising $65 billion in fresh funding at a $965 billion valuation, surpassing OpenAI’s last […] The post Anthropic’s Clash With Trump Administration May Strengthen Its IPO Story as Enterprise Demand Surges appeared first on Tekedia.
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MARA Bitcoin Accumulation Strategy Signals Stronger Institutional Demand
Lookonchain data recently revealed that Bitcoin mining giant MARA purchased 1,000 Bitcoin worth approximately $66.7 million through FalconX, underscoring the company’s growing commitment to accumulating digital assets despite market volatility. The acquisition highlights a broader trend among publicly traded Bitcoin miners that are increasingly treating Bitcoin not only as a mined commodity but also as […] The post MARA Bitcoin Accumulation Strategy Signals Stronger Institutional Demand appeared first on Tekedia.
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Why Germans Still Prefer Cash Despite Digital Payment Growth
For decades, Germany has been the archetype of a cash-dominant economy in Europe, where physical currency was not just a payment method but a cultural preference tied to privacy, budgeting discipline, and distrust of digital surveillance. However, that long-standing position is now undergoing structural change. Mobile payments and contactless transactions are steadily eroding cash’s dominance, […] The post Why Germans Still Prefer Cash Despite Digital Payment Growth appeared first on Tekedia.
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Record Gold Demand from Central Banks Signals a Shift in Global Finance
Gold has long been regarded as a symbol of wealth, stability, and financial security. For centuries, it has played a central role in the global monetary system, serving as a store of value during times of economic uncertainty. In recent years, central banks around the world have accelerated their gold purchases at a pace not […] The post Record Gold Demand from Central Banks Signals a Shift in Global Finance appeared first on Tekedia.
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Online Scams Nigeria 2026: The Biggest Threats Targeting Nigerians Right Now
Online Scams Nigeria 2026: The Biggest Threats Targeting Nigerians Right Now Online scams are not new in Nigeria. What has changed in 2026 is how sophisticated they have become.… TechCity
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Binance Founder CZ Urges Nations to Embrace Tokenization And Sovereign Stablecoins For Global Financial Leadership
Changpeng Zhao, widely known as CZ, the founder of Binance, has shared strategic recommendations for governments following high-level meetings with country leaders and regulators. In a recent post on X, CZ urged countries to accelerate the adoption of tokenized stocks and sovereign stablecoins as a pathway to global financial leadership. He wrote, “Countries need to […] The post Binance Founder CZ Urges Nations to Embrace Tokenization And Sovereign Stablecoins For Global Financial Leadership appeared first on Tekedia.
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AethexAI Closes $3 Million Pre-Seed Round to Build Voice AI for Africa and the Middle East
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Treadway and Invasion Pledge $1.25 Billion for African Startup Incubation Platform
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Bitnob Launches Enterprise Infrastructure Stack and Next-Generation Business Platform
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South Africa Records Highest Suspected Digital Fraud Rate in Africa, TransUnion Report Finds
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Lagos Angel Network Backs AI-Powered Africa-China Trade Startup Midddleman
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South African Agri-Fintech Livestock Wealth Wound Up by Court After Failed Rescue Bid
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How Did Warsh’s First Fed Meeting Go? He Emphasized “Price Stability,” and Markets Took A Hit
Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh entered his first policy meeting promising change. By the time the meeting ended, Wall Street had received a clear signal that the era of easy assumptions about interest-rate cuts may be over. The Fed left its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 3.5% to 3.75%, a decision markets had largely anticipated. […] The post How Did Warsh’s First Fed Meeting Go? He Emphasized “Price Stability,” and Markets Took A Hit appeared first on Tekedia.
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U.S. Awards $500m to SandboxAQ to Strengthen Domestic Semiconductor Supply Chains and Cut Reliance on Foreign Materials
The U.S. government has awarded $500 million to AI-driven startup SandboxAQ to accelerate the development of new chemicals and materials critical for American semiconductor manufacturing, marking a significant push under the CHIPS Act to reduce vulnerabilities in global supply chains. The funding, announced Wednesday by the Department of Commerce, targets four priority areas: replacements for […] The post U.S. Awards $500m to SandboxAQ to Strengthen Domestic Semiconductor Supply Chains and Cut Reliance on Foreign Materials appeared first on Tekedia.
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Starlink grabs headlines, but Safaricom keeps winning broadband users
Kenya's broadband market remains firmly in the hands of operators that have spent years building fibre infrastructure. 
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14 African Startups Join MassChallenge 2026 Accelerator, Competing for Up to CHF 1 Million
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Morocco’s Agenz Raises $5M Seed Round to Scale Real Estate Platform
Moroccan proptech startup Agenz has closed a $5 million seed round to build out the data infrastructure and transaction tools that Morocco’s property market has long operated without. The round was co-led by Paris-based venture firm Breega, Attijariwafa Ventures — the corporate investment arm of North Africa’s largest bank — and pan-African fund Saviu Ventures. […] The post Morocco’s Agenz Raises $5M Seed Round to Scale Real Estate Platform appeared first on Tech In Africa.
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Africa’s AI Startups Are Watching the West Make Expensive Mistakes. They Don’t Have to Repeat Them
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Every product Google has announced so far in 2026 
Google has spent the first half of the year weaving artificial intelligence into nearly every product it makes.
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Fintech Yoco thinks South Africa’s small businesses need fewer apps
At its Yoco Next 2026 event in Johannesburg on Tuesday, the company unveiled more than 20 new products and features.
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What building in Nigeria taught me about Francophone Africa: Notes from a serial entrepreneur
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SpaceX’s March Into Index Funds Sparks Debate Over Risk, Volatility, and Passive Investing
SpaceX’s explosive stock market debut has delivered windfall gains for early investors, but its impending inclusion in some of the world’s largest stock indexes is opening a new debate across Wall Street: whether passive investors are being forced to take on exposure to one of the market’s most volatile and controversial companies. The Elon Musk-led […] The post SpaceX’s March Into Index Funds Sparks Debate Over Risk, Volatility, and Passive Investing appeared first on Tekedia.
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Dubai’s Crypto Ecosystem Gets a Boost from Tether and DMCC Partnership
Tether’s partnership with Dubai’s DMCC marks another significant milestone in the global expansion of digital assets and blockchain technology. As one of the world’s largest stablecoin issuers, Tether continues to strengthen its presence in strategic markets, and its collaboration with the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) highlights the growing importance of the United Arab Emirates […] The post Dubai’s Crypto Ecosystem Gets a Boost from Tether and DMCC Partnership appeared first on Tekedia.
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“No Thank You:” Michael Burry Distances Self from SpaceX – Short or Long
Michael Burry, the investor made famous by his successful bet against the U.S. housing market before the 2008 financial crisis, has signaled that he is steering clear of one of the hottest trades on Wall Street: SpaceX. The caution from the man known as the “Big Short” comes as Elon Musk’s aerospace and artificial intelligence […] The post “No Thank You:” Michael Burry Distances Self from SpaceX – Short or Long appeared first on Tekedia.
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UAE Oil Output Set to Top 5mbpd After OPEC Exit as ADNOC Accelerates Expansion Plans
The United Arab Emirates is poised to become one of the most significant sources of new global oil supply growth after leaving the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), with the International Energy Agency forecasting the country’s production will exceed 5 million barrels per day next year and continue climbing through 2027. In a […] The post UAE Oil Output Set to Top 5mbpd After OPEC Exit as ADNOC Accelerates Expansion Plans appeared first on Tekedia.
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Gemini 3.5 Flash vs Gemini 3.1 Pro: What’s the difference?
Gemini 3.5 Flash, like all Flash models, was designed for speed and efficiency, and has a more recent knowledge cutoff of January 2025.
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5 Ways South Africans Can Use Google to Enhance Their World Cup Experience
As excitement builds around Bafana Bafana’s first FIFA World Cup appearance since 2010, South Africans are turning to Google Search in record numbers to stay on top of every moment of the tournament. Recent Google Trends data reveals a sharp rise in searches related to South Africa’s opening match against Mexico, with fans looking for […]
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide: Release date, price, and specs
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide comes as Apple is preparing its first foldable iPhone. Samsung is not waiting around.
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