Shares of Super Micro Computer jumped 15% on Tuesday after the AI server maker sharply raised its June-quarter profit margin outlook and disclosed a record backlog, indicating that demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure remains robust even as investors continue to scrutinize the sustainability of the AI spending boom. The company said it now expects gross […] The post Super Micro Forecasts Stronger Margins As AI Server Orders Top $60bn, Shares Surge 15% appeared first on Tekedia.

Apple is launching a new subscription-style device leasing service in the United States later this month as the iPhone maker looks to stimulate hardware demand, lower the upfront cost of its products for consumers, and adapt to rising component costs fueled by the artificial intelligence boom. According to a Bloomberg News report citing people familiar […] The post Apple Launches New Leasing Program With Klarna To Revive Device Sales Amid AI-Driven Cost Pressures appeared first on Tekedia.

The debate over government ownership of private companies has returned to the forefront of American politics as Washington increasingly considers taking equity stakes in strategic industries. From artificial intelligence and semiconductor manufacturing to critical infrastructure and national security sectors, policymakers have shown a greater willingness to intervene directly in the private sector. Recent polling data […] The post Public Skepticism Grows Over Government Equity Stakes in Private Companies appeared first on Tekedia.

SpaceX shares rose 3% on Tuesday, ending a seven-session losing streak after Elon Musk’s aerospace and defense company announced the date of its inaugural quarterly earnings report, an event that also marks the beginning of a closely watched insider share lock-up expiration. The stock had been under heavy selling pressure in recent weeks following its […] The post SpaceX Shares Rebound After Announcing First Earnings Date As Investors Brace for Major Insider Share Unlock appeared first on Tekedia.

Seychelles-based financial technology company Fusepay has launched Fuse360, an artificial intelligence-powered business management platform designed for wholesalers, distributors and manufacturers. The platform brings together inventory management, orders, invoicing, customer credit, collections and retailer relationships in a single system. It is integrated with FusePay, the company’s licensed payments platform, allowing businesses to manage their operations and […] The post Seychelles Fintech Fusepay Launches AI Platform for Trade Businesses appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Google’s announcement of its new Frozen chip marks another significant milestone in the intensifying race to dominate artificial intelligence infrastructure. As AI models become increasingly sophisticated and computationally demanding, technology giants are investing billions of dollars into custom silicon designed specifically for training and running advanced AI systems. Google’s latest move highlights how the future […] The post Google Announces Frozen Chip to Power Next-Generation AI Models appeared first on Tekedia.

Robinhood has taken another major step toward the future of finance by opening access to AI agent accounts, a move that could fundamentally reshape how individuals and institutions interact with financial markets. The development signals a new era in which autonomous artificial intelligence systems may participate directly in investment activities, portfolio management, and trading decisions. […] The post Rise of AI-Powered Investing as Robinhood Embraces Autonomous Agents appeared first on Tekedia.

Blockchain-based prediction market platform Polymarket has reportedly referred around 100 suspicious wallets to law enforcement agencies, marking one of the largest internal compliance actions taken by a decentralized betting platform. The move highlights the increasing pressure on crypto-native platforms to combat market manipulation, illicit activities, and potential abuse of decentralized financial systems. Polymarket has emerged […] The post Polymarket Refers 100 Suspicious Wallets to Law Enforcement Amid Growing Scrutiny of Prediction Markets appeared first on Tekedia.

Tesla announced the expansion of its Robotaxi service to Orlando and Tampa on Wednesday, widening the geographic footprint of its autonomous ride-hailing network just hours before Chief Executive Elon Musk is expected to update investors on the company’s self-driving plan during its second-quarter earnings call. The electric vehicle maker disclosed the expansion in a post […] The post Tesla Expands Robotaxi Service To Orlando And Tampa Ahead Of Earnings As Investors Seek Evidence Of Autonomous Driving Progress appeared first on Tekedia.

The tokenized stock market is rapidly emerging as one of the most transformative developments in modern finance. What once seemed like a niche experiment within blockchain circles has now evolved into a multi-billion-dollar industry, signaling a profound shift in how investors access and trade traditional financial assets. According to data from a16zcrypto, on-chain equities reached […] The post Exploring the Fivefold Growth of Tokenized Stock Markets appeared first on Tekedia.

Bitcoin miners are increasingly redefining their business models as the convergence of artificial intelligence and high-performance computing creates new opportunities beyond traditional cryptocurrency mining. Two major players, Hut 8 and Iren, have emerged at the forefront of this transition, pivoting significant portions of their infrastructure toward AI-related contracts and data center services. For years, Bitcoin […] The post AI Boom Creates New Revenue Opportunities for Bitcoin Mining Companies appeared first on Tekedia.

Hyperliquid has taken another significant step toward expanding decentralized financial infrastructure by introducing support for HIP-4 prediction market creation for users staking at least 500,000 HYPE tokens. The move signals the protocol’s ambition to become more than just a decentralized perpetual trading platform and positions it as an emerging hub for on-chain information markets. Prediction […] The post Hyperliquid Positions Itself at the Center of DeFi and Information Markets appeared first on Tekedia.

Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s appointment to the board of cryptocurrency exchange OKX, alongside reports of a partnership between the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and OKX to advance stock tokenization initiatives, marks a significant convergence between traditional finance and digital assets. These developments signal that the boundaries separating Wall Street and blockchain-based finance […] The post Andrew Cuomo Joins OKX as NYSE Explores Stock Tokenization appeared first on Tekedia.

Every year, thousands of people announce that they are starting a company. Social media celebrates entrepreneurs as heroes, venture capital rounds become headlines, unicorns become legends, and successful founders are presented as symbols of freedom, wealth, and influence. The narrative is attractive: identify an idea, build a product, raise money, scale rapidly, ring the bell […] The post Good luck if you’ve picked the Entrepreneurship Lane appeared first on Tekedia.

South Africa’s online gambling sector is growing fast — and so is the fraud attached to it. New data from identity verification firm Sumsub shows iGaming fraud in South Africa more than tripled during the second half of 2025, part of a broader trend that has made Africa the world’s highest-fraud region for online gaming, […]

Pepkor Holdings has announced the combination of its wholly owned fintech subsidiary, Flash, with Shop2Shop to create one of South Africa’s largest merchant commerce and fintech platforms, with annual transaction throughput exceeding R200 billion. Following the transaction, Pepkor will hold a controlling 57.1% stake in the combined business, FintechCo. The deal implies a total equity […]

Pusoy online has made one of the Philippines’ most popular card games easier to enjoy than ever before. Instead of waiting for family gatherings, reunions, or weekends with friends, players can now join a match whenever they have free time. What makes Pusoy stand out is that winning isn’t determined by luck alone. Every player […] The post Slowly Learn the Rules of Pusoy Online appeared first on Tekedia.

As internet usage continues to grow in Nigeria, so does the demand for reliable data bundles. More people now rely on mobile data for communication, entertainment, learning, and work. Gone are the days when buying data meant visiting a physical store or struggling with USSD codes. Today, Nigerians can purchase data bundles in seconds using […]

The online gaming ecosystem usually attracts attention through flashy platforms and blockbuster releases, yet the true engine of progress resides in the creative and technical teams that supply fresh content. Market growth, shifting player demographics, and relentless advances in hardware all place new pressures on studios to deliver experiences that feel both familiar and surprising. […] The post Game Providers at the Core: How Innovative Studios Drive the Modern Online Gaming Industry appeared first on Tekedia.

Redtech, the Heirs Holdings-backed technology company, has been named in the payments category of the World’s Top Fintech Companies 2026 ranking by CNBC and Statista. The company is among the only 11 African companies recognised in this year’s edition. Developed by CNBC and Statista, the annual ranking identifies 500 leading fintech companies from a pool […]

As the Osun State governorship election approaches, campaign communication is becoming increasingly emotional. While elections should ideally revolve around competing policy proposals and governance records, a growing pattern has emerged across social media. Political actors and their supporters are attempting to influence voters not only through promises and achievements but also through fear. This strategy, […] The post Manufactured Fear in Osun 2026 Governorship Election appeared first on Tekedia.

Omnisient, the South African-founded fintech helping banks apply AI to anonymised and protected consumer data for credit scoring and precision marketing, has been named one of CNBC’s World’s Top Fintech Companies 2026. The recognition places Omnisient among a small group of African fintech companies featured in CNBC’s global list. Of the companies selected from across […]

South Africa has launched its first bank-based mobile unit for Smart ID renewals, as Absa and the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) deepen their partnership to improve access to identity services. Unveiled at Absa’s Tembisa branch, the mobile unit will initially operate across Gauteng, taking selected Home Affairs services to remote, peri-urban and underserved communities. […]

As part of its mission to democratize access to consumer credit, expand economic opportunity and empower millions of Nigerians to improve their quality of life through responsible borrowing, the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP), in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, today launched the C.L.I.C.K.D. Programme (Credit for Laptops, Internet, Connectivity and […]

The upcoming Osun State governorship election, scheduled for August 15, 2026, has emerged as a critical barometer for the health of Nigeria’s democracy ahead of the 2027 general elections. Since the lifting of the ban on political campaigns, the state has become a primary theatre for Information Manipulation and Interference (IMI), where digital platforms are […] The post Navigating the Information Storm in Osun 2026 Election appeared first on Tekedia.

Bitcoin’s resurgence above the $66,000 mark for the first time since June 15 signals a renewed wave of optimism across the digital asset market. The move comes after weeks of volatility and cautious sentiment that had dominated cryptocurrency trading. Investors are once again showing confidence in risk assets, driven by improving macroeconomic conditions, increasing institutional […] The post Bitcoin and Ethereum Rally Signals New Crypto Market Cycle appeared first on Tekedia.