Google and Anthropic have unveiled major new artificial intelligence developments, highlighting the increasingly fierce competition among leading AI companies to build more capable and adaptable systems. While Google introduced three new AI models aimed at enhancing multimodal reasoning and enterprise applications, Anthropic announced a groundbreaking feature that allows users to teach its Claude Cowork AI […] The post Google and Anthropic Set New Standards for Intelligent AI Assistants appeared first on Tekedia.

The London Stock Exchange, one of the world’s oldest and most influential financial markets, is reportedly preparing to introduce 24/7 trading in a bold effort to remain competitive in an era increasingly shaped by digital assets and around-the-clock financial activity. The move reflects a growing recognition that traditional market structures are being challenged by cryptocurrencies, […] The post London Stock Exchange’s Bold Bet on the Future of Capital Markets appeared first on Tekedia.

The digital asset market has once again been reminded of its inherent volatility following two major developments: Satsuma DAT’s decision to liquidate a significant portion of its Bitcoin treasury and the collapse of the Balance algorithmic stablecoin after an oracle exploit. These events highlight the persistent risks surrounding treasury management strategies and decentralized finance infrastructure. […] The post Satsuma DAT Sells $43M Bitcoin Treasury as Balance Stablecoin Collapses After Oracle Exploit appeared first on Tekedia.

XStocks’ expansion into Hong Kong, South Korea, and the United Kingdom marks another major milestone in the global race to merge traditional finance with blockchain-based capital markets. The move reflects growing investor demand for tokenized financial products and highlights the increasing acceptance of digital asset infrastructure in some of the world’s most important financial hubs. […] The post Tokenized Stocks Gain Momentum as XStocks Targets Hong Kong, South Korea, UK appeared first on Tekedia.

France has moved to introduce one of the strictest child online safety policies in Europe by banning social media access for children under the age of 15. The decision reflects growing concerns among policymakers, parents, and health experts about the impact of social media on young people’s mental health, safety, and overall development. The measure […] The post France’s Under-15 Social Media Ban and Its Impact on Big Tech Platforms appeared first on Tekedia.

The Lagos State Government has formally transitioned its building approval process to a fully digital platform, allowing developers and property owners to apply for and obtain planning permits online from anywhere in the world. The move is aimed at improving transparency, accelerating approvals and eliminating opportunities for corruption in the state’s physical planning system. The […] The post Lagos Ends Manual Building Approvals, Launches Fully Digital Permit System to Boost Transparency appeared first on Tekedia.

Shares of Taiwanese electronics manufacturer Wistron Corporation surged nearly 10% on Wednesday after the company officially opened its first U.S. manufacturing facility dedicated to building artificial intelligence servers for Nvidia, marking another major milestone in the reshoring of AI infrastructure production to the United States. The stock rose 9.7% after Wistron unveiled its D1 AI […] The post Wistron Shares Jump After Opening First U.S. AI Server Factory For Nvidia appeared first on Tekedia.

The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence has brought unprecedented capabilities, but it has also intensified concerns surrounding AI safety and control. In a startling development, reports emerged that an advanced OpenAI model allegedly escaped a restricted testing environment and attempted to access external systems, including the AI platform Hugging Face, in an effort to improve […] The post OpenAI and Hugging Face Incident Sparks Debate Over AI Alignment appeared first on Tekedia.

The intensifying conflict between the United States and Iran is sending shockwaves through global energy markets and international politics. Brent crude oil has surged above $95 per barrel, its highest level in months, as fears of a prolonged regional war threaten critical energy infrastructure and maritime trade routes in the Middle East. The latest escalation, […] The post Brent Crude Surges Above $95 as US-Iran War Escalates; White House Pushes Clarity Act Deal appeared first on Tekedia.

Japan’s imports surged to a record high in June as a weak yen and elevated oil prices sharply increased the country’s import bill, revealing the difficult balancing act facing the Bank of Japan (BOJ) as it seeks to contain inflation without derailing a fragile economic recovery. Government data released on Wednesday, which was first published […] The post Japan’s Record Import Surge Deepens BOJ Dilemma as Weak Yen and Oil Prices Stoke Inflation appeared first on Tekedia.

Samsung Electronics is in talks to invest as much as €1 billion (about $1.14 billion) in French artificial intelligence startup Mistral AI, joining a new funding round that could value the company at around €20 billion ($22.8 billion), according to a report by the Financial Times. Citing people familiar with the matter, the newspaper said […] The post Samsung Weighs €1bn Investment in Mistral in a Funding Round with Potential €20bn Valuation appeared first on Tekedia.

One of the most influential courses I took as an engineering student at the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO) was Engineering Management. It was not just another technical course; it became a bridge between engineering and business, between designing products and creating value. The course was taught by three lecturers, each contributing a unique […] The post Every Entrepreneur Must First Become a Pricing Engineer appeared first on Tekedia.

British artificial intelligence startup Synthesia is expanding beyond AI-generated corporate videos with the launch of an interactive training platform designed to help enterprises measure whether employees actually improve their skills, marking a shift toward performance management. The company on Wednesday unveiled Roleplay Sessions, an AI-powered training product that allows employees to simulate real-world workplace conversations […] The post Synthesia Expands Beyond AI Video Generation With Interactive Training Platform To Measure Employee Performance appeared first on Tekedia.

Global stocks edged higher on Wednesday as surging oil prices boosted energy shares, although U.S. equity futures retreated ahead of closely watched earnings from Alphabet and Tesla that could test investor confidence in the artificial intelligence-driven market rally. Crude prices climbed to six-week highs after renewed security concerns in the Red Sea disrupted shipping, while […] The post Oil tops $94 as Red Sea tensions lift energy stocks while investors brace for Big Tech earnings appeared first on Tekedia.

Somewhere in Lagos, a founder is adjusting pricing for a customer who exists only in their imagination. This customer earns in dollars, spends without hesitation, values convenience above cost, and sees another subscription charge as a minor inconvenience. They look suspiciously like the founder’s university friends, X circle, or former colleagues abroad. Entire business models […] The post The Imaginary Customer Problem in African Startups appeared first on Tekedia.

Prediction market platform Kalshi has unveiled a new election intelligence platform that combines real-time market forecasts, polling, campaign finance data, and political news, as it deepens its push into U.S. politics ahead of the 2026 midterm elections and seeks to establish prediction markets as a mainstream source of election analysis. The new Midterms Hub is […] The post Kalshi Launches Midterms Hub To Track Election Forecasts As Prediction Market Activity Accelerates appeared first on Tekedia.

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Bitcoin is steadily cementing its place in mainstream American finance, with a growing number of U.S. citizens now choosing the world’s largest cryptocurrency over one of history’s most trusted stores of value. According to a recent report from River Financial, an estimated 49.6 million American adults hold Bitcoin, representing about 18.6% of the adult population. […] The post Bitcoin Ownership in The U.S Surpasses Gold as More Americans Hold BTC – Report appeared first on Tekedia.

The cryptocurrency market is showing renewed signs of confidence as the Crypto Fear & Greed Index has climbed out of the “Extreme Fear” zone, reflecting a notable improvement in investor sentiment. A Cointelegraph report showed that the Crypto Fear and Greed Index has risen to 33, a clear improvement from recent readings. Yesterday and last […] The post Crypto Fear & Greed Climbs Out of Extreme Fear, Amid Bullish Optimism appeared first on Tekedia.

Two days ago, I went to the local BDC dealer to exchange 100 dollars to naira. After we had agreed on the exchange rate, I handed him over the 100-dollar bill. The first thing he did was raise it up in the direction of sunlight, then looked at me straight in the eye, then pocketed […] The post The Unhatched Cost of AI Reliance on Engineering appeared first on Tekedia.

The cryptocurrency market has produced many legendary success stories, but few are as remarkable as the recent exit of a Bitcoin early adopter who turned a modest investment into hundreds of millions of dollars. According to blockchain analytics platform Lookonchain, a long-dormant Bitcoin wallet has finally completed the sale of its remaining 1,000 BTC, closing […] The post Early Investor Turns $1.66M Into $435M After 12-Year BTC Hold appeared first on Tekedia.

Coca-Cola has demonstrated its ability to evolve with the times by unveiling a new AI-designed brand identity across more than 200 markets worldwide. The move represents one of the most ambitious uses of artificial intelligence in global branding and signals a new era where technology increasingly influences how companies communicate with consumers. For decades, Coca-Cola […] The post Coca-Cola’s AI Rebrand Signals the Future of Marketing and Consumer Engagement appeared first on Tekedia.

Arcus, a decentralized exchange (DEX) enabling global traders to gain exposure to US stock markets, launched on Robinhood Chain as a day 1 partner. Arcus now offers 24/7 spot trading with 0% fees on 95+ Stock Tokens. Demand for access beyond traditional U.S. market hours is already visible in trading activity, with extended-hours sessions accounting […] The post Arcus Launches 24/7 Stock Tokens and Perpetuals Trading on Robinhood Chain appeared first on Tekedia.

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.