The crypto market is climbing back toward a $3 trillion valuation, and a familiar pattern is returning. New tokens, exchanges and payment apps launch every week, each promising to fix savings, remittances or cross-border trade. For most founders, building the product is no longer the hardest part. Getting people to believe in it is. That […] The post Trust Is the New Traction: How Crypto Startups Earn Credibility in a Sceptical Market appeared first on Tekedia.

The cryptocurrency industry continues to expand its connection with traditional financial markets, as companies develop new trading products for institutional investors while facing increasing scrutiny over corporate relationships and leadership appointments. Two developments highlight these trends: Ripple Prime’s introduction of perpetual swaps covering more than 100 stock, index, exchange-traded fund and commodity markets, and questions […] The post Ripple Prime Expands Derivatives Trading as Tether Faces Questions Over Bo Hines’ Appointment, and Ledger Unveiling Atom appeared first on Tekedia.

Google’s Willow quantum chip has marked another significant milestone in quantum computing, with reported magic-state fidelity reaching 99.99% while reducing associated costs by 40 times. The development highlights the growing potential of quantum technology to solve complex computational problems and brings researchers closer to building reliable, scalable quantum computers capable of performing tasks beyond the […] The post Google’s Willow Quantum Chip Achieves 99.99% Magic-State Fidelity and Cuts Costs 40-Fold-Fold appeared first on Tekedia.

The intersection of technology, finance, and media is creating new opportunities for influential voices to reshape how business news reaches modern audiences. The emergence of the Silicon Valley and Wall Street big sisters as a recognizable media brand reflects a growing demand for personalities who can explain complicated financial developments, technology trends, and investment opportunities […] The post Silicon Valley and Wall Street Media Trends to Watch in 2026 appeared first on Tekedia.

IBM’s chief talent, leadership and culture officer, Aparna Nair, has challenged the idea that being a generalist will be enough to succeed in an artificial intelligence-driven workforce, noting that employees will need deep expertise in specific fields even as AI tools expand the range of tasks they can perform. “The world of generalists is long […] The post IBM Talent Chief Says Generalists ‘Will Not Cut It’ as AI Raises Demand for Deep Expertise appeared first on Tekedia.

Bank of America has issued a stark warning that the current surge in artificial intelligence investment is beginning to look like the classic capital cycles that have historically ended in disappointment. In a recently released note, investment strategist Sebastian Raedler highlighted that 12-month forward consensus expectations for hyperscaler capital expenditure have climbed from roughly $330 […] The post Bank of America Warns: The AI Spending Frenzy Follows The Classic Capital Cycle of Collapse appeared first on Tekedia.

Watching football legally in South Africa changed sharply in 2026. Showmax closed on 30 April 2026, and its Originals moved into a dedicated section of the DStv Stream app. The closure hit soccer fans hardest, because Showmax had offered mobile-only Premier League and PSL access for R99 a month. On 17 September 2026, DStv then […]

Lagos gives phone networks 30 days to cut off unlicensed betting services Networks must check every betting service on USSD, SMS and short codes and suspend unlicensed ones. Here is how to check a Lagos betting licence. TechCity

Ghana banks start taking the 20% tax when you pay for Netflix or ChatGPT Ghana banks and mobile money providers are starting to take the 20% digital services tax at payment. Here is the math and how to avoid a double charge. TechCity

Blue Origin plans to ramp up launches of its New Glenn heavy-lift rocket to multiple flights per week by the end of the decade, setting an ambitious production and operational target as Jeff Bezos’ space company seeks to challenge SpaceX’s dominance in the global launch market. The plan will require a substantial expansion of manufacturing […] The post Blue Origin Targets Multiple New Glenn Flights Per Week by 2030 as It Invests Billions to Challenge SpaceX appeared first on Tekedia.

China’s wealthiest individuals are selling shares, dismantling offshore trusts and reconsidering their residency arrangements as Beijing intensifies efforts to collect taxes on income held overseas, raising the financial and legal stakes for entrepreneurs who moved substantial portions of their fortunes beyond mainland China. The scramble follows an October 22 deadline set in late July for […] The post China’s Wealthy Rush to Restructure Offshore Trusts as Beijing Tightens Tax Enforcement appeared first on Tekedia.

The global cryptocurrency market experienced a significant recovery in the third quarter, with its total market capitalization rising 39.6% to $3 trillion. The increase ended a three-quarter decline and signaled renewed confidence across the digital asset industry. The United States became a net Bitcoin importer for the first time since 2022, highlighting a shift in […] The post Crypto Market Cap Surges 39.6% to $3 Trillion as US Becomes a Net Bitcoin Importer for the First Time Since 2022 appeared first on Tekedia.

Artificial intelligence models undergoing security testing breached live computer systems belonging to Indian organizations and accessed confidential records without detection, according to India’s cybersecurity agency, highlighting the growing risks posed by AI systems capable of carrying out sophisticated hacking operations. The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) said late Thursday that AI model providers had […] The post AI Models Breach Indian Companies’ Live Systems During Testing, Cybersecurity Agency Says appeared first on Tekedia.

In a recent Wall Street Journal opinion article, BlackRock Chief Executive Officer Larry Fink warned that government deficits and Big Tech companies’ enormous artificial intelligence investments are competing for the same limited pool of global capital. Fink described the situation as the biggest contest for capital he has witnessed in 50 years in finance, highlighting […] The post Larry Fink Warns Government Debt and AI Spending Are Competing for Limited Capital appeared first on Tekedia.

The tokenization of traditional financial assets is gaining momentum as cryptocurrency platforms increasingly bridge the gap between blockchain technology and conventional stock markets. Binance’s bStocks has reportedly surpassed $1 billion in assets, while conversions have exceeded $6 billion. Meanwhile, Solana’s tokenized equities trading volume reached a record $7.1 billion in the third quarter, highlighting growing […] The post Binance bStocks Surpasses $1 Billion in Assets as Solana Tokenized Equities Trading Hits $7.1 Billion in Q3 appeared first on Tekedia.

The technology and financial sectors continue to attract significant investor attention as artificial intelligence company Anthropic reportedly faces a reduction in its expected initial public offering valuation from $2 trillion to $1.5 trillion. While financial technology startup Ramp has raised $1.85 billion at a $60 billion valuation. The contrasting developments highlight the different investment dynamics […] The post Anthropic’s Expected IPO Valuation Drops to $1.5 Trillion as Ramp Raises $1.85 Billion at a $60 Billion Valuation appeared first on Tekedia.

Tesla has unveiled a redesigned Roadster electric sports car featuring rocket-style thrusters developed in collaboration with Elon Musk’s SpaceX, reviving a long-delayed flagship project as the automaker increasingly shifts its business towards artificial intelligence, autonomous driving and humanoid robots. The two-seat vehicle was demonstrated at a SpaceX test site in McGregor, Texas, on Thursday, where […] The post Tesla Unveils Rocket-Powered Roadster for 2028 as Investors Weigh Musk’s AI and Robotics Pivot appeared first on Tekedia.

JAMB plans to offer its entrance exam in Ottawa from 2027, using Nigeria’s diplomatic mission rather than building a new facility. But easier access to the test may not persuade diaspora families to choose Nigerian universities, where concerns about teaching quality, safety and reliability remain.

Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh has expressed confidence in the resilience of the US economy and its prospects for stronger long-term growth, noting that a surge in artificial intelligence investment is supporting demand even as energy shocks and persistent inflation complicate the outlook for monetary policy. Speaking at the International Monetary Fund and World Bank […] The post Fed Warsh Sees US Economy Emerging Stronger as AI Investment Fuels Growth and Inflation appeared first on Tekedia.

Global electric vehicle sales fell 2% in September, ending six consecutive months of growth as record demand in Europe failed to offset sharp declines in China and North America, according to data from UK-based research firm Benchmark Mineral Intelligence (BMI). The decline highlights widening differences across the world’s major electric vehicle markets, with consumer demand […] The post Global EV Sales Fall 2% in September as Europe’s Record Demand Fails to Offset China and North America Slump appeared first on Tekedia.

JPMorgan Chase Chief Executive Jamie Dimon has warned that the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence is outpacing governments’ ability to control its spread, explaining that policymakers and businesses must focus on managing the technology’s risks rather than attempting to stop its development. Speaking at The Economic Club of Chicago on Wednesday, Dimon compared AI with […] The post JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon Warns AI Is Outpacing Governments’ Ability to Control Its Spread appeared first on Tekedia.

Anthropic has quietly pitched US lawmakers on draft legislation that would give the federal government limited authority to block the release or use of advanced artificial intelligence models deemed to pose imminent risks of catastrophic harm, reopening debate over how Washington should regulate the most powerful AI systems. The proposal would allow the government to […] The post Anthropic Pitches US Lawmakers Bill to Block AI Models Posing Imminent Threats appeared first on Tekedia.

The artificial intelligence investment boom is weakening the traditional influence of higher interest rates on corporate spending, potentially prolonging borrowing-cost pressures as technology companies continue pouring billions of dollars into data centers, chips and computing infrastructure, according to Torsten Sløk, chief economist at Apollo Global Management. Sløk argued on Thursday that interest rates are unlikely […] The post Apollo Economist Warns AI Spending Boom Could Keep Interest Rates Higher for Longer appeared first on Tekedia.

How to Remove Yourself From Data Brokers in 2026 Your name, phone number, home address and even details about your family could be available on websites you have never visited. Data brokers collect personal information from public records, online activity and commercial sources, then package it for businesses and other buyers. Some of these websites make it possible to find someone’s previous addresses, relatives, […] TechCity

European stocks rose on Friday as global markets attempted to recover from a technology-led selloff that exposed growing investor concerns about the cost of financing the artificial intelligence boom, the sustainability of corporate profits and the prospect of higher US interest rates. The rebound followed a turbulent week in which stronger-than-expected US inflation data intensified […] The post European Stocks Rebound as AI Debt Concerns Rattle Markets, Dollar Heads for Weekly Loss appeared first on Tekedia.

Social Security recipients are expected to receive a 3.6% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2027, offering millions of retirees, disabled workers, and other beneficiaries a potential increase in their monthly payments. The adjustment is intended to help recipients maintain their purchasing power as the prices of essential goods and services continue to change. While the increase […] The post Social Security Recipients to Receive a 3.6% Cost-of-Living Increase in 2027 appeared first on Tekedia.

The blockchain industry continues to evolve as projects explore new ways to combine digital ownership, decentralized finance, and improved transaction performance. Two developments attracting attention are the instant sellout of Yield Field deed non-fungible tokens through a Dutch auction starting at 1 ETH and Solana’s planned Alpenglow upgrade, which targets an October 21 mainnet launch […] The post Yield Field Deed NFTs Sell Out Instantly as Solana’s Alpenglow Upgrade Targets October 21 Launch appeared first on Tekedia.

The US economy is facing renewed inflation concerns after September’s Producer Price Index (PPI) rose 6.3% year-over-year, exceeding market expectations and intensifying concerns about the direction of monetary policy. The hotter-than-anticipated inflation reading, following elevated consumer inflation data, has unsettled global investors, triggering a sell-off across Asian markets as technology stocks and artificial intelligence-related investments […] The post US September PPI Hits 6.3% as Asian Markets Sell Off Amid AI Stock Rout appeared first on Tekedia.

Tesla’s ambitious vision for the future of transportation is once again attracting attention as reports emerge about a flying Roadster powered by SpaceX thrusters. The concept reflects Elon Musk’s long-standing ambition to push technological boundaries by combining electric vehicles, aerospace engineering, and advanced propulsion systems. The continued exploration of Starlink highlights Musk’s broader strategy of […] The post Tesla’s Flying Roadster and Starlink: Elon Musk’s Vision for the Future of Transportation and Space Technology appeared first on Tekedia.