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Entrepreneurship Is Not a Vacation Job
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 Entrepreneurship Is Not a Vacation Job appeared first on Tekedia.
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Treat Bitcoin as a Long-Term Investment Project And Not a Speculative Asset – Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao Urges
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, widely known as “CZ”, recently shared a compelling perspective on Bitcoin that resonates deeply with long-term crypto believers. In a straightforward message, CZ addressed a common question from Bitcoin investors: when to exit their investments. In a short clip posted on X, he argues that Bitcoin should not be approached with […] The post Treat Bitcoin as a Long-Term Investment Project And Not a Speculative Asset – Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao Urges appeared first on Tekedia.
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Aliexpress Vows To Appeal €550m EU Fine As Brussels Escalates Digital Crackdown On Global Tech Platforms
Alibaba Group’s cross-border e-commerce platform AliExpress has vowed to challenge a €550 million ($629 million) fine imposed by the European Union, setting the stage for another high-profile legal battle between Brussels and a major global technology company as regulators intensify enforcement of the bloc’s sweeping digital rulebook. The penalty, announced Monday by the European Commission, […] The post Aliexpress Vows To Appeal €550m EU Fine As Brussels Escalates Digital Crackdown On Global Tech Platforms appeared first on Tekedia.
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Bitcoin Reclaims $66k – Signs of A Stronger Bull Run?
Bitcoin has reclaimed the $66,000 level, marking a significant milestone in its latest recovery and reigniting optimism across the cryptocurrency market. The crypto asset in the early hours of Tuesday, traded as high as $66,338, rising to a one-month high as risk appetite improves on hopes for a De-escalation in the U.S-Iran conflict. BTC’s upside […] The post Bitcoin Reclaims $66k – Signs of A Stronger Bull Run? appeared first on Tekedia.
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Japan Plans to Cut Crypto Taxes from 55% to 20% in Major Regulatory Overhaul
Japan has officially taken a major step toward embracing digital assets by introducing legislation widely being compared to the United States’ CLARITY Act. The proposed framework seeks to formally recognize cryptocurrencies as financial assets, permit banks to hold and manage digital assets, and significantly reduce the tax burden on crypto investors by lowering capital gains […] The post Japan Plans to Cut Crypto Taxes from 55% to 20% in Major Regulatory Overhaul appeared first on Tekedia.
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Solana Overtakes Coinbase, Bybit, and Kraken in DEX Volume, Ranking Second Only to Binance
Solana has achieved another significant milestone in the evolution of digital asset markets. Solana has surpassed major centralized exchanges such as Bybit, Coinbase, and Kraken in weekly decentralized exchange spot trading volume, ranking second only to Binance. This development highlights the growing influence of decentralized finance and signals a broader shift in how traders interact […] The post Solana Overtakes Coinbase, Bybit, and Kraken in DEX Volume, Ranking Second Only to Binance appeared first on Tekedia.
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Understanding the Growing Copyright Risks for AI Companies
The approval of Anthropic’s massive $1.5 billion copyright settlement by a federal judge marks a defining moment in the evolving relationship between artificial intelligence and intellectual property law. The settlement, now regarded as the largest known copyright payout in United States history, underscores the growing legal and financial risks facing AI companies as they race […] The post Understanding the Growing Copyright Risks for AI Companies appeared first on Tekedia.
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Role of Space-Based Internet in the Future of Self-Driving Vehicles
The integration of Starlink V5 technology directly into Tesla’s upcoming Cybercab could mark one of the most significant advancements in autonomous transportation and connected mobility. By embedding SpaceX’s next-generation satellite internet system into the vehicle itself, Tesla would be creating a transportation platform that is not merely electric and autonomous, but also permanently connected to […] The post Role of Space-Based Internet in the Future of Self-Driving Vehicles appeared first on Tekedia.
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Nikkei Surges 2.8% as Japanese Equities Recover From ¥120 Trillion Crash
Japan’s stock market staged a dramatic comeback as approximately ¥36 trillion ($240 billion) was added to market value in a single trading session, with the Nikkei 225 surging 2.8%. The rebound came just days after one of the most severe sell-offs in recent years, during which Japanese equities lost nearly ¥120 trillion in market capitalization […] The post Nikkei Surges 2.8% as Japanese Equities Recover From ¥120 Trillion Crash appeared first on Tekedia.
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Future of Autonomous Software Engineering with Grok 4.5
Grok 4.5 has achieved another significant milestone in the increasingly competitive artificial intelligence race, securing the top position on the Long-Horizon Terminal-Bench by binary pass rate. The model outperformed several leading frontier AI systems, including Claude Fable 5, Claude Opus 4.8, and GPT-5.6-sol, further strengthening xAI’s position in the advanced reasoning and coding landscape. The […] The post Future of Autonomous Software Engineering with Grok 4.5 appeared first on Tekedia.
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How to Use Your Phone Less in 2026 Without Feeling Like You’re Missing Out
How to Use Your Phone Less in 2026 Without Feeling Like You’re Missing Out For many people, picking up a phone has become almost automatic. You unlock it to check the time,… TechCity
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Egypt’s Mylerz Secures Over USD 2 Million to Grow E-commerce Logistics Operations
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South African Fintech Zazu Lands Seed Investment from Launch Africa Ventures
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PayPal Takeover Bid Puts Turnaround Plan Under Pressure As Board Weighs Future Amid Intensifying Competition
PayPal is facing one of the most consequential moments in its history after receiving a $53 billion takeover offer from payments rival Stripe and private equity firm Advent International, a bid that underscores how dramatically the company’s fortunes have shifted since its pandemic-era peak. The proposed acquisition, which values PayPal at $60.50 per share, is […] The post PayPal Takeover Bid Puts Turnaround Plan Under Pressure As Board Weighs Future Amid Intensifying Competition appeared first on Tekedia.
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Solana Tokenized Assets Hit Record $5.8 Billion in Q2 Amid 114% Growth Surge
Tokenized assets on the Solana blockchain reached a record-breaking $5.8 billion in the second quarter of the year, representing an impressive 114% quarter-over-quarter increase and marking the sixth consecutive quarter of all-time highs. The milestone highlights the rapid evolution of real-world asset (RWA) tokenization and reinforces Solana’s growing role as a leading infrastructure layer for […] The post Solana Tokenized Assets Hit Record $5.8 Billion in Q2 Amid 114% Growth Surge appeared first on Tekedia.
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AMD Takes Direct Aim At Nvidia With Helios AI System As Microsoft Joins Growing Customer Roster
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) is preparing to launch its first rack-scale artificial intelligence computing system, marking the company’s most significant challenge yet to Nvidia’s dominance of the AI infrastructure market. Microsoft announced it will deploy AMD’s Helios AI system in its Azure data centers, joining Meta, OpenAI, Oracle, Tata Consultancy Services and other major technology […] The post AMD Takes Direct Aim At Nvidia With Helios AI System As Microsoft Joins Growing Customer Roster appeared first on Tekedia.
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Moonshot Pauses New Kimi K3 Subscriptions As Surging Demand Exposes AI Compute Bottleneck Ahead Of IPO
Chinese artificial intelligence startup Moonshot AI has temporarily suspended new subscriptions to its flagship Kimi K3 model after demand overwhelmed its computing infrastructure, highlighting one of the industry’s biggest challenges as developers race to build ever more powerful AI systems. The capacity crunch comes at a pivotal moment for the company, which is seeking up […] The post Moonshot Pauses New Kimi K3 Subscriptions As Surging Demand Exposes AI Compute Bottleneck Ahead Of IPO appeared first on Tekedia.
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‘Magnificent Seven Is Dead’: Citi Says AI Rally Has Broadened and Investors Should Rotate Into Wider Group Of Growth Stocks
The era of treating the “Magnificent Seven” as the dominant force driving U.S. equity markets has come to an end, according to Citi, which argues that investors should instead focus on a much broader group of growth companies benefiting from the artificial intelligence boom. In a recent note to clients, the Wall Street bank said […] The post ‘Magnificent Seven Is Dead’: Citi Says AI Rally Has Broadened and Investors Should Rotate Into Wider Group Of Growth Stocks appeared first on Tekedia.
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Crypto Expert Michael Van Poppe Forecasts Bitcoin Breakout to $85K in Coming Months
Bitcoin could be on track for another major rally, according to cryptocurrency expert Michael van de Poppe, who believes the world’s largest digital asset is setting up for a significant breakout in the coming months. In a post on X, Poppe shared a bullish outlook for Bitcoin, suggesting the leading cryptocurrency could rally toward the […] The post Crypto Expert Michael Van Poppe Forecasts Bitcoin Breakout to $85K in Coming Months appeared first on Tekedia.
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Paramount-Skydance’s Warner Bros. Discovery Deal Delayed After U.S. Judge Pauses Merger Over Antitrust Lawsuit
Paramount Skydance’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery has suffered a significant setback after a U.S. federal judge temporarily halted the transaction, marking the first major legal obstacle to a deal that would reshape the global entertainment industry. U.S. District Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín on Monday ordered a 14-day pause on the merger after hearing arguments […] The post Paramount-Skydance’s Warner Bros. Discovery Deal Delayed After U.S. Judge Pauses Merger Over Antitrust Lawsuit appeared first on Tekedia.
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Fomo Sets New Revenue Record Ahead of Tesla and Google Earnings Reports
The financial markets are entering one of their most important weeks of the year as two seemingly developments capture investor attention: Fomo’s weekly revenue reaching a new all-time high and the upcoming earnings reports from Tesla and Google. These events highlight the growing intersection between digital speculation, technology innovation, and investor sentiment. Fomo’s record-breaking weekly […] The post Fomo Sets New Revenue Record Ahead of Tesla and Google Earnings Reports appeared first on Tekedia.
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Germany’s Labor Market Strengthens as Median Pay Outpaces Inflation
Germany’s labor market delivered a notable boost to household incomes in 2025, with median pay rising by 5.1%, comfortably outpacing inflation and providing workers with a meaningful increase in real purchasing power. The positive development has been accompanied by persistent pressures in the housing market, where rents continued to climb, highlighting the uneven distribution of […] The post Germany’s Labor Market Strengthens as Median Pay Outpaces Inflation appeared first on Tekedia.
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BlockDAG Activates Its Aftersale With Instant Coin Allocation While Uniswap Price Eyes Growth & Dogecoin Price Consolidates
The Uniswap price shows strong growth potential as record fee burns boost network activity. Meanwhile, the Dogecoin price today hints at a major rally following key chart patterns and growing real-world adoption. Stealing the spotlight, BlockDAG (BDAG) is proving why it is the best crypto to buy right now. Following the end of its successful […] The post BlockDAG Activates Its Aftersale With Instant Coin Allocation While Uniswap Price Eyes Growth & Dogecoin Price Consolidates appeared first on Tekedia.
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South Africa wants more African trade. Stablecoins could help make it happen.
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FBI Arrests Hacker Behind Fake Steam Games Used to Steal Cryptocurrency Wallets
The arrest of a hacker accused of using fake Steam games to drain cryptocurrency wallets marks another major development in the growing battle against cybercrime in the digital asset industry. The case highlights how cybercriminals are increasingly exploiting trusted gaming platforms and online communities to target unsuspecting users, blending traditional malware tactics with sophisticated cryptocurrency […] The post FBI Arrests Hacker Behind Fake Steam Games Used to Steal Cryptocurrency Wallets appeared first on Tekedia.
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China’s Young Billionaires Are Redefining Global Business and Cultural Influence
China’s newest generation of billionaires looks markedly different from the industrial magnates and property tycoons who dominated the country’s economic rise over the past three decades. Instead of building fortunes through real estate, heavy manufacturing, or traditional finance, many of China’s young ultra-wealthy entrepreneurs have emerged from sectors as diverse as video games, artificial intelligence, […] The post China’s Young Billionaires Are Redefining Global Business and Cultural Influence appeared first on Tekedia.
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Politics, Sports and Crypto in One Feed: Inside Banana Predict
Open Banana Predict, live now as the fastest way to trade prediction markets, and the first thing you notice is not one market. It is all of them, sitting in the same feed, refreshing in real time. A presidential approval market sits above a Champions League outcome. Scroll once and you land on a Fed […] The post Politics, Sports and Crypto in One Feed: Inside Banana Predict appeared first on Tekedia.
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Bitcoin and Solana Bulls Eye Fresh July Highs While Remittix Markets Becomes New Perps Story To Watch
Bitcoin and Solana are back on trader watchlists as the wider crypto market attempts to build momentum into the final stretch of July. Bitcoin recently climbed to around $65,500, its highest level in roughly two weeks, while Solana also moved higher to around $78 as risk appetite improved across crypto markets. The move came as […] The post Bitcoin and Solana Bulls Eye Fresh July Highs While Remittix Markets Becomes New Perps Story To Watch appeared first on Tekedia.
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Rank launches community finance products to expand access to capital
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SASSA August 2026 payment dates: Full schedule, grant amounts and SRD
The payment dates are based on the official 2026/27 grant payment calendar published by the Department of Social Development and approved by the National Treasury.
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What you should know about the Infinix HOT 70 Pro
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MTN Nigeria opens entries for Next Afrobeats Star Season 2 with ₦225m top prize
By Boluwatife Oshadiya| July 21, 2026 Key Points Main Story MTN Nigeria has opened applications for Season 2 of its Next Afrobeats Star (NAS) music reality competition, expanding its prize package and talent development opportunities as it seeks to discover Nigeria’s next breakout Afrobeats artist. The telecommunications company announced that this year’s winner will receive […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.
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Report urges faster AI adoption to strengthen Africa’s health supply chains
Keypoints Main Story Healthcare consulting firm Salient Advisory has called for accelerated adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) to improve health supply chains across Africa, saying early deployments are already demonstrating measurable gains in procurement efficiency, inventory management and supply chain planning. The recommendation is contained in the firm’s newly released report, “AI Applications in African […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.
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Francophone Africa’s smallest shops could become its biggest business opportunity
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State of Tech in Africa H1 2026 recap: Is consolidation the new growth story?
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Nigerian court upholds digital lending rules but rejects parallel telecom licencing
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