Artificial intelligence is transforming the job application process, but its growing influence is creating new challenges for employers seeking qualified candidates. According to TestGorilla’s August 2026 survey of 1,428 U.S. talent professionals, 53% of recruiters believe that all or most of the resumes and professional profiles they encounter are written by artificial intelligence. The findings […] The post AI-Generated Resumes Create a New Challenge for Recruiters as Skills Verification Takes Priority appeared first on Tekedia.

The digital art industry continues to evolve as creative communities, blockchain platforms, and physical exhibition spaces explore new ways to connect artists with audiences. Three developments involving Art Blocks, Blur, and NODE highlight the changing relationship between digital creativity, blockchain infrastructure, and real-world artistic experiences. While Art Blocks prepares for its sixth annual Marfa Weekend […] The post Digital Art Enters a New Chapter as Art Blocks, Blur and NODE Advance Their Visions appeared first on Tekedia.

Business-to-business (B2B) event marketing remains an important strategy for companies seeking to build relationships, generate leads, and increase revenue. However, as organizations face growing pressure to justify marketing expenditure, measuring the effectiveness of events has become increasingly important. The 2026 State of B2B Event Marketing report, published by Outcomes Rocket, examines how companies evaluate event […] The post 2026 State of B2B Event Marketing Report Reveals Challenges in Measuring ROI appeared first on Tekedia.

BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, has reported record assets under management of $15.5 trillion in the third quarter, supported by $205 billion in net inflows and a substantial increase in earnings. The results highlight the company’s continued strength across exchange-traded funds, private markets, and financing for artificial intelligence infrastructure. With earnings per share rising […] The post BlackRock Reports Record $15.5 Trillion in Assets Under Management as Q3 Earnings Surge appeared first on Tekedia.

The global payments industry is moving toward a future in which traditional currencies and digital assets operate alongside one another, and Mastercard is taking another step in that direction through its partnership with stablecoin infrastructure provider BVNK. The two companies have launched the Global Money Platform, designed to enable banks, fintech companies, and enterprises to […] The post Mastercard and BVNK Launch Global Money Platform to Unite Fiat and Stablecoin Payments appeared first on Tekedia.

Netflix has announced a significant workforce reduction, cutting approximately 6% of its staff in one of the deepest rounds of layoffs the streaming giant has conducted in years. The decision comes during a challenging period for the company, as its stock price faces considerable pressure and investors closely examine its growth prospects, profitability, and ability […] The post Netflix Cuts 6% of Its Workforce as Stock Market Pressure Intensifies appeared first on Tekedia.

Takealot is no longer just South Africa’s biggest online store. It now runs warehousing and deliveries for some of its biggest retail rivals. That logistics business helped the group post its first full-year trading profit. Woolworths, Mr Price and Pepkor all use it. Pick n Pay goes further and hosts Takealot pickup counters in its […]

The Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have shut down 241 cryptocurrency fraud websites linked to Eastern Europe, marking a significant step in the ongoing fight against digital asset scams. The operation highlights the growing international effort to dismantle cybercrime networks that exploit cryptocurrency transactions, online investment platforms, and unsuspecting […] The post Brooklyn DA and FBI Shut Down 241 Crypto Fraud Sites Tied to Eastern Europe appeared first on Tekedia.

A controversy involving the administration of President Donald Trump has raised fresh questions about regulatory independence after a Trump official reportedly ordered the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to retract an insider trading referral concerning oil trades executed before a major announcement. The episode has drawn attention to the relationship between political authority, financial market oversight, […] The post Trump Official’s Order to Retract CFTC Insider Trading Referral Raises Questions Over Market Integrity appeared first on Tekedia.

Financial conferences are increasingly filled with enthusiastic discussions about blockchain as the ultimate infrastructure for agentic payment bots. Supporters argue that autonomous artificial intelligence agents could transform digital commerce by executing transactions independently, paying for services, and managing financial resources without constant human intervention. The broader promise is compelling: a world where intelligent software handles […] The post Why Blockchain May Be the Wrong Foundation for Agentic Payments appeared first on Tekedia.

The financial markets are facing a difficult investment decision as rising Treasury yields attract investors seeking reliable income, while some leading strategists continue to favour stocks. Stephanie Link, chief investment strategist at Hightower Advisors, remains optimistic about equities despite increasing competition from government bonds. Torsten Sløk, chief economist at Apollo Global Management, warns that the […] The post Why Hightower’s Stephanie Link Is Sticking With Stocks as Treasury Yields Rise Amid the AI Boom appeared first on Tekedia.

Anthropic has signed a lease with energy developer EverWind for data center capacity at Point Tupper in Nova Scotia, marking the Claude maker’s first data center agreement in Canada as the artificial intelligence company expands the computing infrastructure needed to support its rapidly growing business. The agreement comes alongside EverWind’s plans to invest more than […] The post Anthropic Expands Into Canada With Nova Scotia Data Centre Deal as AI Infrastructure Spending Surges appeared first on Tekedia.

Anthropic is hiring fewer junior technical employees and reorganizing how its workforce operates as its Claude AI systems take on a growing share of coding, sales and administrative tasks, offering a glimpse into how widespread AI adoption could reshape recruitment, productivity and the division of work between humans and machines. A report published by the […] The post Anthropic Cuts Junior Technical Hiring as AI Reshapes Work, Shifts Bottleneck to Human Judgment appeared first on Tekedia.

Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Olayemi Cardoso has said Nigeria will pursue stronger cross-border payment and settlement arrangements with China during an upcoming visit to Beijing, as both countries seek to deepen financial cooperation and make bilateral trade and investment easier. Cardoso disclosed the plan following Nigeria’s participation in the 2026 Annual Meetings of […] The post CBN Governor Cardoso Plans China Visit to Facilitate Naira-Yuan Cross-Border Payments and Trade Settlement appeared first on Tekedia.

The Bank of Canada expects to raise its inflation forecast significantly this month as persistently high crude oil and petroleum product prices increase the risk of broader and more sustained price pressures, Governor Tiff Macklem said, putting renewed interest rate increases into focus ahead of the central bank’s October 28 policy decision. Macklem said the […] The post Bank of Canada to Raise Inflation Forecast as Oil Shock Fuels Interest Rate Hike Risks appeared first on Tekedia.

Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark has warned that rapidly advancing artificial intelligence could accelerate scientific discovery and reshape the global economy far faster than policymakers anticipate, arguing that governments have only a few years to establish safeguards before the technology becomes substantially more difficult to control. Speaking at the International Monetary Fund and World Bank annual […] The post Anthropic Internal Model Projects 50% US GDP Growth, Co-founder Warns of Shrinking Window to Regulate AI appeared first on Tekedia.

Paid a contractor, an employee or a landlord this year? So then the IRS wants to know about it. Not just from the recipient of the funds… but from you as well. That’s where information returns come in. Here’s the problem: Few entrepreneurs think about taxes until January rolls around. Suddenly there’s frantic scrambling to […] The post Information Returns Explained: What Businesses Must File (And How Software Helps) appeared first on Tekedia.

A new report from Borderless has revealed  that stablecoin-funded remittances are dramatically cheaper than traditional methods. In the third quarter (Q3) of 2026, the median cost to send $200 using stablecoins stood at just $2 roughly 1% of the transfer amount. By comparison, the World Bank’s global average for conventional remittances in the third quarter […] The post Stablecoins Slash Cross-Border Payment Costs by 84%, Borderless Report Finds appeared first on Tekedia.

Chinese artificial intelligence supply-chain companies are expected to sustain their Hong Kong listing plans despite growing concerns about stretched valuations and volatility in global AI infrastructure stocks, as strong mainland investor demand and international capital provide support for the market, according to Citi. Simon Yuan, Citi’s head of China investment banking and Asia-Pacific head of […] The post Chinese AI Companies to Sustain Hong Kong Listing Plans – Citi appeared first on Tekedia.

Network School’s acquisition of Farcaster marks a significant development in the evolution of decentralized social media and blockchain-based communities. By taking over Farcaster’s application and protocol repositories. Network School is positioned to influence the platform’s future development, technical direction, and role within the broader Web3 ecosystem. The move highlights the continuing transformation of decentralized social […] The post Network School Acquires Farcaster, Taking Over Its App and Protocol Repositories appeared first on Tekedia.

Global financial markets showed signs of stabilisation as Asian stocks rebounded from recent losses, while a rally in US government bonds offered investors temporary relief amid growing concerns about inflation and the possibility of another Federal Reserve interest rate hike. At the same time, Apple has emerged as the best-performing major technology stock of 2026, […] The post Asian Stocks Rebound as Treasury Yields Ease, While Apple Leads Big Tech in 2026, and Germany’s Economic Outlook Improves appeared first on Tekedia.

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.