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Bitcoin Hovers Around $90,000 Price Zone as Traders Weigh Next Major Move
Bitcoin is currently trading around the $90,000 level following a recent failure to break above the $94,000 resistance zone. The rejection near this high suggests growing hesitation among buyers, though it does not yet confirm a breakdown of the broader bullish structure. Since the start of January, Bitcoin has shown steady improvement, forming a tightening […] The post Bitcoin Hovers Around $90,000 Price Zone as Traders Weigh Next Major Move appeared first on Tekedia.
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Tokenized Stocks’ AUM Surpassing $1 Billion Reflects Abundant Prospects on Tokenized Equities
The total assets under management (AUM) for tokenized stocks— blockchain-based representations of real-world equities, often called mirrored or synthetic stocks has surpassed $1 billion. Onchain data from analytics platform Dune shows the aggregate AUM across all tokenized stocks sitting just over the $1 billion mark. Solana dominates this segment, primarily driven by platforms like xStocks […] The post Tokenized Stocks’ AUM Surpassing $1 Billion Reflects Abundant Prospects on Tokenized Equities appeared first on Tekedia.
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U.S. Spot Bitcoin ETFs are Experiencing Consistent Outflows, Three Within the Week
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs have experienced another day of significant outflows, continuing a short-term pullback after a strong start to 2026. Recent data shows net outflows of around $399M–$400M on the most recent trading day on Thursday, based on reports, marking the third consecutive session of negative flows. This follows earlier sessions with outflows like […] The post U.S. Spot Bitcoin ETFs are Experiencing Consistent Outflows, Three Within the Week appeared first on Tekedia.
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White House Readies Legal Workarounds In Case Supreme Court Overturns Trump’s Emergency Tariffs
The White House is preparing alternative legal avenues to preserve President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff regime if the Supreme Court ultimately rules against the administration’s use of emergency powers, according to National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett. Speaking Friday on CNBC’s Squawk on the Street, Hassett said senior administration officials have already convened to plan […] The post White House Readies Legal Workarounds In Case Supreme Court Overturns Trump’s Emergency Tariffs appeared first on Tekedia.
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China’s Wingtech Escalates Nexperia Dispute, Seeks Up to $8bn in Arbitration Against Netherlands
China’s Wingtech Technology is preparing to escalate its long-running dispute with the Dutch government to international arbitration, seeking damages of up to $8 billion over the Netherlands’ seizure of semiconductor maker Nexperia. The case, now moving beyond Dutch courts, is shaping up as one of the most consequential investor-state disputes to emerge from Europe’s tightening […] The post China’s Wingtech Escalates Nexperia Dispute, Seeks Up to $8bn in Arbitration Against Netherlands appeared first on Tekedia.
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Mortgage Lenders’ Stocks Surge as Trump Pushes for $200bn Bond Buy to Ease Homebuying Costs
Shares of major mortgage lenders soared on Friday, buoyed by President Donald Trump’s directive to inject liquidity into the housing market through a massive purchase of mortgage bonds. The move, announced via social media on Thursday, aims to drive down interest rates and monthly payments, potentially revitalizing a sector strained by elevated borrowing costs. In […] The post Mortgage Lenders’ Stocks Surge as Trump Pushes for $200bn Bond Buy to Ease Homebuying Costs appeared first on Tekedia.
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Moving from Downstream to Upstream Through Accumulation of Capabilities
In markets, everyone is welcome to participate, but only a few are invited to collect the trophies. The difference is not location or luck; it is capability. My Accumulation of Capability Construct explains that firms do not win simply because they are present in an industry;  they win because they master it. A petrol station […] The post Moving from Downstream to Upstream Through Accumulation of Capabilities appeared first on Tekedia.
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Abstract Introduces Direct Bitcoin Buy and Sell on its Platform, as Truebit Protocol Suffers Breach Resulting to $26M in Losses
Abstract, the consumer-focused Ethereum Layer-2 blockchain developed by Igloo Inc. the team behind Pudgy Penguins, has introduced the ability to buy and sell native Bitcoin (BTC) directly on its platform. This feature went live in early January 2026, making it seamless for users to trade real BTC not wrapped versions like WBTC right from the […] The post Abstract Introduces Direct Bitcoin Buy and Sell on its Platform, as Truebit Protocol Suffers Breach Resulting to $26M in Losses appeared first on Tekedia.
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Microsoft AI Report: Top 10 African Countries for AI Readiness
Ranked overview of Africa's top 10 AI-ready countries with adoption rates, infrastructure, skills, policies and challenges to wider AI uptake. The post Microsoft AI Report: Top 10 African Countries for AI Readiness appeared first on Tech In Africa.
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“Work broke during COVID. We built an operating system to fix it”: Day 1-1000 of Flowmono
Flowmono is still evolving. But the principle remains unchanged: Work should flow, not get stuck.
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Digital Nomads: Why Mauritius is Africa’s new magnet for foreign wealth and tech talent
Mauritius, often described as a “melting pot” moulded by centuries of migration and colonial exchange, is positioning itself as a hotbed for global wealth and millionaires seeking comfort, safety, and business predictability and stability. The Mauritius Commercial Bank (MCB) cited the country as an attractive place to live, work, and plan due to its thriving financial services sector, solid tech infrastructure, competitive tax regime, and strong safety and security, compared to neighbouring countries.
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AI Adoption in Africa 2025: South Africa Leads, Others Catch Up
South Africa leads AI adoption in Africa in 2025 while Kenya, Nigeria, Morocco, Rwanda and Egypt scale AI across healthcare, finance, agriculture and policy. The post AI Adoption in Africa 2025: South Africa Leads, Others Catch Up appeared first on Tech In Africa.
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Morgan Stanley’s Wallet Push will Accelerate RWAs and Tradfi Intersection with Blockchain
Morgan Stanley has announced plans to launch a proprietary digital wallet in the second half of 2026. This development was reported across multiple financial and crypto news outlets primarily citing a Barron’s article. The wallet is designed to support tokenized assets, including traditional securities, cryptocurrencies, and private equity such as tokenized shares in private companies. […] The post Morgan Stanley’s Wallet Push will Accelerate RWAs and Tradfi Intersection with Blockchain appeared first on Tekedia.
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Anthropic’s $10B Raise at $350B Valuation Intensifies Global AI Arm Race
Anthropic is in advanced talks to raise approximately $10 billion in a new funding round at a $350 billion pre-money valuation. This would nearly double the company’s valuation from just four months ago, when it closed a $13 billion Series F round in September 2025 at $183 billion post-money. Before that, in March 2025, it […] The post Anthropic’s $10B Raise at $350B Valuation Intensifies Global AI Arm Race appeared first on Tekedia.
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Investors Are Moving Funds From BTC and ETH Into Ozak AI Presale — Here’s Why Phase 7 Is the Pivot Point
In a year where Bitcoin and Ethereum continue to dominate headlines, a surprising shift is taking place beneath the surface of the market. A growing number of investors — including seasoned traders who once parked their capital almost exclusively in BTC and ETH — are now reallocating funds into the Ozak AI presale, which has […] The post Investors Are Moving Funds From BTC and ETH Into Ozak AI Presale — Here’s Why Phase 7 Is the Pivot Point appeared first on Tekedia.
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How to Find The Right Girl Online
Finding the right girl online really takes intention, patience and good judgment. With focus and self-awareness, digital platforms can lead to genuine connections. Online dating has moved from novelty to normal. Many people now rely on digital platforms to meet compatible partners. Success depends less on chance and more on how deliberately the process is […] The post How to Find The Right Girl Online appeared first on Tekedia.
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Elon Musk’s xAI Commits $20 Billion to Mississippi Data Center
Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence venture, xAI, is investing over $20 billion to build a sprawling new data center in Southaven, Mississippi, as competition for advanced computing power intensifies across the generative AI sector. State officials confirmed the project on Thursday, with operations at the facility, called “MACROHARDRR, expected to begin by February 2026. The investment […] The post Elon Musk’s xAI Commits $20 Billion to Mississippi Data Center appeared first on Tekedia.
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France Taps Mistral AI for Military Use, Marking a Strategic Shift Toward Sovereign Artificial Intelligence
France has taken a decisive step in reshaping how artificial intelligence is developed, deployed, and governed within its national security architecture, after formally awarding a framework agreement to domestic AI startup Mistral AI. The deal grants France’s armed forces, defense agencies, and affiliated public institutions access to Mistral’s advanced AI models, software, and services, embedding […] The post France Taps Mistral AI for Military Use, Marking a Strategic Shift Toward Sovereign Artificial Intelligence appeared first on Tekedia.
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Indian Stocks Sink for Fifth Straight Session as Trump Tariff Threats Spark Broad Risk-Off Mood
Indian equity markets ended the week under heavy pressure on Friday, with benchmark indexes logging their fifth consecutive session of losses and posting their sharpest weekly decline in more than three months. Renewed fears over U.S. trade policy, particularly the risk of punitive tariffs tied to Russia-related transactions, unsettled investors and triggered broad-based selling across […] The post Indian Stocks Sink for Fifth Straight Session as Trump Tariff Threats Spark Broad Risk-Off Mood appeared first on Tekedia.
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Nuclear Stocks Rally as Meta Platforms Secures Up to 6.6 GW in Landmark Deals to Fuel AI Growth
Nuclear energy stocks experienced a significant surge on Friday following Meta Platforms’ announcement of sweeping agreements with three providers to secure up to 6.6 gigawatts of nuclear power by 2035, positioning the tech giant as one of the largest corporate buyers of nuclear energy in U.S. history. The deals, aimed at powering Meta’s expansive artificial […] The post Nuclear Stocks Rally as Meta Platforms Secures Up to 6.6 GW in Landmark Deals to Fuel AI Growth appeared first on Tekedia.
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German Exports Slide 2.5% as Trade Pressures Mount, Even as Factory Output Shows Tentative Stabilization
Germany’s export sector showed renewed signs of strain in November, with overseas shipments falling unexpectedly, even as domestic industrial output recorded a third straight monthly increase, highlighting the uneven and fragile nature of Europe’s largest economy’s recovery. Official data released Friday by the federal statistics office showed German exports declined 2.5% in November from the […] The post German Exports Slide 2.5% as Trade Pressures Mount, Even as Factory Output Shows Tentative Stabilization appeared first on Tekedia.
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Zcash Entire Developer Team at Electric Coin Company (ECC) Exits Over Governance Disputes
The entire team at Electric Coin Company (ECC) — the primary organization responsible for developing and maintaining Zcash ($ZEC) — collectively resigned due to a severe governance dispute with the overseeing nonprofit, Bootstrap (a 501(c)(3) entity created to govern ECC and support the Zcash ecosystem). Former ECC CEO Josh Swihart described the situation as a […] The post Zcash Entire Developer Team at Electric Coin Company (ECC) Exits Over Governance Disputes appeared first on Tekedia.
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KPMG Flags Structural Flaws in Nigeria’s New Tax Laws, as Controversy Deepens Over Altered Assented Copy
KPMG has raised red flags over Nigeria’s newly enacted tax laws, warning that multiple drafting flaws could undermine their effectiveness and create avoidable disputes between taxpayers and the authorities. In a detailed review of the New Tax Act (NTA) and the Nigeria Tax Administration Act (NTAA), both of 2025, the global professional services firm said […] The post KPMG Flags Structural Flaws in Nigeria’s New Tax Laws, as Controversy Deepens Over Altered Assented Copy appeared first on Tekedia.
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Jensen Huang Shrugs Off California 5% Wealth Tax Threat, Says “I’m Perfectly Fine With It.”
Jensen Huang is not losing sleep over the possibility of writing a multibillion-dollar cheque to California. The Nvidia chief executive, whose personal fortune has ballooned alongside the artificial intelligence boom, says he is unfazed by a proposed ballot initiative that could saddle the state’s wealthiest residents with a one-time 5% tax on their assets. The […] The post Jensen Huang Shrugs Off California 5% Wealth Tax Threat, Says “I’m Perfectly Fine With It.” appeared first on Tekedia.
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Intel Shares Extend Rally to 6% After CEO’s White House Meeting Signals Deepening U.S. Backing
Intel shares extended their sharp rally on Friday, climbing 6% after Chief Executive Officer Lip-Bu Tan met with U.S. President Donald Trump. This meeting underscored how central the struggling chipmaker has become to Washington’s industrial strategy. The stock’s move adds to a dramatic turnaround that has seen Intel’s market value more than double since the […] The post Intel Shares Extend Rally to 6% After CEO’s White House Meeting Signals Deepening U.S. Backing appeared first on Tekedia.
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As Alphabet Overtake Apple on Marketcap its Highlights How AI Momentum Shapes Valuations
Alphabet Inc. Google’s parent company, ticker $GOOG / $GOOGL has officially surpassed Apple Inc. ($AAPL) to become the second-most valuable publicly traded company in the world by market capitalization. This milestone occurred during trading sessions around January 7-8, 2026, marking the first time Alphabet has overtaken Apple since 2019. As of the latest data: NVIDIA […] The post As Alphabet Overtake Apple on Marketcap its Highlights How AI Momentum Shapes Valuations appeared first on Tekedia.
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9ja Cosmos recalls 2025 and peeks through a thin crack at the future.
The Changing Face of The Changing of the Guard The passage from the old year to the new, is a period when some people tend to reflect on the year just past, and think about how they can ‘do’ the next year a bit better.  More expand it further, reflecting all that has passed, and […] The post 9ja Cosmos recalls 2025 and peeks through a thin crack at the future. appeared first on Tekedia.
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Bitcoin $100k Delay Sparks Debate, But Analysts See no Fear Factor
Bitcoin’s repeated inability to sustain a breakout above the $100,000 mark has reignited a debate across the crypto community. The crypto asset has traded within the $80,000 to $95,000 range since approximately November 21, 2025, a period of nearly 50 days. On Monday BTC surged as high as $94,764 reigniting hopes of a continued bullish […] The post Bitcoin $100k Delay Sparks Debate, But Analysts See no Fear Factor appeared first on Tekedia.
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President Trump Wants Greenland, As Clemency for Sam Bankman-Fried gets a Nuke
President Donald Trump’s administration is considering payments to Greenland citizens for potential U.S. affiliation. The Trump administration is actively exploring ways to acquire Greenland, a self-governing Danish territory, with discussions intensifying recently. Reports indicate officials have considered lump-sum payments to Greenland’s roughly 57,000 residents — ranging from $10,000 to $100,000 per person — as an […] The post President Trump Wants Greenland, As Clemency for Sam Bankman-Fried gets a Nuke appeared first on Tekedia.
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Wasabi Protocol Launches $BOT Token, as Solana Mobile Plans SKR Token Launch
The $BOT token for Wasabot, the AI trading agent built by Wasabi Protocol on the Virtuals Protocol platform launched. This marks the first “Pegasus” launch on Virtuals Protocol, a new experimental launch model following their Unicorn mechanism. 10% of the $BOT supply is being airdropped to eligible Wasabi Points holders based on recent snapshots, including […] The post Wasabi Protocol Launches $BOT Token, as Solana Mobile Plans SKR Token Launch appeared first on Tekedia.
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Africa’s startup exits are shifting from IPO dreams to local buyers
African startups are exiting through local buyers as IPOs stall, capital tightens, and founders choose smaller, market-savvy trade sales routes.
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A Look At the Ongoing Political Divides in Minnesota and Tim Walz Perspectives
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz made a sterling statement during a press conference addressing a fatal shooting involving a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer in south Minneapolis. The incident occurred earlier that day when an ICE officer shot and killed a woman reportedly in her 30s during an immigration enforcement operation. Federal authorities (DHS) […] The post A Look At the Ongoing Political Divides in Minnesota and Tim Walz Perspectives appeared first on Tekedia.
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Everyday Details Most People Ignore And Why They Matter
Everyday details most people ignore shape how life feels without anyone realizing it. These details are not dramatic moments. They are quiet signals from your habits, your environment, and your reactions. When you start noticing them, daily life becomes clearer and more manageable. Most people believe change requires new goals or big plans. In reality, […] The post Everyday Details Most People Ignore And Why They Matter appeared first on Tekedia.
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Polymarket To Integrate Prediction Technologies Across Dow Jones Platforms
Polymarket announced an exclusive partnership with Dow Jones, the publisher of The Wall Street Journal, to integrate its real-time prediction market data across Dow Jones platforms, including WSJ, Barron’s, MarketWatch, and Investor’s Business Daily. This data, which reflects crowd-sourced probabilities on future events like elections, sports, and financial outcomes, will appear in digital stories and […] The post Polymarket To Integrate Prediction Technologies Across Dow Jones Platforms appeared first on Tekedia.
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OpenAI Introduces ChatGPT Health, A New Dedicated Experience For Personalized Health And Wellness Support
OpenAI has introduced ChatGPT Health, a dedicated experience within ChatGPT designed to help people better understand, manage, and navigate their health and wellness. This new feature securely combines users’ personal health information with ChatGPT’s intelligence, enabling more informed, relevant, and personalized conversations while prioritizing privacy, safety, and user control. As millions of people already turn […] The post OpenAI Introduces ChatGPT Health, A New Dedicated Experience For Personalized Health And Wellness Support appeared first on Tekedia.
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President Trump’s Order to Cease Funding 66 International Organizations Creates Loops on U.S. Foreign Policy
President Donald Trump signed a Presidential Memorandum directing U.S. executive departments and agencies to cease participation in and funding for 66 international organizations deemed no longer to serve American interests. This breaks down as: 35 non-UN organizations, 31 UN-affiliated entities. The action follows a review of U.S. involvement in intergovernmental organizations and aims to end […] The post President Trump’s Order to Cease Funding 66 International Organizations Creates Loops on U.S. Foreign Policy appeared first on Tekedia.
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