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S&P 500 Hits New High as Long-Term Treasury Yields Reach 2002 Levels
The financial markets are presenting investors with a striking contrast as S&P 500 futures reach a record high while the U.S. Treasury market sends a very different signal. The S&P 500’s market capitalization has climbed above $71 trillion, highlighting the extraordinary scale of the American stock market. At the same time, the 30-year Treasury yield […] The post S&P 500 Hits New High as Long-Term Treasury Yields Reach 2002 Levels appeared first on Tekedia.
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Beam AI and the Race for More Efficient Artificial Intelligence
Beam is emerging as one of the latest names in the rapidly evolving artificial intelligence industry, attracting attention for an approach that some observers have compared with DeepSeek, the Chinese AI company that disrupted assumptions about the cost and efficiency of advanced AI models. Beam is being described by some as the DeepSeek of the […] The post Beam AI and the Race for More Efficient Artificial Intelligence appeared first on Tekedia.
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Bitcoin Liquidations Top $400 Million as Crypto Market Turns Volatile
Bitcoin’s latest decline below $84,000 highlights the fragile balance currently shaping the cryptocurrency market. More than $400 million in long positions were liquidated as traders betting on higher prices were caught on the wrong side of a sharp move lower. Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) attracted $118 million in net inflows, while Ethereum ETFs recorded $201 […] The post Bitcoin Liquidations Top $400 Million as Crypto Market Turns Volatile appeared first on Tekedia.
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Arthur Hayes Bets AI Infrastructure Boom Will End in Crash, Bailout and Crypto Surge
Former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes is betting that the artificial intelligence boom will follow a familiar pattern in financial history: massive investment, excessive capacity, a sharp correction, and eventually a policy response that floods markets with liquidity, creating a powerful tailwind for bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Hayes, co-founder and chief investment officer of crypto investment […] The post Arthur Hayes Bets AI Infrastructure Boom Will End in Crash, Bailout and Crypto Surge appeared first on Tekedia.
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Billionaires online, broke offline: Nigerians escape reality inside viral games 
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South Africa targets 17.5 billion spam calls with new registry
The registry is part of a sweeping government effort to tackle South Africa’s growing spam-call problem.
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Black Hills to Invest $1.8 Billion in Power Capacity for Google AI Data Center
Black Hills Corp said on Tuesday it had signed agreements to supply electricity to a proposed Google data center in Cheyenne, Wyoming, as the utility plans to invest $1.8 billion between 2027 and 2029 to expand generation capacity amid a surge in power demand from artificial intelligence infrastructure. The agreement highlights the growing competition among […] The post Black Hills to Invest $1.8 Billion in Power Capacity for Google AI Data Center appeared first on Tekedia.
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How To Add Adsense To WordPress Header
Learn how to add Google AdSense to your WordPress header step-by-step. Discover easy methods using plugins or code to monetize your website today.
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Gold M&A Booms, but Valuation Gaps Keep Deals From Closing, Perseus CEO Says
A wave of mergers and acquisitions is sweeping the gold mining industry as elevated bullion prices strengthen miners’ balance sheets and encourage consolidation, but disagreements over valuations and the future direction of gold prices are making it harder to complete transactions, Perseus Mining Chief Executive Craig Jones said. “There’s a lot of activity, but not […] The post Gold M&A Booms, but Valuation Gaps Keep Deals From Closing, Perseus CEO Says appeared first on Tekedia.
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Geoffrey Hinton Calls For FDA-Style Safety Approval Before AI Systems Are Released
Nobel Prize-winning computer scientist Geoffrey Hinton is calling for a major change in how artificial intelligence companies bring new systems to market, arguing that developers should have to demonstrate that their products are safe before releasing them to the public. Hinton, widely known as one of the pioneers of modern AI, made the proposal on […] The post Geoffrey Hinton Calls For FDA-Style Safety Approval Before AI Systems Are Released appeared first on Tekedia.
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ChatGPT in South Africa: How Students and Workers Use AI
More South Africans are turning to ChatGPT and other AI chatbots for study and work. We show how students and workers use them, what the data says about ChatGPT for students and what universities and employers should do next.
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JPMorgan’s Dimon Says Anthropic’s Mythos AI Model Has Increased Cybersecurity Risk Tenfold
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said the cybersecurity risks facing financial institutions have increased dramatically with the emergence of more capable artificial intelligence systems, singling out Anthropic’s Mythos model as a major escalation in the threat landscape. “The risks went up 10-fold after Mythos,” Dimon told Bloomberg TV on Tuesday. “AI created vulnerabilities that we […] The post JPMorgan’s Dimon Says Anthropic’s Mythos AI Model Has Increased Cybersecurity Risk Tenfold appeared first on Tekedia.
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How AI 3D Workflows Help Product Builders and Game Studios Move Faster
Product builders and game studios face a similar constraint: they need to test ideas before they can justify full production. AI-assisted 3D workflows can shorten the journey from a rough concept to a model that teams can review, prototype, and place in context. This is useful for established studios and for smaller digital businesses working […] The post How AI 3D Workflows Help Product Builders and Game Studios Move Faster appeared first on Tekedia.
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Chainalysis Reveals 43x Growth in China’s P2P Stablecoin Activity
The use of stablecoins in China’s peer-to-peer cryptocurrency market has expanded dramatically, highlighting the growing role of digital assets in cross-border payments, savings, and informal financial activity. According to Chainalysis, the number of wallets sending peer-to-peer stablecoin transactions in China increased 43-fold between the first quarter of 2024 and the second quarter of 2026. The […] The post Chainalysis Reveals 43x Growth in China’s P2P Stablecoin Activity appeared first on Tekedia.
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Wealthy Investors See Higher Rates As Biggest Threat to Global Growth, Deutsche Bank Poll Finds
Rising interest rates and government bond yields have emerged as the biggest threat to global economic growth in the eyes of wealthy investors, while Asia is widely viewed as the world’s most stable geopolitical region over the next year, according to a Deutsche Bank survey released on Wednesday. The findings offer a snapshot of how […] The post Wealthy Investors See Higher Rates As Biggest Threat to Global Growth, Deutsche Bank Poll Finds appeared first on Tekedia.
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True Food Kitchen Financial Troubles and Restructuring Plans
True Food Kitchen, the health-focused restaurant chain backed by media icon Oprah Winfrey, has filed for bankruptcy protection, highlighting the difficulties facing even well-known restaurant brands in a challenging consumer environment. The company has blamed management turnover and shifts in strategy for contributing to its financial troubles, raising questions about how leadership changes can affect […] The post True Food Kitchen Financial Troubles and Restructuring Plans appeared first on Tekedia.
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From price to specs: What’s new with the Oppo F35 Pro
Oppo launched the Oppo F35 Pro in India on October 5, 2026. The phone starts at ₹45,999 ($475) and goes on sale on October 11.
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How To Accept Payments On a WordPress Website
You can easily accept payments on your website. Learn how to set up payment gateways and boost your online sales.
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Two viral games found an audience. Can Nigerian gaming follow?
Lagos Run and Lagos Life are changing the conversation around Nigeria’s gaming industry and its future.
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Surface Laptop Ultra costs $2,599. Here is who should buy it
Surface Laptop Ultra costs $2,599. Here is who should buy it Microsoft's Surface Laptop Ultra starts at $2,599.99. We did the trade-in math and explain who should buy it and who should skip it. TechCity
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Bloccpay is using stablecoins to simplify cross-border payroll
Bloccpay is a stablecoin-powered payroll and invoicing infrastructure designed for cross-border talent.
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Windows 10 security updates now run to October 2027: what to do
Windows 10 security updates now run to October 2027: what to do Microsoft moved free Windows 10 security updates to Oct. 12, 2027. Who is covered, what it costs and how to check your PC in two minutes. TechCity
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How to find your Nigerian digital postcode, and fix it if it’s wrong
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South Africa’s new repair rules: what changes when your phone breaks
South Africa’s new repair rules: what changes when your phone breaks South Africa's Competition Commission flags parts pairing, blocked spare parts and repair pricing. What its new guidelines mean for you. TechCity
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ContiSX Phone Begins Global Shipping – Order Yours Today
Good People, I want to thank everyone for the unprecedented support the Contisx Phone has received. In the history of product launches in Nigeria, I am not sure any product has enjoyed the extraordinary goodwill we received from young Nigerian influencers who posted, discussed and shared our phone across their platforms. At one point, Contisx […] The post ContiSX Phone Begins Global Shipping – Order Yours Today appeared first on Tekedia.
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Goodbye mango tree, hello AWS: The cloud sovereignty paradox behind Nigeria’s new postcode
Nigeria’s new digital postcode system promises to make buildings easier to find, improving deliveries and access to essential services. But that precision raises questions about where the national address database is stored, who controls it and how securely it is protected.
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NeoFleet Capital raises $4 million to finance taxi fleets across Africa and emerging markets
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Why Sberbank’s Crypto Custodian Approval Matters for Digital Assets
Russia’s largest lender, Sberbank, has received approval to operate as a cryptocurrency custodian, marking another significant step in the country’s gradual integration of digital assets into its financial system. The development highlights how Russia’s traditional banking sector is increasingly moving toward cryptocurrency infrastructure, even as regulators continue to maintain strict oversight of the emerging market. […] The post Why Sberbank’s Crypto Custodian Approval Matters for Digital Assets appeared first on Tekedia.
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Germany’s 2050 Railway Plan and the Future of North-South Rail Travel
Germany is moving ahead with one of the country’s most significant railway infrastructure projects in decades: a new rail line connecting Hamburg and Hanover. After years of debate over how to modernize the heavily used north-south railway corridor, a decision has finally been reached. A new route will be constructed, with the project expected to […] The post Germany’s 2050 Railway Plan and the Future of North-South Rail Travel appeared first on Tekedia.
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Ethereum Early Investor Continues to Take Profits After Years of Holding
The Ethereum market is once again being reminded of the extraordinary wealth created during the cryptocurrency’s earliest days. According to Lookonchain data, an Ethereum ICO wallet identified as “0xa2F6” has sold another 13,330 ETH, worth approximately $36.37 million, after remaining quiet for six months. The transaction has drawn attention not only because of its size, […] The post Ethereum Early Investor Continues to Take Profits After Years of Holding appeared first on Tekedia.
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Bitcoin Breaks $85,500 Resistance as On-Chain Activity Surges
Bitcoin has moved above the $85,000 to $85,500 sell wall that Glassnode identified as an important resistance zone last week, giving the market a fresh signal of strength. The breakout matters because it suggests that buyers have been able to absorb a significant amount of selling pressure. However, the bigger question now is whether this […] The post Bitcoin Breaks $85,500 Resistance as On-Chain Activity Surges appeared first on Tekedia.
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Why Starlink Has Become One of Elon Musk’s Most Powerful Businesses
Elon Musk’s return to trillionaire status highlights the extraordinary influence of his business empire, but it also shows how important Starlink has become to his public reputation. While Musk is best known for companies such as Tesla and SpaceX, Starlink has emerged as one of the most visible examples of how his technology can directly […] The post Why Starlink Has Become One of Elon Musk’s Most Powerful Businesses appeared first on Tekedia.
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Why Tokenization Could Become the Next Major Evolution in Financial Markets
The financial industry is moving steadily toward a future in which traditional securities and blockchain infrastructure operate together, and two recent developments involving Solana and Ondo Finance highlight how quickly that transition is taking place. Solana has launched an open-source delivery-versus-payment (DvP) program designed for institutional trade settlement, while Ondo Finance has introduced tokenized notes […] The post Why Tokenization Could Become the Next Major Evolution in Financial Markets appeared first on Tekedia.
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ZachXBT Exposes $1 Billion Crypto Money-Laundering Network
The cryptocurrency world is once again facing questions about the ability of criminal organizations to move enormous amounts of money through digital assets after blockchain investigator ZachXBT said he infiltrated a Chinese crime syndicate that allegedly laundered more than $1 billion for the Lazarus Group. The claim highlights the increasingly sophisticated financial networks that can […] The post ZachXBT Exposes $1 Billion Crypto Money-Laundering Network appeared first on Tekedia.
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Egyptian Fintech MNT-Halan Moves Toward EGX IPO With 20% Stake Offering
Egyptian fintech unicorn MNT-Halan is moving ahead with its long-anticipated initial public offering (IPO) on the Egyptian Exchange (EGX), marking a major milestone for one of the country’s leading fintech ecosystems. The company plans to offer 320 million shares, representing approximately 20% of its share capital, through a combination of a private placement to institutional […] The post Egyptian Fintech MNT-Halan Moves Toward EGX IPO With 20% Stake Offering appeared first on Tekedia.
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Samsung Profit Nearly Ninefold Higher as AI Demand Drives Memory Boom, but Growth Risks Mount
Samsung Electronics is expected to post another record quarterly operating profit as artificial intelligence demand keeps the global memory-chip market in a prolonged supply squeeze, but the sharp slowdown in chip price increases is raising fresh questions about how long the semiconductor boom can sustain its current profitability. The world’s largest memory-chip maker is expected […] The post Samsung Profit Nearly Ninefold Higher as AI Demand Drives Memory Boom, but Growth Risks Mount appeared first on Tekedia.
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