The economic consequences of the U.S.-Iran conflict are rapidly moving from a geopolitical concern to a direct threat to the American economy, with leading economists warning that prolonged disruptions to oil markets could tip the United States into recession. Among the most striking warnings has come from Mark Zandi, who argues that the White House […] The post Oil Shock Clock Is Ticking: Economist Warns Trump Has Days, Not Months, to Secure Iran Deal or Risk a Recession appeared first on Tekedia.

Nvidia has spent the past several years dominating the artificial intelligence revolution through its graphics processing units. Now the company is turning its attention to another lucrative frontier: the personal computer. The unveiling of Nvidia’s RTX Spark platform at the Computex technology conference in Taipei sent a clear message to investors and rivals alike: the […] The post Shares of Intel, AMD & Qualcomm Drop as Nvidia’s RTX Spark Launch Signals New Assault on the $200bn PC Chip Market appeared first on Tekedia.

If you are a business owner and one day decide to offer bonuses or extra discounts to your customers, they are almost certainly going to take them for granted. Not because people are unappreciative. It’s just psychological. To them, you are the source of the offer. You operate a gaming site, an e-commerce platform, or […] The post Free for the Customer, Costly for the Platform: Do Welcome Bonuses and Gift Cards Pay Off? appeared first on Tekedia.

Standing out among a sea of applicants who are all vying for the same job can feel like an impossible task. Thanks to today’s digital economy, employers have more access to talent than ever before. For applicants, that means building a professional presence and a resume has become just as important as having the right […] The post How to Stand Out When Applying for Jobs in the Digital Economy appeared first on Tekedia.

The need for investment-style digital asset products has created two types of workarounds—African exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and crypto treasuries—which began to gain momentum in 2025. If more companies make these alternative investment products widely available, it will solve the accessibility problem for institutional investors at scale.

In today's edition: Spiro raises $215 million || Brass to be folded into Paystack MFB || Pick n Pay’s old delivery app breached || GETESA to expand telecom infrastructure

Wall Street’s major indexes hovered near record highs on Monday, as investors balanced excitement over Nvidia’s latest artificial intelligence initiative with growing skepticism that a swift resolution to the three-month-old U.S.-Iran war is imminent. Nvidia shares climbed 4% after the company unveiled a new chip designed to bring advanced AI capabilities directly into laptops and […] The post Markets Hold Steady Near Records as Nvidia’s PC AI Push Collides with Iran War Uncertainty appeared first on Tekedia.

Michael Saylor’s bitcoin treasury company, Strategy, has sold bitcoin for only the second time in its history, underscoring a significant evolution in the firm’s capital allocation strategy as cryptocurrency markets grapple with geopolitical uncertainty and weakening investor sentiment. According to a regulatory filing, Strategy sold 32 bitcoin between May 26 and May 31 for approximately […] The post Strategy’s Bitcoin Sale Signals a Major Shift From Saylor’s ‘Never Sell’ Doctrine as Crypto Faces Fresh Pressure appeared first on Tekedia.

There was a time when online casino games felt predictable, but this year’s shift towards more interactive and experimental titles aims to excite and inspire players, making the experience feel fresh and engaging. A lot of that shift from traditional gameplay to arcade-inspired releases is designed to evoke nostalgia and thrill, making players feel a […] The post Top Casino Games to Try This Year appeared first on Tekedia.

Each market period brings forth one project that makes other leading coins look like they are working on yesterday’s issues. In the current year, that project is a Zero Knowledge Proof (ZKP). It might not be the most famous name on the street just yet. However, for those who do deep research before making a […] The post Here’s Why ZKP Is 2026’s Most Trending Crypto and a Must-Watch for Every Privacy Investor! appeared first on Tekedia.

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Kalshi has introduced the American Power Index, a new data product designed to quantify political party influence across the United States political system. The initiative reflects a broader expansion of prediction market infrastructure into structured political analytics, where probabilistic pricing is used to interpret institutional power rather than just electoral outcomes. The index aggregates market-derived […] The post Kalshi Introduces American Power Index Designed to Quantify Political Party Influence, Solana Prints 8th Consecutive Monthly Red Candle  appeared first on Tekedia.

The launch of global derivatives markets for U.S. institutions marks a structural deepening of crypto’s integration into traditional capital markets, and Coinbase’s latest expansion sits at the center of that transition. By extending institutional access to derivatives products across global venues, Coinbase is effectively pushing digital assets one step further along the same evolutionary path […] The post Coinbase Launches Global Derivatives Markets for US Institutions appeared first on Tekedia.

Recent benchmarking discussions around Claude Opus 4.8 and GPT-5.5 have centered on a paradox that is becoming increasingly relevant in large language model deployment: raw performance versus efficiency of implementation. While Opus 4.8 has demonstrated competitive reasoning and instruction-following capabilities, comparative evaluations suggest it underperforms GPT-5.5 on several frontier tasks, particularly in multi-step planning, code […] The post Claude’s Opus 4.8 Underperforms GPT 5.5 But Uses Much Less Code appeared first on Tekedia.

If 90% of venture capital funding is now flowing into artificial intelligence, it signals less a temporary capital rotation and more a structural reconfiguration of innovation finance. Venture capital has historically chased platform shifts—semiconductors in the 1970s, personal computing in the 1980s, the internet in the 1990s, and mobile and SaaS in the 2000s. AI, […] The post 90% of Venture Capital Funding Now Flowing Into Artificial Intelligence appeared first on Tekedia.

The geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran entered a new and highly consequential phase following reports that the U.S. carried out what it described as self-defense strikes against Iranian-linked targets while simultaneously seizing more than $1 billion worth of cryptocurrency allegedly connected to Iranian entities. The twin developments highlight the increasingly intertwined nature […] The post US Conducts Self-defense Strikes Against Iranian Targets appeared first on Tekedia.

The cryptocurrency market continues to witness remarkable developments, and one of the most notable stories of the year is the extraordinary rise of Hyperliquid and its native token, HYPE. In a landmark achievement, HYPE surged to a new all-time high above $73, while the HYPE/BTC trading ratio crossed 0.001 for the first time in history. […] The post Hyperliquid Hits New All-Time High Above $73 as HYPE/BTC Ratio Reaches Historic Milestone appeared first on Tekedia.

Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) has finally broken its more than three-year streak of never selling its cryptocurrency. Reports reveal that the company led by Executive Chairman Michael Saylor, disclosed on Monday that it sold 32 BTC worth $2.5 million between May 26 and May 31, 2026. The move marks a notable shift for the company, which […] The post First BTC Sale in Years: MicroStrategy Breaks 3-Year Bitcoin Selling Streak Amidst Price Decline appeared first on Tekedia.

Money market AUM has reached a new all-time high, underscoring a structural shift in global liquidity allocation as investors continue to prioritize yield stability over risk exposure. The milestone reflects sustained inflows into money market funds across the United States, Europe, and emerging markets, driven by elevated policy rates, persistent macro uncertainty, and the lingering […] The post Money Market AUM Hits New All Time High appeared first on Tekedia.

While SpaceX prepares for what could become one of the largest IPOs in history, a parallel and increasingly competitive story is unfolding across Asia. A new wave of ambitious rocket startups is determined to claim a share of the rapidly expanding commercial launch market, challenging the long-standing dominance of the United States and China. Among […] The post Asia’s Quiet Rocket Revolution: Unastella Emerges as South Korea’s Latest Challenger in the Global Space Race appeared first on Tekedia.

Memecoin trading infrastructure continues to experience structural stress as volatility, liquidity fragmentation, and risk controls collide with rapid retail inflows. In the latest development, BullX has announced a temporary trading pause across its memecoin markets, signaling operational strain in a sector that has grown increasingly sensitive to sudden liquidity shocks. The announcement arrives during a […] The post BullX Trading Pause Highlights the Ongoing Maturation Challenges Facing Memecoin Sector appeared first on Tekedia.

Journalist Ben Jacobs has revealed that Liverpool have already begun formal talks with Andoni Iraola as they look to replace sacked manager Arne Slot. The news emerged following an end-of-season review at Anfield that resulted in Slot’s dismissal, prompting club officials to act with urgency in their managerial search. Jacobs broke the story on X, […] The post Liverpool Open Talks With Andoni Iraola As Arne Slot Replacement Search Moves Quickly appeared first on Gooner Daily.

U.S.-listed cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase is expanding its presence in India once again, enabling customers to trade digital assets directly in Indian rupees as the company seeks to strengthen its foothold in one of the world’s fastest-growing crypto markets. The move marks a significant step in Coinbase’s renewed India strategy after the company was forced to […] The post Coinbase Deepens India Push With Rupee Trading as Crypto Adoption Accelerates Despite Regulatory Uncertainty appeared first on Tekedia.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has moved to close what experts describe as a significant gap in America’s AI export control regime, issuing new guidance that could restrict Chinese companies from acquiring the world’s most advanced artificial intelligence chips through overseas subsidiaries. The action targets a potential weakness that emerged after the Trump administration abandoned […] The post Washington Moves to Stop AI Chip Export from Outside U.S. as Concerns Grow Over Chinese Access to Nvidia and AMD Processors appeared first on Tekedia.

SoftBank Group plans to invest 45 billion euros ($53 billion) over the next five years in France, marking one of the most ambitious artificial intelligence infrastructure commitments ever announced in Europe. The Japanese technology conglomerate said the investment forms part of a broader 75-billion-euro initiative aimed at deploying 5 gigawatts of AI data-center capacity across […] The post SoftBank Plans to Invest €45bn in France as Europe Pushes Harder for A Share of Global AI Infrastructure appeared first on Tekedia.

Pi Network news continues to reflect a project still working through slow ecosystem expansion and limited price discovery. Hyperliquid coin has also drawn attention through sharp market swings tied to derivatives activity and shifting trader sentiment. Both remain part of the broader conversation around evolving crypto infrastructure, yet neither has delivered a clear breakout narrative […] The post Pi Network Struggles and HYPE Faces Sharp Swings as BlockDAG Unlocks 500x Potential ROI Ahead of $0.001 Buyback appeared first on Tekedia.

The organisers of the Bahgia Summit have unveiled a development grant programme aimed at empowering young people and early-stage startups through funding, mentorship, and business support initiatives. The programme forms part of the summit’s broader mission to encourage entrepreneurship, innovation, and economic participation among African youths. Organisers say the initiative is designed to help aspiring […] The post Bahgia Summit Launches Development Grants to Support Youths and Startups appeared first on Tech In Africa.

A Ugandan startup that converts plastic waste into fabric has emerged victorious in a major entrepreneurship competition, drawing attention to the growing role of circular economy businesses in addressing Africa’s environmental challenges. The company, which focuses on transforming discarded plastic materials into textile products, impressed judges with a business model that combines environmental sustainability, innovation, […] The post Ugandan Startup Turning Plastic Waste Into Fabric Wins Entrepreneurship Competition appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Catalyst Fund has surpassed the $30 million mark for its African climate-tech investment vehicle following fresh backing from FASA, strengthening the firm’s capacity to support early-stage startups building climate resilience and sustainability solutions across the continent. The milestone represents a significant moment for Africa’s growing climate-tech ecosystem, which has attracted rising investor attention in recent […] The post Catalyst Fund Hits $30 Million Milestone for African Climate Tech After FASA Injection appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Africa continues to attract only around 3% of global energy investment despite being home to nearly one-fifth of the world’s population, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA), highlighting the scale of the continent’s persistent energy financing gap. The findings, presented in the IEA’s latest World Energy Investment report, show that while global spending on […] The post Africa Attracts Just 3% of Global Energy Investment Despite Housing 20% of the World’s Population, IEA Says appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Senior policymakers, development financiers, and private sector leaders have backed the African Development Bank’s New African Financial Architecture for Development (NAFAD), a major initiative designed to unlock African capital and address the continent’s estimated $400 billion annual development financing gap. The discussions took place during the AfDB Annual Meetings in Brazzaville, where participants explored how […] The post African Financiers Back AfDB’s NAFAD Initiative to Close $400 Billion Funding Gap appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Accountants call it marginal cost. Economists often discuss it through the lens of unit economics. Whatever discipline you choose, the underlying question is the same: what happens to the cost of producing one more unit as scale increases? Traditional software companies enjoyed one of the most beautiful economic characteristics ever discovered in business. Once the […] The post AI Cost War: Why Inference Economics Will Define the Next Decade, and Why We Invested in Piris Lab appeared first on Tekedia.

African manufacturing is digitising — and doing so faster than many external observers expect. ERP systems are being deployed across Nigeria’s consumer goods sector. Smart factory pilots are running in South Africa’s automotive corridor. Ethiopian textile exporters are using supply chain visibility platforms to meet EU import requirements. The investment is real, the ambition is […]

While Pick n Pay acknowledged the breach, it disputed claims that complete card information was exposed.

A new global Kaspersky Security Services report ‘Anatomy of a Cyber World’* reveals a blind spot in enterprise Security Operations Centers (SOCs): while performance is typically measured by detection and response speed, organisations rarely assess whether they’re detecting the right threats. Large portions of collected telemetry don’t enter real-time detection pipelines, creating hidden gaps that […]

Emerging markets in Africa, Latin America, and Southeast Asia are rapidly embracing digital finance, driven by demand for inclusion and fintech innovation. Africa, in particular, has leapfrogged legacy banking with mobile-first platforms and stablecoin adoption, building resilient, scalable financial infrastructure that is now inspiring global replication. In recent years, several African fintech companies have not […]