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The Chained Bitcoin!
In the Igbo Nation, elders say that wisdom is like a bag: every person can hang his or her own whenever the hand can reach it. In other words, everyone is entitled to a perspective. So let me share mine on Bitcoin. I am not a Bitcoin enthusiast, even though I admit that I wish […] The post The Chained Bitcoin! appeared first on Tekedia.
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SpaceX Lands $920M-a-Month Google Deal as IPO Nears, Strengthening Case for AI Infrastructure Dominance
SpaceX has secured another major commercial customer for its rapidly expanding AI infrastructure business, with Google agreeing to pay the company $920 million per month for compute capacity from October 2026 through June 2029. The agreement, disclosed in a regulatory filing ahead of SpaceX’s highly anticipated public listing, adds further weight to investor expectations that […] The post SpaceX Lands $920M-a-Month Google Deal as IPO Nears, Strengthening Case for AI Infrastructure Dominance appeared first on Tekedia.
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Over $1.1B Liquidated as BTC Crashes to $61,000, Even as BTC and ETH ETFs Inflows Return
The cryptocurrency market experienced another dramatic wave of volatility as more than $1.1 billion worth of leveraged positions were liquidated within a short period after Bitcoin plunged to $61,000. The sharp decline sent shockwaves through digital asset markets, triggering widespread panic selling, wiping out billions in market value, and exposing the risks associated with excessive […] The post Over $1.1B Liquidated as BTC Crashes to $61,000, Even as BTC and ETH ETFs Inflows Return appeared first on Tekedia.
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Flutterwave Expands Cross-Border Payment Infrastructure Through Stablecoin Partnership With Tempo
Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payments technology company, has announced partnership with Tempo, a purpose built layer 1 blockchain for payments, to expand stablecoin settlement options to cross-border payments across Africa. The partnership aims to integrate Tempo as a blockchain settlement network within the Send App and Flutterwave for Business (F4B) platforms. Together, the companies are working […] The post Flutterwave Expands Cross-Border Payment Infrastructure Through Stablecoin Partnership With Tempo appeared first on Tekedia.
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IMF Warning and Hot Inflation Pull Investors Into Oil Calls as Price Holds $95
Global financial markets are once again turning their attention to oil as crude prices remain firmly above the $95 per barrel mark. A combination of persistent inflation, geopolitical uncertainty, and growing concerns about the global economy has pushed investors toward energy commodities as a hedge against economic instability. Recent warnings from the International Monetary Fund […] The post IMF Warning and Hot Inflation Pull Investors Into Oil Calls as Price Holds $95 appeared first on Tekedia.
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DeepSeek Tops Ramp’s June Trending Vendor Index Signaling Growing Demand for Cost-Effective AI
The rapid rise of artificial intelligence has transformed the global technology landscape, creating fierce competition among companies seeking to deliver powerful and affordable AI solutions. One of the most notable developments in this evolving market is the emergence of DeepSeek, the Chinese AI startup that recently topped Ramp’s June Trending Vendor Index. The achievement highlights […] The post DeepSeek Tops Ramp’s June Trending Vendor Index Signaling Growing Demand for Cost-Effective AI appeared first on Tekedia.
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Lebanon Ceasefire Moves Crude and Gold
Financial markets often react swiftly to geopolitical developments, and the recent ceasefire efforts involving Lebanon have been no exception. News of diplomatic progress and reduced immediate military tensions in the region triggered noticeable movements across global commodity markets. Crude oil prices softened while gold, traditionally viewed as a safe-haven asset, also experienced fluctuations as investors […] The post Lebanon Ceasefire Moves Crude and Gold appeared first on Tekedia.
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Russian Rosneft’s Sechin Says Closure of Hormuz Designed to Benefit U.S., Questions OPEC+ Influence
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has redrawn the global energy landscape, sending oil prices sharply higher, fueling inflationary pressures across major economies, and intensifying competition among oil-producing nations. Against that backdrop, Igor Sechin, the powerful chief executive of Rosneft and a long-time ally of Vladimir Putin, argued on Saturday that American energy producers […] The post Russian Rosneft’s Sechin Says Closure of Hormuz Designed to Benefit U.S., Questions OPEC+ Influence appeared first on Tekedia.
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Musk to Take SpaceX’s Terafab chip moonshot pitch to Europe’s biggest tech company, ASML
As SpaceX prepares for what could become one of the largest public offerings in history, Elon Musk is personally stepping in to sell one of the company’s most ambitious long-term bets: building a semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem capable of supporting its sprawling artificial intelligence ambitions. According to internal communications seen by Business Insider, Musk will participate […] The post Musk to Take SpaceX’s Terafab chip moonshot pitch to Europe’s biggest tech company, ASML appeared first on Tekedia.
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Jensen Huang Tips Robotics to Be South Korea’s Next Big Sector as Nvidia Deepens AI Alliance With Manufacturing Powerhouse
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang arrived in South Korea on Friday bearing a message that the next major chapter of the artificial intelligence revolution may be written in robotics, and South Korea is uniquely positioned to lead it. Making his second visit to the country in seven months, Huang used the trip to underscore the strategic […] The post Jensen Huang Tips Robotics to Be South Korea’s Next Big Sector as Nvidia Deepens AI Alliance With Manufacturing Powerhouse appeared first on Tekedia.
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Marvell and Flex to join S&P 500 index, replacing Pool and Campbell’s as AI Boom Reshapes Wall Street’s Elite Index
The artificial intelligence investment wave is once again reshaping the composition of America’s most important stock market benchmark. Chipmaker Marvell Technology and electronics manufacturer Flex will join the S&P 500 on June 22, replacing Pool Corporation and The Campbell’s Company in a move that further highlights the growing dominance of technology and AI-linked businesses in […] The post Marvell and Flex to join S&P 500 index, replacing Pool and Campbell’s as AI Boom Reshapes Wall Street’s Elite Index appeared first on Tekedia.
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Google Gemma 4 Release Is Reshaping Competition, Enterprise Adoption, and Future of Lightweight Foundation Models
In a major development in the open-source AI ecosystem, Google has released Gemma 4, the latest iteration of its lightweight foundation model family, designed to expand access to generative AI across research, enterprise, and edge deployment. Positioned as an evolution of the Gemma series, Gemma 4 reflects Google’s push to balance state-of-the-art capability with open […] The post Google Gemma 4 Release Is Reshaping Competition, Enterprise Adoption, and Future of Lightweight Foundation Models appeared first on Tekedia.
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Four Traits of Category-king Companies
To become an enduring category-king in your industry, your company must develop four defining characteristics: 1.     Perceptively Innovative Move beyond merely serving customer needs; shape customer perceptions in the marketplace. When customers buy because you satisfy a need, you have a transaction. But when customers believe in what you stand for, identify with your mission, and […] The post Four Traits of Category-king Companies appeared first on Tekedia.
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Japan’s Minister Warns Country Could Become an ‘AI Colony’ as Govt. Lags in Domestic AI Development
Japan’s digital minister has issued one of the starkest warnings yet from a major economy about the geopolitical risks of falling behind in artificial intelligence, noting that the country could become an “AI colony” if it fails to develop competitive domestic capabilities in the rapidly evolving technology. Speaking on Friday, Japan’s Digital Minister, Hisashi Matsumoto, […] The post Japan’s Minister Warns Country Could Become an ‘AI Colony’ as Govt. Lags in Domestic AI Development appeared first on Tekedia.
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Morgan Stanley forecasts SpaceX’s annual revenue to reach an extraordinary $3.4tn by 2040
Wall Street is placing aggressive bets on the future of Elon Musk’s space and artificial intelligence empire, with new projections suggesting that SpaceX could evolve from a launch and satellite company into one of the largest AI infrastructure businesses in the world. According to a report by the Wall Street Journal, citing people familiar with […] The post Morgan Stanley forecasts SpaceX’s annual revenue to reach an extraordinary $3.4tn by 2040 appeared first on Tekedia.
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AI Windfall Sparks New Inequality Debate in South Korea as Labor Minister Urges Samsung, SK Hynix to Share Gains
South Korea’s artificial intelligence boom is creating an economic dilemma that extends well beyond semiconductor production. While memory chip giants are enjoying record profits from soaring global demand for AI infrastructure, policymakers are increasingly concerned that the gains are flowing to a narrow segment of the economy, leaving suppliers, smaller businesses, and workers further behind. […] The post AI Windfall Sparks New Inequality Debate in South Korea as Labor Minister Urges Samsung, SK Hynix to Share Gains appeared first on Tekedia.
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China’s Tencent poaches former OpenAI researcher Yao Shunyu in push to build AGI
China’s AI industry is entering a new phase, and the appointment of former OpenAI researcher Yao Shunyu as chief AI scientist at Tencent highlights the shift. For years, the most ambitious talk about artificial general intelligence, or AGI, came primarily from U.S. labs such as OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google DeepMind. Chinese companies, constrained by U.S. […] The post China’s Tencent poaches former OpenAI researcher Yao Shunyu in push to build AGI appeared first on Tekedia.
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Spacecoin’s $100M Decentralized Satellite Network Powering Next Generation of Space-Based Internet Infrastructures
Spacecoin has announced a $100 million funding agreement aimed at building a decentralized satellite network designed to extend blockchain-native connectivity beyond terrestrial infrastructure. The initiative positions the project at the intersection of aerospace engineering and decentralized physical infrastructure networks (DePIN), where distributed ownership and cryptographic coordination replace traditional centralized control. The deal signals growing investor […] The post Spacecoin’s $100M Decentralized Satellite Network Powering Next Generation of Space-Based Internet Infrastructures appeared first on Tekedia.
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India Exempts Foreign Investors from Capital Gains Tax on Government Securities in Bid to Bolster Rupee and Attract Stable Capital
In a significant move to shore up foreign investor confidence and stabilize its currency, India on Friday announced a tax exemption for foreign institutional investors (FIIs) and the Bank for International Settlements on capital gains and interest income from government securities. The decision, issued through an executive ordinance as Parliament is not in session, aims […] The post India Exempts Foreign Investors from Capital Gains Tax on Government Securities in Bid to Bolster Rupee and Attract Stable Capital appeared first on Tekedia.
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JPMorgan, Citi and Major US Banks Team Up to Launch Tokenized Deposit Network
Major U.S. banks, JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo, are collaborating on a shared tokenized deposit network set to launch in the first half of 2027. The network which will operate on a blockchain infrastructure, will enable instant 24/7 settlement and programmable payments while keeping every dollar inside the regulated banking system. […] The post JPMorgan, Citi and Major US Banks Team Up to Launch Tokenized Deposit Network appeared first on Tekedia.
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Hochtief Joins DAX as AI-Powered Shopping Transforms Consumer Behavior
In Germany, two parallel developments highlight the evolving structure of its corporate economy and consumer behavior: the inclusion of Hochtief into the DAX benchmark index and the accelerating shift of German consumers toward AI-assisted online shopping. Together, these signals reflect how capital markets and digital retail are converging under structural technological change. The inclusion of […] The post Hochtief Joins DAX as AI-Powered Shopping Transforms Consumer Behavior appeared first on Tekedia.
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Anthropic Calls for Coordinated Pause on Advanced AI Development, Warning of Imminent “Recursive Self-Improvement” Risks
Anthropic, the maker of the Claude AI models, has issued a pointed call for major artificial intelligence laboratories to consider a coordinated and verifiable pause in the development of the most advanced systems, cautioning that rapid progress could soon enable AI to autonomously improve itself faster than society can address the associated risks. In a […] The post Anthropic Calls for Coordinated Pause on Advanced AI Development, Warning of Imminent “Recursive Self-Improvement” Risks appeared first on Tekedia.
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World Environment Day 2026: Sustainable Technology Habits That Actually Make a Difference
World Environment Day 2026: Sustainable Technology Habits That Actually Make a Difference When people think about sustainability, they often picture electric vehicles, solar panels, or recycling programs. What many overlook… TechCity
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Moonpay Releases MoonAgents Desktop App
The launch of MoonPay’s MoonAgents desktop application marks a deliberate push into the next phase of crypto-native automation: agentic finance interfaces that sit between users, blockchains, and increasingly complex digital asset ecosystems. Rather than functioning purely as a payment gateway or fiat on-ramp provider, MoonPay is extending its footprint into intelligent execution environments where software […] The post Moonpay Releases MoonAgents Desktop App appeared first on Tekedia.
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Foreign Firms Now Control 29% of Germany’s Key Patents
In an increasingly knowledge-driven global economy, intellectual property ownership has become a primary determinant of industrial power. Recent data indicating that foreign firms control approximately 29% of key patents in Germany signals a meaningful shift in the structure of innovation sovereignty within Europe’s largest industrial economy, Germany. This level of external control does not imply […] The post Foreign Firms Now Control 29% of Germany’s Key Patents appeared first on Tekedia.
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Arthur Hayes Sell-Off Triggers HYPE and NEAR Price Drop
The simultaneous decline in HYPE and NEAR has intensified scrutiny across crypto markets after reports that Arthur Hayes liquidated portions of his holdings, reinforcing already fragile sentiment in high-beta digital assets. The move arrives at a moment when liquidity conditions across crypto markets are tightening and speculative positioning has become increasingly sensitive to large-holder flows. […] The post Arthur Hayes Sell-Off Triggers HYPE and NEAR Price Drop appeared first on Tekedia.
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Oil Retreats After Oman Eases Mina al Fahal Supply Fears, but Middle East Risks Keep Market on Edge
Oil prices slipped on Friday after Oman said operations at its key Mina al Fahal export terminal were continuing normally, easing immediate concerns about a potential disruption to crude shipments from one of the Gulf region’s important export hubs. The decline followed reports that oil loading activities had been suspended after an explosion near the […] The post Oil Retreats After Oman Eases Mina al Fahal Supply Fears, but Middle East Risks Keep Market on Edge appeared first on Tekedia.
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“Who Murdered Bitcoin?” – Jim Cramer Raises Question After MicroStrategy Post Record Loss of $10.8 Billion
Bitcoin is once again at the center of intense debate after CNBC’s Jim Cramer questioned the health of the world’s largest cryptocurrency. In a post on X, the American Television personality known for his investment advice, wrote “Who murdered Bitcoin?”, while quoting a report on MicroStrategy’s record loss after six years of BTC purchases. As […] The post “Who Murdered Bitcoin?” – Jim Cramer Raises Question After MicroStrategy Post Record Loss of $10.8 Billion appeared first on Tekedia.
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Robinhood Launches Support for AI Agents to Use Robinhood Gold Card
The reported expansion of AI agent capabilities within Robinhood—specifically enabling autonomous interaction with the Robinhood Gold Card—marks a notable shift in the evolution of consumer fintech toward delegated financial execution. Rather than treating AI as a passive advisory layer, this development pushes it into an operational role where it can initiate, authorize, and manage real-world […] The post Robinhood Launches Support for AI Agents to Use Robinhood Gold Card appeared first on Tekedia.
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OpenAI Backs Trump’s AI Oversight Plan as Governments Seek to Regulate Frontier Models
OpenAI has signaled support for a new phase of government involvement in artificial intelligence development, confirming it will comply with President Donald Trump’s executive order requiring leading AI companies to give federal authorities advance access to powerful models before they are publicly released. The move places the ChatGPT developer among the first major frontier AI […] The post OpenAI Backs Trump’s AI Oversight Plan as Governments Seek to Regulate Frontier Models appeared first on Tekedia.
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Why Home Sellers Are Pulling Listings at COVID-Era Levels Amid Rate Pressure and Affordability Crisis
The recent wave of US home sellers pulling properties off the market at levels not seen since the COVID-19 era signals a decisive shift in housing market dynamics. What was once a seller-favored environment has evolved into a standoff between expectations shaped by prior price peaks and a demand side constrained by elevated borrowing costs. […] The post Why Home Sellers Are Pulling Listings at COVID-Era Levels Amid Rate Pressure and Affordability Crisis appeared first on Tekedia.
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Broadcom Drops 16% in a Single Day, Erasing $350 Billion in Market Value
The technology sector experienced a dramatic shock as shares of Broadcom plunged 16% in a single trading session, wiping out approximately $350 billion in market capitalization. The sharp decline stunned investors and analysts alike, marking one of the largest single-day value destructions ever recorded by a major technology company. The selloff highlights how quickly market […] The post Broadcom Drops 16% in a Single Day, Erasing $350 Billion in Market Value appeared first on Tekedia.
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Bitmine’s Unrealized Ethereum Losses Surge to $8.8 Billion as Company Pursues High-Yield Preferred Stock Offering
Bitmine has found itself at the center of market attention after reports revealed that the company’s unrealized losses on its Ethereum holdings have expanded to an astonishing $8.8 billion. At the same time, the firm has filed for a preferred stock offering designed to provide investors with a 9.5% annual percentage yield (APY), a move […] The post Bitmine’s Unrealized Ethereum Losses Surge to $8.8 Billion as Company Pursues High-Yield Preferred Stock Offering appeared first on Tekedia.
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Anthropic Picks Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley to Lead IPO
The selection of underwriters for a public offering is often a signal event in the lifecycle of a high-growth private company, and the reported decision by Anthropic to appoint Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley as lead IPO advisors places the artificial intelligence firm squarely within the most elite tier of capital markets preparation. An initial […] The post Anthropic Picks Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley to Lead IPO appeared first on Tekedia.
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SpaceX’s Sky-High Valuation and Uber’s Workforce Cuts Reflect Diverging Challenges in Tech
The technology sector continues to demonstrate both extraordinary ambition and difficult realities. Two recent developments highlight this contrast: SpaceX is reportedly targeting a staggering valuation of $1.765 trillion, while Uber has joined a growing list of major technology companies reducing its workforce. SpaceX, the private aerospace company founded by Elon Musk, has become one of […] The post SpaceX’s Sky-High Valuation and Uber’s Workforce Cuts Reflect Diverging Challenges in Tech appeared first on Tekedia.
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Why Prediction Markets and On-Chain Data Signal Rising Downside Risk
Bitcoin has long been known for its dramatic price swings, but recent developments in prediction markets suggest that investors are increasingly preparing for a significant downside move. Across major forecasting platforms, traders are placing bets that Bitcoin could fall below the $60,000 mark in the coming months. While prediction markets are not always correct, the […] The post Why Prediction Markets and On-Chain Data Signal Rising Downside Risk appeared first on Tekedia.
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