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Amazon Shares Plunged 7% on Massive AI CAPEX
Amazon (AMZN) shares are down over 7% reports cite around 7-8%, with some as high as 8-9% at points in premarket. This follows the company’s Q4 2025 earnings release, where it reported a slight miss on EPS expectations but a revenue beat. The main pressure comes from guidance for massive capital expenditures (capex) of about […] The post Amazon Shares Plunged 7% on Massive AI CAPEX appeared first on Tekedia.
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$2.24B Drop in Stablecoin Market Cap Highlights Liquidity Withdrawal 
The combined market capitalization of the top 12 stablecoins dropped by $2.24 billion over a 10-day period. This occurred amid broader crypto market weakness, with Bitcoin falling to around $69,000 in some reports, though timelines vary across sources tying back to late 2025 corrections extending into early 2026. This decline was interpreted as a signal […] The post $2.24B Drop in Stablecoin Market Cap Highlights Liquidity Withdrawal  appeared first on Tekedia.
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Tether USDT Surpassed 500M Users Milestone 
Tether (USDT), the world’s largest stablecoin, has achieved a significant milestone by surpassing 500 million users, with recent reports indicating the figure has climbed even higher to around 534 million as of early 2026. This growth was detailed in Tether’s Q4 2025 USD Market Report released in early February 2026. The stablecoin added an estimated […] The post Tether USDT Surpassed 500M Users Milestone  appeared first on Tekedia.
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German Exports Showed Positive Turn in Late 2025, as German-Swiss Consortium Wins Contract for Danish Driverless Railway
German exports showed a positive turn in late 2025, with a surprising surge at the end of the year helping the country achieve overall annual growth after two years of declines. According to data released by Germany’s Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) exports in December 2025 rose by 4.0% month-on-month compared to November, reaching €133.3 billion. […] The post German Exports Showed Positive Turn in Late 2025, as German-Swiss Consortium Wins Contract for Danish Driverless Railway appeared first on Tekedia.
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Amazon’s $200 Billion AI Bet Triggers Stock Rout as Investors Question Timing of Returns
Amazon shares sank 11% in extended trading on Thursday after the company laid out plans to spend as much as $200 billion on capital expenditures, a figure that has sharpened Wall Street’s unease about how far, and how fast, Big Tech is willing to go in the race to dominate artificial intelligence infrastructure. The scale […] The post Amazon’s $200 Billion AI Bet Triggers Stock Rout as Investors Question Timing of Returns appeared first on Tekedia.
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CME Group Eyeing a Coin and Could be more than Stablecoins 
Wall Street is eyeing a CME Coin, and it could matter more than Stablecoins. This stems from comments made by CME Chairman and CEO Terry Duffy during the company’s Q4 2025 earnings call. CME Group is actively exploring the launch of its own proprietary digital token, often referred to in coverage as a “CME Coin.” […] The post CME Group Eyeing a Coin and Could be more than Stablecoins  appeared first on Tekedia.
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ZKP Crypto’s $100M Infrastrucure Backing Goes Viral in February While Mutuum & Bitcoin Hyper Fall Behind
The February 2026 presale market is increasingly shaped by proven progress rather than future promises. Market participants now focus on real delivery instead of vision alone when deciding the best crypto to buy now. Several ongoing presales highlight how the development stage impacts risk and confidence. Zero Knowledge Proof (ZKP) enters with infrastructure already running, […] The post ZKP Crypto’s $100M Infrastrucure Backing Goes Viral in February While Mutuum & Bitcoin Hyper Fall Behind appeared first on Tekedia.
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AI Takes Center Stage at Super Bowl 2026: Record $8M Ad Slots Filled by Tech Giants and Startups Showcasing Consumer and Enterprise Tools
Super Bowl LX, set for February 8, at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, is poised to become the biggest showcase yet for artificial intelligence companies, with major players and emerging startups spending record sums—averaging $8 million per 30-second spot, with some reaching $10 million—to reach an expected audience of up to 130 million viewers. […] The post AI Takes Center Stage at Super Bowl 2026: Record $8M Ad Slots Filled by Tech Giants and Startups Showcasing Consumer and Enterprise Tools appeared first on Tekedia.
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BlockDAG’s Fixed $0.00025 Price and Full Token Delivery at Launch Draws Attention as Shiba Inu, Ondo Search for Direction
Crypto markets are shifting as investors weigh risk, value, and timing. Recent price action shows mixed signals from established tokens. The shiba inu price is holding a key support zone, hinting at a balance between buyers and sellers. At the same time, the ondo crypto price remains under pressure despite major platform expansions, showing that […] The post BlockDAG’s Fixed $0.00025 Price and Full Token Delivery at Launch Draws Attention as Shiba Inu, Ondo Search for Direction appeared first on Tekedia.
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The Greatest Prize in Casino History: Here’s Why the World is Rushing to Spartans.com!
Online gambling sites launch deals every day. Free spins. Cash drops. Weekly draws. Most of them fade into the background, boring and repetitive. Spartans decided to do something impossible to ignore. The Mansory Koenigsegg Jesko Spartans Edition is a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. This is not a standard model you can buy at a showroom. This isn’t […] The post The Greatest Prize in Casino History: Here’s Why the World is Rushing to Spartans.com! appeared first on Tekedia.
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“HODL” – Michael Saylor Doubles Down as Bitcoin Dips Amidst Bearish Concern
As Bitcoin slips below the $60,000 mark, reigniting bearish fears across the crypto market, MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor remains unfazed. Doubling down on his long-held conviction, Saylor’s emphatic post on X, “HODL”, signals unwavering confidence in Bitcoin’s long-term value even as short-term volatility rattles investors. The four-letter post arrived at the exact moment Bitcoin was […] The post “HODL” – Michael Saylor Doubles Down as Bitcoin Dips Amidst Bearish Concern appeared first on Tekedia.
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Thailand Actively Advancing Regulations to Integrate Digital Assets into its Financial System 
Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been actively advancing regulations to integrate digital assets more deeply into its financial system. Thailand approved its first spot Bitcoin ETF in 2024 initially for institutional investors. By late 2025, the SEC announced plans to broaden this to include other cryptocurrencies like Ethereum and potentially diversified “basket” products. […] The post Thailand Actively Advancing Regulations to Integrate Digital Assets into its Financial System  appeared first on Tekedia.
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Here’s How to Secure a 33% Guaranteed Return with Spartans’ Automated CashRake & Instant Payouts
The global online gambling scene in 2026 looks nothing like it did five years ago. What was once a scattered industry of basic odds and promos has grown into a $100 billion digital entertainment world. Mobile play is the norm. Crypto is the standard. Real-time data drives every move. Players have grown smarter and faster, […] The post Here’s How to Secure a 33% Guaranteed Return with Spartans’ Automated CashRake & Instant Payouts appeared first on Tekedia.
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A Look At Paper Bitcoin, ETFs and MicroStrategy’s Unrealized Losses 
The distinction between Spot Bitcoin (actual, on-chain BTC held in wallets or direct custody) and Paper Bitcoin; synthetic or derivative claims like exchange balances, ETF shares, futures, lending positions, or unallocated accounts that represent exposure without necessarily backing every unit with real coins. This split creates what many analysts call a structural supply imbalance, where […] The post A Look At Paper Bitcoin, ETFs and MicroStrategy’s Unrealized Losses  appeared first on Tekedia.
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Liquidations Accelerate in Crypto Market as Leverage Unwinds
A classic deleveraging cascade is where falling prices trigger forced closures of leveraged positions especially long bets, creating additional selling pressure that pushes prices lower in a self-reinforcing loop. What’s Happening Right Now The crypto market has been experiencing sharp sell-offs, with Bitcoin dropping significantly recently testing lows around $60,000–$65,000 in some reports, down roughly […] The post Liquidations Accelerate in Crypto Market as Leverage Unwinds appeared first on Tekedia.
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Digital Nomads: How 67 countries shaped this risk analyst’s view of African tech 
Staying close to communities in what Hautefeuille labels as being ‘on the ground’ has helped her realise that places that are very misunderstood from the outside. 
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Fintechs lead Africa’s digital maturity, but insurers post strongest gains in 2025
The report shows that more than half of institutions now consider themselves digitally mature, with 54% reporting advanced digital capabilities, up from 48% in 2024.
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RBI Holds Rates at 5.25% as Trade Deals Ease External Risks, Shifting Focus to Liquidity and Transmission
India’s central bank is signaling a prolonged pause on rate cuts, betting that trade relief from Washington and Brussels will cushion growth even as global risks mount. India’s central bank kept its policy rate unchanged on Friday, opting for caution as newly secured trade deals with the United States and the European Union reshape the […] The post RBI Holds Rates at 5.25% as Trade Deals Ease External Risks, Shifting Focus to Liquidity and Transmission appeared first on Tekedia.
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Polymarket Files to Trademark POLY and $POLY 
Polymarket’s parent company, Blockratize Inc., has filed trademark applications for “POLY” and “$POLY” with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Polymarket is preparing to launch its own native token, likely called $POLY.Key details from reports: The filings cover categories such as downloadable software for blockchain-based prediction markets, financial services involving virtual currency, cryptocurrency […] The post Polymarket Files to Trademark POLY and $POLY  appeared first on Tekedia.
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Stablecoins Supply Shrank Amid Crypto Volatility
Analytics from firms like Santiment highlighted a notable contraction in the market cap of major stablecoins, a drop of around $2.2–2.7 billion in top stablecoins like USDC and USDT. Normally, when investors sell riskier crypto assets like Bitcoin or altcoins during downturns, they park proceeds in stablecoins as “sidelines” within the ecosystem—preparing for potential re-entry […] The post Stablecoins Supply Shrank Amid Crypto Volatility appeared first on Tekedia.
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CasinoBonusesFinder: Redefining Bonus Discovery with Transparency and Smart Technology
How CasinoBonusesFinder Is Redefining Bonus Discovery Through Technology and Transparency Finding a genuinely usable casino promotion in the UK has become harder than it should be. Bonus lists go out of date quickly, terms are often vague, and many offers vanish just when a player tries to claim them. CasinoBonusesFinder was created to address exactly […] The post CasinoBonusesFinder: Redefining Bonus Discovery with Transparency and Smart Technology appeared first on Tekedia.
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Stellantis shares plunge 27% as costly reset exposes risks of racing ahead of EV demand
The scale of Stellantis’ writedown is less about one bad year and more about a strategic reckoning facing legacy carmakers caught between political ambition, consumer reality, and intensifying global competition. Shares in Stellantis suffered one of their steepest single-day falls in years on Friday after the automaker warned that a sweeping business reset would cost […] The post Stellantis shares plunge 27% as costly reset exposes risks of racing ahead of EV demand appeared first on Tekedia.
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Bitcoin Attempts Recovery, Retraces Above $70k After Dramatic Drop
Bitcoin is showing early signs of stabilization after a turbulent week, rebounding above the $70,000 level as buyers cautiously step back in. The recovery follows sharp volatility that rattled market sentiment, leaving investors weighing whether the move marks the start of a sustained rebound or just a temporary relief rally. This week, BTC traded to […] The post Bitcoin Attempts Recovery, Retraces Above $70k After Dramatic Drop appeared first on Tekedia.
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Ecobank Posts N1.27tn Profit Before Tax in 2025 as Interest Income and Fees Drive Pan-African Growth
Ecobank Transnational Incorporated closed the 2025 financial year with a strong earnings performance, underscoring the resilience of its pan-African banking model amid tighter financial conditions and rising credit risks across several of its core markets. The lender reported a profit before tax of N1.27 trillion for the year ended 31 December 2025, a 30% increase […] The post Ecobank Posts N1.27tn Profit Before Tax in 2025 as Interest Income and Fees Drive Pan-African Growth appeared first on Tekedia.
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Bithumb Fat-finger Mistake Resulted in 2000 BTC Losses 
An employee reportedly made a critical input error during a small promotional reward distribution intended as 2,000 KRW, or roughly $1.50 USD per eligible user, as a “random box prize.” Instead, due to mixing up the tickers/symbols typing BTC instead of KRW, hundreds of users were accidentally credited with large amounts of Bitcoin—totaling around 2,000 […] The post Bithumb Fat-finger Mistake Resulted in 2000 BTC Losses  appeared first on Tekedia.
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Perp DEXes Hit $70B Single Day Volume 
Perpetual decentralized exchanges (Perp DEXes) recorded over $70 billion in daily trading volume amid a significant market sell-off with notable deleveraging in BTC, ETH, SOL, etc. This marks the second-highest single-day volume ever for the sector. The all-time high remains October 10, 2025 often called the “10/10” or “1011” flash crash, when volumes hit around […] The post Perp DEXes Hit $70B Single Day Volume  appeared first on Tekedia.
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Tesla Maintains Foothold in China with Modest January Delivery Growth Amid Industry Slowdown and New Regulatory Headwinds
Tesla’s China-produced electric vehicle deliveries showed modest resilience in January 2026, rising 9% year-on-year to 69,129 units from 63,238 in January 2025, according to data published by the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) on Wednesday. The figures, which reflect shipments from Tesla’s Shanghai Gigafactory for both domestic sales and exports, placed Tesla third among major […] The post Tesla Maintains Foothold in China with Modest January Delivery Growth Amid Industry Slowdown and New Regulatory Headwinds appeared first on Tekedia.
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How to Build a Profitable Marketplace in Africa: Trust Infrastructure, Payments, and Lifecycle Email Marketing
The African ecommerce landscape presents one of the most compelling growth opportunities of our generation. With over 500 million internet users and a rapidly expanding middle class, entrepreneurs who crack the marketplace model here will build transformative businesses. But success demands more than ambition – it requires understanding the unique infrastructure challenges that separate thriving […] The post How to Build a Profitable Marketplace in Africa: Trust Infrastructure, Payments, and Lifecycle Email Marketing appeared first on Tekedia.
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Goldman Sachs Bets on AI Agents With Anthropic Partnership to Automate Core Banking Functions
Goldman Sachs is accelerating its bet on artificial intelligence, partnering with AI startup Anthropic to build autonomous agents that could fundamentally reshape how core banking functions are performed, from trade accounting to client onboarding. For the past six months, the Wall Street giant has been working closely with embedded Anthropic engineers to co-develop AI agents […] The post Goldman Sachs Bets on AI Agents With Anthropic Partnership to Automate Core Banking Functions appeared first on Tekedia.
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AI Boom Triggers Server CPU Crunch as Intel and AMD Reportedly Warn Chinese Customers of Lengthy Delays
The global artificial intelligence buildout is no longer straining only cutting-edge GPUs. It is now tightening the supply of the more traditional computing backbone that underpins data centers, cloud services, and enterprise IT. Fresh warnings from Intel and AMD to Chinese customers about server CPU shortages underscore how the AI infrastructure race is cascading through […] The post AI Boom Triggers Server CPU Crunch as Intel and AMD Reportedly Warn Chinese Customers of Lengthy Delays appeared first on Tekedia.
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“Money Can’t Buy Happiness”: Musk’s Tweet Stirs Debate As Cuban Weigh in Amid Scientific Perspective
The debate over whether money can buy happiness was reignited this week by Elon Musk’s somber tweet on Wednesday. The tweet, accompanied by a sad-face emoji, reads: “Whoever said ‘money can’t buy happiness’ really knew what they were talking about.” The post, from the world’s wealthiest individual with a net worth close to $1 trillion, […] The post “Money Can’t Buy Happiness”: Musk’s Tweet Stirs Debate As Cuban Weigh in Amid Scientific Perspective appeared first on Tekedia.
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South Africa and China Sign Framework Economic Partnership Agreement, Aiming for Duty-Free Export Access Amid U.S. Tariff Pressures
South Africa took a significant step toward deepening economic ties with China on Friday, when Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau signed a Framework Agreement on Economic Partnership for Shared Prosperity during a visit to Beijing. The agreement, described by the South African trade ministry as a foundation for securing duty-free access to the […] The post South Africa and China Sign Framework Economic Partnership Agreement, Aiming for Duty-Free Export Access Amid U.S. Tariff Pressures appeared first on Tekedia.
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Implications of U.S House of Representative Spending Package 
The US House of Representatives passed a major spending package, to end a partial government shutdown that had lasted about four days. The bill, a roughly $1.2 trillion appropriations measure, passed the House by a narrow bipartisan vote of 217-214. It included: Full-year funding through September 30, 2026 for most federal agencies and departments, such […] The post Implications of U.S House of Representative Spending Package  appeared first on Tekedia.
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China’s EV Market Faces Sharp Slowdown as BYD Hits Nearly Two-Year Low in January Sales
China’s electric vehicle sector, long a global growth engine, showed clear signs of strain in January 2026, with leading player BYD reporting its lowest monthly domestic sales in nearly two years amid weakening consumer demand, policy shifts, and intensifying price competition. The slowdown reflects broader challenges in the world’s largest auto market, where overcapacity, subsidy […] The post China’s EV Market Faces Sharp Slowdown as BYD Hits Nearly Two-Year Low in January Sales appeared first on Tekedia.
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Alibaba, Tencent, and Volcano Engine integrate OpenClaw as Big Tech Embraces Always-On AI Agents
The viral AI agent OpenClaw, previously known as Clawdbot and later Moltbot, is gaining rapid traction in China, where major technology companies have begun integrating the tool into their cloud and workplace ecosystems, accelerating its adoption among developers and everyday users. Its fast-growing adoption in China, backed by integrations from some of the country’s largest […] The post Alibaba, Tencent, and Volcano Engine integrate OpenClaw as Big Tech Embraces Always-On AI Agents appeared first on Tekedia.
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Scam Signal launches in South Africa to tackle APP fraud and combat financial crime
Last year, fraud in South Africa resulted in financial losses approaching three billion rand. Recognising the scale of this challenge, cross-industry collaboration between the mobile, banking and technology sectors is providing critical defences against financial crime South Africa is the second country to launch the Scam Signal, following its successful deployment in the UK to […]
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