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Bitcoin Retraces Above $77,000 as US And Iran Move Towards Historic Deal Agreement
Bitcoin has surged back above the $77,000 prize zone, after President Donald Trump announced that a peace agreement with Iran has been largely negotiated,  with final details expected soon. The deal includes reopening the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, a move that immediately eased geopolitical tensions and triggered a sharp risk-on rally across crypto markets. […] The post Bitcoin Retraces Above $77,000 as US And Iran Move Towards Historic Deal Agreement appeared first on Tekedia.
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Nvidia CEO Presses Super Micro to Comply with Authorities As Taiwan Opens First AI Server Smuggling Probe
Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang has called on Super Micro Computer to strengthen compliance controls after Taiwanese authorities detained three individuals over alleged fraudulent declarations tied to artificial intelligence servers assembled for the US chipmaker’s ecosystem. The case, which prosecutors say involves the suspected misrepresentation of AI server shipments for export, marks Taiwan’s first known […] The post Nvidia CEO Presses Super Micro to Comply with Authorities As Taiwan Opens First AI Server Smuggling Probe appeared first on Tekedia.
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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Says China is Part of Its New $200bn Market
Nvidia Chief Executive Jensen Huang signaled that the company still sees China as a critical long-term growth market, even as Washington tightens export controls and Beijing accelerates efforts to build a domestic semiconductor ecosystem capable of challenging American dominance. Speaking in Taipei on Saturday ahead of Computex, Huang said Nvidia’s projected $200 billion market opportunity […] The post Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Says China is Part of Its New $200bn Market appeared first on Tekedia.
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Anthropic’s Mythos Delivers Striking Early Results In AI-Driven Cybersecurity, Found More Than 10,000 Vulnerabilities
Anthropic has released its first progress report on Project Glasswing, the ambitious cybersecurity initiative launched in April aimed at turning advanced AI into a powerful defensive weapon against AI-powered cyberattacks. Powered by the unreleased Claude Mythos Preview model, the project has already produced impressive outcomes in its first month, uncovering more than 10,000 vulnerabilities across […] The post Anthropic’s Mythos Delivers Striking Early Results In AI-Driven Cybersecurity, Found More Than 10,000 Vulnerabilities appeared first on Tekedia.
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Elon Musk’s Shifting Energy Vision: SpaceX Filing Reveals xAI’s Heavy Reliance on Natural Gas as Tesla’s Clean Energy Master Plan Takes a Backseat
Elon Musk’s companies are showing signs of divergent priorities in their energy strategy. While Tesla has long championed an electrified, solar-powered future, a new SpaceX IPO filing highlights how Musk’s xAI is leaning heavily on fossil fuels to power its rapidly expanding AI infrastructure — raising questions about whether the original Tesla Master Plans are […] The post Elon Musk’s Shifting Energy Vision: SpaceX Filing Reveals xAI’s Heavy Reliance on Natural Gas as Tesla’s Clean Energy Master Plan Takes a Backseat appeared first on Tekedia.
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Why Consumers Are Rethinking Traditional Luxury Purchases
Shifting Definitions of Luxury Luxury has long been associated with exclusivity, heritage, and high price tags. Yet today’s consumers are questioning whether those markers truly define value. Increasingly, people are drawn to brands that prioritise transparency, sustainability, and individuality over mere status symbols. This shift reflects a broader cultural movement where luxury is no longer […] The post Why Consumers Are Rethinking Traditional Luxury Purchases appeared first on Tekedia.
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What 9 PM Staying Indoors Rumour Reveals About Nigerians’ Collective Memory
On the evening of May 23, 2026, an unusual anxiety swept through parts of Nigeria. Across cities in the Southwest, particularly Ibadan, rumours spread rapidly that everyone must remain indoors by 9 PM to avoid an impending danger. Shops closed early. Roads became congested with people rushing home. Families warned one another to stay inside. […] The post What 9 PM Staying Indoors Rumour Reveals About Nigerians’ Collective Memory appeared first on Tekedia.
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When Silence Hurts: How Professor Ojebuyi Used Communication to Improve Lives and Strengthen Communities
Many of society’s deepest problems do not begin with a lack of hospitals, policies, or programmes. Sometimes, they begin with silence. Silence between parents and children about sexuality and health. Silence between married couples about family planning. Silence created by fear and misinformation surrounding HIV/AIDS. Silence between institutions and young people struggling to find opportunities […] The post When Silence Hurts: How Professor Ojebuyi Used Communication to Improve Lives and Strengthen Communities appeared first on Tekedia.
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Uber Makes $11.5bn Takeover Bid for Delivery Hero in High-Stakes Food Delivery Battle With DoorDash
Uber Technologies has launched an aggressive bid to tighten its grip on the global food delivery market, proposing to acquire the shares of Delivery Hero it does not already own in a move that could reshape competition across Europe, the Middle East, and other fast-growing emerging markets. The proposed €33-per-share offer, first reported by Bloomberg […] The post Uber Makes $11.5bn Takeover Bid for Delivery Hero in High-Stakes Food Delivery Battle With DoorDash appeared first on Tekedia.
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DeepSeek Slashes AI Prices Permanently as China’s Chip Push Intensifies Pressure on Global Rivals
Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek has permanently reduced prices for its flagship V4-Pro model by 75%, signaling an aggressive escalation in China’s AI pricing war as domestic firms race to challenge U.S. dominance while adapting to Washington’s semiconductor restrictions. The move sharply lowers the cost of accessing one of China’s most advanced large language models […] The post DeepSeek Slashes AI Prices Permanently as China’s Chip Push Intensifies Pressure on Global Rivals appeared first on Tekedia.
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U.S.-Iran Talks Show Incremental Progress but Remain Deadlocked Over Uranium Stockpile and Strait of Hormuz Control
The United States and Iran have signaled cautious progress toward ending their conflict, with significant gaps remaining on two core issues: Tehran’s stockpile of enriched uranium and any potential system of tolls or control over the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Thursday there were “good signs” that […] The post U.S.-Iran Talks Show Incremental Progress but Remain Deadlocked Over Uranium Stockpile and Strait of Hormuz Control appeared first on Tekedia.
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Standard Chartered CEO Bill Winters Apologizes for “Lower-Value Human Capital” Remarks on AI Job Cuts Amid Regulatory Scrutiny
Standard Chartered CEO Bill Winters has apologized for the distress caused by his comments describing the replacement of “lower-value human capital” with technology, but stopped short of retracting the statement as the bank pushes ahead with plans to cut more than 7,000 jobs over the next four years. In a LinkedIn post on Friday, Winters […] The post Standard Chartered CEO Bill Winters Apologizes for “Lower-Value Human Capital” Remarks on AI Job Cuts Amid Regulatory Scrutiny appeared first on Tekedia.
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Here are the  phones getting the Android 17 update
Only Google, Samsung, Motorola, OnePlus, OPPO, Xiaomi, and Honor have officially confirmed devices so far.
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Consequences of Sharing Oyo School Abduction Photos
The abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State has generated national grief, fear, and outrage. Images and reports linked to the attack have circulated rapidly across WhatsApp groups, Facebook pages, blogs, and news platforms. Among the most emotionally charged materials is a widely shared image reportedly showing one of […] The post Consequences of Sharing Oyo School Abduction Photos appeared first on Tekedia.
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British Bodycote shares jumped 19% As U.S-based Apollo tables $2bn Takeover Bid
Shares of Bodycote surged on Friday after the British engineering services group disclosed it had received a conditional £1.52 billion ($2.04 billion) takeover proposal from U.S. private equity giant Apollo Global Management, underscoring the continued wave of foreign interest in undervalued London-listed companies. Apollo’s all-cash approach of 885 pence per share represents a premium of […] The post British Bodycote shares jumped 19% As U.S-based Apollo tables $2bn Takeover Bid appeared first on Tekedia.
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SpaceX Introduces Staggered Lock-Up Release in IPO Plan to Smooth Post-Listing Trading and Reward Performance
SpaceX is planning an innovative, performance-linked approach to its share lock-up period ahead of its much-anticipated IPO, allowing certain shareholders to sell portions of their holdings earlier than the traditional 180-day restriction, according to a company filing. The structure is designed to prevent a massive wave of shares from flooding the market simultaneously — a […] The post SpaceX Introduces Staggered Lock-Up Release in IPO Plan to Smooth Post-Listing Trading and Reward Performance appeared first on Tekedia.
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Bitcoin Plunges Below $75,000 as Liquidations Hit Hard
Bitcoin plunged below the $75,000 mark in a sharp market downturn that sent shockwaves across the cryptocurrency industry, as billions of dollars in leveraged positions were wiped out within hours. The crypto asset has reportedly broken a key psychological level, briefly trading as low as $74,988 today amid heightened market volatility. According to reports, over […] The post Bitcoin Plunges Below $75,000 as Liquidations Hit Hard appeared first on Tekedia.
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The 45-20-20-15 Plan: Ndubuisi Ekekwe’s Financial Blueprint for Young Professionals
Career is more than making money. Yet, money has a way of reducing many inconveniences of life. That is why I still find it strange that a young person can attend a university for four or five years and graduate without anyone making a deliberate effort to educate him or her on personal economy and […] The post The 45-20-20-15 Plan: Ndubuisi Ekekwe’s Financial Blueprint for Young Professionals appeared first on Tekedia.
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Trump Allocating Capital into Diversified Basket of Quantum Computing Companies
Reports indicate that the administration of President Donald Trump has begun allocating capital into a diversified basket of quantum computing companies, signaling a renewed strategic focus on next-generation computational infrastructure. The move reflects a broader geopolitical competition over Quantum Computing capabilities, as nations race to secure advantages in cryptography, materials science, and artificial intelligence workloads. […] The post Trump Allocating Capital into Diversified Basket of Quantum Computing Companies appeared first on Tekedia.
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Samsung One UI 8 vs 8.5 vs 9: What Galaxy users should know
One UI 8.5 first arrived on the Galaxy S26 series earlier in 2026 and began rolling out to older Galaxy phones on May 6, 2026.
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Digital Nomads: Africans from 30 countries could spend $871 million more to enter the US
Africans from 30 countries could soon lock up at least $871 million yearly under expanded US visa bond rules that require some first-time travellers to deposit up to $15,000 before entering America for business, tourism, conferences, or family visits.
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JPMorgan Sees S&P 500 Surging to 9,000 as AI Boom Rewrites Wall Street Expectations
Strategists at JPMorgan Chase are floating a scenario that would have seemed implausible only a few years ago: the S&P 500 climbing past 9,000 by mid-2027, powered by a deeper and more transformative artificial intelligence boom than markets currently anticipate. The projection, outlined by JPMorgan Private Bank strategists Kriti Gupta and Nick Roberts, implies roughly […] The post JPMorgan Sees S&P 500 Surging to 9,000 as AI Boom Rewrites Wall Street Expectations appeared first on Tekedia.
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Reddit Shares Slid 6% As Meta’s New ‘Forum’ App Rattles Investors Amid Intense Battle for Online Communities
Shares of Reddit slid about 6% on Friday after investors reacted to signs that Meta Platforms is once again attempting to challenge Reddit’s dominance in online discussion forums with a new experimental app called Forum. The app, currently being tested on Apple’s iOS platform, is tied to Facebook Groups and is designed to facilitate topic-based […] The post Reddit Shares Slid 6% As Meta’s New ‘Forum’ App Rattles Investors Amid Intense Battle for Online Communities appeared first on Tekedia.
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Ethereum’s Onchain Conviction Strengthens Even as Price Struggles, MoonPay Acquires Decent and Launches MoonPay Trade
Ethereum’s onchain conviction continues to strengthen even as its market price struggles to keep pace with competing layer one narratives across the digital asset ecosystem. Ethereum’s onchain conviction remains strong despite price weakness near $2,130. Over 39 million ETH, about 31% of supply, is staked. Exchange balances fell to 14.8 million ETH, the lowest since […] The post Ethereum’s Onchain Conviction Strengthens Even as Price Struggles, MoonPay Acquires Decent and Launches MoonPay Trade appeared first on Tekedia.
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U.S.-China AI Rivalry Expands Across Asia After Trump-Xi Meeting, Washington Pushes for American Tech Adoption
The United States is intensifying efforts to ensure American artificial intelligence technologies become embedded across Asian markets, opening a new front in the escalating technological rivalry between Washington and Beijing. Speaking on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation trade ministers’ meeting in Suzhou, senior U.S. State Department official Casey K. Mace said Washington is […] The post U.S.-China AI Rivalry Expands Across Asia After Trump-Xi Meeting, Washington Pushes for American Tech Adoption appeared first on Tekedia.
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Trump Pulls Back on AI Oversight Order Amid Internal Republican Divide Over Cybersecurity Risks
U.S. President Donald Trump abruptly halted plans to sign a long-awaited executive order on artificial intelligence after concerns emerged inside the White House and among influential allies that the proposal could slow America’s AI race with China and create the foundation for future federal control over advanced models. A draft of the order obtained by […] The post Trump Pulls Back on AI Oversight Order Amid Internal Republican Divide Over Cybersecurity Risks appeared first on Tekedia.
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Elon Musk’s Fortune Hits Record $722bn After SpaceX IPO Filing Removes Major Leverage Assumption
Elon Musk’s estimated net worth surged by $45 billion on Thursday to a new all-time high of $722 billion, propelled by fresh transparency from SpaceX’s IPO prospectus that dramatically lowered perceived risks tied to his personal finances. The Bloomberg Billionaires Index adjusted after the filing revealed that Musk had pledged far fewer SpaceX shares as […] The post Elon Musk’s Fortune Hits Record $722bn After SpaceX IPO Filing Removes Major Leverage Assumption appeared first on Tekedia.
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Wall Street Rally Extends as Iran Diplomacy, Earnings Strength Push Dow to Record High
U.S. stocks climbed sharply on Friday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average hitting an intraday record high, as investors grew more optimistic that diplomatic efforts could prevent a deeper Middle East conflict. The rally shows how investors continue to prioritize earnings momentum and the artificial intelligence spending boom even as geopolitical risks, elevated oil prices, […] The post Wall Street Rally Extends as Iran Diplomacy, Earnings Strength Push Dow to Record High appeared first on Tekedia.
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Escalating Personal Security Risks Surrounding Digital-asset Wealth
In a stark reminder of the escalating personal security risks surrounding digital-asset wealth, reports indicate that the wife of a senior executive at The Sandbox has been targeted in a kidnapping attempt linked to crypto-related motives. The incident, still under investigation, underscores how high-profile figures within the blockchain industry and their families are increasingly being […] The post Escalating Personal Security Risks Surrounding Digital-asset Wealth appeared first on Tekedia.
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Binance Expands Derivatives Suite by Launching a Pre-IPO Perpetual Platform
Binance has reportedly expanded its derivatives suite by launching a pre-IPO perpetuals platform, introducing a new category of synthetic exposure to private-market equities. The initiative, positioned at the intersection of crypto-native liquidity and traditional venture valuation cycles, allows traders to speculate on the perceived valuation trajectory of late-stage private companies before formal public listings. The […] The post Binance Expands Derivatives Suite by Launching a Pre-IPO Perpetual Platform appeared first on Tekedia.
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Blockchain.com Reportedly Files for an Initial Public Offering (IPO)
Blockchain.com has reportedly filed for an initial public offering, marking another milestone in the gradual convergence between digital asset infrastructure firms and traditional capital markets. The move signals renewed confidence in public market appetite for crypto-native business models after years of volatility regulatory uncertainty and cyclical downturns across the digital asset sector. If successful the […] The post Blockchain.com Reportedly Files for an Initial Public Offering (IPO) appeared first on Tekedia.
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Spotify and UMG Just Made AI Remixes Official: Here Is What That Means for You
Spotify and UMG Just Made AI Remixes Official: Here Is What That Means for You Imagine taking a Burna Boy track and turning it into a lo-fi study version. Or taking a Wizkid… TechCity
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Branch confirms layoffs in Kenya and Nigeria despite profitable year
Branch said both its Kenya and Nigeria businesses remained profitable last year, while the group posted roughly $30 million in global profit for 2025.
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Safaricom updates My OneApp to support Airtel, roaming users
The change removes one of the biggest friction points surrounding My OneApp, particularly among diaspora users.
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New Orange-backed subsea cable to connect Nigeria, 19 other countries
Global telecommunications operator Orange is backing a new 20,000-kilometre subsea cable project that will link Nigeria and nearly 20 other countries in Africa and Europe. 
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SuperRare-style 1/1 NFT Infrastructure Experiences a Mint Authorization Bug
A reported duplicate 1/1 mint exploit on a platform like SuperRare-style NFT infrastructure is less about breaking cryptography and more about abusing weaknesses in mint authorization, metadata integrity, or off-chain provenance verification. In other words, the exploit is almost always systemic, not blockchain-level duplication of an existing token. The SuperRare-style authorization bug refers to a […] The post SuperRare-style 1/1 NFT Infrastructure Experiences a Mint Authorization Bug appeared first on Tekedia.
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