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The Government’s Bitcoin Wallet Stirs the Market Again
Markets are often moved by numbers, but sometimes they are moved by whispers. A wallet address can become a headline, a transaction can become a rumor, and a few dozen Bitcoin can cast a shadow far larger than their actual value. That is the atmosphere surrounding the latest movement from a wallet associated with seized […] The post The Government’s Bitcoin Wallet Stirs the Market Again appeared first on Tekedia.
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Gold Holds Above $4,600 as Inflation, Yields and the Dollar Test Bullion’s August Rally
Gold stood firm above $4,600 an ounce on Thursday, reclaiming some of the ground it lost in the previous session as investors weighed a hotter-than-expected inflation reading against the metal’s remarkable August advance. Bullion rose as much as 0.7%, showing that despite pressure from a stronger dollar and rising Treasury yields, the appetite for gold […] The post Gold Holds Above $4,600 as Inflation, Yields and the Dollar Test Bullion’s August Rally appeared first on Tekedia.
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Marvell Shares Slide as AI Expectations Outrun Strong Earnings and $18bn Revenue Outlook
Marvell Technology shares fell about 8% in premarket trading on Friday even after the chipmaker delivered stronger-than-expected second-quarter results and raised its long-term revenue outlook, highlighting how demanding investor expectations have become across the AI semiconductor industry. The reaction was less a verdict on Marvell’s current business than a warning about the burden of expectations […] The post Marvell Shares Slide as AI Expectations Outrun Strong Earnings and $18bn Revenue Outlook appeared first on Tekedia.
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Bitcoin, Nvidia and the Changing Shape of the Market
Bitcoin has returned to the center of the global macro conversation, climbing toward $81,000 as investors position themselves around one of the defining moments of the week: Kevin Warsh’s first keynote at Jackson Hole. Across equities, artificial intelligence, gold, and monetary markets, capital is moving in ways that suggest investors are reassessing Bitcoin’s role. The […] The post Bitcoin, Nvidia and the Changing Shape of the Market appeared first on Tekedia.
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Beyond the Model: Why Infrastructure Discipline Will Decide the Next Phase of Enterprise AI – An Interview With Quali CEO Lior Koriat
In the race to operationalize artificial intelligence at scale, enterprises are discovering that model performance alone is no longer the decisive factor. As organizations commit to multi-year investments in expensive GPU capacity and complex hybrid environments, a quieter but more consequential challenge has emerged: how to govern that infrastructure with the same discipline once reserved […] The post Beyond the Model: Why Infrastructure Discipline Will Decide the Next Phase of Enterprise AI – An Interview With Quali CEO Lior Koriat appeared first on Tekedia.
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Hackers Used Cursor, SpaceX-Linked AI Coding Agent to Target Companies, Report Says
Russian-speaking cybercriminals used Cursor, an AI coding assistant now owned by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, to accelerate attacks against at least seven companies earlier this year, according to cybersecurity startup Gambit Security and data Reuters reviewed. The campaign provides another example of how commercially available AI systems are being repurposed by criminals to automate parts of […] The post Hackers Used Cursor, SpaceX-Linked AI Coding Agent to Target Companies, Report Says appeared first on Tekedia.
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Iran’s Oil Exports Plunge as Trump Uses Hormuz Blockade to Intensify Economic Pressure on Tehran
Iranian crude oil exports have collapsed in August as President Donald Trump’s administration relies increasingly on a naval blockade and financial sanctions to squeeze Tehran into accepting a deal to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has loaded about 260,000 barrels per day of crude for export at its ports so far this month, […] The post Iran’s Oil Exports Plunge as Trump Uses Hormuz Blockade to Intensify Economic Pressure on Tehran appeared first on Tekedia.
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OPay Plans Nigerian Exchange Listing as Fintech Giant Eyes $4 Billion U.S. IPO
OPay is preparing to list its shares on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), according to sources cited by NairaMetrics, potentially setting the stage for one of the most significant technology listings in the history of Nigeria’s capital market. The fintech company is expected to formally announce plans for the domestic listing soon, although the timing, valuation, […] The post OPay Plans Nigerian Exchange Listing as Fintech Giant Eyes $4 Billion U.S. IPO appeared first on Tekedia.
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Claude Cowork Launches Built-In Browser, Expanding AI’s Role in Everyday Work
Anthropic’s Claude Cowork is taking another step toward becoming a more capable workplace assistant with the launch of a built-in browser. The development represents a significant evolution in how users interact with artificial intelligence. Moving beyond traditional chat interfaces and toward systems that can actively navigate digital environments to complete tasks. The introduction of a […] The post Claude Cowork Launches Built-In Browser, Expanding AI’s Role in Everyday Work appeared first on Tekedia.
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OpenAI, Anthropic, Microsoft Join 116-Entity Push for Stronger Cyber Defenses as AI Attacks Accelerate
OpenAI, Anthropic, Microsoft, Advanced Micro Devices and more than 100 other companies and organizations have called on businesses and governments to urgently strengthen cybersecurity defenses as increasingly capable artificial intelligence systems raise the speed and sophistication of cyberattacks. The 116 signatories said organizations have a limited window to improve their defenses before AI-driven attacks become […] The post OpenAI, Anthropic, Microsoft Join 116-Entity Push for Stronger Cyber Defenses as AI Attacks Accelerate appeared first on Tekedia.
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Crypto Investors Eye NFTs and Memecoins as DeFi Security Risks Persist
The crypto market continues to demonstrate the contrasting forces shaping the digital-asset industry, with renewed enthusiasm for NFTs and memecoins unfolding alongside another major decentralized-finance security incident. Three developments in particular are attracting attention: ACK’s launch of 9,999 Argonauts, the continued strength of Robinhood-listed memes with CASHCAT reaching a new all-time high, and an ongoing […] The post Crypto Investors Eye NFTs and Memecoins as DeFi Security Risks Persist appeared first on Tekedia.
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Coinbase Expands BTC-Backed Mortgages as Bitcoin Moves Deeper Into Traditional Finance
Coinbase is expanding the role of Bitcoin in the mortgage market, highlighting how the world’s largest cryptocurrency is increasingly moving beyond trading and investment into mainstream financial services. The development reflects a broader push to make Bitcoin-backed lending more accessible while giving cryptocurrency holders another way to unlock liquidity without selling their digital assets. The […] The post Coinbase Expands BTC-Backed Mortgages as Bitcoin Moves Deeper Into Traditional Finance appeared first on Tekedia.
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Pump.fun Adds HyperEVM Support as SAVE ETH NFT Collection Launches on FWA
The crypto ecosystem continues to expand across networks and digital asset categories as Pump.fun adds support for HyperEVM while the SAVE ETH NFT collection launches on FWA. The two developments highlight a broader trend in the industry: users, creators, and liquidity are increasingly moving across blockchain ecosystems in search of lower costs, new audiences, and […] The post Pump.fun Adds HyperEVM Support as SAVE ETH NFT Collection Launches on FWA appeared first on Tekedia.
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Anthropic Unveils Hardware Standard To Help AI Agents Control Machines As It Pushes Into Physical World
Anthropic on Thursday unveiled a new interface designed to make it easier for artificial intelligence agents to communicate with and operate programmable machines, marking a deeper push by the Claude developer into robotics, scientific equipment and industrial automation. The Model Hardware Standard, or MHS, is intended to provide a common way for AI agents to […] The post Anthropic Unveils Hardware Standard To Help AI Agents Control Machines As It Pushes Into Physical World appeared first on Tekedia.
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Z.ai Claims New AI Model Runs Entirely on Chinese Chips, Shares Rise 8%
Chinese artificial intelligence company Z.ai said on Wednesday that its latest model can handle online requests entirely on domestically produced semiconductors, underpinning the rapid push by China’s AI industry to reduce its reliance on foreign chips amid tightening U.S. technology restrictions. Z.ai said its new GLM-5.3-Flash model was powered by 100,000 China-made chips to process […] The post Z.ai Claims New AI Model Runs Entirely on Chinese Chips, Shares Rise 8% appeared first on Tekedia.
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Salesforce Raises Outlook As Partnership With Anthropic Strengthens Its Case Against The “Saaspocalypse”
Salesforce raised its full-year revenue and profit forecasts on Wednesday and deepened its partnership with Anthropic, giving investors fresh evidence that the rise of generative AI may be creating a new growth engine for the enterprise software giant rather than simply threatening its traditional business. Shares of Salesforce jumped 14% in extended trading after the […] The post Salesforce Raises Outlook As Partnership With Anthropic Strengthens Its Case Against The “Saaspocalypse” appeared first on Tekedia.
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Why Stablecoins Are Becoming a Strategic Priority for Banks
The banking industry is entering a new phase in the stablecoin race, with more than a dozen major financial institutions moving forward with plans to develop or support stablecoin projects. The shift marks a significant change in attitude from traditional banks, many of which previously viewed privately issued digital currencies as a competitive threat to […] The post Why Stablecoins Are Becoming a Strategic Priority for Banks appeared first on Tekedia.
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Kenya’s Flowt Secures Pre-Seed Backing to Expand Financing for Climate-Smart Business
Nairobi-based fintech startup Flowt has completed the first close of its pre-seed funding round as it looks to expand access to working capital for climate-focused small businesses across Africa. The company secured backing from Delta40 Fund I and Impacc, alongside grant support from the Argidius Foundation. The amount raised has not been publicly disclosed. Flowt […] The post Kenya’s Flowt Secures Pre-Seed Backing to Expand Financing for Climate-Smart Business appeared first on Tech In Africa.
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Swvl Expands Strategic Funding Round to $14.5M to Accelerate US Growth
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Overcoming the Challenges of Purpose-Driven Entrepreneurship
Purpose-driven entrepreneurship comes with a unique set of pressures. Founders in this space aren’t just trying to build a profitable business, they’re also trying to prove that profit and purpose can coexist. That balancing act creates challenges most traditional startups never have to deal with, and plenty of well-meaning founders struggle to get it right. […] The post Overcoming the Challenges of Purpose-Driven Entrepreneurship appeared first on Tekedia.
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“Study Bitcoin, it is Digital Capital” — Michael Saylor
Michael Saylor has urged investors and the broader financial world to take a closer look at Bitcoin, describing the cryptocurrency as “digital capital” and arguing that it represents a new form of capital for the digital age. In a post on X, he wrote, “Bitcoin is Digital Capital. Study it”, quoting Strategy’s Bitcoin Investor Guide, […] The post “Study Bitcoin, it is Digital Capital” — Michael Saylor appeared first on Tekedia.
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SK Hynix Bets On Prolonged AI Chip Boom With $4 Billion U.S. HBM Expansion
SK Hynix said on Thursday it plans to begin volume production of its next-generation HBM4E memory chips at its Indiana facility in the third quarter of 2029, as the South Korean chipmaker prepares for what its chief executive expects to be a prolonged shortage of advanced memory driven by the expansion of artificial intelligence. Chief […] The post SK Hynix Bets On Prolonged AI Chip Boom With $4 Billion U.S. HBM Expansion appeared first on Tekedia.
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Beginner’s Guide to Reporting Crypto Taxes Easily
Navigating the world of digital assets often brings unique financial responsibilities. Trading, selling, or using digital tokens can trigger reporting obligations with tax authorities. Many people feel intimidated by complex calculations, but managing these requirements is manageable with the right approach. Understanding how your transactions are treated helps avoid unexpected bills. Simple tracking habits can […] The post Beginner’s Guide to Reporting Crypto Taxes Easily appeared first on Tekedia.
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Poland Seeks €250m Penalty Against Meta Over Alleged Failure to Remove Scam Advertisements
Poland has asked the European Commission to impose a €250 million ($291 million) fine on Meta, escalating pressure on the Facebook and Instagram owner over what Warsaw says is a persistent failure to remove fraudulent advertisements targeting users. This is coming days after Meta Platforms agreed to pay as much as $16.68 billion and introduce […] The post Poland Seeks €250m Penalty Against Meta Over Alleged Failure to Remove Scam Advertisements appeared first on Tekedia.
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Oil Falls as Hormuz Talks Lift Supply Hopes; Dollar Gains, Treasury Yields Ease Ahead of Warsh
Oil prices fell more than $1 on Thursday, extending a multi-day decline as expectations of renewed diplomacy between Iran and Qatar raised hopes that the Strait of Hormuz could reopen more fully and ease disruptions to global energy supplies. Brent crude futures fell $1.36, or 1.55%, to $86.48 a barrel by 0800 GMT, putting the […] The post Oil Falls as Hormuz Talks Lift Supply Hopes; Dollar Gains, Treasury Yields Ease Ahead of Warsh appeared first on Tekedia.
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BOJ’s Himino Flags Need for Timely Rate Hikes as Inflation Risks Strengthen September Move
Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Ryozo Himino has strengthened expectations for an interest rate increase in September, warning that policymakers need to act in time to prevent inflation from moving persistently above the central bank’s 2% target. Himino stopped short of committing to a September hike or indicating how quickly borrowing costs could rise thereafter. […] The post BOJ’s Himino Flags Need for Timely Rate Hikes as Inflation Risks Strengthen September Move appeared first on Tekedia.
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Crypto Industry Loses $3.63 Billion to 245 Security Incidents in 19 Months
The cryptocurrency sector has suffered $3.63 billion in losses from 245 documented security incidents between January 2025 and July 2026, according to CoinGecko’s 2026 State of Crypto Security Report. The figure covers roughly 19 months and accounts for a substantial share of total historical crypto hack losses, which now exceed $14 billion since 2016. Incident […] The post Crypto Industry Loses $3.63 Billion to 245 Security Incidents in 19 Months appeared first on Tekedia.
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Tekedia Capital Portfolio Startup Acquired
Two months ago, OpenAI acquired one of our portfolio companies. Last month, Vercel acquired another. And today, another major American company has acquired yet another company in our portfolio (public announcement coming in 15 days). To the members of Tekedia Capital: enjoy the ride. And to the Good People here, I am having a great […] The post Tekedia Capital Portfolio Startup Acquired appeared first on Tekedia.
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Lessons from Copenhagen for Africa’s founders and investors
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Nvidia Agrees To Buy Hugging Face For $12.9bn In Major Push Into Open-Source AI Ecosystem
Nvidia has agreed to acquire Hugging Face for $12.9 billion, The Information reported on Wednesday, in a deal that would give the world’s leading AI chipmaker control of one of the most widely used platforms for developing, sharing, and deploying open-source artificial intelligence models. The report, citing a person familiar with the matter, said negotiations […] The post Nvidia Agrees To Buy Hugging Face For $12.9bn In Major Push Into Open-Source AI Ecosystem appeared first on Tekedia.
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Bitcoin ETFs Attract $232M While Ether ETFs See $192M Outflows
U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds recorded $232 million in net inflows on August 26, highlighting renewed institutional appetite for the largest cryptocurrency even as Ether ETFs experienced $192 million in net outflows. The contrasting flows offer an important snapshot of investor positioning across the digital-asset market and suggest that, despite broader volatility, Bitcoin continues to […] The post Bitcoin ETFs Attract $232M While Ether ETFs See $192M Outflows appeared first on Tekedia.
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Acknowledges Growing Backlash Against AI And Data Centers
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has acknowledged that public sentiment toward artificial intelligence and the data centers powering the technology has deteriorated, as growing opposition threatens to complicate the industry’s rapid expansion across the United States. “Clearly, people hate data centers right now, at least,” Altman told Time in interviews for a cover story published Wednesday. […] The post OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Acknowledges Growing Backlash Against AI And Data Centers appeared first on Tekedia.
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How Traders Decide Which Markets Are Worth Watching
There is no way anyone can keep up with every market. Stocks bounce around thanks to earnings and random headlines, currencies react to whatever central banks say, while commodities shift with supply and demand. The sheer amount of action is impossible to track, much less understand in detail. This is why a lot of experienced […] The post How Traders Decide Which Markets Are Worth Watching appeared first on Tekedia.
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Nvidia Agrees to Buy Hugging Face for $12.9B in Major AI Expansion
Nvidia has delivered another financial result that reinforces its position at the center of the global artificial intelligence boom. The chipmaker reported a record $96.2 billion in second-quarter revenue, up 106% from a year earlier. While data-center revenue reached an extraordinary $89 billion. The numbers exceeded Wall Street expectations and were followed by an even […] The post Nvidia Agrees to Buy Hugging Face for $12.9B in Major AI Expansion appeared first on Tekedia.
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Crypto Sentiment Turns Bullish After Months of Fear
Crypto market sentiment has staged a remarkable turnaround, with the Fear and Greed Index reaching its most bullish level in ten months as Bitcoin’s latest rally reignites optimism across the digital asset market. The index climbed to 74 on August 25 before easing to 65, signaling a sharp shift from the prolonged caution that dominated […] The post Crypto Sentiment Turns Bullish After Months of Fear appeared first on Tekedia.
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Bill Gates Proposes ‘Human Reserved’ Jobs as AI Drives Automation
The rapid development of artificial intelligence is forcing society to reconsider one of the oldest assumptions about work: that if a machine can perform a task more efficiently, the task should eventually be automated. Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates is challenging that logic with a proposal he calls “Human Reserved,” arguing that some jobs should remain […] The post Bill Gates Proposes ‘Human Reserved’ Jobs as AI Drives Automation appeared first on Tekedia.
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