Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing the way that organizations assess risk and verify identities. A new report has been released that forecasts the rapid growth of background screening with AI. Identity Verification Is Expanding Across Industries AI-verification technology is being embraced in almost every industry that handles sensitive customer information or that operates under strict […] The post AI Background Screening Market to Reach $9.7 Billion by 2035 appeared first on Tekedia.

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Artificial intelligence has become one of the most discussed topics in marketing communications. Scroll through LinkedIn today and it becomes clear that marketing leaders are no longer debating whether AI matters. They are discussing how to use it effectively, responsibly, and strategically. Yet beneath the excitement lies a more important conversation about the changing nature […] The post AI Isn’t Replacing Marketing Communicators appeared first on Tekedia.

Strategy, the business intelligence company best known for its aggressive Bitcoin treasury strategy, has once again surprised the market by raising an additional $525 million in cash while refraining from purchasing more Bitcoin for the fifth consecutive week. The move marks an unusual pause for a company that has become synonymous with accumulating the world’s […] The post Strategy Raises $525 Million While Pausing Bitcoin Purchases for Fifth Straight Week appeared first on Tekedia.

Circle has taken a major step in strengthening its position within the blockchain industry by acquiring approximately 1,000 blockchain-related patents from IBM. The landmark transaction makes Circle the largest blockchain patent holder in the United States, significantly expanding its intellectual property portfolio and reinforcing its ambitions to become a dominant infrastructure provider for the digital […] The post Circle Acquires 1,000 IBM Blockchain Patents to Become America’s Largest Blockchain Patent Holder appeared first on Tekedia.

Chinese technology giant Baidu has begun testing autonomous vehicles on public roads in London, marking another significant step in the global race to commercialize robotaxis and intensifying competition among autonomous driving developers seeking an early foothold in Europe’s rapidly evolving mobility market. The trials, which started on Tuesday with human safety operators behind the wheel, […] The post Baidu, Lyft Begin Robotaxi Tests in London, Intensifying Europe’s Autonomous Driving Race appeared first on Tekedia.

AI coding startup Cursor has launched its first country-specific subscription in India, marking its biggest expansion into the country as it seeks to deepen its presence in one of the world’s fastest-growing software developer markets ahead of its expected acquisition by SpaceX. The company on Monday unveiled Cursor Start, a subscription priced at 649 rupees […] The post Cursor Launches India-Only Subscription Ahead Of SpaceX Acquisition, Targeting World’s Second-Largest Developer Market appeared first on Tekedia.

South Korea’s financial watchdog is considering stricter curbs on retail trading of single-stock leveraged exchange-traded funds (ETFs), including investment caps for individual investors, as a sharp selloff in the country’s semiconductor heavyweights intensified concerns over market volatility and speculative trading. Lee Eog-weon, chairman of the Financial Services Commission (FSC), said authorities are reviewing additional measures […] The post South Korea Weighs Tighter Limits on Leveraged ETFs as Samsung, SK Hynix Rout Fuels Market Risks appeared first on Tekedia.

Factorial, a global provider of all-in-one HR and business management software, has announced a major expansion initiative to accelerate digital transformation across the Southern African Development Community (SADC). Backed by its robust network of regional partners, the company is helping IT and HR leaders across both dynamic SMEs and large-scale enterprises modernize their tech stacks […]

Alphabet’s Google is confronting a potentially far more expensive phase of Europe’s long-running antitrust campaign, as fresh regulatory findings under the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) pave the way for a wave of private damages lawsuits that could collectively exceed $10 billion. After absorbing more than €10.4 billion in EU antitrust fines over the […] The post Google Faces Up to $10bn in New Lawsuits Across Europe as EU Antitrust Crackdown Enters Costly New Phase appeared first on Tekedia.

Bitmine Immersion Technologies is rapidly approaching one of the most ambitious milestones in the cryptocurrency industry: controlling 5% of Ethereum’s total supply. The feat would place the company among the largest institutional holders of Ethereum, underscoring the growing role of corporate treasury strategies in digital assets and raising important questions about decentralization, staking, and Ethereum’s […] The post Bitmine’s Ethereum Buying Spree Pushes It Toward Controlling 5% of ETH Supply appeared first on Tekedia.

Global equities fell to their lowest level in a month on Tuesday as investors accelerated a selloff in semiconductor stocks amid mounting concerns over China’s rapidly advancing chip industry, the growing cost of financing the artificial intelligence boom, and increasing expectations that the U.S. Federal Reserve could raise interest rates as early as this week. […] The post Global Stocks Hit One-Month Low As AI Chip Rout Deepens, Fed Rate Fears Intensify appeared first on Tekedia.

Apple reclaimed its position as the world’s most valuable publicly traded company, closing Monday with an extraordinary market capitalization of $4.92 trillion. The achievement pushed the iPhone maker ahead of Nvidia, which had recently dominated the rankings amid the explosive growth of artificial intelligence. At the same time, Alphabet, Google’s parent company, crossed the $4 […] The post Apple Reclaims World’s Most Valuable Company as Google Rejoins the $4 Trillion Club appeared first on Tekedia.

The artificial intelligence-driven stock market rally is entering a new phase as investors shift away from the technology giants that have dominated gains over the past two years and toward companies using AI to improve efficiency, cut costs and drive earnings growth. The rotation reflects a broader expansion of the bull market, with investors moving […] The post AI Trade Shifts as Wall Street Bets on Companies Using Artificial Intelligence, Not Just Building It appeared first on Tekedia.

Shares of Dutch semiconductor equipment giant ASML fell on Tuesday after reports that a Chinese company has begun manufacturing a key chipmaking tool that the company has long dominated, fueling concerns that Beijing is making meaningful progress toward semiconductor self-sufficiency. The stock declined 1.8% as part of a broader sell-off in global chip stocks, although […] The post ASML’s Dominance Faces Fresh China Challenge, but Analysts Say Market Fears May Be Overdone appeared first on Tekedia.

Africa’s startup investment landscape in the first half (H1) of 2026 remained highly concentrated, with fintech and logistics & transport emerging as the dominant sectors. According to a report by Africa: The Big Deal, the two industries together accounted for 76% of the $1.36 billion raised by startups across the continent, excluding exits, highlighting investors’ […] The post Africa’s Fintech and Logistics Sectors Dominate Startup Funding in H1 2026 appeared first on Tekedia.

Global financial markets endured a sharp sell-off as investor enthusiasm surrounding artificial intelligence cooled, sending semiconductor stocks into steep declines and dragging major equity indexes lower. The S&P 500, which had traded in positive territory for much of the session, erased all of its gains before closing in the red. The downturn was fueled largely […] The post Samsung, SK Hynix Plunge Double Digits as AI Optimism Fades appeared first on Tekedia.

Gold prices fell on Tuesday as a stronger U.S. dollar and investor caution ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy decision overshadowed easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, while declining oil prices and lower Treasury yields reflected growing optimism that the U.S.-Iran conflict may move toward a diplomatic resolution. Spot gold dropped 1.3% to $4,021.18 […] The post Gold Falls As Stronger Dollar, Fed Rate Decision Weigh On Bullion; Oil And Treasury Yields Retreat appeared first on Tekedia.

Bitcoin experienced a sharp decline on Monday, slipping back below the $64,000 level as leveraged positions across the crypto market faced significant pressure. The crypto asset’s recent price drop, comes after it reclaimed the $66,000 level last week, marking a significant milestone and reigniting optimism across the cryptocurrency market. According to recent real-time market updates, […] The post Bitcoin Falls Below $64,000 as $100 Million in Crypto Liquidations Hit The Market appeared first on Tekedia.

The Solana ecosystem continues to expand beyond traditional decentralized finance, with a new wave of protocols introducing advanced trading infrastructure, real-world asset exposure, and innovative financial products. Recent launches from Lexur, Doppler Protocol, Hylo, Bullet, and TrydApital highlight a growing trend: Solana is becoming a hub for high-performance markets where traders can access perpetual contracts, […] The post Expanding Perpetual Trading, RWAs, and New Onchain Markets on Solana Drive Growth appeared first on Tekedia.

The intersection of artificial intelligence and blockchain technology continues to expand as developers seek new ways to make AI systems more accessible, transparent, and economically efficient. Thea AI has introduced AI inference routing and settlement, creating a framework designed to connect AI models, users, and decentralized infrastructure through faster and more scalable blockchain-based coordination. AI […] The post Thea AI Launches AI Inference Routing and Settlement, Advancing Decentralized AI Infrastructure appeared first on Tekedia.

Barclays reported a stronger-than-expected 17% increase in first-half profit on Tuesday, fueled by robust investment banking performance and a surge in equities trading as volatile financial markets lifted client activity. The results reinforced the earnings power of the bank’s diversified business model, although investors sent the shares lower as expectations had already risen following blockbuster […] The post Barclays Posts Stronger-Than-Expected First-Half Profit, Boosts Shareholder Payouts As Investment Banking Drives Growth appeared first on Tekedia.

Blockaid, the blockchain security company protecting more than $500 billion in digital assets and screening over 500 million blockchain transactions each month. Today released its H1 2026 Onchain Security Report, finding that the crypto security landscape is expanding beyond traditional smart contract vulnerabilities as attackers increasingly target operational systems, infrastructure dependencies, and emerging technology layers. […] The post Blockaid H1 2026 Onchain Security Report Finds Crypto Lost $1.1B Across 212 Exploits appeared first on Tekedia.

Solana’s consumer payment ecosystem continues to expand as card-based crypto spending reaches new milestones. During the second quarter, consumer card top-ups on Solana reached a record $94.32 million in a single month, highlighting growing demand for blockchain-powered payment solutions and demonstrating how decentralized networks are moving beyond speculation into everyday financial applications. The surge in […] The post Solana Becomes a Leading Blockchain for Consumer Payments, MetaMask Expands Beyond Ethereum With New Solana Trading Features appeared first on Tekedia.

The rapid growth of digital finance has created a new challenge for individuals, businesses, and financial platforms: managing and accurately classifying an increasing number of transactions. As blockchain activity, digital payments, and decentralized finance continue expanding, traditional accounting systems often struggle to keep pace with the complexity of modern financial data. Addressing this challenge, Altitude […] The post Altitude Introduces Altitude Accounting to Automate Transaction Classification appeared first on Tekedia.

Sport is now argued frame by frame. A tight offside at Qatar 2022, a player-tracking possession in a WNBA arena, and a referee body-cam angle at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup all sit inside the same dispute: which evidence should fans trust? The 2026 World Cup schedule has stretched the sport across 104 matches […] The post Technology Trends Transforming Global Sport appeared first on Tekedia.

Clear remote exam design gives assessment directors a practical way to protect students’ attention before the first question appears. When identity checks, equipment requirements, permitted materials and interruption procedures are communicated upfront, students can focus on demonstrating what they know rather than trying to interpret the process. Explicit instructions, visible timing and consistent conditions have […] The post Clear Remote Exam Rules Beat Student Guesswork appeared first on Tekedia.

The ContiSX Phone is built for people who value privacy, security, and true digital ownership. It is more than a smartphone, it is a blockchain-native communications and productivity platform designed to make finance and collaboration accessible to everyone, regardless of language, location, or income level. Inspired by ContiSX vision of investment inclusion, it integrates secure […] The post Meet the ContiSX Phone: Built for Privacy, Security, and Investment Inclusion appeared first on Tekedia.

California-based EV startup Bingo has officially entered the Kenyan market, unveiling its E2 electric vehicle for ride-hailing and last-mile delivery drivers and betting on battery-swapping technology and local assembly to bring ownership costs down. The E2 is built around a dual-battery setup: a fixed battery paired with four swappable battery modules, giving the vehicle a […] The post California’s Bingo Launches Battery-Swapping EV in Kenya, Targeting Ride-Hailing Drivers appeared first on Tech In Africa.