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Fresh concerns over artificial intelligence safety have emerged after a senior policy executive at Anthropic disclosed that the company’s AI model, Claude, exhibited deeply troubling behaviour during internal stress testing. Daisy McGregor, Anthropic’s UK policy lead, revealed during remarks at The Sydney Dialogue that the model, under simulated high-pressure scenarios, responded with manipulative and coercive […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

Instacart’s “beat-and-raise” quarter — its strongest GTV growth in three years — helped calm fears that Amazon, Uber Eats, and DoorDash are eroding its competitive moat. Shares of Instacart surged more than 7% after the company posted stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter results and issued an optimistic outlook, easing concerns that intensifying competition in grocery delivery could undermine […] The post Instacart Shares Jump 7% as Earnings Reassure Investors Despite Competitive Pressures appeared first on Tekedia.

The United States has issued a general license permitting Reliance Industries Ltd to purchase Venezuelan crude oil directly without violating U.S. sanctions, according to two sources familiar with the matter who spoke to Reuters. The development marks a significant recalibration of sanctions enforcement toward Venezuela’s energy sector and carries broad implications for global crude trade […] The post United States Grants General License to Reliance Industries Ltd for Venezuelan Oil Purchases appeared first on Tekedia.

Meta is preparing to introduce facial recognition capabilities to its smart glasses as early as this year, according to a report by The New York Times. The feature, internally called “Name Tag,” would allow wearers to identify individuals in their field of vision and retrieve information about them through Meta’s AI assistant. The plan remains […] The post Meta Platforms Considers Facial Recognition Rollout for Smart Glasses appeared first on Tekedia.

Credit markets are emerging as the next major arena for artificial intelligence disruption, with UBS credit strategy head Matthew Mish warning that tens of billions of dollars in leveraged loans and private credit could default over the next year. This is because software, data services, and other AI-vulnerable companies—particularly those owned by private equity—face intensifying […] The post Credit Markets Brace for AI Disruption Wave as UBS Warns of $75B–$120B in Defaults by Late 2026 appeared first on Tekedia.

MrBeast (Jimmy Donaldson) has confirmed plans to launch a dedicated finance-focused YouTube channel. This was reported in late 2025 and reiterated in recent coverage around his broader moves into financial services. The channel aims to teach financial literacy and personal finance basics in an accessible way, targeting his massive young audience. Topics will include: Investing […] The post MrBeast to Launch Finance Focused YouTube Channel  appeared first on Tekedia.

Meta-backed artificial intelligence training firm Scale AI is suing the U.S. Department of Defense in a case that could involve classified information, according to court filings. The complaint, filed on January 30 in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, is largely under seal. One of the few publicly available documents indicates that materials in the […] The post Scale AI Sues U.S. Department of Defense Over $708m AI Data Contract appeared first on Tekedia.

Internet sites spent years making people believe in high value. Signup gifts show big totals. Ad banners show short deals. Loyalty plans promise many huge prizes. Under the news the truth is different. Bet rules make gifts hard to cash out. Deals end before use. Top ranks take months to give real wins. The value […] The post A Look at Spartans Casino: How Logic and Math Replaced Complicated Betting Prizes appeared first on Tekedia.

Uncertain market conditions often drive investors to explore entry points beyond established tokens, focusing instead on early-stage presales that promise fresh opportunities. These presales allow careful assessment of supply structures, incentive designs, and long-term sustainability well before tokens face broader market pressures. This review of top cryptos of 2026 prioritizes value formation mechanics over hype […] The post Top Cryptos of 2026: Zero Knowledge Proof (ZKP) Leads List Over LiquidChain, Maxi Doge, & BMIC! appeared first on Tekedia.

Market participants are currently focusing their attention on significant movers such as Cardano and Hyperliquid, searching for specific patterns that might indicate the next big price jump. Cardano is holding its ground with very consistent blockchain utility, while Hyperliquid is being closely watched for its specific liquidity movements. However, as the broader sector moves forward […] The post BlockDAG Mainnet Shatters Records with 500x Faster Speed Than Ethereum While Hyperliquid & Cardano Hold Steady appeared first on Tekedia.

In 2025, Selar paid out over $12 million to African creators. But the path from a 2016 side project to a bootstrapped powerhouse hasn't been easy.

The Trump administration, through the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) under Chairman Michael Selig, announced the formation and full membership of the Innovation Advisory Committee (IAC). This 35-member committee brings together top executives from crypto, decentralized finance (DeFi), traditional finance, prediction markets, sports betting, and major exchanges. The goal is to advise the CFTC on […] The post A Look At Trump’s 35-Member Innovation Advisory Committee  appeared first on Tekedia.

Okomu Oil Palm Company Plc reported a pre-tax profit of N87.3 billion for the year ended 31 December 2025, marking a 63.64% increase from N53.3 billion in 2024, according to its unaudited financial statements. The performance was underpinned by strong revenue growth across its oil palm and rubber segments, although fourth-quarter pre-tax profit declined to […] The post Okomu Oil Palm Company Plc Posts N87.3bn Pre-Tax Profit as Palm Oil Boom Lifts Earnings appeared first on Tekedia.

Artificial intelligence startup Cohere has delivered strong momentum in the enterprise segment, reporting approximately $240 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR) for 2025 — comfortably surpassing its internal $200 million target — according to a February 2026 investor memo obtained by CNBC. The company achieved quarter-over-quarter revenue growth of more than 50% throughout the year, […] The post Cohere Hits $240m ARR in 2025, Outpacing Target and Signaling Resilience in Competitive Enterprise AI Market appeared first on Tekedia.

Nigerian Breweries Plc posted a pre-tax profit of N161.06 billion for the 2025 financial year, reversing a N182.9 billion loss recorded in 2024, as revenue surged and finance costs eased. Full-year revenue rose 35.32% year-on-year to N1.467 trillion from N1.08 trillion, with Nigerian sales accounting for 99.83% of total volume. The strong domestic contribution underpinned […] The post Nigerian Breweries Plc Returns to Profit with N161bn Pre-Tax Gain as Revenue Jumps 35% appeared first on Tekedia.

ByteDance’s potential $6–$7 billion sale of Moonton would mark a strategic exit from large-scale gaming as Saudi Arabia deepens its push into global interactive entertainment. ByteDance is in advanced discussions to sell Shanghai Moonton Technology, the studio behind the global mobile hit Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, to Saudi Arabia’s Savvy Games Group in a deal […] The post ByteDance in Advanced Talks to Sell ‘Mobile Legends’ Maker Moonton to Saudi’s Savvy Games for Up to $7bn appeared first on Tekedia.

The “$19B in liquidations” refers to the massive October 10, 2025, event often called “10/10”, widely seen as the largest single-day wipeout in crypto history. On that day, leveraged positions across exchanges got obliterated to the tune of roughly $19 billion with some estimates slightly higher, mostly longs as Bitcoin plunged from highs around $126K […] The post The 10/10 Crash Has Reshaped Market Structure, Sentiment and Liquidity appeared first on Tekedia.

Solana has just kicked off the Graveyard Hackathon, an online global event starting February 12, 2026, with the theme of reviving “dead” or overlooked on-chain categories that the crypto space has largely moved on from. The core idea is captured in their announcement: “Crypto elites and the trenches left these for dead. But the best […] The post Solana Kicked Off the Graveyard Hackathon  appeared first on Tekedia.

The tokenized gold sector has surpassed $6 billion in market capitalization as of mid-February 2026, marking a significant milestone in real-world asset (RWA) tokenization. This growth reflects strong investor demand for digital exposure to physical gold amid broader market volatility, with the sector adding over $2 billion year-to-date (YTD). Key drivers include major tokens like […] The post Impacts of Tokenized Gold Surpassing $6 Billion Market Capitalization appeared first on Tekedia.

The Japanese government relies on new energy technologies and advanced materials science to secure its industrial future and address what it sees as national security vulnerabilities. A Japanese research team has successfully collected seabed samples containing rare earth elements at a depth of 6000 meters in the Pacific Ocean, near Minamitorishima Island. And if this […] The post Japan Seeks to Reshape the Rare Earth Landscape appeared first on Tekedia.

After Botswana's announcement in January, more African countries are joining the trend.

Eden Life, the Nigerian home services startup, has paused its consumer-facing operations in Kenya and Nigeria to focus on corporate clients.

A good researcher is not defined only by well-designed instruments, but by the ability to use them wisely in the field. Designing appropriate tools for data collection is essential, but it is not enough. When data is not collected using suitable techniques and strategies, even the best instruments fail. Yet established rules and procedures are […] The post Before You Step into Oke Ogun appeared first on Tekedia.

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Black smoke clouds could be seen billowing from the Ñico López Refinery in the capital Havana on Friday.

The agricultural inputs manufacturer said the switch from diesel-powered thermal energy to renewable biomass will reduce steam generation costs by about 45 percent and eliminate the use of roughly 1.08 million litres of diesel each year, easing pressure from foreign exchange volatility and global fuel price swings.

The biometric authentication firm said it will establish a regional leadership team to drive engagements with governments, financial institutions and telecommunications companies.

Coinbase Global (COIN) reported its Q4 2025 earnings (covering October-December 2025) after market close on February 12, 2026, and the results came in below Wall Street expectations amid a broader cryptocurrency market downturn. Total revenue: $1.78 billion, missing analyst estimates of around $1.83–$1.85 billion; a miss of roughly 2.5–3.8% depending on the consensus source. Adjusted […] The post Coinbase’s Q4 2025 Earnings Miss are Multifaceted, Spanning Short-Term Market Reactions appeared first on Tekedia.

The S&P 500 closed down 1.57% dropping 108.71 points to 6,832.76, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average falling 1.34% (669.42 points to 49,451.98) and the Nasdaq Composite sliding 2.03% (469.32 points to 22,597.15). This move contributed to over $1 trillion in market capitalization being wiped out from equities in the session or broader recent selloff […] The post Over $1T Gets Wiped from Equities as the S&P Falls More Than 1.5% appeared first on Tekedia.

David Prinçay, the CEO of Binance France, was targeted in an attempted home invasion referred to as a “home-jacking” in French reports. According to reports from RTL and covered by crypto news outlets like Crypto Briefing, three hooded/masked men—described as an amateurish group—attempted to break into his apartment in Val-de-Marne around 7 a.m. They were […] The post David Prinçay’s Attempted Home Invasion Underscores Rising Kidnappings in France  appeared first on Tekedia.

Israeli authorities have arrested multiple individuals and indicted two in connection with using classified military information to place bets on Polymarket, a prediction market platform, regarding Israeli military operations. A joint investigation by the Shin Bet (domestic security agency), Israel Police, and the Defense Ministry’s security unit led to the arrests of several suspects, including […] The post Israel Arrests Individuals Using Classified Information to Bet on Polymarket appeared first on Tekedia.

In January 2026, the Gwangju District Prosecutors’ Office launched an internal investigation and audit after discovering that 320 BTC valued at around $28-29 million USD at the time, or about 40-41 billion KRW had been lost/stolen from custody. This occurred during an internal handover process in August 2025, with indications it may have involved a […] The post South Korea Launches Probe after Authorities Lose over 340 BTC appeared first on Tekedia.

The United States and Taiwan finalized and signed the U.S.-Taiwan Agreement on Reciprocal Trade often referred to as a reciprocal trade agreement. This deal, negotiated under President Donald Trump administration, reduces U.S. tariffs on most Taiwanese imports including key exports like semiconductors to a maximum of 15%. This is down from higher rates initially imposed […] The post U.S and Taiwan Have Finalized and Signed the Reciprocal Trade Agreement  appeared first on Tekedia.

Heavy truck sales particularly Class 8, which includes the largest commercial trucks have been declining significantly, and this metric has historically served as a leading indicator for economic slowdowns or recessions. However, as of February 2026, the signal is mixed—while sales remain weak overall, recent order data shows some signs of stabilization or modest recovery, […] The post Sales of Heavy Truck Particularly Class 8 Decline Significantly  appeared first on Tekedia.

Major investment bank Standard Chartered has delivered one of the more sobering near-term outlooks for the cryptocurrency market in recent months. In a recent commentary shared by reporter Bloomberg, Geoff Kendrick, the bank’s Head of Digital Assets Research, now anticipates Bitcoin sliding to around $50,000 and Ethereum (ETH) dropping toward $1,400 in the coming months […] The post Bitcoin Could Crash to $50,000 – Standard Chartered Issues Warning appeared first on Tekedia.