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OKX Launches X-Perps in the EU/EEA Amid Broader Market Slow Pace with Foundation NFTs
OKX launched a Perp. This is a MiFID-regulated crypto derivatives product; perpetual-style with five-year expiry offering up to 10x leverage, aimed at both retail and institutional traders. It’s available through OKX Europe Markets Limited, regulated by the Malta Financial Services Authority for eligible users in the 30 EEA countries. Key features include: Advanced margining via […] The post OKX Launches X-Perps in the EU/EEA Amid Broader Market Slow Pace with Foundation NFTs appeared first on Tekedia.
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Strategy Generates 17,585 BTC Gain in Just Two Weeks of April 2026, Valued at $1.3 Billion
Strategy (formerly Microstrategy) has delivered another striking display of its aggressive Bitcoin accumulation strategy, adding a massive 17,585 BTC to its holdings within just the first two weeks of April 2026. Executive Chairman Michael Saylor shared the milestone on X, stating that this gain, worth approximately $1.3 billion at prevailing prices, represents “the closest analog […] The post Strategy Generates 17,585 BTC Gain in Just Two Weeks of April 2026, Valued at $1.3 Billion appeared first on Tekedia.
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U.K. Economy Delivers Surprise February Surge, but Middle East Shock Clouds the Outlook
Britain’s economy posted a far stronger-than-expected expansion in February, offering a welcome boost to policymakers and markets, even as economists caution that the figures may already belong to a different economic reality shaped by the Iran conflict and the resulting energy shock. According to preliminary figures from the Office for National Statistics, U.K. gross domestic […] The post U.K. Economy Delivers Surprise February Surge, but Middle East Shock Clouds the Outlook appeared first on Tekedia.
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UNC Memecoin Gains Virality on Solana Amid Ether Rock #81 Remarkable Sale
UNC memecoin on Solana is seeing a sharp, viral surge, typical of Pump.fun-launched tokens riding meme momentum. It’s a community-driven Solana meme coin tied to Gen Z internet slang often unc is seen as in cool uncle vibes or casual elder meme culture, with no heavy utility—just pure degen hype, a sunglasses mascot in some […] The post UNC Memecoin Gains Virality on Solana Amid Ether Rock #81 Remarkable Sale appeared first on Tekedia.
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The Ongoing Middle East Escalation Has Been Devastating for Markets and Civilizations
Iran war also referred to as Operation Epic Fury by the US and related Israeli operations which began with large-scale US-Israeli airstrikes on February 28, 2026 has been catastrophic for global markets, and has caused many devastating effects on civilizations. B1 Bridge in Karaj The B1 Bridge also called Bilqan B1 Bridge in Karaj, Alborz […] The post The Ongoing Middle East Escalation Has Been Devastating for Markets and Civilizations appeared first on Tekedia.
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Julius Malema Sentenced to 5 Years Imprisonment for Unlawful Possession of Firearm 
Julius Malema, leader of South Africa’s Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) opposition party, was sentenced today to an effective five years in prison by the Regional Court in KuGompo City formerly East London in the Eastern Cape. The case stems from a 2018 incident at the EFF’s fifth-anniversary rally at Sisa Dukashe Stadium in Mdantsane. Malema […] The post Julius Malema Sentenced to 5 Years Imprisonment for Unlawful Possession of Firearm  appeared first on Tekedia.
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Brent Off $100+ High, DXY Hovering Near 98.00 Amid Gold and Silver Serving as Safe Haven
Brent is trading right around $96.28–$96.38/barrel, the DXY is hovering near 98.00–98.20, and spot gold is sitting at roughly $4,830–$4,834/oz. Brent off the $100+ highs: It peaked well above $100 earlier this year touching $118 in Q1 and still over $110 as recently as early April, but has pulled back ~6–7% in the past month. […] The post Brent Off $100+ High, DXY Hovering Near 98.00 Amid Gold and Silver Serving as Safe Haven appeared first on Tekedia.
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DeepL Takes the Leap from Text to Voice, Launching Real-Time Translation Tools That Could Reshape Global Conversations
DeepL, the company that built its reputation on delivering some of the most natural-sounding text translations in the business, has now moved decisively into spoken language. On Tuesday, it rolled out a full voice-to-voice translation suite aimed at everything from Zoom meetings and mobile chats to group workshops for frontline workers. At the same time, […] The post DeepL Takes the Leap from Text to Voice, Launching Real-Time Translation Tools That Could Reshape Global Conversations appeared first on Tekedia.
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Hong Kong Bets on Tax Cuts to Revive Commodity Trading Hub Status, but Political Headwinds Cloud Prospects
Hong Kong is making a calculated push to reassert itself as a premier regional trading and maritime hub, unveiling a targeted tax concession for physical commodity traders as global supply chains remain under pressure from war-driven disruptions, higher freight costs and rerouted shipping lanes. Under the proposed regime, qualifying traders of physical commodities will see […] The post Hong Kong Bets on Tax Cuts to Revive Commodity Trading Hub Status, but Political Headwinds Cloud Prospects appeared first on Tekedia.
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Europe’s Banks Face a New Stress Test as War Risks and AI-Driven Cyber Threats Converge
Europe’s banking sector may be strong enough to withstand today’s geopolitical and financial shocks, but regulators are increasingly focused on a more complex threat landscape that extends well beyond market volatility and war-driven stress. That was the central message from François-Louis Michaud, the newly appointed head of the European Banking Authority, who said lenders across […] The post Europe’s Banks Face a New Stress Test as War Risks and AI-Driven Cyber Threats Converge appeared first on Tekedia.
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Anthropic Prioritizes Government Issued ID for Claude for New Signups and Subscriptions 
Anthropic has started rolling out government-issued ID verification for Claude, including for some new signups and subscriptions. This is a recent change handled through a third-party service called Persona Identities. A physical, original government-issued photo ID; passport, driver’s license, state/provincial ID, or national identity card from most countries. It must be undamaged, legible, and show […] The post Anthropic Prioritizes Government Issued ID for Claude for New Signups and Subscriptions  appeared first on Tekedia.
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Spartans Casino Hits Top 14 Globally While Bitcoin & Polygon Face a Brutal Slump
Both Bitcoin and Polygon have seen sharp drops over the past 90 days, and this shift is changing where people look for gains. Bitcoin has dipped by about 22% in that time, while Polygon has shed over 40% of its value. For two such massive names, that is a very weak showing. It proves that […] The post Spartans Casino Hits Top 14 Globally While Bitcoin & Polygon Face a Brutal Slump appeared first on Tekedia.
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The Problem With Always-On Work Culture and the Apps That Enable It
The Problem With Always-On Work Culture and the Apps That Enable It The always-on work culture has become the new normal. Messages come in late at night. Emails demand quick… TechCity
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Nvidia CEO Explains Why the Company Invests in All AI Companies, Not Just Front-Runners
At a time when the artificial intelligence race is increasingly being framed as a contest between a handful of dominant model makers, Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang is making a different wager: the future will not be shaped by a single winner, and Nvidia intends to be embedded across the entire field. Speaking on the […] The post Nvidia CEO Explains Why the Company Invests in All AI Companies, Not Just Front-Runners appeared first on Tekedia.
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TSMC Delivers Another Record Quarter, 58% Surge in Net Profit, as AI Demand Intensifies
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company posted another blockbuster performance on Thursday, reporting a 58% surge in first-quarter net profit that shattered market expectations and extended its streak of record earnings. The results underscore the unrelenting appetite for advanced chips powering the artificial intelligence boom, even as fresh geopolitical risks swirl around global supply chains. Net income […] The post TSMC Delivers Another Record Quarter, 58% Surge in Net Profit, as AI Demand Intensifies appeared first on Tekedia.
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OpenAI Announces the Release of GPT-5.4-Cyber Variant of GPT-5.4- Model
OpenAI has announced the release of GPT-5.4-Cyber. It’s a specialized variant of their flagship GPT-5.4 model, fine-tuned specifically for defensive cybersecurity use cases. It lowers the refusal boundary for legitimate cybersecurity tasks compared to the standard GPT-5.4. This makes it more willing to assist with potentially sensitive or risky prompts like analyzing code for vulnerabilities […] The post OpenAI Announces the Release of GPT-5.4-Cyber Variant of GPT-5.4- Model appeared first on Tekedia.
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Spartan Casino’s August 1st Global Launch Set to Crush Records While Bitcoin Cash Targets $485 and Litecoin Momentum Explodes
The internet betting sector has never witnessed a countdown quite like this one. Spartan, currently ranked as the 14th biggest gaming hub on the planet despite remaining in a closed beta phase, is charging toward an August 1st worldwide release that promises to flip the whole sector upside down. One billion dollars in total play, […] The post Spartan Casino’s August 1st Global Launch Set to Crush Records While Bitcoin Cash Targets $485 and Litecoin Momentum Explodes appeared first on Tekedia.
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Top Crypto Gainers Today: BlockDAG, Toncoin, BNB, and Solana Dominating Today’s Market Heatmap
The crypto market keeps expanding with hundreds of active coins, making it harder to focus only on the biggest names like Bitcoin. Many traders now look beyond it to find stronger short-term and long-term opportunities. Timing and momentum often decide which assets stand out at any given moment, especially when tracking top crypto gainers today, […] The post Top Crypto Gainers Today: BlockDAG, Toncoin, BNB, and Solana Dominating Today’s Market Heatmap appeared first on Tekedia.
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Top 6 Online Crypto Casinos in 2026 [Expert Analysis]
The crypto casino market hit $81 billion in total wagers in 2025. That number is climbing fast in 2026. New platforms are launching monthly. Legacy giants are scrambling to adapt. And players are more informed, more demanding, and less loyal than ever before. With so many options fighting for your deposit, cutting through the noise […] The post Top 6 Online Crypto Casinos in 2026 [Expert Analysis] appeared first on Tekedia.
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India’s Export Fell 7.44% in March as Hormuz Disruption and Tariff Pain Deepen Trade Strain
India’s fragile export recovery has suffered a fresh setback as the war in the Middle East and the continued disruption around the Strait of Hormuz sharply weakened merchandise shipments in March, compounding an already difficult year marked by U.S. tariff pressures and soft global demand. Fresh trade data from India’s commerce ministry show that goods […] The post India’s Export Fell 7.44% in March as Hormuz Disruption and Tariff Pain Deepen Trade Strain appeared first on Tekedia.
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ZSystems Raises $1.65 Million to Bring Morocco’s $40 Billion Traditional Retail Sector Online
Morocco’s neighbourhood shops still run largely on handshakes and paper. A Casablanca-based startup is raising the money to change that. ZSystems has raised $1.65 million in seed funding to accelerate its mission of digitising the country’s fragmented retail supply chain. The round was led by Azur Innovation Management, with follow-on participation from existing investors MNF […] The post ZSystems Raises $1.65 Million to Bring Morocco’s $40 Billion Traditional Retail Sector Online appeared first on Tech In Africa.
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Standard Bank Anchors $330 Million Refinancing for Optasia as Africa’s Banks Line Up Behind the JSE-Listed AI Fintech
Africa’s largest bank by assets has deepened its relationship with the continent’s most prominent fintech listing, leading a landmark refinancing deal that signals how far Optasia has travelled from startup to institutional-grade borrower. Optasia has closed a $330 million syndicated financing facility to refinance its existing debt and support future growth. The facility has a […] The post Standard Bank Anchors $330 Million Refinancing for Optasia as Africa’s Banks Line Up Behind the JSE-Listed AI Fintech appeared first on Tech In Africa.
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AI Diagnostics Raises R85 Million to Put a Smarter Stethoscope in the Hands of Frontline TB Fighters
A Cape Town startup is reinventing one of medicine’s oldest tools to tackle one of its most persistent killers, and has now secured the backing to take it to scale. AI Diagnostics has raised R85 million in a pre-Series A funding round to accelerate deployment of its AI-powered Ostium digital stethoscope, which enables early tuberculosis […] The post AI Diagnostics Raises R85 Million to Put a Smarter Stethoscope in the Hands of Frontline TB Fighters appeared first on Tech In Africa.
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Spartans Casino’s Fastest Withdrawals Combined With 33 Percent CashRake Created What Meta Win and 500 Casino Could Not
The digital wagering market of April 2026 is driven by a demand for absolute transparency and instant liquidity. As players grow tired of convoluted bonuses, platforms like Meta Win and 500 Casino are attempting to streamline their services. However, Spartans.com has completely disrupted the sector with its revolutionary 33% CashRake system. By generating a staggering […] The post Spartans Casino’s Fastest Withdrawals Combined With 33 Percent CashRake Created What Meta Win and 500 Casino Could Not appeared first on Tekedia.
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Top 9 Sites to Recharge Airtime Online in Nigeria
Top 9 Sites to Recharge Airtime Online in Nigeria If you still walk to a nearby shop to buy airtime, you’re already missing out. This is not… TechCity
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MultiChoice Talent Factory graduates 19 filmmakers from the class of 2025/26
MultiChoice Talent Factory Academy (MTF Academy) today officially ushered 19 filmmakers into the professional arena. The graduating cohort, representing Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, and Uganda, completed an intense 9-month program designed to bridge the gap between academic theory and industry excellence. The curriculum provided a deep dive into the technical and creative pillars of cinema, including […] The post MultiChoice Talent Factory graduates 19 filmmakers from the class of 2025/26 appeared first on HapaKenya.
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NCBA & City Shuttle partner to add 5 Isuzu buses to Nairobi routes
NCBA Asset Finance has officially handed over a new fleet of Isuzu NQR buses to City Shuttle Sacco. The partnership highlights a growing trend of financial institutions playing a role in the modernization of Public Service Vehicle (PSV) infrastructure in East Africa. The delivery of five 33-seater buses marks a strategic expansion for Crown Premium […] The post NCBA & City Shuttle partner to add 5 Isuzu buses to Nairobi routes appeared first on HapaKenya.
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Nigeria’s Enugu State plans AI insitute in bold bet on digital talent exports
The plan signals a shift in how subnational governments in Nigeria are thinking about economic development.
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Sama to lay off over 1,100 Kenyan workers after Meta contract ends
The job cuts deal a fresh blow to Kenya’s fast-growing but fragile AI outsourcing sector.
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Overview of 18 Startups in Tekedia Capital Current Investment Cycle; Join and Co-invest [video]
Tekedia Capital presents 18 global startups in its H1 2026 investment cycle. These companies span key sectors including space technology, finance, AI, semiconductors, robotics, biotechnology, drug manufacturing, and more—across diverse markets and economies. We invite you to explore these opportunities and watch their overview videos in the membership area here . This investment cycle will close next […] The post Overview of 18 Startups in Tekedia Capital Current Investment Cycle; Join and Co-invest [video] appeared first on Tekedia.
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6 Best Virtual Cards Platforms for Online Payments in Nigeria
A lot of things now happen online without us even thinking twice about it. You pay for a subscription, renew a service, shop from a website, or settle a payment for work.  But the moment your card stops cooperating, you quickly realize how important a smooth payment option really is. That is where virtual card […] The post 6 Best Virtual Cards Platforms for Online Payments in Nigeria appeared first on Tech In Africa.
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Fly 748 to resume flights to Mombasa & Ukunda starting this May
748 Air Services has announced the official relaunch of its scheduled flight operations, Fly 748, set to take flight this May. Operating out of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), the airline aims to reconnect the capital with vital regional hubs. This return follows a period of operational restructuring. “Our re-launch marks a new chapter for […] The post Fly 748 to resume flights to Mombasa & Ukunda starting this May appeared first on HapaKenya.
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Face-tracking App and Face Recognition. What’s the Difference, and What Does Computer Vision Have to Do with It?
Face-based technologies are becoming a regular part of how systems operate, from mobile applications to security environments and customer analytics. But there’s often confusion between face tracking apps and face recognition—two approaches that serve different purposes and require different levels of complexity. Most teams don’t struggle with the technology itself—they struggle with understanding where each […] The post Face-tracking App and Face Recognition. What’s the Difference, and What Does Computer Vision Have to Do with It? appeared first on Tekedia.
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Bitmine Immersion Reportes Substantial $3.8B Net Loss for Q1 2026
Bitmine Immersion Technologies (ticker: BMNR), a company that has pivoted from its original mining and immersion tech roots to become a major corporate holder of Ethereum (ETH)—often compared to a Bitcoin Strategy but for ETH—reported a substantial $3.8 billion net loss for its Q1 fiscal 2026 quarter ended in February 28, 2026. The headline loss […] The post Bitmine Immersion Reportes Substantial $3.8B Net Loss for Q1 2026 appeared first on Tekedia.
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Tether Launches the People’s Wallet to Drive Consumer Self Custody, as Bitcoin Surges Toward $76,000
Tether, the issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin USDT, officially launched tether.wallet also called the People’s Wallet. This marks the company’s first major foray into a direct-to-consumer self-custodial wallet, giving users full control over their private keys while simplifying access to its financial ecosystem. Supported assests include: USDT (USD stablecoin), USAT (another Tether stablecoin), XAUT […] The post Tether Launches the People’s Wallet to Drive Consumer Self Custody, as Bitcoin Surges Toward $76,000 appeared first on Tekedia.
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U.S. Producer Price Index in March Rose 0.5% MoM
The US Producer Price Index (PPI) for final demand in March 2026 rose 0.5% month-over-month, well below economists’ consensus expectations of around 1.1% or as high as 1.2% in some polls. On a year-over-year basis, PPI increased to 4.0%, the highest since February 2023, but that also undershot forecasts of about 4.6%–4.7%. Core PPI excluding […] The post U.S. Producer Price Index in March Rose 0.5% MoM appeared first on Tekedia.
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