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China’s Export Engine Sputters in March as Middle East Turmoil Inflates Import Costs and Erodes Trade Surplus
China’s once-formidable export machine showed its first meaningful signs of strain in March, with growth tumbling to a six-month low of just 2.5 percent year-on-year in dollar terms—well short of the 8.6 percent  Reuters-polled analysts’ median had expected and a sharp reversal from the 21.8 percent combined surge of the prior two months. The figures, […] The post China’s Export Engine Sputters in March as Middle East Turmoil Inflates Import Costs and Erodes Trade Surplus appeared first on Tekedia.
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Breaking News: CAC investigates cybersecurity breach, advises portal users to update credentials
By Boluwatife Oshadiya | April 15, 2026 Key Points Main Story Nigeria’s Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has confirmed it is investigating a cybersecurity incident involving unauthorised access to limited aspects of its information systems, raising fresh concerns over the security of critical government digital infrastructure. In a public notice issued on April 15, 2026, the […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.
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CIA Produces Its First Ever AI Generated Report, Michael Ellis Disclosed 
The CIA (U.S. Central Intelligence Agency) recently produced its first-ever autonomous intelligence report generated entirely by AI, without a human analyst driving the process. Deputy Director Michael Ellis disclosed this milestone during an event hosted by the Special Competitive Studies Project, as reported by outlets including Político. The agency ran more than 300 AI projects […] The post CIA Produces Its First Ever AI Generated Report, Michael Ellis Disclosed  appeared first on Tekedia.
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Market Dynamics Remains Volatile As S&P 500 Resilience Depends on De-escalation Signals 
Market dynamics remains sensitive as seen in recent weeks amid the U.S.-Iran conflict that escalated earlier in 2026: Stocks particularly the S&P 500 often rally on de-escalation signals or hopes for resolved supply disruptions, even as oil prices remain volatile. The conflict which intensified in late February/early March 2026 involved disruptions to the Strait of […] The post Market Dynamics Remains Volatile As S&P 500 Resilience Depends on De-escalation Signals  appeared first on Tekedia.
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ClearBank Europe Receives MiCA Regulatory Confirmation to Operate as a CASP
ClearBank Europe has received regulatory confirmation under the EU’s MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation) to operate as a Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP). This makes it the first Dutch credit institution to complete the MiCAR notification process and offer digital asset services. Date of confirmation is April 9, 2026, from the Dutch Authority for the […] The post ClearBank Europe Receives MiCA Regulatory Confirmation to Operate as a CASP appeared first on Tekedia.
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Anthropic is Talking to Washington on ‘Mythos’ Despite Ongoing Pentagon Rift
Anthropic is signaling that its dispute with the Pentagon will not derail its broader engagement with the U.S. government, as the company opens discussions with the Trump administration over its frontier AI model, Mythos, a system already drawing intense scrutiny for its advanced autonomous coding and cyber capabilities. The development, among others, highlights a growing […] The post Anthropic is Talking to Washington on ‘Mythos’ Despite Ongoing Pentagon Rift appeared first on Tekedia.
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MCW Bangladesh – A Comprehensive Overview of a Leading Gambling Platform
Title: MCW Bangladesh Review: Your Guide to Online Gambling Description: MCW Casino World has established itself as a premier online gambling platform in Bangladesh, catering to millions of players with its wide-ranging services and user-friendly interface. Operating for over five years, this platform has gained immense popularity among local users due to its diverse selection […] The post MCW Bangladesh – A Comprehensive Overview of a Leading Gambling Platform appeared first on Tekedia.
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Krikya App Download Guide – Mobile Installation and Features for Bangladesh Players
Krikya App provides a complete mobile experience designed to meet the needs of Bangladesh players. Whether you’re using an Android device or accessing the app via iOS through PWA technology, Krikya App ensures seamless functionality and accessibility. The Android app is available in APK format, while iOS users enjoy the convenience of a Progressive Web […] The post Krikya App Download Guide – Mobile Installation and Features for Bangladesh Players appeared first on Tekedia.
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Musician Garrett Dutton Loses Bitcoin to Fake Ledger App, as Aave DAO Passes AIP 469 Governance
Philadelphia-based musician Garrett Dutton frontman of G. Love & Special Sauce was setting up his Ledger hardware wallet on a new MacBook. He searched for Ledger Live in Apple’s Mac App Store, downloaded what appeared to be the official app listed under a developer like SAS SOFTWARE COMPANY, not Ledger itself, and followed its prompts. […] The post Musician Garrett Dutton Loses Bitcoin to Fake Ledger App, as Aave DAO Passes AIP 469 Governance appeared first on Tekedia.
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Hyperliquid Achieves Extraordinary Operational Efficiency in 2025 with over $900M in Profit
Hyperliquid, a decentralized perpetual futures exchange built on its own Layer-1 blockchain, achieved extraordinary operational efficiency in 2025. With a core team of just 11 employees, it reportedly generated over $900 million in profit some sources cite figures closer to $1.1–1.24 billion in annualized net income or revenue, depending on the exact period and methodology. […] The post Hyperliquid Achieves Extraordinary Operational Efficiency in 2025 with over $900M in Profit appeared first on Tekedia.
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US SEC Issues Staff Statements on Self Custody Wallets and Guidance on Certain Defi Interfaces
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), through its Division of Trading and Markets, has issued a staff statement on April 13, 2026, providing interpretive guidance on when certain DeFi interfaces, self-custodial wallets, and related crypto apps do not need to register as broker-dealers under federal securities laws. This is described as an interim step and […] The post US SEC Issues Staff Statements on Self Custody Wallets and Guidance on Certain Defi Interfaces appeared first on Tekedia.
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The solar-powered medical kiosks bringing doctors to remote Chadians
Telemedan works like a small clinic, designed to handle consultation and diagnosis of a patient in one place.
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Welo Data: Scaling Annotation Without Compromising Quality Controls
In production environments, the integrity of training data is a direct determinant of model reliability. Inconsistent annotation standards, coverage gaps, and labeling ambiguity introduce behavioral risk that compounds as deployment scale increases.  Organizations addressing this challenge often rely on structured annotation infrastructures designed for both scale and governance. Data partners like Welo Data are built […] The post Welo Data: Scaling Annotation Without Compromising Quality Controls appeared first on Tekedia.
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Advanced Technical Research Infrastructure For High-Level Academic Writing
If you are serious about research, the writing phase is almost secondary. The research phase is architecture. It is infrastructure. It is where rigor either forms or quietly collapses. Most papers fail before the first paragraph is written. Not because the author lacks intelligence, but because the discovery process was shallow. Surface-level querying produces surface-level […] The post Advanced Technical Research Infrastructure For High-Level Academic Writing appeared first on Tekedia.
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Deutsche Börse Takes a $200M Minority Stake from Payward Inc, Kraken’s Parent Company
Deutsche Börse, the operator of Germany’s main stock exchange, including Frankfurt has taken a $200 million minority stake in Kraken’s parent company, Payward Inc. This is a secondary market transaction giving Deutsche Börse a 1.5% fully diluted stake in Payward. It implies a valuation of roughly $13.3 billion for Kraken down from a reported ~$20 billion […] The post Deutsche Börse Takes a $200M Minority Stake from Payward Inc, Kraken’s Parent Company appeared first on Tekedia.
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Three million Nigerians in gig economy, nearly a quarter in ride-hailing, Bolt report says
Three million people now work in Nigeria’s gig economy, and nearly a quarter of them are in ride-hailing, according to a new report by Ipsos, a global research firm, commissioned by Bolt, obtained by TechCabal. 
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JP Morgan’s JPM Coin Accelerating Expansion to Canton Network
J.P. Morgan through its blockchain unit Kinexys, formerly Onyx announced plans to issue its JPM Coin also referred to as JPMD, a USD-denominated tokenized deposit natively on the Canton Network. JPM Coin is a bank-issued digital token representing U.S. dollar deposits held at J.P. Morgan. It enables institutional clients to make near-instant, 24/7 peer-to-peer payments […] The post JP Morgan’s JPM Coin Accelerating Expansion to Canton Network appeared first on Tekedia.
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OpenAI’s $852bn Valuation Faces Investor Scrutiny as Enterprise Pivot Tests AI Leadership
OpenAI’s towering $852 billion valuation is coming under sharper examination from some of its own backers as the company recalibrates its growth strategy, shifting deeper into enterprise software and coding tools in a bid to counter rising competitive pressure from Anthropic and a reinvigorated Google. The concerns, first reported by the Financial Times, come barely […] The post OpenAI’s $852bn Valuation Faces Investor Scrutiny as Enterprise Pivot Tests AI Leadership appeared first on Tekedia.
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The $40 billion dollar accidental risk: Inside the Claude code leak
The $40 billion dollar accidental risk: Inside the Claude code leak @ChaofanShou (The researcher who first flagged the leak): “Claude code source code has been leaked via a map file in their npm registry! This is massive. You can see every single internal prompt and tool definition.” Last two weeks, X (twitter) erupted when an […] The post The $40 billion dollar accidental risk: Inside the Claude code leak appeared first on Tekedia.
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Nedbank & Mastercard in Landmark 10-Year Partnership
Nedbank and Mastercard today announced a landmark 10-year commercial agreement that expands their long-standing collaboration across Southern Africa. Under the agreement, Nedbank will leverage Mastercard’s global technology expertise and payments innovation to accelerate its growth across retail banking, small businesses, commercial clients, and merchant services. Together, the two organisations will create future-fit products designed to […]
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Cellulant hires ex-Xapo Bank executive Anthony Hernandez as COO
Hernandez will oversee onboarding, transaction processing, and customer growth, with a focus on reducing failures and improving how payments are tracked across markets.
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Sony Expands Gaming Gear Range
Sony is expanding its range of gaming gear with the introduction of 2 new models – the INZONE H6 Air. The INZONE H6 Air offers an immersive gaming experience backed by the open-back acoustic structure and the custom drivers. It produces deep and tight bass thanks to the back ducts integrated into the drivers.  With […]
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Latest Startup Funding News Africa: What’s Driving Growth
Latest Startup Funding News Africa: What’s Driving Growth African startup funding is rebounding in 2026, but capital is flowing into a broader mix of sectors, especially energy, logistics, climate tech, and mobility. The latest trend shows a more selective market where strong fundamentals matter more than hype. TechCity
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Bayobab CEO Appointed to Global Leaders’ Forum (GLF) Board
MTN Digital Infrastructure, the parent company of Bayobab, today announced that its Chief Executive Officer, Mazen Mroué, has been appointed to the Board of the Global Leaders’ Forum (GLF), a global network of senior connectivity leaders working to shape the future of the digital infrastructure and telecommunications ecosystem. The GLF brings together senior executives from […]
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#HISA2026 Returns to Johannesburg—Registration Now Open!
Johannesburg, South Africa—The Healthcare Innovation Summit Africa (HISA) 2026, Africa’s leading platform for exploring the latest trends and technologies shaping the healthcare industry, will return to Johannesburg on 27-28 May for its 11th annual edition. Organized by IT News Africa, the event will gather senior healthcare professionals, government leaders, innovators, and technology providers from across Africa […]
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👨🏿‍🚀TechCabal Daily – Takealot and wait for delivery
In today's edition: Takealot fights Temu, Shein with low prices || aptLearn shuts down || Kenya's hunt for new tax chief || Cauridor hires former Flutterwave exec
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Man Utd vs Leeds United: Michael Carrick Faces Scrutiny After Defeat
Michael Carrick’s first home defeat as Manchester United manager, inflicted by a Noah Okafor brace for Leeds United on Monday night, has raised pointed questions about the team’s readiness for the six-match run-in that determines whether they reach next season’s Champions League. United remain third in the table but are now nine points behind second-place […] The post Man Utd vs Leeds United: Michael Carrick Faces Scrutiny After Defeat appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Novo Nordisk Turns to OpenAI in High-Stakes Bid to Accelerate Drug Discovery and Regain Weight-Loss Lead
In yet another move that underscores how artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming a significant leverage in pharmaceuticals, Novo Nordisk has struck a far-reaching partnership with OpenAI to accelerate drug discovery, streamline clinical development, and sharpen operational efficiency across its global business. The Danish drugmaker said Tuesday that the alliance is designed to help “bring new […] The post Novo Nordisk Turns to OpenAI in High-Stakes Bid to Accelerate Drug Discovery and Regain Weight-Loss Lead appeared first on Tekedia.
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Oracle leads as Tech Shares Rebound, Software Surge Signals Potential Return to Record Highs
After a punishing start to 2026 that wiped billions of dollars off technology valuations and briefly pushed the sector back toward pre-ChatGPT pricing levels, Wall Street is beginning to see the outlines of a renewed rally. Software stocks, led by Oracle’s double-digit jump, saw a sharp rebound on Monday, with the development being interpreted not […] The post Oracle leads as Tech Shares Rebound, Software Surge Signals Potential Return to Record Highs appeared first on Tekedia.
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BP’s Oil Traders Reap Windfall from Iran Conflict as Debt Climbs on Price Surge
British Petroleum (BP) delivered a striking early signal of strength on Tuesday, announcing that its oil trading desk posted “exceptional” results in the first quarter of 2026. The windfall stemmed directly from the sharp surge in crude prices and heightened market volatility triggered by the escalation of conflict in the Middle East since late February. […] The post BP’s Oil Traders Reap Windfall from Iran Conflict as Debt Climbs on Price Surge appeared first on Tekedia.
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Ondo Finance Submitted a No-action Letter Request to the U.S. SEC 
Ondo Finance submitted a no-action letter request to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The filing seeks SEC staff assurance that it would not recommend enforcement action if Ondo uses Ethereum Mainnet to record and administer certain securities entitlements in tokenized form, while keeping the official legal books, records, custody, and underlying ownership unchanged. […] The post Ondo Finance Submitted a No-action Letter Request to the U.S. SEC  appeared first on Tekedia.
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Goldman Sachs Actively Using Anthropic’s Claude Mythos to Strengthen its Cybersecurity Posture 
Goldman Sachs is actively using and collaborating on Anthropic’s Claude Mythos Preview often shortened to Mythos to strengthen its cybersecurity posture. Anthropic released Claude Mythos Preview in early April 2026 as part of its “Project Glasswing” initiative focused on cybersecurity. It’s a frontier-level AI model that shows major leaps in agentic capabilities—particularly in autonomous vulnerability […] The post Goldman Sachs Actively Using Anthropic’s Claude Mythos to Strengthen its Cybersecurity Posture  appeared first on Tekedia.
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Ether Machine Halts its Planned SPAC Merger with Dynamix Corporation Citing Present Market Sentiment 
Ether Machine has scrapped its planned SPAC merger with Dynamix Corporation and, with it, the launch of its proposed $1.5 billion yield-bearing Ethereum fund. The companies mutually agreed to terminate the business combination agreement, effective immediately. Ether Machine cited unfavorable or deteriorating market conditions as the main reason. Ethereum’s price has fallen significantly since the […] The post Ether Machine Halts its Planned SPAC Merger with Dynamix Corporation Citing Present Market Sentiment  appeared first on Tekedia.
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Markets Pricing-In On the Failed Peace Talks between the US and Iran
Peace talks between the US and Iran in Islamabad (Pakistan) collapsed over the weekend without an agreement, primarily over Iran’s nuclear ambitions, regional influence, and control of the Strait of Hormuz. In response, President Trump announced and the US military implemented a naval blockade targeting Iranian ports and coastal areas, which went into effect at […] The post Markets Pricing-In On the Failed Peace Talks between the US and Iran appeared first on Tekedia.
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World Liberty Financial Threatening Legal Action Against Justin Sun of Tron Blockchain 
World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a DeFi project linked to the Trump family, has publicly threatened legal action against Tron founder Justin Sun following his accusations of hidden controls and misconduct in the project’s token contract. The feud escalated publicly around April 12, 2026, when Sun accused WLFI of embedding a backdoor blacklisting function in its […] The post World Liberty Financial Threatening Legal Action Against Justin Sun of Tron Blockchain  appeared first on Tekedia.
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Why the AI Boom May Belong to Liberal Arts Graduates, According to Anthropic’s Cofounder Jack Clark
As artificial intelligence continues to reshape industries and career paths, Anthropic cofounder Jack Clark is pushing back against the increasingly popular notion that only technical degrees hold value in the age of machine intelligence. Speaking at Semafor’s World Economy Summit, Clark made the case that liberal arts disciplines, often dismissed in conversations about the future […] The post Why the AI Boom May Belong to Liberal Arts Graduates, According to Anthropic’s Cofounder Jack Clark appeared first on Tekedia.
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