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Robinhood Chain Growth Signals a New Era for EVM Blockchain Adoption
Robinhood is rapidly evolving from a retail investing platform into a full-fledged blockchain ecosystem, and the latest developments surrounding Robinhood Chain underscore just how quickly that transformation is unfolding. Within days of major ecosystem activity, Robinhood Chain became the fastest Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)-compatible network to surpass 100 million transactions. Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev introduced […] The post Robinhood Chain Growth Signals a New Era for EVM Blockchain Adoption appeared first on Tekedia.
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Meta Shares Tumble As AI Spending Crushes Cash Flow And Weak Outlook Overshadows Revenue Beat
Meta Platforms’ shares fell nearly 10% in extended trading on Wednesday after the social media giant issued weaker-than-expected revenue guidance and revealed that its aggressive artificial intelligence spending sharply eroded free cash flow, reinforcing investor concerns over the mounting cost of the industry’s AI arms race. Although Meta exceeded Wall Street’s revenue expectations for the […] The post Meta Shares Tumble As AI Spending Crushes Cash Flow And Weak Outlook Overshadows Revenue Beat appeared first on Tekedia.
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Jim Cramer Says Wall Street Is Repeating the Dot-Com Playbook
Wall Street appears to be entering a new phase of market leadership, with investors increasingly shifting away from the high-flying artificial intelligence stocks that have dominated headlines over the past year. According to CNBC host Jim Cramer, the market is showing signs of a broad rotation into defensive, stable companies such as Coca-Cola and Walmart, […] The post Jim Cramer Says Wall Street Is Repeating the Dot-Com Playbook appeared first on Tekedia.
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Apple’s $5 Trillion Milestone Signals a New Era for Big Tech and AI
Before the emergence of artificial intelligence as the defining investment theme of the decade, Apple stood as the undisputed king of global equity markets. Although chipmaker Nvidia briefly claimed the top spot during the AI boom, Apple has once again reclaimed its crown, becoming the world’s most valuable publicly traded company and only the second […] The post Apple’s $5 Trillion Milestone Signals a New Era for Big Tech and AI appeared first on Tekedia.
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Microsoft Fourth Quarter Results Beat Estimates As Azure Growth Accelerates, AI Business Tops $100bn
Microsoft delivered stronger-than-expected fiscal fourth-quarter results on Wednesday, driven by accelerating growth in its Azure cloud business and continued demand for artificial intelligence services. The results sent the software giant’s shares higher in after-hours trading and bolstered investor confidence that its massive AI investments are beginning to generate meaningful returns. Shares of Microsoft rose about […] The post Microsoft Fourth Quarter Results Beat Estimates As Azure Growth Accelerates, AI Business Tops $100bn appeared first on Tekedia.
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Morgan Stanley Launches Solana ETP as Hyperliquid’s SK Hynix Perpetual Contract Overtakes Bitcoin in Trading Volume
Digital asset markets continue to evolve at an extraordinary pace, with institutional finance and decentralized trading platforms reaching new milestones. Two recent developments underscore this transformation: Morgan Stanley’s launch of a Solana Exchange-Traded Product (ETP) and the emergence of SK Hynix perpetual futures as the most actively traded contract on Hyperliquid, surpassing Bitcoin in 24-hour […] The post Morgan Stanley Launches Solana ETP as Hyperliquid’s SK Hynix Perpetual Contract Overtakes Bitcoin in Trading Volume appeared first on Tekedia.
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Wall Street Tumbles as Fed Split, Rising Treasury Yields and Oil Surge Rattle Investors
U.S. stocks suffered their sharpest selloff in weeks on Wednesday as a hawkish Federal Reserve decision, surging Treasury yields, rising oil prices and renewed concerns over the artificial intelligence trade combined to trigger broad-based risk aversion across financial markets. The Federal Reserve kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 3.5% to 3.75%, but investors focused […] The post Wall Street Tumbles as Fed Split, Rising Treasury Yields and Oil Surge Rattle Investors appeared first on Tekedia.
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22% Below CoinMarketCap: BlockDAG’s $0.00000019 Price Draws Market Attention While DOGE & XRP Prices Stabilize
Recent charts for the Dogecoin price prediction show upside potential as key indicators keep showing buy signals. Meanwhile, the XRP price is showing signs of moving back toward $1.50 as several market signals suggest further growth. However, BlockDAG (BDAG) is dominating the list of top crypto gainers by introducing a limited-time opportunity to stay ahead […] The post 22% Below CoinMarketCap: BlockDAG’s $0.00000019 Price Draws Market Attention While DOGE & XRP Prices Stabilize appeared first on Tekedia.
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22% Savings on Live Swap! BlockDAG’s Biggest Ecosystem Shift Arrives in Hours, While Ondo Eyes $0.48 & XRP Price Struggles
The Ondo crypto price is aiming for $0.48 after a strong chart breakout and new trading upgrades. Meanwhile, the XRP price is stuck at a key level that could break its downward trend. Standing out from the competition, BlockDAG (BDAG) is entering a major growth phase with claims for Batches 1–6 and staking scheduled to […] The post 22% Savings on Live Swap! BlockDAG’s Biggest Ecosystem Shift Arrives in Hours, While Ondo Eyes $0.48 & XRP Price Struggles appeared first on Tekedia.
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Best CS2 Gambling Sites in 2026: Top 11 Compared
A single Butterfly Knife from a lucky case drop can cost more than a decent gaming PC. With price tags like that, CS2 skins work as real money: players trade them, wager them on roulette and case battles, and put them behind bets on their favorite teams. This is where our team compiled a list […] The post Best CS2 Gambling Sites in 2026: Top 11 Compared appeared first on Tekedia.
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Visa appoints ex-Airtel Money Kenya chief as East Africa head
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The ContiSX Blockchain Card
The Investment and Securities Act (ISA) 2025 stands as the most consequential piece of business legislation enacted in Nigeria in over three decades. Operating on the foundation of this landmark Act, ContiSX Securities Exchange plc is built to power the next decade of capital market evolution and drive unprecedented economic growth across the nation. The […] The post The ContiSX Blockchain Card appeared first on Tekedia.
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Nigeria’s petrol three-wheelers are going electric—with batteries powered by diesel
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Jack Dorsey’s Block Urges U.S. Senate to Pass CLARITY Act for Crypto Regulatory Clarity
Payments company Block, founded by Jack Dorsey, has formally called on Senate leaders to bring the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (CLARITY Act) to a floor vote. In a letter dated July 29, 2026, addressed to Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer, Block expressed strong support for the legislation, describing […] The post Jack Dorsey’s Block Urges U.S. Senate to Pass CLARITY Act for Crypto Regulatory Clarity appeared first on Tekedia.
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Doubleline’s Gundlach Says Fed May Need Rate Hikes To Restore Inflation Credibility As Bond Market Challenges Policymakers
DoubleLine Capital CEO Jeffrey Gundlach said the U.S. Treasury market is sending a clear message to the Federal Reserve that if policymakers are serious about returning inflation to their 2% target, they may have to resume raising interest rates rather than simply maintaining a hawkish stance. Speaking after the Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged, […] The post Doubleline’s Gundlach Says Fed May Need Rate Hikes To Restore Inflation Credibility As Bond Market Challenges Policymakers appeared first on Tekedia.
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South Korea Confronts Market Turbulence as Russia Escalates Pressure on Telegram Founder Pavel Durov
Global financial and technology markets faced another wave of uncertainty as two major developments unfolded on the same day. In Asia, South Korea’s Finance Minister announced an emergency meeting following sharp volatility in the country’s benchmark KOSPI index, highlighting growing concerns over investor confidence and regional market stability. Meanwhile, geopolitical tensions intensified after reports that […] The post South Korea Confronts Market Turbulence as Russia Escalates Pressure on Telegram Founder Pavel Durov appeared first on Tekedia.
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After foreigners leave, South Africa’s convenience stores face a tech test
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Claude Mythos Cracks Post-Quantum Signature Scheme, Raising New Questions for Cryptography
The race to build secure post-quantum cryptography has taken an unexpected turn following reports that Claude Mythos successfully cracked a post-quantum digital signature scheme during advanced security testing. While the achievement does not imply that all post-quantum cryptography has been broken, it highlights the growing role of artificial intelligence in evaluating and challenging cryptographic systems […] The post Claude Mythos Cracks Post-Quantum Signature Scheme, Raising New Questions for Cryptography appeared first on Tekedia.
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One founder’s plan to make childbirth less financially dangerous
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Prediction Markets Signal Low Confidence in Iran Peace Deal
The fact that prediction markets are assigning low odds to an Iran ceasefire lasting 14 consecutive days reveals a deep level of skepticism among traders about the durability of peace in one of the world’s most volatile regions. While diplomatic announcements often generate optimism in political circles, prediction market participants tend to focus on probabilities […] The post Prediction Markets Signal Low Confidence in Iran Peace Deal appeared first on Tekedia.
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Microsoft Reassures Employees As Quarterly Results Show AI Investments Translating Into Stronger Cloud Growth
Microsoft sought to reassure employees and investors that its multibillion-dollar artificial intelligence strategy is beginning to deliver tangible returns, with Chief Financial Officer Amy Hood citing accelerating Azure cloud growth, surging adoption of Microsoft 365 Copilot, and record customer commitments as evidence that the company’s unprecedented AI spending is gaining traction. The message came after […] The post Microsoft Reassures Employees As Quarterly Results Show AI Investments Translating Into Stronger Cloud Growth appeared first on Tekedia.
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China Proposes Anti-Cyberbullying Law Targeting AI-Generated Abuse, Signaling Broader Push to Regulate AI Risks
China is moving to tighten oversight of artificial intelligence and online platforms with draft legislation aimed at combating cyberbullying, including abuse generated or amplified by AI, in the latest sign that Beijing is taking an increasingly proactive approach to regulating the rapidly evolving technology. The draft law, released Wednesday by the Cyberspace Administration of China […] The post China Proposes Anti-Cyberbullying Law Targeting AI-Generated Abuse, Signaling Broader Push to Regulate AI Risks appeared first on Tekedia.
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MTN Nigeria, WWF/NCF, UNDP and Deloitte Commence Third Edition of Nigeria PachiPanda Challenge
MTN Nigeria, in collaboration with the Worldwide Fund for Nature (WWF) through its local partner, the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Nigeria and Deloitte Nigeria, has announced the 2026 Nigeria PachiPanda Challenge, marking the third edition of the initiative. Part of MTN’s annual Africa PachiPanda Challenge, the programme seeks to […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.
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Cloud IPTV Infrastructure: Optimizing Edge CDN Delivery
Video now accounts for the largest share of internet traffic, and a growing part of it reaches viewers through IPTV, which is television delivered over IP networks rather than terrestrial broadcast, cable or satellite. For operators and platform builders across emerging markets, the interesting question is no longer whether audiences want streamed video. It is […] The post Cloud IPTV Infrastructure: Optimizing Edge CDN Delivery appeared first on Tekedia.
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Quidax expands stablecoin corridors as African exchanges seek steadier revenue
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Radisson Hotel Group and Accenture Redefine Travel Discovery on ChatGPT
Radisson Hotel Group has collaborated with Accenture (NYSE: ACN) in launching an AI-powered hotel discovery app in ChatGPT, helping travelers move from trip intent to search, comparison and planning through natural conversation. Available as @RadissonHotels in ChatGPT, the app enables travelers to search for Radisson Hotels properties across over 100 countries, and more than 1,000 […]
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How digital adoption in dentistry is improving healthcare
Dentistry has changed a lot over the past 25 years. Many dentists have moved away from traditional, hands-on methods and towards digital tools that are more precise, less invasive, and often far more comfortable for patients. These advances aren’t just about new technology; they’re about making visits to the dentist a better experience overall. At […]
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Bolt brings ride-hailing to ChatGPT across Africa and global markets
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Carrefour Kenya, KCB Bank Kenya and Mastercard Launch Prepaid card for Smarter Grocery Budgeting
Carrefour, which Majid Al Futtaim holds the exclusive rights to operate in Kenya, has collaborated with KCB Bank Kenya and Mastercard to launch the Carrefour Prepaid card. The payment solution is designed to help customers better plan, manage, and control their grocery spending, reinforcing their commitment to delivering greater value and convenience. The prepaid card […]
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What the OpenAI security incident teaches us about workload identity
The recent disclosure by OpenAI of a security incident involving Hugging Face has offered a practical, real-world illustration of what can happen when an autonomous system is given a goal, access to tools, and enough authority to pursue that goal across technical boundaries, according to Nicolas Blank, CTO of NBConsult, a Cyberlogic company. “According to […]
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Why network efficiency is becoming telecoms’ next growth engine
For much of the telecommunications industry’s history, network efficiency was viewed primarily through the lens of cost reduction and capacity management. Today, that definition is evolving rapidly. Across Africa, operators are investing heavily in network infrastructure to support growing digital demand. Data traffic continues to rise at double-digit rates, cloud adoption is accelerating, and artificial […]
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Rethinking Political Polarisation in Nigeria
Political polarisation is often portrayed as one of Nigeria’s greatest contemporary challenges. Public debates, election campaigns, ethnic tensions, religious disagreements, and increasingly confrontational conversations on social media have created the impression that the country is becoming more divided with each passing year. While these concerns are not unfounded, a century of evidence from the V-Dem […] The post Rethinking Political Polarisation in Nigeria appeared first on Tekedia.
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Nigeria’s Grocery-Tech Dream Takes Another Hit as GoLemon Folds
Nigeria’s food-tech sector has taken its second major hit in four months. GoLemon, the Lagos grocery delivery startup founded by former Paystack staff, has stopped taking new orders and will fully shut its customer support channels on August 2, after it couldn’t raise the funding needed to keep going. The closure follows cloud-kitchen startup FoodCourt’s […] The post Nigeria’s Grocery-Tech Dream Takes Another Hit as GoLemon Folds appeared first on Tech In Africa.
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Rentoza enters business rescue after burning through $7.3M in funding
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Trump Administration Bans New Chinese Robots, Power Inverters in Bid To Secure U.S. AI Supply Chain
The Trump administration has moved to tighten restrictions on Chinese technology entering the United States, announcing new bans on imports of certain Chinese-made robots and power inverters as Washington seeks to protect the country’s artificial intelligence infrastructure, strengthen domestic manufacturing and reduce reliance on Chinese supply chains. The new measures, announced Tuesday by the Federal […] The post Trump Administration Bans New Chinese Robots, Power Inverters in Bid To Secure U.S. AI Supply Chain appeared first on Tekedia.
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