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What Phantom’s SUI Exit Means for Crypto Wallet Competition
Phantom Wallet’s decision to sunset support for SUI marks a significant development for users of the multichain crypto ecosystem and highlights the increasingly competitive environment among blockchain networks and wallet providers. The move means that SUI users who have relied on Phantom for managing their assets will need to pay closer attention to the transition […] The post What Phantom’s SUI Exit Means for Crypto Wallet Competition appeared first on Tekedia.
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World Liberty Financial Receives Conditional OCC Approval for National Trust Bank
World Liberty Financial has received conditional approval from the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) for a national trust bank, marking another significant development in the growing intersection between digital assets and the traditional financial system. The approval represents an important step for the company as it seeks to establish a regulated […] The post World Liberty Financial Receives Conditional OCC Approval for National Trust Bank appeared first on Tekedia.
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YC-backed startup ThriveAgric raises $3.93 million in commercial paper sale
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Bitcoin Records Largest Weekly Gain Since March 2023, Surging Over 23%
Bitcoin has reportedly delivered its strongest weekly performance in more than three years, climbing more than 23% as the cryptocurrency broke out of a prolonged summer range. The asset moved from levels near $62,000–$63,000 at the start of the week to a peak around $79,500 before settling in the high $77,000s to low $79,000s by […] The post Bitcoin Records Largest Weekly Gain Since March 2023, Surging Over 23% appeared first on Tekedia.
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Verascient raises $1.2M pre-seed to feed company knowledge to AI agents
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Fasset Raises $68 Million at $1 Billion Valuation as Stablecoin Banking Enters a New Phase
Fasset, a stablecoin-powered neobanking platform, has reached unicorn status after raising $68 million in a Series C funding round led by Japan’s SBI Group. The financing values the company at $1 billion and highlights the growing investor appetite for financial platforms using stablecoins to modernize payments, banking and cross-border settlement. The latest investment comes only […] The post Fasset Raises $68 Million at $1 Billion Valuation as Stablecoin Banking Enters a New Phase appeared first on Tekedia.
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MTN has 5 million fintech users in Nigeria. It wants 30 million.
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How Digital Platforms Are Making Cross-Border Used-Car Sourcing More Transparent
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Moniepoint is phasing out MonieWorld, its UK remittance product
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Gold Hits $4,700 for the First Time in Three Months
Gold has returned to the spotlight after climbing to $4,700 an ounce for the first time in three months, underscoring renewed demand for the precious metal as investors reassess inflation, monetary policy, geopolitical risks and the broader outlook for global markets. The latest advance reinforces gold’s position as one of the market’s most closely watched […] The post Gold Hits $4,700 for the First Time in Three Months appeared first on Tekedia.
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Why Community Commentary Remains Important in LGBTQ Media
Community commentary gives LGBTQ readers space to interpret events through lived experience, local knowledge, and cultural memory. News reports establish what happened, while columns, essays, reviews, and reader responses examine why an issue matters to people whose perspectives receive limited attention elsewhere. Commentary Has a Distinct Role LGBTQ publications have long combined reporting with first-person […] The post Why Community Commentary Remains Important in LGBTQ Media appeared first on Tekedia.
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Artificial Intelligence Could Provide the Solution to Overfishing
Artificial intelligence is everywhere now, and it’s already proving that it has some positive uses. There are ways of applying this futuristic technology to upgrade things in ways that once seemed impossible. One of the most exciting applications is in fishing, where AI can now be used to help tackle the problem of overfishing and […] The post Artificial Intelligence Could Provide the Solution to Overfishing appeared first on Tekedia.
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FOMO Captures 46% of Solana Trading Platform Spot Volume
FOMO, is becoming a powerful force in Solana’s trading ecosystem, with the platform reportedly capturing 46% of spot trading volume. The figure highlights how rapidly speculative activity, retail participation, and attention-driven trading are reshaping the blockchain’s market structure. It also demonstrates the growing influence of platforms designed to make token trading faster, simpler, and more […] The post FOMO Captures 46% of Solana Trading Platform Spot Volume appeared first on Tekedia.
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Free Fire vs Mobile Legends on TikTok: Two Very Different Clip Cultures
Free Fire and Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) have large, overlapping audiences and high TikTok traffic from the same regions. Many gamers watch the Free Fire vs Mobile Legends split-screen edits, winner reveals, and comment sections arguing in four languages. This fight happens frequently. It got edited, captioned, and set to a trending sound. So […] The post Free Fire vs Mobile Legends on TikTok: Two Very Different Clip Cultures appeared first on Tekedia.
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Fibre is changing Nigeria’s Internet. The hard part is getting everyone connected
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This Senegalese startup is giving old wardrobes a second life
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Invent, innovate and drive organizational transformation, performance, and growth. Capture emerging opportunities in changing markets while optimizing innovation and profitability. Digitally evolve your business or functional area, turning digital disruption into a competitive capability and advantage. Master the concepts of building category-king companies, and thrive. The next edition of Tekedia Mini-MBA begins on Sept 14, […] The post Register for Next Tekedia Mini-MBA Which Begins Sept 14, 2026 appeared first on Tekedia.
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ADA Price Prediction: Can Cardano Reclaim $0.35 While ETH Eyes $2,600 and Apeing Emerges as a Next 100x Crypto Contender?
The next 100x crypto search is heating up as markets shift quickly. Cardano and Ethereum remain major names, while meme coins continue turning internet culture into serious market activity. ADA is near $0.17 and ETH around $1,900, keeping technical levels, network development, liquidity, and sentiment in focus. Meanwhile, dogs, frogs, cats, penguins, and hippos continue […] The post ADA Price Prediction: Can Cardano Reclaim $0.35 While ETH Eyes $2,600 and Apeing Emerges as a Next 100x Crypto Contender? appeared first on Tekedia.
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Can I Evict My Tenant Over WhatsApp? What Landlords Need to Know
WhatsApp has become one of the most common ways for landlords and tenants to communicate. Rent reminders, maintenance requests, complaints and even important notices can now be exchanged within seconds. But if a tenant stops paying rent or refuses to leave, can a landlord simply send a WhatsApp message telling them to vacate? The short […]
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How Smart Outdoor Design Is Changing the Way Sacramento Homeowners Use Their Patios
Sacramento is famous for its bright, sun-drenched days, warm summer weather, and exceptional outdoor living potential. From relaxing weekend afternoons to hosting evening dinner parties, patio spaces are a natural, cherished extension of Northern California homes. However, anyone who lives in the Central Valley knows that direct sunlight, intense summer heat, and prolonged ultraviolet exposure […] The post How Smart Outdoor Design Is Changing the Way Sacramento Homeowners Use Their Patios appeared first on Tekedia.
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Washington Summit Puts $4bn of African Deals on the Table, Targets $500m in Signed Commitments
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Convergence Partners doubles down on Yellow as the asset financier eyes 10 million customers
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Bessent Could Tap $1 Trillion Cash Account to Control Bond Market
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is considering an unusually powerful tool to stabilize the Treasury market: the government’s enormous cash balance held at the Federal Reserve. The Treasury General Account has climbed to nearly $1 trillion, and officials are reportedly weighing whether part of those funds could help finance an expanded program of government bond […] The post Bessent Could Tap $1 Trillion Cash Account to Control Bond Market appeared first on Tekedia.
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MTN expects Nigeria rebound as airtime lending resumes
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Phone Privacy Settings in Nigeria: 12 Settings You Should Turn On in 2026
Phone Privacy Settings in Nigeria: 12 Settings You Should Turn On in 2026 Your smartphone probably knows more about you than you realise. It can store your photos, contacts, conversations, location… TechCity
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Robinhood Chain’s Memecoin Moment and the Rise of NFT Culture
The convergence of traditional finance, decentralized markets, memecoins and NFTs is entering another experimental phase as Robinhood Chain attracts growing attention from crypto traders. At the center of the discussion is Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev, who has highlighted the possibility of creating liquidity pools that pair memecoins with tokenized stocks. At the same time, the […] The post Robinhood Chain’s Memecoin Moment and the Rise of NFT Culture appeared first on Tekedia.
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Michael Burry Swaps Alibaba for JD.Com After $10 Billion AI Funding Plan
“Big Short” investor Michael Burry has moved his entire Alibaba position into rival Chinese e-commerce company JD.com, saying Alibaba’s latest share sale has made him unwilling to reinvest unless the stock falls dramatically. Burry, who gained prominence for betting against the U.S. housing market ahead of the 2008 financial crisis and was portrayed by Christian […] The post Michael Burry Swaps Alibaba for JD.Com After $10 Billion AI Funding Plan appeared first on Tekedia.
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84 M&A deals worth $11.4 billion in disclosed value recorded so far in 2026
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Bitcoin ETF Inflows Reach $1.8 Billion as Institutional Demand Surges
The cryptocurrency market is entering another important phase as capital flows into digital assets accelerate, major tokens reclaim key price levels, and blockchain networks debate reforms designed to strengthen their long-term economic models. Bitcoin exchange-traded funds recorded approximately $1.8 billion in weekly net inflows, while Ethereum ETFs attracted about $697 million. At the same time, […] The post Bitcoin ETF Inflows Reach $1.8 Billion as Institutional Demand Surges appeared first on Tekedia.
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Xiaomi Deepens Chip Ambitions With New 3-Nm Processor (Xring O3), In Partnership with TSMC
Xiaomi has unveiled a new generation of its proprietary smartphone processor, expanding its push into semiconductor design as the Chinese handset maker seeks greater control over critical components, reduce reliance on external chip suppliers, and strengthen its position in the premium smartphone market. The company on Monday introduced the Xring O3, roughly a year after […] The post Xiaomi Deepens Chip Ambitions With New 3-Nm Processor (Xring O3), In Partnership with TSMC appeared first on Tekedia.
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Anthropic Targets a $100 Billion IPO at a $2 Trillion Valuation
Anthropic is emerging as one of the most consequential companies in the artificial intelligence industry, with reports indicating that the Claude developer could seek to raise more than $100 billion through an initial public offering at a valuation approaching $2 trillion. If realized, the transaction would represent one of the largest IPOs in financial history […] The post Anthropic Targets a $100 Billion IPO at a $2 Trillion Valuation appeared first on Tekedia.
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German Companies Recover Millions in Overpaid US Tariffs After Supreme Court Ruling
German companies have begun recovering hundreds of millions of euros in overpaid tariffs following a landmark ruling by the US Supreme Court in February, according to a report by German business magazine Wirtschaftswoche. The development highlights the significant financial consequences that changes in US trade policy can have on European businesses and underscores the importance […] The post German Companies Recover Millions in Overpaid US Tariffs After Supreme Court Ruling appeared first on Tekedia.
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ANSEM Airdrops $3.47M to Holders Just Three Days In
The cryptocurrency market has once again demonstrated how quickly new token ecosystems can attract attention, with $ANSEM distributing approximately $3.47 million to holders just three days after its launch. The early airdrop has placed the token under the spotlight, highlighting the growing role of community incentives, token distributions, and holder rewards in the race to […] The post ANSEM Airdrops $3.47M to Holders Just Three Days In appeared first on Tekedia.
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Global Stocks, Oil, Bonds Slip as Iran Sanctions, Nvidia Earnings and Jackson Hole Put Markets on Edge
Global stocks slipped on Monday as investors braced for details of new U.S. sanctions on Iran, while elevated bond yields, uncertainty over U.S. interest rates and mounting expectations around Nvidia’s earnings kept investors cautious. The market is entering a week dominated by three interconnected risks: the potential impact of tougher sanctions on global oil supplies, […] The post Global Stocks, Oil, Bonds Slip as Iran Sanctions, Nvidia Earnings and Jackson Hole Put Markets on Edge appeared first on Tekedia.
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Apple’s European Tax Strategy Faces New Scrutiny Under EU Transparency Rules
Apple has, for the first time, disclosed how much profit it booked and how much tax it paid in individual European Union countries, marking a significant shift in the technology giant’s financial transparency. The disclosure comes under new EU rules designed to give governments, investors and the public greater insight into how large multinational companies […] The post Apple’s European Tax Strategy Faces New Scrutiny Under EU Transparency Rules appeared first on Tekedia.
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