Investor confidence strengthened across both traditional finance and the cryptocurrency market as the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at a new all-time high while blockchain analytics platform Tokenomist reported that eight crypto tokens are reducing their circulating supply through aggressive buyback programs. These developments highlight a broader trend of capital returning to risk assets and […] The post Dow Jones Reaches Record High as Crypto Token Buybacks Outpace Supply Growth appeared first on Tekedia.

Alibaba has reportedly prohibited the use of Claude Code within parts of its organization due to concerns over potential backdoor security risks. The decision underscores the growing tension between the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence coding assistants and the increasing need for organizations to safeguard sensitive systems, proprietary data, and critical infrastructure. As AI-powered development […] The post Why Alibaba Restricted Claude Code in Its Development Environment appeared first on Tekedia.

China’s artificial intelligence race has entered a new phase, with Beijing-based startup Z.ai emerging as the latest company challenging the dominance of leading U.S. AI developers. Its recently launched GLM-5.2 model is winning praise from developers, technology executives and investors, bolstering the belief that China’s AI ecosystem is closing the performance gap with OpenAI and […] The post Chinese AI Startup Z.ai Ignites ‘Mini DeepSeek Moment’ as GLM-5.2 Challenges OpenAI and Anthropic at a Fraction of the Cost appeared first on Tekedia.

Gold demand in India softened again on Friday after a brief recovery earlier in the week, as a rebound in prices from three-month lows prompted buyers to step back and return to a more cautious stance. At the same time, buying interest in China improved modestly, with dealers reporting a slight pickup in inquiries after […] The post Gold Buying Slows in India as Prices Rebound, While Chinese Demand Shows Signs of Recovery appeared first on Tekedia.

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Meta Platforms is making significant progress in the artificial intelligence model race, its superintelligence chief, Alexandr Wang, told employees on Friday, marking what could be an important milestone in the company’s aggressive push to catch up with industry leaders. In an internal town hall, Wang said that Meta’s upcoming AI model, codenamed Watermelon, has caught […] The post Meta’s Alexandr Wang Claims Major Stride in AI Race With New Model Closing Gap with OpenAI’s GPT-5.5 appeared first on Tekedia.

India’s aggressive efforts to combat the proliferation of fake websites impersonating major brands are raising alarms among global domain registrars, who warn that new court-mandated measures could undermine internet privacy and create unintended consequences for legitimate businesses worldwide. Per Reuters, the world’s biggest internet domain seller, GoDaddy, has mounted a strong legal challenge against directives […] The post GoDaddy Challenges Indian Court Orders on Domain Privacy, Warning Measures to Curb Fake Websites Could Undermine Global Internet Safety appeared first on Tekedia.

Nvidia is broadening its role in the artificial intelligence industry beyond designing the chips powering the AI revolution, unveiling a new revenue-sharing initiative that will allow fast-growing startups to exchange future earnings for access to high-performance computing infrastructure. The strategy stemmed from the company’s ambition to become not just the dominant supplier of AI hardware […] The post Nvidia Pushes Deeper Into AI Economy With Revenue-Sharing Model for Startups appeared first on Tekedia.

Catalyst Fund, an early-stage VC fund, has announced the successful completion of a $30 million second close, bringing on a new group of investors to further its mission of supporting Africa’s climate technology entrepreneurs. The latest funding round welcomes new investors, including the International Finance Corporation (IFC), FASA Fund by Investisseurs & Partenaires, Shell Foundation, […] The post Catalyst Fund Reaches $30 Million Second Close to Scale Investment in Africa’s Climate Tech Startups appeared first on Tekedia.

The cryptocurrency market regained momentum after U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded a combined $222 million in daily net inflows, bringing an end to a 10-day streak of capital outflows. The renewed investor interest coincided with Bitcoin climbing above the $62,000 mark, signaling a notable improvement in market sentiment. These developments suggest that institutional […] The post Spot Bitcoin ETFs End 10-Day Outflow Streak as Bitcoin Surpasses $62,000 appeared first on Tekedia.

I first met them in a modest office on Adeola Odeku Street in Victoria Island, Lagos. They had a small piece of technology, but I was completely sold on the vision. Today, Touch and Pay (TAP) powers governments, enterprises, and millions of users across Nigeria. Olamide, Kabir Aderemi, and Michael set out to solve what […] The post Good Shareholding, The Cap fits TAP, The Power Behind Cowry Card, Ije Card, etc appeared first on Tekedia.

Cloudflare has announced the launch of a stablecoin monetization gateway, marking another significant step toward integrating blockchain-based payments into the broader internet economy. As one of the world’s leading internet infrastructure companies, Cloudflare powers millions of websites, applications, and online services. By introducing a gateway that enables stablecoin payments, the company aims to simplify digital […] The post Cloudflare Unveils Stablecoin Monetization Platform for the Modern Web appeared first on Tekedia.

The digital economy continues to evolve at a rapid pace, with technology platforms and artificial intelligence companies making strategic moves to attract creators, users, and investors. Two recent developments highlight these changing dynamics: X’s decision to allocate $1 million in rewards to streamers and Venice’s successful $65 million equity fundraising round, which values the AI […] The post X Allocates $1 Million to Streamers as Venice Reaches $1 Billion Valuation with $65 Million Funding Round appeared first on Tekedia.

Questions surrounding financial transparency and ethics in public office have resurfaced after FBI Director Kash Patel disclosed a significant investment in MicroStrategy stock several months after completing the transaction. According to financial disclosure records, Patel purchased between $100,001 and $250,000 worth of MicroStrategy shares on November 21, 2025. However, the transaction was not reported until […] The post Delayed MicroStrategy Stock Filing Puts Kash Patel Under Ethics Spotlight appeared first on Tekedia.

LemFi, a financial service app, has expanded its footprint beyond cross-border payments with the acquisition of Wealth8, a Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)-regulated investment platform, marking a significant step in its evolution into a full-service financial platform. The acquisition enables LemFi to move beyond helping customers save and send money internationally, positioning the company to offer […] The post LemFi Expands Beyond Cross-Border Payments With Wealth8 Acquisition appeared first on Tekedia.

June’s payroll report delivered an unwelcome surprise for investors, policymakers, and economists alike, with the economy adding just 57,000 jobs during the month. The figure fell significantly below the consensus forecast of 115,000 new positions and marked a notable slowdown from May’s revised gain of 129,000 jobs. The weaker-than-expected data has intensified concerns that the […] The post U.S. Labor Market Cools as June Payrolls Miss 115K Consensus appeared first on Tekedia.

Daily retail inflows to Binance have fallen to their lowest level on record, marking a significant shift in cryptocurrency market participation. Binance remains the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, the decline in retail deposits suggests that smaller investors are becoming increasingly cautious after years of heightened volatility, regulatory scrutiny, and changing market dynamics. […] The post Binance Sees Lowest-Ever Retail Inflows Amid Changing Crypto Investor Sentiment appeared first on Tekedia.

A decade ago, NVIDIA traded below $5. Today it has returned over 24,000% to anyone who held through the AI buildout, turning a $10,000 position into roughly $2.4 million. The company posted $58.3 billion in net income in a single quarter this year, more profit in 90 days than Intel generated in revenue across all […] The post NVIDIA Returned Over 24,000% In The Last 10 Years, Why Stargate Should Be Your Next AI Bet Over DOGE & XRP appeared first on Tekedia.

Amazon is preparing to enter the satellite broadband market later this year after reaching a major deployment milestone for its Project Leo low-Earth orbit (LEO) constellation, setting the stage for a direct challenge to Elon Musk’s dominant Starlink network. The company said it now has enough satellites in orbit to begin offering initial internet services, […] The post Amazon Nears Starlink Challenge as Leo Satellite Network Set for Internet Service Launch This Year appeared first on Tekedia.

JPMorgan, one of the world’s largest banks with $4.7 trillion in assets, has issued a warning about Michael Saylor’s aggressive Bitcoin accumulation strategy through MicroStrategy. The bank argues that the company’s latest financing plan introduces fresh uncertainty into the Bitcoin market by raising the possibility that one of its biggest buyers could also become a […] The post JPMorgan Warns Michael Saylor’s Bitcoin Strategy Creates New Risk For The Market appeared first on Tekedia.

Alibaba-affiliate Ant Group is accelerating its push into humanoid robotics, leading a 500 million yuan ($73.6 million) funding round in Chinese robotics startup Zeroth as the company expands beyond fintech and artificial intelligence into one of the fastest-growing frontiers of AI-powered hardware. The investment marks Ant’s latest move to build a strategic presence across China’s […] The post China’s Ant Group Deepens Bet on Humanoid Robots, Leads $74m Funding Round in Zeroth appeared first on Tekedia.

Pick n Pay asap! has launched Penny, South Africa’s first fully integrated AI-powered grocery shopping companion, transforming the way customers shop for groceries through natural conversations. Powered by Google’s Gemini AI models, Penny is built into the Pick n Pay asap! app and allows shoppers to create grocery baskets, plan meals and discover products using […]

Artificial intelligence has become the defining force shaping the technology industry, and Meta has emerged as one of its biggest beneficiaries. The company’s recent financial performance reflects growing investor confidence in its strategic pivot toward AI infrastructure and computing power. By investing heavily in advanced chips, data centers, and AI-driven products, Meta has positioned itself […] The post Meta’s AI Compute Expansion Signals a New Era of Growth appeared first on Tekedia.

As enterprises increasingly deploy autonomous AI agents across their operations, cybersecurity company Exabeam has unveiled new capabilities designed to help security teams monitor, detect and respond to AI-related threats without slowing innovation. The latest update expands Exabeam’s Agent Behavior Analytics (ABA), Outcomes Navigator, Exabeam Nova, Threat Center and Attack Surface Insights, providing organizations with greater […]

Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has once again reinforced its commitment to Bitcoin by purchasing an additional $170 million worth of the cryptocurrency. The latest acquisition comes at a time when Bitcoin briefly climbed back above the $61,000 mark, signaling renewed optimism in the digital asset market. The move has attracted significant attention from investors, analysts, […] The post Metaplanet Buys $170 Million Worth of Bitcoin as Bitcoin Briefly Reclaims $61K appeared first on Tekedia.

SoftBank Group has reopened discussions with a consortium of lenders for a $10 billion loan backed by its stake in OpenAI, after earlier attempts to secure the financing stalled over concerns about the difficulty of valuing private companies, according to two people familiar with the matter cited by Reuters. To address lender hesitation, the Japanese […] The post SoftBank Revives $10bn Loan Talks Backed by OpenAI Stake, Offering Guarantees to Ease Lender Concerns Over Valuation appeared first on Tekedia.

Palantir Technologies Chief Executive Alex Karp has delivered one of his strongest critiques yet of the commercial strategies adopted by leading artificial intelligence developers OpenAI and Anthropic, arguing that their token-based pricing models have become disconnected from what enterprise customers actually need as AI deployment costs continue to surge. Speaking to CNBC’s Squawk Box on […] The post Palantir CEO Says OpenAI, Anthropic’s Token Pricing Model Is Failing as Enterprises Demand Better Returns appeared first on Tekedia.

The artificial intelligence industry continues to evolve at an extraordinary pace, with major developers introducing new models, changing pricing structures, and exploring unconventional governance arrangements. Two of the latest developments have drawn significant attention across the technology sector. Anthropic has reset Claude usage limits alongside the launch of its highly anticipated Fable 5 model, while […] The post Claude Usage Limits Reset as Fable 5 Launches While OpenAI Reportedly Weighs a U.S. Government Stake appeared first on Tekedia.

Robinhood’s shares climbed more than 10% following a series of major announcements that signaled the company’s growing ambitions in the digital asset industry. The centerpiece of the announcements was the unveiling of Robinhood’s own blockchain, a move that positions the popular trading platform as more than just a brokerage service. At the same time, decentralized […] The post Robinhood Surges Over 10% After Blockchain Launch as dYdX Rebrands to Arcus appeared first on Tekedia.

Micron Technology has slipped below its 20-day moving average for the first time in three months, a technical signal that has attracted the attention of traders and market analysts. While a single moving-average crossover does not necessarily indicate a long-term trend reversal, it often suggests that bullish momentum is weakening. The decline comes after a […] The post Micron Faces Market Pressure as Shares Slip Below Key Support Level appeared first on Tekedia.

OpenAI has proposed handing the U.S. government a 5% ownership stake in the company, a move that would give taxpayers a direct financial interest in one of the world’s most valuable artificial intelligence firms while helping ease growing political and regulatory pressure from Washington over AI safety and national security. According to a Financial Times […] The post OpenAI Proposes Giving U.S. Government 5% Stake as AI Leader Seeks to Ease Washington Scrutiny appeared first on Tekedia.