The crypto payments industry has made significant progress in bridging the gap between digital assets and everyday spending. Crypto debit cards, payment gateways, and stablecoin-powered financial services have become increasingly popular as users seek faster, more flexible alternatives to traditional banking. Among the latest entrants into this competitive space is Kast, a crypto card platform […] The post Kast Crypto Card Under Fire as Deposit System Sparks User Complaints appeared first on Tekedia.

China’s smartphone sales fell 13% year-on-year during this year’s month-long 618 shopping festival, as manufacturers raised prices to offset higher memory costs and offered fewer discounts, according to data from Counterpoint Research. The research firm said sales declined during the May 26 to June 21 promotional period, with nearly all major Chinese smartphone brands recording […] The post China’s 618 Shopping Smartphone Sales Fall 13% As Higher Memory Prices And Weaker Discounts Dampen Demand appeared first on Tekedia.

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The AI boom, which has been the main driver behind the growth of the largest U.S. technology companies for several years, is beginning to change the balance of power in the stock market. Previously, investors were willing to support companies that actively increased spending on AI infrastructure, but now investors are increasingly questioning the effectiveness […] The post The AI Boom Is Creating a New Class of Market Leaders appeared first on Tekedia.

In today’s digital economy, trust has become one of the most valuable assets that individuals, organisations, and governments possess. Every online transaction, investment decision, subscription, and digital interaction depends on confidence that a platform is legitimate and that promises made will be honoured. Criminal networks increasingly understand this reality and have become highly sophisticated in […] The post Trust as Currency: Lessons from the Collapse of Nigeria’s National Reading Culture Platform appeared first on Tekedia.

Crypto markets don’t stop because you need to sleep, work or take a weekend off. As such, it is very challenging for most people to keep up with the price movements manually. BforBot is designed to help users apply a structured trading strategy without the need to monitor charts continuously. What is BforBot? BforBot is […]

Meta Platforms has disclosed that four U.S. states are seeking $1.4 trillion in civil penalties in a landmark consumer protection lawsuit accusing the social media giant of deliberately designing Facebook and Instagram to addict young users while misleading the public about the platforms’ safety. The unprecedented damages claim, revealed in a court filing on Monday, […] The post Meta Faces Potential $1.4tn Penalty As U.S. States Intensify Lawsuit Over Youth Addiction Claims appeared first on Tekedia.

Bonk, one of the most recognizable meme coin ecosystems on the Solana blockchain, has been shaken by a major governance incident after approximately $21.2 million was reportedly drained from its treasury through what has been described as a rogue DAO proposal. The event has reignited concerns about decentralized governance, treasury security, and the challenges that […] The post Bitcoin ETFs Record $266 Million in Net Inflows Despite Bonk Treasury Exploit appeared first on Tekedia.

The blockchain industry continues to evolve through innovations that strengthen security, privacy, and accessibility. Two recent developments highlight this trend from different angles. Privacy-focused cryptocurrency ZCash is advancing the security of its ecosystem through the formal verification of its new Ironwood pool, while Arcus DEX, formerly known as dYdX, has opened the waitlist for its […] The post ZCash’s Ironwood Pool and Arcus DEX Signal the Next Phase of Privacy and Decentralized Finance appeared first on Tekedia.

Flutterwave has announced a strategic investment from Circle Ventures alongside the integration of USD Coin (USDC) settlement into its payments platform. This marks a significant step in the company’s broader strategy to modernize cross-border payments through stablecoin technology. After spending the last decade building payment infrastructure that enables businesses to move money seamlessly across Africa, […] The post Flutterwave Expands Stablecoin Strategy With Circle Investment appeared first on Tekedia.

Chinese artificial intelligence models are rapidly gaining acceptance among U.S. businesses as companies seek to reduce soaring AI costs without sacrificing performance, marking a significant shift in a market long dominated by American technology firms. Developers and businesses are increasingly turning to open-source and open-weight AI models from Chinese companies such as DeepSeek, Z.ai and […] The post Chinese AI Models Gain Ground in U.S. as Lower Costs Challenge OpenAI and Anthropic appeared first on Tekedia.

Japan’s government has sought to reassure investors that it remains committed to fiscal discipline and respects the independence of the Bank of Japan (BOJ) after markets reacted sharply to a draft economic policy blueprint that fueled concerns over increased government spending and prolonged low interest rates. Reuters reports that the clarification came after benchmark Japanese […] The post Japan Defends Fiscal Strategy As Bond Yields Hit 30-Year High On Spending And BOJ Independence Concerns appeared first on Tekedia.

European financial regulators have unveiled separate initiatives aimed at strengthening the resilience of the banking sector, with the Bank of England proposing to ease capital requirements for major lenders while the European Central Bank ordered euro zone banks to prepare for emerging cyber threats powered by artificial intelligence. The Bank of England’s Financial Policy Committee […] The post Bank Of England Eases Capital Rules For Lenders As ECB Orders Banks To Prepare For AI-Driven Cyber Threats appeared first on Tekedia.

Billionaire philanthropist John Arnold is committing $2.6 million to fund research into the social and economic effects of online sports betting, arguing that the rapid evolution of digital gambling platforms has fundamentally changed the industry since sports wagering became legal across much of the United States. The grants, which have not previously been reported, will […] The post Billionaire Philanthropist John Arnold Commits $2.6m to Study Impact of Online Sports Betting appeared first on Tekedia.

Samsung Electronics delivered another record-breaking quarter as the artificial intelligence boom continued to fuel soaring demand for memory chips, but investors chose to focus on what could lie ahead rather than what the company had already achieved. Shares of the South Korean technology giant fell nearly 7% on Tuesday after the company released preliminary second-quarter […] The post Samsung Shares Slide 7% as Investors Look Past Record $58.4bn Q2 Earnings to AI Spending Risks and Rising Costs appeared first on Tekedia.

Have you ever wondered why some people spend less on cannabis products while still getting the items they want? Many shoppers pay more than needed because they do not know about discounts and special offers. Small savings can add up over time and help stretch your budget further. Learning where to find deals can make […] The post How to Reduce Costs on Your Cannabis Product Purchases appeared first on Tekedia.

Have you ever wondered why some people seem to stay calm and healthy despite busy schedules? Daily choices often shape physical and mental well-being more than occasional big changes. Small habits can improve energy, reduce stress, and support better health over time. A balanced lifestyle does not require expensive products or complicated plans. It simply […] The post Modern Wellness Routines for a More Balanced Lifestyle appeared first on Tekedia.

With thousands of online slot games available today, finding the right one is no longer as simple as picking the first title on a casino website. Players have become more selective, comparing game features, entertainment value, and overall experience before deciding where to spend their time. One of the first things many players notice is […] The post What Players Consider Before Choosing an Online Slot Game appeared first on Tekedia.

South Africa has become one of the most attractive offshoring destinations for UK businesses, offering English-speaking professionals, near-perfect time zone alignment with London, and salary costs that can cut total employment spend by more than half. Deel is often the first name UK companies encounter when researching how to hire in South Africa. But Deel […]

Nothing tests a website owner’s blood pressure quite like opening their own URL and finding a blank screen staring back. You refresh. Then refresh again. Then clear the cache and refresh one more time, like that is going to fix anything. Websites go down for all kinds of reasons, and some of them are embarrassingly […]

I support this move, provided Nigeria has the institutional and regulatory capacity to influence how these global technology companies operate within our jurisdiction. “President Bola Tinubu has directed the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) to investigate major global technology companies and generative artificial intelligence platforms operating in Nigeria over allegations of anti-competitive conduct […] The post The Hidden Tax on Nigerian Publishers: Why Big Tech Must Be Accountable appeared first on Tekedia.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) to investigate major global technology companies and generative artificial intelligence platforms operating in Nigeria over allegations of anti-competitive conduct and the unauthorized use of news content produced by Nigerian media organizations. The move signals Nigeria’s most significant regulatory intervention yet into […] The post Tinubu Orders Probe Of Meta, Google, X And AI Firms Over Alleged Exploitation Of Nigerian Media Content appeared first on Tekedia.

The rapid rise of artificial intelligence coding assistants is delivering dramatic productivity gains for software engineers, but many developers say those gains are coming with an unexpected cost: mental exhaustion. From startup founders to engineers at leading AI companies, programmers increasingly describe a workday defined by faster output, relentless decision-making, and the pressure to keep […] The post AI Coding Boom Is Leaving Developers More Productive Than Ever, and More Exhausted appeared first on Tekedia.

Oil prices rose on Tuesday after reports that Iran attacked commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, renewing concerns about the security of one of the world’s most important energy shipping lanes and highlighting the fragile state of the interim peace agreement between Washington and Tehran. International benchmark Brent crude futures for September delivery rose […] The post Oil Climbs After Reported Iran Attack On Ships In Strait of Hormuz, Bringing Strait of Malacca into Focus appeared first on Tekedia.

JPMorgan, Deutsche Bank, and Bank of America have placed renewed attention on the precious metals market with projections that suggest gold and silver could experience extraordinary price appreciation if current macroeconomic trends continue. While such forecasts represent long-term scenarios rather than guaranteed outcomes, they reflect growing concerns about inflation, geopolitical uncertainty, sovereign debt, and the […] The post Why Major Banks Are Turning Extremely Bullish on Gold and Silver appeared first on Tekedia.

German economic policy returned to the spotlight after fresh data showed factory orders rebounding more strongly than economists had expected in May, while the government’s draft 2027 federal budget sparked criticism over higher borrowing and proposed reductions in climate-related spending. The two developments highlight the balancing act facing Europe’s largest economy as it seeks to […] The post Germany’s Factory Orders Beat Expectations While 2027 Budget Faces Backlash appeared first on Tekedia.

President Donald Trump publicly praised cryptocurrency during a recent White House event, calling it “very powerful” and highlighting Bitcoin’s growing adoption. In the recorded remarks shared widely on social media, Trump stated, “A lot of people are using Bitcoin. I don’t think anybody understands really how powerful it is.” “And if we didn’t do it, […] The post Trump Calls Crypto ‘Very Powerful,’ Says U.S. Must Lead The Future of Cryptocurrency appeared first on Tekedia.