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U.S. Treasury Falls After Moves to Curb Long-Term Bond Rout, But Analysts Warn Relief May Be Temporary
U.S. Treasury yields fell sharply on Wednesday after the Treasury Department moved to increase its purchases of longer-dated government bonds, offering investors some relief after a sustained selloff pushed long-term borrowing costs to levels that are challenging for the U.S. government and private sector. The yield on the 30-year Treasury fell nearly 10 basis points […] The post U.S. Treasury Falls After Moves to Curb Long-Term Bond Rout, But Analysts Warn Relief May Be Temporary appeared first on Tekedia.
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Riot Platforms’ Bitcoin Sales Signal a Major Shift in Mining Strategy
Riot Platforms’ decision to sell more than $730 million worth of Bitcoin during the first half of 2026 highlights a significant change in the way major cryptocurrency miners are managing their digital-asset treasuries. Rather than holding most of the Bitcoin they produce, Riot has increasingly used its BTC reserves as a source of liquidity to […] The post Riot Platforms’ Bitcoin Sales Signal a Major Shift in Mining Strategy appeared first on Tekedia.
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Hong Kong IPO Pipeline Broadens Beyond AI As Fundraising Surpasses 2025 Total
Hong Kong’s initial public offering pipeline is gaining strength across a broader range of industries, with biotechnology, mining and consumer companies joining a surge in listings from artificial intelligence and other technology sectors, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing CEO Bonnie Chan said on Thursday. More than 100 companies have listed in Hong Kong so far […] The post Hong Kong IPO Pipeline Broadens Beyond AI As Fundraising Surpasses 2025 Total appeared first on Tekedia.
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South Africa’s Cell C finds growth beyond its own subscribers
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We Tested 5 New Crypto Casinos in 2026
New crypto casinos surface almost weekly, each promising faster payouts, better odds, or a smoother experience. But “new” doesn’t always mean “good”, so we tested 50+ casinos to bring you the 5 most trusted new crypto gambling sites. As always, online gambling is 19+ (or 21+ depending on your jurisdiction), and availability varies by country […] The post We Tested 5 New Crypto Casinos in 2026 appeared first on Tekedia.
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Unitree CEO Says Humanoid Robots Near ‘ChatGPT Moment’ as China Races to Dominate Physical AI
The global humanoid robotics industry is approaching a potential breakthrough that could transform artificial intelligence from software operating on screens into machines capable of acting autonomously in the physical world, according to Wang Xingxing, founder and CEO of Chinese robotics company Unitree. Speaking Thursday at the World Robot Conference in Beijing, Wang said advances in […] The post Unitree CEO Says Humanoid Robots Near ‘ChatGPT Moment’ as China Races to Dominate Physical AI appeared first on Tekedia.
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Binance Launches AI Agent Platform To Let Users Automate Crypto Trading
Binance has launched a new platform that allows artificial intelligence agents to analyze markets, access account information, and execute trades on behalf of users, marking a significant step in the crypto industry’s shift from AI tools that provide information to systems capable of taking financial action. The world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, with more than 300 […] The post Binance Launches AI Agent Platform To Let Users Automate Crypto Trading appeared first on Tekedia.
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Fortune Tiger Slot Guide: Features, Symbols and Gameplay Explained
Fortune Tiger is a PG Soft slot with a 3×3 reel grid and five fixed paylines. Its gameplay centres on regular line wins, a Tiger Wild, random respins and an x10 multiplier for a full-screen winning combination. The Fortune Tiger game uses a Chinese prosperity theme dominated by red, gold and traditional lucky symbols. Its […] The post Fortune Tiger Slot Guide: Features, Symbols and Gameplay Explained appeared first on Tekedia.
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Poker Hand Rankings from Highest to Lowest
Every poker hand is ultimately decided by the same principle: the player with the strongest five-card combination wins the pot at showdown. Knowing how these combinations are ranked is therefore one of the first skills any poker player needs to master. From a simple High Card to the exceptionally rare Royal Flush, each hand occupies […] The post Poker Hand Rankings from Highest to Lowest appeared first on Tekedia.
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Standard Chartered Expands Hedge Fund Access as Wealthy Clients Seek Protection From Market Volatility
Standard Chartered is encouraging wealth management clients to allocate part of their portfolios to hedge funds as investors seek greater diversification and protection from heightened market volatility, a senior executive at the Asia-focused bank told Reuters. The strategy comes as demand for alternative investments accelerates globally and Standard Chartered seeks to capitalize on the growing […] The post Standard Chartered Expands Hedge Fund Access as Wealthy Clients Seek Protection From Market Volatility appeared first on Tekedia.
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The Next Generation of Weight Loss Medications: What the Research Pipeline Holds
Roughly four in ten American adults were living with obesity between August 2021 and August 2023, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Health Statistics data brief published in 2024. That figure has reshaped how medicine, industry, and patients think about weight as a chronic condition rather than a matter […] The post The Next Generation of Weight Loss Medications: What the Research Pipeline Holds appeared first on Tekedia.
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GSMA: Digital Reforms Could Create 490,000 Jobs in Malawi by 2030
Malawi could generate an additional MWK1.1 trillion in economic value and create 490,000 jobs by 2030 if it introduces reforms aimed at accelerating mobile internet adoption, according to a new report from the GSMA. The report, Driving Digital Transformation of the Economy in Malawi: Opportunities, Policy Recommendations and the Role of Mobile, argues that greater […]
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South Africa’s e-commerce boom is hiding a profit crisis
South Africa’s e-commerce sector is booming. The market is on track to surpass R130 billion in turnover this year. Local online sales are growing at roughly 20% and the sector handles over 100 million shipments annually. According to World Wide Worx, online shopping now represents 8% to 10% of total national retail – expanding at […]
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Absa Cuts SME Onboarding to Under 30 Minutes as AI Adoption Accelerates
Absa Group says its technology investments are increasingly translating into measurable customer and business outcomes, with artificial intelligence, automation and digital platforms helping the bank improve service speed, credit access and operational resilience. According to the Group’s H1 2026 technology performance update, one of the biggest improvements has been in SME banking, where account-opening turnaround […]
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12 Best Cryptos to Buy in 2026 – Don’t Miss Out On Apeing’s Upcoming Presale Which is Set to 100x at Listing
Could the next meme coin breakout be hiding in plain sight? Which digital asset could turn community attention into serious market momentum? The best cryptos to buy in 2026 conversation is becoming increasingly diverse, especially across the meme coin sector. Apeing is attracting attention as an emerging project currently in its whitelist phase. According to […] The post 12 Best Cryptos to Buy in 2026 – Don’t Miss Out On Apeing’s Upcoming Presale Which is Set to 100x at Listing appeared first on Tekedia.
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Nigeria’s Central Bank wants to monitor your stablecoin transactions. Can the plan actually work?
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Automated Data Processing and Financial Process Automation: How They Eliminate Manual Bottlenecks at Scale for Your Business
As your business grows, the amount of financial data can become difficult to manage. Manual processes could involve a huge number of man-hours from your employees, and these are resources that could be better used elsewhere. In addition, manual processes can result in errors and delays as well as inconsistencies, all of which can impact […]
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WSO2 Opens First Africa-Based Office in Johannesburg, Deepening Investment in the Continent’s Modernization
WSO2, a leader in enterprise digital infrastructure technology, today announced the opening of its first Africa-based office in Johannesburg, South Africa, underscoring the continent’s growing importance to the company’s global business. The investment comes as governments, banks, telecommunications providers, and retailers across Africa accelerate efforts to modernize legacy systems and prepare their digital foundations for […]
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UK Labour Market Data Signals Slower Employment Growth as Wages Continue to Rise
The UK government has published its latest official labour market data, offering a detailed picture of employment, unemployment, vacancies and wage growth as the economy moves through 2026. Released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the figures provide important insight into the health of the British labour market and reveal a mixed picture: employment […] The post UK Labour Market Data Signals Slower Employment Growth as Wages Continue to Rise appeared first on Tekedia.
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SEC Crypto Proposal Opens Retail Token Markets as Bitcoin Holds Commodity Status
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s latest crypto regulatory proposal marks a potentially important turning point for digital-asset markets. Rather than applying traditional securities rules uniformly across the industry. The SEC is proposing tailored pathways that could allow crypto companies to raise capital through token sales while giving investors clearer disclosure and regulatory protections. At […] The post SEC Crypto Proposal Opens Retail Token Markets as Bitcoin Holds Commodity Status appeared first on Tekedia.
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South Korea Blocks Polymarket as Jane Street Reveals More Than $1 Billion in Bitcoin ETF Exposure
The cryptocurrency and digital-asset industry is facing two contrasting developments that highlight the growing tension between regulatory oversight and institutional adoption. South Korea has moved to block domestic access to Polymarket over gambling concerns, while quantitative trading giant Jane Street has disclosed more than $1 billion in U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund holdings. The developments […] The post South Korea Blocks Polymarket as Jane Street Reveals More Than $1 Billion in Bitcoin ETF Exposure appeared first on Tekedia.
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Nigeria’s SEC wants crypto firms to share transaction data
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Google is giving Nigerian students a year of free AI access
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South Africa’s Jem Secures $8.4M Series A to Expand WhatsApp-Based Workforce Platform
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Exits MENA Moves to Acquire Avanz Capital Egypt in Major Private Capital Expansion
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AI is making Africa’s cheapest smartphones harder to afford
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African content has found a global market. Now comes the fight over the money
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What AMACO’s $1.5bn Kenya AI project can teach Africa about energy
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Galaxy Watch 9 vs Galaxy Watch Ultra 2: Full comparison
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Step-down Transformer Applications in Commercial and Industrial Networks
Step-down Transformer Applications in Commercial and Industrial Networks Power distribution systems in commercial buildings and industrial facilities must deliver the right voltage to different types of… TechCity
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Comsol enters wholesale 5G home broadband market with backing from new shareholders 
Comsol, a South African fixed wireless connectivity and private network operator with a history spanning nearly three decades, is entering the home broadband market as a wholesale provider of 5G infrastructure. The move is backed by two new shareholders: Platform Investment Partners, which has made 10 founder-stage fibre investments across four geographies over the past […]
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AI Hardware Boom Creates $12.4 Trillion S&P 500 Powerhouse
Artificial intelligence may be best known for chatbots and large language models, but a growing share of the value being created by the AI boom is sitting much deeper in the technology stack. A new analysis by investment research platform BestBrokers has identified 28 companies in the S&P 500 that are directly involved in supplying […]
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AI is making work easier, but is it making us think less?
This Women’s Month, much of the conversation will focus on how women can access leadership and growth opportunities in an AI-driven economy. However, we must ensure that the skills and qualities that have historically allowed women to rise to the leaders they are today are not lost in the rush towards AI. Deloitte’s legal sector […]
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How Zoyk’s Smart Invoicing Is Helping Businesses Get Paid Faster
Every business sends invoices. Yet for many businesses, creating the invoice is not the difficult part. Getting it paid is. An invoice is sent. The customer asks for payment details. Bank information is shared. A reference number is forgotten. Payment is made. Someone checks the bank account. Another person confirms receipt. The finance team updates […]
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The future of AI in South Africa must be built, not imported
South Africa has learned repeatedly that access to strategic infrastructure and control over it are not the same thing. From mining and electricity to rail and telecommunications networks, the country’s economic trajectory has often been shaped by who owns critical capabilities and who captures the value they create. Today, a new strategic asset is emerging, […]
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