The European Banking Authority’s decision to classify Circle’s USD Coin (USDC) as a significant stablecoin marks an important development for the cryptocurrency industry and the regulation of digital assets across Europe. The classification brings USDC under direct regional regulatory supervision beginning in November, strengthening oversight of one of the world’s most widely used dollar-pegged digital […] The post European Banking Authority Classifies Circle’s USDC as a Significant Stablecoin appeared first on Tekedia.

BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) has attracted more than $665 million in a single day, highlighting renewed institutional interest in Bitcoin and regulated cryptocurrency investment products. The substantial inflow signals that major investors may be regaining confidence in digital assets after periods of market uncertainty, reinforcing the importance of exchange-traded funds in connecting traditional finance […] The post BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF Attracts $665 Million as Institutional Demand Recovers appeared first on Tekedia.

The United States housing market experienced another setback in September as pending home sales dropped to a record low, highlighting the continuing pressure that elevated mortgage borrowing rates are placing on prospective buyers. The decline underscores the challenges facing households seeking to purchase homes while financing costs remain high and affordability continues to deteriorate across […] The post US Pending Home Sales Fall to Record Low as High Mortgage Rates Weigh on Housing Market appeared first on Tekedia.

When budgeting for the future, it is important to take into account the family’s needs and potential expenses in the event of changes in the household’s income. Savings can be spent at any time, whereas life insurance typically requires the policyholder’s death to make the insurer pay the chosen beneficiary an agreed sum. In circumstances […] The post How to Decide Whether to Use Savings or Life Insurance to Cover Future Family Obligations appeared first on Tekedia.

The new Xbox cloud gaming price is by the hour. Here’s which pack to buy Xbox cloud play packs cost $3.99 for 10 hours, $7.99 for 25 and $11.99 for 50. The biggest pack wins by a mile. TechCity

Spotify audiobooks in Nigeria cost ₦2,300 a month. Here’s what that gets you Spotify Audiobooks+ is reported at ₦2,300 for 15 hours a month in Nigeria. We worked out the cost per hour and the top-up. TechCity

Operation Serengeti led to 1,462 cybercrime arrests across Africa. Here are the scams police found Operation Serengeti led to 1,462 arrests and $105 million recovered in 21 countries. Here are the scams police found and their warning signs. TechCity

Connected Gmail to Google Search? Google personalized ads can now use it. Here is how to check Since Oct. 16, Google can use what it learns from Gmail and Photos to pick ads, if you linked them to Search. Here is how to check. TechCity

A compliance pivot is expensive to build and cheap to repurpose. That asymmetry is what makes Africa’s current fintech moment interesting to watch from a Canadian vantage point: the KYC rails, multi-currency wallets, and cross-border settlement corridors assembled for remittances and mobile money are now being stress-tested by a category nobody planned for – real-money […] The post Are Blockchain Poker Platforms Rewriting African Fintech’s Infrastructure Logic? appeared first on Tekedia.

We have the Tekedia Capital Demo Day recorded video in the Board upon login here. Greetings. This is a friendly reminder that Tekedia Capital Demo / Meeting Day will take place this Saturday. During the session, we will review companies in the current investment cycle and take your questions. Event Details: Event: Tekedia Capital Demo […] The post Tekedia Capital Demo Day Video Available – Join and Co-invest appeared first on Tekedia.

France is facing a difficult combination of weak economic growth, strained public finances and growing public dissatisfaction. Despite its considerable influence within the European Union, the country is struggling to deliver the prosperity and financial security many citizens expect. As living costs remain a concern and confidence in political leadership weakens, the possibility of a […] The post France’s Economic Crisis Fuels Public Anger and Populist Politics appeared first on Tekedia.

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, popularly known as CZ, has reminded the crypto community that proclamations of Bitcoin’s demise have a long track record of proving that those moments are excellent buying opportunities. In a post on X, CZ wrote, “Bitcoin is dead’ was said by many, many times before. Those were also the best times […] The post “Every Time Bitcoin Was Declared Dead, It Was the Best Time to Buy” – Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao Says appeared first on Tekedia.

The growing legal battles surrounding prediction market platforms Polymarket and Kalshi are raising important questions about the future of event-based trading in the United States. As state authorities challenge how these platforms operate, a Newsmax opinion column by policy analyst Duggan Flanakin presents SafeBets as a potential alternative that could benefit from tighter gambling regulations. […] The post SafeBets Could Benefit as Legal Battles Threaten Polymarket and Kalshi appeared first on Tekedia.

Meta’s massive deal involving Mark Zuckerberg highlights an important reality about modern corporate leadership: even the most powerful executives cannot completely escape the demands of real-world work. As artificial intelligence transforms workplaces and companies invest billions of dollars in automation, Zuckerberg’s arrangement demonstrates that leadership still requires personal involvement, physical presence, and direct engagement with […] The post Meta’s Massive Deal for Zuckerberg Proves Executives Aren’t Exempt From IRL Work appeared first on Tekedia.

TikTok’s US business is seeking to secure as much as four gigawatts of computing capacity by the early 2030s, positioning the social media platform among companies competing for long-term access to the infrastructure needed to support artificial intelligence and increasingly demanding digital services. The company, officially known as TikTok USDS Joint Venture, has explored opportunities […] The post TikTok US Seeks Four Gigawatts of Computing Capacity as AI Infrastructure Demand Surges appeared first on Tekedia.

US telecommunications stocks fell on Friday after a report that SpaceX was seeking access to at least 80,000 cellular sites to build a nationwide wireless network, intensifying concerns that Elon Musk’s company could become a formidable new competitor to established mobile operators. AT&T shares dropped 5.6% to their lowest level in more than three months, […] The post US Telecom Stocks Fall as SpaceX’s Wireless Ambitions Threaten Established Carriers appeared first on Tekedia.

American Express announced it will eliminate roughly 5% of its global workforce, affecting approximately 3,850 employees, as part of a restructuring effort aimed at making the company leaner, more agile, and better prepared for artificial intelligence. The move was confirmed by Chief Financial Officer Christophe Le Caillec, who stated that the cuts will help the […] The post American Express Cuts 5% of Global Workforce to Prepare For AI appeared first on Tekedia.

Australian buy now, pay later provider Zip Co suffered its steepest intraday share-price decline on record on Friday after disclosing that an external fraud incident in the United States had disrupted transaction volumes and new customer growth during its fiscal first quarter, raising fresh concerns about its account-opening controls and operating costs. Shares in Zip […] The post Australia’s Zip Co Shares Plunge 50% After US Fraud Incident Raises Concerns Over Onboarding Controls appeared first on Tekedia.

The cryptocurrency industry continues to prioritize faster transactions and improved blockchain connectivity as decentralized finance platforms compete to attract users. Pump.fun, a popular Solana-based memecoin launchpad, has made Pump Bridge its default cross-chain route, claiming that the integration can deliver purchases twice as fast. Meanwhile, Fomo has announced its own internal bridge, highlighting the growing […] The post Pump.fun Makes Pump Bridge Its Default Cross-Chain Route as Fomo Announces Internal Bridge appeared first on Tekedia.

Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit has received approval from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) to offer spot exchange services in the emirate, marking another significant development in the company’s efforts to expand its regulated presence in the global digital asset market. The approval strengthens Bybit’s position in Dubai, a growing cryptocurrency hub that has attracted exchanges, […] The post Bybit Receives VARA Approval to Offer Spot Exchange Services in Dubai appeared first on Tekedia.

Microsoft’s GPT-5 Diagnostic Orchestrator is highlighting the growing potential of artificial intelligence to transform medical diagnosis, as new claims suggest the system can identify health conditions up to four times more accurately than doctors in certain diagnostic evaluations. The development underscores how advanced AI models could support clinicians, improve diagnostic decisions and potentially reduce errors […] The post Microsoft’s GPT-5 Diagnostic Orchestrator Raises Questions About AI’s Future in Healthcare appeared first on Tekedia.

SpaceX is in talks with cellular infrastructure companies to secure access to at least 80,000 sites across the United States, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, as Elon Musk’s space company advances plans to build a nationwide wireless network that could challenge established mobile carriers. The proposed agreements would potentially strengthen SpaceX’s path towards becoming the […] The post SpaceX Seeks Access to 80,000 US Wireless Sites as Musk Targets Nationwide Mobile Network appeared first on Tekedia.

The cryptocurrency industry is experiencing significant changes as companies strengthen internal oversight while expanding digital asset adoption. Polymarket has reportedly dismissed its chief marketing officer, Matthew Modabber, following an internal investigation into alleged marketing misconduct. Meanwhile, HSBC is advancing its digital payment strategy by rolling out its RedCoin stablecoin to 3.3 million PayMe users in […] The post Polymarket Fires CMO as HSBC Launches RedCoin Stablecoin to 3.3 Million Hong Kong Users appeared first on Tekedia.

The cryptocurrency industry continues to evolve as platforms adjust their strategies to changing market conditions and pursue new opportunities in decentralized finance. Blur’s decision to deprecate its NFT marketplace frontend and halt Blend loan matching on November 12 highlights the challenges facing digital collectibles and NFT lending. Meanwhile, Uniswap Labs has introduced aggregator hooks on […] The post Blur Scales Back NFT Trading as Uniswap Labs Launches Aggregator Hooks Across Three Blockchain Networks appeared first on Tekedia.

A shareholder of Circle Internet Group has filed a lawsuit involving President Donald Trump and cryptocurrency venture World Liberty Financial over alleged conflicts of interest connected to United Arab Emirates-linked digital asset deals. The case highlights growing scrutiny of the relationship between political power, private cryptocurrency businesses, and foreign investment as digital assets become increasingly […] The post Circle Shareholder Sues Trump and World Liberty Financial Over UAE-Linked Crypto Deals appeared first on Tekedia.

The Nasdaq 100 suffered a sharp decline, closing down 2.9% in its biggest single-day drop since June 5. The sell-off highlights growing uncertainty across financial markets as investors reassess technology stock valuations, corporate earnings expectations, and the economic outlook. The index, which tracks 100 of the largest non-financial companies listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market, […] The post Nasdaq 100 Suffers Biggest Drop Since June 5 as Technology Stocks Face Renewed Pressure appeared first on Tekedia.

The United States spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) market has experienced a significant setback after recording $635.6 million in net outflows, marking its largest single-day withdrawal since June 25. The development highlights growing uncertainty among cryptocurrency investors as market participants reassess their exposure to Bitcoin amid changing economic conditions, volatile prices, and shifting expectations about […] The post US Spot Bitcoin ETFs Record $635.6 Million Outflow, Largest Since June 25 appeared first on Tekedia.

Brent crude oil prices have climbed above $115 per barrel, reaching a five-month high as reports of Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabian oil facilities intensified concerns about global energy supplies. The development highlights the vulnerability of the international oil market to escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, where disruptions to production, transportation, and exports […] The post Brent Crude Tops $115 as Reported Houthi Strikes on Saudi Oil Sites Fuel Supply Fears appeared first on Tekedia.

Gold prices fell on Friday, putting bullion on course for its sharpest weekly decline in more than four months as elevated oil prices revived inflation concerns, strengthened expectations that interest rates would remain high for longer, and reduced the appeal of non-yielding assets ahead of the Federal Reserve’s next policy meeting. Spot gold fell 0.3% […] The post Gold Heads for Steepest Weekly Decline in Four Months as Oil Prices Lift Rate Expectations appeared first on Tekedia.

SK Hynix shares rose 4.4% on Friday after the South Korean chipmaker halted its review of a potential US initial public offering for its subsidiary Solidigm, easing investor concerns about governance, shareholder returns and the possibility of separating a valuable AI memory business from the parent company. The stock had fallen as much as 3% […] The post SK Hynix Shares Rebound 4.4% After Abandoning Solidigm IPO Review Amid AI Memory Boom appeared first on Tekedia.