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Predictable Execution and Pricing Integrity for On-Chain Markets 
Predictable execution is becoming one of the defining requirements for the next phase of blockchain adoption. While lower transaction costs often dominate discussions around blockchain scalability, the more significant transformation lies in how predictable execution changes user behavior. When market participants can reliably estimate transaction outcomes, costs, and settlement times, they gain the confidence to […] The post Predictable Execution and Pricing Integrity for On-Chain Markets  appeared first on Tekedia.
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IMF Says Tokenization Will Transform, Not Replace, Global Financial Market Infrastructure
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said the rapid rise of tokenization is set to fundamentally reshape the architecture of global financial markets, but warned that blockchain technology will not eliminate the regulated institutions that underpin the financial system. In a new working paper titled ‘The Evolution of Financial Market Infrastructures in a Tokenized Economy: […] The post IMF Says Tokenization Will Transform, Not Replace, Global Financial Market Infrastructure appeared first on Tekedia.
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Nigeria Capital Market Masterclass Opens Registrations for Oct 2026 edition
Tekedia Nigeria Capital Market Masterclass is a practitioner-led, intensive program designed to deepen the human capabilities needed to power Nigeria’s modern capital market. The Masterclass blends applied knowledge, real-market processes, regulatory frameworks, technology infrastructure, and hands-on case studies covering the entire capital market value chain. The program will run for 8 weeks, with assignments, simulations, and […] The post Nigeria Capital Market Masterclass Opens Registrations for Oct 2026 edition appeared first on Tekedia.
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2026 FIFA World Cup Fuels Record Betting Boom As Prediction Markets Hit Unprecedented Trading Volumes
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has become the biggest catalyst yet for the rapidly expanding prediction market industry, driving record trading activity across leading event-contract platforms as millions of users wager on match outcomes, tournament winners and related events. The month-long football spectacle, widely forecast to become the largest betting event in history, pushed trading […] The post 2026 FIFA World Cup Fuels Record Betting Boom As Prediction Markets Hit Unprecedented Trading Volumes appeared first on Tekedia.
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Bitcoin Nears $63K as Fear & Greed Index Improves
Bitcoin climbed toward $63,000, extending its recovery as the cryptocurrency market rebounded from a sharp sell-off that had pushed digital assets to multi-month lows. BTC surged amid improving investor sentiment and renewed institutional demand, trading as high as $62,956 on Friday before a slight retracement. The rally coincided with the Crypto Fear & Greed Index […] The post Bitcoin Nears $63K as Fear & Greed Index Improves appeared first on Tekedia.
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Sei Giga Aims to Bridge Traditional Institutional Trading and DeFi
Institutional trading has long been dominated by centralized exchanges (CEXs) and over-the-counter (OTC) brokers, where large investors can execute high-value transactions with minimal market disruption. These venues have become the preferred choice for hedge funds, asset managers, proprietary trading firms, and corporate treasuries because they offer deep liquidity, sophisticated execution strategies, and privacy. However, they […] The post Sei Giga Aims to Bridge Traditional Institutional Trading and DeFi appeared first on Tekedia.
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Tim Draper’s 1,000 BTC Transfer Sparks Fresh Crypto Market Speculation
A recent on-chain transaction has reignited discussions about one of the cryptocurrency industry’s most legendary investors. According to blockchain analytics platform Lookonchain, a wallet believed to be associated with venture capitalist Tim Draper transferred 1,000 Bitcoin valued at approximately $61.82 million, to Coinbase Prime. While the purpose of the transfer remains unknown, the movement has […] The post Tim Draper’s 1,000 BTC Transfer Sparks Fresh Crypto Market Speculation appeared first on Tekedia.
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Goldman Sachs Leads H1 EMEA Deal Advisory as Mergers and Acquisitions Activity Surges to 19-Year High
Goldman Sachs has strengthened its position as the leading mergers and acquisitions adviser in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa during the first half of 2026, capturing its largest share of the market in nearly a decade as regional dealmaking reached its highest level in 19 years, according to LSEG data. Dealmaking in the region […] The post Goldman Sachs Leads H1 EMEA Deal Advisory as Mergers and Acquisitions Activity Surges to 19-Year High appeared first on Tekedia.
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Tesla Shatters Q2 Delivery Forecasts as European Rebound Revives Growth Story
Tesla delivered its strongest second-quarter vehicle sales on record, comfortably beating Wall Street expectations and strengthening hopes that the electric vehicle maker could finally end two consecutive years of annual delivery declines. The results provide an important boost for the company as Chief Executive Elon Musk continues steering Tesla beyond its traditional automotive business toward […] The post Tesla Shatters Q2 Delivery Forecasts as European Rebound Revives Growth Story appeared first on Tekedia.
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Tekedia Mini-MBA Opens Registrations for Edition 21 (Sep 14 – Dec 5, 2026)
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. Registration for another edition of Tekedia Mini-MBA opens. Tekedia Mini-MBA, […] The post Tekedia Mini-MBA Opens Registrations for Edition 21 (Sep 14 – Dec 5, 2026) appeared first on Tekedia.
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SEC Expands Crypto Regulatory Sandbox With Seven New Firms As Nigeria Deepens Digital Asset Oversight
Nigeria’s cryptocurrency regulatory framework has expanded further after the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) admitted seven additional companies into its Accelerated Regulatory Incubation Programme (ARIP), marking another milestone in the government’s efforts to bring the country’s rapidly growing digital asset industry under formal regulatory supervision. The Commission disclosed the development in a statement issued on […] The post SEC Expands Crypto Regulatory Sandbox With Seven New Firms As Nigeria Deepens Digital Asset Oversight appeared first on Tekedia.
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June Crypto Market Recap: Winners, Losers, and Hidden Trends
June appeared to be a positive month for the cryptocurrency market. The top 100 digital assets by market capitalization recorded an average return of 8.9%, a figure that suggests investors broadly enjoyed healthy gains. A closer examination reveals a strikingly different reality. While the average performance was firmly positive, an overwhelming 82.1% of those assets […] The post June Crypto Market Recap: Winners, Losers, and Hidden Trends appeared first on Tekedia.
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Impact of Securitize’s NYSE Listing on the Digital Asset Industry
Securitize’s listing on the New York Stock Exchange marks a significant milestone for the digital asset industry, highlighting how blockchain technology is becoming increasingly integrated with traditional financial markets. As one of the leading platforms specializing in the tokenization of real-world assets, Securitize has spent years building the infrastructure needed to bring securities onto blockchain […] The post Impact of Securitize’s NYSE Listing on the Digital Asset Industry appeared first on Tekedia.
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Meta’s New Watermelon AI Challenges GPT-5.5 in the Race for AI Leadership
Meta has taken another significant step in the artificial intelligence race with reports that its latest AI model, code-named Watermelon, has reached performance levels comparable to GPT-5.5. The development underscores the rapid pace of innovation in the AI industry, where leading technology companies are investing billions of dollars to build increasingly capable foundation models. As […] The post Meta’s New Watermelon AI Challenges GPT-5.5 in the Race for AI Leadership appeared first on Tekedia.
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Amazon’s Project Leo Takes on Starlink in the Satellite Internet Race
Amazon has officially entered the rapidly expanding satellite internet market, marking a significant step in its long-term technology strategy. Through its ambitious Project Kuiper initiative, the company aims to build a global broadband network capable of delivering high-speed internet access to millions of people, particularly those living in underserved and remote regions. The move places […] The post Amazon’s Project Leo Takes on Starlink in the Satellite Internet Race appeared first on Tekedia.
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RTX Price Reveal Lands: Remittix Sets $0.35 Minimum For Major Exchange Launch
Remittix has finally delivered the update RTX holders have been waiting for, confirming that the token will launch on major exchanges at a minimum price of $0.35. The price reveal has become a major moment for the community, giving holders a clear benchmark before RTX begins trading publicly. After weeks of anticipation around launch details, […] The post RTX Price Reveal Lands: Remittix Sets $0.35 Minimum For Major Exchange Launch appeared first on Tekedia.
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Boost by Tradegrid
Great things often have humble beginnings, and that is the story of Tradegrid. When we first invested in this company, we saw potential, but today, witnessing it generate tens of billions of Naira across Nigeria is truly remarkable. If you are a driver, look for the ‘Boost by Tradegrid’ sign at your local filling station; […] The post Boost by Tradegrid appeared first on Tekedia.
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Alibaba, Tencent Back Kuaishou’s Kling AI In $2.8bn Fundraise, Valuing The AI Video Platform At About $15bn
China’s artificial intelligence funding race gathered further momentum after video-generation startup Kling AI secured one of the largest financing rounds in the country’s generative AI sector, drawing backing from some of China’s biggest technology companies as competition with U.S. AI leaders intensifies. Kuaishou Technology said Thursday that a consortium of investors led by Alibaba and […] The post Alibaba, Tencent Back Kuaishou’s Kling AI In $2.8bn Fundraise, Valuing The AI Video Platform At About $15bn appeared first on Tekedia.
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Trump’s Crypto Comments Spark Debate Over Family Digital Asset Profits
Trump’s latest remarks about his family’s cryptocurrency earnings have reignited debate over the growing intersection of politics, digital assets, and personal financial interests. During a recent interview, the U.S. president claimed that he did not know how much money his family had made from crypto-related ventures. The statement immediately drew attention from political observers, financial […] The post Trump’s Crypto Comments Spark Debate Over Family Digital Asset Profits appeared first on Tekedia.
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Anthropic Expands AI Infrastructure as SanDisk Stock Loses Momentum
Anthropic is navigating a familiar challenge in the artificial intelligence industry: demand for cutting-edge AI models is growing faster than the computing infrastructure needed to support them. The company recently indicated that it hopes to bring Fable 5 back to Claude Max subscriptions over time as additional capacity becomes available. At the same time, reports […] The post Anthropic Expands AI Infrastructure as SanDisk Stock Loses Momentum appeared first on Tekedia.
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Meta Admits AI Restructuring Fell Short as Zuckerberg Bets on Next-Generation Models to Close Gap With OpenAI
Meta Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg has acknowledged that the company’s sweeping AI-driven restructuring has not delivered the rapid gains management anticipated, offering one of his clearest admissions yet that the social media giant’s aggressive reorganization has fallen short of expectations even as it pours unprecedented sums into artificial intelligence. Speaking during an internal town hall […] The post Meta Admits AI Restructuring Fell Short as Zuckerberg Bets on Next-Generation Models to Close Gap With OpenAI appeared first on Tekedia.
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Digital Nomads: The AI engineer who left Nigeria for Germany and quadrupled his income
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A Zimbabwean developer built a bride price calculator that went global
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Best Travel Tech 2026: 12 Gadgets Worth Packing This Summer
Best Travel Tech 2026: 12 Gadgets Worth Packing This Summer Summer is one of the busiest travel seasons of the year. Whether you’re flying abroad, taking a road… TechCity
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Pick n Pay Bets on AI to Transform Grocery Shopping with ‘Penny’
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 […]
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Exabeam Expands Security Platform to Tackle Risks from Autonomous AI Agents
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 […]
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Nigerian startup takes top prize at UNDP’s pan-African edtech accelerator
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$1.44 billion raised in the first half of 2026
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Google Play to back 10 African game studios with $1 million fund
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The Thinking Company Launches ThinkOS to Improve Human Decision-Making in the AI Era
The Thinking Company has launched ThinkOS, a new human-centred thinking platform designed to help organisations strengthen decision-making, collaboration and problem-solving as artificial intelligence reshapes the workplace. The platform addresses a growing challenge facing businesses: while AI has made information and insights more accessible than ever, it cannot replace human judgement, strategic thinking or creativity. ThinkOS […]
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Alaa Hamadto on building through uncertainty and believing in Sudan again
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How unpaid salaries and vendor debts forced FoodCourt to pause operations
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👨🏿‍🚀TechCabal Daily – LemFi comes into Wealth
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Quick Fire 🔥 with Sheriff Adedokun
Meet Sheriff Adedokun, an entrepreneur and software builder with over a decade of experience scaling technology businesses across Africa and international markets.
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How to Learn Free Skills on Your Phone in 2026: The Complete Beginner’s Guide
How to Learn Free Skills on Your Phone in 2026: The Complete Beginner’s Guide Your smartphone is probably one of the most powerful learning tools you own. Yet for many people, it… TechCity
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Knowlix AI Launches an AI Teammate to Simplify SME Operations Across Africa
Knowlix AI has introduced an AI powered business platform designed to support small businesses across 29 African countries and several other markets worldwide. The Munich based startup said its platform enables businesses to manage customer relationships, invoicing, inventory, projects, and other back office operations from a single system. At launch, the platform will be available […] The post Knowlix AI Launches an AI Teammate to Simplify SME Operations Across Africa appeared first on Tech In Africa.
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