Strategy is strengthening its position in the corporate treasury landscape, with its Bitcoin holdings and market value placing the company among the S&P 500’s largest holders of reserve capital. As of September 1, 2026, the firm holds $66 billion in total reserve capital, placing it second only to Berkshire Hathaway among financial services companies in […] The post Strategy Hits $66 Billion in Reserve Capital — Second Only to Berkshire Hathaway appeared first on Tekedia.

Shell is expanding its oil and gas portfolio in the Americas, agreeing to acquire stakes in two exploration prospects operated by rival BP as both energy majors place greater emphasis on long-term upstream growth. Shell Offshore, a subsidiary of British oil and gas major Shell, said Wednesday it would acquire a 30% interest in BP-operated […] The post Shell Expands Gulf of Mexico and Brazil Oil Positions, Acquires Stakes in BP as Majors Return to Upstream Growth appeared first on Tekedia.

Alphabet is leaning on cheaper, faster artificial intelligence models, a massive Google Cloud customer base, and the continued strength of its advertising business as it tries to narrow the gap with AI leaders OpenAI and Anthropic in the enterprise market. The company is positioning Gemini 3.8 Flash as a key part of that strategy, with […] The post Google Bets Cheaper Gemini AI Models Can Close Enterprise Gap as Alphabet Wins Antitrust Relief appeared first on Tekedia.

India has stalled a proposal by Alipay+ to connect with the country’s instant payments network, Unified Payments Interface (UPI), over national security concerns and questions about how customer and transaction data would be processed and stored, according to three people familiar with the discussions cited by Reuters. The decision, once again, brings to the fore […] The post India Stalls Alipay+ Proposal to Link With UPI Over China Security, Data Concerns appeared first on Tekedia.

The Dutch central bank has moved about 86 metric tons of gold from storage in the United States and Canada to the United Kingdom, citing rising geopolitical tensions and the need to strengthen its ability to mobilize its reserves during a crisis. De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) said Wednesday that slightly more than one-quarter of its […] The post Dutch Central Bank Moves 86 Tons of Gold to London as Geopolitical Risks Rise appeared first on Tekedia.

Global stocks and bonds rallied on Thursday as investors weighed fresh U.S. economic data and comments from Federal Reserve officials for clues on whether the central bank will raise interest rates this month, while a sharp rebound in the yen and renewed military strikes between the United States and Iran kept markets on edge. A […] The post Global Stocks, Bonds, Oil Rally as Investors Reassess Fed Rate Outlook Amid Iran Tensions appeared first on Tekedia.

Uber launched autonomous rides in London on Thursday using artificial-intelligence technology developed by British self-driving company Wayve, bringing robotaxis to the British capital as the ride-hailing giant expands its autonomous mobility operations across Europe. The launch makes London the second European city where Uber offers autonomous rides, following the introduction of robotaxi services in Zagreb. […] The post Uber Launches Wayve-Powered Robotaxis in London as Britain Accelerates Autonomous Driving Push appeared first on Tekedia.

Global markets are entering September with three developments demanding attention: Arthur Hayes’ warning that a falling EUR/JPY could become an early liquidity signal. Bitcoin’s technical struggle around its neckline with $71,000 in focus, and a major Nvidia insider filing that could test investor confidence in the artificial-intelligence trade. Hayes, the BitMEX co-founder and current Maelstrom […] The post EUR/JPY, Bitcoin and Nvidia: Three Signals Shaping the Market appeared first on Tekedia.

The Japanese yen surged to a one-month high against the U.S. dollar on Thursday as traders increased bets on further Bank of Japan interest-rate hikes and weighed the possibility that Tokyo could intervene again to support the currency. The yen climbed more than 1% against the dollar, reaching ¥156.15, its strongest level since Aug. 3, […] The post Yen Surges as BOJ Rate-Hike Bets Intensify, Intervention Fears Return appeared first on Tekedia.

The global economy is entering a more complicated phase, where geopolitical fragmentation and financial-market stress are increasingly reinforcing one another. This week offered a stark demonstration of that reality as divisions among the world’s largest economies became visible at a G20 finance meeting while government bond markets simultaneously came under intense pressure across major economies. […] The post A Fractured Global Economy Meets a Global Bond Rout appeared first on Tekedia.

Bhutan’s latest Bitcoin transfer is putting renewed attention on one of the most unusual sovereign crypto stories in the world. The Royal Government of Bhutan has reportedly moved another 400 BTC, worth roughly $30.62 million, from wallets associated with Druk Holding, according to blockchain intelligence platform Arkham. The transaction is more than a routine wallet […] The post Bhutan Sells 400 BTC Worth $30.62 Million as Bitcoin Reserves Decline appeared first on Tekedia.

China has accused other G20 economies of using concerns over trade imbalances and industrial overcapacity to justify protectionist measures, escalating a dispute over Beijing’s growing export dominance as the United States and Europe push for greater access to the Chinese market. The confrontation followed comments by U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Tuesday that 19 […] The post China Accuses G20 of Protectionism as Trade Tensions Escalate Over Its Export Surge appeared first on Tekedia.

The rapid expansion of onchain finance is increasingly being reflected in the fees generated by emerging blockchain platforms, and the latest figures from Pons and Robinhood Chain highlight just how quickly the market is evolving. Pons reportedly reached a record $5.95 million in daily fees, placing it fourth overall and allowing it to overtake Robinhood […] The post Pons Fees Surge, Robinhood Chain Sets New DEX Volume Record, OpenSea Backs Arc and Backpack Adds Samani appeared first on Tekedia.

Kalshi is pushing deeper into the world of regulated derivatives with plans to seek approval from the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) for a perpetual futures contract tied to West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil. The proposed product would represent another major expansion for the prediction-market operator, which is increasingly positioning itself as a […] The post Kalshi Moves Beyond Prediction Markets With WTI Perpetual Futures appeared first on Tekedia.

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Paul Atkins has expressed confidence that the Digital Asset Market CLARITY Act could advance through the Senate this month, identifying September 15 as a critical date for the legislation and the future of cryptocurrency regulation in the United States. His comments have renewed attention around a bill that has […] The post SEC Chair Atkins Expects CLARITY Act to Clear Senate by September 15 appeared first on Tekedia.

Standard Chartered has taken another significant step into institutional cryptocurrency markets, launching spot trading in Bitcoin and Ether for eligible institutional clients in the United Arab Emirates. The move, announced on September 3, 2026, makes the bank the first Global Systemically Important Bank (G-SIB) to offer institutional spot crypto trading in the UAE, reinforcing Dubai’s […] The post Standard Chartered Enters UAE Crypto Market With Spot Bitcoin and Ether Trading appeared first on Tekedia.

3C Coding School has closed a $3 million seed round led by MRG Economic Group, with investor Amr Saad and a group of angels joining. Two things get the money: a Saudi Arabia launch and an AI-powered personalised learning platform. Hossam Hosny and Ahmed Khallaf started the company in 2015, teaching coding, technology and AI […] The post Egypt’s 3C Coding School Raises $3M Seed, Sets Sights on Riyadh appeared first on Tech In Africa.