Polygon Labs, one of the most prominent companies in the blockchain industry, is undergoing a major transformation as it shifts its strategic focus from being a blockchain infrastructure provider to becoming a payments-oriented company. The restructuring has reportedly resulted in staff layoffs, signaling a significant change in direction for the organization that once positioned itself […] The post Polygon Labs Layoffs Signal Strategic Shift Toward Blockchain Payments and Stablecoin Infrastructure appeared first on Tekedia.

Alphabet’s Google will be required to give artificial intelligence rivals, including OpenAI, and competing search providers greater access to key Android and Search services under new European Union rules designed to curb the market power of Big Tech and foster greater competition in the AI era. The European Commission on Thursday detailed the obligations Google […] The post EU Orders Google To Open Android And Search To AI Rivals, Reshaping Competition With Gemini appeared first on Tekedia.

Space Exploration Technologies, also known as SpaceX, has seen its shares slip below the initial public offering (IPO) price for the first time since its debut. The stock finished Thursday’s session at $130.67, slipping under the $135 IPO price amid ongoing volatility that has erased much of the post-listing gains. Shares of the Elon Musk-led […] The post SpaceX Shares Close Below IPO Price For the First Time appeared first on Tekedia.

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Trump Media & Technology Group on Thursday unveiled a premium data service that will provide paying customers with licensed, real-time access to content posted on Truth Social, a move aimed at Wall Street firms and other professional users seeking immediate access to market-moving information from the platform. The new offering, delivered through an Application Programming […] The post Trump Media Launches Premium Truth Social Data Service, Raising New Ethics Questions Over Presidential Posts appeared first on Tekedia.

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, widely known as CZ, recently drew a clear distinction between emerging technologies and sound money. In a post on X, he stated, “AI is great, but it does not protect you against inflation. Bitcoin does.” According to Zhao, Bitcoin offers protection against the erosion of purchasing power caused by inflation, reinforcing […] The post “Bitcoin Protects Against Inflation” – Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao Says appeared first on Tekedia.

HSBC has upgraded Indian equities to “Neutral” from “Underweight,” becoming the latest global investment bank to turn more constructive on the country’s stock market after easing oil prices reduced pressure on corporate earnings and government measures to stabilize the rupee helped bring foreign investors back. The brokerage also raised its end-2026 target for the BSE […] The post HSBC Upgrades India to ‘Neutral’ As Lower Oil Prices Revive Earnings Outlook, But AI Capital Shift Remains A Risk appeared first on Tekedia.

Moroccan super app ORA Technologies has raised an additional $2 million from local investors, extending its Series A round to a total of $10 million as it scales its food delivery and digital payments operations. What makes the round notable isn’t just the size — it’s the cap table. ORA says the entire $10 million […] The post Morocco’s ORA Technologies Extends Series A to $10M in Fully Local Round appeared first on Tech In Africa.

American cloud platform Vercel has acquired Stakpak, an Egyptian-founded startup building open-source autonomous DevOps agents — its second purchase of an African company in the space of a month, and its second exit for P1 Ventures’ portfolio. The deal follows Vercel’s acquisition of Better Auth, founded by Ethiopian developer Bereket Engida, which was confirmed just […] The post Vercel Snaps Up Egyptian-Founded Stakpak in Second African Acquisition This Month appeared first on Tech In Africa.

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Key points Main story The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has commenced a review of its Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) Business Rules as part of efforts to strengthen competition and improve access to telecommunications services across Nigeria. The review was announced on Thursday during a one-day MVNO Business Rule Stakeholders Forum organised by the commission […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

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