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Kalshi Moves Beyond Prediction Markets With WTI Perpetual Futures
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.
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SEC Chair Atkins Expects CLARITY Act to Clear Senate by September 15
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.
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Standard Chartered Enters UAE Crypto Market With Spot Bitcoin and Ether Trading
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.
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Volkswagen Plans 50,000 More Job Cuts as Automaker Launches Biggest Restructuring in Its History
Volkswagen plans to eliminate roughly 50,000 additional jobs worldwide as part of an aggressive restructuring designed to reduce costs, simplify its sprawling vehicle portfolio and restore profitability amid intensifying competition from Chinese automakers. The German automaker’s supervisory board approved its “Future Plan 2030” on Thursday, a 12-part programme that Volkswagen described as the most extensive […] The post Volkswagen Plans 50,000 More Job Cuts as Automaker Launches Biggest Restructuring in Its History appeared first on Tekedia.
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Uber came to Africa to disrupt transport. Then Africa changed Uber.
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TechBBQ’s Charles Kinga on what European investors get wrong about Africa 
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Charmius and New Technology Trends in Online Casino Gaming
The online casino industry moves at breakneck speed, and 2026 promises to be a landmark year for technological breakthroughs. Players no longer settle for static screens and repetitive gameplay; they demand immersion, speed, and fairness. This shift pushes platforms to adopt cutting-edge solutions that redefine the digital gambling experience. For those seeking the cutting edge, […] The post Charmius and New Technology Trends in Online Casino Gaming appeared first on Tekedia.
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Winspirit and the Growth of Mobile Casino Platforms
Smartphones changed how people play. The shift from desktop to pocket-sized screens happened faster than most predicted. Players now expect full casino experiences without sitting at a computer. Mobile platforms deliver that convenience with impressive polish. Winspirit understands this shift completely. It offers a smooth transition for players seeking table games on the go, including […] The post Winspirit and the Growth of Mobile Casino Platforms appeared first on Tekedia.
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Rocketplay and Emerging Trends in the Digital Casino Industry
Digital casinos have transformed from simple websites into complex entertainment ecosystems. Players now demand seamless mobile experiences, instant payouts, and gamified rewards that keep them engaged for years. The industry moves fast, and platforms that fail to adapt quickly lose their audience to more innovative competitors. One platform that consistently stays ahead of the curve […] The post Rocketplay and Emerging Trends in the Digital Casino Industry appeared first on Tekedia.
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Rocketplay and Digital Payment Innovation in Online Casinos
Digital payments have transformed how players fund their entertainment. The shift from bank transfers to instant e-wallets and cryptocurrencies marks a major leap. Players now expect speed, security, and zero friction when moving money. Online casinos that ignore this evolution risk losing their audience. Modern platforms must adapt to survive this financial revolution. Among the […] The post Rocketplay and Digital Payment Innovation in Online Casinos appeared first on Tekedia.
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Rocketplay and the Technology Behind Modern Online Casino Platforms
Modern online casino platforms rely on a complex stack of technologies that most players never see. These systems manage real-time game streaming, secure payment processing, and instant bonus delivery across multiple devices. The speed of innovation in this sector surprises even veteran software engineers. Players expect seamless experiences, and the platforms that deliver them gain […] The post Rocketplay and the Technology Behind Modern Online Casino Platforms appeared first on Tekedia.
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Uber restores Visa payments in Kenya after eight-month pause
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Sun King joins Kenya’s growing smartphone financing race
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From 70 million to 317 million: How Serigne Dioum plans to turn every MTN subscriber into a MoMo user 
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Should you buy the Redmi 17 5G? What to consider first
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Beyond chatbots, South Africa’s 4Sight sees AI running business processes
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Glo’s decline, T2’s missing data widen MTN, Airtel’s Internet lead
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Kenyan Detectives Arrest Two FlexPay Directors Over KES 31.2M Allegedly Owed to a Retailer
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Egypt’s 3C Coding School Raises $3M Seed, Sets Sights on Riyadh
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.
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Ghana’s Seevcash Picks Up $333K From Stellar, Adds a Visa Card
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👨🏿‍🚀TechCabal Daily – Tolaram secures $51m debt
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Greg Abel Signals Berkshire Is Embracing AI, but in a Very Different Way From Silicon Valley
Greg Abel is stepping into one of the most difficult succession jobs in corporate America: running Berkshire Hathaway after Warren Buffett. Since taking over as chief executive at the start of 2026, Abel has largely allowed Berkshire’s investment decisions to speak for themselves. But in a wide-ranging CNBC interview on Wednesday, he offered a clearer […] The post Greg Abel Signals Berkshire Is Embracing AI, but in a Very Different Way From Silicon Valley appeared first on Tekedia.
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Bitcoin ETFs Attract Capital as Snowflake’s AI Boom Lifts Tech Stocks
Financial markets are delivering a mixed but revealing signal as capital continues to rotate between digital assets and artificial intelligence. U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds recorded approximately $101 million in net inflows. While spot Ether ETFs experienced about $48 million in net outflows. Snowflake shares surged more than 22% after the data-cloud company delivered stronger-than-expected […] The post Bitcoin ETFs Attract Capital as Snowflake’s AI Boom Lifts Tech Stocks appeared first on Tekedia.
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Anthropic Accuses Chinese AI Labs of Using Fraudulent Accounts to Distill Claude Models
Anthropic has accused Chinese artificial intelligence companies and other foreign actors of using large-scale networks of fraudulent accounts to extract capabilities from its Claude models and build cheaper competing systems, escalating a broader battle over AI model distillation, intellectual property and national security. Jacob Klein, Anthropic’s head of threat intelligence, said the company supports legitimate […] The post Anthropic Accuses Chinese AI Labs of Using Fraudulent Accounts to Distill Claude Models appeared first on Tekedia.
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Nvidia, Oil and Geopolitics Put Investors on a Market Knife Edge
The final week of August delivered a sharp reminder that modern financial markets rarely wait for the official opening bell before repricing risk. Nvidia’s earnings, oil-market tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, and shifting expectations across equities and commodities demonstrated how quickly information can move from headlines into asset prices. Nvidia’s after-close earnings report was […] The post Nvidia, Oil and Geopolitics Put Investors on a Market Knife Edge appeared first on Tekedia.
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Uber is gone. Its users must find another way around Nigeria.
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GRID 01 Makes Lagos Debut, Opens New Growth Path for African Startups
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Korea and Africa Chart New Course on AI and Digital Infrastructure at 20th anniversary of KOAFEC
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Village Capital deploys $450,000 in first Nigeria investments
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Nomba raises $3 million to target Africa–Asia payment corridor
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Claude Fable 5.1 price and availability: Everything you need to know
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What you should know about Claude Mythos 5.1
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As Nigeria’s capital market surges, Daba and Coronation want global investors in
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Inside ISWAP’s secret AI units in Northern Nigeria 
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Capitec’s $33.8 billion business joins A2X as it expands beyond banking
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With Uber gone, Bolt says Nigeria “remains an important market”
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