The UK government has published its latest official labour market data, offering a detailed picture of employment, unemployment, vacancies and wage growth as the economy moves through 2026. Released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the figures provide important insight into the health of the British labour market and reveal a mixed picture: employment […] The post UK Labour Market Data Signals Slower Employment Growth as Wages Continue to Rise appeared first on Tekedia.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s latest crypto regulatory proposal marks a potentially important turning point for digital-asset markets. Rather than applying traditional securities rules uniformly across the industry. The SEC is proposing tailored pathways that could allow crypto companies to raise capital through token sales while giving investors clearer disclosure and regulatory protections. At […] The post SEC Crypto Proposal Opens Retail Token Markets as Bitcoin Holds Commodity Status appeared first on Tekedia.

The cryptocurrency and digital-asset industry is facing two contrasting developments that highlight the growing tension between regulatory oversight and institutional adoption. South Korea has moved to block domestic access to Polymarket over gambling concerns, while quantitative trading giant Jane Street has disclosed more than $1 billion in U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund holdings. The developments […] The post South Korea Blocks Polymarket as Jane Street Reveals More Than $1 Billion in Bitcoin ETF Exposure appeared first on Tekedia.

James, who spoke in an interview with The Tekedia Team, said the Youthford Fellowship is a golden opportunity for every fellow because the 100 fellows represent 50+ campuses across 18 countries, working on projects that collectively advance all 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Tekedia: James, congratulations on the launch of Youthford Fellowship. Can you tell us […] The post Interview: Tekedia Alum: James Popoola on Youthford’s Maiden Fellowship for 100 Emerging Changemakers appeared first on Tekedia.

Microsoft is taking a deeper step into the use of artificial intelligence across its legal operations, seeking a senior lawyer with technical expertise to build AI-powered tools, develop automated workflows, and train attorneys to use the technology as the software giant looks to reshape how its legal department handles routine work. The company is seeking […] The post Microsoft Offers Up To $279K For A Lawyer Who Can Build AI As It Moves To Put AI At The Center Of Its Corporate Legal Operations appeared first on Tekedia.

OpenAI’s preparation for a public-market debut in 2027 could be accelerated if the ChatGPT maker’s business continues to grow rapidly, Chief Financial Officer Sarah Friar told employees on Wednesday. “The IPO is not a finish line, it is a milestone, another fundraise,” Friar said during an all-hands meeting, according to two people familiar with her […] The post OpenAI’s CFO Says 2027 IPO Could Be Accelerated as $40bn Revenue Run Rate Fuels Push to Prove $852bn Valuation appeared first on Tekedia.

Hui Ka Yan, the billionaire founder of China Evergrande Group, has been sentenced to life in prison after a Chinese court found him guilty of multiple financial crimes, bringing a dramatic end to the rise and collapse of one of the country’s most indebted property developers. A Hong Kong court ordered the liquidation of EVergrande […] The post Evergrande Founder Hui Ka Yan Sentenced to Life in Prison as China Draws Line Under Property Giant’s Collapse appeared first on Tekedia.

Apple is changing the way iPhone and iPad users in Europe are asked to approve app tracking, bringing an important competition investigation by Germany’s Federal Cartel Office to an end. The changes follow years of criticism from regulators and the advertising industry over Apple’s App Tracking Transparency (ATT) framework, which was introduced as a major […] The post Apple Reworks iPhone Tracking Prompts in Europe After Antitrust Pressure appeared first on Tekedia.

Two important developments are reshaping the relationship between traditional financial markets and digital assets: Strategy is ending a period of Bitcoin selling, while Nasdaq prepares to introduce overnight trading for U.S. equities. The moves highlight how financial markets are becoming increasingly continuous, globally accessible and closely connected to the evolving digital-asset economy. Strategy, the corporate […] The post Strategy Ends Bitcoin Sales Streak as Nasdaq Moves Toward Overnight Stock Trading appeared first on Tekedia.

China has escalated a growing regulatory dispute with the European Union by ordering companies and individuals not to cooperate with a Brussels investigation into JD.com’s proposed $2.5 billion acquisition of German electronics retailer Ceconomy, accusing the EU of exercising “improper extraterritorial jurisdiction.” The directive, issued by China’s Ministry of Justice on Wednesday, marks the second […] The post China Orders Companies Not to Cooperate with EU Investigation Into JD.com’s $2.5bn Ceconomy Deal appeared first on Tekedia.

U.S. President Donald Trump has reaffirmed his administration’s ambition to position the United States at the forefront of the rapidly evolving digital economy, declaring that the country must remain the “undisputed leader” in Bitcoin, cryptocurrency, artificial intelligence and related technologies. Trump made this statement while speaking with a group of cryptocurrency executives at the White […] The post Trump Vows to Keep U.S. as ‘Undisputed Leader’ in Bitcoin, Crypto And AI appeared first on Tekedia.

Stripe is making a major push into the artificial intelligence economy with plans to acquire OpenRouter, a fast-growing platform that gives developers access to a wide range of AI models, including popular open-weight systems from Chinese and U.S. developers. The fintech company announced the deal on Wednesday without disclosing financial terms. The New York Times, […] The post Stripe Bets on AI Infrastructure With $7.5 Billion OpenRouter Acquisition appeared first on Tekedia.

Farcaster, once one of the most prominent decentralized social networking protocols in the crypto industry, is facing renewed questions over its long-term sustainability as revenues fall sharply and its ownership structure continues to evolve. The platform’s struggles highlight the difficult economics of building decentralized social networks in an industry where user attention is highly competitive […] The post Farcaster Seeks Another New Owner as Revenue Plummets, as Pump.fun, Compound and Ansem Signal a New Phase for DeFi, Memecoin Innovation appeared first on Tekedia.

U.S. government debt has crossed the $40 trillion threshold for the first time, exposing the widening gap between Washington’s ambitions to reduce federal spending and the fiscal realities of an economy in which interest costs, Social Security and healthcare obligations are growing faster than government revenues. The Treasury Department’s latest daily statement showed total public […] The post U.S. Debt Tops $40tn as Rising Interest Costs and Deficits Deepen Fiscal Strain: DOGE Fails to Halt Fiscal Deterioration appeared first on Tekedia.

Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are once again attracting significant investor attention, with U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recording approximately $130 million in net inflows. The development highlights a renewed appetite for regulated Bitcoin exposure at a time when cryptocurrency markets remain sensitive to macroeconomic uncertainty, shifting interest-rate expectations and fluctuations in risk appetite. The latest inflow […] The post Bitcoin ETFs See $130 Million in Net Inflows appeared first on Tekedia.

Bitcoin has surged back above the $70,000 mark for the first time since June, marking a sharp rebound as increased market liquidity and a wave of short liquidations fuel renewed buying pressure across the crypto market. The cryptocurrency climbed from the mid-$64,000 range earlier in the session to exceed the psychologically important $70,000 mark on […] The post Bitcoin Hits $70,000 for The First Time Since June Amid Short Squeeze and Liquidity Boost appeared first on Tekedia.

Robinhood is taking another significant step toward the convergence of artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency markets with the rollout of agentic trading for crypto. The initiative allows eligible users to connect artificial intelligence agents to Robinhood’s trading infrastructure, giving software the ability to analyze market information and execute crypto strategies on a user’s behalf. The development […] The post Robinhood Rolls Out Agentic Trading for Crypto, as BitMine Expands Ethereum Holdings to 4.8% of Total Supply appeared first on Tekedia.

The U.S. Treasury market is facing renewed pressure as the yield on the 30-year Treasury bond climbs to its highest level in roughly 19 years, reflecting growing investor concerns about inflation, government borrowing and geopolitical uncertainty. On August 18, the benchmark long-term yield reached approximately 5.33%, its highest level since 2007. The move is significant […] The post U.S. 30-Year Treasury Yield Hits 19-Year High as Inflation and Fiscal Fears Intensify appeared first on Tekedia.

A handful of non-custodial instant swap services stand out when it comes to moving BNB into Monero in 2026. Some put privacy first, others remove any account requirement entirely, and a few focus on speed with fixed rates. Quick Verdict on Top Platforms One option ranks highest overall for privacy and BNB-specific routing. Another suits […] The post The 7 Best Platforms for BNB to XMR Swaps (2026) appeared first on Tekedia.

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Comsol, a South African fixed wireless connectivity and private network operator with a history spanning nearly three decades, is entering the home broadband market as a wholesale provider of 5G infrastructure. The move is backed by two new shareholders: Platform Investment Partners, which has made 10 founder-stage fibre investments across four geographies over the past […]

Artificial intelligence may be best known for chatbots and large language models, but a growing share of the value being created by the AI boom is sitting much deeper in the technology stack. A new analysis by investment research platform BestBrokers has identified 28 companies in the S&P 500 that are directly involved in supplying […]

This Women’s Month, much of the conversation will focus on how women can access leadership and growth opportunities in an AI-driven economy. However, we must ensure that the skills and qualities that have historically allowed women to rise to the leaders they are today are not lost in the rush towards AI. Deloitte’s legal sector […]

Every business sends invoices. Yet for many businesses, creating the invoice is not the difficult part. Getting it paid is. An invoice is sent. The customer asks for payment details. Bank information is shared. A reference number is forgotten. Payment is made. Someone checks the bank account. Another person confirms receipt. The finance team updates […]

South Africa has learned repeatedly that access to strategic infrastructure and control over it are not the same thing. From mining and electricity to rail and telecommunications networks, the country’s economic trajectory has often been shaped by who owns critical capabilities and who captures the value they create. Today, a new strategic asset is emerging, […]

Jem, the WhatsApp-based workforce management platform for deskless teams, has raised an $8.4m Series A funding round led by global fintech investor Quona Capital. The investment will support Jem’s ongoing growth from an HR and benefits provider into a comprehensive AI-native workforce management platform, further enhancing its offering for frontline workers across Africa. Quona led […]

South Africans are increasingly being targeted by AI-generated fraudsters who sound just like bank employees. However, many local banks are still struggling with legacy tech, slow change processes, limited data visibility, and a risk that is growing faster than their response. According to the 2026 Anti-Fraud Technology Benchmarking Report from the Association of Certified Fraud […]

Telviva, a leader in cloud-based unified communications, has announced the launch of Viva, an intelligent voice and text-based digital agent solution designed to make enterprise-grade AI practical, affordable, and accessible for South African businesses. Built and hosted locally, Viva marks the next chapter in Telviva’s journey of enabling quality business conversations by transforming how companies […]