Bitcoin has returned to the center of the global macro conversation, climbing toward $81,000 as investors position themselves around one of the defining moments of the week: Kevin Warsh’s first keynote at Jackson Hole. Across equities, artificial intelligence, gold, and monetary markets, capital is moving in ways that suggest investors are reassessing Bitcoin’s role. The […] The post Bitcoin, Nvidia and the Changing Shape of the Market appeared first on Tekedia.

In the race to operationalize artificial intelligence at scale, enterprises are discovering that model performance alone is no longer the decisive factor. As organizations commit to multi-year investments in expensive GPU capacity and complex hybrid environments, a quieter but more consequential challenge has emerged: how to govern that infrastructure with the same discipline once reserved […] The post Beyond the Model: Why Infrastructure Discipline Will Decide the Next Phase of Enterprise AI – An Interview With Quali CEO Lior Koriat appeared first on Tekedia.

Russian-speaking cybercriminals used Cursor, an AI coding assistant now owned by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, to accelerate attacks against at least seven companies earlier this year, according to cybersecurity startup Gambit Security and data Reuters reviewed. The campaign provides another example of how commercially available AI systems are being repurposed by criminals to automate parts of […] The post Hackers Used Cursor, SpaceX-Linked AI Coding Agent to Target Companies, Report Says appeared first on Tekedia.

Iranian crude oil exports have collapsed in August as President Donald Trump’s administration relies increasingly on a naval blockade and financial sanctions to squeeze Tehran into accepting a deal to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has loaded about 260,000 barrels per day of crude for export at its ports so far this month, […] The post Iran’s Oil Exports Plunge as Trump Uses Hormuz Blockade to Intensify Economic Pressure on Tehran appeared first on Tekedia.

OPay is preparing to list its shares on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), according to sources cited by NairaMetrics, potentially setting the stage for one of the most significant technology listings in the history of Nigeria’s capital market. The fintech company is expected to formally announce plans for the domestic listing soon, although the timing, valuation, […] The post OPay Plans Nigerian Exchange Listing as Fintech Giant Eyes $4 Billion U.S. IPO appeared first on Tekedia.

Anthropic’s Claude Cowork is taking another step toward becoming a more capable workplace assistant with the launch of a built-in browser. The development represents a significant evolution in how users interact with artificial intelligence. Moving beyond traditional chat interfaces and toward systems that can actively navigate digital environments to complete tasks. The introduction of a […] The post Claude Cowork Launches Built-In Browser, Expanding AI’s Role in Everyday Work appeared first on Tekedia.

OpenAI, Anthropic, Microsoft, Advanced Micro Devices and more than 100 other companies and organizations have called on businesses and governments to urgently strengthen cybersecurity defenses as increasingly capable artificial intelligence systems raise the speed and sophistication of cyberattacks. The 116 signatories said organizations have a limited window to improve their defenses before AI-driven attacks become […] The post OpenAI, Anthropic, Microsoft Join 116-Entity Push for Stronger Cyber Defenses as AI Attacks Accelerate appeared first on Tekedia.

The crypto market continues to demonstrate the contrasting forces shaping the digital-asset industry, with renewed enthusiasm for NFTs and memecoins unfolding alongside another major decentralized-finance security incident. Three developments in particular are attracting attention: ACK’s launch of 9,999 Argonauts, the continued strength of Robinhood-listed memes with CASHCAT reaching a new all-time high, and an ongoing […] The post Crypto Investors Eye NFTs and Memecoins as DeFi Security Risks Persist appeared first on Tekedia.

Coinbase is expanding the role of Bitcoin in the mortgage market, highlighting how the world’s largest cryptocurrency is increasingly moving beyond trading and investment into mainstream financial services. The development reflects a broader push to make Bitcoin-backed lending more accessible while giving cryptocurrency holders another way to unlock liquidity without selling their digital assets. The […] The post Coinbase Expands BTC-Backed Mortgages as Bitcoin Moves Deeper Into Traditional Finance appeared first on Tekedia.

The crypto ecosystem continues to expand across networks and digital asset categories as Pump.fun adds support for HyperEVM while the SAVE ETH NFT collection launches on FWA. The two developments highlight a broader trend in the industry: users, creators, and liquidity are increasingly moving across blockchain ecosystems in search of lower costs, new audiences, and […] The post Pump.fun Adds HyperEVM Support as SAVE ETH NFT Collection Launches on FWA appeared first on Tekedia.

Anthropic on Thursday unveiled a new interface designed to make it easier for artificial intelligence agents to communicate with and operate programmable machines, marking a deeper push by the Claude developer into robotics, scientific equipment and industrial automation. The Model Hardware Standard, or MHS, is intended to provide a common way for AI agents to […] The post Anthropic Unveils Hardware Standard To Help AI Agents Control Machines As It Pushes Into Physical World appeared first on Tekedia.

Chinese artificial intelligence company Z.ai said on Wednesday that its latest model can handle online requests entirely on domestically produced semiconductors, underpinning the rapid push by China’s AI industry to reduce its reliance on foreign chips amid tightening U.S. technology restrictions. Z.ai said its new GLM-5.3-Flash model was powered by 100,000 China-made chips to process […] The post Z.ai Claims New AI Model Runs Entirely on Chinese Chips, Shares Rise 8% appeared first on Tekedia.

Salesforce raised its full-year revenue and profit forecasts on Wednesday and deepened its partnership with Anthropic, giving investors fresh evidence that the rise of generative AI may be creating a new growth engine for the enterprise software giant rather than simply threatening its traditional business. Shares of Salesforce jumped 14% in extended trading after the […] The post Salesforce Raises Outlook As Partnership With Anthropic Strengthens Its Case Against The “Saaspocalypse” appeared first on Tekedia.

The banking industry is entering a new phase in the stablecoin race, with more than a dozen major financial institutions moving forward with plans to develop or support stablecoin projects. The shift marks a significant change in attitude from traditional banks, many of which previously viewed privately issued digital currencies as a competitive threat to […] The post Why Stablecoins Are Becoming a Strategic Priority for Banks appeared first on Tekedia.

Nairobi-based fintech startup Flowt has completed the first close of its pre-seed funding round as it looks to expand access to working capital for climate-focused small businesses across Africa. The company secured backing from Delta40 Fund I and Impacc, alongside grant support from the Argidius Foundation. The amount raised has not been publicly disclosed. Flowt […] The post Kenya’s Flowt Secures Pre-Seed Backing to Expand Financing for Climate-Smart Business appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Purpose-driven entrepreneurship comes with a unique set of pressures. Founders in this space aren’t just trying to build a profitable business, they’re also trying to prove that profit and purpose can coexist. That balancing act creates challenges most traditional startups never have to deal with, and plenty of well-meaning founders struggle to get it right. […] The post Overcoming the Challenges of Purpose-Driven Entrepreneurship appeared first on Tekedia.

Michael Saylor has urged investors and the broader financial world to take a closer look at Bitcoin, describing the cryptocurrency as “digital capital” and arguing that it represents a new form of capital for the digital age. In a post on X, he wrote, “Bitcoin is Digital Capital. Study it”, quoting Strategy’s Bitcoin Investor Guide, […] The post “Study Bitcoin, it is Digital Capital” — Michael Saylor appeared first on Tekedia.

SK Hynix said on Thursday it plans to begin volume production of its next-generation HBM4E memory chips at its Indiana facility in the third quarter of 2029, as the South Korean chipmaker prepares for what its chief executive expects to be a prolonged shortage of advanced memory driven by the expansion of artificial intelligence. Chief […] The post SK Hynix Bets On Prolonged AI Chip Boom With $4 Billion U.S. HBM Expansion appeared first on Tekedia.

Navigating the world of digital assets often brings unique financial responsibilities. Trading, selling, or using digital tokens can trigger reporting obligations with tax authorities. Many people feel intimidated by complex calculations, but managing these requirements is manageable with the right approach. Understanding how your transactions are treated helps avoid unexpected bills. Simple tracking habits can […] The post Beginner’s Guide to Reporting Crypto Taxes Easily appeared first on Tekedia.

Poland has asked the European Commission to impose a €250 million ($291 million) fine on Meta, escalating pressure on the Facebook and Instagram owner over what Warsaw says is a persistent failure to remove fraudulent advertisements targeting users. This is coming days after Meta Platforms agreed to pay as much as $16.68 billion and introduce […] The post Poland Seeks €250m Penalty Against Meta Over Alleged Failure to Remove Scam Advertisements appeared first on Tekedia.

Oil prices fell more than $1 on Thursday, extending a multi-day decline as expectations of renewed diplomacy between Iran and Qatar raised hopes that the Strait of Hormuz could reopen more fully and ease disruptions to global energy supplies. Brent crude futures fell $1.36, or 1.55%, to $86.48 a barrel by 0800 GMT, putting the […] The post Oil Falls as Hormuz Talks Lift Supply Hopes; Dollar Gains, Treasury Yields Ease Ahead of Warsh appeared first on Tekedia.

French aerospace company Thales Alenia Space and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) have been selected to build Nigeria’s next communications satellites

Key points Main story Reliable telecommunications and data services are critical to Nigeria’s economic growth, productivity and social inclusion, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, has said. Dare made the statement on Thursday in Abuja at the National Civil Society Dialogue on Telecommunication and Data Service Provisions in […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

EBC Financial Group notes that Kenya’s new virtual asset regulations created a restriction on local access to foreign dollar-linked stablecoins before the shilling came under pressure, giving the Central Bank of Kenya a way to limit that access if demand for US dollar-linked assets rises later. EBC Financial Group (EBC) highlights that Kenya gave the […]

Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy S26 FE, the latest addition to its Galaxy S26 family, bringing upgraded artificial intelligence, camera capabilities and performance to the company’s more accessible Fan Edition range. The Galaxy S26 FE is the first device in the S26 line-up to launch with Android 17 and One UI 9, Samsung’s latest interface, […]

Microsoft has announced the appointment of Angela Nganga as the Country Lead for East Africa. A long-standing member of the Microsoft Middle East and Africa (Emerging Markets) leadership team, she brings extensive experience in government engagement, strategic business development, stakeholder management and digital transformation to the role. Nganga will advance Microsoft’s commitment to empowering people, […]

MoMo Payment Service Bank (MoMo PSB), the fintech subsidiary of MTN Nigeria licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria to provide digital financial services, money transfers and bill payments via mobile devices, is pleased to announce the appointment of Bode Abifarin as its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 September 2026. Bode joins […]

Mastercard, QNB Group have processed Syria’s first international card payment in more than 15 years, marking an important milestone in the modernization of Syria’s payments ecosystem. Following the technical reconnection of Syria’s payments ecosystem to Mastercard’s global network, QNB Syria processed the first point-of-sale (POS) transaction at an eligible approved local merchant using an internationally […]