Brazil is investing about 2.3 billion reais ($444.2 million) to build out its artificial intelligence infrastructure, dividing major projects between Chinese and U.S. technology suppliers as President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s government seeks to strengthen the country’s technological independence while maintaining ties with both global powers. The investment places Brazil among a growing group […] The post Brazil Splits $444m AI Investment Between China and U.S. as Lula Pushes for Tech Autonomy appeared first on Tekedia.

The robotaxi market is moving from years of testing and ambitious promises into a more commercially meaningful phase, with a growing number of companies now operating paid autonomous ride services across the United States, China and, increasingly, other international markets. Uber’s launch of autonomous rides in Zagreb on Wednesday, in partnership with Chinese self-driving company […] The post Uber, Pony.ai and Verne Launch First Robotaxi Service in Europe, While Tesla Remains Behind appeared first on Tekedia.

Ant International has launched an upgraded artificial intelligence model designed for financial forecasting, signing partnerships with six major global banks as lenders accelerate efforts to deploy specialized AI systems to manage liquidity, foreign exchange and other balance-sheet risks. The Singapore-based fintech company on Thursday unveiled the Falcon Time-Series Transformer Model 2.0, an upgraded forecasting system […] The post Citi, HSBC, StanChart Adopt Ant International’s Forex AI Tool, As Global Banks Turn to Specialized Tools For Liquidity Management appeared first on Tekedia.

SK Hynix has reached a tentative wage agreement with its South Korean workers that would pay at least 60% of this year’s bonuses in company shares, reshaping how employees will receive a windfall generated by the artificial intelligence boom as the chipmaker moves simultaneously to return billions of dollars to shareholders. The agreement was necessitated […] The post SK Hynix Shifts AI Windfall To Stock Bonuses As $29 Billion Buyback Lifts Shares appeared first on Tekedia.

Bitcoin could be on track for a dramatic rise over the next four years, with Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong predicting that the world’s largest cryptocurrency could reach between $300,000 and $400,000 by 2030. Speaking on Fox Business Network, Armstrong pointed to improving U.S. regulatory conditions as a key supporting factor for the long-term outlook. “I […] The post Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Predicts Bitcoin Could Reach $300,000 to $400,000 by 2030 appeared first on Tekedia.

U.S. Treasury yields fell sharply on Wednesday after the Treasury Department moved to increase its purchases of longer-dated government bonds, offering investors some relief after a sustained selloff pushed long-term borrowing costs to levels that are challenging for the U.S. government and private sector. The yield on the 30-year Treasury fell nearly 10 basis points […] The post U.S. Treasury Falls After Moves to Curb Long-Term Bond Rout, But Analysts Warn Relief May Be Temporary appeared first on Tekedia.

Riot Platforms’ decision to sell more than $730 million worth of Bitcoin during the first half of 2026 highlights a significant change in the way major cryptocurrency miners are managing their digital-asset treasuries. Rather than holding most of the Bitcoin they produce, Riot has increasingly used its BTC reserves as a source of liquidity to […] The post Riot Platforms’ Bitcoin Sales Signal a Major Shift in Mining Strategy appeared first on Tekedia.

Hong Kong’s initial public offering pipeline is gaining strength across a broader range of industries, with biotechnology, mining and consumer companies joining a surge in listings from artificial intelligence and other technology sectors, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing CEO Bonnie Chan said on Thursday. More than 100 companies have listed in Hong Kong so far […] The post Hong Kong IPO Pipeline Broadens Beyond AI As Fundraising Surpasses 2025 Total appeared first on Tekedia.

New crypto casinos surface almost weekly, each promising faster payouts, better odds, or a smoother experience. But “new” doesn’t always mean “good”, so we tested 50+ casinos to bring you the 5 most trusted new crypto gambling sites. As always, online gambling is 19+ (or 21+ depending on your jurisdiction), and availability varies by country […] The post We Tested 5 New Crypto Casinos in 2026 appeared first on Tekedia.

The global humanoid robotics industry is approaching a potential breakthrough that could transform artificial intelligence from software operating on screens into machines capable of acting autonomously in the physical world, according to Wang Xingxing, founder and CEO of Chinese robotics company Unitree. Speaking Thursday at the World Robot Conference in Beijing, Wang said advances in […] The post Unitree CEO Says Humanoid Robots Near ‘ChatGPT Moment’ as China Races to Dominate Physical AI appeared first on Tekedia.

Binance has launched a new platform that allows artificial intelligence agents to analyze markets, access account information, and execute trades on behalf of users, marking a significant step in the crypto industry’s shift from AI tools that provide information to systems capable of taking financial action. The world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, with more than 300 […] The post Binance Launches AI Agent Platform To Let Users Automate Crypto Trading appeared first on Tekedia.

Fortune Tiger is a PG Soft slot with a 3×3 reel grid and five fixed paylines. Its gameplay centres on regular line wins, a Tiger Wild, random respins and an x10 multiplier for a full-screen winning combination. The Fortune Tiger game uses a Chinese prosperity theme dominated by red, gold and traditional lucky symbols. Its […] The post Fortune Tiger Slot Guide: Features, Symbols and Gameplay Explained appeared first on Tekedia.

Every poker hand is ultimately decided by the same principle: the player with the strongest five-card combination wins the pot at showdown. Knowing how these combinations are ranked is therefore one of the first skills any poker player needs to master. From a simple High Card to the exceptionally rare Royal Flush, each hand occupies […] The post Poker Hand Rankings from Highest to Lowest appeared first on Tekedia.

Standard Chartered is encouraging wealth management clients to allocate part of their portfolios to hedge funds as investors seek greater diversification and protection from heightened market volatility, a senior executive at the Asia-focused bank told Reuters. The strategy comes as demand for alternative investments accelerates globally and Standard Chartered seeks to capitalize on the growing […] The post Standard Chartered Expands Hedge Fund Access as Wealthy Clients Seek Protection From Market Volatility appeared first on Tekedia.

Roughly four in ten American adults were living with obesity between August 2021 and August 2023, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Health Statistics data brief published in 2024. That figure has reshaped how medicine, industry, and patients think about weight as a chronic condition rather than a matter […] The post The Next Generation of Weight Loss Medications: What the Research Pipeline Holds appeared first on Tekedia.

Malawi could generate an additional MWK1.1 trillion in economic value and create 490,000 jobs by 2030 if it introduces reforms aimed at accelerating mobile internet adoption, according to a new report from the GSMA. The report, Driving Digital Transformation of the Economy in Malawi: Opportunities, Policy Recommendations and the Role of Mobile, argues that greater […]

South Africa’s e-commerce sector is booming. The market is on track to surpass R130 billion in turnover this year. Local online sales are growing at roughly 20% and the sector handles over 100 million shipments annually. According to World Wide Worx, online shopping now represents 8% to 10% of total national retail – expanding at […]

Absa Group says its technology investments are increasingly translating into measurable customer and business outcomes, with artificial intelligence, automation and digital platforms helping the bank improve service speed, credit access and operational resilience. According to the Group’s H1 2026 technology performance update, one of the biggest improvements has been in SME banking, where account-opening turnaround […]

Could the next meme coin breakout be hiding in plain sight? Which digital asset could turn community attention into serious market momentum? The best cryptos to buy in 2026 conversation is becoming increasingly diverse, especially across the meme coin sector. Apeing is attracting attention as an emerging project currently in its whitelist phase. According to […] The post 12 Best Cryptos to Buy in 2026 – Don’t Miss Out On Apeing’s Upcoming Presale Which is Set to 100x at Listing appeared first on Tekedia.

As your business grows, the amount of financial data can become difficult to manage. Manual processes could involve a huge number of man-hours from your employees, and these are resources that could be better used elsewhere. In addition, manual processes can result in errors and delays as well as inconsistencies, all of which can impact […]

WSO2, a leader in enterprise digital infrastructure technology, today announced the opening of its first Africa-based office in Johannesburg, South Africa, underscoring the continent’s growing importance to the company’s global business. The investment comes as governments, banks, telecommunications providers, and retailers across Africa accelerate efforts to modernize legacy systems and prepare their digital foundations for […]

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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 […]