Artificial Intelligence

June 9, 2026 @ 5:32 am By Michael Wong  |  

Singapore-based growth equity firm Panthera Growth Partners has invested $30 million in Innefu Labs, an Indian artificial intelligence (AI) company focused on national and cyber security, as the company scales its sovereign AI platforms and prepares for an initial public offering. The capital injection, completed… Read More

June 9, 2026 @ 1:17 am By Omar Faridi  |  

France’s Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) has called on regulated market participants to reinforce their cybersecurity frameworks. The regulator highlighted the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on both defensive and offensive cyber capabilities, emphasizing the need for proactive adaptation in its latest announcement. Operational resilience,… Read More

June 8, 2026 @ 7:28 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Singapore-headquartered DayOne Data Centers said it has announced the final closing of its Series C equity financing with total gross proceeds of $4.5 billion, as the global digital infrastructure platform moves to accelerate expansion across Asia Pacific and Europe. The Series C round was led… Read More

June 8, 2026 @ 12:08 pm By Ariel Reid  |  

There is a reason your bank texts you a fraud alert instead of emailing it. People open text messages. Almost all of them, almost immediately. SMS open rates run as high as 98%, and roughly 90% of messages are read within three minutes of delivery…. Read More

June 8, 2026 @ 1:13 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Artificial intelligence (AI) is now said to be fundamentally reshaping digital economies across global jurisdictions. South Korea and Taiwan have emerged as hubs driving tech advancements and market gains in the semiconductor and broader AI ecosystem. According to the latest Citi Research, AI-fueled demand has… Read More

June 7, 2026 @ 8:30 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

A recent report claims that agentic commerce represents the next evolution in online shopping, where AI systems move beyond recommendations and chat assistance to independently handle research, comparisons, negotiations, and transactions on behalf of users. CB Insights’ interactive market map, released recently this month, reportedly profiles… Read More

June 7, 2026 @ 11:50 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The researchers at NYDIG have indicated that as Bitcoin dips to the current crypto market cycle lows near $60,000, investors are revisiting the digital asset’s historical four-year patterns. A NYDIG research update by Global Head of Research Greg Cipolaro highlights the interconnected market, macroeconomic, and… Read More

June 6, 2026 @ 5:18 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Chainalysis has indicated that machine-to-machine payments, long discussed as a futuristic concept, are gaining concrete momentum through the x402 protocol. Developed by Coinbase and drawing its name from the HTTP 402 “Payment Required” status code, x402 enables AI agents to handle autonomous payments directly within… Read More

June 5, 2026 @ 8:21 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Bitcoin (BTC) and crypto-assets market has experienced a sharp downturn, with the flagship digital currency falling below the $62,000 threshold for the first time since early February. Ethereum (ETH), XRP, Dogecoin (DOGE), and other altcoins / digital tokens have followed suit, reflecting broader pressures… Read More

June 5, 2026 @ 2:19 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A new research report indicates that artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the fraud landscape, significantly amplifying new and traditional risks. According to CBInsights, sophisticated tactics such as synthetic identities, deepfakes, voice cloning, and swarms of autonomous bots now operate alongside classic methods like account takeovers… Read More

June 5, 2026 @ 1:18 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Westpac has indicated that Australian consumers are now said to be integrating artificial intelligence into their daily lives. This, according to insights from the researchers at Westpac. The most recent data from the bank’s card transactions shows a considerable surge in paid AI subscriptions, signaling… Read More

June 4, 2026 @ 4:39 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Compass Mining has indicated that Bitcoin mining remains a relatively viable business in 2026, but real progress now actually demands greater precision, scale, and certain strategic advantages. According to insights shared by Compass Mining, the post-2024 halving environment, combined with surging network hashrate and fluctuating Bitcoin prices,… Read More

June 4, 2026 @ 9:34 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Rain COO Frederic Choquette makes a compelling case for why AI agents will play a crucial role in improving Americans’ financial literacy and health. The timing couldn’t be better, as 70% of Americans have less than $500 in savings – the definition of living paycheck… Read More

June 4, 2026 @ 9:31 am By JD Alois  |  

Artificial intelligence (AI) firm AethexAI has raised a $3 million pre-seed round led by 4DX Ventures. Other investors in the round include Enza Capital, Dorm Room Fund, Mojo Ventures, 26 Fund, and individual investors from Stanford faculty, telecoms executives, and AI researchers from Anthropic. AethexAI… Read More

June 4, 2026 @ 8:27 am By Omar Faridi  |  

PitchBook has noted that as OpenAI prepares for a potential confidential S-1 filing and a Q4 2026 public debut targeting around $1 trillion, PitchBook’s latest research update now highlights significant tensions between the company’s (relatively) massive scale and its underlying business fundamentals. Valued at $852… Read More

June 4, 2026 @ 1:29 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Gradient Labs has recently expanded its Series A funding round to a total of $26 million. The capital injection, led by Octopus Ventures and CommerzVentures with continued support from Redpoint Ventures and Exceptional Capital, aims to accelerate the development of autonomous AI systems designed specifically… Read More

June 3, 2026 @ 5:10 pm By JD Alois  |  

As anticipated, SpaceX will issue shares at a fixed price of $135 per share, at a valuation of around $1.75 trillion. SpaceX will be pursuing the largest initial public offering (IPO) ever. According to an amended S-1 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission today, Space Exploration Technologies… Read More

June 3, 2026 @ 12:11 pm By JD Alois  |  

Autobrains, an OurCrowd portfolio company, has revealed a partnership with Uber and NVIDIA to launch a robotaxi service in Munich, Germany. The announcement was made at the recent NVIDIA GTC Taipei event. In an OurCrowd blog post, Igal Raichelgauz, CEO and founder of Autobrains, stated,… Read More

June 3, 2026 @ 11:44 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Fintech industry participants weighed in on Robinhood’s (NASDAQ: HOOD) use of artificial intelligence (AI) agents this past week. “There’s a huge opportunity for Robinhood to reshape trading behavior again through AI agents. As these systems become more deeply embedded in investing platforms, users will increasingly stop viewing… Read More

June 3, 2026 @ 9:02 am By JD Alois  |  

Last week, Senator Elizabeth Warren stated in an Op-Ed that she wants to tax the development of artificial intelligence (AI) and “invest in people,” warning that AI will “break society, “creating a “permanent underclass.” In brief, Warren fears the creation of billionaires who are building… Read More