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Animoca Brands secures VASP license from Dubai’s VARA
Animoca Brands, a global digital assets firm, announced Monday it has received a virtual asset service provider (VASP) License from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA).
SoftBank and AMD to jointly validate utilization of AMD Instinct GPU for next generation AI infrastructure
Japan-based SoftBank Corp., together with the United States-based technology firm Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD), commenced the joint validation of utilizing AMD Instinct graphics processing units (GPUs) in advancing next generation AI infrastructure computing resources.
Tower Capital Asia announces majority investment in Singapore’s digital security solutions provider V-Key
Tower Capital Asia (TCA) announced last Thursday a strategic majority investment in V-Key, a Singapore-based focused provider of digital identity and mobile application protection and security (MAPS) solutions.
SBI to acquire Singapore digital asset platform Coinhako
SBI Holdings, Inc. announced last Friday that the firm intends to acquire a majority stake in the Singapore digital asset platform Coinhako Group.
SC names LCWD as first Social Exchange Platform operator in Malaysia
The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) announced Thursday the appointment of LC Wakaful Digital Sdn Bhd (LCWD) as the first Social Exchange Platform operator in Malaysia.
Tech sector layoffs reach 30,700 just 6 weeks into 2026, on track to surpass 2025’s job cuts – RationalFX
RationalFX data showed Thursday that there have been 30,700 tech layoffs worldwide since the start of the year, on track to surpass 2025’s job cuts of roughly 245,000.
Singapore to set up National AI Council – Budget 2026
Singapore will set up a new National AI Council, chaired by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, to provide strategic direction and drive Singapore's AI agenda.
Malaysia’s stock exchange and TERAJU collaborate to propel Bumiputra companies towards IPO
Bursa Malaysia Berhad has entered into a memorandum of collaboration (MoC) with Unit Peneraju Agenda Bumiputera (TERAJU) to jointly support and facilitate the participation of Bumiputera companies in the Malaysian capital market through initial public offering (IPO) listings.
Aspire partners with Antler as it targets doubling startup-led growth in 2026
Aspire, the Singapore-based fintech firm, has on Thursday announced a strategic partnership with venture capital firm Antler to strengthen the financial foundations of early stage founders building global-first businesses.
Singapore’s OKX Ventures backs STBL in strategic partnership with Hamilton Lane, Securitize to launch RWA-backed stablecoin on X Layer
OKX Ventures, the investment arm of the Singapore-based OKX exchange, announced Thursday a strategic investment in STBL, a next-generation stable coin and yield infrastructure provider.
