Singapore has raised its 2026 economic growth forecast to 4.5%–5.5% after stronger-than-expected global AI investment helped lift semiconductor demand, exports, and manufacturing output. The upgrade turns the AI spending boom into something more concrete than rising tech valuations. For hardware manufacturers and suppliers across APAC, Singapore is showing how global AI capital spending can feed…
Key Takeaways Bitcoin dropped 0.7% to $63,394 on Aug. 11 after Strategy sold 1,690 BTC to fund stock repurchases. Coinglass reported $34.4 million in long liquidations as hundreds of millions of dollars flowed into spot bitcoin ETFs. Bitfinex sees bitcoin bound between $62,000 and $65,000 due to 1.79 million BTC in overhead supply. Volatility and…
That new singer in your Spotify playlist may have a name, a face, and a carefully written bio. Soon, Spotify may also tell you the person they describe doesn’t exist. Beginning in mid-September, the streaming platform will place an “AI Persona” badge on profiles built around AI-generated identities. Music from those profiles will also be…
Aster has activated AOS-2, requiring projects to stake 1 million ASTER for four years before validators can approve a new perpetual market. Summary Applicants must stake 1 million ASTER for four years, with no early withdrawal option. Successful proposals will move to Aster’s risk team before the contract launches on T+1. Projects that fail the…
Really, the shape is ideal for long-term use. It’s fairly ergonomic, and it’s easy enough to lay your hand across with a relaxed grip. I found it to be a great option for raid nights in Destiny 2 (with as many as five or six Crota runs in one night) and more chill games like…
Key Takeaways Coinbase won an Aug. 11 ADGM license to arrange and custody tokenized securities. Apple’s 1st Coinbase certificate shows how regulated stocks could move onchain. Coinbase targets non-U.S. markets as its 2 UAE hubs expand stocks and derivatives. The Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Abu Dhabi Global Market, or ADGM, granted Coinbase a Financial…
