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Cybersecurity
Fintech

Bybit's AI security push intercepts $700m in crypto threats

Bybit's H1 2026 security report shows AI-assisted defences stopping 30,000 suspicious withdrawals as crypto exchanges race attackers using the same tools.
Bybit's H1 2026 security report shows AI-assisted defences stopping 30,000 suspicious withdrawals as crypto exchanges race attackers using the same tools.
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Fintech
Retail & E-Commerce

PayQuicker secures Clearhaven PE backing to scale global payout reach

A software-focused PE firm backs PayQuicker's 210-country payout platform as enterprise demand for real-time global disbursement intensifies.
A software-focused PE firm backs PayQuicker's 210-country payout platform as enterprise demand for real-time global disbursement intensifies.
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Cybersecurity
Fintech
AI & ML

AI deepfakes and industrial fraud signal identity stack crisis

From Spain's face-swap heist to a $17.7bn US fraud toll, AI is systematically dismantling biometric identity defences across sectors.
From Spain's face-swap heist to a $17.7bn US fraud toll, AI is systematically dismantling biometric identity defences across sectors.
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Blockchain
Fintech

Compound targets institutional credit with $52M DAO program

The DeFi veteran appoints a Coinbase and Anchorage alumni team to build regulated onchain credit infrastructure for traditional finance.
The DeFi veteran appoints a Coinbase and Anchorage alumni team to build regulated onchain credit infrastructure for traditional finance.
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Robotics
AI & ML
Transportation & Logistics

Unitree's 8,000x IPO signals China's humanoid robot inflection point

Unitree's Star Market debut drew demand 8,000 times over, putting humanoid robotics at the centre of China's next industrial capital cycle.
Unitree's Star Market debut drew demand 8,000 times over, putting humanoid robotics at the centre of China's next industrial capital cycle.
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Fintech
AI & ML
Blockchain

Cypher Capital names new CEO to drive multi-asset institutional push

The Dubai-founded firm is expanding beyond digital assets into AI infrastructure and private equity under a new chief executive.
The Dubai-founded firm is expanding beyond digital assets into AI infrastructure and private equity under a new chief executive.
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Datatech
Fintech

Persistent Systems bids EUR 81 for Nagarro in 140% premium takeover

India's Persistent Systems acquires Munich-listed Nagarro at a 140% premium, marking one of the boldest cross-border IT services consolidations of 2026.
India's Persistent Systems acquires Munich-listed Nagarro at a 140% premium, marking one of the boldest cross-border IT services consolidations of 2026.
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AI & ML
Datatech
Fintech

Databricks closes $5bn round at $190bn valuation on AI agent push

A $5bn raise at a $190bn valuation confirms Databricks as the default data infrastructure layer for enterprise AI agents.
A $5bn raise at a $190bn valuation confirms Databricks as the default data infrastructure layer for enterprise AI agents.
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Fintech
AI & ML

73 Strings bulks up leadership to meet private markets AI demand

The Goldman-backed valuation platform adds a president and CPO as private capital firms race to govern AI-generated NAVs at scale.
The Goldman-backed valuation platform adds a president and CPO as private capital firms race to govern AI-generated NAVs at scale.
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Energy
Sustainability
Real Estate

TAQA lifts H1 profit 10% as Gulf utility pivots from oil to renewables

Abu Dhabi's TAQA posts AED 4.1bn net income as a 38% capex surge funds power, water and clean-energy expansion.
Abu Dhabi's TAQA posts AED 4.1bn net income as a 38% capex surge funds power, water and clean-energy expansion.
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Real Estate
AI & ML
Energy

SWI Group pivots 80% of capital to transatlantic AI infrastructure

The Euronext-listed investment group acquires a controlling stake in Genesis Digital Assets, targeting a 4 GW digital infrastructure platform.
The Euronext-listed investment group acquires a controlling stake in Genesis Digital Assets, targeting a 4 GW digital infrastructure platform.
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Fintech
AI & ML

Yuno raises $45m Series B to power global payments infrastructure

Gulf sovereign capital joins a16z and Tiger Global to back Colombia-founded Yuno as it targets $100bn in annual transaction volume.
Gulf sovereign capital joins a16z and Tiger Global to back Colombia-founded Yuno as it targets $100bn in annual transaction volume.
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Fintech
Biotech

NatWest Venture Banking hires life sciences lead from HSBC

Emily Pilkington joins from HSBC Innovation Banking to head NatWest's life sciences and healthcare venture unit.
Emily Pilkington joins from HSBC Innovation Banking to head NatWest's life sciences and healthcare venture unit.
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Quantum
AI & ML
Energy

Quantinuum puts Helios quantum computer inside Oracle Cloud

A multi-year deal embeds a 99-qubit trapped-ion system in OCI data centres, bringing hybrid quantum-AI workloads to enterprise cloud users.
A multi-year deal embeds a 99-qubit trapped-ion system in OCI data centres, bringing hybrid quantum-AI workloads to enterprise cloud users.
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Aerospace
Defence

Embraer posts record $2.2bn quarter as defence backlog hits $34.5bn

Brazil's aerospace giant raises full-year guidance after a record Q2, with defence revenue surging 38% and its backlog at an all-time high.
Brazil's aerospace giant raises full-year guidance after a record Q2, with defence revenue surging 38% and its backlog at an all-time high.
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Fintech
AI & ML
Datatech

LDA Technologies launches high-density 25G Layer 1 fabric for trading

LDA Maze delivers 160 links at sub-4ns latency, targeting capital markets, HPC and AI workloads in a single chassis fabric.
LDA Maze delivers 160 links at sub-4ns latency, targeting capital markets, HPC and AI workloads in a single chassis fabric.
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Energy
AI & ML
Real Estate

Storm Group names CEO to unlock grid-ready AI data centre sites

Swiss-headquartered Storm Group appoints a 515MW infrastructure veteran to scale its powered-site pipeline across Europe and the US.
Swiss-headquartered Storm Group appoints a 515MW infrastructure veteran to scale its powered-site pipeline across Europe and the US.
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Fintech
AI & ML
Datatech

LDA Technologies launches 25G ultra-low-latency fabric for trading

LDA Maze delivers 3.6ns port-to-port latency across 160 links, targeting capital markets firms and HPC operators scaling to 25G.
LDA Maze delivers 3.6ns port-to-port latency across 160 links, targeting capital markets firms and HPC operators scaling to 25G.
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Fintech
Cybersecurity
AI & ML

EDGE and Socure team up to block AI synthetic fraud in lending

EDGE Screen now combines cashflow bureau data with Socure identity signals to catch AI-generated fraud before a loan lead is priced.
EDGE Screen now combines cashflow bureau data with Socure identity signals to catch AI-generated fraud before a loan lead is priced.
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AI & ML
Fintech
Datatech

Rippling AI Spend Console links model usage to business outcomes

Rippling's new AI governance layer connects token spend to revenue signals, as enterprises demand ROI proof from AI budgets.
Rippling's new AI governance layer connects token spend to revenue signals, as enterprises demand ROI proof from AI budgets.
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