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Datatech
AI & ML

POET Technologies posts 112% revenue rise on photonics-for-AI push

A $400m raise and a $50m Lumilens order position POET's optical interposer at AI infrastructure's next bottleneck: the photon.
A $400m raise and a $50m Lumilens order position POET's optical interposer at AI infrastructure's next bottleneck: the photon.
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Defence
Robotics
AI & ML

HII Watcher sUSV clears DoD autonomy test, eyes production

HII's autonomous interceptor vessel has passed a US Defence Innovation Unit prototype review, opening a path to full naval production.
HII's autonomous interceptor vessel has passed a US Defence Innovation Unit prototype review, opening a path to full naval production.
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Energy
AI & ML
Real Estate

Riot Platforms signs $9.1bn AI data centre lease in Bitcoin-to-AI pivot

The former Bitcoin miner has contracted 241 MW of AI data centre capacity worth $9.8bn, repositioning its Texas power grid as frontier AI infrastructure.
The former Bitcoin miner has contracted 241 MW of AI data centre capacity worth $9.8bn, repositioning its Texas power grid as frontier AI infrastructure.
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Fintech
AI & ML

FinregE launches layered RegTech architecture to cut compliance noise

The Moody's-backed regtech firm says firms across 160 jurisdictions face systemic blindness as regulatory volumes hit unsustainable levels.
The Moody's-backed regtech firm says firms across 160 jurisdictions face systemic blindness as regulatory volumes hit unsustainable levels.
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Transportation & Logistics
Automotive
AI & ML

Uber and Baidu launch driverless Apollo Go robotaxis in Dubai

The Uber-Baidu tie-up creates the first multi-partner autonomous ride network, with Dubai as the launchpad for a global AV rollout.
The Uber-Baidu tie-up creates the first multi-partner autonomous ride network, with Dubai as the launchpad for a global AV rollout.
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Fintech
AI & ML
Transportation & Logistics

Ant International's FalconTST 2.0 targets cross-sector forecasting

Barclays, Citi, Deutsche Bank and Standard Chartered have adopted Ant International's time-series AI model for FX and cashflow management.
Barclays, Citi, Deutsche Bank and Standard Chartered have adopted Ant International's time-series AI model for FX and cashflow management.
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Fintech
AI & ML

Credolab joins FICO Marketplace to bring behavioural scoring mainstream

The partnership puts alternative credit intelligence inside FICO Platform, reaching 90% of top US lenders and over a billion credit-invisible consumers.
The partnership puts alternative credit intelligence inside FICO Platform, reaching 90% of top US lenders and over a billion credit-invisible consumers.
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Fintech
Real Estate

Exits MENA acquires Avanz Capital Egypt in MENA private equity push

The multi-seven-figure deal creates an integrated advisory-to-PE platform targeting Egypt's $123bn SME finance gap.
The multi-seven-figure deal creates an integrated advisory-to-PE platform targeting Egypt's $123bn SME finance gap.
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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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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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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
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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