
Stablecoin payments firm dtcpay closes $25M round with SBI backing
Singapore-based stablecoin payments company dtcpay has successfully closed a $25 million Series A funding round, securing significant backing from Japan's SBI Group.
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Singapore-based stablecoin payments company dtcpay has successfully closed a $25 million Series A funding round, securing significant backing from Japan's SBI Group.

A daily crypto market update reports widespread declines across major cryptocurrencies and altcoins, with Bitcoin around $77.8k. News includes Consensys's corporate split, Nasdaq's $100M investment in Kraken's parent, and a 'LAPTOP' token crash.

Bitcoin treasury blasts MSCI for excluding it from its global equity indexes, calling the proposal 'misguided' and 'flawed'.

Fashion startup Atorie secures $9.5M seed round to sell luxury goods at lower prices.

Socure raises $156M, valuing it at $5.2B. It also acquires Fravity, an AI startup for fraud investigation.

TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 offers exhibit tables for startups to showcase their products and services. The exhibit tables start at $12,500 and include benefits such as a 6' x 30" table in the Expo Hall, 10 Disrupt passes, and lead generation through the Disrupt 2026 mobile app.

A new poll found that 63% of Americans believe it is not appropriate for US President Donald Trump and his family to earn money from cryptocurrency investments while in office.

US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded $517.2 million in net inflows on Wednesday, their largest single-day investment since May 4, pushing August net inflows to $1.47 billion.

Master Changan Motors Limited is preparing to introduce CHANGAN NEVO in Pakistan, marking the next major step in bringing Changan’s Global House of Brands to the local market. NEVO is Changan’s mass new-energy brand, designed to make advanced electrification more accessib…

Dartmouth College's $9 billion endowment has seen a $2 million drop in its crypto-related investments over the past three months. The university's holdings in the Bitwise Solana staking ETF, Grayscale Ethereum staking ETF, and BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin ETF have decrease…

The tourism sector in the UAE is expected to experience significant growth, with revenue projected to reach $85 billion by 2036. This growth is driven by increasing visitor numbers, tourism expenditure, and investments, as well as the sector's contribution to the country'…

Situational Awareness, a hedge fund founded by Leopold Aschenbrenner, made a $400 million investment in a privately held company after nearly collapsing in July's AI stock crash.
China, Turkey Relations Strained After EV Investment Fallout
China and Turkey's relations have been strained after a recent EV investment fallout. The development has significant implications for the global energy market, particularly in the electric vehicle sector.

Tom Lee's Bitmine has bought 10,399 ETH over the past week, extending a buying streak that began in June 2025. The company now holds 5.8 million ETH, or about 4.8% of Ethereum's circulating supply.

Ripple invests in Zilo and Licuido to enable tokenized funds as collateral. The investments aim to expand access to tokenized financial assets on its blockchain ledger.
Jinzi Fire Leg invests in chip company, Zhongheng Microelectronics, despite its own financial struggles.

Japanese game developer Gumi has launched a 3 billion yen crypto asset fund with SBI Financial Services and backing from Daiwa Securities Group and other investors. The fund will invest primarily in Bitcoin and major altcoins, using staking, portfolio rebalancing and hedg…
Eni Increases 2026 Buybacks as Production Growth Accelerates
Italian energy company Eni has increased its 2026 buybacks as production growth accelerates. The company's production growth has been driven by its investments in the North Sea and the United States. Eni's buybacks are expected to increase by 10% in 2026, driven by the co…

Investors are cautioned to do their research before buying shares in individual companies, as past performance may not be a reliable indicator of future returns. Experts recommend looking at financial data, such as price-to-earnings ratio, price-to-book ratio, and return …

Ionic Digital, a Celsius-linked Bitcoin miner and AI infrastructure company, saw its shares climb 26% in its Nasdaq debut, closing at $62.90 and giving it a market capitalization of about $2.8 billion.

Morocco has named its 1,055-kilometre Tiznit–Dakhla Expressway the 'President Donald Trump Highway' in honor of former U.S. President Donald Trump. The decision is a symbolic gesture reflecting the close diplomatic relationship between Morocco and the United States in rec…

Saudi prince Prince Al Waleed bin Talal Al Saud has purchased a 5% stake in Lucid Motors, increasing the Kingdom's overall ownership of the electric vehicle company.

Wafi Energy Pakistan, through its Tameer initiative, partnered with NED University to sponsor the regional round of the World Startup Championship – SEE Pakistan 2026, fostering student entrepreneurship.

Gold prices in Pakistan surged on Monday, with the price of one tola rising by Rs4,000, following an increase in international bullion markets.
Seven & i Shares drop after ending deal talks with Poland’s Zabka
Seven & I Holdings fell as much as 2.3% on Monday after it ended talks over a potential investment in Zabka Group, Poland’s largest convenience store operator. The Japanese company continues to look for expansion opportunities beyond its home market.

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has fulfilled her promise by sending 10 modern electric buses to Azad Jammu and Kashmir. The buses offer clean, comfortable and affordable public transport, reducing fuel use and lowering carbon emissions.
Seven & i Abandons Investment Talks with Poland’s Zabka
Seven & i Holdings Co. has ended talks over a potential investment in Poland’s largest convenience store operator Zabka Group, citing that the deal would not be in the best interests of the company and its shareholders.
Insurers Flock to Oil Projects Outside the Middle East
Insurers are increasingly investing in oil projects outside the Middle East, driven by the region's growing demand for energy and the need for diversification. This trend is expected to continue, with many insurers seeing opportunities in Africa and Asia.
Commodities Beat Tech This Decade, and Wall Street Still Won't Buy In
Commodities have outperformed tech this decade, yet Wall Street remains skeptical. The energy sector's resilience and growing demand for commodities have driven their success.

Sialkot, Pakistan, renowned for manufacturing 70% of the world's footballs and contributing significantly to national exports, is now aiming to become a hub for global startups.