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Free NewsletterGet the hottest Fintech Singapore News once a month in your InboxSingapore has emerged as a prominent fintech hub in Southeast Asia, capitalizing on its effective regulatory framework, robust infrastructure, and its large pool of highly skilled and experienced finance professionals.In 2025, Singapore maintained its position as the region’s top recipient of fintech funding, securing over US$725 million in the first nine months of the year, and accounting for 87% of ASEAN’s total funding. The country also represented more than half of all deals, primarily driven by activity in blockchain for financial services and investment technology.As this landscape continues…

In brief Magic Eden’s multi-chain approach is coming to an end. The NFT marketplace will stop supporting assets tied to Bitcoin and Ethereum. The company is leaning into an iGaming platform. Magic Eden co-founder and CEO Jack Lu disclosed on Friday that the NFT marketplace and token trading platform is ending support for Ethereum-compatible and Bitcoin-based assets.In less than two weeks, Magic Eden users will no longer be able to trade assets associated with the networks on its platform, Lu said on X. That includes assets minted on Ethereum scaling networks like Polygon and Base, as well as Bitcoin Ordinals…

The next wave of tech devices may not have a screen. You might not realize that they’re recording you. And you might not even realize they’re tech gadgets at all. Qualcomm, whose chips power smartphones from major Android device makers, launched a new chip Monday for new products along those lines. The company says it’s seeing growing interest from tech companies in devices that look like pendants, pins, glasses and other discrete items worn on the body. Tech companies are racing to predict whether AI’s popularity will result in a new hit product, similar to how the internet laid the…

A brief Sunday rally didn’t survive contact with Monday.Bitcoin slid to $66,702 in early Monday trading, down 1.1% over the past 24 hours, as traditional markets reopened and began pricing the U.S.-Iran conflict that crypto had been trading in isolation since Saturday. Sunday’s bounce to $68,000 on the Khamenei confirmation has now been mostly unwound, with the market settling back into the mid-$66,000 range that preceded the strikes.The broader crypto picture was mixed. Ether fell 2.5% to $1,967, solana dropped 4.1% to $84, and XRP lost 3.6% to $1.36. The weekly numbers paint the real damage, with solana down 8.1%…

KEY TAKEAWAYS: Experts recommend planning gift lists early and comparing prices to avoid overspending. Couponing and cash-back tools can significantly reduce grocery costs for holiday meals. Buying in bulk and freezing items helps stretch budgets during seasonal sales. Travelers can save by staying flexible on flight dates and tracking fares. The holiday season means time with family and new memories, but it can also mean lots of spending — sometimes too much. From gifts to travel plans to grocery shopping, costs can pile up and become overwhelming, especially in a difficult economic environment. Holiday shopping can bring joy, but it’s…

This report is from this week’s The Tech Download newsletter. Like what you see? You can subscribe here.Back in 2011, venture capitalist Marc Andreessen published the now well-worn words: “software is eating the world.”Now, a debate is raging around how much software AI will eat.Many of the world’s most valuable software stocks have seen major selloffs in recent months as investors got jittery and worried about the future of the once-vaunted software-as-a-service (SaaS) business model.Investor concerns center around fears that corporates will buy fewer software licenses as tasks carried out by SaaS tools will be undertaken by AI.Salesforce has dropped 21%…

Technology : NPR Technology Latest technology news and breakthroughs in technology, science, and industry. Download the NPR Technology podcast and Technology RSS feed. Smoke plumes rise following missile strikes in Tehran on March 1, 2026. The United States and Israel launched strikes against Iran on February 28, killing Iran’s supreme leader and top military leaders, prompting authorities to retaliate with strikes on Israel and US bases across the Gulf. Atta Kenare/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Atta Kenare/AFP via Getty Images Getty Images, Dept. of Homeland Security and The White House via X/Collage by Emily Bogle/NPR The Pentagon…

The manufacturing industries continue to face a labor shortage challenge, with hundreds of thousands of positions remaining unfilled. While automation is often viewed as a threat to employment, a different reality is emerging on factory floors. Manufacturers and system integrators are finding that strategic automation deployment addresses critical pain points, from repetitive welding tasks to ergonomically hazardous operations, while simultaneously creating more engaging roles for workers.  In this Automation World conversation with Austin Levin (AL), lead automation engineer with system integrator ACS, we discuss how manufacturers are using technologies like collaborative robots and machine tending automation to tackle safety concerns,…

When 76% of insurers have deployed AI but half the workforce is looking to leave, the technology strategy and the talent strategy are not the same strategy.gettyThe insurance industry’s AI transformation is real and accelerating. Claims automation, algorithmic fraud detection, underwriting models processing risk at scales no human team could match. Deloitte’s survey of 200 US insurance executives finds that 76% have already implemented generative AI in at least one business function. Yet the gap between implementation and scaled deployment remains the defining execution challenge of the moment. The efficiency gains where scaling has occurred are measurable and the competitive…

Investing.com — Bitcoin (BitfinexUSD) is clawing back its weekend losses, trading north of $67,000 as investors react to the seismic shift in Middle Eastern geopolitics. The recovery follows a period of extreme volatility triggered by the coordinated U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, which President Donald Trump confirmed resulted in the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Tehran initially denied the reports, but Iranian state media later confirmed the leader’s passing, sending a shockwave through global markets. As we noted in Saturday’s coverage, Bitcoin has a well-documented habit of “flash crashing” on sudden geopolitical headlines before the market finds…

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – SEPTEMBER 19: Customers line up outside an Apple store ahead of the launch of the iPhone 17 series at Tun Razak Exchange (TRX) on September 19, 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The iPhone 17 line represents the next generation of iPhones and accessories set to hit international markets. (Photo by Annice Lyn/Getty Images)Annice Lyn | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesAnalysts are forecasting the worst-ever decline in the global smartphone market in 2026, as dwindling memory supplies continue to drive up prices of devices.The worsening memory crisis could see the global PC and smartphone markets shrink…

Key Takeaways Laddering in finance involves buying multiple investments with different maturity dates to manage risk and ensure steady income.Bond laddering helps manage interest rate and reinvestment risks by staggering bond maturity dates.In IPOs, laddering is an illegal practice that benefits insiders at the cost of regular investors by inflating stock prices.A typical bond ladder involves purchasing bonds with staggered maturities and reinvesting proceeds into longer-term bonds as they mature.Laddering strategies can vary, allowing investors to tailor their approach based on risk tolerance and financial goals. Get personalized, AI-powered answers built on 27+ years of trusted expertise. What Is Laddering?…

Acquisition transforms Array’s platform into the only unified money platform that controls both the data infrastructure and the consumer engagement experience. NEW YORK, Feb. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Array, a leading embeddable platform that complements the existing product experience for many of the world’s leading fintechs, financial institutions, and digital brands, today announced its acquisition of Penny Finance, a fintech platform focused on helping consumers build stronger financial habits through education, planning, and everyday money management tools.Penny Finance provides interactive tools that help consumers better understand their spending, build savings, plan for future goals, and improve financial confidence through…

I always thought productivity apps helped me increase my productivity. After juggling numerous apps designed to save me time, I decided it was time for a change. The real productivity boost was when I decided to delete productivity apps and start over. Creating the Illusion of Productivity Every productivity app claims to be the best available. It promises to save you time, keep you organized, and transform your daily life. The truth is most of these apps just end up wasting time. Sure, you might have a dozen productivity apps scattered across your phone, tablet, and computer. But, what time…

Diversitech returns March 19–21, 2026, at Rivers Casino Philadelphia, It is the fifth annual national conference produced by Tribaja that convenes tech leaders. The world is already coming to Philadelphia in 2026, and Diversitech is proud to be part of what makes this city a global destination for innovation, said Shannon Morales, CEO of Tribaja.” — Shannon Morales PHILADELPHIA, PA, UNITED STATES, February 26, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Diversitech 2026 Returns to Philadelphia with Zillow as Title Sponsor, Positioning the City as a Global Hub for Tech and InnovationNational conference runs March 19–21 at Rivers Casino as Philadelphia takes the world…

Pittsburgh’s Hazelwood community has always been a place for builders, says Sonya Tilghman. “For generations, families have worked in the mills and powered the region,” said Tilghman, executive director of the Hazelwood Institute. “We know what it means to build things that matter and take pride in skilled work. “So there’s something especially symbolic about a world-class robotic facility being here on grounds shaped by industry determination.” CMU on Friday unveiled its $100 million Robotics Innovation Center at Hazelwood Green in Pittsburgh. The 150,000-square-foot building is on the site of a former steel mill. University and city leaders say the…