(opens original source in a new tab)CoinDeskB2C2 taps Schroders veteran to chase Asia’s growing crypto wealthThe institutional crypto liquidity provider is bringing on the former Schroders Wealth Management Asia chairman as it targets family offices and asset managers across the region. (opens original source in a new tab)Will Canny·13 August 2026
Technology (opens original source in a new tab)OpenGov AsiaChina Expands Digital Conservation at Mogao GrottoesChina is strengthening efforts to protect the Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang through a combination of environmental monitoring, conservation science and digital technologies. The UNESCO World Heritage site, located along the historic Silk Road in northwest China, faces growing pressure from climate change and increasing visitor numbers. According to a report published by the Chinese government, […] (opens original source in a new tab)OpenGov AI·13 August 2026
Industry News (opens original source in a new tab)AGBIMusic licensing fee adds to pressure on UAE businessesUAE businesses will face new music licensing fees from December, but some hospitality operators have questioned the timing of the move as the sector grapples with weaker demand following the US-Iran war. Under the regulations, which will come into force from December 1, entities and establishments in the UAE will require a license to play […] (opens original source in a new tab)Gavin Gibbon·13 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)CoinDeskKalshi in talks with Sequoia, Wellington for $750 million fund raise at $40 billion valuationThe prediction-market platform raised $1 billion at a $22 billion valuation in May and is now discussing a new round that could nearly double that figure. (opens original source in a new tab)Olivier Acuna·13 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)YourStoryAn earthquake gives you mere seconds of warning. A Roorkee company is building the sensors that will act as the first respondersSeismic Hazard and Risk Investigations makes warning systems that respond to an earthquake early. (opens original source in a new tab)13 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)YourStoryThe upcoming 6G will use frequencies that this Chennai-based company is buildingREIO Systems has developed a software-defined radio platform covering 7 to 24 GHz, aimed at 6G research groups, defence electronics firms and drone manufacturers. (opens original source in a new tab)13 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)YourStoryMedevPlus makes a portable eye scanner for screening outside hospitalsMedevPlus has developed a portable optical coherence tomography device for retinal screening and is extending the same imaging technology to veterinary and industrial use. (opens original source in a new tab)13 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Breaking DefenseAEVEX to acquire BlackSea Technologies for up to $650MThe acquisition is slated to close in September and aims to provide AEVEX greater “customer access” to military users. (opens original source in a new tab)Diana Stancy·13 August 2026
Industry News (opens original source in a new tab)AGBISaudi wholesale price rises fuel inflation riskSaudi consumer inflation remained modest in July, but larger increases in wholesale prices suggest supply chain disruption across the Gulf could feed through to higher prices. Consumers remained largely insulated, with prices rising by just 1.8 percent compared to July 2025, in line with earlier signs that the cost of living has held up. “Saudi inflation remained contained in […] (opens original source in a new tab)Edmund Bower·13 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Supply Chain DivePentagon signs over $2B in deals securing batteries, critical mineralsSila Technologies, Sunrise Energy Metals and Niron Magnetics are the latest entities that inked conditional loan commitments with DOD’s Office of Strategic Capital. (opens original source in a new tab)Sara Samora·13 August 2026
Clean Energy (opens original source in a new tab)CleanTechnicaThe Hybrids Are Coming! The Hybrids Are Coming!A new report from Bloomberg claims hybrid cars — using the 30 year old technology made popular by the Toyota Prius — are now the hottest segment on the new car market worldwide. That has caused some consternation among the staff here at CleanTechnica, where hundreds of dedicated staff members ... [continued] The post The Hybrids Are Coming! The Hybrids Are Coming! appeared first on CleanTechnica. (opens original source in a new tab)Steve Hanley·13 August 2026
