(opens original source in a new tab)Startup DailyOpposition calls Labor’s AI data centres renewable energy rules ‘unrealistic’Labor’s green leash on AI data centres could spook investors and jack up bills, the Coalition warns. (opens original source in a new tab)Jacob Shteyman·6 August 2026
Blockchain & Crypto (opens original source in a new tab)Fintech News SingaporeSingapore Now Has 37 Licensed Crypto Firms Out of Nearly 300 ApplicantsSingapore’s financial regulator has licensed 37 digital payment token service providers out of nearly 300 applications since its regulatory framework took effect in 2020. Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) Chairman Gan Kim Yong disclosed the figures in a parliamentary reply on risks and safeguards for virtual asset service providers. Virtual asset service providers are regulated [...] The post Singapore Now Has 37 Licensed Crypto Firms Out of Nearly 300 Applicants appeared first on Fintech Si (opens original source in a new tab)Fintech News Singapore·6 August 2026
Industry News (opens original source in a new tab)ScienceDailyThe AMOC stayed strong even as a major ocean “lifeline” nearly shut downAncient seafloor sediments have revealed a surprising twist in how the Atlantic’s massive circulation system works. During a cold period about 3.4 million years ago, the flow of warm, salty water from the Indian Ocean into the Atlantic nearly shut down—but the AMOC did not weaken as expected. Parts of the overturning circulation actually grew stronger. (opens original source in a new tab)6 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)South China Morning PostDeepSeek signals ‘significant’ price hike amid surge in demand for low-cost AI modelsDeepSeek announced on Thursday a “significant” price hike, amid surging global demand for a new ultra-cheap model, which sparked debate over how the Chinese AI start-up has delivered powerful performance at rock-bottom prices. DeepSeek would raise overall pricing for its application programming interface (API) services “in the near future”, with specific plans to be advised later, the Hangzhou-based company said in a statement on its developer platform on Thursday. A “significant increase” was.. (opens original source in a new tab)Xinmei Shen·6 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)CoinDeskBitcoin steadies above $64,000 as traders watch $100 billion SpaceX unlockKorea's Kospi fell 4.4% as the AI trade wobbled, and $101 billion of SpaceX stock becomes tradable Thursday. (opens original source in a new tab)Shaurya Malwa·6 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)CoinDeskXRP whales keep buying the dip, but ether shows deeper capitulationCryptoQuant said large XRP spot orders point to "quiet accumulation" rather than a breakout, while ether’s price below realized value leaves holders underwater and gives it the strongest valuation case among BTC, ETH and XRP. (opens original source in a new tab)Shaurya Malwa·6 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Fintech News SingaporeMastercard Tests Crypto Credential for Stablecoin Payment VerificationMastercard and Borderless.xyz are testing whether assurance signals can reduce compliance friction in cross-border stablecoin payments. The pilot will explore how Mastercard Crypto Credential can support verification across stablecoin payment flows. The framework provides assurance signals that payment providers can incorporate into their approval, compliance and risk processes. Infinia, Walapay and Koywe will take part [...] The post Mastercard Tests Crypto Credential for Stablecoin Payment Ver (opens original source in a new tab)Fintech News Singapore·6 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)CoinDeskCASHCAT jumps 120% in a week as Robinhood Chain hits $774 million of value lockedThe memecoin that defined the chain's debut has recovered to an $86 million cap. Tokenized assets, the chain's stated purpose, sit at $27.6 million. (opens original source in a new tab)Shaurya Malwa·6 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)CoinDeskHere are the possible outcomes for Clarity right nowThe Senate has not yet indicated if it will advance the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, and with its summer recess looming, here are the possible outcomes. (opens original source in a new tab)Nikhilesh De·6 August 2026
Industry News (opens original source in a new tab)ScienceDailyDirty air may trigger painful rheumatoid arthritis flaresTiny pollution particles from smoke, soot, and dust may worsen rheumatoid arthritis and raise the risk of painful flares, particularly after prolonged exposure. The findings suggest that avoiding poor air quality could become an important part of managing the disease. (opens original source in a new tab)6 August 2026
Industry News (opens original source in a new tab)ScienceDailyTHC medication made PTSD nightmares disappear for more than a third of patientsA prescription form of THC helped many people with PTSD escape recurring trauma-related nightmares, with more than one-third reporting that the nightmares disappeared completely after ten weeks. The results could point toward a long-awaited treatment for one of PTSD’s most distressing and stubborn symptoms. (opens original source in a new tab)6 August 2026
