(opens original source in a new tab)STAT NewsSTAT+: FDA digital health leader promises generative AI regulatory guidance is comingFDA expects to issue guidance on policies regarding generative AI devices, according to Rick Abramson, the agency’s head of digital health policy. (opens original source in a new tab)Mario Aguilar·24 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)The Hacker NewsUAT-10147 Uses AI to Scale Server Attacks, Deploys SPECTRE With EDR Bypass and Linux RootkitCybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a Chinese-speaking cybercrime group dubbed UAT-10147 that's targeting Windows and Linux web servers globally across the education, media, technology, and gaming sectors. The vast majority of the targets are located in Brazil, Bolivia, China, Canada, and Vietnam. Details of the threat activity came to light following the discovery of an open (opens original source in a new tab)info@thehackernews.com (The Hacker News)·24 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Fintech News SingaporeFasset Earns Unicorn Badge After US$68 Million Funding RoundFasset has raised US$68 million in a Series C funding round led by Japan’s SBI Group, valuing the stablecoin neobanking platform at US$1 billion. The investment expands Fasset’s existing relationship with SBI Group, which includes a partnership with its international remittance arm SBI Remit. The remittance network supports bank account transfers to around 200 countries. [...] The post Fasset Earns Unicorn Badge After US$68 Million Funding Round appeared first on Fintech Singapore. (opens original source in a new tab)Fintech News Singapore·24 August 2026
Robotics & Automation (opens original source in a new tab)Robotics & Automation NewsInvestor opinion: Why the future of consumer robotics looks more like beauty and the beastBy Amber Atherton, early stage investor, partner at Patron For decades, science fiction has imagined the future of robotics as a single humanoid capable of doing everything around the home. Silicon Valley has largely adopted the same vision. Every few months brings another humanoid demo, followed by predictions that one general-purpose machine will absorb countless […] (opens original source in a new tab)David Edwards·24 August 2026
Blockchain & Crypto (opens original source in a new tab)Fintech News SingaporeUOB, Temasek, and EDB Leaders Among New Singapore Fintech Association AdvisorsLeaders from UOB, Temasek, Enterprise Singapore and the Economic Development Board (EDB) have joined the Singapore Fintech Association’s (SFA) advisory council. The four members will serve a two-year term from 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2028. They are Pee Beng Kong, EVP at EDB; Wong Zeng Yi, Assistant MD at Enterprise Singapore; Pradyumna Agrawal, [...] The post UOB, Temasek, and EDB Leaders Among New Singapore Fintech Association Advisors appeared first on Fintech Singapore. (opens original source in a new tab)Fintech News Singapore·24 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)South China Morning PostBeijing warns of ‘policy addiction’, signalling preference for targeted stimulusIn its third consecutive commentary defending China’s economic resilience, Communist Party mouthpiece People’s Daily emphasised that Beijing was prioritising targeted measures over aggressive stimulus to avoid a potential over-reliance on policy support, while also reiterating confidence in reaching the nation’s economic targets for the year. “China has not taken the path of overrelying on strong policy stimulus,” the piece said. Instead, the commentary added, targeted interventions would... (opens original source in a new tab)Sherry Wang·24 August 2026
Startups (opens original source in a new tab)WamdaWhat I’ll be watching at LEAP 2026 — beyond billions and big announcementsAn article by Abdullah Al Jaafari, CEO and Founder of Resquad AI At the end of this month, Riyadh will host the fifth edition of LEAP. It is easy to forget how unlikely the first one felt back in 2022. A brand-new technology conference drew more than 100,000 registered attendees from over 80 countries to Saudi Arabia. Nobody is asking whether LEAP can attract an audience now. Last year’s edition drew more than 200,000 attendees and opened with $14.9 billion in AI investment announcements o (opens original source in a new tab)24 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)YourStoryContext is the new intelligence in agentic AIAt DevSparks Hyderabad 2026, UBS CTO Elango Somasundaram explored what comes after copilots: agentic AI that understands context, connects the dots, and orchestrates enterprise workflows. (opens original source in a new tab)24 August 2026
Industry News (opens original source in a new tab)AGBIAdnoc Drilling seeks partners for Egypt expansionAdnoc Drilling plans to expand its role in Egypt by finalising partnerships with state-backed oil companies, as Cairo seeks foreign investment to boost domestic oil and gas production. The Abu Dhabi-listed Adnoc subsidiary intends to partner with the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC) and its subsidiaries, the UAE state-run Wam reported. The plan was discussed […] (opens original source in a new tab)Pramod Kumar·24 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)CoinDeskRay Dalio says investors should own ‘a bit of Bitcoin’ as U.S. debt risks riseThe Bridgewater founder says recent Treasury-market stress fits his long-running debt-crisis framework, though he still prefers gold as the bigger hedge. (opens original source in a new tab)Shaurya Malwa·24 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)CoinDeskBessent's $4 billion bond buyback wanted lower yields. It got a bitcoin surge instead.Bessent’s bond-buyback plan fails to curb Treasury yields. Here's what it means for bitcoin and gold (opens original source in a new tab)Omkar Godbole·24 August 2026
