Businesses are rapidly shifting toward keeping payments within their own ecosystems rather than sending money to external bank accounts. This represents a fundamental power shift where platforms aim to own both the payment and the customer relationship.
SoftBank Group shares plummeted 10% on Wednesday, wiping $13.1 billion from Masayoshi Son’s net worth. The drop reflects growing investor skepticism about AI companies meeting sky-high growth expectations after disappointing results from key players.
According to Wccftech, Apple is reportedly preparing an M5 Ultra chip for a Mac Studio refresh in 2026. The workstation-class processor might feature a single-die design rather than connecting two M5 Max chips. This would mark a significant departure from Apple’s previous Ultra chip strategy.
The Kimsuky hacking group has deployed a new backdoor called HTTPTroy that gives attackers full system access. The malware uses sophisticated obfuscation and runs entirely in memory to avoid detection. This continues North Korea’s pattern of targeting South Korean government and business entities.
Bond markets have accelerated dramatically with algorithmic trading, yet electronic volumes remain stuck around 50-60%. The paradox? Speed has actually increased demand for human-brokered block trades exceeding $5 million.
Reflex Aerospace has closed a record €50 million Series A funding round, the largest in European New Space history. The German company builds sovereign satellite platforms for defense and intelligence applications, with plans to demonstrate full orbital capabilities by 2027.
U.S. Steel has detailed its massive $11 billion investment plan through 2028 under new owner Nippon Steel. The modernization effort aims to unlock $3 billion in savings while protecting over 100,000 jobs nationwide. The announcement comes just five months after Nippon Steel’s $15 billion acquisition
Cybersecurity researchers have identified six Android apps that secretly record conversations and extract messages from WhatsApp and Signal. The apps used VajraSpy malware and were primarily targeting users in India and Pakistan. While only downloaded around 1,400 times, they highlight ongoing secur
Microsoft just dropped Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27982 to Canary Channel users, and it’s packed with personalization upgrades. The lock screen now features interactive widgets, while the main widget board gets multiple dashboards and better navigation. File sharing also becomes faster with a
The AI hype cycle is ending in APAC, replaced by strategic implementation focused on digital sovereignty and core business functions. Leaders are preparing for quantum computing while scaling practical AI solutions across their organizations. The region’s complex regulatory landscape is driving this
