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xAI launches Grok 4.7 for coding & knowledge work

The new model is pitched at longer, harder coding jobs and arrives with broader safety checks as rivals vie for developer workflows.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Today

Crypto

Velocity raises USD $10 million extension to Series A

Visa-backed investors have lifted Velocity's Series A to USD $48 million as stablecoin payments gain traction with institutions.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week

Fintech

Neema launches FX Trading Room for business clients

Businesses can now separate currency trades from payouts, as the new service lets them hold converted funds for later use amid volatile exchange rates.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week

Virtualisation

Proxmox launches Canadian arm with 24/7 enterprise support

North American customers will get round-the-clock vendor support as Proxmox opens a Kingston subsidiary and extends premium cover from October 19.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month

Blockchain

TD completes tokenised payment test in Project Agorá

Real US dollar funds were moved instantly between two TD entities in a trial aimed at reducing risk in wholesale cross-border payments.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month

Manufacturing

Digital twin market to hit GBP £4.2 billion by 2030

Stand-alone spending remains tiny, but the sector is set to more than triple as firms struggle to stitch together fragmented digital twin tools.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

Software-as-a-Service

Everpure raises outlook after record second-quarter revenue

Higher demand for AI and hyperscale products helped lift revenue 38% to USD $1.2 billion, prompting Everpure to raise full-year guidance.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

eLearning

AWS launches Student Rewards for university students

Verified university students can now access AWS credits, premium training and exam vouchers worth up to GBP £579 through a new rewards scheme.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month

Crypto

Olas launches Pearl Connect for Claude coding agents

The beta tool lets Claude users trade prediction markets and pay other agents without leaving their coding session, though security risks remain.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

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eCommerce

Aulumu launches six-model A18 case range for iPhone

iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max buyers now have six premium case options as Aulumu targets demand for slimmer and tougher protection.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week

Apple

BMX launches magnetic power bank for foldable iPhone

Foldable iPhone users can now charge and prop up the handset with a compact 5,000mAh magnetic pack aimed at the new form factor.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week

Digital Transformation

Embers Credit Union goes live with MANTL loan origination

The Michigan credit union is aiming to cut loan handling time and simplify member service by using one platform for deposits and borrowing.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week

Financial Systems

Modern Treasury launches non-custodial stablecoin wallets

Early access users can now keep stablecoin balances under their own control as Modern Treasury adds wallets alongside fiat payment rails.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week

Robotics

Wasabi launches AI unit & names Mukherjee to lead it

Storage is becoming a bigger line item in AI budgets as Wasabi sets up a dedicated business to target labs, start-ups and neoclouds.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

Blockchain

DBS, OCBC & UOB trial tokenised SGD payments on Swift

Live tokenised Singapore dollar transfers could let corporate payments run round the clock, as the banks test faster settlement outside normal hours.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Last week

NZD

US, New Zealand to upgrade Cook Islands' Penrhyn port

Safer landings and stronger shipping links are expected for remote Penrhyn after the United States and New Zealand pledged funding for a port upgrade.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month