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AI Agents Streamline Banking Operations in Singapore and Beyond Financial services firms worldwide and in Singapore are increasingly deploying artificial intelligence (AI) agents to accelerate loan approvals and shorten customer onboarding times, according to The Straits Times. Unlike

Nvidia will not release a new gaming processor in 2026 for the first time since the company's founding, ending a streak of annual GeForce launches dating to the 1990s. According to Stacy Rasgon of Bernstein Research, as reported by CNBC, "The gaming segment is no longer the driving force of the comp

Experts at a seminar held on the 17th at South Korea's National Assembly Building called for stablecoins to be approached as payment infrastructure rather than financial products, with emphasis on global regulatory harmonization, flexible collateral structures, and technology-based real-time

Seven weeks of Middle East conflict are expected to reveal their economic impact through a second round of purchasing manager indexes and inflation data from multiple countries in the week of April 20–24, 2024. The International Monetary Fund warned of potential near-recession risks, with IMF

Shiba Inu has completed over 20,000 burn transactions, removing 410.8 trillion SHIB tokens, reducing its total supply by 41.08%. Recent burn activity shows a drop in daily burns, but weekly totals remain stable. Ethereum's Vitalik Buterin previously burned 90% of his SHIB holdings, creating a significant impact on the token's supply.

Lawmakers in several red states are pushing for legislation to recognize gold and silver as currency, citing inflation concerns. While some bills have failed, proposals in states like Georgia and Utah aim to enable transactions in precious metals, despite skepticism from economists about gold's effectiveness as money.

Singapore stocks ended the week lower on April 17, 2026, as investors awaited the extension of the US-Iran war ceasefire beyond April 22. The benchmark Straits Times Index (STI) dipped 0.2 per cent or 9.9 points to close at 4,997.93, according to market data. Market Performance Yangzijiang

Busan Digital Asset Nexus (BIDAN), a privately funded exchange led by the city of Busan, is developing a unified Web3 wallet and expanding real-world asset (RWA) trading to establish a city-level digital ecosystem. According to CEO Kim Sang-min, the platform aims to create a

Rather than relying on usernames, passwords, or even devices, World ID focuses on verifying the individual behind the screen without exposing personal data. At the core of the upgraded World ID is a redesigned architecture that prioritizes privacy and self-custody. In an internet increasingly

Berkshire Hathaway's stock has significantly underperformed the broader market in 2026, with both share classes posting month-to-date losses just under 1% while the S&P 500 closed above 7,100 for the first time, according to Cryptopolitan. The underperformance marks a sharp reversal from the

The technology sector faces a significant debt refinancing challenge as $330 billion in high-yield bonds, leveraged loans, and business development company-linked debt matures through 2028, with the majority of this debt issued during the pandemic's near-zero interest rate era. According to the

DeepSeek Confirms First External Fundraising On April 18, multiple venture capital sources confirmed that DeepSeek has begun its first external fundraising round, according to澎湃新闻 (Pail News). The company is targeting a valuation exceeding $10 billion and plans to raise at least $300 million to

Tesla is expanding its self-driving taxi service to Dallas and Houston, following Austin's rollout. Operating under a TNC permit, the service starts small, raising competition with Waymo. Tesla faces safety concerns and regulatory scrutiny amid market implications for its valuation.

The SEC has adopted a more lenient stance on crypto regulation, allowing some interfaces to operate without broker-dealer registration, but has not given blanket approval for the industry. Recent guidance clarifies how crypto assets are categorized, emphasizing that federal securities laws apply mainly to digital securities. Enforcement activity has decreased as the agency focuses on fraud and market integrity.

On April 18, 2026, crypto markets saw $773 million in liquidations, primarily affecting short traders (77% of losses) due to a sudden price rise. This incident highlighted the risks of leverage in trading, leading to forced position closures.

Kalshi traders predict XRP will reach $1.60 in April amid rising demand and significant ETF inflows. With a bullish technical outlook and upcoming regulatory votes, XRP's market dynamics show potential for further gains, despite risks of declining support levels if outcomes are unfavorable.

Beijing is accelerating its commercial space capabilities through the development of Satellite Town, a specialized aerospace hub in Haidian District expected to complete its core construction by the end of 2026, as China intensifies competition with the United States in space exploration and commerc

PayPal's PYUSD stablecoin has surged to $4.11 billion, while Ripple's RLUSD has decreased to $1.25 billion after peaking. PYUSD's growth is fueled by its user base and brand confidence, contrasting with RLUSD's recovery efforts. Both coins will depend on adoption rates for future success.

The NEA Working Group on New Technologies convened a workshop on March 25--26, focusing on how artificial intelligence can be applied to regulatory oversight and internal operations within nuclear authorities. Summary NEA workshop explored real-world AI applications in nuclear regulation, with