Grab is making a move into robotics. The Singapore-based super-app has acquired China’s Infermove, a developer of AI-enabled autonomous robots, to boost its delivery network. No financial details were disclosed.
Elon Musk has kicked off 2026 by adding a staggering $24 billion to his fortune in just two trading days, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. This 4% bump brings his estimated net worth to $644 billion, further extending his lead as the planet’s wealthiest individual.
Belgium’s startup ecosystem is maturing fast, with a new crop of companies tackling global challenges. The focus is squarely on deep tech, biotech, and climate solutions, backed by serious funding rounds.
The lead staffer behind CISA’s Pre-Ransomware Notification Initiative, David Stern, resigned in December after being ordered to take a job in Boston. The program, which sent over 3,300 warnings in 2023 and 2024, is now in jeopardy as it relied heavily on Stern’s trusted relationships with tipsters.
According to Bloomberg Business, the AI industry is barreling toward a critical 2026. Potential IPOs for giants like Anthropic and OpenAI, Apple’s hardware-heavy comeback attempt, and a growing community backlash against data centers could define the year. Here’s what to watch.
MiniMax is set to price its Hong Kong IPO at the top of its marketed range, capitalizing on massive investor demand. The company, a key rival to U.S. firms like OpenAI, will begin trading this Friday.
ARK Investment’s fintech-focused ETF posted a 29% return in 2025, defying a sector slump. It did so by stretching its definition of fintech to include AI winners like Palantir and Roku, while core payments stocks like Fiserv plunged over 65%.
In a surprising move, data center operator Applied Digital is teaming up with exoskeleton company Ekso Bionics to spin out a new AI cloud venture. The planned entity, ChronoScale Corporation, aims to provide GPU infrastructure for demanding AI workloads. The deal is slated to close in the first half
Vodafone Idea, India’s third-largest telecom operator, has been slapped with a $71 million tax penalty. This comes just one day after the government granted it a partial moratorium on nearly $10 billion in other dues, a move that disappointed investors.
Three major Chinese tech companies are launching IPOs in Hong Kong on January 8, aiming to raise a combined $1.19 billion. The listings include an AI model developer, a semiconductor firm, and a Temasek-backed surgical robot maker, signaling a strong start for the city’s IPO market.
