Startup

Applications for Startup Battlefield Australia have been extended to July 20, marking the final deadline for ambitious early-stage startups to seize a transformative opportunity.

StarkWare CEO Eli Ben-Sasson has reignited a long-standing debate within the Bitcoin community by proposing that the cryptocurrency's fixed 21 million supply cap be replaced with a 4% annual inflation rate.

Tether, the prominent stablecoin issuer, announced on Tuesday a $20 million strategic investment in Mercado Bitcoin, a Brazilian cryptocurrency exchange, to expand blockchain-based financial services across Latin America.

Among solo-founded Atlas startups, median initial six-month revenue in 2025 fell 23% year over year, while revenue for top-decile founders rose 19%.

Google DeepMind has launched its inaugural accelerator program in the Asia-Pacific region, specifically designed to use artificial intelligence for combating environmental risks.