A collection of tech news headlines, articles, reports and downloads from Singapore in August 2021
Singapore’s tech and startup news headlines in August 2021 spanned applications and developments including: blockchain developments in cross-chain transactions; crypto-to-fiat trading; energy harvesting from wearable devices; education-tech and ‘kid-preneurship’; Singapore’s cybersecurity MOUs with the US; and many more. And don’t forget the 2021 Singapore Fintech Festival, set for November.
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- Singapore: EthAum Venture Partners unveils 16 startups selected for July 2021 cohort, spanning AR, counterfeit detection, HR-tech and more
- Singapore: Infocomm Media Development Authority opens consultation around potential use and re-allocation of expiring 3G 2.1 GHz spectrum band for 5G
- e-news, latest issue: Singapore’s 5G, India’s education blockchain, ransomware in 2021…
- Singapore: Matrixport raises over $100M with cryptocurrency-focused financial services from custody to trading, and products for institutional and retail customers
- Singapore: Biconomy blockchain platform raises $9M with multi-chain transaction infrastructure, aiming to simplify cross-chain transactions
- Singapore: Iterative accelerator unveils 10 SEA startups selected for Batch 3, working in gaming, deliveries, medical records and more
- Startup 101: How To Get Into An Accelerator – a podcast discussion from Singapore’s Iterative accelerator
- Singapore: Flying Cape edtech startup raises $1.5M Series A with tuition based on assessment of a child’s learning style, interests and passions
- Australia’s Independent Reserve cryptocurrency exchanges gains in principle approval from Monetary Authority of Singapore to operate digital payment token services
- Singapore: Vistas Media Capital to expand into blockchain-based business with launch of Fantico India-focused NFT platform, allowing creators to auction collectibles
- Asia Pacific Kid Entrepreneur Championship launched by Singapore’s Kidspreneurship for 8-14 year olds, with applications closing August 20th
- Singapore’s Plano partners Huawei to boost myopia prevention, with addition of Plano app to Huawei apps gallery on devices
- Singapore’s STACS selected for Mastercard Start Path with blockchain-backed infrastructure for financial industry focused on environment, social, and governance issues
- Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology set for 8–12 November
- Singapore’s Zipmex cryptocurrency-to-fiat trading platform inks strategic partnership with Visa, aiming to boost payment programs and products across the Asia-Pacific region
- 2021 Singapore FinTech Festival Global FinTech Awards are open for applications across 12 categories, closing August 31st
- e-news, latest issue: Cross-border QRs, FinTech festivals, crypto-to-fiat in Singapore…
- Singapore: CYBAVO digital asset custody provider raises $4M Pre-A funding for blockchain-based services, building on 500 Startups accelerator selection
- Singapore: An intro to Tablevibe, helping restaurants reduce reliance on third-party delivery apps and helping them get more direct orders and returning customers
- An advance look at what to expect from Startup SG’s Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology – Switch – set for November 8-12
- National University of Singapore researchers outline energy-harvesting devices to power wearable devices using the human body as conduit for energy transfer
- Singapore Government and Twitter joined for year-long partnership commencing Q2 2021, aiming to boost digital literacy, educate around misinformation and more
- Singapore and United States sign 3 MOUs in order to work more closely on cyber threats and coordinated responses to online security incidents
- e-news, latest issue: Singapore & Twitter, PayPal & crypto, HKMA & blockchain bonds, AirAsia super app moves…
- “To build a smart nation, Singapore must be hyperconnected”
- Singapore-based Chope partners Alipay to accelerate digitisation of F&B businesses across Asia
- Singapore: Momos gains $6.5M with unified interface for restaurants, covering delivery platforms and social media with marketing, customer service, analytics tools and more
- Australian Border Force, Singapore Customs and others concluded blockchain trial for trade document issuance and verification across independent systems
- e-news, latest issue: Blockchain in Australia-Singapore trade, She Loves Tech finalists, Indian CBDC, hyperconnected smart cities…
- ICYMI: Singapore Fintech Festival to also host satellite events in Japan, Cambodia, The Philippines and others under World FinTech Festival banner
- India: Anthill Ventures early-stage accelerator unveils 8 startups selected for Indus X program, working on challenges faced by urban citizens, corporates and governments
- e-news, latest issue: Meet Malaysia’s VCs, Twitter in India, Singapore fem-techs…
- e-news, latest issue: Vietnam e-commerce, Singapore blockchain, gaming in China…
- e-news, latest issue: Australia’s crypto MasterCard, Japan’s virtual celebs, new Singapore startups…
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