In 2025, Chinese-language money laundering networks processed $16.1 billion in illegal crypto, nearly 20% of the global underground economy.
Telegram Channels as Laundering Hubs
Chinese-language money laundering networks funneled an estimated $16.1 billion in illicit funds through cryptocurrency transactions in 2025, according to a new report from blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis. The study…
Infinix’ Android-16 based XOS 16 has been announced in India and the company says that the “OS brings together AI-driven productivity tools, hardware-aware battery management, resilient touch systems, and pro-grade gaming technologies, all within a cleaner, more…
Alexa+, Amazon’s upgraded, generative AI-powered version of its Alexa assistant, is available to all U.S. customers as of Wednesday. The company said that the AI feature will be free to Prime members across devices. Meanwhile, anyone can use Alexa+ for free via the…
Accel doubles down on Fibr AI as agents turn static websites into one-to-one experiences
February 5, 2026
While advertising and targeting have become increasingly personalized, the website – the final destination for that traffic – has remained largely static. Fibr AI aims to bridge that gap by using AI agents to turn generic webpages into one-to-one experiences tailored to each visitor, a thesis that has prompted Accel to double down on the company.
Accel has led Fibr AI’s $5.7…
Semiconductor startup Positron has secured $230 million in Series B funding, TechCrunch has exclusively learned. The outfit plans to use the capital to speed up deployment of its high-speed memory chips, a critical component for the chips used for AI workloads, sources…
Hyundai and Kia kick off 2026 with a bang
February 5, 2026
Hyundai and Kia are showing no signs of slowing down after posting record-breaking January sales to start the new year.
Hyundai and Kia start 2026 with record US sales
After both set new US sales records last year, Hyundai and Kia are laying the groundwork for another…
Maserati gets serious about EV price wars with $85,000 discounts
February 5, 2026
While the typical buyers cars like the Maserati GranCabrio or Grecale Folgore EVs may not have to ask what one costs, they do need to know what number to write on the check – and if they ask this month, that number could be a staggering $85,000 LOWER than before. (!)
CarsDirect is reporting a massive $85,000 discount on remaining 2025 model year Maserati GranTurismo and GranCabrio Folgore…
There’s a growing consensus in the electric motorcycle world that the key to success when considering the constraints of today’s technology is to target smaller, simpler, more urban electric motorcycles. While much of today’s attention goes to high-tech, high-price…
Singapore inks deal for ST Engineering’s Titan 8x8 vehicle
February 5, 2026
SINGAPORE — Hot on the heels of a significant contract from the Singapore Army, ST Engineering was highlighting its sophisticated Terrex s5 8×8 armored vehicle at Singapore Airshow 2026, held Feb. 3-8.
The contract, worth an undisclosed amount and announced on Jan.
Russian arms makers vanish from Asia’s largest airshow
February 5, 2026
SINGAPORE — Russian defense companies have vanished from major airshows in Asia, which experts say reflects the country’s shrinking and increasingly concentrated arms-export industry.
For the second consecutive year, Russian manufacturers were absent from the roster of attendees at the Singapore Airshow, the largest aerospace exhibition in Asia, which runs from Feb. 3-8.
Moscow previously had…
