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🛍️ For years, online shopping has prioritised efficiency: Consumers search, browse, compare and, eventually, purchase. 👗 While effective, the process has often “lacked joy”. 💳 “We believe that with Generative AI, shopping could become fun, real-time, and deeply personal," said Mansi Jain of Glance. #e27Stories #AI #ecommerce https://lnkd.in/gtjtbiqY

US$50 million in Tether has been frozen in Asia Pacific. Not by chance, but through a rare show of public-private firepower. 🔹 Law enforcement agencies across APAC, working with Tether, Binance OKX, and Chainalysis, dismantled a major “pig butchering” scam ring operating out of Southeast Asia. 🔹 These romance/investment scams don’t just empty wallets—they’re tied to human trafficking, where victims are forced into compounds to run the operations. 🔹 The freeze underscores a powerful precedent: stablecoins like Tether can technically halt illicit funds in ways Bitcoin or Ether cannot. This isn’t the first strike. In 2023, US$225M in USDT linked to trafficking was seized in collaboration with US authorities, marking the largest seizure in US Secret Service history. What’s clear: ✅ The fight against crypto-enabled fraud is shifting from reactive to proactive. ✅ Partnerships between regulators, exchanges, and blockchain intelligence firms are critical infrastructure. ✅ Scammers may adapt fast, but the industry is finally adapting faster. Pig butchering is one of the darkest by-products of the crypto boom. Freezing US$50M proves that when the ecosystem works together, victims don’t always have to lose. https://loom.ly/bVYERsA

US$50 million in Tether has been frozen in Asia Pacific. Not by chance, but through a rare show of public-private firepower. 🔹 Law enforcement agencies across APAC, working with Tether.io, Binance OKX, and Chainalysis, dismantled a major “pig butchering” scam ring operating out of Southeast Asia. 🔹 These romance/investment scams don’t just empty wallets—they’re tied to human trafficking, where victims are forced into compounds to run the operations. 🔹 The freeze underscores a powerful precedent: stablecoins like Tether can technically halt illicit funds in ways Bitcoin or Ether cannot. This isn’t the first strike. In 2023, US$225M in USDT linked to trafficking was seized in collaboration with US authorities, marking the largest seizure in US Secret Service history. What’s clear: ✅ The fight against crypto-enabled fraud is shifting from reactive to proactive. ✅ Partnerships between regulators, exchanges, and blockchain intelligence firms are critical infrastructure. ✅ Scammers may adapt fast, but the industry is finally adapting faster. Pig butchering is one of the darkest by-products of the crypto boom. Freezing US$50M proves that when the ecosystem works together, victims don’t always have to lose. https://loom.ly/bVYERsA

From broken tables to seamless translations: Singapore’s Bluente is rewriting the rules of cross-border business communication. The AI-powered document translation platform has raised US$1.5M seed funding led by US-based Informed Ventures, as it sets sights on the Middle East, APAC, and US. Why it matters: 🔹 Beyond words: Bluente preserves exact formatting across PDFs, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and images. No more broken tables or mangled layouts. 🔹 10x productivity boost: By solving translation’s “last-mile” problem, global firms can save thousands of hours otherwise spent on manual formatting. 🔹 Global traction: Over 70 enterprises, from law firms to government agencies, already rely on Bluente for accurate, ready-to-use multilingual documents. Founder Daphne Tay believes this is only the beginning: 👉 “Once you build technology that truly understands document structure, you unlock the ability to transform how organisations process and collaborate.” With the document translation market valued at US$40B, Bluente is positioning itself not just as a translation tool—but as the foundation for a new era of global document processing. For Southeast Asia’s startup scene, this marks another step in showing the region can build category-defining B2B AI infrastructure for the world. https://loom.ly/EUXxcuc

When innovation meets community: HERE Technologies has been partnering with e27 at HERE Directions Bangkok to spark new conversations on mobility, logistics, and AI. 🌍💡 The 12th edition returns on 5 September — hurry, registration closes 1 September, 6 PM SGT. Discover how HERE Directions Bangkok is shaping the future of mobility: https://loom.ly/DVgbvo8 #EV #AI #TechLeadership #FutureOfMobility

One of the most powerful parts of Echelon Philippines isn’t just what happens on stage — it’s the roundtable sessions. These small-group conversations bring founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders face-to-face to dig deeper into the challenges and opportunities shaping tech today. It’s where you can ask hard questions, exchange honest perspectives, and walk away with ideas you can apply immediately. At last year’s Echelon, we saw how these discussions sparked collaborations and unlocked new ways of thinking. This year, we’re doubling down on that value — creating even more opportunities for you to sit at the table with decision-makers and innovators driving the region forward. 🚀 Don’t just attend Echelon. Be part of the conversations that could shape your next big move. 🎟️ Sign up now: https://lnkd.in/gSFZQjfJ 📅 September 2–3, 2025 📍 SMX Convention Center, Manila Echelon Philippines is proudly co-organized by Brainsparks and e27.

🏗️ Hacking the Ecosystem: How Founders Can Leverage Spaces and Hubs to Accelerate Growth Behind every thriving startup is an ecosystem of enablers — from workspaces to innovation hubs. But how can founders maximize these platforms to grow faster? 🌐 Learn how spaces and hubs can open doors to networks, funding, and partnerships ⚡ Understand the role of ecosystem support in accelerating startup growth 🚀 Gain insights from leaders shaping the future of work, incubation, and innovation in the Philippines Speakers: 💬 Joey Radovan – Country Head, JLL Philippines 💬 Walter Cang – Vice President, DOHE Philippines 💬 🧢 Paul Pajo – OIC Director, Incubation Management Head & Acting TBI Manager, Benilde HIFI 💬 Jojo Flores – Co-Founder, Plug and Play Tech Center Moderator: 💬 Ben Alderson – Startup Growth & Fundraising Mentor, BAMentor.Online 🎟️ Get your tickets here: https://lnkd.in/gSFZQjfJ 📅 September 2–3, 2025 📍 SMX Convention Center, Manila Echelon Philippines is e27 (Optimatic)’s premier event organized by Brainsparks #EchelonPH2025

Fairer rides, stronger communities. Discover how inDrive is bringing its mission to empower one billion lives to Echelon Philippines 2025, e27’s premier event, organised by Brainsparks. 🚖🌏 👉 https://loom.ly/I7ClGG4 #EchelonPH2025 #MobilityTech #SmartCities #Innovation

From Hong Kong to Europe and the Middle East, robotics is scaling faster than you think. 👉 See FJ Dynamics’ global journey: https://loom.ly/ZtFeM-Y #FJDynamics #HKSTP #Innovation #GlobalExpansion #Robotics HKSTP - Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation FJDynamics

Building across Southeast Asia shouldn’t come with barriers. That’s why we’ve launched Regional Access Plans — same perks, fairer pricing. ✅ Media exposure ✅ Ecosystem access ✅ Credibility that scales 🟠 Limited slots per market → https://e27co.e27.co/g2c3