Julian Lim

Julian Lim is an entrepreneur, technology writer, and a researcher. He started JL Data Analysis after graduating from NUS in Intelligent Systems. Julian writes about technology innovations and entrepreneurship on Business Times, Asia Pacific Magazine and occasionally contributes to Startup Fortune.

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Julian Lim · Apr 8, 2026 · 8:06 PM

CZ Memoir Reignites Decade-Old Feud With OKX Founder Star Xu

CZ's new memoir accuses OKX founder Star Xu of reporting Huobi's Li Lin to Chinese police in 2020. The explosive claim revives a decade-old rivalry with real market implications.

Julian Lim · Apr 8, 2026 · 5:06 PM

Standard Chartered Moves to Absorb Zodia Custody in Digital Asset Push

Standard Chartered is negotiating a partial takeover of Zodia Custody to integrate crypto custody into its core banking infrastructure, reflecting a broader shift among major banks.

Julian Lim · Apr 8, 2026 · 3:35 PM

MEXC Promotes Vugar Usi to CEO as Exchange Targets Multi-Asset Expansion

MEXC promotes COO Vugar Usi to CEO to lead its expansion into multi-asset trading. The fast-growing exchange is targeting MT5 integration and prediction markets.

Julian Lim · Apr 8, 2026 · 2:05 PM

Fearless Mindset Drives Startup-Style Disruption in Cricket

Yashasvi Jaiswal's fearless 'khel bindaas' approach powered Rajasthan Royals past Mumbai Indians, offering a masterclass in pressure management that applies equally to startup culture.

Julian Lim · Apr 8, 2026 · 12:35 PM

Intimate Partner Spyware Is a Booming, Unregulated Market

Telegram groups are thriving marketplaces for spyware targeting intimate partners, revealing how commercial surveillance tools enable domestic abuse at scale while platforms and regulators struggle to respond.

Julian Lim · Apr 8, 2026 · 11:05 AM

Aris Mining Sets a Torrid Pace with Q1 Production Numbers That Turn Heads

Aris Mining's strong Q1 2026 production and revenue update is drawing institutional attention, driven by operational leverage and a surging gold price.

Julian Lim · Apr 8, 2026 · 9:35 AM

The 17-Year Hunt for Satoshi Nakamoto Leads to Adam Back

A New York Times investigation argues that Adam Back, a British cryptographer and Blockstream CEO, is the most likely candidate behind Bitcoin's pseudonymous creator Satoshi Nakamoto.

Julian Lim · Apr 8, 2026 · 12:35 AM

Crypto Fraud Hits $11.3 Billion as Scammers Target Older Americans

FBI data reveals crypto fraud cost Americans $11.3 billion in 2025, with seniors hit hardest. Organized crime syndicates are driving a surge in sophisticated investment scams.

Julian Lim · Apr 7, 2026 · 6:35 PM

Cloudflare and GoDaddy Join Forces to Give Websites Power Over AI Crawlers

Cloudflare and GoDaddy are giving website owners tools to block or charge AI bots that scrape content without compensation, aiming to restore the web's broken economic model.

Julian Lim · Apr 7, 2026 · 12:35 PM

Salesforce's Benioff: AI Boosts Engineers 30%, But Won't Replace Them Yet

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff says AI coding agents boosted engineering productivity by over 30%, but models still lack autonomy. The company froze engineering hiring while expanding sales to meet AI demand.

Julian Lim · Apr 7, 2026 · 9:35 AM

SEC Chair Atkins Signals New Crypto Fundraising Rules Are Coming Soon

SEC Chair Paul Atkins says new crypto fundraising rules are imminent, addressing startup exemptions and capital formation. Founders and investors should prepare for clearer compliance pathways.

Julian Lim · Apr 7, 2026 · 3:34 AM

SEC Crypto Safe Harbor Reaches White House Review Stage

The SEC's crypto safe harbor proposal is under White House review. A formal rule could give blockchain startups a grace period before requiring full registration, potentially reshaping where token projects launch.

Julian Lim · Apr 7, 2026 · 12:34 AM

Google's New Offline AI Dictation App Challenges Wispr Flow on iOS

Google launched a free offline AI dictation app for iOS using Gemma models, directly challenging Wispr Flow. The move signals a major shift toward on-device AI processing across the industry.

Julian Lim · Apr 6, 2026 · 12:35 PM

QuickSwap Discord Breach Exposes Persistent Web3 Social Vulnerabilities

QuickSwap's Discord was breached on April 6, 2026, with attackers pushing malicious links and fake airdrops. The core protocol remains unaffected, but the incident highlights ongoing Web3 social security risks.

Julian Lim · Apr 6, 2026 · 3:35 AM

The Meme Coin Messiah's $60 Million Bet on SPX6900

Crypto influencer Murad Mahmudov holds nearly $8 million in SPX6900 despite $60 million in unrealized losses, betting the token will rally past Dogecoin and Pepe.

Julian Lim · Apr 6, 2026 · 2:08 AM

LM Studio's Headless CLI Lets Developers Run Gemma Locally Alongside Claude Code

LM Studio's headless CLI enables offline Gemma inference integrated with Claude Code, giving developers a hybrid local cloud AI workflow. Cost savings and data privacy are driving adoption.