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TechCrunch's Startup Battlefield is returning to Sydney, Australia, on August 19, 2026, in partnership with Stripe. Ten startups will pitch, with the winner securing automatic entry to TechCrunch Disrupt's Startup Battlefield 200 in San Francisco. This return follows the highly successful 2017 event, which launched companies like HealthMatch and FluroSat (now Regrow Agriculture) to raise over $85 million combined and foster a vibrant Australian tech ecosystem.
Stripe has launched Link, a new digital wallet that uniquely enables autonomous AI agents to make secure payments on behalf of users. It tackles security concerns by allowing agents to process transactions without direct access to sensitive payment credentials, utilizing virtual cards and user approval. The wallet also offers comprehensive traditional features like spending tracking and subscription management.
