Daily Tech: Major Insider Buy, AI Infrastructure Wins, and Indo-Pacific Defence Deals

FutureGate | July 21 2025

CRISPR Therapeutics (CRSP) Surges After $51.5M

Insider Buy

CRISPR Therapeutics’ stock surged after one of its board directors made a massive open-market purchase of $51.5 million in shares, signalling exceptionally strong insider confidence. Such a substantial buy is rare and reflects growing optimism about the biotech’s long-term potential, particularly in gene editing and cell therapy platforms.

CRSP is currently progressing clinical programs in sickle cell disease and beta thalassemia through its exa-cel therapy, co-developed with Vertex. With the FDA’s approval of exa-cel (branded Casgevy) in late 2023, the company stands at the forefront of commercializing CRISPR-based therapeutics. The insider buy could signal confidence in the product rollout, potential revenue growth, and future label expansions.

From an institutional lens, this move may prompt re-ratings among analysts and renewed fund flows into the stock, particularly for funds focused on next-generation biotech platforms.

Richtech Robotics Signs $4M AI Service Robot Deal in China

Richtech Robotics secured a $4 million sales agreement with Beijing Tongchuang Technology Development Co., marking a key milestone for its international expansion. The deal involves the delivery of AI-driven service robots for deployment across sectors including hospitality, retail, and commercial real estate.

Richtech’s products focus on autonomous operations, powered by proprietary AI and navigation software. The agreement provides direct access to the Chinese robotics market — one of the world’s fastest-growing — where demand for service automation has surged due to labour shortages, rising wages, and increased health and safety standards post-COVID.

This deal enhances Richtech’s positioning as a scalable robotics platform, potentially paving the way for further contracts in Asia and strengthening its case for capital markets entry or partnership with listed AI players.

Safe Pro AI Awarded Indo-Pacific AI Drone & Ballistic Contract

Safe Pro AI (private), a defence and AI solutions provider, was selected by a U.S.-aligned government contractor to support programs across the Indo-Pacific, including:

• Ballistic protection systems for allied personnel

• Deployment of AI-powered drones for landmine detection and terrain reconnaissance

This contract signals growing Western investment in dual-use AI capabilities in geopolitically strategic regions. The Indo-Pacific is a top priority for U.S. defence strategy due to rising tensions in the South China Sea and Taiwan Strait. The ability to deploy AI in real-world defence and humanitarian missions provides Safe Pro with a strong commercial moat and validation from top-tier buyers.

The company's technology combines computer vision, autonomous navigation, and real-time hazard detection, providing scalable, field-ready solutions. For investors, this marks an inflection point where military-tech start-ups evolve into mission-critical providers — a sector expected to see sustained funding under U.S. National Defence Authorization spending.

Blaize Secures Pan-Asia Contract for Hybrid AI Infrastructure

AI hardware innovator Blaize (BZAI) has been awarded a multi-country contract to deliver scalable hybrid AI infrastructure across Asia. This includes the rollout of AI accelerators and graph-based processors for deployment in data centres, telecom edge environments, and embedded systems.

Blaize’s platform is designed to support edge inference workloads with ultra-low latency — making it ideal for applications in smart factories, cities, logistics, and security systems. The deal comes as sovereign AI infrastructure becomes a strategic priority across Asia, especially in countries seeking to reduce reliance on U.S. or Chinese cloud hyperscalers.

For Blaize, this win solidifies its commercial track record, expands its install base, and strengthens its positioning in the global AI semiconductor race. The company could attract further government-backed digital infrastructure projects, particularly as Asia ramps up public-private investment in AI sovereignty.