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Bits of Gold, Israel's regulated crypto broker, probes a data breach that may expose customer identity and financial details. Phishing risk rises as attackers could use the data for impersonation.
European regulators warn that fraudsters are exploiting the MiCA transition, impersonating officials to steal assets. More than 1,700 platforms shut down, leaving millions vulnerable.
DefiLlama founder 0xngmi says Apple took months to remove a fake wallet-draining app, forcing the team to delay its own iOS launch.
A new survey of 1,884 Indian workers finds a gap between formal well-being policies and daily culture. Only 21% say policies are lived; 52% say trust matters most. The report urges culture over documents.
National averages hide sharp local differences in India. A new statistical framework and budget proposals point to region-level planning, but implementation still lags.
Revenue rose 17% to $508M, but adjusted EBITDA dropped to $23M from $80M. Platform accounts hit 6.6 million even as transaction volume fell 18% year over year.
Retail earnings from Walmart, Home Depot, Target, and TJX lead a packed week. Housing data, FOMC minutes, and the Rosenblatt Tech Summit add catalysts.
GT Bharathi secures WTC licence for a 150-acre IT township near Chennai, targeting ₹7,000 crore development value and 1,00,000 jobs.
Own Damage cover protects your vehicle from flood and storm damage. Experts explain key add-ons like engine protection and return to invoice for monsoon risks.
Phishing emails impersonating the Income Tax Department are circulating. Learn how to spot fake sites and report them to protect your financial data.
Two DeFi incidents cost $29M through oracle misconfigurations, not hacks. Aave and Moonwell show how stale feeds and governance errors trigger automated liquidations.
Opensignal data shows Saudi telecom quality leaders don't win market share. MVNOs at 12% and multi-SIM use high create city-level challenges.
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon leads bank fight against stablecoin yield in Clarity Act. With 3 weeks of Senate action left, the bill may lack 60 votes.
A licensed pistol carried by a passenger on a Mumbai-bound flight discharged during screening at Varanasi airport Sunday, injuring two screeners. The BCAS is investigating.
India's space regulator proposes mandatory third-party insurance of up to ₹500 crore for private launch operators, shifting liability to industry. The draft framework would be part of the pending Space Activity Bill.
CPI at 3.4% cooled rate fears but Bitcoin and Ethereum couldn't hold gains. Token cliff unlocks add supply risk this week. Morgan Stanley's Alpha Score stays at 59.
India hands control of Chabahar's Shahid Beheshti terminal to Iran after US sanctions waiver expired, shielding SBI and Union Bank of India from OFAC penalties while preserving rights to resume operations.
India will pick the first 50 airports under a modified UDAN scheme, with ₹12,159 crore in funding and state-level support requirements for viability.
Four families share how accessory dwelling units let them care for aging parents and special-needs adults at home, often for less than the cost of nursing homes or assisted living.
A personal finance column weighs the trade-offs of land and gold against stocks and bonds. For investors facing relocation, financial assets offer liquidity that physical holdings cannot match.
SEBI's Amarjeet Singh says mutual fund distributors help retail investors stay invested, citing 34% of SIP assets in regular plans held over five years versus 20% direct.
Baupost took a $137M CME stake and boosted Amazon and Alphabet in Q2. The filing also shows a $13M Pershing Square position. Alpha Score: AMZN 62, GOOGL 70.
Actress Antara Banerjee arrested on Aravali Express for allegedly attacking an RPF officer with a blade after refusing to vacate a reserved seat, police said.
A Princeton study reveals that washing every dish before bed may be a cognitive strategy to reduce visual clutter and help the brain disengage for sleep, not a cleanliness obsession.
Lang Co, a Worldbays Club member, shuttered in 2021 after profit dried up. A $2B nearby complex halted in 2019 and remains empty.
PSX yields 2.25% as a top-ranked analyst sees debt target hit early. CRGY's cash flow beat by 10% drives guidance up. VNOM hikes base dividend 32%. Alpha Score: PSX 67, VNOM 59.
Binance will restrict HTX transfers from August 23 after UK and EU sanctions. A dispute over geographic scope tests whether exchanges screen wallets or entire platforms.
Bank Leumi will let customers trade crypto in its Leumi Trade app, using Galaxy for execution and custody, with Bitcoin and Ether among the first assets.
A 57-year-old IT professional shares his job search ordeal, highlighting age bias and emotional toll. Learn how to navigate the market.
Bitcoin ETFs faced $8.76B in outflows in 2026 as traditional ETF launches surged past 900. Leveraged and derivative products drive the boom, while crypto funds see only a brief $1.1B inflow last week.