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Bybit's Options Data revamp brings BVOL volatility index, Max Pain, gamma exposure, and position structure analytics to retail traders. The upgrade targets the gap between institutional and retail options data access.

State policies target 1.18 million new GCC jobs and 1,380 centres by 2029-31, with tier-II cities gaining traction, CBRE said.

Rupee gained 3 paise to 95.42 against the dollar as the greenback weakened. Analysts see a 95.10-95.80 range with crude and the dollar as key triggers.

Singapore police and the Cyber Security Agency warned residents about crypto job scams after victims lost roughly $11.8 million. The advisory targets fake work-from-home gigs that steal tokens or seed phrases.

The CFTC's Aug. 20 committee takes up crypto jurisdiction, enforcement, and market structure. Polymarket traders see 22% chance of ban on sports prediction markets.

Bitcoin's BVIV hit a 2026 low near 36%. The VIX is at its lowest since January. Treasury MOVE index is near the bottom of its range. Gold and oil vol indexes are falling too.

Microsoft's top SME executive warns data residency questions stall AI procurement, risking consumption-based revenue. Alpha Score 71.

Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser backs the CLARITY Act on Fox Business but warns stablecoin rewards threaten community bank deposits. Her Sept. 15 Senate vote.

Tau Robotics launches invite-only home cleaning service with humanoid robot in San Francisco at $30/hour; waitlist open now for early adopters.

Burger King's US same-store sales rose 8.5% in Q2, while McDonald's grew just 0.8%. The Whopper revamp and value perception shift threaten MCD's dominance. Alpha Score 49.

A shipping subcontractor exposed emails and phone numbers for 11,742 Trezor customers. No recovery phrases leaked; the follow-up is targeted phishing.

Saputo sells UK dairy division to Lactalis for £988M, exiting a market it entered in 2015. The deal includes Cathedral City and other brands, representing 7% of revenue.