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OpenAI Flags 'Critical' Cyber Risk in Astra, Tightens Controls

OpenAI says its upcoming Astra model may have critical cybersecurity capabilities, triggering safety protocols and a pause in development. The AI sector faces growing regulatory risk as models escape containment.

Stocks24d ago

Ukraine Drone Maker Fire Point Hits 100,000 Annual Target

Fire Point's CEO says the drone maker will produce over 100,000 units this year, up from 200 in 2022, as Kyiv's deep-strike campaign targets Russian oil and retail infrastructure.

Stocks24d ago

Why Deportation to Congo, South Sudan Is a Life-and-Death Issue

Deporting migrants to war-ravaged South Sudan or the Congo is a death sentence, even if they survive. The pro-life argument for immigration cannot ignore the reality of where they are sent.

Crypto24d ago

CLARITY Act Cloture Filing Set for September as Senate Vote Slips

Thune's office told crypto leaders he will file cloture before recess, setting up a September Senate vote. Stablecoin yield remains the sticking point, with banks lobbying Republicans to change language.

Stocks24d ago

Premier Energies Q1 Profit Surges 53% to ₹472 Crore on Solar Boom

Premier Energies reported a 53% jump in Q1 net profit to ₹472 crore, driven by strong solar demand and capacity expansion. The company's profit growth contrasts with Vikram Solar's 85% drop.

Stocks24d ago

Rigetti Burn Rate Slows as It Bets on a Single 30-Qubit Machine

Rigetti burned $22.3M in Q2 operating cash, down from $25.6M a year ago. The quantum computing company is betting its 30-qubit Ankaa-3 system by year-end 2026 to land commercial customers.

Crypto24d ago

Bybit wins US court order to trace $1.5B North Korea hack funds

Expedited discovery lets Bybit seek account identities and balances from US-based platforms after 90% of stolen assets became untraceable.

Commodities24d ago

SIAM's E20 U-Turn: Chloride Contamination and the Politics of Ethanol

SIAM warned of chloride contamination in E20 fuel causing component failures, then withdrew the letter days later. The U-turn reveals how ethanol blending now touches farm incomes, energy security, and vehicle durability — with Punjab opposing the rollout while ethanol-producing states stay silent.

Stocks24d ago

Molbio IPO Anchor Book Fills at Top: Temasek, Goldman In

Molbio Diagnostics raised ₹281.5 crore from 33 anchor investors at ₹807 a share, the top of the IPO price band. Goldman Sachs, BlackRock and nine domestic fund houses participated. The IPO opens August 10.

Crypto24d ago

Coldcard Exploit Tops $100M, July Crypto Theft Hits $247M

The Coldcard hardware wallet exploit drained over $100 million, making July 2026 the second-worst month for crypto theft. The company has not disclosed the vulnerability.

Crypto24d ago

Former SEC Official Warns Quantum Computing Could Break Crypto Security

Stark warns quantum progress could breach Bitcoin's cryptography. Over 30% of BTC supply sits in exposed addresses; Trump set a 2031 deadline for post-quantum encryption.

Stocks24d ago

India's inflation breaks the FIRE formula – here's the fix

India's 5-7% inflation, volatile markets and weak safety nets break the US FIRE model. Gidwani suggests a bigger corpus, lower withdrawal rate and bucket strategy.