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MACHINES SHOULD WORK, PEOPLE SHOULD THINK

A 1956 test pilot shot himself down by overtaking his own cannon shells. The story shows why humans must think even as machines speed up.

Stocks4d ago

Harvard settles $53M body parts theft with families

Harvard Medical School agreed to a $53M settlement over stolen and sold body parts, covering families of donors between 2018 and 2023. The school also plans a scholarship and program improvements.

Crypto4d ago

Russia eases qualified investor test ahead of crypto rollout

Russia's central bank will accept domestic certificates for qualified investor status from Aug. 31, widening access to higher crypto purchase limits as the regulated market opens.

Macro4d ago

Retail Drives UK Productivity Rebound as Data Gaps Mask Gains

Resolution Foundation data shows UK productivity grew 1.1% annually over two years, with retail among 12 sectors posting gains. The rebound may be masked by flawed ONS employment surveys.

Crypto4d ago

Crypto Investors Expect 22% Annual Returns, Fed Study Shows

Cleveland Fed study finds crypto holders expect 22% annual returns, far above non-holders' 7% estimate, and are unusually responsive to historical price data.

Crypto4d ago

Banks and regulators test quantum-safe crypto wallets in pilot

Banks and regulators test post-quantum security for crypto wallets with NIST-approved signatures. The pilot could shape adoption before quantum computers.

Stocks4d ago

India's ₹14 Trillion Interest Bill Squeezes Social Spending

India's ₹14 trillion interest bill crowds out education, healthcare and jobs spending, economist Ajit Ranade writes. Household debt hit 47.8% of GDP.

Crypto4d ago

White House crypto summit sets Sept. 15 test for CLARITY Act

Trump gathered crypto executives and regulators to push the CLARITY Act. The September 15 Senate cloture vote requires 60 votes. BTC surged 12% on the news. CFTC funding gaps threaten the bill's execution.

Crypto4d ago

Pakistan Opens Crypto Licensing, Sets Sept. 5 Deadline for VASPs

Pakistan's crypto regulator opens licensing, requires existing VASPs to apply for a no-objection certificate by Sept. 5 or face penalties under the Virtual Assets Act.

Stocks4d ago

PTSB survey: 52% of under-35s say they will never buy a home

PTSB's annual survey shows 61% of under-35s consider social housing; mortgage holders switch providers. Sentiment negative despite CSO data showing cooling house price inflation.

Crypto4d ago

Term Finance Loses $8.5M After Governance Attack Drains Vaults

An attacker seized control of Term Finance vaults via governance voting, draining $8.5M in ETH and USDC. The protocol has frozen the affected product and is working on recovery.

Stocks4d ago

India drives 70% of Asia Pacific office leasing in H1 2026

India accounted for over 70% of Asia Pacific office leasing in H1 2026, with Grade A absorption and GCC expansion driving demand. Colliers sees rental growth ahead.