Digital Finance Security: Maya says cybersecurity is moving from back-office to customer-facing controls, including in-app card freeze/unfreeze, biometrics, fraud monitoring, and dynamic CVVs, as regulators and law enforcement coordinate with the platform. Food Safety Crackdown (India): FSSAI suspended Delhi retailer Marche Retail’s licence for 30 days and ordered SDP Industries to stop selling ghee after hygiene, training, and record-keeping failures—and lab tests flagged non-compliant ghee variants. Marijuana Drink Recall (US): Michigan’s Cannabis Regulatory Agency reports Kalamazoo-area recall of Season 3, LLC’s Nuggz Nectar drinks over possible THC potency limit issues and uneven THC levels. Protein Beverage Launch: C4 debuted caffeine-free Sparkling Protein drinks with 20g protein, zero sugar, and added vitamins/minerals in three flavors, with Cherry Vanilla exclusive to Walmart. Trade Shock for Consumers (Canada/US): With 50% US tariffs on Canadian goods now in force, Canadian businesses are bracing for higher costs and supply changes, including last-minute US shipments before the deadline. AI Hardware Pricing: Bloomberg reports Nvidia customers are being warned of AI-server price hikes above 15%, tied to soaring memory costs. Energy Policy (Egypt): Egypt’s central bank introduced a three-year business plan requirement for banks seeking approval to join the digital financial identity system. New Car Strategy (China): IM Motors unveiled its NEXT·2028 plan, built on SAIC’s NEO EV architecture and a by-wire chassis, with the IM LS6 set to debut in September.