MARKET MANIPULATION

Virtual influencers like Lil' Miquela and Mia Zelu are reshaping social media, captivating millions with their AI-generated personas. These digital entities secure lucrative brand deals and spark intense emotional connections, blurring the lines bet...

In the age of AI, creativity faces a pivotal moment, balancing the efficiency of algorithms with the irreplaceable value of human intuition. Brands must prioritize earning cultural trust by connecting with audiences on a deeper level, honoring their...

August jobs report marks the fourth consecutive month of cooling labor growth, strengthening the case for a rate cut at the Fed’s September 16–17 meeting. Chair Jerome Powell has already signaled that policymakers are monitoring the slowdown closely.

The US added 22,000 jobs in August, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. That figure showed a sharp decrease from 79,000 jobs added in the previous month. The unemployment rate ticked up to 4.3%, but it remained at a historica...

India's markets regulator launched a formal investigation into Jane Street's trading practices even though its surveillance department had recommended otherwise, due to continued complaints from market participants, two sources with direct knowledge...

Jane Street posted Q2 2025 profits of $6.9 billion on revenues of $10.1 billion, fueled by Trump’s tariff-driven market volatility, outpacing major US banks.

Jane Street has appealed to the Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) against Sebi, alleging denial of crucial documents used to indict it for derivatives market manipulation. The firm claims Sebi withheld correspondence clearing them earlier, violati...

Jane Street has appealed against the Securities and Exchange Board of India's (SEBI) order regarding market manipulation. The US firm claims it was denied access to crucial documents. Jane Street also argues that SEBI's surveillance department previ...

Jane Street is challenging SEBI in court, alleging the regulator withheld crucial documents related to market manipulation accusations. This follows SEBI's earlier ban on Jane Street for allegedly profiting from derivatives trading, a ban temporaril...

Sebi is tightening intraday position limits in equity index derivatives starting October 1, aiming to curb volatility and potential market manipulation, especially on expiry days. The new framework sets a ₹5,000 crore intraday net futures-equivalent...

The Centre told the Delhi High Court it will soon notify The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025, and constitute a regulatory authority. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta said the government supports online gaming but flagged risks of m...

India's National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX) has raised $87.99 million from global trading firms and domestic brokers as it plans to launch equity offerings within the next twelve months, its chief executive said.

Indian Broadcasting and Digital Foundation (IBDF) and News Broadcasters and Digital Association (NBDA), while supporting reforms to strengthen the rating framework, want the ministry to establish clear conflict-of-interest protocols to safeguard obj...

Happy Tuesday! BigBasket CEO Hari Menon is expected to take a step back as part of a leadership transition. This and more in today's ETtech Morning Dispatch.

Rumors claiming Donald Trump is dead spread rapidly online this weekend, flooding X and TikTok with speculation. The viral trend left millions confused, but no credible evidence backs the claims. Here’s how the rumor started, why it spread so quickl...

A CBI court in Delhi accepted a closure report in the NSE co-location scam case. The CBI had filed a case against Chitra Ramkrishna, Ravi Narain, Sanjay Pandey, and some brokerage houses. The agency cited insufficient evidence of criminal intent. It...

Elon Musk's xAI and X have launched an antitrust lawsuit against Apple and OpenAI, alleging an illegal partnership to dominate AI and smartphone markets. The suit claims their exclusive deal makes ChatGPT the sole AI chatbot on iPhones, blocking riv...

SEBI's proposal to reduce the minimum IPO offer size raises concerns about market integrity and potential manipulation. The move, intended to attract large companies and prevent overseas listings, could lead to artificially amplified valuations and ...

Sebi has de-frozen Sanjiv Bhasin’s trading and demat accounts after he deposited Rs 1 crore, complying with SAT’s directive. The former IIFL director remains under investigation for alleged stock manipulation involving profit-making trades before me...