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TTM agrees to buy Ophir Optics for $650 million
TTM signed a definitive agreement to acquire Israel- and Romania-based Ophir Optics from MKS for about $650 million. Closing is expected in Q2 2027, subject to approvals.
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Week in review: Israeli AI security capital, a US manufacturing deal and a Morocco milestone
A verified 3–9 October review of Rein Security’s Series A, PCB Technologies’ conditional Gorilla deal, Phantom GI funding, the Marrakech pavilion and Bitcoin ETF outflows.
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Capitolis completes $220 million financing to back its eSecLending deal
Capitolis completed $220 million in equity and debt financing. The funding is closed, while its $200 million eSecLending acquisition still requires approvals.
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CFTC opens the first step toward a US crypto-market rulebook
The CFTC opened public comment on a possible federal framework for retail crypto commodity transactions. This is an early rulemaking notice, not a rule in force.
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SEC proposes a crypto-custody path for advisers and regulated funds
The SEC proposed a tailored custody framework for advisers and regulated funds on 1 October. It is a proposal, not a rule in force.
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UAE eInvoicing update separates provider selection from the launch deadline
The UAE Ministry of Finance restated the 30 October provider deadline and 1 January 2027 implementation date for covered businesses with revenue of AED50 million or more.
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Island raises $400 million as AI agents widen the security brief
Island announced a $400 million Series F at a $6.4 billion valuation, led by Evolution Equity Partners, as it expands governance for people and AI agents.
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Cyera adds $400 million from Goldman Sachs to its Series G
Cyera announced a $400 million Series G extension from Goldman Sachs Alternatives, backing its work on data and AI-agent access controls.
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Pontes launches with central bank money for tokenised settlement
The Eurosystem launched Pontes on 21 September. It supports wholesale tokenised-asset settlement, with additional services planned gradually.
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Bastion receives conditional OCC approval for a national trust bank
The OCC conditionally approved Bastion’s conversion to a national trust bank. The decision specifies no deposit-taking and no FDIC insurance.
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MIND raises $72 million as AI changes the data-loss problem
MIND announced a $72 million Series B led by Crosspoint. The funding puts enterprise data protection around AI workflows in focus.
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CoinEx announces a phased shutdown: trading and withdrawal dates differ
CoinEx has announced a phased wind-down. Trading restrictions and withdrawals have different deadlines, according to its official notice.
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A stablecoin at the checkout: what the UAE’s DDSC pilot actually tests
Network International announced a DDSC payment pilot at two UAE retail locations. The useful questions concern checkout, settlement and future rollout.
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Kiteworks buys Bonfy.AI: the security check moves to the moment of sharing
Kiteworks has acquired Bonfy.AI. The deal focuses on controlling sensitive data when people and AI agents exchange it; the price was not disclosed.
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The March 2024 Moscow-region concert-hall attack: archive context
A corrected archive note anchored to the UN Security Council's 22 March 2024 statement, without evolving casualty totals or unsupported claims about SalamTechs.
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Israel's humanitarian assistance to Ukraine: a corrected archive note
Documented humanitarian assistance is distinguished from unsupported claims about military supply and battlefield results.
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