Jul 22, 2025

I recently learned about a critical infrastructure cyber attack attributed to a state sponsor in Southeast Asia, raising concerns in the region about cyber threats targeting critical infrastructure. Singapore disclosed a joint operation with INTERPOL that took down over 1,000 IP addresses linked to cyber malicious activities. This incident highlights the challenges governments face in responding to cyber attacks, with only two-fifths feeling well-prepared to deal with such threats.

In the health and aging realm, a study from Stanford University revealed that humans age in two distinct clumps around the ages of 44 and 60, prompting a writer to explore ways to maintain health and vigor as they age. Private research is becoming increasingly important in the financial industry, with private companies having an advantage over public companies in terms of information disclosure. This shift emphasizes the importance of thorough due diligence and analysis in today’s financial landscape.

There is a trend towards allowing regular investors to buy shares in private companies without those companies disclosing financial information, driven by the concept of tokenization. JPMorgan Chase & Co. is expanding its research coverage to include private companies like OpenAI, aiming to provide structured information to investors. Additionally, Goldman Sachs is launching a program to retain interns by offering an opportunity to transition to its asset management unit, reflecting a broader trend of investment banks moving towards alternative asset management.

Furthermore, companies are using a crypto treasury to buy Bitcoin as a means of creating enduring value for meme-stock companies. Lastly, a recent arbitration ruling favored Hess over Exxon in a dispute over a joint venture stake in Guyana, allowing the completion of a merger between Hess and Chevron. These developments highlight the importance of clear contract language in mergers and acquisitions, while also showcasing the evolving trends in the financial industry.

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