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Crowded Mexican telecom office scene showing people registering phones with stats on 48 million registered lines before June 30 deadline.

Mexico records surge in registered mobile lines with no extension past June 30

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The Comisión Reguladora de Telecomunicaciones reported that 18 million lines were added to the registry in just 24 days, reaching 48 million registered. The June 30 deadline remains firm with no extension planned even though 112.7 million lines are still pending. Industry experts question the costs and effectiveness of the scheme.

Sebi proposes expanded intraday borrowing for mutual funds

The Securities and Exchange Board of India is considering wider use of intraday borrowing by mutual funds to enhance cash management. The move would extend beyond current limits tied to redemption payouts. It seeks to address timing gaps between outflows and incoming funds.

Epa signals shift of coal ash oversight to states

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The Environmental Protection Agency is moving to transfer oversight of toxic coal ash ponds to state regulators under the Trump administration. The change would expand authority already held by five states and potentially weaken federal protections established in 2015. Critics warn that reduced state funding could leave communities vulnerable to groundwater contamination.

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Executives call for federal rules on sports betting as financial product

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Lawmaker introduces bill to ban ai chatbots in children's toys

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FCC extends updates for banned drones and routers until 2029

Egypt expands central database to combat financial fraud

Egypt's Financial Regulatory Authority and 48 consumer finance companies have expanded a unified database aimed at detecting fraud and curbing cash monetisation. Officials say the move will help reduce losses and build trust in the sector. The effort includes collaboration with other financial federations.