Regulation & Compliance: Maharashtra’s FDA issued stop-work orders to two blood banks (Sir JJ Mahanagar Blood Bank and Maya Blood Center) after joint inspections with CDSCO found serious Drugs and Cosmetics Act violations. Central Banking & Liquidity: Russia’s central bank said no extra steps are needed despite higher cash withdrawals, citing sufficient liquidity support for banks as cash outside the system rises. Banking & Remittances: Morocco is stepping up talks with EU countries to protect Moroccan banks’ EU operations and keep diaspora remittances flowing amid new EU oversight rules. Consumer Finance & Fraud Risk: Cambodia’s crackdown on online scams is exposing weak SIM registration and banking verification checks, with cases involving identity misuse and fraud networks. Policy & Savings: UK plans to tax cash interest inside Stocks and Shares ISAs at 22% are drawing backlash from banks and consumer groups, who call it a “stealth tax.” Crypto & Market Stress: Bitcoin slipped below $59,000 after May PCE inflation pressure, while Binance told EU users it will suspend services after failing to secure a MiCA license by July 1. Aviation Safety: UK aviation authorities warned passengers not to pack power banks in hold luggage due to lithium battery fire risk. Corporate Banking News: Equity Group Holdings’ shareholders approved a record KShs 21.7bn dividend and backed new insurance subsidiaries in Kenya and the DRC.