
Stripe has confirmed its acquisition of OpenRouter for $7.5 billion, significantly higher than its previous valuation. This move aims to enhance Stripe's offerings in AI expense management and developer services, amidst a growing interest in AI-driven economic changes.


Cognition's CEO refutes a Bloomberg report claiming SpaceX attempted to acquire the AI coding startup, stating the company is not for sale. This follows SpaceX's recent acquisition of Cursor and highlights its ambitions in the AI sector.

India's merchandise exports grew by 15.9% in the April-June quarter, with ASEAN contributing significantly to this increase. Analysts note that rising crude oil prices also played a role in this growth.