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Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Katana Mainnet Goes Live as Pre-Deposits Hit $232M
Self described 'DeFi-first' layer-2 blockchain Katana has launched its mainnet after receiving $232 million in pre-deposits. Deposits flooded in after Katana was revealed to the public less than a month ago. DefiLlama data shows that deposited jumped from $75M to $2320M between June 1 and June 30. Depositors will receive randomized reward NFTs called Krates, as well as a share of 70 million KAT tokens, Katana's native token. Upon launch, yield farmers will be able earn more KAT by staking on platforms like Morpho and Sushi. The blockchain aims to solve one of DeFi's largest problems: Liquidity. A lack of liquidity can lead to a multitude of issues including slippage, inefficient pricing and unsustainable yields. Some of the mechanisms Katana will use to solve that the issues is VaultBridge, which is a product that enables yield generation on deposited assets on Ethereum, as well as chain-owned liquidity (CoL), which allows Katana to retain 100% of net sequencer fees and convert them into liquidity reserves. "Katana represents the endgame for how blockchains create value in DeFi," Marc Boiron, co-contributor of Katana said in a press release. The launch coincides with yield farming incentives including token rewards for liquidity providers on Morpho and Sushi. Despite being based on Ethereum, Katana is blockchain agnostic so users can generate a yield on blockchains like Solana through Katana's collaboration with Jito, a liquid staking protocol. UPDATE (June 30, 2025, 17:46 UTC): Updates to reflect new numbers in pre-deposits. Sign in to access your portfolio
The Wire
01-07-2025
- Business
- The Wire
MSI announces the availability of RTX 5050, 5060 and 5070 series of laptops in India
MUMBAI, India, July 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- MSI, the innovative computing manufacturer in gaming, creator and business laptops has announced the availability of its highly anticipated new lineup, featuring NVIDIA GeForce RTX™ 5050, 5060 and 5070 Laptop GPU. Available for purchase at leading retail stores, MSI authorized stores, and e-commerce platforms, these cutting-edge laptops start at INR 99,990/- MSI's latest models redefine both power and efficiency, striking an optimal balance for gamers and creators alike. The Crosshair series comes back with a stunning 18-inch display, setting a fresh benchmark in its category. The Katana series receives a calm redesign, showcasing a refreshed dragon logo, while the Cyborg series advances the Cyborg-inspired aesthetic, embracing a futuristic look infused with cutting-edge innovation. Commenting on this exciting announcement, Mr. John Hung, NB General Manager, MSI India, said, "Our new RTX 50 series lineup marks a bold step forward in design and performance. Whether it's the immersive 17-inch Crosshair, the refined aesthetics of the Katana or the futuristic edge of the Cyborg, each model is built to meet the growing demands of India's dynamic gaming and creator community. As AI and graphics technology evolve, MSI continues to deliver innovation that empowers users to push limits and play bigger." MSI Crosshair Series Staring with the Crosshair series, powered by up to an Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor 275HX or AMD Ryzen™ 9 8945HX processor, alongside the NVIDIA GeForce RTX™ 5060 Laptop GPU, the Crosshair series undergoes a major evolution. Adding a unique touch, the touchpad integrates the letters "C" and "H" from Crosshair, creating a distinctive emblem that reinforces the series' identity. The Crosshair series comes with 16 & 17-inch, inheriting the futuristic spacecraft designed. With MSI OverBoost Technology, the Crosshair series is able to reach peak combined performance with a total power output of 170W, setting a higher standard in its class. Crosshair series featured with RTX5060 Laptop GPU is currently available in India starting at INR 1,34,990/- MSI Katana S eries The Katana series equipped with up to an Intel® Core™ i9-14900HX processor or AMD Ryzen 9 270 processor and paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX™ 5060 Laptop GPU, coming with 15 & 17-inch. The Katana series resurfaces with an intricately textured logo design. With a sophisticated redesign in Midnight Gray, the new Top-side now features enhanced anti-fingerprint protection—giving the Katana Series a striking new look that matches its upgraded performance. Additionally, the new [1]Katana series is able to reach a full performance with a total output of 115W, leveling up to a new standard. Katana series featured with RTX5050 Laptop GPU is currently available at 1,02,990/- MSI Cyborg Series Equipped with up to an Intel® Core™ 7 processor 240H or AMD Ryzen 7 260 processor and paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX™ 5060 Laptop GPU, the Cyborg series introduces a bold industrial redesign in 15 & 17-inch. With a more audacious design, the new Cyborg series enhances a translucent design on edges, exoskeletal curves on surface and symbolic Cyborg Heart Logos on lid and surface. Seamlessly blending cybernetic precision with organic innovation, these laptops redefine both performance and aesthetics within the Cyberpunk universe. Cyborg series featured with RTX5050 Laptop GPU is currently available at INR 99,990/- Model Key Specifications Promotion Price Crosshair 17 HX AI D2XWGKG Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 275HX/ NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5070 Laptop GPU, GDDR7 8GB/ DDR5 16GB*2 or DDR5 8GB*2 (1TB NVMe PCIe SSD Gen4x4 w/o DRAM) INR 2,09,990/INR 1,99,990/- Crosshair 17 HX AI D2XWGKG Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 255HX/ NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5070 Laptop GPU, GDDR7 8GB/ DDR5 8GB*2 (1TB NVMe PCIe SSD Gen4x4 w/o DRAM) INR 1,89,990/- Crosshair 17 HX AI D2XWGKG Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 275HX/ NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5060 Laptop GPU, GDDR7 8GB/ DDR5 8GB*2 (1TB NVMe PCIe SSD Gen4x4 w/o DRAM) INR 1,89,990/- Crosshair 17 HX AI D2XWGKG Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 275HX/ NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5060 Laptop GPU, GDDR7 8GB/ DDR5 8GB*2 (1TB NVMe PCIe SSD Gen4x4 w/o DRAM) INR 1,64,990/- Crosshair 16 HX AI D2XWFKG Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 255HX/ NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5060 Laptop GPU, GDDR7 8GB/ DDR5 8GB*2 (1TB NVMe PCIe SSD Gen4x4 w/o DRAM) INR 1,59,990/- Katana 17 HX B14WGK Intel® Core™ i9-14900HX Processor/ NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5070 Laptop GPU, GDDR7 8GB/ DDR5 8GB*2 (1TB NVMe PCIe SSD Gen4x4 w/o DRAM) INR 1,77,990/- Crosshair A17 HX D8WGKG AMD Ryzen™ 7 8840HX Processor/ NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5070 Laptop GPU, GDDR7 8GB/ DDR5 8GB*2 (1TB NVMe PCIe SSD Gen4x4 w/o DRAM) INR 1,79,990/- Crosshair A17 HX D8WGKG AMD Ryzen™ 9 7945HX Processor/ NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5070 Laptop GPU, GDDR7 8GB/ DDR5 8GB*2 (1TB NVMe PCIe SSD Gen4x4 w/o DRAM) INR 1,74,990/- or INR 1,59,990/- Katana 15 HX B14WGK Intel® Core™ i7-14650HX Processor/ NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5070 Laptop GPU, GDDR7 8GB/ DDR5 8GB*2 (1TB NVMe PCIe SSD Gen4x4 w/o DRAM) INR 1,59,990/- Katana 15 HX B14WFK Intel® Core™ i9-14900HX Processor/ NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5060 Laptop GPU, GDDR7 8GB/ DDR5 8GB*2 (1TB NVMe PCIe SSD Gen4x4 w/o DRAM) INR 1,42,990/- Crosshair A16 HX D8WFKG AMD Ryzen™ 9 8940HX Processor/ NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5060 Laptop GPU, GDDR7 8GB/ DDR5 8GB*2 (1TB NVMe PCIe SSD Gen4x4 w/o DRAM) INR 1,42,990/- Katana 15 HX B14WFK Intel® Core™ i7-14650HX Processor/ NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5060 Laptop GPU, GDDR7 8GB/ DDR5 8GB*2 (1TB NVMe PCIe SSD Gen4x4 w/o DRAM) INR 1,34,990/- Crosshair A16 HX D8WFKG AMD Ryzen™ 9 7945HX Processor/ NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5060 Laptop GPU, GDDR7 8GB/ DDR5 8GB*2 (1TB NVMe PCIe SSD Gen4x4 w/o DRAM) INR 1,34,990/- Katana 15 HX B14WEK Intel® Core™ i9-14900HX Processor/ NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5050 Laptop GPU, GDDR7 8GB/ DDR5 8GB*2 (1TB NVMe PCIe SSD Gen4x4 w/o DRAM) INR 1,27,990/- Katana 15 HX B14WEK Intel® Core™ i7-14650HX Processor/ NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5050 Laptop GPU, GDDR7 8GB/ DDR5 8GB*2 (512GB NVMe PCIe SSD Gen4x4 w/o DRAM) INR 1,14,990/- or INR 1,09,990/- Katana 15 HX B14WEK Intel® Core™ i5-14450HX Processor/ NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5050 Laptop GPU, GDDR7 8GB/ DDR5 8GB*2 (512GB NVMe PCIe SSD Gen4x4 w/o DRAM) INR 1,02,990/- Cyborg 15 B2RWFKG Intel® Core™ 7 240H/ NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5060 Laptop GPU, GDDR7 8GB/ DDR5 8GB*2 (1TB NVMe PCIe SSD Gen4x4 w/o DRAM) INR 1,22,990/- Cyborg 15 B2RWEKG Intel® Core™ 7 240H/ NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5050 Laptop GPU, GDDR7 8GB/ DDR5 8GB*2 (1TB NVMe PCIe SSD Gen4x4 w/o DRAM) INR 1,12,990/- Cyborg 15 B2RWEKG Intel® Core™ 5 210H/ NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5050 Laptop GPU, GDDR7 8GB/ DDR5 8GB*2 (512GB NVMe PCIe SSD Gen4x4 w/o DRAM) INR 99,990/- Vector A18 HX A9WHG AMD Ryzen™ 9 9955HX Processor/ NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5070 Ti Laptop GPU, GDDR7 12GB/ DDR5 16GB*2 (2TB NVMe PCIe SSD Gen4x4 w/o DRAM) INR 2,69,990/- Crosshair A16 HX D8WFKG AMD Ryzen™ 9 8940HX Processor/ NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5060 Laptop GPU, GDDR7 8GB/ DDR5 8GB*2 (1TB NVMe PCIe SSD Gen4x4 w/o DRAM) INR 1,59,990/- Crosshair A16 HX D8WFKG AMD Ryzen™ 7 8840HX Processor/ NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5060 Laptop GPU, GDDR7 8GB/ DDR5 8GB*2 (1TB NVMe PCIe SSD Gen4x4 w/o DRAM) INR 1,49,990/- MSI's mission is to perfect the balance between technology and aesthetics. With the power of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX™ 50 Series Laptop GPU, MSI laptops deliver both exceptional performance and efficiency. Available now at leading retail stores, MSI authorized stores and e-commerce platforms. For more details on specifications, launch offers and availability, please visit: *Pricing may vary based on selected configurations and specifications. For high-res images, please visit: About MSI MSI is a world leader in gaming, content creation and AIoT solutions, dedicated to fostering connections through technology. Bolstered by its cutting-edge R&D capabilities and customer-driven innovation, MSI has a wide-ranging global presence spanning over 120 countries. Its comprehensive lineup of laptops, graphics cards, monitors, motherboards, desktops, peripherals, servers, IPCs, robotic appliances, and vehicle infotainment and telematics systems are globally acclaimed. Committed to advancing user experiences through the finest product quality, intuitive user interface and design aesthetics, MSI is a leading brand that shapes the future of technology, bringing families and communities closer together. For more product information, please go to MSI Gaming: MSI Facebook: MSI Instagram: All rights of the technical, pictures, text and other content published in this press release are reserved. Contents are subject to changes without prior notice. (Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with PRNewswire and PTI takes no editorial responsibility for the same.).
Forbes
30-06-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Katana's $240 Million Launch Bets On The Future Of Verticalized DeFi
Vintage illustration of a congregation worshipping 'The Almighty Dollar' in a crowded cathedral; ... More lithograph, 1907. (Photo) Katana just launched its mainnet with over $240 million in what the team calls 'productive TVL,' meaning capital that is actively deployed into lending and trading strategies rather than sitting idle. But Katana is not trying to be another general purpose blockchain. Incubated by Polygon Labs and GSR, it is a vertically integrated DeFi chain built to concentrate liquidity, generate real yield, and route value back to users. It offers a capital-efficient alternative to the fragmented sprawl of today's Layer 2 ecosystems. Rather than supporting a wide range of applications with competing incentives, Katana takes an opinionated approach. It launches with a curated stack of core protocols: Morpho for lending, Sushi for trading, and Vertex for perps. Each is designed to work in concert. Bridged assets are immediately deployed into yield-generating strategies on Ethereum through a system called VaultBridge. Sequencer fees are recycled into liquidity pools. Stablecoin yields from off-chain assets are routed back into the ecosystem. Every piece is built to amplify the same goal: deeper liquidity and sustainable yield. The result is a blockchain that functions more like a coordinated financial venue than an open playground. By concentrating activity around a few high-performing protocols and aligning incentives at the chain level, Katana avoids the liquidity fragmentation that has plagued DeFi for years. Instead of competing apps splitting users and capital, Katana funnels value through a shared infrastructure designed to maximize output per dollar. That approach is already showing traction. Ahead of launch, Katana attracted hundreds of millions in assets that are not just bridged, but actively earning yield. The team emphasizes that this reflects real economic activity, not deposits chasing short-term incentives. It is a signal that users are putting capital to work, not just parking it. Katana is also positioning itself to solve the structural liquidity challenges that have long limited institutional participation in DeFi. 'Institutions want to participate directly in crypto onchain, but the current state of fragmented liquidity across chains and platforms makes it nearly impossible for them to operate at the scale they require,' said Marc Boiron, CEO of Polygon Labs and co-contributor to Katana. 'By concentrating liquidity across chains and protocols into fewer, more accessible pools, we can support high-volume, capital-efficient transactions. This is essential not just for enabling institutional involvement, but for unlocking the next phase of growth in decentralized finance.' Institutional appeal is also central to Katana's strategy. With backing from GSR and infrastructure built to meet compliance and performance expectations, the chain is positioning itself as a credible venue for serious capital. Features like real-time rewards, transparent APY breakdowns, and sequencer fee recycling are designed to meet the demands of firms that need more than narratives, but rather need yield, efficiency, and accountability. At the core of this system is VaultBridge, a mechanism that deploys bridged assets like ETH, USDC, and wBTC into yield-generating strategies on Ethereum. Instead of waiting for DeFi activity to happen on Katana itself, the chain immediately puts capital to work on established protocols like Morpho, then routes the earned yield back to users. This allows Katana to offer competitive returns from day one, without relying solely on token emissions to attract liquidity. Alongside VaultBridge, Katana introduces chain-owned liquidity, a system that redirects sequencer fees back into the network. Rather than distributing fees to validators or external stakeholders, Katana uses them to deepen liquidity in its core protocols. This creates a self-reinforcing loop: as activity on the chain increases, so does the pool of capital available to users, which in turn improves trading execution, reduces slippage, and boosts overall yield. Katana also integrates AUSD, a stablecoin issued by Agora that captures off-chain yield from U.S. Treasuries and repo markets. That yield is then recycled into Katana's DeFi ecosystem, further enhancing returns for users. By layering multiple revenue streams such as on-chain lending, sequencer fees, and real-world asset yield, Katana aims to offer sustainable, baseline yield that does not depend on aggressive incentives or speculative activity. This design reflects a broader shift in how DeFi infrastructure is being built. Rather than chasing composability across countless apps, Katana prioritizes integration and coordination. Its curated set of protocols is meant to work together, not compete. That approach may limit surface-level diversity, but it significantly increases capital efficiency and user experience. By focusing on liquidity depth and aligned incentives, Katana is aiming to build a DeFi environment that is optimized from the base layer up. It is also what sets Katana apart from other vertical DeFi experiments like Blast and Berachain. Where Blast focused on rebasing assets and Berachain introduced a tri-token governance model, Katana's approach is centered on turning every layer of infrastructure into a yield engine. As Jin explored in his article 'Katana: The Biggest Bet in DeFi?', this is perhaps the clearest articulation of DeFi verticalization to date. Bridged assets earn yield before they even reach the chain. Sequencer fees fund liquidity. Governance bribes and emissions are directed through a vote-locked token model. The result is a system where capital does not just sit; it compounds. That compounding is tied directly to Katana's native token, KAT. Users who lock KAT into its vote-escrowed form, vKAT, gain the ability to direct emissions, earn a share of protocol fees, and receive incentives from protocols competing for liquidity. The more activity on the chain, the more value flows to vKAT holders. The token design reflects Katana's broader thesis: that the chain itself should function as a yield aggregator. Instead of relying on hype or narrative to support its token, Katana aims to tie KAT directly to the economic output of the ecosystem. As more protocols launch, more users participate, and more assets are deployed, the value generated flows back to those who are actively securing and governing the network. That alignment between users, protocols, and the chain itself is part of what makes Katana's model appealing to institutions. According to GSR President Jakob Palmstierna, firms are no longer interested in speculative experiments. 'Fortune 500 firms demand the strongest proof of value possible,' he said. 'The true measure of blockchain utility isn't the number of financial dApps, but whether the infrastructure delivers economic value at scale.' By combining transparent yield sources, sustainable incentives, and a clear link between usage and revenue, Katana is aiming to meet that standard. According to a recent report by Blockworks, Katana is built using Polygon's CDK framework and the OP Stack, with finality provided by Succinct's SP1 zk prover. This technical foundation allows the chain to offer one-second block times, high throughput, and fast bridging between Ethereum and other AggLayer-connected chains. AggLayer is Polygon's new interoperability layer for connecting rollups, offering a unified user experience across chains. With a clear path toward meeting L2Beat's Stage 1 decentralization benchmarks, Katana is positioning itself as both performant and credibly neutral, two key requirements for larger players entering the space. Still, Katana's success will depend on more than infrastructure. Like any new chain, it faces the challenge of attracting sticky liquidity and sustained user activity. While early incentives and partner integrations have helped drive momentum, the long-term test will be whether the ecosystem can continue delivering competitive yields without overrelying on emissions. If the real yield strategy works as intended, Katana could offer a blueprint for how chains generate value, not just through usage but through coordinated economic output. Katana is not promising to reinvent DeFi from scratch. It is offering something more pragmatic and, potentially, more powerful: a chain that treats yield, liquidity, and alignment as first principles. By concentrating value creation instead of scattering it, Katana is betting that the future of onchain finance will reward depth over breadth. It is not trying to be a general purpose blockchain. It is trying to be a financial institution built on crypto rails.
Daily Mirror
27-06-2025
- Daily Mirror
Samurai sword killer's spiritual quest that ended in rampage that killed boy, 14
Marcus Monzo's thirst for enlightenment took him to India and the Amazon jungle but ended in a rampage that killed Daniel Anjorin after his mind was warped by powerful psychedelic drugs The man behind the Hainault sword attack that killed a 14-year-old schoolboy was today sentenced to life in prison witha minimum of 40 years, but prior to his bloody rampage he had been on a spiritual quest. Marcus Monzo could barely contain his excitement as he filmed himself trying out his new Katana sword. His small ginger cat, named Wizard, sat at his feet as his owner described the two-foot blade as "frigging sexy". Less than a month later Wizard would become Monzo's first victim after the drug-crazed swordsman came to believe the cat was about to cause Armageddon. He strangled, skinned and deboned his pet with the intention of cooking and eating the animal. But instead he went on a blood-soaked rampage, killing 14–year-old Daniel Anjorin and attempting to murder three others in Hainault, north east London, on April 30, 2024. Over the previous decade Monzo had been on a spiritual quest that took him to India and deep into the Amazon jungle. But instead of reaching enlightenment, he had become increasingly isolated as his drug-taking fuelled a growing obsession with conspiracy theories and swords. Marcus Arduini Monzo was born on April 11, 1988, in a small village in the municipality of Astorga in southern Brazil. His mother owned a clothing business and he would ride horses in the countryside. Monzo studied business administration at university before the family moved to New Hampshire in the US. In 2013, he relocated to London and found work in a pub. Monzo began learning Brazilian jiu-jitsu and joined a gym in east London where he became a blue belt. His brother, Eduardo, told his Old Bailey trial: "He was a healthy, popular guy, he had no problems." But Monzo had also started smoking cannabis, which eventually became a £100-a-day addiction. He also experimented with LSD, magic mushrooms and large quantities of ayahuasca, a powerful hallucinogen taken by tribes in the Amazon. Eduardo said he became a "completely different person" after meeting an online yoga guru in 2017 and spending time in an Indian ashram, a community where members devote themselves to spiritual practices. Eduardo said: "Marcus's behaviour started to change. He didn't want to be contacted by me any more." Four years ago Monzo took large amounts of ayahuasca in northern Brazil while staying with indigenous Amazonian tribes. "He said the drink was good for him and connects you to the spiritual world,' Eduardo said. "I believe he was drinking it quite a lot." Monzo's online postings in the year before the rampage had shown a fascination with violence, far-right extremism, misogyny and incel ideology. An incel, which stands for involuntary celibate, is a member of an online community of men who consider themselves unable to attract women and have hostile views towards them. He was also interested in toxic influencer Andrew Tate and liked posts on X (Twitter) which praised Nazi leader Adolf Hitler. At his Old Bailey trial, Monzo had told jurors he believed the world was flat and that the 9/11 terrorist attack in New York was "probably" a conspiracy theory. This flat earth belief was also reflected in various montages and memes on X. One post stated: "How did I become a flat earther? I tried debunking it.." Monzo responded to a news report on the flat earther epidemic by claiming on social media that this was a positive as it would spark curiosity over the issue. In a reference to another conspiracy, Monzo posted: "I live in London. Here everybody will agree that the city is GREY. And the reason is BECAUSE they spray the sky ALL DAY, EVERY DAY". The chemtrail conspiracy theory asserts that governments or other malicious actors are engaged in a secret programme to disseminate toxic chemicals into the atmosphere. Over the period of a year, Monzo's X account also reflected an interest in an Indian yogi guru and soil improvement campaigns as well as controversial public figures such as Elon Musk, David Icke and Tate. Among the various conspiracy theories Monzo liked or interacted with were claims of CIA brainwashing, that the Titanic disaster was no accident, and the supposed existence of giants and "ancient AI". He also shared anti-vaccination misinformation including a video claiming close proximity to those who received the Covid-19 jab would result in illness. Monzo's social media accounts also underlined his fascination with traditional Japanese samurai and katana swords. On TikTok, his FreeKingMark profile described him as a mystic, musician, martial artist, jedi and a ninja. On Pinterest, the FreeKingMark account had saved dozens of images featuring figures with samurai swords and other weapons. Less than two weeks before the attack, Monzo uploaded a video of himself to an Instagram account called 'FreeKingMark' repeatedly punching a bag in the gym. Another photo, posted on January 25 last year, showed him smiling with two thumbs up and a number of medals from a Brazilian jiu-jitsu competition around his neck. Monzo's boxing coach, who asked not to be named, said that he was a recluse who struggled to fit in. On the former delivery driver, he said: "He was a bit different, but he was a nice guy. As far as I know, he did not have any friends." On Wednesday, Monzo was found guilty by a jury at the Old Bailey of Daniel's murder, three charges of attempted murder, aggravated burglary and possession of a bladed article relating to a kitchen knife. He was cleared of one count of attempted murder but found guilty of the lesser offence of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. Monzo, who showed no emotion as the verdicts were read out, previously admitted having the samurai sword used to kill Daniel and a katana sword found in his van. Monzo had denied Daniel's murder, and the attempted murders of Donato Iwule, Sindy Arias, Henry De Los Rios Polania and Pc Yasmin Margaret Mechem-Whitfield, as well as wounding Inspector Moloy Campbell with intent. He also denied aggravated burglary and possession of a bladed article relating to a kitchen knife. Monzo previously admitted two counts of having an offensive weapon, namely two swords. Today, Mr Justice Bennathan sentenced Monzo to life in prison, with a minimum term of 38 years and 309 days. Sentencing, Mr Justice Bennathan said: "Over 20 minutes - members of the public were attacked, police officers were gravely injured, a couple were terrified in their own home and a clever, talented young boy was killed. "You, Marcus, did all of that. Daniel was a clever boy, he was gifted musically and played a variety of sports well. His loss is devastating to his parents, his brother and sister and his grandparents. I am very conscious no sentence I can pass can even begin to temper Daniel's family's grief." He added that his sentence was mitigated by his "previous good character" but that it was limited by his use of "unlawful drugs over the years".
Time of India
26-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
MSI's new RTX 5050, 5060, and 5070-powered laptops are now up for grabs in India
Crosshair Series Katana Series Cyborg Series MSI has introduced its new lineup of laptops in India, featuring the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050, 5060, and 5070 Laptop GPUs. The models are now available across MSI-authorized stores, leading retail outlets, and e-commerce platforms, with prices starting at ₹99, refreshed lineup spans across MSI's Crosshair, Katana, and Cyborg series, each catering to different user needs from gamers to content creators. The new laptops aim to strike a balance between performance and efficiency, with updates to both hardware and Crosshair lineup sees a significant upgrade this year, featuring options with up to an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX or AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX, paired with an RTX 5060 GPU. Available in 16- and 17-inch variants, the laptops continue the futuristic design language with new details, including a custom touchpad design and support for MSI's OverBoost Technology, delivering up to 170W total power output. The Crosshair series starts at ₹1,34, Katana series gets a design refresh, introducing a new Midnight Gray chassis with anti-fingerprint coating and a redesigned dragon logo. It can be configured with up to an Intel Core i9-14900HX or AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX, alongside the RTX 5050 or 5060 GPU. The 15- and 17-inch variants now support up to 115W power output. Pricing for the Katana series with the RTX 5050 starts at ₹1,02, Cyborg line embraces a more industrial, cyberpunk-inspired design. With translucent edges, angular contours, and stylized logos, the updated series is available in 15- and 17-inch sizes. It can be configured with up to an Intel Core 7 240H or AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS, and features the RTX 5050 or 5060 GPU. The Cyborg series starts at ₹99,990.
