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Source: Bitcoinist In a striking set of comments posted on X, angel investor Jason McCabe Calacanis—best known for backing over 300 startups including Uber and Robinhood—characterized XRP as “a centrally controlled security,” igniting a swift and pointed response from the cryptocurrency’s community of supporters. Calacanis, who is also the founder and CEO of LAUNCH (encompassing…
Source: Live Mint HSBC Bank has joined the party very late in comparison with HDFC, Axis and American Express Bank. Now, they’re trying to get a suite of the best credit cards. HSBC Bank has recently launched HSBC India TravelOne Credit Card, making it a travel-focused card. So, let’s discuss more about this card. Eligibility…
Source: Coin Tegraph Libra token founder Hayden Davis claims memecoin critics are just upset they missed insider deals, defending the controversial practice in a Coffeezilla interview. Read Full Article
Source: Venture Beat The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) today announced a partnership with Tencent, making Tencent E-sports its strategic partner in China. Read Full Article
Source: Bitcoinist Dan Morehead, the founder of Pantera Capital, is the focus of US tax officials. The Senate Finance Committee is probing whether the cryptocurrency pioneer improperly claimed tax exemptions on a staggering $850 million in profits after relocating to Puerto Rico. This investigation shows that the government is paying a lot more attention to…
Source: Live Mint Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has asked the insurance companies to increase the free look period to one year, compared to its current level of one month, according to a CNBC-TV18 report on Monday, February 17. According to the report, Nirmala Sitharaman also said that the committee has finished the internal consultation…
Source: Coin Tegraph Italy’s Banca d’Italia and Consob are in talks with crypto firms to ensure compliance, as regulatory gaps widen between the EU and US. Read Full Article
Source: Live Mint Hindalco Industries Ltd managed to sail through in the December quarter (Q3FY25). While its India business did well, the company’s US subsidiary Novelis remained under pressure, thanks to significantly higher aluminium scrap prices and an adverse product mix, which led to an 18% year-on-year drop in Ebitda. Note that about two-thirds of…
Source: Live Mint Mr Altman’s prediction taps into an established school of thought. As large language models first gained popularity in the early 2020s, economists and bosses were hopeful that they, and other AI tools, would level the playing field, with lower-skilled workers benefiting most. Software capable of handling tasks such as protein-folding and poetry-writing…
Source: Live Mint Whether an individual has a medical emergency or wants to enjoy a leisurely family vacation, a personal loan can provide the required funding. While applying for a personal loan, you don’t need to tell the financial institution about the end use of the money. Also, with the increasing digitisation adoption, these days,…
