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BitGo Q2 Loss Narrows to $19M on 79.6% Revenue Jump

BitGo's Q2 net loss narrowed to $19M as revenue surged 79.6% to $4.33B, but Digital Asset Sales margin halved. Management targets Q3 breakeven.

Crypto14d ago

MUFG Tests JGB Repo on Blockchain in Japan Push

MUFG tests JGB repo settlement on blockchain via Canton Network. Japan's ¥250 trillion repo market could shift as a working group report due October.

Stocks14d ago

Mama Parmanand: The Forgotten Architect of Indian Liberalism

Rahul Sagar's new book unearths the letters of Mama Parmanand, a forgotten liberal who proposed co-adjudicators, strict public-private finance, and a 'permanent aristocracy of intellect'.

Stocks14d ago

Alphabet's $205B Capex Hike Backed by $514B Cloud Backlog

Alphabet boosted capex to $205B for AI infrastructure. Its $514B cloud backlog shows demand is already contracted. Analysts said the investment is paying off.

Stocks14d ago

TRAI's 80% Rule on 5G Slicing Risks Hurting Enterprise Revenue

Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel face a revenue cap on 5G enterprise slicing under TRAI's proposed 80% PRB threshold. Critics say the utilization metric misses user experience.

Stocks14d ago

RBI must push for full deposit cover and tighter UCB rules

Borrowers need full loan pricing transparency. The RBI must enforce fair interest rate rules and consider well-performing UCBs for SFB conversion. Deposit insurance must rise above ₹5 lakh.

Stocks14d ago

FIR sought against Sonia Gandhi over 'Vande Mataram' video at Congress HQ

BJP leaders filed complaints in Delhi and Karnataka after videos showed Sonia Gandhi and other Congress leaders speaking during the rendition of Vande Mataram at the party HQ on Independence Day.

Stocks14d ago

Changing pubs into offices or homes to be made harder under new rules

Pubs in England get stronger planning protections under NPPF update starting Monday. Developers must prove no viable pub use before converting. Hospitality groups say tax costs remain the real threat. Almost two pubs closing daily in 2026.

Crypto14d ago

Why Tokenized Assets Borrow at a Discount to Face Value

Tokenized real-world assets borrow below face value due to securitization mechanics, risk policy, and thin liquidity. Centrifuge and MakerDAO structures enforce junior buffers and LTV caps that keep advance rates well under 100%.

Stocks14d ago

TikTok's 'Pheromone Maxxing' Trend Skips Showers, Science Says No

TikTok's 'pheromone maxxing' trend skips showers, deodorant, and hygiene before dates. Scientists say there is no evidence humans secrete or detect pheromones.

Stocks14d ago

MP's Ladli Behna Yojana August payment delayed; ₹1,750 expected for Raksha Bandhan

MP's Ladli Behna Yojana August payment delayed past the usual 15th deadline. State may release ₹1,750 per beneficiary ahead of Raksha Bandhan on Aug 28, though officials have not confirmed the bonus.

Stocks14d ago

How to use NL-47 disclosures to pick the best health plan

Schedule NL-47 provides product-level claim settlement ratios, complaint rates, and renewal data. Compare policies by ICR, grievance rates, and long-term renewal trends before buying.