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IPO Boom Defies Market Gloom, But Investor Returns Disappoint

Fundraising rises 20% despite fewer listings, while weak post-listing performance, cooling market activity and shifting investor trends signal caution beneath the surface.

Oracle Layoffs: Tech Giant To Cut Thousands Of Jobs Amid Rising AI Spending? Here’s What We Know

As of May 2025, Oracle had a workforce of around 162,000 employees. The company has declined to comment on the layoffs.

US-Israel-Iran War Updates: Focused On Destroying Iran Missile Capabilities, Says General Dan Caine; Israel, US Launch Fresh Strikes On Iran

US President Trump reports progress in talks with Iran to end military operations but warns of expanding strikes if no deal is reached and Strait of Hormuz remains closed.

Trump’s Big Hint On Iran War: ‘Not Going To Be There Much Longer, Hormuz Will Reopen Automatically’

Trump's remark hinting at the Iran war timeline came hours after he asked the UK and other nations to 'get their own oil' and said that the US will not help them anymore.

Realme 16 5G Price In India, Specs, Features — Here’s What To Expect At April 2 Launch

The Realme 16 5G emphasises a large battery and strong everyday performance, along with a "selfie mirror."

Two Indians Injured After Missile Interception Debris Falls On South Dubai Homes

Dubai Media Office says incident caused minor injuries and property damage; urges reliance on official updates

‘Persimmon of My Love’: Shot In India, Inspired By Bollywood — Russian Film Releases On April 1

Persimmon of My Love' was shot in Mumbai and iconic locations in Rajasthan.

Certainty As Policy: India’s APA And Safe Harbour Programmes Strengthen Tax Predictability

The programme has expanded significantly over the past 14 years.

RBI Extends Export Credit Relief Till June 30 Amid West Asia Crisis

The central bank said that it will continue to monitor the situation closely and intervene in an appropriate manner as and when required.

India Pushes WTO Reform, Resists New Agenda Items At 14th Ministerial Conference

New Delhi pushed for consensus on long-pending agriculture issues, including public stockholding for food security and a special safeguard mechanism, particularly in cotton.

Why Are Strategy Shares Seesawing On Tuesday?

Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) saw its stock price slide before heading back up during Tuesday’s trading session.

• What is MSTR stock doing now?

Bitcoin Remains Relatively Flat

Strategy shares seesawing comes as Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) shows minimal volatility. The leading digital asset is currently trading at $67,508.08, reflecting a 24-hour gain of 0.19%. Bitcoin’s total market capitalization remains steady at approximately $1.35 trillion, according to CoinMarketCap.

Shkreli Demands Saylor’s Arrest

Investor Martin Shkreli slammed Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor on Monday over a promotional video for the company’s preferred stock. …

Full story available on Benzinga.com

US Market News

Oracle Lays Off Workers Amid Heavy AI Investment

Investors see the database firm as a barometer of the financial prospects for artificial intelligence. Oracle’s stock was up 5%.

Dow rallies 900 points as optimism grows for an end to the Iran war: Live updates

The broad market S&P 500 fell for a third consecutive session on Monday as oil prices rose once again.

Why $4 a gallon gas prices won’t trigger Fed interest rate hikes — and could lead to cuts

While there's still plenty of uncertainty about where rates are headed, Wall Street commentary shifted back to expectations for cuts.

What Happens When AI Agents Go Rogue?

Cybersecurity takes a back seat in AI race, while OpenAI makes a tough call with Sora

Oracle cutting thousands in latest layoff round as company continues to ramp AI spending

Oracle has ratcheted up its capital expenditures as it builds data center infrastructure that can handle AI workloads.

Tiger Woods found with opioids in pocket after DUI rollover crash: Police arrest affidavit

"I asked Woods if he consumed any prescription medication to which he stated, 'I take a few,'" a Florida sheriff's deputy wrote.

Indian Market News

Dalal Street Recap: Everything That Happened in Indian Markets in FY26

Dalal Street Recap: Everything That Happened in Indian Markets in FY26

Indian Stock Market Holidays - Cover ImageSynopsis: FY26 was anything but ordinary for Indian markets, marked by sharp global shocks, policy twists, and a powerful domestic liquidity cushion. From tariff wars and AI disruptions to record institutional flows, Dalal Street saw constant churn. Here is a phase-by-phase recap of the biggest trends that shaped market performance. FY26 for Indian equity markets […]

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Can Time Technoplast Tap the ₹4,000 Cr Opportunity with Its CPRI-Certified Batteries?

Can Time Technoplast Tap the ₹4,000 Cr Opportunity with Its CPRI-Certified Batteries?

Synopsis: Time Technoplast Limited received key certification for its battery subsidiary, strengthening its position in the utility battery segment and improving participation in institutional procurement and future growth opportunities. The shares of this small-cap company is majorly engaged in the manufacturing of technology and innovation driven polymer & composite products, were in focus after its […]

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Crypto Market News

The post-quantum transition can’t be postponed any longer

Google’s new research potentially puts the entire bitcoin supply – and the very foundation of digital trust – at risk, explains Pruden.

Why Are Strategy Shares Seesawing On Tuesday?

Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) saw its stock price slide before heading back up during Tuesday's trading session. • What is MSTR stock doing now? Bitcoin Remains Relatively Flat Strategy shares seesawing comes as Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) shows minimal volatility. The...

Dogecoin And Shiba Inu At Critical Levels But SHIB’s 945% Burn Surge Changes Everything

Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) is trapped in a tightening wedge between $0.088-$0.095, while Shiba Inu's (CRYPTO: SHIB) burn rate surged 945% in 24 hours with over 3.1 million tokens permanently removed. Dogecoin’s Wedge Compression Dogecoin is forming a converging wedge at...

Bitcoin traders forecast short-term downside even as BTC price chases $68K

Analysts expect Bitcoin’s price consolidation to tilt toward $60,000, but technical charts favor a liquidation rally toward $82,000.

BitGo rolls out portfolio-based crypto lending platform for institutions

Looking to streamline collateral management, the platform has enabled borrowing and lending against liquid, staked and locked assets within a single custody account.

Massachusetts city to weigh crypto ATM ban, citing financial risks

Haverhill City Council, following other jurisdictions, is set to consider an ordinance banning crypto ATMs viewed as enabling financial fraud and money laundering.

Galaxy expands retail platform with SOL staking, targeting 6.5% yield

GalaxyOne adds Solana staking with variable rewards and zero-fee incentives, extending institutional validator infrastructure to retail users.

Ethereum bulls must hold $2K: Volatility metric hints at ‘strong’ move next

A sharp drop in Ether’s realized volatility could result in significant ETH price moves if history repeats, making $2,000 a key support level to keep an eye on.

Bitcoin, stocks rise, oil slides, after report of Iran’s willingness to end conflict

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian said the country is prepared to end the conflict if it receives security guarantees.

Charles Hoskinson not a fan of CLARITY Act, warns of ‘weaponization’ by future lawmakers

The Cardano founder says post-FTX politics, flawed design and a narrow U.S.-only approach risk stifling new crypto projects while benefiting established players

Ripple Prime Expands Hyperliquid Integration, Unlocks Institutional Access To Tokenized Commodities Trading

Ripple Prime has expanded its integration with HyperliquidX, incorporating HIP-3 products to broaden institutional access to tokenized markets. Ripple Prime's Major Move In an X post on Monday, Ripple Prime executive Mike Higgins said that the integration allows...

The stablecoin question is: Who gets paid?

Stablecoin infrastructure delivers velocity but issuers and exchanges capture the rent. Velocity beats market cap as digital dollars become invisible financial plumbing.

Why 12 European banks are teaming up to save the euro from digital dollarization

In an interview with CoinDesk, the CEO of a the 12-member consortium why Europe is racing to put the euro onchain and compete with dollar dominance in crypto markets.

The time for clear financial privacy rules is now

Despite recent regulatory progress in the industry, privacy remains an area that needs to be addressed, says Yelderman.

Mercado Libre shuts down Mercado Coin, ending its loyalty-driven crypto experiment

Starting April 17, users will no longer be able to buy, sell or earn cashback in Mercado Coin, but can sell, spend, or have the token converted to local currency.

Bitfarms targets zero bitcoin on the balance sheet as it pivots to AI

The company is actively selling bitcoin and redeploying capital into AI-focused data centers as part of a broader transformation away from mining.

XRP Holds $1.30 As Binance Accumulation Surges—What’s Next?

XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) slipped 0.5% but Binance outflow transactions surged above 4,000 daily since late February, signaling mid-sized investors are accumulating despite XRP ETF outflows hitting $2.31 million on March 30. The Binance Accumulation Signal Binance on-chain...

Bitcoin Holds $60K–$70K Range As Analysts Warn Gold’s Rally Is Over And Worse Is Coming

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) trades within the $60,000-$70,000 range as commodity analyst Mike McGlone warns gold’s rally is over and predicts both gold and Bitcoin will languish for potentially a decade after their historic runs. The Gold Reversal Call McGlone argues gold’s...

The 9-Minute Threat: Why Google’s Bitcoin Quantum Warning Is a Wake-Up Call for Investors

A new warning from Google (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) is making crypto investors face a threat they have always thought was still far off: quantum computing. For a long time, the threat posed by quantum computers on Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) security has largely remained...

OpenFX raises $94M to speed up cross-border payments with stablecoins

OpenFX raised $94 million in a Series A round to expand its stablecoin-based FX network, as firms explore faster cross-border payment infrastructure.