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US-Israel-Iran War News Updates: Iran’S Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant Struck Again

The US Israel Iran conflict enters its fourth week amid heightened tensions in the region.

Mahadev App Case: ED Seizes Assets Worth Rs 1,700 Crore; Homes In Dubai’s Burj Khalifa Attached

The ED alleged these properties were acquired from the proceeds of crime generated from illegal online betting operations.

Lizard Or Capsicum? Student Claims Reptile In Mess Food, Staff ‘Eats’ It To Deny Charge | Watch Video

The incident, reported from the University Institute of Technology at RGPV, quickly gained attention after a video of the exchange began circulating online.

RBI Sanctions Acquisition Of Sammaan Capital By Abu-Dhabi Holding Company Avenir Investment RSC

The RBI has also allowed the company and Sammaan Finserve's request for waiver of the public notice period.

CBIC Enables UPI, Debit And Credit Card Payments For Customs Duty On ICEGATE

The CBIC in a circular said ICEGATE e-Payment platform has enabled 'Payment Aggregator' as an authorised mode to facilitate customs duty payment.

‘India Won’t Act As Broker Like Pakistan’: Jaishankar Told All-Party Meet On Iran Mediation, Say Sources

Speculation over Islamabad's backchannel diplomacy intensified after US President Donald Trump shared a post by Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif indicating his willingness to help facilitate dialogue.

Bajaj Finserv Stock Rises Over 2% After Motilal Oswal Initiates Coverage

During the trading session on Wednesday, Bajaj Finserv rose 2.65% to close at Rs 1,749.5 apiece on the NSE.

Redemption Season: Umran Malik To Mayank Yadav — Seven Comeback Arcs That Can Shape IPL 2026

Prithvi Shaw, Sarfaraz Khan, Cameron Green, Mohammed Shami and Jason Holder are also among those who are seeking to make a big impact.

US Releases New Footage Of Strikes On Iranian Military Sites Amid ‘Productive’ Trump-Tehran Talks

Trump recently said the United States had held "very good and productive" discussions with Iranian representatives, though he did not provide details about the talks or identify those involved.

‘Where It Truly Belongs’: Mohanlal’s Drishyam 2 To Finally Hit Theatres On April 10

Drishyam 3 will now release on May 21, 2026, which happens to be Mohanlal's birthday.

Could XRP Dip Towards $1 Before An ‘Explosive’ Breakout?

XRP’s (CRYPTO: XRP) recent range-bound price action has traders questioning whether a pullback may come before an eventual breakout.

Short Term Uncertainty

In a podcast on Tuesday, analyst Cryptoinsightuk outlined that XRP may see further downside toward $1 before a larger breakout, as traders weigh short-term uncertainty against a bullish long-term setup.

He added that XRP remains in a consolidation phase, with price compressing within a wedge-like structure. This setup leaves room for either an upside breakout or continued drift lower in the near term.

A move toward $1 by June remains …

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Crypto’s Biggest Betrayal: ‘Senator Lummis Was On Our Team, Now She’s Not,’ Mark Yusko Says

Venture capitalist Mark Yusko says Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) abandoned the crypto industry after years of support, with the Clarity Act settlement on stablecoin yield representing regulatory capture rather than the clarity the industry needs.

The Lummis Betrayal

“Senator Lummis, I thought was on our team and she actually acted like she was on our team for a very long time and now suddenly she’s this great supporter of this horrible bill, which means somebody got to her,” Yusko said on The Wolf Of All Streets podcast on Wednesday.

The Clarity Act settlement means banks win while crypto gets nothing. Lummis recently tweeted a yield sign that investors interpreted as bullish for stablecoin yields, only for news to break that the legislation would ban exchanges from offering any yield on stablecoins.

Yusko compared the gaslighting to the Inflation Reduction Act, arguing that lawmakers often give bills names that reflect the opposite of what they actually do.

The Clarity Act has nothing to do with …

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US Market News

Microsoft’s diversity chief is leaving as company continues ‘AI-powered transformation’

Hiring and retaining top talent is becoming more critical as Microsoft seeks to develop top-class artificial intelligence models and products.

Jury in Los Angeles finds Meta, YouTube negligent in social media addiction trial

A jury reached a verdict in the L.A. trial focused on Meta and YouTube, a case that experts have characterized as social media's "Big Tobacco" moment.

Meta and YouTube Lose Landmark Social-Media Trial

Jurors found the companies were negligent and the design of their apps caused harm to children.

Trump says he could send National Guard to airports ‘for more help’

President Donald Trump says he is considering sending the National Guard to airports where TSA officer absences have led to long lines.

Iran rejects U.S. ceasefire offer, demands sovereignty over Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump has claimed the U.S. and Iran are "in negotiations now." But the Islamic Republic denies any direct talks to end the war.

Meta cutting several hundred jobs across Reality Labs, Facebook and other departments

The layoffs come as Meta has been refocusing its efforts and pouring billions of dollars into AI.

Indian Market News

Can LIC Housing Finance’s strong Q4 loan growth signal better days ahead?

Can LIC Housing Finance’s strong Q4 loan growth signal better days ahead?

Synopsis: LIC Housing Finance is showing signs of recovery as Citi expects stronger Q4 disbursements, easing balance transfer pressure and over 6% AUM growth in FY26. Loan repricing, stable asset quality and upcoming strategic initiatives such as co-lending and fintech tie-ups suggest the housing finance company may be entering a better growth phase. LIC Housing […]

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Jio Platforms likely to file DRHP in next few days for mega IPO

Jio Platforms is preparing for its Initial Public Offering. The company is expected to file its Draft Red Herring Prospectus soon. This offering could become India’s largest ever. Existing foreign investors are planning to sell a portion of their stakes. The stock market listing is anticipated in the first half of 2026.

Crypto Market News

Could XRP Dip Towards $1 Before An ‘Explosive’ Breakout?

XRP's (CRYPTO: XRP) recent range-bound price action has traders questioning whether a pullback may come before an eventual breakout. Short Term Uncertainty In a podcast on Tuesday, analyst Cryptoinsightuk outlined that XRP may see further downside toward $1 before a...

Crypto’s Biggest Betrayal: ‘Senator Lummis Was On Our Team, Now She’s Not,’ Mark Yusko Says

Venture capitalist Mark Yusko says Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) abandoned the crypto industry after years of support, with the Clarity Act settlement on stablecoin yield representing regulatory capture rather than the clarity the industry needs. The Lummis Betrayal...

AI agents to help investigators unearth crypto criminals, according to new TRM program

TRM Labs has added an AI agent to the services the blockchain analytics firm offers law enforcement agencies.

Why Coinbase May Get Hit By Clarity Act Updates But Robinhood And Circle Not

Proposed updates to the Clarity Act could limit how stablecoin rewards are offered, posing the biggest risk to centralized crypto platforms such as Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN), according to Needham Research. Stablecoin Rewards In Focus Needham said a key concern is a...

Dogecoin Up 3%: Can DOGE Benefit From Elon Musk’s Record SpaceX IPO?

Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) is up 3% over the past day, as prediction markets price a 70% chance SpaceX completes its IPO by June — potentially providing a catalyst for the meme coin that has crashed 65% from its September peak. The SpaceX IPO Timeline Polymarket bettors...

Trump advisory council draws Coinbase co-founder, tech leaders

The council, co-chaired by White House AI and crypto czar David Sacks and science advisor Michael Kratsios, include Mark Zuckberg, Larry Ellison and Jensen Huang.

Bitmine launches institutional Ethereum staking platform

The MAVAN platform extends Bitmine’s staking operations to external clients as institutional demand for validator infrastructure accelerates.

Startale raises $50M from SBI to complete $63M Series A

Startale said SBI invested $50 million to complete its Series A, with the firms working on tokenized securities, stablecoins and consumer onchain products in Japan.

Circle plunged on CLARITY Act fears, but fundamentals unchanged — Bernstein

Analysts say new US stablecoin rules may hit yield distribution, not issuers, as USDC growth in payments and trading continues to accelerate.

Bitcoin pinned under $72K as four network metrics show ‘weaker demand’

Bitcoin price remains stuck below $72,000, as investor distribution, low whale activity, and declining network growth cast doubt on BTC's short term prospects.

Why Argentina is blocking Polymarket despite its global growth

Why Argentina is blocking Polymarket despite global growth, focusing on gambling laws, user protection concerns and regulatory pressure on prediction markets.

U.S. lawmakers dig into tokenizing securities as Trump ties muddy waters

A U.S. House of Representatives hearing reviewed tokenization, with a broad agreement that securities traded via token need the same treatment as regular trading.

SBI, Sony back Startale’s $63 million push to expand Japan’s tokenized finance stack

The Singapore-based company builds blockchain tools for financial firms and retail users, including a blockchain for tokenized securities, stablecoins, and a consumer app.

Solana bets on AI agents: Foundation says network is becoming core infrastructure for ‘agentic’ internet

This shift could fundamentally reshape internet business models, Solana Foundation's Vibhu Norby believes.

Sky-backed Obex spreads $1 billion across credit, energy and AI assets to expand stablecoin yield

The stablecoin incubator is targeting tokenized assets tied to AI hardware, energy and housing to move Sky’s ecosystem beyond "circular" crypto yields.

Bitcoin ETFs Inflows Soar Past $2 Billion While Gold ETFs Bleed—A Safe Haven Shift Unfolds

Gold's slide into a bear market is colliding with an unexpected trend: investors are pouring money into Bitcoin ETFs instead. This dichotomy is particularly interesting, as the price of gold has declined by over 20% from its January highs, which is enough to qualify...

Tom Lee Says ‘Wars Are Good For U.S. Markets’ And Bets $6.8B On Ethereum To Prove It

Bitmine (NYSE:BMNR) lhas aunched MAVAN, an institutional Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) staking platform, with Chairman Tom Lee betting $6.8 billion in staked ETH on his thesis that “wars are going to be good for the U.S. economy and the U.S. stock market.” The War...

Cipher Shares Are Gaining Today – Here’s Why

Cipher Digital Inc (NASDAQ:CIFR) shares are rising on Wednesday after announcing a 15-year data center campus lease. The company also secured a revolving credit facility of up to $200 million with an investment-grade hyperscale tenant. Expansion Into Data Center...

Here’s Why Bitcoin’s ‘Magic Day’ Is Tax Day, April 15 And What Happens Next

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has remained range-bound since February, prompting questions about what could drive a shift in the months ahead. Tax Day As Turning Point Bitcoin may continue trading sideways until mid-April, with U.S. Tax Day acting as a key catalyst for the...

Decentralized crowdfunding can boost artists during market downturn

Decentralized crowdfunding supports NFT artists through market crashes. Onchain purchases deliver direct capital and visibility when centralized platforms fail.