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Vijaypat Singhania, Ex-Raymond Group Chief, Passes Away At 87; Funeral In Mumbai On Sunday

Vijaypat Singhania's funeral will be held at Chandanwadi Cremation at 3.00pm on Sunday.

Middle-East Conflict To End? JD Vance Says US Going To Be Out Of Iran ‘Soon’, Fuel Prices Will Come Down

JD Vance said the administration intends to keep up the campaign for 'a little while longer' to ensure the US does not have to repeat the operation later

Rajnath Singh Reviews West Asia Situation In First IGoM Meet; Calls For Swift Decisions, Long-Term Readiness

Defence Minister Singh emphasised the need for a proactive, coordinated and forward-looking approach.

WATCH: Phil Salt Pulls Off One-Handed Screamer In RCB’s Emotional Return To Chinnaswamy

The English opener took two stunning catches right on the edge of the boundary ropes to dismiss Heinrich Klaasen and Ishan Kishan.

IPL 2026: Auto Driver Offers Match-Day Free Rides As RCB Fever Grips Bengaluru

The message was straight-forward but drew attention because of its warmth and the way it reflected the excitement around the team and the tournament.

‘Threatened, Harassed Global Shipping’: US Releases Footage of Strikes On Iranian Naval Vessels — Watch

The US Central Command on Saturday released visuals of strikes targeting Iranian naval vessels and framed the operation as part of a wider effort to protect maritime traffic in the Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran War Live Updates: JD Vance Says ‘Not Interested In Being In Iran A Year Down The Line’

Iran War Live Updates: The war between US-Israel and Iran will enter its second month and diplomatic efforts to cease military hostilities are gathering pace.

Techie Uses AI Chatbots To Make Vaccine To Cure Dog’s Cancer, Gets Praise From Sam Altman

The data scientist used a plethora of methods along with the use of AI to drastically reduce the time and expense required to study his dog's cancer

‘Jag Vasant’ Carrying 47,000 Tonnes Of LPG Reaches Gujarat’s Vadinar Port After Crossing Strait Of Hormuz

Cargo of 20,000 MT on 'Jag Vasant', the mother vessel, will be discharged at Mumbai.

Tim Draper On Bitcoin And The Future Of The Financial System: ‘After The Automobile, People Still Ride Horses For A While’

Venture capital legend Tim Draper has a one-line verdict on the future of banking, likening the evolution of the financial system to the historical shift from horses to automobiles.

Is the Horse Running Out of Road?

“After the automobile, people still ride horses for a while,” he told Benzinga, addressing whether AI will transform banking or replace it entirely. Draper argues that all major innovations follow the same pattern. The old system lingers even as the new one takes hold and everyone benefits from the change.

Evidence of this can be seen in the fintech world. In November 2025, industry executives at Benzinga’s Fintech Day and Awards confirmed that most firms remain in AI’s early “assist” phase, suggesting the technology is enhancing existing systems rather than replacing them.

Major institutions, including JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM), Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (NYSE:GS) and Bank of America Corp. (NYSE:BAC), have also moved to deploy AI tools

Draper’s Bitcoin …

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US Market News

How the big oil and gas CEOs think the Iran war supply disruption will play out

The oil industry's grim outlook for global oil and gas supplies stands in contrast to the Trump administration's promise that the disruption is short term.

What the Legendary Bell Labs Can Teach Us About Innovation

The R&D organization had an outsize influence on 20th-century technologies. What was the secret to its success?

The People Who Are Using AI at Home to Free Up Their Time

Using AI agents to compare insurance plans and order groceries means more free time for riding bikes and playing the guitar.

Yemen’s Houthis launch Israel strike, the first time since the U.S.-Israel war began

The entry of the Houthis in the war marks a significant escalation in the conflict as it enters its second month.

Pricy airfare, airport chaos test travelers’ willingness to fly this year

Travelers are weighing whether they'll fly later this year, considering higher airfares and airport chaos

Analysis: A new oil shock is building. The next few weeks of war will be decisive for the economy.

Energy markets are starting to reflect the growing risk of physical supply disruptions.

Indian Market News

Tractor Stocks Bet ₹6,000 Cr: Can They Deliver Strong Growth Despite Flat Domestic Demand?

Tractor Stocks Bet ₹6,000 Cr: Can They Deliver Strong Growth Despite Flat Domestic Demand?

Synopsis: India’s tractor makers are investing Rs. 6,000 crore despite flat domestic demand, shifting focus to exports, technology, and global platforms. Backed by strong finances, the sector aims to drive long-term growth beyond cyclical, monsoon-dependent trends. India’s tractor industry is entering an unusual investment phase. Despite expectations that domestic sales growth will slow to just […]

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IPL 2026: 10 Stocks that sponsor the biggest cricket league in the world

IPL 2026: 10 Stocks that sponsor the biggest cricket league in the world

Synopsis: The IPL 2026 sponsorship landscape reflects India’s economic vigor, showcasing 10 powerhouse stocks across EV, green energy, and digital sectors that leverage cricket’s massive reach to drive unprecedented brand growth. The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 has transcended the boundaries of a sports tournament to become a high-stakes financial ecosystem. As the league continues […]

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Top 10 Major Companies Set to Launch IPOs After SEBI Clearance

Synopsis: Ten major companies, including Pride Hotels, Hero Motors, and Milky Mist Dairy, have received SEBI approval for IPOs, raising capital for debt repayment, expansion, marketing, and strategic investments across sectors like hospitality, energy, finance, and consumer goods. The Indian IPO market is witnessing a surge as ten prominent companies prepare to go public following […]

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Stocks to Buy: 5 Stocks where brokerages see upside of up to 68%

Stocks to Buy: 5 Stocks where brokerages see upside of up to 68%

Synopsis: Brokerages are bullish on Hyundai Motor and four other stocks, seeing upside of up to 68 percent, making them key additions to your watchlist for potential gains. Brokerages are optimistic on Hyundai Motor and four other stocks, projecting strong upside potential ranging from 25 to 68 percent. These companies span sectors like construction, real […]

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Crypto Market News

Crypto needs a reset before the next bull run

The industry’s most significant opportunities are being forged during this period of uncomfortable volatility. Here’s why, argues Grider.

Tim Draper On Bitcoin And The Future Of The Financial System: ‘After The Automobile, People Still Ride Horses For A While’

Venture capital legend Tim Draper has a one-line verdict on the future of banking, likening the evolution of the financial system to the historical shift from horses to automobiles. Is the Horse Running Out of Road? "After the automobile, people still ride horses for...

Washington sues Kalshi as states ramp up legal pressure against prediction markets

The Washington state attorney general alleged Kalshi offers "gambling products" products dressed up as prediction markets in a lawsuit Friday.

Kalshi secures license to offer margin trading to institutional investors

Margin feature is a departure from traditional prediction markets, which typically require fully collateralized positions, and comes as the industry sees growing trading volumes and investment.

Canada moves to ban crypto donations for election campaigns following UK

Bill C-25 follows years of warnings from Canada's Chief Electoral Officer about the risk that crypto donations could pose to electoral integrity.

Why bitcoin’s ‘compressed’ valuation offers reduced downside risk versus stocks

The recent surge in oil and gas prices has driven up inflation expectations, causing markets to adjust their bets on Federal Reserve rate cuts, with traders now pricing in a near 40% chance of no rate cuts this year.

Here’s how bitcoin, Ethereum and other networks are preparing for the looming quantum threat

Across many of the most well-known ecosystems like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana, responses are diverging along familiar lines: what to do on social consensus and technical iteration, and community members are split between caution and acceleration.

Google plans to back $5B data center for Anthropic: Report

Google and lenders move to finance a $5 billion Texas data center for Anthropic as a US judge blocks a federal push to restrict the AI firm’s use.

How AI agents can reshape arbitrage in prediction markets

Arbitrage opportunities in prediction markets often exist for seconds, giving AI-driven systems a structural advantage over humans.

Crypto’s future is bright in the context of AI’s assault on software firms, says Kraken-backed investment firm

Crypto’s latest bear cycle is a mere blip when compared with the existential threat AI now poses to traditional software services, says Ravi Tanuku, CEO of KRAKacquisition Corp.

Here’s what next as Anthropic’s most powerful AI model leaked via unsecured data cache

A draft blog post left in an unsecured data cache revealed a new model tier called Capybara that Anthropic says is more capable than anything it has built, with the company flagging "unprecedented" cybersecurity risks.

Warren probes China-based Bitmain over US security concerns: Report

US authorities launched the “Operation Red Sunset” probe into Bitmain last year over potential espionage and grid risks.

Watch out Bitcoin devs. Google says post-quantum migration needs to happen by 2029.

The search giant set a corporate deadline to migrate all authentication services to quantum-resistant cryptography, validating the timeline Ethereum has been building toward for eight years. Bitcoin's response so far has been silence.

Potential Bitcoin crash below $60K may delay recovery to 2027: Data

Bitcoin's return to an all-time high depends on how deep the current selloff extends, as data shows each new price low adds months to BTC's recovery time.

Spot Bitcoin ETFs break 4-week inflow streak as capital avoids ‘directional risk’

Spot Bitcoin ETFs see $296 million in weekly outflows after a month-long inflow streak, as macro uncertainty keeps capital sidelined.

XRP risk-reward improves as whale accumulation rises: Will price follow?

XRP shows improving risk-adjusted returns alongside rising whale flows, but rising leverage use and repeat liquidations point to a fragile futures market.

Lummis says CLARITY Act will deliver ‘strongest’ developer protections

Crypto lawyer Jake Chervinsky said legislation covering crypto developer protections has been overshadowed by the intense focus on stablecoin yield in the CLARITY Act.

Ripple turns to AI to stress-test the XRP Ledger as institutional use cases scale

The next XRP Ledger release will be dedicated entirely to bug fixes and improvements.

Stablecoins will be crypto’s ‘ChatGPT moment’ for businesses: Ripple

Ripple’s Brad Garlinghouse noted that stablecoin trading volume soared to over $33 trillion in 2025, while Bloomberg predicted that stablecoin flows would hit $56.6 trillion by 2030.

Bitcoin miners are becoming AI companies and selling their BTC to fund the transition

The average public miner spent $79,995 to produce one bitcoin last quarter. Bitcoin is trading at $70,000. The math doesn't work, so the industry is pivoting to AI, taking on $70 billion in contracts, and liquidating bitcoin treasuries to finance the shift.