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Micron Technology Inc. has settled a high-profile intellectual property theft lawsuit with a key, state-backed Chinese rival amid the US company’s efforts to mend ties with Beijing. Micron said it has reached a global settlement agreement with Fujian Jinhua Integrated Circuit Co. “The two companies will each globally dismiss their complaints against the other party and end all lawsuits between them,” a Micron spokeswoman said in an email, declining to provide further details.

U.S. authorities toppled the king of crypto. But the queen is still standing.

cryptocurrencies, while saying global trends had shown a need to regulate such activities, the bank said in its latest circular. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in February 2021 barred banks and financial institutions from dealing in or facilitating transactions in crypto assets, citing money laundering and terrorism financing risks.

Ashi Anand, Founder & CEO, IME Capital, says “we are seeing a larger risk on trade, FII flows are starting to come back in. It is really the context of the current strength in metals. But from a slightly longer-term perspective, the Chinese economy is really struggling and importantly, it is the housing sector in China which is really struggling the most. Just two days ago, a Chinese developer went bankrupt. Now, China has been the core driver of global demand for metals and if the biggest demand driver is really going to be weak, it is really difficult to build any kind of longer-term fundamental call on at least the core metals.” A lot of interest in the IPO market and considering you track this space closely, any business that you have liked, any IPO that you have subscribed to? Ashi Anand: Yes, we are tracking the IPO space. There are certain interesting IPOs coming up. There are certain D2C brands which are coming up. There are certain other digital platforms. So, it is a space that we are tracking. The only problem is the IPO market is probably a bit too hot. Participation is probably being too high. There is a large amount of IPOs which probably are not of that high quality seeing very large subscription numbers.

Nitin Raheja, ED, Julius Baer Wealth Advisors, says “OMCs are short-term tactical plays and that is how we look at them. If in the next couple of months, before the election code comes into play, crude remains benign, then they will be good, in fact, for a good part of the next year. But fundamentally, the fact that they do not really have complete freedom and there is interference from the government and the ministry, means they can’t be long-term strategic compounders.” This year has been marked by the comeback of the oil and gas PSUs. What is your take on this because there was always a regulatory overhang which challenged the institutional investors not to participate in these stocks in a big way. Do you think some of those worries are getting abated now? Nitin Raheja: I do not think so. I do not see anything which has significantly changed from a regulatory perspective. These are good short-term tactical plays. OMCs are benefitting from the fact that crude has remained relatively benign, so they have not faced those pressures. If in the next couple of months, before the election code comes into play, crude remains benign, then they will be good, in fact, for a good part of the next year. But fundamentally, the fact that they do not really have complete freedom and there is interference from time to time from the government and the ministry do not make them long-term strategic compounders. They are good short-term plays that is how we look at it.

The crypto market has become part of the global financial landscape, with investors looking to purchase digital assets on different exchanges. However, for investors who value their privacy, buying crypto without completing a form of identity verification process can be challenging, especially with global regulators tightening their oversight of the industry.

Investors are actively seeking new opportunities and innovative projects that promise both growth and sustainability. Three noteworthy names that have prominently emerged on the radar of crypto enthusiasts and investors are Bitcoin (BTC), Borroe Finance ($ROE), and Beam (BEAM).  Each of these projects offer unique features and investment potential, making them intriguing choices for both seasoned and new investors.

Amid recent market volatility, as some coins drop by double digits, three crypto tokens have taken center stage, hailed by several analysts as among the best cryptos to buy – each offering its own unique solution to the complex decentralized market.

Here are the biggest analyst moves in the area of artificial intelligence (AI) for this week.

OpenAI’s entrance marked a turning point, automating routine tasks and disrupting employment sectors like data entry and call centres. However, the AI wave also brought a surge of opportunities in data science, engineering, and machine learning, creating a new landscape of high-skilled jobs. Mint speaks with hiring experts to probe into AI’s impact on Indian jobs after its emergence.

In the process of filing for bankruptcy, FTX, which was formerly a dominant player in the cryptocurrency exchange market, is now confronted with a formidable obstacle. A massive tax bill of twenty-four billion dollars has been issued on FTX by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) of the United States of America. This new development has the potential to greatly alter the possibilities of recovery for those who have been affected by the collapse of the exchange.

It is believed that El Salvador will debut its much-awaited Bitcoin «Volcano Bonds» at the beginning of 2024. El Salvador is a pioneering country in the use of cryptocurrencies. This action comes after the government made a pioneering decision to accept Bitcoin as legal cash, and it is a key milestone in the country's continuing acceptance of digital currency.

The blockchain gaming industry, a dynamic and rapidly evolving sector, is forecasted to skyrocket from its 2023 valuation of $154.46 billion to an astounding $614.91 billion by 2030, marking an impressive compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 21.8%​​​​​​. This remarkable growth trajectory underscores the increasing integration of blockchain technology into gaming, offering an innovative blend of entertainment and digital asset management.

The world of football is witnessing a remarkable fusion of sports and digital innovation with the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup Saudi Arabia 2023™. In a groundbreaking move, FIFA+ Collect, in collaboration with the technology firm Modex, is set to release an exclusive digital collectible series. This initiative marks the beginning of a new partnership that melds the excitement of football with the cutting-edge realm of digital collectibles.

The United States government recently made a significant move by removing two key provisions from the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that aimed to address Anti-Money Laundering (AML) concerns in the realm of cryptocurrency. This action marks a notable shift in the government's approach to regulating digital assets.

Recent discoveries from Graphika, a firm that specializes in social network research, have brought to light a troubling trend: the exponential development in the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to digitally undress persons in photographs, with a primary focus on women. During the month of September alone, this phenomena, which is sometimes referred to as «Nudify» or «undressing» services, reported that more than 24 million users engaged with such platforms, indicating a significant worry over privacy and safety.

mutual fund portfolio is not so tough in today's time. However, choosing the right funds, right allocations and right investment goals is something that comes with experience in the market. The ever-so-volatile nature of stock markets may sound scary at first but with the right strategies you can achieve decent returns without doing much. In an ET Markets exclusive interview, Chethan Shenoy, Executive Director & Head of Research & Product at Anand Rathi Wealth Ltd opened up about the strategies that investors can use to create a stable fund portfolio in 2024. Edited excerpts: Q. What is the first step when it comes to portfolio creation? Always set a target and an EMF alpha target. For example, a 12% portfolio return target and a 3% equity MF alpha target above the Nifty 50. The next step is deciding on asset allocation. You must opt for asset classes that have a low correlation. Debt and Equity have a low correlation, and a combo of these two assets can help in targeting a return of around 12% based on your horizon of investment. EMF has delivered an average return of 12-13% over the long term, and Debt MFs have approximately delivered a 7% return. In the Debt portion, consider funds with a roll-down strategy or arbitrage funds. Gains from arbitrage are treated as equity gains, qualifying for a lower tax rate as compared to normal debt funds.

Twitter violated contracts by failing to pay millions of dollars in bonuses that the social media company, now called X Corp, had promised its employees, a federal judge ruled on Friday. Mark Schobinger, who was Twitter's senior director of compensation before leaving Elon Musk's company in May, sued Twitter in June, claiming breach of contract.

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Infosys announced the termination of its $1.5 billion agreement with an undisclosed global company, focused on artificial intelligence (AI) solutions, signed in September. The Salil Parekh-led IT services giant had announced the $1.5 billion contract for a 15-year period, inked on September 14, 2023.

Indian diplomacy, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar asserted that New Delhi has effectively cultivated relationships with multiple and often competing powers, calling it a «significant» milestone. Speaking at the 3rd convocation of Rashtriya Raksha University in Lavad, Gandhinagar, Jaishankar emphasized that geopolitical considerations often revolve around identifying reliable partners during challenging times. He said, «It has been a significant achievement of Indian diplomacy that we have been successful in forging relationships with multiple and often competing powers.» Highlighting the positive impact of overall national development since 2014 that has addressed the shortcomings in the security domain, Jaishankar said,«Strenous efforts have been made, especially in the last decade, to correct the shortcomings of the previous ones. The overall development of our national strengths that we have seen since 2014 has clearly had positive repercussions in the security field, whether it is internal, external or at the border.» «There are some basic components of these capabilities that all of us are familiar with.