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Bitcoin payments app Strike has announced the launch of its operations in the United Kingdom.

Manipur government has clarified that there has been no additional deployment of security forces in the state. The security personnel who were requisitioned outside Manipur for the conduct of the General Elections to the 18th Lok Sabha are merely returning to their original bases.

Hong Kong government entities have attended a tech conference in Toronto, where they showcased the city’s offshore ready-to-move technology hub for Canadian crypto and Web3 startups.

₹19.38 crore on Facebook and Instagram, and the Congress spent at least ₹10.88 crore. Similarly, the BJP spent at least ₹85.8 crore, and the Congress at least ₹45.4 crore on Google, including YouTube. The ad repositories of Google and Meta, which are not as transparent as they should be, and only tell part of the story, show that the two companies earned 9-10 digit figures from just two major political parties between February and May 2024.

Netflix's initiative is targeting regions where free, ad-supported television networks are already prevalent. Insiders suggest this plan is designed to attract more viewers and bolster Netflix's competitive position against regional free TV offerings.For advertisers, the introduction of a free plan is expected to lead to a substantial increase in viewership and, consequently, higher ad revenue for Netflix.

NEW DELHI : The underwhelming performance of local-language children’s films such as Chhota Bheem and the Curse of Damyaan underscores, once again, the struggles of an underserved genre in India. Trade experts say Indian children, who now have access to Hollywood franchises like the Avengers, no longer fancy substandard fare. The genre, which saw successes such as Chota Chetan, Koi..Mil Gaya and Taare Zameen Par in the 1990s and 2000s, doesn’t command immediate draw as most Indian children watch mainstream films that parents deem appropriate for the entire family.

Also Read: Holding company shares jump after Sebi's special auction planSebi had issued a discussion paper earlier this month which said that the stock derivatives should have sufficient liquidity and trading interest from market participants.Derivatives trading has been gaining momentum among retail traders and the notional value of options traded in India more than doubled in FY24 to $907.09 trillion from the year before.Meanwhile, the number of influencers giving financial advice on social media platforms has also increased drastically due to the increased retail investors’ participation in equity markets.Also Read: Quant Mutual Fund: What investors should do after Sebi's action to probe front-running?Sebi has proposed that brokers and mutual funds stop associating with unregistered influencers in order to ensure these influencers do not mislead investors.The regulator has formed a group of exchanges, brokers and mutual funds this week “to suggest any additional changes needed to remove risk of manipulation and ensure retail investors are protected against risks in options contracts," the Reuters report added quoting one of the sources.Moreover, Sebi board is also expected to consider changes and simplify the delisting rules for companies from stock exchanges, the report said.

Register here: https://app.hyperliquid.xyz/join/AWDHyperliquid stands as a groundbreaking order book perpetual futures decentralized exchange (DEX). It mirrors the functionalities of top-tier centralized exchanges (CEXs) but operates entirely on-chain.Powered by the Hyperliquid L1, a specialized blockchain engineered using the Tendermint SDK, this DEX achieves remarkable performance levels, managing the entirety of its operations—from order placement to cancellation, trading, and liquidation—transparently on-chain, with block latency less than 1 second.

Winny Immigration and Education Services IPO Allotment Update: After receiving a robust response from investors during the bidding period from June 20 to June 24, attention now turns to the allotment procedure for Winny Immigration and Education Services.The allotment for the Winny Immigration and Education Services IPO is expected to be finalised today. Investors can monitor their allotment status through the registrar, Bigshare Services Pvt.

Register here: https://app.gmx.io/#/trade/?ref=PROGMX functions as a decentralized spot and perpetual exchange, boasting minimal swap fees and negligible price impact on trades. Its trading infrastructure relies on distinctive multi-asset pools, allowing liquidity providers to earn fees from market making, swap transactions, and leveraged trading.

Apple is imposing unfair restrictions on developers of applications for its App Store in violation of a new European Union law meant to encourage competition in the tech industry, regulators in Brussels said Monday. Apple is the first company to be charged with violating the Digital Markets Act, a law passed in 2022 that gives European regulators wide authority to force the largest «online gatekeepers» to change their business practices.

Vibe Music has unveiled its new logo, Founded by Ketan Parekh and Virral Motanni, Vibe Music aims to bring a fresh perspective to the music industry. According to a statement, Vibe Music's goal is to be a source of innovation, offering a lively platform for both new and established artists. With a focus on variety, creativity, and quality, Vibe Music promises a unique musical experience. Apart from the logo launch, Vibe Music also released its new song, «Navkar Mantra.» Parekh, sharing his insights and love for music, said in a statement, «We see Vibe Music as a gathering place for talent, creativity, and new ideas. Our aim is to empower artists and connect them with fans all over the world. This is just the beginning of an exciting journey. Personally, I have always loved music and felt deeply connected to it. It's a passion that has driven me to support and promote the incredible talent we have in India. We believe that by fostering a supportive and innovative environment, we can help shape the future of music in India and beyond.»

JSW Steel, the steelmaking arm of the $24-billion JSW Group, on Tuesday announced plans to upgrade the manufacturing facility of its US-based subsidiary's Baytown, Texas, facility with an investment of $110 million. The company's US-based subsidiary, JSW Steel USA plans to produce high-quality monopile steel plates that are meant to be used in the planned expansion of offshore wind energy generation, which has a target of deploying 30 gigawatts (GW) by 2030.

United Nations on Monday published principles for fighting online disinformation, including an overhaul of the advertising model of social media networks. «At a time when billions of people are exposed to false narratives, distortions and lies, these principles lay out a clear path forward, firmly rooted in human rights, including the rights to freedom of expression and opinion,» Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said in a statement.

In recent years, with the steady growth of financial literacy and access to financial markets, mutual funds (MFs) have become an incredibly popular option for Indian investors. They often serve as the preferred avenue of investment for individuals seeking to grow their wealth. In fact, according to the Association of Mutual Funds in India, on April 30, 2024, the Assets Under Management (AUM) of the Indian Mutual Fund Industry stood at a monumental ₹57.26 trillion. With the AUM only standing at ₹9.45 trillion on the same date in 2014, we can see that growth during the past decade has been extraordinary.

New solutions are emerging in the crypto space that offer different and better ways to carry out financial transactions. These innovations are often different from the popular traditional options.

Riot Platforms officially requisitioned a special June 24 meeting of shareholders of Bitfarms, a leading crypto mining company specializing in Bitcoin (BTC). The initiative is intended to replace the current Bitfarms Board of Directors, which Riot alleges has failed in its corporate governance duties and maximizing shareholder value.

Big record companies are suing artificial intelligence song-generators Suno and Udio for copyright infringement

A U.S. bankruptcy court trustee is planning to shut down conspiracy theorist Alex Jones’ Infowars media platform and liquidate its assets

Lxme, a financial platform exclusively for women, has secured $1.2 million in seed funding, in a round led by Kalaari Capital through its CXXO initiative, which supports ventures led by women entrepreneurs. Notable investors participating in the round include Yash Kela, founder and chief investment officer of Singularity Ventures; Amaya Ventures; Capri Holdings; and Aditi Kothari, vice chairperson of DSP Asset Managers, among others.

Zyod has raised $18 million in a mix of equity and debt funding. The funding was led by venture firm RTP Global, while the debt capital was raised from Stride Ventures, Trifecta Capital and Alteria Capital. The “majority” of the funding was in primary equity, cofounder Ankit Jaipuria told ET. Existing investors Lightspeed Venture also participated in the funding round.