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Core Foundation has announced a $5 million Innovation Fund to advance India's dApp ((decentralized app) ecosystem on Core Chain, the Bitcoin-secured and EVM-compatible blockchain. This fund aims to empower Web3 communities, enhance education, and provide vital support to founders and builders throughout India. “India's startup energy is unmatched, and its Web3 ecosystem is no exception, booming with over 450 startups and $1.3 billion in investments. Our goal is to empower Indian builders, spur dApp growth, and merge Bitcoin's security with Ethereum's flexibility. This initiative will open new doors and boost India's crypto economy, with a focus on scaling Bitcoin and unlocking BTCFi," said Shivangi Pandey, Core Contributor, in a statement. This entry into the Indian market also includes a roadmap for builder meetups, the Core Ambassador Program, hackathons, and collaborations with Web3 incubators and universities. Core Foundation also plans to launch an accelerator program in partnership with leading Indian Web3 venture capitalists and accelerators, providing essential support to the burgeoning community of Core Chain builders and founders.

Two tokens have recently captured the attention of investors: Shiba Inu (SHIB) and PEPE. Meanwhile, there is a growing enthusiasm for algorithmic trading, and this is where newcomer Algotech (ALGT) thrives.

For financial health and stability, it is vital to build a strong credit history. One can take a number of steps which include paying bills on time, keeping credit card balances low, keeping track of credit score and opting for secured credit card. 

demat accounts for equity investors, prioritising investor safety and transparent transactions. Demat accounts store shares electronically, facilitating easy trading. However, investors may end up with dormant accounts, incurring maintenance fees if they do not trade on a regular basis.

China has reported large increases in arrests and cases of phone and internet scams last year, as leaders showcase the ruling Communist Party's determination to safeguard national security and public order

IMF) will support formulating a new economic programme for Pakistan if its new government asks for one, a spokesperson said on Friday, and added that the fund encourages fair resolution of all electoral disputes. Pakistan's cash-strapped economy is struggling to stabilise after securing a $3 billion standby arrangement from the IMF last summer, with record inflation, rupee devaluation and shrinking foreign reserves.

NPCI on Friday announced that Unified Payment Interface (UPI) is now live in neighbouring Nepal. UPI users can scan QR codes to make payments to Nepalese merchants, said an official statement. This comes after a tie-up between the National Payments Corporation of India International Payments (NIPL) and Nepal's largest payment network Fonepay Payment Service in September last year. In its first phase, the partnership will enable Indian consumers to make instant, secure, and convenient UPI payments across various business stores in Nepal by using UPI-enabled apps, the statement said.

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has delayed the decision to approve options trading on spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). 

«Women need to financially empower themselves through financial independence, literacy and planning. Wealth is not solely measured by what you earn but also by what you do with those earnings — prudently planning your savings and creating a portfolio of assets — financial and physical. To achieve true financial empowerment, I encourage women to invest in learning and understanding the nuances of personal finance and eventually take informed decisions that align with their goals and aspirations. Holistic financial independence is not merely about earning or delegating decisions to others; it's about being actively involved and knowledgeable about your investments in depth. By doing so, you not only gain a sense of accomplishment but also set the stage for a secure and empowered future.” Pursue Financial Literacy: Neha Sampat. Founder, Contentstack “Growing up in the U.S., I was for

UK Secretary of State for Business and Trade Kemi Badenoch has said. The minister in charge of signing off on the free trade agreement (FTA), now in its 14th round of negotiations, pointed to India's «protectionist economy» in comparison with the UK's liberalised regime as one of the factors behind the long-drawn discussions. Badenoch, who was speaking during a Global Trade conference at the think tank Chatham House on Thursday, stressed that she wanted to ensure a “commercially meaningful” pact as opposed to just a pre-election picture opportunity.

These words ring true, reminding us that we are the architects of our financial journey.

salaried women while selecting a job, according to a study undertaken by DBS Bank and CRISIL. Salaried women seeking a stable income consider career growth as the topmost factor while picking a job, with 38 per cent choosing this option. This is followed by a competitive salary with 31 per cent of respondents choosing this option, followed by work-life balance and job security with 12 per cent and 11 per cent, respectively.

Investing.com — New York Community Bancorp (NYSE:NYCB) stock has plunged more than 60% since the beginning of the year, with shares plumbing their lowest levels in decades.

schedule for the Lok Sabha polls, the top brass of the Election Commission has called senior Home ministry officials to review security preparedness for the democratic exercise. Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla will meet Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar and fellow Election Commissioner Arun Goel on Friday to discuss deployment of central forces in states, sources said. The meeting also comes days before the Commission's Jammu and Kashmir visit to review poll preparedness. The EC has sought 3.4 lakh Central Armed Police Force personnel for Lok Sabha and four assembly polls.

The Energy and Commerce Committee 50-0 vote represents the most significant momentum for a U.S. crackdown on TikTok, which has about 170 million U.S. users, since then President Donald Trump unsuccessfully tried to ban the app in 2020.

J P Singh held talks with Taliban's acting foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi. Muttaqi called for facilitating the issuance of visas by India for Afghan businessmen, patients and students. Meanwhile, both sides discussed issues relating to security, trade and ways to counter-narcotics, an Afghan statement said on Thursday. Singh said India is interested in expanding economic cooperations with Afghanistan and enhancing trade through Chabahar port, it added.

Dibrugarh (Assam): The superintendent of Dibrugarh Central Jail in Assam was arrested on Friday over the seizure of electronic gadgets, including a smartphone, from the possession of inmates belonging to radical outfit 'Waris Punjab De', police said. The jail official was arrested early in the morning for «laxity» and is currently at Dibrugarh Sadar Police Station, an officer said. He said the arrest was made in connection with the seizure of electronic gadgets cells of the National Security Act (NSA) detenues in the jail last month. Among the gadgets seized from the possession of the inmates belonging to the pro-Khalistani outfit were a smartphone along with a SIM card, a keypad phone, a TV remote with keyboard, a spy-camera pen, pen-drives, a bluetooth headphone and speakers.

Japan's and India's foreign ministers have agreed to step up security and economic cooperation as the two Asian countries look to boost their ties in the face of China's growing influence in the region

Women in India are increasingly recognising the importance of saving and investing for their financial security and independence. Here are some ways in which they are saving and investing. Overall, women in India are increasingly taking charge of their financial futures by saving and investing in a variety of instruments tailored to their goals and risk appetites. Indian women employ diverse strategies to save throughout the year, ranging from Mutual Fund SIPs and bank Fixed Deposits (FDs), to gold to secure their children's education.

Also Read: 'I will not bow down': US President Joe Biden tells Russia's Vladimir Putin at State of the Union address 2024 Representative Mike Gallagher, the Republican chairman of the House select China committee, and Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi, the panel's top Democrat, introduced legislation to address national security concerns posed by Chinese ownership of the app. The bill would give ByteDance 165 days to divest TikTok; if it did not, app stores operated by Apple, Google and others could not legally offer TikTok or provide web hosting services to ByteDance-controlled applications.

BSE Sensex ended higher by 33.40 points or 0.05% at 74,119.39 level while the Nifty 50 closed at 22,493.55 level, up 19.50 points or 0.09%. Also Read: Stock market today: Nifty 50, Sensex hit record highs; mid, smallcaps outperform “Next week investors will take cues from the outcome of the European Central Bank (ECB) interest rate meeting and US Non-Farm Payroll data to be released on Friday.