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US CFTC, FDIC Revoke Crypto-Related Restrictions for Banks: All Details
The US, under President Donald Trump, is making strides in creating a nurturing environment for the crypto sector to grow. In a fresh development, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has announced that financial institutions under its oversight no longer need prior approval to dabble in crypto-related activities. The CFTC, on the othe...
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Study Finds Grey Seals Can Track Blood Oxygen to Prevent Drowning
A study has revealed that grey seals can monitor their blood oxygen levels to determine when they need to surface for air. Researchers tested seals in controlled environments, exposing them to different oxygen and carbon dioxide levels. The findings confirmed that higher oxygen led to longer dives, while reduced oxygen shortened them. Surprisingly,...
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Rajasthan Cabinet Approves Bill Regulating Coaching Centres With 50+ Students
The Rajasthan Cabinet has approved a Bill that aims to regulate the state's coaching institutes and offer students a secure and supportive learning environment, officials said on Saturday.
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Alarming Crocodile Behaviour Shift Sparks Concern As Climate Change Takes Its Toll
Crocodiles are ectothermic or cold-blooded animals, meaning they rely on external environments to regulate their body temperature.
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Trump 2.0 Halts Pending Environmental Litigation, Sidelines Lawyers: Report
President Donald Trump vowed to cut regulation and withdrew the US from the Paris climate treaty on his first day in office.
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Pollution, Climate Change Drive Caspian Sea Towards Shrinkage
The Caspian Sea, with a coastline of over 6,437 km, has played a major role in regulating the local climate, contributing moisture and rainfall to the arid lands of Central Asia.
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US Banking Regulator Resigns After Reports Reveal Toxic Workplace Culture
A top US banking regulator offered his resignation Monday after an independent report found evidence of widespread sexual misconduct and a "patriarchal" culture at the agency he leads.
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Development Nations "Responsible For Poor State Of Environment": Minister
Hitting out at "developed nations" who press on imposing regulations on the usage of fossil fuels, Union Minister for Power and New and Renewable Energy RK Singh said these nations are responsible for the poor state of the environment at present.
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UK Admits Encryption Hurdles to Online Safety Law After WhatsApp, Signal Threaten to Pull Out
The UK has admitted there could be technical challenges in the country's upcoming Online Safety Bill which plans to allow regulator Ofcom to compel tech firms to scan their services for illegal content. WhatsApp and Signal had warned of the threat to privacy and encryption of user data posed by the UK's Online Safety Bill, even threatening to pull ...
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New Online Gaming Rules to Spur Innovation, Boost Investor Confidence
The industry on Thursday said the new rules for online gaming will spur innovation, boost investor confidence and weed out gambling platforms while making the sector globally competitive. The norms are expected to help reduce regulatory fragmentation at the state level, and foster a more stable business environment, the industry said in one voice a...
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Tencent to Maintain Cost-Cutting Measures Amid First Drop in Annual Revenue
Tencent Holdings on Thursday said it would restrict its focus to its core business, while maintinaing cost-cutting and improving efficiencies, as it reported its first drop in annual revenue to date. The world's largest video game company and operator of the WeChat messaging platform posted revenue of CNY 554.55 billion (nearly Rs. 6,65,600 crore) ...
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BIF Calls for Robust Submarine Cable Systems, Proposes New Framework for Digitalisation, Innovation
Broadband India Forum (BIF) on Tuesday underlined the need to promote competition, innovation, and investment in the domain of submarine cable landing stations, as the industry body advocated for non-discriminatory and open access to all potential seekers of international connectivity.
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6 Entities To Live Test Fraud Prevention Fintech Products: RBI
Regulatory sandbox refers to the live testing of new products or services in a controlled/test regulatory environment for which the regulators may permit certain relaxations.
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Data Lags, Revisions Make Monetary Policy's Task Challenging: RBI Deputy Governor
Reserve Bank Deputy Governor Michael Patra today said that formulating monetary policy is a challenging task in a volatile environment like the current one, given lagged data inputs, which are also frequently reviewed.
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Rupee Has Held Its Own In An Extreme Volatile Environment: RBI Governor
Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das, in his keynote address at the FIMMDA (Fixed Income Money Market And Derivatives Association Of India) annual event, said the central bank helped macroeconomic stability despite a volatile global scenario.
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US CFTC, FDIC Revoke Crypto-Related Restrictions for Banks: All Details
The US, under President Donald Trump, is making strides in creating a nurturing environment for the crypto sector to grow. In a fresh development, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has announced that financial institutions under its oversight no longer need prior approval to dabble in crypto-related activities. The CFTC, on the othe...
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Study Finds Grey Seals Can Track Blood Oxygen to Prevent Drowning
A study has revealed that grey seals can monitor their blood oxygen levels to determine when they need to surface for air. Researchers tested seals in controlled environments, exposing them to different oxygen and carbon dioxide levels. The findings confirmed that higher oxygen led to longer dives, while reduced oxygen shortened them. Surprisingly,...
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Rajasthan Cabinet Approves Bill Regulating Coaching Centres With 50+ Students
The Rajasthan Cabinet has approved a Bill that aims to regulate the state's coaching institutes and offer students a secure and supportive learning environment, officials said on Saturday.
-
Alarming Crocodile Behaviour Shift Sparks Concern As Climate Change Takes Its Toll
Crocodiles are ectothermic or cold-blooded animals, meaning they rely on external environments to regulate their body temperature.
-
Trump 2.0 Halts Pending Environmental Litigation, Sidelines Lawyers: Report
President Donald Trump vowed to cut regulation and withdrew the US from the Paris climate treaty on his first day in office.
-
Pollution, Climate Change Drive Caspian Sea Towards Shrinkage
The Caspian Sea, with a coastline of over 6,437 km, has played a major role in regulating the local climate, contributing moisture and rainfall to the arid lands of Central Asia.
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US Banking Regulator Resigns After Reports Reveal Toxic Workplace Culture
A top US banking regulator offered his resignation Monday after an independent report found evidence of widespread sexual misconduct and a "patriarchal" culture at the agency he leads.
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Development Nations "Responsible For Poor State Of Environment": Minister
Hitting out at "developed nations" who press on imposing regulations on the usage of fossil fuels, Union Minister for Power and New and Renewable Energy RK Singh said these nations are responsible for the poor state of the environment at present.
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UK Admits Encryption Hurdles to Online Safety Law After WhatsApp, Signal Threaten to Pull Out
The UK has admitted there could be technical challenges in the country's upcoming Online Safety Bill which plans to allow regulator Ofcom to compel tech firms to scan their services for illegal content. WhatsApp and Signal had warned of the threat to privacy and encryption of user data posed by the UK's Online Safety Bill, even threatening to pull ...
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New Online Gaming Rules to Spur Innovation, Boost Investor Confidence
The industry on Thursday said the new rules for online gaming will spur innovation, boost investor confidence and weed out gambling platforms while making the sector globally competitive. The norms are expected to help reduce regulatory fragmentation at the state level, and foster a more stable business environment, the industry said in one voice a...
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Tencent to Maintain Cost-Cutting Measures Amid First Drop in Annual Revenue
Tencent Holdings on Thursday said it would restrict its focus to its core business, while maintinaing cost-cutting and improving efficiencies, as it reported its first drop in annual revenue to date. The world's largest video game company and operator of the WeChat messaging platform posted revenue of CNY 554.55 billion (nearly Rs. 6,65,600 crore) ...
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BIF Calls for Robust Submarine Cable Systems, Proposes New Framework for Digitalisation, Innovation
Broadband India Forum (BIF) on Tuesday underlined the need to promote competition, innovation, and investment in the domain of submarine cable landing stations, as the industry body advocated for non-discriminatory and open access to all potential seekers of international connectivity.
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6 Entities To Live Test Fraud Prevention Fintech Products: RBI
Regulatory sandbox refers to the live testing of new products or services in a controlled/test regulatory environment for which the regulators may permit certain relaxations.
-
Data Lags, Revisions Make Monetary Policy's Task Challenging: RBI Deputy Governor
Reserve Bank Deputy Governor Michael Patra today said that formulating monetary policy is a challenging task in a volatile environment like the current one, given lagged data inputs, which are also frequently reviewed.
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Rupee Has Held Its Own In An Extreme Volatile Environment: RBI Governor
Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das, in his keynote address at the FIMMDA (Fixed Income Money Market And Derivatives Association Of India) annual event, said the central bank helped macroeconomic stability despite a volatile global scenario.
