HSBC, Europe’s largest bank by total assets, has announced that it will be offering custody services for tokenized securities, becoming the latest major institution to embrace digital assets. The British bank is using technology from Swiss crypto custody firm Metaco, which was recently acquired by blockchain startup Ripple, to store bonds and other securities. According…
Ancient Burial Site Challenges Ideas about Human Evolution By Pierre Herubel The act of burying the deceased has long been considered a distinctly human tradition, serving as a symbol of acknowledging a life once lived. However, a burial site dating back 200,000 years, recently discovered in South Africa, has raised questions about the truly “human”…
Over 250 million Indians are spending an average of 1.2 hours a day scrolling through short-form videos on Indian homegrown apps such as DailyHunt, Josh, Moj, Roposo and more, according to a recent report by Redseer. The survey found that 65-75% of these users are from Tier 2+ cities, indicating that these platforms have a…
Title: Scientists Propose Creation of Interstellar Network Inspired by Einstein’s Theories As human society continues to venture into space, the prospect of experiencing technical difficulties such as dead batteries or lost network connections becomes a pressing issue. In outer space, the lack of traditional solutions like calling a tow truck makes these challenges even more…
UBS Group AG began selling Additional Tier 1 (AT1) bonds, which were central to the controversy surrounding its emergency rescue of Credit Suisse, for the first time since completing the takeover. The Swiss banking giant is marketing two tranches of U.S. dollar AT1 bonds, including a non-call five-year offering around a 10% yield and a…
Indian badminton star Lakshya Sen has made a plea to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Minister Anurag Thakur, and Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar to resolve his visa issues. As he gears up to participate in the Japan and China Opens, Sen’s team applied for a Japan visa on October 30 and has still…
Seven, a homegrown consumer electronics startup, has launched a new smart wearable ring called ‘7 Ring’. The ring, crafted with premium Zirconia Ceramic material, comes in seven different sizes, providing a comfortable and customized fit for all users. With seamless and hassle-free payment technology, users can easily make transactions with a simple tap. The 7…
India’s IT services sector, which has been a major source of employment in the country, is facing a significant slowdown in hiring. According to Info Edge, the company behind Naukri job portal, major IT services companies are experiencing a sharp decline in hiring activity. This trend is expected to persist throughout the fiscal year, with…
As Diwali approaches, jewelers are enticing customers with offers to make gold buying more appealing on the festive occasion of Dhanteras. Whether it’s free 1 gm gold coins with purchases or discounts on making charges, jewelers are pulling out all the stops to attract consumers. However, experts caution that while buying gold for personal use…
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s one-day trip to Israel has highlighted a negative turn in Russia’s previously neutral stance on the Israel-Hamas conflict. Initially, Russia had called for calm and a cease-fire. However, as the number of Palestinian casualties grew, so did Russia’s criticism of Israel’s actions. This shift in Russia’s position can be linked to…
