The next frontier in finance is not a bank. It is the machinery beneath itThe financial services landscape is evolving, emphasizing the importance of software and data infrastructures. In India, digital payments a...
17 Aug, 2026, 12.48 AM IST
UAE freezes 'Desi Bling' star Satish Sanpal's assets over money laundering probeBesides the financial services accounts and digital wallets of Satish, the FIU freezing order, issued about a fortnight ago, extends to acc...
01 Aug, 2026, 11.51 PM IST
Violent crypto attacks rise as criminals hunt bigger payoutsPhysical attacks targeting cryptocurrency holders surged 33% globally in the first half of 2026, with losses soaring to $124 million. Franc...
25 Jul, 2026, 05.16 PM IST
How PayPal went from Wall Street favorite to unwilling merger targetPayPal, once a Wall Street favourite and a pioneer in digital payments, is now facing a potential $53 billion takeover bid from Stripe and ...
21 Jul, 2026, 01.54 PM IST
Global Market: PayPal takeover talks intensify as board mulls improved bidPayPal is reviewing a $53 billion takeover bid from Stripe and Advent International but considers the $60.50-per-share offer too low. Amid ...
21 Jul, 2026, 10.45 AM IST
French youth social media ban meets age check conundrumFrance's parliament is weighing a social media ban for under-15s, following in the footsteps of Australia and Indonesia, although enforceme...
21 Jul, 2026, 08.32 AM IST
How PayPal went from Wall Street favorite to unwilling merger targetThe company synonymous with digital payments this past week got a $53 billion offer to be taken private by upstart rival Stripe and buyout ...
21 Jul, 2026, 08.28 AM IST
Apple in early settlement talks with US DOJ over antitrust case, Bloomberg News reportsApple is reportedly in early settlement discussions with the U.S. Department of Justice regarding the ongoing antitrust case. This news, as...
18 Jul, 2026, 07.56 AM IST
African Proverb of the Day: “If you want to improve your memory… — Life lessons on money, trust, responsibility, financial stability and why promise is a debtAfrican Proverb of the Day highlights the meaning of “If you want to improve your memory, lend someone money.” The saying humorously reflec...
17 Jul, 2026, 05.14 PM IST
India, EU strengthen strategic partnership at 3rd TTC; announce cooperation in AI, semiconductors, clean technologiesThe European Union and India on Wednesday reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen strategic cooperation in trade, technology and security...
16 Jul, 2026, 06.31 PM IST
Taxation simplified for influencers: Correct ITR form, tax regime to grey zone areas, key checks and tax traps creators must watch out forIndian influencers and gig workers face significant tax compliance challenges. Many struggle with tracking income and claiming eligible ded...
13 Jul, 2026, 12.02 PM IST
ED sends letters rogatory abroad, seeks info on foreign operativesThe Enforcement Directorate is investigating a sophisticated transnational cyber fraud network. This syndicate used mule bank accounts and ...
13 Jul, 2026, 01.14 AM IST
This simple aluminum foil trick can help protect your contactless credit cards from unauthorized RFID scansIrish researchers demonstrated contactless card vulnerability to relay attacks. Two smartphones and WiFi can relay payment signals from a d...
10 Jul, 2026, 04.27 PM IST
Global cryptocurrency market worth $2 trillion set to collapse? What is spelling trouble for crypto firms?Crypto industry concerns have grown since March research from Alphabet's Google, one of several tech giants pioneering the technology, sugg...
08 Jul, 2026, 04.22 PM IST
Crypto firms prepare defenses as quantum threat to encryption draws nearerThe cryptocurrency industry is preparing for quantum computing threats. New research suggests quantum computers could crack encryption soon...
08 Jul, 2026, 03.51 PM IST
Fintech Airwallex secures $320 million in new funding round at $11 billion valuationFintech giant Airwallex has secured a significant $320 million funding round, valuing the company at $11 billion. This substantial investme...
26 Jun, 2026, 01.06 PM IST
Meta to end digital wallet service Novi by September 1Meta's Novi is a digital wallet that helps people send and receive money internationally -- instantly and with no fees.
03 Jul, 2022, 10.26 AM IST