Hong Kong is positioning itself as crypto’s global connector, says lawmaker Johnny Ng

Johnny Ng is not interested in zero-sum crypto politics. As regulators in Washington, Beijing and elsewhere in Asia chart their own paths for digital assets, the Hong Kong legislator is focused on something else entirely: building connective tissue between markets, technologies, and jurisdictions that rarely move in sync. Representing the technology sector in Hong Kong’s…

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Gold, silver prices in free fall! Silver hits lower circuit at Rs 2.65 lakh in futures trade; ‘overspeeding leads to a crash’

Gold, silver prices crash (AI image) Gold, silver prices continue to decline! Gold and silver prices have been crashing in the last two trading sessions, plunging drastically from record highs, raising questions about whether the bull run is over and if the volatility is here to stay.Silver prices have dropped by 26,273 per kg, or…

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‘Alternative govt’: Shashi Tharoor on his vision of Congress’ role; dismisses rift rumours | India News

Shashi Tharoor (PTI image) NEW DELHI: Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Sunday dismissed speculation of a rift within the party, asserting that he is on the same page with Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi. The statement comes after a recent closed-door meeting with the party’s top leadership.Referring to…

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16th Finance Commission retains 41% tax share for states; pushes output-linked spending and fiscal discipline

Finance Commission submits report to President Murmu (Photo credit- PTI ) The 16th Finance Commission has recommended retaining states’ share in the divisible pool of central taxes at 41 per cent, while pitching for outcome-based spending, greater transparency in tax devolution data and stronger fiscal discipline at the state level. The panel said there is…

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Bitcoin’s ‘hopium’ for bulls is over and this weekend’s slide may be just the beginning

Bitcoin’s price sank sharply over the weekend, sliding below $78,000 — its lowest level since April — as profit-taking collided with thinning liquidity and a scarcity of fresh buyers. Traders told CoinDesk that a rally once backed by corporate demand, particularly from Strategy’s (MSTR) bitcoin purchases, has run out of steam, leaving markets vulnerable to…

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Mamata Banerjee moves Supreme Court against Bengal SIR; Election Commission and state poll body made parties in case | India News

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee NEW DELHI: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee has approached the Supreme Court challenging the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the poll-bound state, PTI reported on Sunday.Banerjee filed the petition on January 28, naming the Election Commission of India (ECI) and the chief electoral officer of…

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Rupee, gold and silver under close watch, Budget strengthens long-term growth outlook, says DEA Secretary

Department of Economic Affairs (DEA) Secretary Anuradha Thakur (Photo-ANI) The Centre and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) are closely tracking movements in the rupee and fluctuations in gold and silver prices, while remaining ready to deploy policy tools to maintain macroeconomic stability, Department of Economic Affairs (DEA) Secretary Anuradha Thakur said, ANI reported.“As far…

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