Interview: ‘No one, not even us, can see what you are doing’ — NymVPN’s CSO ahead of launch

Privacy-focused firm Nym, backed by a16z and other investors, has introduced its zero-knowledge payment system along with a perpetual token buyback model. Nym’s decentralized DePIN payments system and token buyback are now live for public testing. The company’s NymVPN, initially unveiled in November 2023, is set for a commercial launch on March 13, 2025. We… Continue reading Interview: ‘No one, not even us, can see what you are doing’ — NymVPN’s CSO ahead of launch

Record-high gold prices keep Indian investors hooked—what’s next?

India’s retail demand for gold jewelry has been significantly impacted by the surge in gold prices to new all-time highs since the beginning of the year, the World Gold Council said. Despite record-high prices putting pressure on jewelry demand, interest in gold investment is expected to stay strong, the council said.  “The financial year-end dynamics,… Continue reading Record-high gold prices keep Indian investors hooked—what’s next?

Standard Chartered to repurchase $1.5B in shares after reporting 18% profit surge

Standard Chartered announced a $1.5 billion share buyback on Friday alongside an upgraded earnings target, following an 18% surge in annual profit, Reuters reported. The bank attributed the strong performance to record growth in its wealth management division and robust market activity. The London-based lender reported a pre-tax profit of $6 billion for 2024, marking… Continue reading Standard Chartered to repurchase $1.5B in shares after reporting 18% profit surge

Bitcoin surges to $98,000, Solana and Ethereum rise while XRP slides

The cryptocurrency market saw mixed movements on February 21, with Bitcoin (BTC) crossing the $98,000 mark, while Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL) posted modest gains. The total global crypto market capitalization stood at $3.23 trillion, rising nearly 1% from the previous day. Meanwhile, total market volume surged by 8% to $90.13 billion, highlighting heightened trading… Continue reading Bitcoin surges to $98,000, Solana and Ethereum rise while XRP slides

Meta executives eligible for 200% salary bonus under new pay structure

Meta executives are set to receive significantly larger bonuses this year, even as the company implements layoffs affecting 5% of its workforce. According to a corporate filing on Thursday, Meta’s board approved an increase in the target bonus percentage for its executive compensation plan. Under the new structure, top executives can earn up to 200%… Continue reading Meta executives eligible for 200% salary bonus under new pay structure

Alibaba shares surge 11% in Hong Kong as strong earnings fuel China’s e-commerce rebound

Alibaba shares soared in Hong Kong on Friday, climbing as much as 11% after the Chinese tech giant reported robust quarterly earnings. The strong performance was driven by growth in its cloud intelligence and e-commerce segments, signaling a broader recovery in China’s digital economy. The stock was last trading 9.18% higher, reflecting investor confidence in… Continue reading Alibaba shares surge 11% in Hong Kong as strong earnings fuel China’s e-commerce rebound

Chinese stocks surge on AI optimism, nearing three-year highs

Hong Kong-listed Chinese stocks extended their recent rally on Friday, fueled by growing optimism surrounding the nation’s advancements in artificial intelligence and renewed confidence in the market’s overall prospects. The Hang Seng China Enterprises Index jumped as much as 3.1% on Friday, inching closer to surpassing an October peak following a recent stimulus push. Breaching… Continue reading Chinese stocks surge on AI optimism, nearing three-year highs

Elon Musk presents Indian PM Modi with a Starship heatshield tile from space

India’s growing role in the global space economy took centre stage as Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk in Washington. While much of the media attention focused on a symbolic exchange—a heatshield tile from SpaceX’s Starship spacecraft—the meeting underscored deeper strategic interests. The discussions revolved around artificial intelligence, sustainable… Continue reading Elon Musk presents Indian PM Modi with a Starship heatshield tile from space