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Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio. TRON (TRX) has experienced relatively stable price movement over the past week, fluctuating within a narrow range between $0.276 and $0.272. At the time of writing, the token is trading at $0.2729, reflecting a weekly decline of approximately 1.5%. However, zooming out reveals a broader uptrend, with TRX gaining nearly 12% over the past month, indicating growing market interest amid a backdrop of increased on-chain activity. An assessment of TRON's network-level data suggests the blockchain is experiencing a surge in usage. According to a recent analysis published on CryptoQuant's QuickTake platform by contributor Darkfost, daily transaction volume on the TRON network has crossed the 8 million mark, a notable increase from earlier this year. This growth in network transactions is considered a critical indicator of underlying demand and user engagement, which could influence market sentiment around the asset. Darkfost noted that TRON's monthly average for daily transactions has seen consistent growth, with recent data showing a roughly 2 million increase in average daily transactions since February. The network is now processing over 8 million transactions per day, marking a more than 30% rise over the past four months. Importantly, a large share of these transactions is occurring outside centralized exchanges, pointing to the growing utility of the blockchain for peer-to-peer transfers and decentralized application (dApp) usage. This shift away from centralized platforms may reflect increased interest in TRON's native ecosystem services and its competitive yield offerings. As more users interact directly with the network, transaction-based liquidity grows, which can contribute to stronger economic activity across the TRON protocol. Darkfost emphasized that this trend of non-exchange transactions is a positive signal for the blockchain's real-world usage and investor adoption. In a separate update, CryptoQuant analyst Cryptoonchain highlighted that both the 50-day and 100-day moving averages for active addresses on the TRON network have hit their highest levels to date. This sustained rise in active wallet participation suggests a growing user base that is consistently interacting with the blockchain. While TRX's price has not fully kept pace with the uptick in address activity, historical trends suggest that increased user engagement often precedes upward price movement. The correlation between active address growth and price performance continues to be an area of interest. With momentum building across multiple on-chain indicators, there is a likelihood that TRON may be positioned for further gains if current trends hold. Featured image created with DALL-E, Chart from TradingView
Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio. Michael Saylor has just purchased 525 more Bitcoins, increasing Strategy's total BTC holdings to 638,985, valued at approximately $73B. Anchored in Saylor's thesis that Bitcoin is superior to gold, Strategy has parked its cash reserves in $BTC, shielding itself from inflation and currency fluctuations. Despite a recent dip in the Strategy's stock price, several companies and some US states are considering similar moves with their own treasuries. Strategy's massive $BTC buy ha ...Read More >
India formally adopted an inflation targeting (IT) framework in 2016, following the recommendations of the Urjit Patel Committee in 2014 and the subsequent Monetary Policy Framework Agreement of 2015 between the Government and the Reserve Bank of India. The idea of a Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) with an inflation-targeting mandate had already been put forward by the Financial Sector Legislative Reforms Commission (FSLRC) in 2013, chaired by Justice BN Srikrishna. Since its formal adoption in 2016, the RBI has adopted the target rate of 4 per cent with a tolerance band of ± 2 per cent. Howe ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 2 (ANI): Building on the momentum towards the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025, Asia's largest digital technology forum scheduled to be held in October this year, IMC on Tuesday organised a roadshow in Bengaluru, a release said. Organised by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI), IMC 2025 has put a major focus on Bengaluru as a critical launchpad, reflecting the city's thriving startup ecosystem and leadership in deep-tech advancement. Also Read | Nothing Phone 3 Price, Specifications and Features ...Read More >
Jaipur: Police in Didwana have stepped up their probe into a cross-border smuggling case in which they arrested two arms and drug smugglers on June 27 for supplying Austrian Glock and Chinese Norinco pistols. It has emerged that the case has links to a massive Rs 300-crore heroin consignment seized by Punjab's Amritsar police near the India-Pakistan border in Barmer on June 30. Canada-based Joben Kaler was identified as the main overseas handler of the heroin consignment. Didwana-Kuchaman police had arrested Mohammad Ilyas from Khunkhuna and Amarjeet Singh Takhar, alias Prince, from Jalandhar ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 11: With the crypto market poised for recovery, traders are turning their attention to tokens expected to deliver exponential gains. While Solana (SOL) and Cardano (ADA) are flashing signs of strength, their upside may be limited to moderate gains. In contrast, Little Pepe (LILPEPE), a meme coin with infrastructure, is being tipped for a possible 2,000% breakout by the end of Q4 2025. Little Pepe (LILPEPE): A New Meme Giant with 2,000% Upside Potential Amid the buzz around Layer-1 and Layer-2 ecosystems, a meme coin is quietly rising, and it's not just about laughs. L ...Read More >
MUMBAI: The Indian equity indices opened lower on Friday as heavyweights like Axis Bank and Bharti Airtel were among the top losers in the BSE benchmark. At 9.25 am, Sensex was down 171 points or 0.21 per cent at 82, 087 and Nifty was down 35 points or 0.14 per cent at 25, 075. In the Sensex pack, M&M, Tata Steel, Power Grid, L&T, UltraTech Cement, Infosys, Tata Motors, BEL, NTPC, TCS, Trent and Maruti Suzuki were top gainers. Axis Bank, Bharti Airtel, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Tech Mahindra , HDFC Bank, Eternal (Zomato), HUL, Sun Pharma, Bajaj Finance, ICICI Bank, Titan and Bajaj Finserv ...Read More >
BHUBANESWAR: In a significant move poised to reshape Odisha's digital economy, the state government on Thursday announced the launch of the Integrated Global Financial Technology Capability Hub (I-GFTCH) in the city. Being set up in collaboration with Singapore-based Global Finance and Technology Network (GFTN) and the Asian Institute of Digital Finance (AIDF) at the National University of Singapore (NUS), this first-of-its-kind FinTech capability centre will make over 7,000 graduates job-ready ...Read More >
Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio. Adoption of Bitcoin and Ethereum is poised to take a significant step forward as Charles Schwab introduces direct trading for both assets on its platform. As one of the largest financial institutions in the world, managing trillions in client assets, Schwab's entry into the crypto space represents a major bridge between traditional finance and digital assets. A $12 trillion asset, Charles Schwab, is preparing to launch direct Bitcoin and Ethereum trading for users. Crypto comme ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 6 (PTI) PhonePe on Friday said it has acquired the IP of GSPay -- a proprietary technology stack from conversational engagement platform Gupshup -- to enable UPI-based payments on new feature phones. The company in a statement said it plans to customise the stack and launch its own UPI payment app for new feature phones in India in the next few quarters. Also Read | How To Activate Your UAN Online? Step-by-Step Guide As EPFO Extends Activation Deadline to June 30, 2025. The new app will offer essential UPI features such as peer-to-peer transfers, offline QR payments, and rece ...Read More >
Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio. The StakeStone (STO) price has surged by over 500% in the past week, drawing attention to the token's ecosystem. The altcoin's rally comes ahead of a significant token unlock, which could put selling pressure on the token and drive its price down. The StakeStone (STO) price has surged by over 500% in the last week amid bullish fundamentals in its ecosystem, as noted by market analyst Neel. One of these developments includes StakeStone's launch of version 2.0 of its protocol ear ...Read More >
Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio. Ripple is back in the spotlight following a strategic move involving trillions in payment flows, sparking speculation about a potential breakout in XRP price. The development reflects Ripple strengthening its ties to the global banking infrastructure. Ultimately, the true significance lies in how this expanded access could influence XRP's role in real-world financial transactions over time. Ripple's expansion stems from its $1 billion acquisition in 2025 of a treasury managemen ...Read More >
New Delhi: The ongoing geopolitical conflicts in West Asia are beginning to exert a measurable impact on India's aviation sector, affecting both airlines and airports through rising fuel costs, operational disruptions, and revenue uncertainties, according to an analysis by EY India. The report highlights that nearly 20 per cent of global jet fuel supply is linked to the Middle East, making the region critical for aviation economics. As a result, volatility in fuel prices has once again emerged as the most significant cost factor for airlines. Click here to track live developments on Iran war ...Read More >
Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio. On Monday, ALT5 Sigma, a fintech company specializing in blockchain infrastructure, unveiled plans to establish a crypto treasury focusing on the World Liberty Financial (WLFI) project -- a venture backed by the Trump family. The announcement, however, was met with a swift and negative reaction from investors, resulting in a significant drop in the company's stock price. ALT5 Sigma, which trades on Nasdaq under the ticker name "ATLS", aims to raise $1.5 billion to become the f ...Read More >
PwC India-Unified Fintech Forum report warns India's fast-growing FinTech sector faces major cybersecurity challenges. With over 10,200 firms and rapid digital expansion, the report stresses that cybersecurity must be embedded in every innovation. Mumbai (Maharashtra): India's rapidly expanding FinTech industry is facing growing cybersecurity risks even as it cements its position as a global leader in digital finance, noted a report by PwC India and the Unified Fintech Forum (UFF). The report, t ...Read More >
Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio. Pump.fun, the Solana-based platform enabling users to easily launch and trade custom tokens -- especially meme coins -- has just marked a historic milestone. On Saturday, Pump.fun raised over $500 million during its highly anticipated PUMP token public sale. In an astonishing show of demand, the sale sold out in only 12 minutes, highlighting the project's explosive growth and rising popularity across the crypto space. Designed for accessibility, Pump.fun allows virtually anyone ...Read More >
India's Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU-IND) has taken decisive action against 25 offshore cryptocurrency exchanges, issuing compliance notices for failing to meet India's anti-money laundering (AML) requirements. The FIU confirmed that these platforms have not registered under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, a regulatory framework extended to Virtual Digital Asset (VDA) service providers since March 2023. According to officials, the exchanges were actively servicing Indian users without authorization, raising concerns over the potential misuse of digital assets for mone ...Read More >
Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio. While the broader crypto market experienced a downturn with a 2.7% decline in total market cap over the past 24 hours, TRON (TRX) managed to move in the opposite direction. TRX recorded a 0.6% gain during the same timeframe, bringing its current trading price to $0.2788. Zooming out to a weekly view, TRON has posted a 2.4% increase, standing out among major assets amid an otherwise lukewarm market. This movement has caught the attention of on-chain analysts tracking deeper sign ...Read More >
Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio. A single wallet that has sat untouched since 2011 jolted the market overnight, wiring 40,009 BTC -- worth roughly $4.68 billion at prevailing prices -- to New York‑based trading giant Galaxy Digital. The address had held 80,009 BTC in total and had never previously moved funds in the modern era. According to on‑chain sleuth Lookonchain, "the Bitcoin OG with 80,009 BTC ($9.46 B) has transferred 40,009 BTC ($4.68 B) to Galaxy Digital," and Galaxy "has directly deposited 6,000 B ...Read More >
Bengaluru, 29 September 2025: Axis Bank, one of the largest private sector banks in India, in collaboration with Freecharge, has unveiled Credit on UPI with Gold Loans - India's first gold-backed credit line accessible through the Unified Payments Interface (UPI). This innovative product is designed to unlock the economic potential of gold assets, especially for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), self-employed entrepreneurs and merchants across both urban and rural India. Credit on UPI with Gold Loans enables customers to access instant credit against their gold holdings. The produc ...Read More >
Venture capital investments in India rose to approximately USD 16 billion in 2025, marking continued growth despite global economic challenges. The increase in funding was broad-based, driven by deals below USD 50 million and larger transactions exceeding USD 250 million. Technology sectors like fintech and SaaS led the way. Despite a global slowdown, India's venture capital sector thrived in 2025, with investments reaching around USD 16 billion, a second consecutive year of growth, according to ...Read More >
Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio. An XRP analyst has outlined the dramatic changes that could happen for the cryptocurrency as Ripple positions itself to integrate with a massive $12.5 trillion payments ecosystem. In a detailed post on X, the analyst highlighted Ripple's $1 billion acquisition of GTreasury, which the crypto company has since rebranded as Ripple Treasury. This strategic takeover now grants Ripple access to an extensive network of traditional banks and a massive payment volume, which the expert be ...Read More >
India's financial system is absorbing the West Asia conflict in ways that are not immediately visible on balance sheets, but are silently building under the surface. | Image: Bloomberg As the US-Iran-Israel war continues into its second month with no clear end in sight, the economic fallout for India is no longer just about oil spikes or headline volatility. India's financial system is absorbing the West Asia conflict in ways that are not immediately visible on balance sheets, but are silently b ...Read More >
Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio. Millions of users spend hours each day engaged with mobile games, chat communities, and social platforms. They expect seamless interfaces, immediate feedback, and enjoyment. FUNToken has identified this audience and engineered an onboarding flow that bridges the gap between Web2 familiarity and Web3 opportunity. With in-app rewards, intuitive chat-based engagement, and a proven free-to-play model, FUNToken stands out as a project creating an accessible entry point into crypto. ...Read More >
Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio. Ripple is taking another bold step toward mainstream finance by extending the reach of its Interledger Protocol into the SWIFT network, regarded as the backbone of global payments. By enabling interoperability between two of the most influential payment ecosystems, Ripple is positioning XRP as a key player in the future of international money movement. The strategy for mainstream adoption of the XRP Ledger (XRPL) and its native asset, XRP, is intricately linked to the Interledg ...Read More >
Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio. Following speculation regarding a potential return, Changpeng Zhao, known as CZ, the co-founder and former CEO of Binance, has sparked discussions about the implications of his recent presidential pardon for the exchange's operations in the United States. Industry observers suggest that this major development for CZ and Binance as a whole could pave the way for Zhao to resume leadership roles and consolidate Binance's US operations. According to Bloomberg, the company is explo ...Read More >
Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio. A powerful message has emerged from a recent episode of the Good Evening Crypto YouTube show that urged XRP holders to rethink their exit strategy ahead of what may be one of the most pivotal crypto cycles yet. Host Abdullah Nassif "Abs" issued a strong caution against selling XRP by pointing to a combination of regulatory progress and tokenization of real-world assets as signs that the current cycle may just be getting started for the XRP price. Abs amplified a sentiment shar ...Read More >
Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio. The on-chain ecosystem of Ethereum has recently been rocked by a wave of scams and rug pulls, creating a period that many are describing as a bloodbath. While the underlying technology of the ETH blockchain remains robust and secure, the sheer volume of malicious projects and deceptive schemes is taking a significant toll on retail investor confidence. The Ethereum on-chain ecosystem has been plagued by scams and rug pulls, resulting in significant financial losses and, more im ...Read More >
Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio. Qatar National Bank (QNB) has started using JPMorgan's Kinexys payments platform for US dollar corporate flows, bringing on-chain settlement to clients in the country. According to JPMorgan, the move went live in March 2025. Based on reports, the Doha lender will now be able to move US dollar payments around the clock, removing the usual business-hour cutoffs that delay transfers. The system operates 24/7 and can settle some transfers in as little as two minutes, a speed level ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) The National Stock Exchange (NSE) on Wednesday said it has partnered with Indian Gas Exchange Ltd (IGX) to introduce exchange-traded derivatives based on domestic natural gas prices. As part of the collaboration, NSE will launch natural gas futures contracts linked to IGX's benchmark price index -- Gas IndeX of India (GIXI), reflecting pricing based on actual trades on the IGX platform. In a statement, the exchange said it has received approval from markets regulator Sebi to launch Indian natural gas futures, with the launch date to be announced shortly. The proposed ...Read More >
Aave, the leading decentralized finance (DeFi) lending and borrowing protocol, has integrated new oracles from Chaos Labs to automate its risk management system. This is the first time in the protocol's history that DAO has approved the use of a second Oracle network beyond Chainlink. Aave is the biggest lending protocol with $18.44 billion in total value locked (TVL), according to DefiLIama. Generally, Oracles feed external data and information to smart contracts, including the prices of assets. According to the source, the oracles, known as Edge Risk Oracles, will enable real-time changes ...Read More >