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Crypto Traders Remain Cautious Amidst Tight Liquidity and Mixed Global Cues
Crypto markets traded cautiously on Friday as Bitcoin and Ethereum remained range-bound amid tight liquidity and mixed global signals. Investors stayed defensive ahead of key central bank decisions, while altcoins lagged due to weak volumes and limited risk appetite. Analysts said macro uncertainty and uneven liquidity continue to shape near-term p...
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EU To Indefinitely Freeze Russian Assets, Removing Obstacle To Ukraine Loan
The European Union looked set on Friday to indefinitely freeze Russian central bank assets held in Europe, removing a big obstacle to using the cash to help Ukraine defend itself against Moscow's invasion.
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"Russian Oil Wasn't An Issue": Raghuram Rajan's Take On US Tariffs On India
The import of Russian oil was not the central reason for the Donald Trump administration's imposition of a hefty 50 per cent tariff on Indian goods in the United States, according to former Reserve Bank Governor Raghuram Rajan.
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RBI Slashes Repo Rate By 25 Basis Points To 5.25%, Loans To Get Cheaper
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has slashed its repo rate by 25 basis points from 5.5% to 5.25%, the central bank's governor Sanjay Malhotra announced this morning.
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Nepal Issues Rs 100 Currency Notes With New Map. It Has 3 Indian Territories
Nepal's central bank on Thursday issued new Rs 100 currency notes featuring a revised map that includes the Kalapani, Lipulekh and Limpiyadhura territories, the regions India maintains belong to it.
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World's Central Banks Are Wary Of AI, Struggling To Quit The Dollar: Survey
Artificial Intelligence is not a core part of operations at most of the world's central banks and digital assets are off the table, according to a survey released on Wednesday by the Official Monetary and Financial Institutions Forum.
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Android Devices Vulnerable to New ‘Sturnus’ Malware That Attacks Bank Apps, Bypass E2E Encryption: Report
Android devices are vulnerable to a newly identified Android Banking Trojan, called Sturnus, according to a report. The malware was found by MTI Security researchers. It is said to be targeting Android users primarily in the Southern and Central European countries. It is designed to give remote access to attackers, replicate banking apps' login pag...
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Why Nepal's Banknotes Now Come From China, Not India
Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), the central bank of the country, sent a letter of intent to China Banknote Printing and Minting Corporation (CBPMC) on Friday to design, print and supply 430 million pieces of Nepal's Rs 1,000 denomination banknotes.
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Maharashtra Reserves 70% Jobs In District Cooperative Banks For Locals
In a move aimed at encouraging local employment, the Maharashtra government has directed that 70 per cent of jobs in District Central Cooperative Banks (DCCBs) be reserved for candidates domiciled in the respective districts.
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"Farmers Must Develop Habit Of Repaying Loans": Ajit Pawar
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has asked farmers to try to repay bank loans if they can, and not wait for a bailout every time.
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French Lawmakers to Review Proposal to Ban CBDC, Support Bitcoin Reserve and Crypto Oversight
France’s lawmakers are set to debate a motion that seeks to block the European Central Bank’s digital euro proposal and create a national Bitcoin reserve. The initiative, led by Éric Ciotti and UDR members, aims to safeguard privacy, encourage euro-pegged stablecoins, and tighten oversight under MiCA regulations.
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On Camera, Masked Israeli Settlers' "Brutal Ambush" On Palestinian Farmers
A Palestinian woman was critically injured after a masked Jewish settler attacked her with a stick in the central West Bank's Turmus Ayya village.
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RBI to Introduce Pilot for Deposit Tokenisation Using CBDC Layer: Report
The Reserve Bank of India is set to begin a pilot for deposit tokenisation, leveraging the wholesale CBDC as its base. The initiative will test blockchain-based deposits for improved speed, security, and transparency in regulated financial markets. Officials also plan to explore tokenising money market instruments, including commercial papers, as p...
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RBI-Backed Digital Currency to Be Launched in India, Union Minister Piyush Goyal Says
The country will launch an RBI-backed digital currency to discourage unbacked cryptocurrencies. Union Minister Piyush Goyal said heavy taxation will deter risky tokens, while the new digital rupee enables faster, traceable payments. Experts see the move as a shift from a "tax-and-tolerate" approach to stricter oversight, favouring compliance-aligne...
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RBI Keeps Repo Rate Unchanged At 5.5% For Second Consecutive Time
The central bank had cut the repo rate by a total of 100 basis points in the first half of 2025, but paused at its previous meeting in August.
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Crypto Traders Remain Cautious Amidst Tight Liquidity and Mixed Global Cues
Crypto markets traded cautiously on Friday as Bitcoin and Ethereum remained range-bound amid tight liquidity and mixed global signals. Investors stayed defensive ahead of key central bank decisions, while altcoins lagged due to weak volumes and limited risk appetite. Analysts said macro uncertainty and uneven liquidity continue to shape near-term p...
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EU To Indefinitely Freeze Russian Assets, Removing Obstacle To Ukraine Loan
The European Union looked set on Friday to indefinitely freeze Russian central bank assets held in Europe, removing a big obstacle to using the cash to help Ukraine defend itself against Moscow's invasion.
-
"Russian Oil Wasn't An Issue": Raghuram Rajan's Take On US Tariffs On India
The import of Russian oil was not the central reason for the Donald Trump administration's imposition of a hefty 50 per cent tariff on Indian goods in the United States, according to former Reserve Bank Governor Raghuram Rajan.
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RBI Slashes Repo Rate By 25 Basis Points To 5.25%, Loans To Get Cheaper
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has slashed its repo rate by 25 basis points from 5.5% to 5.25%, the central bank's governor Sanjay Malhotra announced this morning.
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Nepal Issues Rs 100 Currency Notes With New Map. It Has 3 Indian Territories
Nepal's central bank on Thursday issued new Rs 100 currency notes featuring a revised map that includes the Kalapani, Lipulekh and Limpiyadhura territories, the regions India maintains belong to it.
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World's Central Banks Are Wary Of AI, Struggling To Quit The Dollar: Survey
Artificial Intelligence is not a core part of operations at most of the world's central banks and digital assets are off the table, according to a survey released on Wednesday by the Official Monetary and Financial Institutions Forum.
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Android Devices Vulnerable to New ‘Sturnus’ Malware That Attacks Bank Apps, Bypass E2E Encryption: Report
Android devices are vulnerable to a newly identified Android Banking Trojan, called Sturnus, according to a report. The malware was found by MTI Security researchers. It is said to be targeting Android users primarily in the Southern and Central European countries. It is designed to give remote access to attackers, replicate banking apps' login pag...
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Why Nepal's Banknotes Now Come From China, Not India
Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), the central bank of the country, sent a letter of intent to China Banknote Printing and Minting Corporation (CBPMC) on Friday to design, print and supply 430 million pieces of Nepal's Rs 1,000 denomination banknotes.
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Maharashtra Reserves 70% Jobs In District Cooperative Banks For Locals
In a move aimed at encouraging local employment, the Maharashtra government has directed that 70 per cent of jobs in District Central Cooperative Banks (DCCBs) be reserved for candidates domiciled in the respective districts.
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"Farmers Must Develop Habit Of Repaying Loans": Ajit Pawar
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has asked farmers to try to repay bank loans if they can, and not wait for a bailout every time.
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French Lawmakers to Review Proposal to Ban CBDC, Support Bitcoin Reserve and Crypto Oversight
France’s lawmakers are set to debate a motion that seeks to block the European Central Bank’s digital euro proposal and create a national Bitcoin reserve. The initiative, led by Éric Ciotti and UDR members, aims to safeguard privacy, encourage euro-pegged stablecoins, and tighten oversight under MiCA regulations.
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On Camera, Masked Israeli Settlers' "Brutal Ambush" On Palestinian Farmers
A Palestinian woman was critically injured after a masked Jewish settler attacked her with a stick in the central West Bank's Turmus Ayya village.
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RBI to Introduce Pilot for Deposit Tokenisation Using CBDC Layer: Report
The Reserve Bank of India is set to begin a pilot for deposit tokenisation, leveraging the wholesale CBDC as its base. The initiative will test blockchain-based deposits for improved speed, security, and transparency in regulated financial markets. Officials also plan to explore tokenising money market instruments, including commercial papers, as p...
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RBI-Backed Digital Currency to Be Launched in India, Union Minister Piyush Goyal Says
The country will launch an RBI-backed digital currency to discourage unbacked cryptocurrencies. Union Minister Piyush Goyal said heavy taxation will deter risky tokens, while the new digital rupee enables faster, traceable payments. Experts see the move as a shift from a "tax-and-tolerate" approach to stricter oversight, favouring compliance-aligne...
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RBI Keeps Repo Rate Unchanged At 5.5% For Second Consecutive Time
The central bank had cut the repo rate by a total of 100 basis points in the first half of 2025, but paused at its previous meeting in August.
