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Bank of Baroda Balance Check Number: How to Check BOB Account Balance Online Using Different Methods
Bank of Baroda or BOB customers can check their account balance via various online and offline methods. While some people might prefer visiting a branch in their vicinity, it is not always possible to do so. If such scenarios, you can check your BOB account balance through the bank's mobile banking app, internet banking, SMS and missed call banking...
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CFTC Clears Path for Spot Crypto Trading on Regulated Platforms for the First Time
The CFTC has approved spot crypto trading on federally supervised exchanges, marking a major shift in how digital assets are regulated in the US. The decision introduces stronger oversight, clearer protections, and higher operational standards for exchanges. Industry leaders say the move will reshape institutional participation and bring the spot c...
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Bitcoin vs Tokenised Gold: CZ and Peter Schiff Ready to Face Off in Debate
Binance Blockchain Week 2025 will host a major debate between CZ and Peter Schiff, where both will discuss whether Bitcoin or tokenised gold is better suited for the evolving digital economy. The conversation comes at a time when real-world asset tokenisation is rising and institutional interest is shifting. Their contrasting views could influence ...
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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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How to Open HDFC Bank Zero Balance Account Online: Step-by-Step Guide, Eligibility, Charges, and More
Opening a new bank account can often be a hassle. You need to prepare a file with all the necessary documents, look for the bank's branch, fill out a lengthy form, and submit an application. However, various financial institutions, such as the HDFC Bank, allow customers to open bank accounts online. For example, people can open a zero-balance accou...
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Ondo Finance Receives Liechtenstein Approval to Offer ETFs, Tokenised Stocks
Ondo Global Finance has obtained regulatory approval in Liechtenstein to offer tokenised stocks and ETFs to users across more than 30 European countries. The authorisation leverages the region’s passporting system, allowing both retail and institutional investors in the EEA to access on-chain representations of traditional financial assets. The m...
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1.94 Crores Meant For Bengaluru College Students Siphoned Off By 2 Staffers
Two women, working as assistant clerks at Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bengaluru and one of their boyfriens have been arrested for allegedly misappropriating Rs 1.94 crore that was allocated for student foreign travel grants.
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What After CAT? Explore Career Options For MBA Aspirants In India
Graduates work in banks and financial institutions handling portfolios, risk assessment and corporate loans, which demand analytical expertise and sound decision-making.
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'India Proved Doubters Wrong...': IMF Chief's Praise In Global Economy Meet
IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva praised India's 'bold economic and structural reforms' - from revised direct and indirect tax laws to the mass rollout of a digital payments ecosystem - on the first day of a meeting of world financial leaders.
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Is There An AI Bubble? Financial Institutions Sound A Warning
Lingering doubts about the economic promise of artificial intelligence technology are starting to get the attention of financial institutions that raised warning flags this week about an AI investment bubble.
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Trump Says Harvard University To Settle Government Dispute For $500 Million
President Donald Trump said Tuesday his administration was close to reaching a $500 million financial settlement with Harvard under which the elite academic institution would operate trade schools.
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Action Against Sonam Wangchuk Based On Credible Inputs: Ladakh Administration
Ladakh administration on Tuesday said that the allegations of victimisation of individuals, especially Sonam Wangchuk, are baseless as the action taken against him (Sonam Wangchuk) is based on credible inputs and documents.
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Visa Direct Tests Stablecoins for Instant Cross-Border Transfers
Visa has launched a pilot programme allowing banks and financial institutions to use stablecoins like USDC and EURC for pre-funding cross-border transfers. The move aims to free up working capital, reduce reliance on traditional currency accounts, and accelerate settlement times. Wider rollout is planned in 2026.
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Opinion | Nepal Gen Z Revolt: What Should India Do?
India has to find the right balance between not interfering and not remaining indifferent, while supporting peace and stability in Nepal by offering financial and institutional assistance to the new government.
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Google Confirms Plans for GCUL Layer-1 Blockchain Project for Financial Institutions
Google Cloud has unveiled the Google Cloud Universal Ledger (GCUL), a new Layer-1 blockchain designed for financial institutions. The platform will support asset tokenisation, cross-border settlements, and Python-based smart contracts, offering a neutral foundation for banks, exchanges, and payment firms. Backed by Google Cloud’s scale, GCUL aims...
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Bank of Baroda Balance Check Number: How to Check BOB Account Balance Online Using Different Methods
Bank of Baroda or BOB customers can check their account balance via various online and offline methods. While some people might prefer visiting a branch in their vicinity, it is not always possible to do so. If such scenarios, you can check your BOB account balance through the bank's mobile banking app, internet banking, SMS and missed call banking...
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CFTC Clears Path for Spot Crypto Trading on Regulated Platforms for the First Time
The CFTC has approved spot crypto trading on federally supervised exchanges, marking a major shift in how digital assets are regulated in the US. The decision introduces stronger oversight, clearer protections, and higher operational standards for exchanges. Industry leaders say the move will reshape institutional participation and bring the spot c...
-
Bitcoin vs Tokenised Gold: CZ and Peter Schiff Ready to Face Off in Debate
Binance Blockchain Week 2025 will host a major debate between CZ and Peter Schiff, where both will discuss whether Bitcoin or tokenised gold is better suited for the evolving digital economy. The conversation comes at a time when real-world asset tokenisation is rising and institutional interest is shifting. Their contrasting views could influence ...
-
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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How to Open HDFC Bank Zero Balance Account Online: Step-by-Step Guide, Eligibility, Charges, and More
Opening a new bank account can often be a hassle. You need to prepare a file with all the necessary documents, look for the bank's branch, fill out a lengthy form, and submit an application. However, various financial institutions, such as the HDFC Bank, allow customers to open bank accounts online. For example, people can open a zero-balance accou...
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Ondo Finance Receives Liechtenstein Approval to Offer ETFs, Tokenised Stocks
Ondo Global Finance has obtained regulatory approval in Liechtenstein to offer tokenised stocks and ETFs to users across more than 30 European countries. The authorisation leverages the region’s passporting system, allowing both retail and institutional investors in the EEA to access on-chain representations of traditional financial assets. The m...
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1.94 Crores Meant For Bengaluru College Students Siphoned Off By 2 Staffers
Two women, working as assistant clerks at Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bengaluru and one of their boyfriens have been arrested for allegedly misappropriating Rs 1.94 crore that was allocated for student foreign travel grants.
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What After CAT? Explore Career Options For MBA Aspirants In India
Graduates work in banks and financial institutions handling portfolios, risk assessment and corporate loans, which demand analytical expertise and sound decision-making.
-
'India Proved Doubters Wrong...': IMF Chief's Praise In Global Economy Meet
IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva praised India's 'bold economic and structural reforms' - from revised direct and indirect tax laws to the mass rollout of a digital payments ecosystem - on the first day of a meeting of world financial leaders.
-
Is There An AI Bubble? Financial Institutions Sound A Warning
Lingering doubts about the economic promise of artificial intelligence technology are starting to get the attention of financial institutions that raised warning flags this week about an AI investment bubble.
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Trump Says Harvard University To Settle Government Dispute For $500 Million
President Donald Trump said Tuesday his administration was close to reaching a $500 million financial settlement with Harvard under which the elite academic institution would operate trade schools.
-
Action Against Sonam Wangchuk Based On Credible Inputs: Ladakh Administration
Ladakh administration on Tuesday said that the allegations of victimisation of individuals, especially Sonam Wangchuk, are baseless as the action taken against him (Sonam Wangchuk) is based on credible inputs and documents.
-
Visa Direct Tests Stablecoins for Instant Cross-Border Transfers
Visa has launched a pilot programme allowing banks and financial institutions to use stablecoins like USDC and EURC for pre-funding cross-border transfers. The move aims to free up working capital, reduce reliance on traditional currency accounts, and accelerate settlement times. Wider rollout is planned in 2026.
-
Opinion | Nepal Gen Z Revolt: What Should India Do?
India has to find the right balance between not interfering and not remaining indifferent, while supporting peace and stability in Nepal by offering financial and institutional assistance to the new government.
-
Google Confirms Plans for GCUL Layer-1 Blockchain Project for Financial Institutions
Google Cloud has unveiled the Google Cloud Universal Ledger (GCUL), a new Layer-1 blockchain designed for financial institutions. The platform will support asset tokenisation, cross-border settlements, and Python-based smart contracts, offering a neutral foundation for banks, exchanges, and payment firms. Backed by Google Cloud’s scale, GCUL aims...
