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Many countries came up with national strategic priorities for digital assets, licensing and regulation in 2025. Even in India, authorities are now turning a sharper eye on topics like stablecoins, with conversations about their relevance to real-world asset organization. Encouraged by these developments, SB Seker, APAC head, Binance, spoke business line about the future potential […]
Crypto markets marked a clear inflection point in 2025, with institutional participation, regulatory advances and macro-related trading redefining price formation and market behavior, while expectations for 2026 point to more stable volatility, deeper financial integration and broader institutional and government involvement in digital assets. Giottus CEO Vikram Subburaj emphasized that 2025 marked a transition from […]
Kiran Jagannath of AWS India said the focus is shifting from productivity to ‘agentic AI’, where autonomous agents perform complex business tasks | Photo credit: iStockphoto Indian financial institutions are quickly moving beyond the proof-of-concept (POC) stage with generative AI and are now widely deploying the technology to drive revenue growth rather than just cost […]
Original oil painting of: Grandfather’s wife Readers: I found this edition of Grandfather Says in my inbox earlier this year. Dave sent it to me on Christmas Day 2023 – which is probably why I overlooked it, as I’m usually away from my emails during the Christmas holidays. Anyway, I thought it would be appropriate […]
I have a confession. I normally spend a lot of time emphasizing the importance of cultivating habits that reduce your desire to spend money. But I have one habit that makes me want to spend more money. It’s a practice – something I do almost every day – that convinces me that my current lifestyle […]
Image source: Pexels Many couples say they avoid talking about money because the conversations feel awkward or stressful. Both retirees and younger couples admit that they often wait for a crisis to spark discussion. Winter is a season when financial pressures increase, making these problems harder to ignore. Partners who avoid conversations about money often […]
Image source: Pexels Many borrowers are opening their student loan accounts this year only to find numbers that don’t add up. Some say their balances increased unexpectedly, while others report missing payments or incorrect interest calculations. Winter is a season when financial assessments are common, making these discrepancies especially noticeable. Older adults who go to […]
Image source: Pexels Many people are opening their credit card accounts this winter to find that their limits have been quietly reduced. Retirees and middle-income households say they had no late payments, no major spending changes and no warnings before the drop. Winter is a season when people rely more heavily on credit for travel, […]
Image source: Shutterstock Many older adults say their cable bills unexpectedly increased right after the holidays, leaving them confused and frustrated. Retirees who thought their monthly rate was fixed are discovering new charges, higher costs or expired promotional prices. Winter is a season when seniors spend more time indoors, making cable and internet services especially […]
Image source: Shutterstock A growing number of Americans say they have lost interest in the traditional 9-5 lifestyle and have turned to side hustles instead. Many older adults want more flexibility, less stress, and work that matches their energy levels and personal goals. Winter is a season when people reassess their routines, making it a […]
