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The introduction of BitVM smart contracts has marked a significant milestone in the path for scalability and programmability of Bitcoin. Rooted in the original BitVM protocol, Bitlayer’s Finality Bridge introduces the first version of the protocol live on testnet, which is a good starting point for realizing the promises of the Bitcoin Renaissance or “Season 2”. Follow GG on X Unlike earlier BTC bridges that often required reliance on centralized entities or questionable trust assumptions, the Finality Bridge leverages a blend of BitVM smart contracts, fraud proofs, and zero-knowledge proofs. This combination not only enhances security but also significantly reduces…

(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) An Assam police team has arrived in Pune to serve a summons to comedian Samay Raina in connection with a case filed over his YouTube reality show India’s Got Latent, according to PTI.The case, registered in Guwahati on Monday, alleges that the show promoted obscenity, sparking widespread outrage following controversial remarks by YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia aka ‘Beer Biceps’.Samay Raina Speaks Out, DELETES All India’s Got Latent Videos From YouTube: ‘Too Much To Handle’Ranveer Allahbadia’s comments about parents and sex on the show led to multiple complaints, resulting in legal action against him, Raina, and other participants, including…

By Terry Ashton, updated February 10, 2025The best cryptocurrency investment opportunities often present themselves in seasons of intense market volatility. At the moment, Solana has the attention of many forward-thinking investors as it struggles to hold the $300 mark. This level is a major resistance and it has proven itself to be a major barrier in Solana’s bullish rally. While this unique ecosystem remains a dominant force in the crypto space, strategic concerns about the intermittent network congestion and subtle increase in transaction costs have pushed investors to begin to seek out novel projects with high prospects. As the battle for dominance…

Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakravarthy. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Eyebrows were raised when India announced five spinners in the team for the ICC Champions Trophy. Historically, the pitches in Dubai do not overly favour spinners. However, the venue has also just got done with the month-long ILT20 league which may have left the pitches tired and more amenable to spin. Predominantly, though, India’s spinner-heavy squad was chosen to lengthen the batting lineup, TOI has learnt.The trend emerging from head coach Gautam Gambhir’s tenure is the inclination to have more allrounders in the lineup across formats. Gambhir has been…

The Higher Education Council of Andhra Pradesh has officially announced the schedule for common entrance examinations for admissions to various courses in state universities for the academic year 2025-26. The schedule was released following a meeting with the convenors of these entrance exams, where the exam dates and application timelines were finalized. State Education minister Nara Lokesh officially posted the schedule on a social media post in X.Check APSCHE CET 2025 schedule belowName of the CETDate of ExamAPRCET (Ph.D)2nd to 5th May 2025APECET (Lateral Entry to Diploma Holders in Engineering)6th May 2025APICET (MBA & MCA)7th May 2025APEAPCET (Agri & Pharma)19th…

JPMorgan analysts believe that Tether will have to sell some of its assets in order to comply with US stablecoin regulations.  In fact, the analysts suggested that Tether sell Bitcoin, precious metals, corporate paper, and secured loans. Tether being the largest stablecoin company could find itself in trouble over newly introduced regulations.  The STABLE Act sets stricter reserve standards and lets states regulate. Meanwhile, the GENIUS Act requires federal oversight of large issuers and allows the use of a wider range of reserve assets. Digital Assets Subcommittee Chairman Bryan Steil commented on the new stablecoin regulations and said, “By implementing…

Plus: Something’s brewing on BNB Chain GM. Markets got you feeling like you bit into a rotten apple? Don’t stress – we’re here with the freshest picks from the crypto orchard. 🧯 A house fire in Malaysia exposed an illegal Bitcoin mining setup. 🍋 News drops: six charged for crypto kidnapping, Trump picks ex-crypto exec for the OCC + more 🍍 Market flavor today Yeah, ’twas a crazy 24 hours in crypto. Bitcoin dropped below $90K after shockingly high US inflation but then shot back up past $96K. ​​Ethereum also made a comeback from $2.4K, thanks to a new filing…

Created on February 13, 2025 Risky assets are mostly rising firmly today after President Trump announced talks with Russia on Ukraine, while talking down Ukraine’s maximal demands. The major news driving financial markets right now is President Trump’s announcements that talks will begin with Russia on ending the Ukraine war. President Trump said he is hopeful for a peace agreement and that it is unlikely Ukraine will regain all its territory under any settlement, which seems to be a clear indication that the USA will not back Ukraine’s demands for a full Russian withdrawal. This raises the prospects for some…

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By Jeff Maggioncalda, Coursera CEO Today, the World Economic Forum published the Future of Jobs Report 2025, revealing that shifts in technology, the economy, demographics, and the green transition will dramatically reshape labor markets worldwide. By 2030, 92 million jobs will be displaced, and 170 million new ones will be created, a net increase of 78 million. Coursera data in the report highlights a crucial trend in emerging technologies: the growing global adoption of generative AI is driving a surge in demand for GenAI training.  Based on data from over 1,000 companies, the report finds that the skills gap remains…