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Today, H.B. 4258, which authorizes the state’s comptroller to invest up to $250 million in bitcoin has been referred to the state’s Delivery of Government Efficiency Committee, which is Texas’ version of the United States federal government’s DOGE. The bill was originally introduced to the Texas House of Representatives on March 11, 2025, and was sponsored by two Democratic Congresspeople — Rep. Ron Reynolds and Mihaela Plesa. Under the proposed legislation, Texas’ comptroller would have the power to invest funds (up to $250 million, as mentioned) from the state’s Economic Stabilization Fund — colloquially referred to as the state’s “Rainy…

Back in 1968, India witnessed a fairy-tale romance between Bollywood’s beloved leading lady Sharmila Tagore and the country’s dashing cricket captain, Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi. Their union was more than just a marriage, it was a fusion of two of India’s greatest passions, cinema and cricket. While ‘Tiger’ Pataudi’s legacy has long been celebrated, the recent reports suggest that a trophy on his prestigious name will be retired and that has dishearted fans.The Pataudi Trophy’s uncertain futureIn 2007 a trophy called the ‘Pataudi Trophy’ was introduced, in honour of the beloved cricketer, to mark the first-ever India-England Test match in…

By Terry Ashton, updated April 1, 2025Digitization enables cryptocurrency to function as a payment system which requires no banking institutions for transaction verification. Any individual through this peer-to-peer system obtains the ability to perform transactions and send and receive payments regardless of geographic location because cryptocurrency represents digital transactions registered as entries on an online database describing specific transactions. Transactions involving cryptocurrency get recorded through a public ledger after fund transfers occur. The subsequent lines of this guide demonstrate how cybersecurity risks affect digital assets while presenting the ideal security protocols for their protection, including secure cryptocurrency storage solutions to…

File photo of Yashasvi Jaiswal. Mumbai: In a stunning development and a setback for Mumbai cricket, TOI has learnt that India’s Test opener Yashasvi Jaiswal has decided to quit Mumbai and move to Goa. Jaiswal will captain Goa in the 2025-26 season.”Yes, Jaiswal has decided to move to Goa. He will soon apply to the Mumbai Cricket Association for a No-Objection Certificate to move to Goa,” a source told TOI. The 23-year-old made his first-class debut for Mumbai at the Wankhede Stadium in January 2019 against Chhattisgarh, and has scored a majority of his 3712 first-class runs, including 12 hundreds…

NTA SWAYAM 2025 registration: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially commenced the registration process for the Study Webs of Active Learning for Young Aspiring Minds (SWAYAM) 2025 semester examinations. A total of 594 courses are available for students and professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge across diverse disciplines. Interested candidates can submit their applications through the official website swayam.nta.ac.in before the deadline.SWAYAM is an initiative by the Government of India to provide free online courses covering a broad spectrum of subjects, including engineering, humanities, social sciences, management, and more. Learners can access course materials at no cost, but those…

Recently, there has been a viral surge in so-called crypto Cloudflare scam. For many years, hackers have been using cunning and smart tactics to steal people’s crypto. In 2024 alone, there has been ~$494 million stolen from over 300,000 crypto wallets. What is the best crypto wallet out there that can protect your funds, and what should we do to protect ourselves? From counterfeit Cloudflare verification pages to phishing crypto attacks, there have been various ways that hackers have benefited from people’s negligence. Crypto Cloudflare Scam: What is it, and How Can You Protect Yourself? One of the most famous…

Plus: Logan Paul’s lawsuit is still not over GM. Welcome to The Daily Quack, where we believe in decentralization, cold wallets, and bread. 👋 One of the biggest NFT marketplaces shuts down. 🤪 Crypto people jokin’ around. 🦆 Feather flashes: Logan Paul’s lawsuit against Coffeezilla continues, the Trumps are getting into Bitcoin mining + more 🦆 Pond check Bitcoin hasn’t been doing much recently. Case in point: this past day, it’s been trading in the $81K – $85K range (which is like 25% lower than its January all-time high). Bitfinex analysts pointed out that right now, whenever people try to…

Created on April 01, 2025 This is a pair that I think will be front and center during the month of April, and it could be a bit of a surprise for most traders.Granted, it has been very noisy over the last several weeks, and the month of March has been a bit of a headache, but at the end of the day, the most important thing you need to know about in this market is whether or not tariffs are going to be levied on Mexico.It appears that any terraces there levied on Mexico will probably be somewhat indirect,…

Is your job search turning into a grind with no end in sight? It may be time to take a step back and reevaluate your entire approach.In cold weather climates, the beginning of spring is a time to clean the house and get organized—a practice known as spring cleaning. Through the years, spring cleaning has taken on a larger meaning, with people using the time to organize and declutter things in their lives.For professionals on the job hunt, a little spring cleaning (metaphorically speaking) could be a great way to reinvigorate your job search. Here are a few strategies your…

L&D Writing Ideas From Our Editorial Team Are you ready to help L&D pros spring into action (pun intended) and share your expert insights? We’ve gathered a shortlist of the top Learning and Development topics for your next eLI guest post. So, if you’re looking for a platform to publish your tips, best practices, and proven strategies, we welcome your article submission. Which Learning And Development Topics Should You Cover? 1. Leadership Training Activities Leaders set the example, which means they need ongoing training to ensure that they have the necessary skills and know-how. What are some of the most…