Who is Balaji Srinivasan? The man who acquired a private island to form a digital-first nation ‘Network State’
Balaji Srinivasan, former CTO of Coinbase, has acquired a private island near Singapore to bring his vision of a "Network State" to life.
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UK-based fintech startup Altery secures DFSA Licence to expand in the MENA region
London, United Kingdom-based fintech startup Altery Ltd has officially announced that its MENA-based subsidiary, Altery MENA Ltd.
Dubai’s Prop-AI Raises $1.5 Mn in Pre-Seed Funding to Expand Its AI-Powered Real Estate Investment Platform
Prop-AI, the AI-powered platform revolutionizing how people discover, evaluate, and purchase real estate, last week closed its pre-seed funding round.
Kumulus Water Raises $3.5 Mn to Redefine Clean Water Access with Off-Grid Tech in MENA and Europe
France-based Kumulus Water, the WaterTech startup transforming air into clean drinking water, has successfully raised $3.5 million in seed funding.
London-based NayaOne Enters Saudi Market with AstroLabs, Launching a Fully Saudi-Hosted Fintech Platform
London, United Kingdom-based NayaOne, a Vendor Delivery Infrastructure (VDI) platform is entering Saudi Arabia with support from AstroLabs.
Tesla Not Keen on Indian Manufacturing, Minister HD Kumaraswamy Says
Tesla has no plans to manufacture cars in India, instead focusing on importing its electric vehicles into the country as the government finalizes its EV policy.
KiranaPro Crisis: Data Breach and Salary Delays Rock Bengaluru-Based Grocery Startup
KiranaPro initially attributed its recent data loss to a hack. CEO Deepak Ravindran later clarified it was actually carried out by a former employee.
Uncovering the Truth: Satoshi Nakamoto’s Identity on the Verge of Exposure
A new lawsuit has emerged, suggesting that the U.S. government might have been aware of Satoshi Nakamoto's true identity all along.
India’s Ambitious Push for Sustainable Packaging: Beverage Giants Face Challenges in Meeting New Recycling Targets
India's Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change orders beverage companies like Coca-Cola and PepsiCo to use at least 30% recycled plastic in their PET bottles.
Hotmail Co-Founder Sabeer Bhatia Sparks Outrage Over Criticism of India’s Economy: ‘Shame on You’
Sabeer Bhatia, co-founder of Hotmail, sparked intense debate on social media platform X with his criticism of India's achievement as the world's fourth-largest economy.
Maharashtra FDA Suspends Zepto’s Food License Over Hygiene Violations, Plans Inspections for Other Quick Commerce Firms
A recent inspection at Zepto's Mumbai facility uncovered multiple violations of food safety and hygiene regulations, prompting action against the company.
Delhi High Court Protects Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev’s Personality Rights, Orders Restraint on Rogue Websites and AI Misuse
The Delhi High Court has protected Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev's personality and publicity rights, ordering a restraint on rogue websites from misusing his personality traits through Artificial Intelligence (AI)