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Instagram announced a handful of new features to Stories, including new interactive ways to share music, photos, and videos.The most intriguing new feature is called Reveal and, when applied, blurs the contents of a story post. The only way viewers can see the post is by DMing the person who shared it. Instagram head Adam Mosseri has said that direct messages are an increasingly important part of the platform and that stories and DMs account for most of Instagram’s growth. Requiring a DM to view content is the next evolution of that — and will no doubt be used as…

Edward Snowden, the well-known whistleblower, reiterated his long standing concerns about Bitcoin’s privacy features, or the lack thereof in a recent post on X. Snowden’s latest comments emerge in the wake of a significant announcement by the Wasabi Wallet team concerning their decision to discontinue their coinjoin coordination service, a cornerstone for enhancing user privacy on the Bitcoin network. ‘The Clock Is Ticking’ For Bitcoin, Says Snowden Snowden expressed his frustration with the slow pace of privacy enhancements within Bitcoin’s protocol. “I’ve been warning Bitcoin developers for ten years that privacy needs to be provided for at the protocol level.…

Calculating the cost basis of cryptocurrency for tax purposes involves considering purchase prices, transaction fees and events such as hard forks or staking rewards. Read Full Article

The RBI has sought comments on its proposals by June 15 before finalising the rules. (PTI: Photo/Shashank Parade)2 min read Last Updated : May 03 2024 | 8:49 PM IST The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday proposed to lenders that they set aside higher provisions for under-construction infrastructure projects and asked them to ensure strict monitoring of any emerging stress. The RBI said it issued draft guidelines “taking into account the experience of banks with regard to financing of project loans”. Indian banks had seen large defaults across infrastructure loans starting 2012-2013 on account of exuberant…

The plan outlines how the UK will achieve targets in the country’s so-called carbon budget London: The High Court ruled Friday that the UK government had acted unlawfully when it approved elements of its plans to meet net-zero targets based on “vague and unquantified” information. It is the second time in two years that the court has ruled that ministers are not following the UK’s own climate change laws. A judge handed down a similar ruling in 2022. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, in power since October that year, has faced persistent criticism that he is watering down the country’s commitment…

New Delhi [India], May 3: Fame Finders, a pioneering platform for spotlighting exceptional talent, proudly unveils its latest campaign: “Celebrating Eminent Personalities.” In a bid to offer unparalleled inspiration and insights, this initiative introduces renowned professionals to the global stage. From seasoned entrepreneurs to visionary leaders, each luminary offers invaluable wisdom and innovative solutions aimed at catalyzing positive change in the lives of readers worldwide.Dr. Omkar Prasad BaidyaDr. Omkar Prasad Baidya, an Indian doctor, philosopher, and author, holds a faculty position in Physiology at a Medical Institute in  Kolkata.  Through his writings, he emphasizes the significance of human virtues in…

2 min read Last Updated : May 03 2024 | 8:19 PM IST Global IT infrastructure firm Netcon Technologies has made investment in Pune-based technology startup Nikitek. Netcon aims to bring about digital transformation in the passenger travel ecosystem with technology innovations through this investment. This move will transform the way baggage handling is done at airports, delivering a seamless, digitally enabled, and eco-friendly travel experience, and also position Netcon as an innovator driving sustainability in the aviation industry, Netcon said. Notably, Nikitek has designed and developed India’s first electronic baggage tag, godigitag, a world class product having…

I am the kind of person who will spend hours on A Wiki of Ice and Fire just looking at families’ coats of arms and reading their heraldic descriptions. This is what I consider fun. So when Manor Lords started me off by having me design my own coat of arms, I knew I was in for a good time.Manor Lords is a medieval town-builder strategy game. You’re a petty lordling who must build up your town, its resources, and its militia in order to drive out rival lords who’ve claimed territory that’s rightfully yours. Manor Lords launched in early…

Ripple has filed a new court document supporting its motion to strike new evidence in its long-running legal battle against the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The crypto firm filed the initial motion on April 22, seeking to strike Andrea Fox, an accountant at the Commission, as one of the claimant’s witnesses.  Ripple Makes A Case For Its Latest Request In the letter addressed to Judge Sarah Netburn, Ripple argued that the SEC has failed to show that Andrea Fox’s declaration is “summary evidence rather than expert testimony or that it was under the court’s scheduling order.” In line with…

Some crypto community members argued against the petition, while others supported ENS’ move against Unstoppable Domains. Read Full Article