Ben Armstrong, better known as 'BitBoy', was ousted from his company last August and subsequently accused of extortion, theft, sexual harassment and workplace violence. He had 1.5 million followers on YouTube.
Firms have seen losses because of tax imposed in 2022 on crypto assets & uncertainty amid unfriendly regulations. They are, however, hoping for a policy shift in upcoming Budget.
G20 declaration acknowledges cascading economic crises that pose challenges to long-term growth. Suggests framework for development, deployment & governance of digital public infra.
During the G20 summit, India is expected to drive discussions on time-bound debt resolution for countries in distress, reforming multilateral development banks & finalising crypto-regulation.
Court says Sam Bankman-Fried, founder of the crypto exchange, attempted to interfere with witnesses by continuing 'inappropriate contact' that could influence their testimonies in October.
The issue of inequality has assumed the blazing limelight at a time when inequality in India is said to be higher than it was in the British Raj. It's a ripe situation for half-truths and incendiary statements.
Speaking at launch of economist Surjit Bhalla’s book, S Jaishankar also highlights Gen Z’s engagement with ‘reel culture’, which has 'promoted awareness, created interest in many subjects'.
Germany’s erstwhile Christian Democratic Union govt, led by Angela Merkel, prevented sale of small arms to police forces in states they perceived had ‘bad human rights record’.
A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.
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