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Blocked Credit Card? 5 Steps to Unblock Fast
Credit card blocked? Learn 5 essential steps to quickly identify the reason and restore access, ensuring smooth financial transactions.

AI Cyber Threats: Indian Banks & Fintechs Preparedness
Explore how Indian banks and fintechs are bracing for AI-driven cyber threats like Anthropic’s Mythos and Google’s exploits. Assessing preparedness in the evolving digital landscape.

Gold-Backed Stablecoins: Digital Gold Investment Hedge?
Explore how gold-backed stablecoins offer a digital hedge against inflation and a new way to invest in gold, especially with rising prices and import duties in India.

NSE EGRs: Digital Gold Investment Made Easy
NSE’s Electronic Gold Receipts (EGRs) offer a dematerialized, flexible, and secure way to invest in gold, bridging physical and digital markets.

Nasdaq’s 23-Hour Trading Plan Gets SEC Approval
SEC approves Nasdaq’s 23-hour trading plan for NMS stocks & ETPs, launching a new ‘Night Session’ on Dec 6 to meet global demand.

Nectar Social Raises $30M Series A Led by Menlo Ventures
Nectar Social, an AI marketing platform, secures $30 million in Series A funding led by Menlo Ventures, signaling strong demand for advanced marketing solutions.

New-Age Tech Stocks Dip Amid Q4 Earnings; Pine Labs, Zaggle Fall
New-age tech stocks faced a downturn this week, with 46/57 companies declining. Pine Labs and Zaggle led losses amid Q4 earnings season and IPO lock-in expiries.

Meridian Ventures Launches $35M Fund for MBA-Deferred Founders
Meridian Ventures launches a $35M fund targeting enterprise tech startups founded by individuals with deferred MBA enrollment, focusing on ambitious entrepreneurs.

US CLARITY Act Advances: Impact on India’s Crypto Market
The US CLARITY Act’s advancement by the Senate Banking Committee signals a global crypto regulatory shift, with potential impacts on India’s digital asset market. India needs tailored rules.

Clarity Act Advances: Senate Set to Regulate Crypto
The Senate Banking Committee advances the Clarity Act, paving the way for comprehensive crypto, stablecoin, and exchange regulations in the U.S. Enhancing transparency and compliance.

Senate Advances Clarity Act, Boosting Crypto Market Bill
The Senate Banking Committee advanced the Clarity Act, a significant crypto market structure bill, injecting momentum into stalled digital asset legislation after extensive negotiations.

Zaggle Stock Drops 19% on Q4 Margin Concerns
Zaggle’s stock price fell 19% after Q4 results revealed a sequential profit margin dip, despite strong revenue growth. Investors reacted negatively to margin compression.

Numero AI Acquires Royu to Boost Finance Automation
Numero AI acquires Indian finance automation firm Royu in a strategic cash-and-stock deal to enhance its agentic platform for enterprise finance and controller functions.

Clio Reaches $500M ARR, Leading Legal Tech Growth
Legal tech leader Clio achieves $500M ARR, showcasing strong customer adoption and sector growth. Discover what this means for the future of legal innovation.

Dhan Acquires Insurtech Firm Greenlife Insurance
Fintech platform Dhan expands into insurtech by acquiring Greenlife Insurance, aiming to build a comprehensive, full-stack financial services offering in India.

Swiggy Targets Indian Ownership: Shareholder Vote on Control Shift
Foodtech leader Swiggy seeks shareholder approval to amend its articles and board structure, aiming to become an Indian-owned and controlled company (IOCC) under FEMA regulations.

Numero Acquires Royu: AI Finance Automation Boost
US AI finance platform Numero acquires Indian startup Royu in a cash-and-stock deal to enhance its AI-driven financial solutions for CFO offices.

Zoho Invests ₹70 Cr in ONDC to Boost India’s Digital Commerce
SaaS leader Zoho injects ₹70 crore into ONDC, strengthening India’s digital commerce infrastructure and promoting MSME adoption for a decentralized ecommerce future.

Nivasa Finance Raises ₹25 Cr Seed Funding for Housing Loan Expansion
Nivasa Finance secures ₹25 Cr seed funding led by Prime Venture Partners to expand its tech-enabled housing loan distribution network across India.

Raise Financial Acquires Greenlife Insurance for Fintech Expansion
Fintech unicorn Raise Financial Services acquires GreenLife Insurance Broking, expanding its offerings and entering the insurance distribution space.

Aditya Birla Activ Yuva: New Health Plan Rewards Healthy Living
Discover Aditya Birla’s ‘Activ Yuva,’ a new insurance plan rewarding young consumers for healthy lifestyles with benefits like unlimited hospital cover & HealthReturns.

Clarity Act Vote: Crypto Regulation Set to Change
The US Senate Banking Committee votes on the Clarity Act tomorrow, poised to reshape crypto regulation with new rules for stablecoins, AML, and SEC fundraising.

MobiKwik Profit Jump, India CCTV Market Shift, Startup Funding News
MobiKwik turns profitable in Q4 FY26 driven by payment margins & financial services. India’s CCTV market transforms with new regulations impacting Chinese firms.

A* Raises $450M for Third Fund, Eyes AI, Fintech, Healthcare
Kevin Hartz’s venture capital firm A* closes its third fund at $450M, continuing its generalist strategy with a focus on AI, fintech, healthcare, and security startups.

Groww Investors Sell ₹5,326 Cr Shares Post IPO Lock-In
Major Groww investors sold ₹5,326 Cr in shares after the IPO lock-in expiry. Discover the impact on the fintech stock.

Digital Gold: Invest in Physical Gold Online Easily
Discover digital gold: a convenient way to invest in physical gold online. Learn its benefits, how it works, and if it converts to tangible assets.

Bajaj Finserv Targets 100% Household Reach & Market Share Growth
Bajaj Finserv aims for 100% household reach in India within a decade, focusing on digital infrastructure, innovation, and market share expansion.

InCred Capital Acquires S Cube Capital, Boosts Global Wealth Management
InCred Capital expands its global reach by acquiring Singapore-based S Cube Capital, enhancing its offshore capabilities and regulated fund offerings.

MobiKwik Turns Profitable: ₹4.4 Cr Net Profit in Q4 FY26
Fintech leader MobiKwik reports a ₹4.4 Cr net profit in Q4 FY26, a significant turnaround from last year’s loss, driven by revenue growth and cost optimization.

Acko Turns Profitable in FY26, Eyes IPO
Insurtech unicorn Acko achieves profitability in FY26 with ₹43.6 Cr net profit, marking a key milestone ahead of its anticipated IPO. Read more about their financial turnaround.