CoinDCX offers $11 million bounty to recover $44 million

BENGALURU: CoinDCX confirmed a $44 million security breach involving one of its internal operational accounts, marking the second-largest publicly known crypto hack at an Indian exchange. The company launched a recovery bounty of up to $11 million to trace the funds and identify those responsible. While the loss was limited to CoinDCX’s own treasury and…

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Crypto security: Crypto thefts in 2025 surpass $2.17 billion; India’s CoinDCX breach adds to global surge driven by ByBit mega heist

Crypto thefts have crossed a staggering $2.17 billion in the first half of 2025, already eclipsing the full-year toll of 2024, according to blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis. The sharp spike in crypto-related crime highlights growing vulnerabilities in digital asset platforms, with large-scale, sophisticated attacks becoming increasingly frequent.The figure, which excludes last week’s $44.2 million (Rs…

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US market today: Wall Street edges up near record highs as earnings season kicks off, tariffs cast shadow

Wall Street opened the week with modest gains on Monday, holding near record levels ahead of a packed calendar of corporate earnings, even as investors weighed the ongoing effects of US trade tariffs under President Donald Trump’s administration.The S&P 500 rose 0.3% in early trade, hovering just above the record it set last Thursday. The…

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Market fraud caution: Sebi reiterates dabba trading is unlawful, warns investors to remain alert

Markets regulator Sebi has once again warned investors against dabba trading, calling it illegal and urging the public to remain alert and avoid dealing with entities offering such unauthorised trading services.In a statement issued on Monday, Sebi said, “It is reiterated that dabba trading is illegal, and Sebi is committed to safeguarding investor interests through…

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Forget Nvidia’s $4 trillion valuation! This tech company is set to cross $4.5 trillion market cap, thanks to its big AI bets

Nvidia has become the first company to cross the $4 trillion. But, there’s another technology company that may hit $4.5 trillion! (AI image) Nvidia has seen a meteoric rise – becoming the first company in the world to have a market capitalization of over $4 trillion. In fact there are only five economies in the…

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Strategic shift: JK CM seeks Centre’s nod for Tulbul barrage and Chenab lift project; Indus Waters Treaty suspension opens window

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has urged the Centre to clear two long-pending water infrastructure projects—the Tulbul Navigation Barrage in north Kashmir and a Chenab River water-lifting scheme for Jammu—after New Delhi suspended the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) in response to Pakistan-aided terrorism.The Centre’s move came in the wake of the April…

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8th Pay Commission update: Govt begins consultation on CPC with states and ministries — here’s what it told Parliament

The central government has initiated consultations with key stakeholders including states, the Ministry of Defence, the Ministry of Home Affairs, and the Department of Personnel and Training for the constitution of the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC), the Finance Ministry informed Parliament on Monday.The Union Cabinet had approved the setting up of the 8th CPC…

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