December 2025

JPMorgan’s tokenized dollars are quietly rerouting how Wall Street moves money

Just a few years ago, it was virtually unthinkable that a Wall Street titan like JPMorgan would embrace crypto, but the recent arrival of the bank’s tokenized deposits on Coinbase’s layer-2 blockchain Base is proof that the world’s biggest banks are eventually moving toward exotic realms like decentralized finance (DeFi). Last month’s move by the […]

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Our participation in higher education is only 13%: Ahsan Iqbal

The minister is calling for a shift towards innovation, commercialization and industry linkages Minister for Planning and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal. PHOTO: APP Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal on Thursday stressed the urgent need to transform Pakistan’s higher education system into a driver of national development, innovation and economic growth,

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IT managers are still looking for the perfect blend of security and productivity when it comes to office software

Only 6% of IT managers are satisfied with their existing technical setups, the report shows Part-Google research criticizes M365 complexity, cost and lock-in AI and zero-trust could reduce the tools needed and allow clear user control Only 6% of IT managers believe their current office software setup is working perfectly, and many are concerned about

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Mark Hamill reveals how Walt Disney inspired him to pursue a career in film

Mark Hamill is known for voicing the Joker in ‘Batman: Animated series’ 1992 The legendary actor Mark Hamill, known for his iconic role in Star Warshas revealed how he entered showbiz. The 74-year-old is not only known for Star Warsbut he is also credited with voicing the Joker in several DC Comics media, beginning in

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Coinbase deepens India presence after approval of CoinDCX deal

India’s competition regulator has approved Coinbase’s plan to acquire a minority stake in CoinDCX, allowing the US-based exchange to deepen its exposure to one of the world’s fastest-growing crypto markets. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved the transaction on Wednesday, giving Coinbase the green light to invest in DCX Global Limited, CoinDCX’s parent company.

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What is the release date for Spartacus: House of Ashur episode 4 on Starz?

If you are three more episodes Spartacus: House of Ashur and can still take the violence, I tip my hat to you. Achillia (Tenika Davis) slowly but surely makes her skill known among her fellow gladiators, although Dominus Ashur (Nick E Tarabay) isn’t exactly great moral support. Ashur’s right-hand man Korris (Graham McTavish) is almost

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India streamlines visa rules in boost for Chinese professionals

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi (L) shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a meeting on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Tianjin, China, August 31, 2025. — Reuters India’s Department for Promotion of Industry launches new digital platform. Companies can generate sponsorship letters to invite foreign professionals. Visa forms

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World news brief: landmark declaration on illness and mental health, Afghan hunger deepens, DR Congo refugee crisis

The agreement marks the first time governments have committed to tackling chronic diseases – such as heart disease, cancer and diabetes – alongside mental health, recognizing their growing toll on lives and economies worldwide. Clear goals for 2030 Non-communicable diseases are among the leading causes of death worldwide, while mental disorders affect more than a

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Macquarie sees US Senate near crypto deal as market structure, GENIUS rules move forward

Macquarie (MQG) expects the US Senate’s crypto push to accelerate as recent closed-door talks between Democrats and Republicans on a compromise market structure bill mark a meaningful step toward a bipartisan deal, the investment bank said in a report last week. The bank held a Dec. 8 meeting with Democratic negotiators, including senators Kirsten Gillibrand,

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