As cryptocurrency losses from security breaches surge past $1.5 billion, cybersecurity experts are urging exchanges to improve bug bounty programs to attract top ethical hackers and strengthen platform security. On March 3, blockchain security firm CertiK said that crypto lost from hacks in February had reached $1.53 billion, with the Bybit hack accounting for the…
When deciding on a personal loan tenure, short-term financial commitment versus long-term patience is more important than just monthly affordability. Your repayment period affects the monthly EMI, total interest payable, and your credit profile, so carefully considering this can reduce stress and save you money in the long run. What is a loan tenure &…
From the start of June 2025, IDFC FIRST Bank has announced the revamp of its credit cards. The bank has introduced Bonus Reward Points for flights and hotels booked through the IDFC FIRST Mobile App. The bank has also increased the value of each reward point for some credit cards. For the IDFC FIRST Bank…
Ether’s (ETH) price has been consolidating within a roughly $130 range over the last seven days as $2,000 remains strong overhead resistance. Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and Bitstamp shows that ETH price oscillates within a tight range between $1,810 and $1,960. ETH/USD daily chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView Ether price remains pinned below $2,000 for several…
Credit scores have now become the cornerstones of financial health in the country. Especially since the recent regulatory changes and developments mandating more frequent updates, closer checks, stricter scrutiny. Loan agents and financial institutions often focus on the headline numbers only still, there are critical details about your credit report that are rarely discussed by…
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman moved to withdraw the New Income Tax Bill, 2025, on Friday, after a Parliamentary Select Committee led by BJP MP Baijayant Panda suggested host of changes to the legislation. The revised New Income Tax Bill, 2025, will be introduced in the Parliament on August 11, sources said. The House approved the…
A credit score is nothing but a credit profile of an individual. It is a score card that helps in telling the lender as to how creditworthy, honest and sincere the loan applicant is with regards to repayment of their loans. Not only this, an individual’s clean credit profile, a high credit score also signifies…
A credit score of less than 600 is considered poor in India. Such a score can significantly impact your financial stability and prosperity. It is a given that low credit scores may lead to loan rejections and complications. Still, there are several other lesser known consequences of low credit scores that can disrupt both personal…
In India, having a good credit score while borrowing loans and credit cards at reasonable interest rates is essential. That is why it is important to maintain a clean repayment history. That is why many also raise this question: Do credit scores get impacted because of delayed utility payments? This write-up is dedicated to answer…
Do you regularly invest in stocks and have booked capital gains by selling some shares recently? In case you are not aware, these gains can be set off against the losses you may have incurred via another stock. This process of adjusting the loss against the gain is known as ‘tax loss harvesting’. Let us…
