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Knight Fintech Pvt Ltd, a Mumbai-based startup that helps banks issue loans, has closed a $23.6 million funding round. The Economic Times reported late Thursday that Accel led the investment. It was joined by IIFL, Rocket Capital, Prime Venture Partners, 3One4 Capital, Commerce VC and Trifecta Capital. Knight Fintech has raised a total of $30 million since launching in 2019. Banks issue some loans in partnership with other firms under a model called co-lending. For example, a financial institution might partner with a fintech startup to launch an app-based credit product. The two companies involved in a co-lending transaction transfer…

Bitcoin saw a healthy amount of developer activity, observed the Chief Security Officer of Casa. In a post on X, Jameson Lopp noted that 135 different people had contributed code to the Bitcoin Core in 2025. Source: Jameson Lopp This number had been 100 in 2024. The increase reflected that a cycle of innovation was underway and not just maintenance. Moreover, the Bitcoin Development Mailing List grew by 60% to prove this point. The past two years saw decreased mailing list messages. A resurgence in activity was encouraging, as it is an important means for proposing and debating protocol changes.…

January 05, 2026 2 min read Add topic to email alerts Receive an email when new articles are posted on Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . “ data-action=”subscribe”> Subscribe We were unable to process your request. Please try again later. If you continue to have this issue please contact customerservice@slackinc.com. Back to Healio Key takeaways:Experts predict the expansion of GLP-1 receptor agonists will be the year’s most impactful health trend.The Mediterranean diet is the leading choice for long-term health and weight management.This year’s top…

Measuring quote and trade reference differences To address this, we looked at 4 markets – U.S. Investment Grade, U.S. High Yield, EUR Investment Grade, and GBP Investment Grade, as they are among the most liquid credit markets in the world. For the U.S. markets, we used TRACE as our trade source. For EUR and GBP markets, we used Bloomberg data as our source. We considered trades that are >250,000 (local currency) from August 2025, and after applying certain other filters and simplifying assumptions to keep the analysis succinct and viable, the remaining trades served as our collective “ground truth” for…

Despite the common advice to start a budget, many people find it difficult to stick to a budget or feel like budgeting just doesn’t work for them. Rich & REGULAR, a popular money podcast by Kiersten and Julian Saunders, recently shared a fresh perspective on why most budgeting advice falls short.For You: 6 Things You Must Do When Your Savings Reach $50,000Learn More: 8 Frugal Habits Americans Are Ridiculed for — and Why You Shouldn’t CareLet’s explore why most budgeting advice doesn’t work and how a more flexible, realistic approach can help you take control of your finances and actually…

No tax filing software is perfect for every taxpayer. Consider these factors to help you pick the best tax software for you.Your tax situation and complexity level You can often use a free version of tax software when you mainly have W-2 income, you take the standard deduction and your filing status is either single or married filing jointly. Free tax software tends to make you manually input information and doesn’t provide much support – which may be OK when you only have a few tax forms. But as your return increases in complexity (like you own a business, you have investment…

Dimitar Dimitrov is the founder and Managing Partner at Accedia, a leading European AI & Custom Software Development Company.If companies focused on AI experimentation in 2025, in 2026, they’ll seek out real impact. Regulatory pressure, talent shifts and rising expectations for responsible AI demand higher reliability and security. This environment puts CTOs at the center of AI performance.As the founder and managing partner at Accedia, I’ve led countless AI initiatives and software projects. Based on my experience in the industry, I’m sharing eight technology predictions for 2026 and what CTOs should do about them.1. Developer Hiring Cycles Will Slow DramaticallyIn…

Magnus Ahlqvist is president & CEO of Securitas, a security solutions partner with world-leading technology and expertise.People are more irreplaceable than ever before, even in the age of automation. Especially in the age of automation.As the leader of a business with more than 330,000 people across the globe, I’m often faced with questions about the rise of automation and its impact on people. But my answer to those questions is simple: Although many view automation chiefly as a cost reduction or labor replacement tool, I see it as the key to unlocking the potential of our workforce.Rethinking The Value EquationRather…

Malawi’s insurance industry recorded strong growth in capital, assets and profitability in 2025, but liquidity pressures and risk exposure continue to weigh on the ssector, the Insurance Association of Malawi (IAM) has said. Commenting on the Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) Financial Stability Report for June 2025, IAM president Dorothy Chapeyama described the year as “a mixed bag”, noting that although insurers are well-capitalised, their ability to meet short-term obligations has weakened. The report shows that sector capital increased by 39.2 percent to K73.9 billion, while the industry-wide solvency ratio stood at 45.4 percent—more than double the 20 percent regulatory…

Bitcoin and crypto prices have climbed after U.S. forces captured Venezuela’s president Nicolás Maduro, with Donald Trump promising to “run the country” until a “judicious transition” can happen.Sign up now for CryptoCodex—A free crypto newsletter that will get you ahead of the marketThe bitcoin price, up almost 5% over the last three days, has topped $90,000 per bitcoin, with the wider crypto market adding around $100 billion as traders bet on a 2026 U.S. dollar earthquake.Now, as Trump’s media company reveals a crypto surprise, analysts are braced for a $17.3 trillion oil price upheaval that could send shockwaves through the…

LG is teasing the 2026 Gram Pro laptops that will be fully unveiled at CES, including what the company claims is the “world’s lightest 17-inch RTX laptop.” The LG Gram Pro 17 (17Z90UR) and Gram Pro 16 (16Z90U) will introduce a new ultralight “Aerominum material” developed by LG that aims to reduce a laptop’s weight while reinforcing strength and scratch resistance.The LG Gram Pro 17 will feature a 2,560 x 1600 display, paired with Nvidia’s RTX 5050 laptop GPU that has just 8GB of VRAM. LG claims it will still provide “ample performance for graphics-intensive tasks, content creation, and gaming.”…

Key Takeaways Capital growth is the increase in an asset’s value over its purchase price.Investors seeking capital growth may choose equities, real estate, or growth stocks.Capital growth strategies often involve a diversified portfolio to manage risk.Risk tolerance and investment horizon influence capital growth investment choices.High-growth stocks and funds offer potential for significant appreciation but carry higher risks. What Is Capital Growth? Capital growth, or capital appreciation, is an increase in the value of an asset or investment over time. Capital growth is measured by the difference between the current value, or market value, of an asset or investment and its purchase price,…

As families gather for the holidays, some people will notice aging loved ones are struggling more. Memory problems can be especially worrisome for seniors who live alone. Money management can be difficult, and they can be more vulnerable to scams. It’s why Vermont’s five Area Agencies on Aging see a big uptick in calls to their helpline about this very issue, said Sam Carleton, director of resource navigation at AgeWell, which serves counties in northwestern Vermont. “Right after Christmas, it’s like clockwork,” he said. These agencies have trained case managers on staff who can help families navigate this issue, said…

Apps to help you stay productive in 2026. Photo credit: Getty Images Search our comprehensive guide to things to do in Queens for more local events — or submit your own! As a new year unfolds, you might have a ton of ideas on how to start the year better and more focused, so you can be more productive. Whether you’d like to spend less time on social media or improve your work productivity, there are plenty of apps to incorporate into your daily routine to help you achieve your goals. From budgeting apps to tools to combat procrastination, here…

Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index closes at 26,338.47 points on January 2, 2026, up 707.93 points, or 2.76 percent, with a full-day turnover of HK$140.864 billion. Photo: VCGHong Kong’s Hang Seng Index opened 2026 with a strong gain on its first trading day, led by innovation and technology stocks. In a blog post on Sunday, Paul Chan, financial secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government, said that the city will build on this momentum to foster a more vibrant innovation and industrial ecosystem and promote high-quality economic development.On the first trading day of 2026, the Hang Seng…

Toborlife AI will join the 2026 CES in Las Vegas at the Unitree Robotics Booth, North Hall Booth 9263. At Toborlife AI, we are all about Unitree Robots; it’s all we do. So to be able to be here at CES with Unitree and speaking with so many interested attendees, it’s very exciting for our team!” — David Schulhof, the Founder and CEO of Toborlife AI MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA, UNITED STATES, January 2, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Toborlife AI, a Unitree robotic application developer and an authorized distributor of Unitree robots, announced that it will be joining the 2026 Consumer Electronics…