Biden orders government to study digital dollar, other cryptocurrency risks

Biden's order will require the Treasury Department, the Commerce Department and other key agencies to prepare reports on "the future of money" and the role cryptocurrencies will play.

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Countdown to ET Startup Awards; risk of cyberattacks spikes

The country’s most coveted prize for entrepreneurial excellence will be presented to the winners at an in-person event after a hiatus of nearly two years.

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ETSA 2021: Saturday to Bring out the Star in ‘Star’tups

Ministers Piyush Goyal and Ashwini Vaishnaw, top entrepreneurs among invitees

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USIBC appoints four new members to its India Advisory Council

Arundhati Bhattacharya, Chief Executive Officer and Chairperson, Salesforce India who has assumed the role of IAC Chair said the council plays a strategic role in the way business and government engage.

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Mass firing: Better.com CEO Vishal Garg reportedly planning to sack 4,000 more employees this week

This would mean axing 50% of the staff in several countries including India.

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Celebs want indemnity from litigation following ASCI guidelines on virtual digital assets

Actors, online influencers insert additional indemnity clauses in their contracts with crypto exchanges

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EthSign raises $12 million in stable coin led by Sequoia Capital India, Mirana Ventures

Other investors include Amber Group, Hack VC, Circle Ventures, and angel investors including Balaji Srinivasan (former CTO of Coinbase) and Sandeep Nailwal (cofounder of Polygon).

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