Shopify offers workers greater say in compensation structure to attract talent

The company said that as many as 91% of the eligible employees have already enrolled in the new system, Flex Comp.

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US SEC's crypto guidelines push up costs for lenders, disrupting projects

While the guidance applies to all public companies, it is especially problematic for banks because their strict capital rules, overseen by bank regulators, require them to hold cash against balance sheet liabilities. The SEC did not consult the banking regulators when issuing the guidance, according to four of the people.

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YouTube, Meta will expand policies, research to fight online extremism

Platforms such as Alphabet's YouTube and Meta Platforms' Facebook have come under fire for years from critics who say the companies have allowed hate speech, lies and violent rhetoric to flourish on their services.

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Video, audio & book apps on Play Store may have to pay only 6% commission

This follows recent changes, which allows alternatives to its billing systems, announced by the technology giant in select markets. The Play Store commission is due to come into effect from October 31 onwards in India.

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​Ethereum’s ‘Merge Day’ lifts gloom in India’s Web3 community

The “The Merge”, or how the transition is known, was touted as one of the most important events for the cryptocurrency industry worldwide.

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Raw material sourcing startup Ximkart raises $2.4 million in funding led by Matrix Partners India

Ximkart will use the funds to strengthen its position in existing categories, launch new categories and expand to newer geographies across procurement, sales, technology and operations.

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Google to show Play Store reviews based on your device

This feature is becoming increasingly important as Android apps spread to even more form factors; someone using Google's upcoming Pixel Tablet will experience an app very differently than someone running it on a Chromebook.

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