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Bitcoin Interrupted. Slumps From Its All Time High By 20 %

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As of Sunday, the value of Bitcoin stood at $ 19,666 on Bitstamp, reaching a new record for cryptocurrencies. Unfortunately for Bitcoin, the value steadily kept reducing from this astonishingly high.  Bitcoin fell by more than 10 % Today, reaching an all time low of $ 15,800 at cryptocurrency exchange, Bitstamp. Through this fall, Bitcoin lost more than one fifth of its peak value.

Bitcoin’s monumental gains this year ensured that its price soared about 19 times. This has spurred both caution and alarm among some policymakers. Its decline since Sunday is hardly a major concern for the digital currency. In November, it tumbled almost 30% in four days from $ 7,888 to $ 5,555. In September, it fell 40% from $ 4,979 to $ 2,972. A host of financial professionals have said that at present, Bitcoin is just a typical bubble, given how small the number of transactions are, that are conducted with this particular form of cryptocurrency.

At present, the market capitalization of Bitcoin stands at $ 275 billion, a figure which is slightly bigger than Visa Inc.  The market is highly inefficient with bitcoin futures trading much above cash value while the gaps of price quotes between various exchanges is also very large. Bitcoin was invented in 2009 by an individual whose identity still remains undiscovered. The booming cryptocurrencies market offers great hope, but also presents security risks and concerns.

We do not have a formal position on blockchain currencies and cryptocurrencies at this point. Blockchain technologies operate in a way that there’s, I guess, great hope and promise. They also present some security risks and concern for us,” the White House Homeland Security Advisor Tom Bossert told reporters at a news conference held with regards to Bitcoins and other cryptocurrencies.

According to reports, investors have started to show more interest in smaller currencies like Ether and Ripple. This is listed as one of the primary reasons for the huge fall in the popularity of Bitcoin.

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Google’s Iconic ‘G’ Logo Gets First Update in 10 Years

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Google has refreshed its iconic ‘G’ logo for the first time in nearly 10 years, replacing the familiar solid blocks of red, yellow, green, and blue with a smooth, vibrant gradient that blends these colors seamlessly. This subtle update gives the logo a softer, more fluid, and modern appearance, aligning with Google’s evolving digital identity and current design trends.

The new gradient transitions smoothly from red to yellow, yellow to green, and green to blue, making the logo more visually appealing and adaptable across various devices, especially on mobile platforms. This redesign also reflects Google’s growing emphasis on artificial intelligence, echoing the gradient style used in the branding of Google Gemini, the company’s AI-generative assistant.

The updated ‘G’ logo has started rolling out on iOS through the Google Search app and on some Android devices, particularly Pixel phones running the Google app beta version 16.18. However, most other platforms, including the web and non-Pixel Android devices, still display the classic solid-color logo. A wider rollout is expected in the coming weeks.

So far, Google’s main wordmark and other product logos like Chrome, Maps, and Gmail remain unchanged. Given the shift toward gradient designs and AI-inspired visuals, similar updates to other Google icons may follow in the future.

In summary, this first major update to the ‘G’ logo since 2015 signals a subtle but meaningful shift in Google’s branding strategy, blending tradition with innovation as the company deepens its focus on AI and modern design aesthetics.

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Ixigo Halts Bookings for Flights and Hotels to Turkey, China

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Indian online travel platform ixigo has suspended all flight and hotel bookings to Turkey, China, and Azerbaijan in response to these countries expressing support for Pakistan after India’s military strikes-dubbed ‘Operation Sindoor’-against terror bases in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir. The move, announced by CEO Aloke Bajpai on X, was described as an act of solidarity with India during heightened diplomatic tensions following the Pahalgam terror attack.

ixigo’s decision aligns with similar actions by other Indian travel companies, including EaseMyTrip and Cox & Kings, which have also restricted travel services to Turkey, China, and Azerbaijan. The suspensions come amid widespread calls for boycotts after these countries condemned India’s military response and backed Pakistan.

The travel industry’s collective response underscores how geopolitical developments are influencing business decisions, with Indian companies emphasizing national interests and unity in the face of international criticism

 

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MapmyIndia Sees 28% Surge in Q4 Profit, Hits INR 49 Cr

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MapmyIndia reported a strong fourth quarter for FY25, with consolidated net profit rising 28% year-on-year to INR 49 crore, up from INR 38.3 crore in Q4 FY24. Revenue from operations jumped 34% to INR 143.6 crore, while total income climbed 40% to INR 166.8 crore. EBITDA surged 47% to INR 58 crore, and the EBITDA margin expanded to 40% from 37% a year ago.

The Consumer Technology & Enterprise Digital Transformation (C&E) segment led growth, with revenue up 60% to INR 88.1 crore, while the Automotive & Mobility Technology (A&M) segment rose 7% to INR 55.4 crore. The company’s map-led business maintained strong EBITDA margins at 47%, and IoT-led margins improved to 14% in FY25 from 12% last year, reflecting a shift toward SaaS revenue.

For the full year, net profit increased 10% to INR 147.6 crore, and operating revenue grew 22% to INR 463.3 crore. The order book at year-end stood at INR 1,500 crore, up 10% year-on-year, supporting the company’s target to surpass INR 1,000 crore in revenue by FY28.

MapmyIndia also announced the renaming of its subsidiary Vidteq to Mappls DT, focusing on digital transformation and defence tech, led by former CEO Rohan Verma. The company declared a final dividend of INR 3.50 per share for FY25, and its shares closed 1.54% higher following the results.

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