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Facebook To Create Its Own Cryptocurrency

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There is a lot of buzz recently about Bitcoin, cryptocurrencies and blockchain technologies. Back in January, Mark Zuckerberg expressed his interest in learning about cryptocurrencies. The social media giant, Facebook, is looking forward to developing the software named blockchain. It is the technology behind the infamous, Bitcoin. Blockchain technology is  safe and secure which makes it easier to use in anonymous transactions, like cryptocurrencies. The purpose of the development of the blockchain software is to make transactions more trustworthy and it will be encrypted in order to prevent unauthorized access.

The development of blockchain would be led by the vice president of Facebook, David Marcus. Earlier, he was handling the Messenger platform of Facebook. However, from now on, he will be shifting his focus toward developing and leading the blockchain division of the company. As the former president of Paypal, Marcus definitely has immense experience in payment related services. Alongside, he will also be joined by remarkable executives including Kevin Weil, former Vice President of Product at Instagram and James Everingham, Vice President of Engineering at Instagram.

David Marcus posted on Facebook,

After nearly four unbelievably rewarding years leading Messenger, I have decided it was time for me to take on a new challenge. I’m setting up a small group to explore how to best leverage blockchain across Facebook, starting from scratch,

So, How Does Blockchain Work?

Blockchain is a public digital ledger recording software system that is decentralized and transacts over many computers, in a set of data blocks. Every single block records a time stamp and all other subsequent transactions cannot be altered without erasing the transaction previously up the chain.

For instance, think of a purchase you recently made,  like a car. You pay the dealer to get the car. Blockchains distribute the data across a group of computers. It is a network of computers uses blockchain technology which together manage the database that records Bitcoin transaction. If one party sells an asset to another, each sees the same data.  Facebook is in talks with multiple companies including Microsoft. At the recently held Microsoft Build 2018, Facebook showed it is keen in building up the Azure Blockchain Workbench. It is a new tool that is supposed to reduce the time it takes businesses to build blockchain applications on top of existing blockchain infrastructure.

There are interesting uses of this technology, one of the most important being the notion businesses can create currencies for their services. Nevertheless, Facebook wants to prevent its users from falling for fraudulent cryptocurrency schemes.

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PayU Gets Final RBI Nod to Operate as Payment Aggregator Ahead of 2025 IPO

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PayU India, owned by Prosus, has received final approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to operate as an online payment aggregator, a year after getting in-principle approval in April 2024. This authorization allows PayU to onboard new merchants and offer digital payment solutions, joining other major players like Razorpay, CCAvenue, and BillDesk.

The RBI’s nod comes as PayU prepares for its planned IPO in the second half of 2025, following a delay from its original 2024 timeline due to market conditions. The company, which serves over 450,000 merchants, reported $319 million in revenue from its core payments and credit business in the first half of FY25.

PayU stated that the approval will help it build a resilient, compliant, and innovation-driven institution, supporting merchants of all sizes and advancing the Digital India vision. The company has also strengthened its risk management and expanded its presence in real-time payments through a strategic stake in Mindgate Solutions.

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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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