October, 2025

• 3 October

  Early crypto gems: Five checks to spot real momentum before the crowd

  

  Meta description: Discover how to identify real early crypto momentum with five checks—builders, usage, liquidity, token design, and security—before the crowd. Being early means spotting real progress before others do: teams shipping useful code, users actively applying the product, and designs that won’t crumble at the first unlock or exploit. This guide distills five checks into a practical workflow for …

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• 3 October

  OpenAI’s $500-Billion Valuation Spurs Rally in Indian Data Centre Stocks

  

  OpenAI’s landmark $500 billion valuation has sparked renewed optimism in India’s data centre and technology sectors, with Indian stocks in the data infrastructure space rising on October 3. The surge followed a secondary share sale estimated at about $6.6 billion, where current and former OpenAI employees sold stakes to a consortium of global investors including Thrive Capital, SoftBank, Dragoneer Investment …

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• 3 October

  Panacea Biotec Wins UNICEF Order Worth ₹315 Crore to Supply bOPV Through 2026–30

  

  Main Pointers 1. UNICEF awards Panacea Biotec a bOPV supply contract valued at ₹315 crore under a long-term agreement (2026–30). 2. The deal covers 10- and 20-vial presentations, with an estimated $35.65 million value for Q2 CY2026 and CY2027. 3. UNICEF will publicly publish award details; Panacea Biotec confirms no related-party involvement and the contract is international in nature. Panacea …

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• 3 October

  RBI Draft FEMA Regulations 2025: Major Changes to External Borrowing, End-Use Rules and Reporting

  

  Main Pointers 1. Clarified definitions and expanded scope for ECB/ECL, lenders, and currency rules under Schedule I. 2. Tightened end-use restrictions on borrowed funds to curb diversion into unregulated activities and limit risky sectors. 3. Strengthened reporting and compliance framework, including LRN issuance, Form ECB 2 submissions, and revised reporting forms with late-fee penalties. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) …

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• 3 October

  Bitcoin futures turn aggressively long as whales return; CME gaps linger and IBIT options surge

  

  Bitcoin futures turn aggressively long as whales return; CME gaps persist, ETF options surge, and IBIT near $40B, signaling shifting derivatives sentiment. Market mood shifts in October Bitcoin futures buy volume has surged, with net buy outpacing net sell by about $1.8 billion, CryptoQuant analyst J. A. Maartunn shows. Net taker volume on Binance indicates buyers are stepping up as …

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• 3 October

  Quantum Technology and Bitcoin Security: Impacts, Risks, and the Push Toward Quantum-Resistant Wallets

  

  Meta Description: Quantum technology could threaten Bitcoin cryptography, but current threats are not imminent; this piece explains potential impacts and steps toward quantum-resistant crypto. WHAT IS QUANTUM TECHNOLOGY? Quantum technology processes enormous data and solves problems in seconds rather than decades. It stems from quantum mechanics, the branch of physics that describes matter and energy at atoms and subatomic scales. …

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• 3 October

  Eight Indian Companies File DRHPs With SEBI, Signaling a Busy IPO Pipeline

  

  Eight Indian companies spanning power, energy, metals, textiles, hospitality and consumer platforms have filed draft red herring prospectuses (DRHPs) with SEBI, signaling a robust IPO calendar ahead. The filings cover a mix of fresh equity issues and offerings for sale (OFS), with plans to deploy proceeds across debt reduction, capital expenditure, working capital and strategic growth. Sterlite Electric: Vedanta Group’s …

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• 3 October

  Union Bank of India shares slide after fifth straight quarter of single-digit loan growth

  

  Main Pointers 1. Total loan growth for the quarter was 5.3% to ₹9.42 lakh crore, marking a fifth consecutive quarter of single-digit growth. 2. The RAM (Retail, Agri, MSME) segment rose 9.3% to ₹5.54 lakh crore, led by a 24% rise in retail loans; CASA stood at ₹4.01 lakh crore with 1.4% YoY growth but a 0.3% QoQ dip. 3. …

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• 3 October

  Bitcoin’s 21-Million Hard Cap: Why Digital Scarcity Shapes Its Value

  

  BITCOIN’S SUPPLY IS HARD-CAPPED AT 21 MILLION COINS, A DESIGN CHOICE BAKED INTO ITS CODE TO CREATE DIGITAL SCARCITY AND LONG-TERM VALUE. No more coins can exist beyond this limit, regardless of demand.

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• 3 October

  India’s Capacity to Absorb External Shocks Remains Strong Amid Global Structural Transformation, Says Finance Minister

  

  Main Pointers 1. Global shifts: Geopolitical tensions are reshaping supply chains amid sanctions, tariffs, and decoupling. 2. India’s resilience: The economy’s capacity to absorb external shocks remains robust, supported by domestic demand and investment. 3. Strategic implications: India’s evolving leverage could become a foundation for leadership rather than a mere buffer against uncertainty. India’s resilience in a changing world: how …

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