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With more than 1.4 billion citizens, India is the country with the biggest population, where crypto regulation and rules for VASPs already exist.

The pervasiveness of AI makes it unavoidable and inescapable. So, it’s all a matter of when and how it will be adopted, and not whether it will. This article takes a deep dive into nine industries setting the gold standard for AI adoption. It explores how they're leveraging this powerful technology to overcome challenges.

In this article, I'll walk you through the process of using PDFBox to merge PDFs, sharing some tips and tricks I've picked up along the way.

This section evaluates startup investment performance through capital growth metrics. The PnL calculation differentiates between realized gains and unrealized valuations, with a focus on portfolio financial growth over time. Cumulative PnL and portfolio size trends show positive financial progress. Cross-validation metrics are used to evaluate model performance, emphasizing Recall to minimize missed successful companies.

The Bitcoin Revolution is not just about financial innovation, but about the reclamation of our collective destiny.

Email authentication is now indispensable! Your clients need DMARC now more than ever. PowerDMARC is the top-performing DMARC MSP platform globally, with more than 800 channel partners in 70+ countries. Here are some key components to look for before choosing your DMARC vendor: easy-to-use automated DMARC Analyzer.

Cruzzie was my first venture that started with high hopes and a strong mission. The project faced the harsh realities of the startup world. Cruzzie helped underestimated founders and businesses thrive by providing them with the financial data management tools they needed to succeed. The journey from an initial idea to a successful business is fraught with challenges that we were not fully prepared...

Python developers often face significant challenges when transitioning to JavaScript for web app development. Reflex aims to provide a pure Python solution that is easy to start with, flexible for complex applications, and capable of handling full-stack development. It allows developers to leverage their Python skills across the entire development stack, reducing complexity.

Since Bitcoin is not managed by any central body, such as a government or private organization, you have to keep your money in either a cold or hot wallet. Electrum is one of the oldest, free, open-source, cross-platform, secure, and highly trusted Bitcoin wallets for millions of Bitcoin users.

Virtual credit cards are digital representations of your actual credit card. They come with a unique card number, expiration date, and CVV code, just like a physical card. You can generate multiple virtual cards for different purposes, set spending limits, and even close them instantly if you suspect fraudulent activity.

A fail safe method to populate a database in a new system with missing fields or records.

During EthCC week, Illia Polosukhin, co-founder of NEAR Protocol, discusses the evolution of AI from back-end technology to consumer-focused products. He highlights the challenges startups face in monetizing AI and how Web3 can offer alternative business models. Illia explains NEAR's efforts to connect disparate AI projects and support open-source research through the NEAR AI Incubator. He advocates for user-owned AI, contrasting it with traditional...

Remote entrepreneurs often face challenges in building and maintaining professional networks. The absence of in-person interactions and spontaneous office conversations can limit opportunities for networking, mentorship, and collaboration. The blurring of lines between work and personal life often leads to longer working hours and difficulty in switching off from work mode.

Smart contracts are programs that execute exactly as they are set up by their creators. Smart contracts work by following simple “if/when…then…” statements that are written into code on a blockchain. Because smart contracts are digital and automated, there’s no paperwork to process and no time spent reconciling errors.

In the world of cryptocurrencies, the term Proof-of-Concept (PoC) often appears in a lot of projects. A PoC is only a preliminary demonstration to verify that an idea, project, or method is feasible and practical. A lot of interesting projects have started from a PoC.

Discover how Upland's innovative Web3 marketing strategy on TikTok is setting a new standard for the industry.

We used to be able to buy valuable digital services and goods very affordably. Now everything seems to be a $10/month or a $100/year subscription service. This is because of a "free rider problem" that businesses and entrepreneurs have foolishly created for all of us, with their digital pseudo-premium products.

This article provides an overview of the basics of smart contract technology. It also explains how to make a smart contract “enforceable” and how to enforce it. The article is based on a paper by Christopher Clack, Vikram Bakshi, Lee Braine and Christopher D. Clack.

A "loaded" or "fully loaded" Fire TV Stick is a device that has been modified, usually by jailbreaking it and installing third-party apps or Kodi add-ons. These devices promise access to premium content for free or at a reduced cost. In the UK, illegal streaming can result in unlimited fines and up to five years in prison.

Rails 7 introduced new features that make it easier to use Node.js and Webpack. The new Import maps feature allows developers to import maps into their applications. This eliminates needing to deal with complexities related to bundling packages and transpiling ES6 and Babel. This article explains how to use the new Import Maps feature with Ruby on Ruby.

While influencers with big names and millions of followers are still needed, there's a growing trend towards micro-influencers—those with smaller, but highly engaged audiences.

The $59.7 billion broadband investment from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law could lead to a total GDP impact of up to $146 billion, reflecting a return multiplier of 2.45. This investment aims to boost economic growth, particularly in rural areas, by addressing market failures in broadband infrastructure. While critics raise concerns about government spending and fiscal deficits, historical comparisons suggest long-term economic benefits similar to...

Intel is perhaps one of the only big tech companies that, despite following the AI fad, is losing out