CFTC Explores Stablecoins Collateral Initiative in US Derivatives Market

The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has proposed allowing stablecoins and tokenised assets as collateral in derivatives markets. Acting chair Caroline Pham said the plan would modernise collateral frameworks, with feedback open until October 20. Crypto executives from Circle, Coinbase, and Ripple welcomed the initiative, calling it a key step toward integrating digital assets into regulated finance and boosting efficiency, liquidity, and trust. The move aligns with wider US efforts to update digital asset regulation.

Slow Horses author Mick Herron says he knows how Jackson Lamb dies

The writer knows ‘how, why, when and where’ Gary Oldman’s cantankerous intelligence officer meets his end – a fate he figured out ‘relatively recently’

Slow Horses author Mick Herron has revealed that he knows how Jackson Lamb dies.

The irascible, unkempt cold war-era spy heads up Slough House, the crumbling office for failed MI5 agents at the centre of Herron’s bestselling series.

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Amazon Sale 2025: Best Vacuum Cleaner Deals on Amazon Right Now

Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale 2025 offer different vacuum cleaners at jaw-dropping discounts. Brands like Eureka Forbes, Dreame, and Philips have listed top models with high suction power and advanced technologies in the ongoing sale. Buyers can avail bank offers, exchange discounts, Amazon Pay based offers and more during the sale.

Samsung Announces Android 16-Based One UI 8 Upgrade Schedule for Galaxy Devices in India: Eligible Models

Samsung has announced the One UI 8 release schedule for Galaxy devices in India. The Android 16-based operating system was introduced with the seventh-generation foldables in July, and was rolled out to the Galaxy S25 series in India last week. It will now arrive on more devices, including the Galaxy S24 series, Galaxy A-Series and M-Series devices, and Galaxy tablets, starting next month.

GoPro Max 2, GoPro Lit Hero With Up to 8K Video Recording Launched Alongside Fluid Pro AI Gimbal: Price, Specifications

GoPro Max 2 360 action camera was unveiled on Tuesday by the US-based tech firm, alongside the Lit Hero compact action camera and Fluid Pro AI gimbal, according to a press release. The new Max 2 supports 360-degree video recording at 8K resolution. The company claims that the camera is capable of capturing 21 percent more resolution than its competition. On the other hand, the Lit Hero can shoot 4K resolution videos at up to 60fps, as per the press release.

Amazon Sale 2025: Top Discounts on 2-in-1 Laptops From HP and Lenovo

Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale 2025 is live across India, offering discounts on gadgets, home appliances, and laptops. Among the highlights are 2-in-1 laptops, which function as both PCs and tablets and are gaining popularity. These versatile devices are available with attractive offers during the sale. Shoppers can save more with a 10 percent instant discount for SBI cardholders, along with EMI plans, exchange deals, and coupons. This roundup spotlights the best 2-in-1 laptop deals in the ongoing sale.