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A Cbdc Is A Digital Form Of A Country’s Fiat Currency Issued By Its Central Bank. It May Be Fresh Currency, Or It May Replace Existing Money In The System. Cbdc May Be Used For Peer-To-Peer Payments Or For Transactions Between Consumers And Merchants. It Can Also Enable Transactions Between Commercial Banks And Clearing Houses (Wholesale Cbdc) In The Wholesale Interbank Market, Possibly Streamlining Domestic Or Cross-Border Interbank Payments.

The video discusses India's green energy revolution and its transition to renewable energy. India aims to increase its renewable energy capacity to 450 GW by 2030, and it is considered a frontrunner in the green energy race. It mentions that solar, wind, and green hydrogen are the leading sources of green energy in India. Solar energy is expected to play a significant role in India's energy future, and wind power is expected to account for 33% of total energy consumption by 2025-26. The article also notes that building a green energy portfolio in India will be expensive, with an estimated cost of $7.2 trillion by 2050. Despite the high cost of green hydrogen, it is still considered very promising in decarbonizing challenging sectors, although it may not become economical anytime soon.

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The video delves into the reasons behind the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and how it will affect Indian startups. Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), a financial services provider specialized in serving technology startups, has announced a significant loss on its portfolio, causing panic among venture capitalists who instructed portfolio businesses to limit exposure and withdraw their funds from the bank. SVB's clients are mostly US-based startups, with nearly half of all US venture capital-backed startups doing business with the bank. The impact of SVB's troubles on the Indian startup industry is a concern, as many Indian startups raised funds from US investors and used SVB for their services. Despite the concerns about cash flow problems and delays in funding moves, the industry is far from panic mode and has weathered previous crises. It remains to be seen how SVB's troubles will affect the startup world in the long term, but for now, investors and startups are staying alert.

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The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), a major player in lending and financing for technology startups, has sent shockwaves through the Indian startup ecosystem, which heavily relies on foreign investors and venture capitalists for funding. SVB's exposure to 21 Indian startups, likely to be more than $1 billion USD, has left many in limbo, with disruptions and delays in accessing funds potentially compromising their ability to pay vendors, employees, and other stakeholders. The closure of SVB may reduce the availability of financing and banking services for Indian startups, particularly in the technology and life sciences sectors, and make it more difficult for these companies to compete in the global market. While the FDIC insures deposits up to $250,000 per depositor, startups that bank exclusively with SVB may still face difficulties if their working capital requirements exceed that amount. Other banks and financial institutions may provide alternative sources of funding and support, but the Indian startup ecosystem will undoubtedly need to adapt to this new reality.

There have been huge bubbles in the stock market, real estate, cryptos and venture capital funding over the last three years. This comes on the back of massive bubbles over the last three-and-a-half decades. The mid to late 1980s saw bubbles in Japanese stocks and real estate. The late 1990s and early 2000s saw a bubble in dotcom companies with no business models.obvious in hindsight, let us explore why does it flourish in the first place and not burst quickly?

The term ‘angel investor’ has become more commonly known over recent years. These angel inventors are like modern day heroes for any entrepreneurs who have worked hard on their idea to turn it into a fruitful plan. At this point, we must understand and know some of the terms used in the business and startup world. The most important and commonly used term that you will find here is ‘angel investing’. Yes, you heard that right. Today in Startup Buzz, we will talk about 5 angel investors that you can look up to for mentorship.

Crude oil prices which touched rock bottom when the covid pandemic broke out in 2020 have gained steadily since then, as the world made progress in the battle against the coronavirus. However, with the onset of the Russia-Ukraine war in February and following supply chain disruptions, oil prices began climbing, peaking at $127.98 in March. With the global economy slowing down, crude oil prices fell as low as $76.1 in the first week of December. However, retail customers may have to wait longer for relief, why? Let us analyze the implications of cheaper oil for the Indian economy.

Bahamian Crypto Exchange Ftx Became The Latest Casualty Of The Uncertain Future That Crypto Investments Tend To Stare At. Until Wednesday, There Was A Glimmer Of Hope For The Beleaguered Crypto Exchange As Binance Promised To Throw A Lifeline. But Now That Binance Is Walking Away From The Deal, The Last Hope Has Also Been Dashed. Let's Examine The Implications Of This Arrangement For The Crypto Community And Discuss What We Can Learn From It. #crypto #cryptoexchangeftx #investment #mint Subscribe Now For Latest Updates- https://tinyurl.com/lbw8nze