Bitcoin extended its sharp sell-off, tumbling 8.4% to $104,782 after U.S. President Donald Trump imposed 100% tariffs on Chinese tech exports and tightened software controls. The announcement triggered a $19 billion wipeout across the cryptocurrency market, liquidating over 1.6 million traders. Ethereum, XRP, and Binance Coin also plunged, while experts see short-term pressure but a bullish long-term outlook.
AU Small Finance Bank Q2 profit jumps 53% to Rs 858 crore
AU’s gross non-performing assets ratio fell 42 basis points (bps) to 1.99% at the end of September. This helped in 25% lower provision at Rs