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Social media startup ShareChat’s valuation has cratered below $2 billion from nearly $5 billion following a new funding round, a source familiar with the situation told TechCrunch, marking a steep decline for the nine-year-old Indian startup that boasts over 400 million users in the South Asian market. The Bengaluru-based startup, which operates a popular social network supporting a dozen Indian languages as well as a short-form video app, announced on Monday that it had raised $49 million in a convertible round. It did not disclose the valuation at which the funds were raised but strongly denied that its new valuation…

Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news during the last week. In this issue: Bitcoin hinders El Salvador’s credit talks with the IMF, the Paraguayan Senate issues a statement supporting bitcoin miners, and Venezuela unveils a crypto-linked corruption scheme. Bitcoin Reportedly Hurts El Salvador Credit Opportunities With […] Source link

Monday 15 April 2024 7:40 am Podcast platform Audioboom has experienced a decline in both revenue and profit for the full year, despite witnessing strong demand from advertisers. The UK-based company reported a revenue drop from nearly $75 million in 2022 to $65 million last year, although it saw a return to growth in the final quarter. Audioboom also registered pre-tax losses of $0.4 million, a significant drop from a profit of $3.6 million in 2022. On a positive note, monthly advertisers increased by 47%, with 7,727 brands utilizing the platform to advertise products and services. Audioboom’s global advertising marketplace,…

Also known as allergic rhinitis, hay fever occurs when the body reacts to histamine, a substance released in response to allergens such as tree pollen and grass pollen. Grass pollen levels peak in May and June and weed pollen counts remain high over the summer – around 6 months of the year can stimulate hay fever symptoms. Hay Fever symptoms Sneezing Runny/ blocked nose Itchy/ watery eyes Fatigue Sinus pressure How to prevent hay fever Apply petroleum jelly around the nostrils to catch pollen before it can enter your system Keep windows closed to limit pollen entering the home Wash…

Pula, an insurtech based in Kenya, has since 2015 been keen on enhancing the access to agricultural insurance by small-holder farmers across emerging markets, shielding them against losses from pests, diseases and/or extreme weather events like floods and droughts. So far, the insurtech has supported 15.4 million farmers in Africa, Asia and Latin America to get insured, and it is eyeing more following a $20 million series B funding that will enable it to establish new partnerships, including for livestock covers. Global investment manager BlueOrchard led the round through its InsuResilience strategy, which aims at providing access to climate insurance…

Kent Fire and Rescue were called to the fire in Rosewood yesterday at 8.49pm (April 13). Three fire engines and their crews were used to bring the blaze under control by 10.55pm. One person was treated by paramedics for precautionary checks. The cause of the fire is not known at this stage. A spokesperson for Kent Fire and Rescue said: “Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called to reports of a garage alight in Rosewood, Dartford. “Three fire engines were sent to the property, where firefighters wearing breathing apparatus used hose reel jets to extinguish the flames. “One person was…

Coinbase has recently submitted a legal document to the Southern District of New York, requesting authorization for an interlocutory appeal regarding the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s broad definition of an “investment contract” in transactions involving digital assets. This case holds substantial importance as it may establish important legal precedents for the cryptocurrency sector in the future. Source link

Explore the map below to track the status of major nearby branches, reflecting the ongoing trend of banks shuttering their doors on numerous high streets nationwide. Source link

The incident happened outside Bickley train station just before 3pm today (April 14). Officers, including armed police, London Ambulance Service and an air ambulance were called to the scene. The man was found injured and taken to hospital where his condition is currently unknown. Two men have been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm (GBH). One of the men was also arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon. The second man was further arrested on suspicion of possession of class B drugs. A spokesperson for British Transport Police said: “Two men have been arrested following a stabbing…

Two compounds full of stolen car parts have been found in Kent.Three people have been arrested after police discovered the stashes in Teynham.Police discovered two compounds in Teynham full of stolen car parts from across the southeast. Picture: Kent PoliceOfficers found them full of stolen car parts from across the southeast, as well as a car stolen from Essex.An investigation is ongoing, according to a post by Kent Police on X, formally Twitter.Almost 2,500 vehicles were reportedly swiped from the county’s streets last year. Data from Kent Police shows Ford Transit vans, Ford Fiestas, and Land Rover Discoveries are some…