Fin-fluencers: Financial Gurus or Misleading Masterminds?

Fin-fluencers: Financial Gurus or Misleading Masterminds?

The growing influence of financial influencers, or “fin-fluencers,” on social media has sparked a lively debate about their role in shaping the investment decisions of the youth. In a thought-provoking episode of “The ALT View” presented by StockGro, students of IIM Bangalore discussed this emerging phenomenon and its implications with industry experts Ajay Lakhotia, CEO … Read more

Crypto industry players see light at end of tunnel despite regulatory vacuum. Here’s why

Crypto industry players see light at end of tunnel despite regulatory vacuum. Here’s why

The Ministry of Finance recently made it clear in a written reply in the Lok Sabha that the government is not considering a law to regulate the transaction of cryptocurrencies. “Currently, there is no proposal to bring legislation for regulating the sales and purchase of virtual digital assets in the country,” Pankaj Chaudhary, Minister of … Read more

Delayed gratification: The formula for wealth creation and happiness

Delayed gratification: The formula for wealth creation and happiness

Abhimanyu is a smart trader who trades everything from crypto to derivatives to international stocks. He has made a fortune since he started during covid-19. In his early 20s, his colleague in the US introduced him to the financial markets. Abhimanyu used to work for a US firm, The covid-19 lockdown made him work from … Read more

Stage set for return of Binance, Kucoin to India

Stage set for return of Binance, Kucoin to India

In December, India’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) called for blocking web addresses of a number of global crypto firms which were not registered in the country, over concerns that some of them may be misused for money-laundering. On Friday, FIU said that it has lifted Kucoin’s suspension after the exchange paid a fine of around … Read more