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  Cryptocurrency Update – August 2025: Bitcoin Slips, Altcoins Under Pressure Primary Keywords : cryptocurrency update August 2025, Bitcoin price today, Ethereum news, Altcoin market trends, crypto price analysis  Global Crypto Market Overview As of August 6, 2025, the cryptocurrency market opened on a weaker note. Bitcoin (BTC) has dropped nearly 7% from its July all-time high of $122,408. Major altcoins like Ethereum (ETH), XRP, Dogecoin (DOGE), and Solana (SOL) are also trading in the red.  Top Cryptocurrency Prices (USD & INR) Cryptocurrency Price (USD) 24h Change Price (INR) Bitcoin (BTC) $113,543.30 -0.63% ₹94.74 lakh Ethereum (ETH) $3,584.40 -1.86% ₹2.99 lakh XRP $2.92 -3.97% ₹24.37 Dogecoin (DOGE) $0.1966 -4.78% ₹16.40 Solana (SOL) $161.92 -3.58% ₹13,500  Bitcoin Dominance & Altcoin Season Index According to BlockBeats, the Altcoin Season Index currently stands at 38 — meaning only 38 out of the top 50 altcoins have outperformed Bitcoin in the last 90...

  🇺🇸 ESPN and WWE Strike $1.6 Billion Deal: What It Means for U.S. Sports Fans in 2026 In a groundbreaking move, ESPN has secured exclusive rights to air all WWE premium live events (PLEs) in the United States starting in 2026 . This $1.625 billion deal marks a seismic shift in the sports entertainment landscape and signals ESPN’s aggressive push into streaming.  What’s Changing? Exclusive Platform : All WWE PLEs—including WrestleMania, SummerSlam, Royal Rumble, and Survivor Series—will stream on ESPN’s new direct-to-consumer service. Launch Date : ESPN’s streaming platform goes live on August 21, 2025 . Subscription Cost : $29.99/month for full access to ESPN channels and WWE events. This partnership ends WWE’s previous arrangement with Peacock and redefines how fans will access wrestling content in the U.S.  Deal Breakdown Detail Value Total Contract Value $1.625 Billion Duration 5 Years Annual Value $325 Million Coverage All WWE PLEs in USA WWE President Nick Khan ca...

  Trump’s Tariffs on India: What the 50% Duty Means for Trade, Business & Geopolitics In a dramatic escalation of trade tensions, U.S. President Donald Trump has imposed a sweeping 50% tariff on most Indian imports, citing India’s continued purchase of Russian oil. This move, announced via executive order on August 6, 2025, has sent shockwaves through global markets and diplomatic circles 2 .  What Happened? Initial Tariff : 25% duty effective August 7, 2025 Additional Tariff : Another 25% to be implemented after 21 days Total Impact : Most Indian goods now face a 50% import duty in the U.S. 3 Trump accused India of “funding the war in Ukraine” through discounted Russian crude purchases. The White House claims this undermines Western sanctions and aids Moscow’s war effort.  Sectors Hit Hardest Sector Impact of Tariff Textiles & Garments Prices may rise 30–40% in U.S. markets Pharmaceuticals Generic drug exports face cost pressure Gems & Jewelry Diamonds and g...

  McDonald's (MCD) Stock Analysis: Is the Golden Arches a Golden Opportunity in 2025? McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE: MCD), the world’s largest fast-food chain, has once again captured investor attention with a strong Q2 2025 performance. As the stock trades around $307.00 , up 2.75% from the previous close, many are asking: is now the time to invest in MCD?  Key Highlights from Q2 2025 Earnings Adjusted EPS : $3.19 vs. $3.14 expected Revenue : $6.84 billion, beating estimates of $6.7 billion U.S. Same-Store Sales : +2.5%, reversing a Q1 slump Global Momentum : Strong international performance and digital expansion CEO Chris Kempczinski credited the rebound to “compelling value, standout marketing, and menu innovation,” including the return of the Chicken Snack Wrap and value-focused promotions.  MCD Stock Performance & Technicals Metric Value Current Price $307.00 52-Week High $326.32 52-Week Low $265.33 P/E Ratio 27.08 Dividend Yield 2.37% Market Cap $219.5 Billion ...

  NEET PG 2025 Concludes: Key Highlights, Exam Analysis & What’s Next The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Postgraduate courses (NEET PG 2025) concluded successfully on August 3, 2025 , marking a major milestone for over 2.42 lakh medical graduates across India 2 . Conducted by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) , this year’s exam was the largest single-shift computer-based test in Indian history . Exam Overview Date of Exam : August 3, 2025 Mode : Computer-based test Cities Covered : 301 Test Centres : 1,052 Candidates Appeared : 2,42,000+ 2 NBEMS deployed over 2,200 faculty members and 300 cyber commandos to ensure a secure and fair examination process 2 . Eligibility & Courses NEET PG 2025 serves as the eligibility-cum-ranking exam for admission into: MD (Doctor of Medicine) MS (Master of Surgery) PG Diploma courses Post MBBS DNB and DrNB (6-year) programs NBEMS diploma courses Candidates must have completed their MBBS degree , ...

अगस्त 2025 में सोने-चांदी के भाव: निवेश के लिए सुनहरा मौका या सतर्कता की जरूरत? अगस्त 2025 की शुरुआत में सोने और चांदी की कीमतों में उतार-चढ़ाव देखने को मिला है। वैश्विक आर्थिक अनिश्चितता, अमेरिकी टैरिफ नीति, और डॉलर की मजबूती ने भारतीय सर्राफा बाजार को प्रभावित किया है। आइए जानें इस महीने के ताज़ा भाव और निवेश की संभावनाएं।  ताज़ा भाव (2 अगस्त 2025) धातु शुद्धता भाव (प्रति 10 ग्राम / किलो) सोना (Gold) 24 कैरेट ₹99,800 प्रति 10 ग्राम सोना 22 कैरेट ₹91,483 प्रति 10 ग्राम चांदी (Silver) 999 फाइन ₹1,10,550 प्रति किलोग्राम देश के प्रमुख शहरों में 24 कैरेट सोने के भाव: दिल्ली : ₹99,450 मुंबई : ₹99,620 चेन्नई : ₹99,910 हैदराबाद : ₹99,780  गिरावट के कारण अमेरिकी टैरिफ नीति : राष्ट्रपति ट्रंप द्वारा भारत समेत कई देशों पर भारी टैरिफ लगाने की घोषणा से वैश्विक बाजारों में अस्थिरता बढ़ी। डॉलर की मजबूती : अमेरिकी GDP आंकड़ों के बाद डॉलर इंडेक्स में उछाल आया, जिससे सोने की कीमतों पर दबाव पड़ा। रुपये में मजबूती : डॉलर के मुकाबले भारतीय रुपये के मजबूत होने से इंपोर्टेड गोल्ड सस्ता हुआ। ...