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Maintaining trust and transparency is crucial for crypto exchanges, and proving adequate reserves is a key part of this. By disclosing reserve data, exchanges reassure users about the security of their funds, preventing panic withdrawals and building confidence in the financial ecosystem.

Gensol Engineering s board will consider a stock split of shares from a face value of Rs 10 during its March 13 board meeting, alongside discussing fundraising methods. Promoters sold 2.37% equity to reinvest in the business while Gensol s shares fell 70% due to credit rating downgrades.

The primary market remains quiet with two IPOs from the SME sector scheduled for next week, while mainboard activity is still lacking. Analysts maintain a positive outlook with significant IPO activity expected in the coming years, including major companies planning to go public.

According to the 2025 Fidelity Investments Financial Wellness Study while women are increasingly becoming significant financial contributors, many still lack confidence in investment planning.

Indians looking to diversify their investments can consider Wall Street and Hang Seng markets, with active stock picking being optimal for the US. Chinese stock investments are riskier due to regulatory uncertainty. A geographically diversified portfolio can enhance returns and reduce risk for Indian investors.

Brokers have set an average target price of Rs 2,249 on Lupin, signalling an upside of 11% from the current market prices

Gensol Engineering’s promoters sold 2.37% equity to unlock liquidity for reinvestment following a 70% stock plunge over eight trading sessions. The company is considering a stock split and various fundraising options, and its CFO recently resigned. Multiple credit rating downgrades exacerbated the stock decline.

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency clarified that banks can engage in certain crypto activities without advance regulatory permission, provided they have risk management controls. This new guidance rescinds previous instructions from the Biden administration, easing the process for banks to participate in crypto-related business.

Stock indexes rose after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell s positive economic outlook, despite mixed job reports and concerns over tariffs. U.S. 10-year Treasury yields turned higher. The economy remains stable amid trade policy uncertainties. The Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq showed gains, though the S&P 500 had its steepest weekly decline since September.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell hinted at possible updates to the Fed s dot plot as part of a comprehensive policy review. The revisions aim to enhance the accuracy and effectiveness of the Fed s interest-rate projections, with suggestions including capturing economic assumptions underlying policymakers views.