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Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) has fined 19 digital asset firms for operating without licences and breaching marketing regulations. Fines ranged from AED 100,000 to AED 600,000, with cease-and-desist orders issued. The action comes amid broader VARA policy upgrades, including enhanced risk oversight, client verification, and compliance standards for licensed crypto and Web3 service providers, reinforcing a secure and fully regulated digital asset market in Dubai.

NPCI and RBI announced biometric and wearable glass-based authentication for UPI in India. Users can now verify payments via fingerprint or face unlock instead of a PIN, with Aadhaar-linked data and an initial Rs. 5,000 limit. The system aims to enhance convenience and security, especially for seniors. However, experts caution against accidental payments. Biometric use requires user consent, periodic security updates, and reactivation if unused for 90 days. Here we tell you how to use it.

Realme will soon announce the “world-renowned” camera brand that it is working with for its upcoming flagship Realme GT 8 series. One of the company executives said that the collaboration will “subvert your imagination” (translated from Chinese). The Chinese brand recently revealed that its upcoming Realme GT 8 Pro will feature a detachable rear camera module. This will enable users to swap and choose from at least three distinct camera islands.

Vi has introduced Vi Protect, an AI-driven initiative focused on ensuring safety and security measures against the spams and cyber threats. As part of this initiative, Vi introduced two measures at India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025. An AI-based Voice Spam Detection System and Cyber Defense and Incident Response System. The former detects and flags fraudulent and spam calls in real time.

Jio has unveiled its latest series of JioBharat Phones, which now come with multiple safety features. The company said that the handsets will be most useful for the caretakers of the elderly, parents of children, and women, as they ship with location monitoring capabilities, usage manager, and up to seven-day battery backup. Additionally, the company unveiled its new Jio AI Classroom course.