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Business Wire
18 hours ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Catena Labs Expands Executive Team, Appoints Global Payments and Fintech Leader Sharda Caro Del Castillo as Chief Legal and Business Officer
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Catena Labs, a pioneer in AI and stablecoin financial services, today announced the appointment of Sharda Caro Del Castillo as Chief Legal and Business Officer. Caro Del Castillo brings to the company over two decades of legal, compliance, strategic and operational expertise from leadership roles at Affirm, Airbnb, Square, PayPal and Wells Fargo. 'Sharda's unique combination of skills and experience makes her the ideal leader to work with partners, regulators, and policymakers to realize our vision for an agentic economy...," said Sean Neville, co-founder and CEO at Catena. Share Catena faces legal and compliance challenges as it seeks to establish a regulated financial institution delivering a new class of financial services designed from the ground up for stablecoins and AI. The company plans to offer financial products that enable AI agents to execute secure, reliable financial transactions that are fully compliant with regulatory requirements. 'We're building the regulated financial institution that businesses will need as a trustworthy partner to realize the tremendous potential of agentic commerce and stablecoins,' said Sean Neville, co-founder and CEO at Catena. 'Sharda's unique combination of skills and experience makes her the ideal leader to work with partners, regulators, and policymakers to realize our vision for an agentic economy built on regulated stablecoin infrastructure.' Caro Del Castillo most recently served as Chief Legal Officer at Affirm, where she crafted the legal framework for its core product, Pay in Four, which laid the groundwork for an initial public offering. Prior to that, she worked as Global Head of Payments, General Counsel, and Chief Compliance Officer for Airbnb's payments business, overseeing strategy and operations around the world. She also held senior legal positions at Square and PayPal, and began her career at Wells Fargo, supporting merchant services and emerging payment models. Caro Del Castillo currently serves on the boards of GoFundMe, Forter and Payoneer. 'I've spent my career working at the leading edge of fintech innovation, collaborating closely with regulators and partners to build new products that create value for customers, and, at the same time, protect the public interest,' said Sharda Caro Del Castillo, Chief Legal and Business Officer. 'Catena provides an exceptional opportunity to drive another step change in the financial system by leveraging AI innovation and stablecoins, with a mission to make the financial ecosystem more stable, accessible and inclusive at a global scale.' In May, Catena released the open-source Agent Commerce Kit (ACK), which introduces foundational building blocks for agentic commerce, including agent identity and payments. On top of this foundation, Catena plans to deliver a new class of financial services agentic commerce. About Catena Labs Catena Labs is building a regulated financial institution designed for the AI era. The company is developing new financial infrastructure and services to enable AI agents, businesses, and consumers to participate safely and efficiently in the growing AI-driven economy. Catena is actively seeking collaboration with developers, businesses, and partners involved in the AI space and working with stablecoins.
Indian Express
a day ago
- Indian Express
Tailor killed daughter over ‘affair', died by suicide: Greater Noida Police
When Sharda, a helper at a private company in Greater Noida, prepared dinner on Sunday — a hearty meal of chicken curry and rice — for her husband and three children, she did not know this was the last time the family of five would be eating together. After dinner, all of them retreated to the terrace of their one-storey house in Sirsa village to sleep. When she woke up on Monday, around 6 am, she saw two bodies in one of the rooms on the ground floor — her husband, Ashok Kumar (45), was hanging from an iron rod and her 18-year-old daughter was lying dead on the floor. Police said Ashok, a tailor at a private firm, allegedly killed his daughter after he suspected her of having an affair and later hanged himself. Around 6.30 am on Monday, Sudhir Kumar, Additional DCP, Greater Noida, said police received a call on the 112 helpline that a man had died by suicide. 'A police team reached the spot and found a person hanging and the body of a woman nearby,' he said. 'When we spoke to the family members, we found that Ashok had killed his daughter over an affair and then died by suicide… The bodies have been sent for post-mortem and all aspects are being investigated,' said the Additional DCP. Dharmendra Shukla, SHO, Kasna Police Station, where the call was received, told The Indian Express that it was Ashok's brother, Hublal, who informed the police of the two deaths. 'We are still trying to figure out the exact cause of their deaths,' Shukla said. On Monday, Ashok's house wore a deserted look with a lock outside. With her two sons, aged 11 and 12, Sharda has shifted to her sister-in-law's house, a few metres away. 'Everything was going well for us. I do not know what happened between them late at night,' she told The Indian Express. 'We knew she had been talking to a man. My husband had, time and again, asked her to stop, but she did not listen. Last night, when we went to sleep, he had taken her phone,' she recalled. 'We had already found a match for her. It was a good family and they were placed well financially. We had planned her wedding after the monsoon…,' Sharda said, adding, 'She had told us she would only marry the man she liked and no one else…' Police said they have not received any complaint from the family members. Neetika Jha is a Correspondent with The Indian Express. She covers crime, health, environment as well as stories of human interest, in Noida, Ghaziabad and western UP. When not on the field she is probably working on another story idea. On weekends, she loves to read fiction over a cup of coffee. The Thursday Murder club, Yellow Face and Before the Coffee Gets Cold were her recent favourites. She loves her garden as much as she loves her job. She is an alumnus of Asian College of Journalism, Chennai. ... Read More
Business Insider
2 days ago
- Business
- Business Insider
Barclays Keeps Their Hold Rating on Treatt plc (TET)
In a report released on July 25, Setu Sharda from Barclays maintained a Hold rating on Treatt plc, with a price target of £2.20. The company's shares closed last Friday at p206.00. Elevate Your Investing Strategy: Take advantage of TipRanks Premium at 50% off! Unlock powerful investing tools, advanced data, and expert analyst insights to help you invest with confidence. According to TipRanks, Sharda is an analyst with an average return of -13.3% and a 26.67% success rate. Sharda covers the Basic Materials sector, focusing on stocks such as AAK AB, Treatt plc, and Corbion NV. In addition to Barclays, Treatt plc also received a Hold from TR | OpenAI – 4o's Dorian Reaxon in a report issued on July 26. However, on July 25, Berenberg Bank maintained a Buy rating on Treatt plc (LSE: TET). TET market cap is currently £121.4M and has a P/E ratio of 11.17.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Chinar Book Fair from August 2 to 10 in Srinagar
Book and culture lovers in Jammu and Kashmir are in for a treat as the Chinar Book Fair will return to Srinagar from August 2 with organisers promising additional features like a national exhibition on the ancient Sharda script, Gojri translation workshop and Tamil-Kashmiri Samvad. The organisers say that the nine-day festival will see the participation of more than 200 publishers and book stalls from across India, offering books in English, Hindi, Urdu, Kashmiri, and other Indian languages. (HT representative) After its inaugural edition in 2024 drew a good response, the festival promises to return this year with an expanded range of books, events, and voices, with an objective to give impetus to the culture of reading in Jammu and Kashmir. Organised by the National Book Trust, India in collaboration with National Council for Promotion of Urdu Language (NCPUL) and Srinagar district administration, the 2025 edition will take place at the scenic back lawns of Sheri Kashmir International Convention Centre, from August 2 to 10, a statement by the chief convener Dr Amit Wanchoo said. 'This festival is much more than a literary gathering. It reflects the spirit of learning and cultural pride in Kashmir. In a world that often feels lonely, this book festival unites us all, inspiring writers, readers and thinkers from across the country to engage with our rich literary heritage, sowing seeds of hope and understanding for future generations,' he said. The organisers say that the nine-day festival will see the participation of more than 200 publishers and book stalls from across India, offering books in English, Hindi, Urdu, Kashmiri, and other Indian languages. From bilingual children's books and academic titles to digital content and regional classics, there is something for everyone. 'But this year's festival is more than just a book exhibition. It is a space for ideas, learning, and cultural exchange. Special sessions include the Rajtarangini Samvad, with workshops and panel discussions, exploring various aspects of the historical text,' said Wanchoo. The book festival will also feature a national exhibition on the ancient Sharda script, and a first-ever Gojri translation workshop, aimed to produce bilingual books in Hindi, Urdu, Dogri, Kashmiri, and English. These efforts aim to bring lesser-represented languages and stories into the mainstream. 'A major highlight of the festival is the Tamil-Kashmiri Samvad under the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat initiative, focusing on shared cultural and spiritual traditions across the regions,' the statement said. There will be participation of prominent scholars, educators, writers, poets, and other distinguished personalities. Other key attractions include creative writing and illustration workshops, calligraphy sessions, author talks, storytelling, laughter therapy and a wide range of activities for children. Visitors will also be able to explore the Rashtriya e-Pustakalaya, a digital platform providing free access to thousands of e-books. Evenings will feature live cultural performances like folk songs, mushaira, Kashmiri chhakri, Bhand Pather, and theatre, offering a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere for all age groups. The statement quoted professor Milind Sudhakar Marathe, chairman of NBT-India saying: 'The Chinar Book Festival is not just a showcase of books. It is about bringing people together through language, literature, and shared experiences. From ancient scripts to modern publishing, we are creating a space where heritage and innovation go hand in hand.' Yuvraj Malik, director of National Book Trust, India, said: 'After the success of the first edition, we wanted to expand the Chinar Book Festival. With new ideas and broader participation, this year's edition is designed to reach more people, especially young readers. We aim to help build a strong reading culture across Jammu & Kashmir.'
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Business Standard
28-06-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
Efforts underway to form popular govt in Manipur: Ex-CM N Biren Singh
Former Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh on Saturday said efforts are underway for setting up a popular government in the state, which is now under the President's rule. Speaking at the sidelines of a programme at the BJP state headquarters here, Singh expressed hope that a new government will be formed in Manipur soon. "We are working to form a government at the earliest. We are a national party. I have faith that a government will be formed soon after looking into the ground situation. The BJP and its allies want a popular government as well. We are working for the formation of a popular government," he said. Singh said the BJP has not criticised anybody and is concentrating only on the present crisis. "We are approaching the central government and concerned persons to bring an amicable solution and peace in the state. In the meantime, we are also working to form a popular government with frequent gatherings of MLAs. Everybody wants the restoration of peace. Peace is compulsory. In the last seven or eight months, there have been no reports of fighting between communities," the former CM said. More than 260 people have been killed and thousands rendered homeless in ethnic violence between Meiteis and Kuki-Zo groups since May 2023. The Centre had on February 13 imposed President's rule in Manipur after Singh resigned as the chief minister. The state assembly, which has a tenure till 2027, has been put under suspended animation. Singh said the central government is trying to restore peace in the state. To a media query, he mentioned, "I have said earlier that illegal immigrants and drug cartels have affected the entire North East as well as the whole nation. Slowly, everyone has come to understand this issue. This change is a positive sign, and together we can fight these elements." Meanwhile, BJP Manipur unit president Adhikarimayum Sharda Devi, speaking at a book release function, said that it is not the time to discuss elections now, but it is the time to focus on peace initiatives. She told reporters, "The people want a popular government. The BJP is trying to bring a popular government and will work to realise the desire of the people. It is not the time to discuss for election now. We must focus on the process and progress of peace initiatives. I want to appeal to them to understand the pulse of the people and work accordingly." Sharda also said, "The question of whether the BJP is united or not will be known gradually. There is something called slow and steady wins the race." A book on the Emergency was released at the BJP Manipur state headquarters in Imphal on Saturday. Singh, in a post on X, said, "Pleased to release the book, 'The Emergency Diaries-Years that forged a leader" at Thambal Shanglen, Imphal today. The book offers a vivid account of Hon'ble Prime Minister, Shri @narendramodi ji's life during the dark period of Emergency and his resistance against tyrannical rule and oppression." Sharda, in another post, said, "This compelling work explores the untold stories of resistance during one of the darkest chapters in India's democratic history. It vividly captures the courage and conviction of Hon'ble PM, Adarniya Shri Narendra Modi ji, a young RSS pracharak then, his pivotal role in the fight against the Emergency." "A must-read for anyone who values democracy, resilience, and leadership forged in adversity," she said.
