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Facebook Acquired Popular Face-Swapping App MSQRD by Masquerade
Facebook has just acquired a popular face-swapping app MSQRD by the company Masquerade. The acquisition comes after Facebook’s attempt to take over Snapchat, the instant messaging app with the similar feat. The details on the acquisition were not disclosed.
India Affixes Cap On Royalty Fees For Gene Modified Cotton Seeds
MMB patented gene modified seeds are capable of secreting anti pest protein. However, the seed giant is accused of charging higher royalty fees exerting undue dominance in the seed market. Upon complaints from respective trade body, the Indian agriculture ministry has imposed ceiling for royalties on gene modified cotton seeds.
Depriving Banks & Insurances, VC Backed Fintech Startups $13.8 Billion Funding In 2015
Venture capitalization has appeared as an investment industry rival for banks and insurances. The new trend of raising capital has become much more popular for fintech startups during 2015 while raising $13.8 billion in funding. The raised fund appears just double compared to that in previous year and expected to grow significantly also in 2016.
Kossan Rubber Industries preparing for share buyback amid rebound in ringgit
Kossan Rubber Industries is preparing for a share buyback program following a bounce in the Malaysian ringgit that sent the shares of the company to its lower level from a record high in December.