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Himanshu Sakre

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Articles by Himanshu Sakre

Fintech

What is a stablecoin, and how is it different from other crypto?

A stablecoin is a crypto token designed to hold a steady value, almost always one US dollar, by backing it with reserves. Here is how the peg is meant to hold, what stablecoins are used for, and why stable is a goal, not a guarantee.

Banking

How do banks actually make money?

A bank makes most of its money by lending out the deposits you give it, charging borrowers more than it pays you. Here is how that spread, plus fees, really works, and why it means shopping for a better savings rate is worth it.

Economy

What is inflation, and what does it do to your money?

Inflation is a sustained rise in prices that quietly shrinks what your money can buy. Here is how it is measured, how it eats into savings, who gains and who loses, and the one number that matters most.

Companies

OpenAI’s IPO is now a 2027 story: what changed, and why

OpenAI is reported to have pushed its stock-market listing to 2027, holding out for a far higher valuation. Here is what is on the record about the timing, the money and the losses, and what is still speculation.