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Microsoft's code repository platform, GitHub, has rolled out a GitHub Sponsors service/platform to Indian developers, under which Indian developers can sign up on the platform to receive financial backing.

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1. GitHub to offer sponsor service to help Indian developers get financial backing

Microsoft's code repository platform, GitHub, has rolled out a GitHub Sponsors service/platform to Indian developers, under which Indian developers can sign up on the platform to receive financial backing. Sponsorships may be made by individuals (who will not be charged any platform fee for their contribution) and organisations (who will have to pay a 10% charge to the platform for their contribution).

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2. Meta Files 'Meta Pay' Trademark Applications Covering Crypto Services

Meta Platforms Inc., formerly Facebook, filed five trademark applications for "Meta Pay" with the USPTO which appear to be associated with a new digital payments platform that will integrate various cryptocurrency and blockchain-related products.

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