Twitter hacking scandal: What are Bitcoins and why hackers are asking for it?
The attackers posted tweets that appeared to promote a cryptocurrency scam.
Jul 16, 2020, 12:11 PM IST
Elon Musk explains Bitcoin to JK Rowling, Twitterati have a field day
After the weird naming of his son, this time Twitter was in splits over Musk’s explanation of Bitcoins to celebrated author JK Rowling.
May 18, 2020, 12:14 PM IST
Darknet sellers offer coronavirus-related gear for bitcoin: Researchers
Darknet markets are e-commerce sites designed to lie beyond the reach of regular search engines. They are popular with criminals, as buyers and sellers are largely untraceable and payment is made anonymously in cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin.
Apr 06, 2020, 22:38 PM IST
Supreme Court removes RBI ban on trading in cryptocurrency
The apex court gave its ruling on the RBI's 2018 decision to ban banks from providing services to any individual or business entities dealing with cryptocurrencies, including bitcoins.
Mar 04, 2020, 11:29 AM IST
Inter-Ministerial panel recommends ban on cryptocurrency, govt to examine draft Bill
The Inter-Ministerial Committee was constituted in November 2017 under the chairmanship of Secy (EA), with Secy (MeiTY), Chairman (SEBI) and deputy Governor, RBI as members, to study the issues related to virtual currencies and propose specific action to be taken in this matter.
Jul 22, 2019, 18:01 PM IST
Facebook's digital coin set to run into rough weather
The move to launch 'Libra' comes at a time when Facebook is under intense pressure from regulators, shareholders and users to address privacy shortcomings.
Jun 21, 2019, 15:03 PM IST
Man in Uttar Pradesh threatens to blow up Miami airport over Bitcoin complaint
The 18-year-old had purchased Bitcoins worth US$1,000 but was reportedly cheated in the process. He wanted FBI to take action.
Nov 03, 2018, 14:26 PM IST
Energy-intensive Bitcoin transactions pose environmental threat
Bitcoin and similar blockchain technologies consume more electricity than entire nations may prevent the world from achieving the climate change mitigation targets under the Paris Agreement, a study has warned.
Aug 01, 2018, 16:33 PM IST
Surat Bitcoin Extortion Case: In major development, Amreli SP arrested
In a major development, Amreli Superintendent of Police Jagdish Patel was arrested by CID (Crime) on Sunday in the Bitcoin extortion case of Surat-based builder Shailesh Bhatt.
Apr 23, 2018, 09:15 AM IST
Google bans cryptocurrency advertising, bitcoin price slumps
Google said that it would ban ads for cryptocurrencies and related content such as initial coin offerings, crypto exchanges and cryptocurrency wallets.
Mar 15, 2018, 12:15 PM IST
Cryptocurrencies are failing as money, says Bank of England chief Mark Carney
Bitcoin prices have fallen sharply since December 2017.
Mar 02, 2018, 16:43 PM IST
Austrian bitcoin fraud sparks police search across Europe
Hundreds of people across Austria have complained of being defrauded by the 'Optioment' scheme dealing in the digital currency.
Feb 15, 2018, 23:28 PM IST
100,000 Bitcoin investors get notices from Income Tax Department
The Taxman sent notices to those people, who have invested in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin without declaring these in their income tax returns,
Feb 06, 2018, 19:01 PM IST
Bitcoin slides below $6,000; half its value lost in 2018
The virtual currency hit a peak of almost $20,000 in December.
Feb 06, 2018, 14:45 PM IST
Bitcoin biggest bubble in human history, warns economist who predicted 2008 crash
Roubini has taken to twitter, showing bitcoin's historic run compared to others such as the infamous tulip bulbs.
Feb 05, 2018, 11:24 AM IST
Budget 2018: Govt doesn't consider cryptocurrencies as legal tender, says Jaitley
Last year, FM Jaitley had informed Parliament that there are no regulations governing virtual currencies in India.
Feb 01, 2018, 12:55 PM IST
Facebook bans Bitcoin, other cryptocurrency ads on its platforms
The new policy prohibits ads that promote financial products and services that are frequently associated with misleading or deceptive promotional practices
Jan 31, 2018, 09:59 AM IST
Bitcoin wallet devices vulnerable to security hacks: Study
Bitcoin is a form of digital currency that is supposed to provide a secure and private alternative to conventional money.
Jan 24, 2018, 13:01 PM IST
Bitcoin jolted by regulation worries, falls 7% on extended selloff
The price of the world`s biggest and best known cryptocurrency fell to as low as $10,567 on the Luxembourg-based Bitstamp exchange, not far from its six-week nadir of $10,162 touched the previous day.
Jan 17, 2018, 12:27 PM IST
Bitcoin slides 14% on crackdown fears, hits four-week low
Bitcoin slid on the news, trading as low as $11,730 on the Luxembourg-based Bitstamp exchange, down 13.6 percent on the day.
Jan 16, 2018, 15:09 PM IST
