Cryptoverse: Will you grow old with bitcoin?
The market turmoil of recent weeks has hushed talk earlier in 2022 that bitcoin and other crypto would win mainstream acceptance and be ushered into pension plans.
May 31, 2022, 23:30 PM IST
Britain sets out plan to exploit crypto potential
All stablecoins that reference a fiat currency should be regulated, the government said.
Apr 04, 2022, 22:11 PM IST
71% Indians have low or zero trust in cryptocurrencies as India seeks to block most cryptos in new Bill
The Cryptocurrency and Regulation of Official Digital Currency Bill, 2021, is listed for introduction in the Lok Sabha in the winter session, scheduled to begin from November 29, as the government is looking to bar most private cryptocurrencies in India.
Nov 25, 2021, 11:56 AM IST
India seeks to block most cryptocurrencies in new Bill: 10 points on Cryptocurrency Ban
It can be noted that on March 4, 2021, the Supreme Court had set aside an RBI circular of April 6, 2018, prohibiting banks and entities regulated by it from providing services in relation to virtual currencies.
Nov 24, 2021, 08:48 AM IST
Government to ban private cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin
On November 23, all major cryptocurrencies dropped by 15% or more, with Bitcoin down over 17%, Ethereum down almost 15%, and Tether down nearly 18%.
Nov 23, 2021, 23:59 PM IST
Bitcoin hits $50,000 for first time in four weeks
On Tuesday, Bitcoin rose as much as 2.35% to hit $50,398.10.
Oct 05, 2021, 17:02 PM IST
Google removes 8 malicious apps from Play Store
Google has now identified these malicious apps and removed them from Play Store. These apps masquerading as genuine apps were giving good returns on investments in cloud-mining operations.
Aug 22, 2021, 22:26 PM IST
Bitcoin hits nearly 2 week low, down 10% in wake of China crackdown
The world`s biggest cryptocurrency, long plagued by volatility, has lost over 20% in the last six days alone and is down by half from its April peak of almost $65,000. Still, it has still gained over 10% this year.
Jun 21, 2021, 16:47 PM IST
Can you buy a car using bitcoin? Some car dealers were years ahead of Elon Musk
Musk had bought Dogecoin - a cryptocurrency - for his newborn, further extending his support to digital currencies. "Bought some dogecoin for lil X, so he can be a toddler hodler," said the Tesla and SpaceX CEO on Twitter. The car dealers said accepting cryptocurrency is a good marketing and branding tool.
Feb 11, 2021, 19:08 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
As bitcoin world wobbles, mining rig company plans $2 billion IPO
Canaan is expected to present itself to investors not so much as a bitcoin company, but as a chip designer focused on developing other markets in artificial intelligence and blockchain, the electronic ledger that underpins bitcoin.
May 22, 2018, 12:22 PM IST
Consumers need to be cautious to avoid getting trapped: Finance Ministry on Bitcoins
The Finance Ministry has equated investment bubble of Bitcoin to ponzi schemes.
Dec 29, 2017, 10:37 AM IST
India's first bitcoin trading app launched
The app would permit a range of transactions, including payments, remittances, business-to-business commerce, supply chain finance, asset management and trading.
Dec 28, 2017, 15:40 PM IST
Bitcoins: IT notices to 4-5 lakh HNIs across the country
The department, official sources said, found that out of the estimated 20 lakh entities registered on these exchanges, about 4 to 5 lakh were "operational" and indulging in transactions and investments.
Dec 18, 2017, 17:47 PM IST
US woman laundered cryptocurrencies to fund IS
A woman from New York tried to fund the Islamic State (IS) terror group through Bitcoins and other cryptocurrencies, according to federal prosecutors.
Dec 15, 2017, 12:10 PM IST
RBI reiterates warnings about trading in Bitcoins
The statement was issued after the cryptocurrency, which trades 24 hours a day and seven days a week, climbed as high as $11,799.99 on the Luxembourg-based Bitstamp exchange on Sunday.
Dec 05, 2017, 19:09 PM IST
Zuckerberg rivals invested part of their FB settlement in Bitcions and are now billionaires
They made headlines for suing Mark Zuckerberg on charges that he stole the idea of Facebook from them. They received a hefty payout and invested $11 million to buy Bitcoin. Over a period of four years, twins Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss have become billionaires.
Dec 04, 2017, 22:28 PM IST
HBO offers $250,000 as ''bounty payment'' to hackers: Variety
The hackers behind HBO`s recent data breach have leaked an email in which the U.S. cable channel offered them $250,000 as a "bounty payment," Hollywood trade paper Variety reported on Thursday.
Aug 11, 2017, 17:38 PM IST
Eat at Suryavanshi Restaurant in Bengaluru and pay via Bitcoins
Suryavanshi restaurant at Bengaluru's Indiranagar allows its guests to dine in and pay via Bitcoins.
Aug 10, 2017, 11:46 AM IST
