A ban would inhibit new applications and solutions from being deployed and would discourage tech startup, said Nasscom
The world is turning digital and crypto currency may change the dollar dominated world
Sun, citing ill health, postponed the lunch three days before it was to happen, sending the Chinese media and internet into overdrive
From the ban on cryptocurrency, political defections to OYO's adventures, here's a selection of Business Standard Opinion pieces for the day
Blanket ban on cryptocurrency isn't a good idea
The Subhash Garg panel as part of its report had submitted a draft Banning of Cryptocurrency and Regulation of Official Digital Currency Bill 2019
In fact, in the first meeting of the committee, which was held on November 27, 2017, the committee had broadly agreed that "the banning option is difficult to implement"
SC to hear challenge to restrictions on cryptocurrency today
Panel headed by finance secretary Subhash Chandra Garg recommends imprisonment for up to 10 years for anyone who mines, generates, holds, sells, transfers or issues cryptocurrency.
Although Bitcoin is a virtual currency, the energy consumption associated with its use is very real
Lawmakers have also raised concerns over Facebook's spotty record on privacy and data protection
Libra will also face additional concerns from international regulators and lawmakers, which could further delay its progress
Facebook's new currency plan under scrutiny in Congress
India, meanwhile, has throughout maintained that cryptocurrencies were illegal and it did not recognise such activities