Page 12 - Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency exchange WazirX under lens for evading Rs 40 crore in taxes

According to the CBIC, the matter relates to WazirX launching its own currency, but not paying GST on it.

The Year of the Doge? 2021, crypto's wildest year yet

The memecoin phenomenon was linked to the 'Wall Street Bets' movement, where retail traders coordinated online to pile into stocks such as GameStop Corp, squeezing hedge funds' short positions

In pics: 2021 belonged to investors, no matter where they placed a bet

From equities to commodities and cryptocurrencies, most segments gave handsome returns. But inflation, rate tightening, and the Omicron spread have spoiled the year-end party

Looking back: 10 developments that shaped the financial sector in 2021

From crypto concerns to policy normalisation, deposit insurance, Shaktikanta Das' reappointment as RBI governor and Citi's India exit, here are the key developments in for the financial sector in 2021

Bitcoin falls 6.1% to $47,607, Ether drops 5.57 % to $3,812.6

Bitcoin, the world's biggest and best-known cryptocurrency, is down 31% from the year's high of $69,000 on Nov. 10

India needs to initially go for basic model for CBDC, says RBI report

In its basic form, a CBDC provides a safe, robust, and convenient alternative to physical cash

Bitcoin's volatility is on display again in slide below $50,000

The token fell as much as 4.5% on Tuesday in Asia and was trading at about $49,100 as of 1:10 p.m. in Singapore

New smart-contract based crypto platform begins global operations

BNBXMAS is a smart contract-based Dapp built on the Binance Smart Chain that allows users to invest in cryptocurrencies

From cloud to cryptocurrency to the metaverse, tech that dominated 2021

The big technology stories of this year will continue to dominate 2022

Keeping your head when others are losing theirs

Pointing to gold, the only important exception to the intrinsic-value rule is a very weak justification for arguing that Bitcoin will retain its value

NFT Auction: Bat signed by 2011 World Cup winning team fetches $25,000

A bat signed by the 2011 World Cup winning Indian cricket team was sold for $25,000

Bitcoin climbs to $51,000, hits highest in more than two weeks

The largest cryptocurrency has advanced some 4% over the past two days and at one point reached $51,524 on Friday in Asian trading

Indian company gifts NFT to Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal

The NFT has been listed on the marketplace platform OpenSea

From metaverse to DAOs, a guide to 2021's tech buzzwords

If you're still drawing a blank as 2021 wraps up, here's a short glossary

Top Headlines: RBI flags crypto risks; India could witness Omicron surge

The RBI talked about instability cryptocurrencies could cause, while NITI Aayog member VK Paul warned of Europe-like Omicron cases surge in India

Reserve Bank of India red-flags cryptocurrency risks in board meet

Officials say introduction of CBDCs will obviate need for private cryptos

RBI cautions banks' chiefs on risk involved in cryptocurrency trade

The central bank, on the other hand, has been vocal against crypto currencies

Market wrap: Monetary policies, Omicron drag Sensex, Nifty 3% in a week

IT stocks dazzle in a weak market on Accenture's stellar earnings show; Govt mulls changes in law to cut govt stake in PSU banks

Salman Khan-backed BollyCoin's NFTs to make 'Dabangg' debut on Dec 30

BollyCoin aims to house Bollywood's most iconic filmy dialogues, clips, and posters, etc., starting with NFTs of the iconic Dabangg franchise

Top headlines: US Fed signals rate hikes, IMF speaks on crypto ban idea

Cryptocurrencies were proving to be a challenge for emerging markets and strong regulation was needed, IMF's Gita Gopinath said. More in today's top headlines