Page 15 - Cryptocurrency

HC directs Centre to inform it about introduction of bill on cryptocurrency

The court was hearing a public interest litigation seeking directions to the central government to formulate laws to govern the use and trade of cryptocurrency

RBI wants digital currency included under definition of 'bank note': FinMin

RBI is working out a phased implementation strategy for introduction of Central Bank Digital Currency with little or no disruption

No proposal to recognise Bitcoin as a currency in India: FM tells Lok Sabha

The government has no proposal to recognise Bitcoin as a currency in the country, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said in Lok Sabha

Best of BS Opinion: An open letter to PM, cryptocurrency regulation & more

Here are the best of BS Opinion pieces of the day

With Farm Laws Repeal Bill & crypto on agenda, winter session begins today

There are 10 economic Bills that are slated for the upcoming session

How to regulate cryptocurrencies

A systematic approach to designing the correct regulatory strategy

Bitcoin tumbles nearly 8% as new coronavirus variant shakes markets

Smaller coins, which tend to move in tandem with bitcoin, also fell

Top headlines: India steps up tests for Covid variant, cryptos change plan

The Centre may continue to hold at least 26 per cent stake in PSBs. More on that in top headlines this morning.

Cryptocurrency firms mull moving offshore amid ban buzz in India

Several NFT platforms said they would not need to shut shop in the case of a ban

Banning cryptocurrencies could lead to more unlawful usage: Industry body

BACC's statement comes days after the government listed for introduction in Parliament a bill to ban all private cryptocurrencies, with some exceptions

Most Indians don't want crypto legalised, have low or zero trust: Survey

More than half the 29,352 respondents say it should be taxed like a digital asset held abroad

As crypto slips, young investors resist urge to press panic button

With no amount too small to begin with, many youngsters have been experimenting with investment in digital portfolios

A look at the key Bills coming up in Parliament's winter session

The government is set to have a busy winter session at the Parliament with cryptocurrency Bill, privatisation of two public sector banks and more on the agenda. This report takes a look at them

CoinSwitch Kuber CEO says crypto ban unlikely as $6-bn assets held in India

Says regulation could happen in phases. Crypto could first classified as an asset, then taxed, and then brought under an appropriate regulatory authority

Do we really need 6k cryptocurrencies? Only a handful will survive: Rajan

Former RBI Governor's remarks come a day after the government listed for introduction in Parliament a bill to ban all private cryptocurrencies, with some exceptions

Top headlines: Indian investors flee crypto trading; intl flight ops 'soon'

Business Standard brings you the top stories on Wednesday

Crypto industry seeks nuanced policy from govt, asks investors to stay calm

CoinSwitch Kuber founder and CEO Ashish Singhal said the industry has been actively communicating with all stakeholders

Sensex sheds 323pts, Nifty manages to hold 17,400; Infosys, ITC slip 2%

Smallcaps, sugar stocks and shares of recently listed companies like Paytm, SJS Enterprises, Fino Payments Bank and PolicyBazaar were in demand

India to consider allowing crypto trading for some investors: Report

The discussions come as authorities race to finalize a bill Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government wants to present to parliament in the session starting Nov. 29.

Top headlines: India to ban private cryptos; Paytm hurts unlisted shares

Private hospitals sitting on 10 million unused Covid-19 vax doses; Paytm debacle roils market for unlisted shares. More in today's top headlines