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Page 19 - Cryptocurrency

In a landmark, US bitcoin ETF opens with explosive trade volume

Fund rises as much as 5.4% on debut; over 12 million shares change hands

In a landmark, US bitcoin ETF opens with explosive trade volume
Updated On : 20 Oct 2021 | 12:49 AM IST

Proshares Bitcoin-futures ETF starts trading in watershed moment

Meanwhile, the price of Bitcoin has been rising in anticipation

Proshares Bitcoin-futures ETF starts trading in watershed moment
Updated On : 19 Oct 2021 | 7:36 PM IST

Will target 50 mn Indian crypto users in 2 years: CoinSwitch Kuber CEO

With more than 15 million users in India, CoinSwitch Kuber has become a new unicorn, and the most valuable crypto company in the country valued at $1.9 billion.

Will target 50 mn Indian crypto users in 2 years: CoinSwitch Kuber CEO
Updated On : 17 Oct 2021 | 8:09 AM IST

Bitcoin makes run toward record high to $62,100 amid ETF exuberance

The world's largest digital token has surged some 8% over Friday and Saturday to about $62,100 -- taking this month's rally to over 40%

Bitcoin makes run toward record high to $62,100 amid ETF exuberance
Updated On : 16 Oct 2021 | 1:23 PM IST

Bitcoin tops $60,000, nears record high, on growing US ETF hopes

Bitcoin, the world's biggest cryptocurrency, rose 4.5% to its highest level since Apr. 17

Bitcoin tops $60,000, nears record high, on growing US ETF hopes
Updated On : 16 Oct 2021 | 2:03 AM IST

'Crypto bole toh': Bitcoin takes on gold for Diwali, helped by film stars

The RBI remains critical of cryptocurrencies, advocating that the government ban them.

'Crypto bole toh': Bitcoin takes on gold for Diwali, helped by film stars
Updated On : 14 Oct 2021 | 10:18 AM IST

Investing in cryptos? Divide holdings between hot and cold wallets

Keep the cryptos required for trading in the former and the balance in the latter

Investing in cryptos? Divide holdings between hot and cold wallets
Updated On : 14 Oct 2021 | 12:39 AM IST

United States replaces China as world's biggest Bitcoin miner

At the end of August, America accounted for 35.4% of the global hash rate, a measure of computing power used to extract the digital currency

United States replaces China as world's biggest Bitcoin miner
Updated On : 13 Oct 2021 | 11:35 PM IST

Bitcoin's record high is within sight after sharp recent rally

recent rally in digital tokens like Bitcoin and second-ranked Ether contrasts with the travails of assets such as stocks, bonds and gold amid a bout of jitters in global markets.

Bitcoin's record high is within sight after sharp recent rally
Updated On : 12 Oct 2021 | 3:20 PM IST

JPMorgan's Dimon blasts bitcoin as 'worthless', due for regulation

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Jamie Dimon, JPMorgan Chase & Co chief executive, said on Monday at a conference that cryptocurrencies will be regulated by governments and that he personally thinks bitcoin is "worthless."

JPMorgan's Dimon blasts bitcoin as 'worthless', due for regulation
Updated On : 12 Oct 2021 | 3:09 PM IST

Bitcoin's 'incredible rally' spurs biggest weekly gain in months

The world's largest digital asset, overcoming a slew of potentially negative factors that had dogged it earlier this year, is up about 10% over the past five sessions.

Bitcoin's 'incredible rally' spurs biggest weekly gain in months
Updated On : 09 Oct 2021 | 3:33 PM IST

The kids are alright: finance's old guard sees generational change

Robinhood said at the end of last quarter it had 21.3 million active users, with an average age of 31, and that half of those were first-time investors

The kids are alright: finance's old guard sees generational change
Updated On : 09 Oct 2021 | 9:43 AM IST

CoinSwitch Kuber appoints Ranveer Singh as brand ambassador

The company has recently reached unicorn status in India, valued at USD 1.9 billion serving over 10 million Indian customers

CoinSwitch Kuber appoints Ranveer Singh as brand ambassador
Updated On : 08 Oct 2021 | 3:16 PM IST

Bitcoin rises 7.1% to $55,163, adds $3,661.73 to its previous close

Bitcoin rose 7.11% to $55,162.92 at 20:01 GMT on Wednesday, adding $3,661.73 to its previous close.

Bitcoin rises 7.1% to $55,163, adds $3,661.73 to its previous close
Updated On : 07 Oct 2021 | 4:58 PM IST

Crypto startup CoinSwitch Kuber is 30th Indian unicorn with $260 mn funding

It is also the second crypto unicorn in the country, with valuation crossing $1.9 bn after Series C round led by Andreessen Horowitz

Crypto startup CoinSwitch Kuber is 30th Indian unicorn with $260 mn funding
Updated On : 06 Oct 2021 | 11:42 PM IST

Shiba Inu cryptocurrency up 216% in a week; bitcoin hits $54,000

The rally was partly fueled by Elon Musk's latest tweet about his own puppy

Shiba Inu cryptocurrency up 216% in a week; bitcoin hits $54,000
Updated On : 06 Oct 2021 | 11:18 PM IST

India's cryptocurrency market grew 641% over past year, says report

India has a 59% share of activity taking place on decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms, with Pakistan at 33%, the report said

India's cryptocurrency market grew 641% over past year, says report
Updated On : 06 Oct 2021 | 1:49 AM IST

Bug accidentally gives $90 mn to users, founder begs them to return it

The price of Compound's native token, comp, initially plunged nearly 13 per cent in a day on news of the bug

Bug accidentally gives $90 mn to users, founder begs them to return it
Updated On : 05 Oct 2021 | 5:49 PM IST

Bitcoin tops $50,000 as BofA says crypto 'too large to ignore'

The rally brings prices to the highest since early September, when El Salvador rolled out the cryptocurrency as legal tender

Bitcoin tops $50,000 as BofA says crypto 'too large to ignore'
Updated On : 05 Oct 2021 | 5:42 PM IST

Cryptocurrencies post inflows for 7 straight weeks, led by bitcoin: Data

Bitcoin recorded its third straight week of inflows.

Cryptocurrencies post inflows for 7 straight weeks, led by bitcoin: Data
Updated On : 05 Oct 2021 | 3:39 PM IST