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Goldman Sachs restarts cryptocurrency trading desk amid bitcoin boom

The trading desk reboot comes amid growing interest by institutions in bitcoin, which has soared more than 470% over the past year

Goldman Sachs restarts cryptocurrency trading desk amid bitcoin boom
Updated On : 01 Mar 2021 | 11:50 PM IST

Bitcoin's long-term value doubted due to ESG, tighter regulation

Bitcoin is still up more than five times over the past year, a divisive rally pitting believers in a new asset class against naysayers who see a speculative bubble

Bitcoin's long-term value doubted due to ESG, tighter regulation
Updated On : 01 Mar 2021 | 12:00 PM IST

Bitcoin extends retreat from record high to hit lowest in 20 days

Bitcoin dropped 6.39% to $43,165.78 on Sunday, losing $2,944.20 from its previous close.

Bitcoin extends retreat from record high to hit lowest in 20 days
Updated On : 01 Mar 2021 | 2:50 AM IST
Updated On : 26 Feb 2021 | 3:56 PM IST

Top headlines: Adani Group may bid via MIAL, new rules for FB, Twitter

The Cryptocurrency and Regulation of Official Digital Currency Bill, 2021 (Crypto Bill), which is included in the agenda of the Lower House of Parliament, could be introduced in the monsoon session

Top headlines: Adani Group may bid via MIAL, new rules for FB, Twitter
Updated On : 26 Feb 2021 | 7:21 AM IST

US' biggest crypto bourse Coinbase files IPO papers for Nasdaq listing

The company won't raise any proceeds in the transaction, Coinbase said in a filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission on Thursday.

US' biggest crypto bourse Coinbase files IPO papers for Nasdaq listing
Updated On : 26 Feb 2021 | 2:55 AM IST

If you've less money than Musk, watch out: Bill Gates on bitcoin

For Gates, it's not something Main Street should buy into - plus it's bad for the environment as mining the coins requires a lot of energy.

If you've less money than Musk, watch out: Bill Gates on bitcoin
Updated On : 26 Feb 2021 | 2:53 AM IST

Cryptocurrency Bill may not be tabled in the current Parliament session

The Crypto Bill seeks to ban private cryptocurrencies and allow only the ones required to promote blockchain technology with ties to the Reserve Bank of India.

Cryptocurrency Bill may not be tabled in the current Parliament session
Updated On : 26 Feb 2021 | 6:10 AM IST

Official, private digital currencies can coexist, say IMF experts

The blog suggests a central bank digital currency may be designed to encourage the private sector to innovate on top of it

Official, private digital currencies can coexist, say IMF experts
Updated On : 25 Feb 2021 | 7:17 PM IST

Coinbase reveals healthy revenue growth, profit in listing application

The firm said in December that it had confidentially applied with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to go public

Coinbase reveals healthy revenue growth, profit in listing application
Updated On : 25 Feb 2021 | 7:11 PM IST

Top headlines: Bad bank's Swiss challenge method, pvt banks to get govt biz

India will start the next stage of vaccinating those above 60 years of age and those above 45 with comorbidities, such as diabetes and heart ailments, from March 1

Top headlines: Bad bank's Swiss challenge method, pvt banks to get govt biz
Updated On : 25 Feb 2021 | 7:01 AM IST

Investors jolted by sinking Bitcoin, Tesla and other market favorites

Investors focused on environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors may also have cause for concern

Investors jolted by sinking Bitcoin, Tesla and other market favorites
Updated On : 24 Feb 2021 | 7:06 AM IST

Bitcoin's steep drop drags Tesla, ARK ETFs along for the ride

LONDON/NEW YORK (Reuters) - A dive in Bitcoin's price spilled onto shares of Tesla Inc, which recently disclosed that it held a $1.5 billion investment in the cryptocurrency, and slammed exchange-traded funds holding the stock on Tuesday.

Bitcoin's steep drop drags Tesla, ARK ETFs along for the ride
Updated On : 24 Feb 2021 | 2:30 AM IST

Bitcoin tumbles 17% as doubts grow over starry valuations

The world's biggest cryptocurrency suffered its biggest daily drop in a month

Bitcoin tumbles 17% as doubts grow over starry valuations
Updated On : 24 Feb 2021 | 12:45 AM IST

Bitcoin falls as much as 6% in Asia trade as it pulls back from record high

Ether, the coin linked to the ethereum blockchain, also dropped more than 5% and last bought $1,707, down almost 17% from last week's record peak

Bitcoin falls as much as 6% in Asia trade as it pulls back from record high
Updated On : 23 Feb 2021 | 9:35 AM IST

Bitcoin declines after Tesla CEO Elon Musk hints that prices are excessive

Bitcoin plunged as much as 17 per cent and briefly back below $50,000 in New York

Bitcoin declines after Tesla CEO Elon Musk hints that prices are excessive
Updated On : 23 Feb 2021 | 2:10 AM IST

Statsguru: Seven charts explain India's tryst with cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin, which commands more than $50,000 on any exchange today, was founded anonymously in 2009

Statsguru: Seven charts explain India's tryst with cryptocurrencies
Updated On : 22 Feb 2021 | 6:10 AM IST

Both kinds of currencies will evolve

Cryptos will develop frameworks for increased privacy, and checks could generate reduced intrusions into uses of conventional money

Both kinds of currencies will evolve
Updated On : 21 Feb 2021 | 10:26 PM IST

Bitcoin climbs to record high of $56,620, ether hits fresh highs

The world's most popular cryptocurrency rose to an record $56,620, taking its weekly gain to 18%. It has surged more than 92% this year

Bitcoin climbs to record high of $56,620, ether hits fresh highs
Updated On : 20 Feb 2021 | 11:44 AM IST

Bitcoin hits $1 trillion market cap, surges to fresh all-time peak

The world's most popular cryptocurrency jumped to an all-time high just below $55,772, posting a weekly jump of 13%

Bitcoin hits $1 trillion market cap, surges to fresh all-time peak
Updated On : 20 Feb 2021 | 3:19 AM IST