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Govt to bring forward a Crypto Bill soon: Clear definitions, no grey areas

Operationalising the ban is being fleshed out by Centre

Govt to bring forward a Crypto Bill soon: Clear definitions, no grey areas
Updated On : 10 Feb 2021 | 6:10 AM IST

Explained: The rise and rise of Bitcoin; India investment rules

In this edition of the podcast, we will breakdown the meaning of bitcoin for you and will rewind its stupendous rally

Explained: The rise and rise of Bitcoin; India investment rules
Updated On : 09 Feb 2021 | 5:19 PM IST

Tesla buys $1.5 billion in Bitcoin, will accept crypto as payment soon

The price of Bitcoin soared 15.4 per cent to around $44,500 Monday in reaction to Tesla''s announcement, according to CoinBase

Tesla buys $1.5 billion in Bitcoin, will accept crypto as payment soon
Updated On : 09 Feb 2021 | 7:00 AM IST

Musk-fuelled bitcoin surge triggers cryptocurrency exchange glitches

The electric-vehicle company's move marked the latest step toward mainstream acceptance of bitcoin

Musk-fuelled bitcoin surge triggers cryptocurrency exchange glitches
Updated On : 09 Feb 2021 | 2:34 AM IST

Bitcoin rally propels cryptocurrency market value to fresh record

The largest cryptocurrency is up about 22% this week

Bitcoin rally propels cryptocurrency market value to fresh record
Updated On : 06 Feb 2021 | 5:08 PM IST

Police seize $60 million worth of bitcoin. But, where is the password?

Bitcoin is stored on software known as a digital wallet that is secured through encryption

Police seize $60 million worth of bitcoin. But, where is the password?
Updated On : 05 Feb 2021 | 4:36 PM IST

RBI working on model of digital currency, decision soon: Deputy Guv Kanungo

An internal committee within the RBI is taking a close look at the model of the central bank's digital currency, Kanungo said

RBI working on model of digital currency, decision soon: Deputy Guv Kanungo
Updated On : 05 Feb 2021 | 2:44 PM IST

Elon Musk, back on Twitter, turns his support to cryptocurrency Dogecoin

In the crypto world, him putting a "#bitcoin" tag on his Twitter bio sent the most popular currency flying last Friday

Elon Musk, back on Twitter, turns his support to cryptocurrency Dogecoin
Updated On : 04 Feb 2021 | 4:17 PM IST

Should 'private Cryptocurrencies' be banned in India? Experts' take

The RBI's official digital currency, also called Central Bank Digital Currency, has been in the works for a while

Should 'private Cryptocurrencies' be banned in India? Experts' take
Updated On : 01 Feb 2021 | 12:56 AM IST

Parliament to consider bills to ban private cryptocurrencies, set up DFI

The Bill will prohibit all private cryptocurrencies in India, but will allow for certain exceptions to promote the underlying technology of cryptocurrency, and its uses

Parliament to consider bills to ban private cryptocurrencies, set up DFI
Updated On : 30 Jan 2021 | 7:55 AM IST

Elon Musk Bitcoin tweet sparks massive rally, taking it above $35,000

The largest cryptocurrency spiked about 15 per cent within minutes as the London trading day got underway

Elon Musk Bitcoin tweet sparks massive rally, taking it above $35,000
Updated On : 29 Jan 2021 | 3:47 PM IST

Bitcoin price seen topping $50,000 over long term as it vies with gold

Predicting a price for Bitcoin is challenging but it's likely to rise longer term as funds and family offices assign 0.5 per cent or 1 per cent of their portfolios to it, Matt Long said

Bitcoin price seen topping $50,000 over long term as it vies with gold
Updated On : 26 Jan 2021 | 10:05 AM IST

Bitcoin, crypto inflows hit record high last week at $1.31 billion: Report

Total assets under management (AUM) in the industry slipped to $29.7 billion as of Jan. 22, from an all-time peak of $34.4 billion on Jan. 8

Bitcoin, crypto inflows hit record high last week at $1.31 billion: Report
Updated On : 26 Jan 2021 | 8:12 AM IST

Bitcoin's volatile week rattles faith in cryptocurrency resurgence

Digital coin set for one of its worst weeks since March 2020

Bitcoin's volatile week rattles faith in cryptocurrency resurgence
Updated On : 23 Jan 2021 | 2:44 AM IST

Bitcoin slumps below $30,000 in worst weekly loss in many months

The cryptocurrency saw its sharpest fall since September last year

Bitcoin slumps below $30,000 in worst weekly loss in many months
Updated On : 22 Jan 2021 | 7:16 PM IST

Sensitive data of over 325,000 Indian users leaked in BuyUCoin hack

BuyUcoin is an India-based global cryptocurrency exchange and wallet

Sensitive data of over 325,000 Indian users leaked in BuyUCoin hack
Updated On : 21 Jan 2021 | 5:54 PM IST

Bitcoin slumps 10% to a 10-day low as pullback from record continues

The world's most popular cryptocurrency continued to retreat from the $42,000 record high hit on January 8

Bitcoin slumps 10% to a 10-day low as pullback from record continues
Updated On : 21 Jan 2021 | 5:04 PM IST

A German programmer has two guesses to unlock bitcoin worth $240 million

The password will let him unlock a small hard drive, known as an IronKey, which contains the private keys to a digital wallet that holds 7,002 Bitcoin

A German programmer has two guesses to unlock bitcoin worth $240 million
Updated On : 14 Jan 2021 | 2:21 AM IST

CoinSwitch Kuber raises $15 mn in funding from Ribbit Capital, Paradigm

CoinSwitch Kuber, a cryptocurrency investment platform, on Wednesday said it has raised 15 million in funding, led by Ribbit Capital and San-Francisco based crypto focused investment firm Paradigm

CoinSwitch Kuber raises $15 mn in funding from Ribbit Capital, Paradigm
Updated On : 13 Jan 2021 | 11:28 AM IST

Bitcoin falls more than 19% to face biggest one-day drop since March

Bitcoin slumped $30,699, its lowest since January 5, after extending earlier losses in Asian trading hours and was last down 15 per cent at $32,675.

Bitcoin falls more than 19% to face biggest one-day drop since March
Updated On : 12 Jan 2021 | 4:41 AM IST