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As crypto gains currency in India, experts call for cautious regulation

With mounting allegations of cryptocurrency fraud and many aggrieved citizens approaching courts, experts say the need for a regulatory mechanism is urgent

As crypto gains currency in India, experts call for cautious regulation
Updated On : 11 Jan 2021 | 6:10 AM IST

Crypto market value tops $1 trillion as Bitcoin hits $37,000: Report

Cryptocurrency market cap now at five times its year-ago level

Crypto market value tops $1 trillion as Bitcoin hits $37,000: Report
Updated On : 08 Jan 2021 | 2:33 AM IST

Recovering from biggest one-day decline, Bitcoin advances 6% to $35,842

A range of factors have been cited for Bitcoin's ascent, showing how hard it is to pinpoint the proximate cause for the latest bout of volatility

Recovering from biggest one-day decline, Bitcoin advances 6% to $35,842
Updated On : 06 Jan 2021 | 12:04 PM IST

Cryptocurrency trade may be more action-packed in 2021, say analysts

The network to promote cryptocurrencies will likely become larger, say analysts

Cryptocurrency trade may be more action-packed in 2021, say analysts
Updated On : 05 Jan 2021 | 6:10 AM IST

Bitcoin trading at $32,990 after recording high of $34,800 on Sunday

Bitcoin was trading at $32,990 in Asia on Monday, after soaring to a record high of $34,800 on Sunday

Bitcoin trading at $32,990 after recording high of $34,800 on Sunday
Updated On : 04 Jan 2021 | 8:08 AM IST

Bitcoin breaches $30,000 for first time after advancing over 300% in 2020

The price of the world's most popular cryptocurrency traded as high as $33,099 on Saturday, with almost all other markets closed over the first weekend in 2021

Bitcoin breaches $30,000 for first time after advancing over 300% in 2020
Updated On : 03 Jan 2021 | 3:25 PM IST

Bitcoin hits another high at $29,000, value quadruples in 2020

It has advanced almost 50 per cent in December, on track for its biggest monthly gain since May 2019.

Bitcoin hits another high at $29,000, value quadruples in 2020
Updated On : 01 Jan 2021 | 2:01 AM IST

Explained: Why cryptos are gaining currency globally amid bitcoin rally

Investors, including large corporations, view them as a potential hedge against uncertainty, and mainstream investment banks too are jumping into the game

Explained: Why cryptos are gaining currency globally amid bitcoin rally
Updated On : 31 Dec 2020 | 6:10 AM IST

Bitcoin on longest monthly winning run since 2019 after topping $28,000

The currency's rise points to a growing acceptance of crypto as an asset class of its own, according to experts

Bitcoin on longest monthly winning run since 2019 after topping $28,000
Updated On : 29 Dec 2020 | 1:35 AM IST

Russian cryptocurrency exchange Livecoin hacked, services disrupted

Russian cryptocurrency exchange Livecoin has announced it was hacked and lost control of some of its servers, as cybercriminals modified exchange rates to 10-15 times their normal values

Russian cryptocurrency exchange Livecoin hacked, services disrupted
Updated On : 26 Dec 2020 | 10:19 AM IST

Bitcoin crushes doubters as 224% rally proves it's here to stay

The cryptocurrency rallied 224 per cent this year, bringing to mind the wild advances of 2017 as it soared to record highs

Bitcoin crushes doubters as 224% rally proves it's here to stay
Updated On : 25 Dec 2020 | 9:22 AM IST

Crypto exchange Coindcx raises Rs 100 cr in 3rd round of funding amid Covid

Coindcx, a cryptocurrency exchange, on Tuesday announced a Rs 100 crore or $13.9 million fund infusion in a funding round led by Block.one

Crypto exchange Coindcx raises Rs 100 cr in 3rd round of funding amid Covid
Updated On : 22 Dec 2020 | 12:26 PM IST

Total crypto fund inflows hit $5.6 bn this year, up more than 600%: Report

Total investor inflows into cryptocurrency funds and products hit $5.6 billion so far this year, up more than 600% from 2019, according to the latest data from asset manager CoinShares

Total crypto fund inflows hit $5.6 bn this year, up more than 600%: Report
Updated On : 22 Dec 2020 | 7:15 AM IST

Cryptocurrency-linked stocks surge as Bitcoin hits $23,000 milestone

Early Thursday stock gains included Marathon Patent Group's rise of as much as 20 per cent, lifting shares to the highest since March 2018

Cryptocurrency-linked stocks surge as Bitcoin hits $23,000 milestone
Updated On : 18 Dec 2020 | 10:12 PM IST

Bitcoin @ $22,000: Should you dump gold for the crypto? Your query answered

Listen to the podcast to know about the massive rally in Bitcoin's price and does it stand a chance to replace gold as an investment bet?

Bitcoin @ $22,000: Should you dump gold for the crypto? Your query answered
Updated On : 17 Dec 2020 | 6:50 PM IST

Renewed investor interest, huge gains push Bitcoin to fresh all-time peak

The recent bitcoin rally has been driven in part by increasing expectations it will soon become a mainstream payment method

Renewed investor interest, huge gains push Bitcoin to fresh all-time peak
Updated On : 17 Dec 2020 | 2:42 PM IST

Bitcoin surpasses $20,000 for first time amid dizzying rally

The world's largest cryptocurrency rose as much as 3.8% to $20,154 on Wednesday

Bitcoin surpasses $20,000 for first time amid dizzying rally
Updated On : 16 Dec 2020 | 7:42 PM IST

Singapore's DBS to launch digital exchange as virtual currency demand soars

The DBS Digital Exchange will use blockchain technology to provide a platform for fundraising through asset tokenisation and secondary trading of digital assets

Singapore's DBS to launch digital exchange as virtual currency demand soars
Updated On : 10 Dec 2020 | 5:31 PM IST

Fidelity Digital Assets to hold Bitcoin as collateral for cash loans

The new service from Fidelity comes after Bitcoin beat its 2017 highest price earlier this month before retreating in recent days

Fidelity Digital Assets to hold Bitcoin as collateral for cash loans
Updated On : 10 Dec 2020 | 1:09 AM IST

BTC-e cryptocurrency founder given a 5-yr prison term for laundering funds

Alexander Vinnik was arrested in July 2017 while vacationing in a summer resort in northern Greece.

BTC-e cryptocurrency founder given a 5-yr prison term for laundering funds
Updated On : 08 Dec 2020 | 6:43 PM IST