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Make Bitcoin great again: Here's what Trump's backing of crypto could mean

His public backing of crypto undoubtedly boosted investor optimism. The price of Bitcoin surged to almost US$70,000 on July 29, its highest level in more than six weeks, before dropping to US$62,000

Make Bitcoin great again: Here's what Trump's backing of crypto could mean
Updated On : 06 Aug 2024 | 10:17 AM IST

Market Mayhem: Bitcoin crashes below $50k; Ethereum, BNB fall up to 20%

The popular cryptocurrency has traded in the range of $49,121.24 (low) to $61,058.94 (high) in the last 24 hours

Market Mayhem: Bitcoin crashes below $50k; Ethereum, BNB fall up to 20%
Updated On : 05 Aug 2024 | 2:46 PM IST

WazirX fallout: On crypto bourses table, a reparation fund for clients

Traditional insurance products for crypto difficult ask: Experts

WazirX fallout: On crypto bourses table, a reparation fund for clients
Updated On : 05 Aug 2024 | 12:14 AM IST

WazirX dials FIU-IND, FBI to recover funds lost to $230 million heist

WazirX lost about 45 per cent of its crypto assets to the security breach. People privy to the discussions say North Korea has been mentioned

WazirX dials FIU-IND, FBI to recover funds lost to $230 million heist
Updated On : 30 Jul 2024 | 11:42 PM IST

Trump calls for US to become crypto capital at Nashville bitcoin conference

I'm laying out my plan to ensure that the United States will be the crypto capital of the planet and the Bitcoin superpower of the world, Trump, 78, said

Trump calls for US to become crypto capital at Nashville bitcoin conference
Updated On : 28 Jul 2024 | 11:23 PM IST

WazirX major security breach: Calls for legal recourse grow louder

Legal experts tracking the sector believe that users who have lost their funds can look at the country's consumer protection laws as one recourse

WazirX major security breach: Calls for legal recourse grow louder
Updated On : 21 Jul 2024 | 10:49 PM IST

Bitcoin hits $60,000 as Trump shooting boosts re-election odds: Report

Trump's chances of becoming president again increased after today's developments, according to PredictIt data

Bitcoin hits $60,000 as Trump shooting boosts re-election odds: Report
Updated On : 14 Jul 2024 | 10:37 PM IST

Crypto industry body requests reduction in TDS to 0.01% in Budget

The crypto body has further asked for an increase in the threshold limit for TDS deduction under Section 194S of the Income Tax Act from Rs 10,000 to Rs 5,00,000

Crypto industry body requests reduction in TDS to 0.01% in Budget
Updated On : 12 Jul 2024 | 11:21 PM IST

With $441 mn, crypto funds witness inflows for first time in a month

Crypto digital asset products saw inflows totaling $441 million in the week ended July 5, CoinShares International Ltd. data show, a significant rebound from the $39 million in outflows the week prior

With $441 mn, crypto funds witness inflows for first time in a month
Updated On : 08 Jul 2024 | 10:03 PM IST

MT Gox creditors' Bitcoin sale fears trigger fall to lowest since February

On top of that, administrators of the failed Mt. Gox exchange are returning an $8 billion hoard of Bitcoin to creditors in stages

MT Gox creditors' Bitcoin sale fears trigger fall to lowest since February
Updated On : 05 Jul 2024 | 10:50 PM IST

Home-grown cryptocurrency companies call for multi-agency regulation

Industry warns of complex, time-consuming legislation through a single regulator before 2025

Home-grown cryptocurrency companies call for multi-agency regulation
Updated On : 02 Jul 2024 | 11:02 PM IST

Bitcoin extends drop after one of crypto's worst weeks of 2024: Report

A gauge of the largest 100 digital assets fell about 5% in the seven days through Sunday, the steepest such slide since April, data compiled by Bloomberg show

Bitcoin extends drop after one of crypto's worst weeks of 2024: Report
Updated On : 24 Jun 2024 | 8:54 PM IST

Financial watchdog imposes Rs 18.82 cr penalty on crypto exchange Binance

World's largest cryptocurrency exchange violated India's anti-money laundering regulations, says Financial Intelligence Unit

Financial watchdog imposes Rs 18.82 cr penalty on crypto exchange Binance
Updated On : 20 Jun 2024 | 11:37 AM IST

Scams keep haunting crypto market, aided by AI, social media: Report

Scams continue to haunt the asset class, and there are signs they have picked up again amid this year's rebound in the market

Scams keep haunting crypto market, aided by AI, social media: Report
Updated On : 19 Jun 2024 | 12:02 AM IST

Crypto exchange Binance seeks to slash size of $13 billion UK lawsuit

Lawyers representing BSV Claims, a vehicle set up to pursue the case, say the exchanges engaged in anti-competitive behaviour to delist BSV in 2019

Crypto exchange Binance seeks to slash size of $13 billion UK lawsuit
Updated On : 05 Jun 2024 | 10:20 PM IST

Bitcoin debate heats up over software update to add fresh features

The front-runner in upgrade debate is a program called OP_CAT - a small software tweak that would add about 10 lines to the code that enables linking of two elements together, so-called concatenation

Bitcoin debate heats up over software update to add fresh features
Updated On : 01 Jun 2024 | 6:05 PM IST

Cryptocurrencies gain as investors turn optimistic on Ether ETFs talks

Ether, which underpins the ethereum blockchain network, was 8% higher on the day at $3,775, its highest in two months, after jumping 13.8% on Tuesday

Cryptocurrencies gain as investors turn optimistic on Ether ETFs talks
Updated On : 21 May 2024 | 6:50 PM IST

Sebi open to oversight of cryptocurrencies trade, in contrast to RBI

India has taken a tough stance against cryptocurrencies since 2018, when RBI prohibited lenders and other financial intermediaries from dealing with crypto users or exchanges

Sebi open to oversight of cryptocurrencies trade, in contrast to RBI
Updated On : 16 May 2024 | 3:28 PM IST
Updated On : 11 May 2024 | 12:27 AM IST

Crypto washout sends Bitcoin below $58,000 ahead of Fed's decision

The value of the world's most traded cryptocurrency fell by nearly 16% in April, as investors booked profits on a sizzling rally that has taken the price to record highs above $70,000

Crypto washout sends Bitcoin below $58,000 ahead of Fed's decision
Updated On : 01 May 2024 | 10:39 PM IST