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Clarity on bitcoin

India needs a regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies

Clarity on bitcoin
Updated On : 05 Jan 2021 | 9:53 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

While bitcoin's ascent has been giddy, can you stomach the volatility?

The Indian government's ambivalent attitude towards this asset class is another key risk for investors keen to climb on to this bandwagon

While bitcoin's ascent has been giddy, can you stomach the volatility?
Updated On : 04 Dec 2020 | 5:44 PM IST

India vulnerable to malware, drive-by download attacks: Microsoft report

India recorded a cryptocurrency mining encounter rate that was 4.6 times higher than the regional and global average

India vulnerable to malware, drive-by download attacks: Microsoft report
Updated On : 29 Jul 2020 | 8:46 PM IST

Uncharted path: Experts seek light-touch norms to regulate cryptocurrency

Experts say what will also play on the minds of policymakers is the potential upside of taxing the cryptocurrency trade.

Uncharted path: Experts seek light-touch norms to regulate cryptocurrency
Updated On : 08 Mar 2020 | 11:49 PM IST

Illogical ban

Monitoring of cryptocurrency is a much better option

Illogical ban
Updated On : 06 Mar 2020 | 10:42 AM IST

Cryptocurrency: Looking ahead

On Wednesday, Supreme Court set aside RBI's circular which prohibited banks from facilitating transactions in cryptocurrencies

Cryptocurrency: Looking ahead
Updated On : 05 Mar 2020 | 9:17 PM IST

Will go through Supreme Court order on cryptocurrency: FM Sitharaman

The apex court on Wednesday set aside an RBI circular of 2018 which had prohibited financial sector entities from providing services to any individual or business dealing in virtual currencies.

Will go through Supreme Court order on cryptocurrency: FM Sitharaman
Updated On : 04 Mar 2020 | 10:24 PM IST

Last-minute change led to decision of cryptocurrency ban by govt panel

In fact, in the first meeting of the committee, which was held on November 27, 2017, the committee had broadly agreed that "the banning option is difficult to implement"

Last-minute change led to decision of cryptocurrency ban by govt panel
Updated On : 23 Jul 2019 | 8:21 AM IST

Here are the options for cryptocurrency users after exchange shuts down

Those with funds in the wallet need to wait indefinitely. Cryptocurrencies, however, can still be traded on exchanges

Here are the options for cryptocurrency users after exchange shuts down
Updated On : 05 Oct 2018 | 5:30 AM IST

How investors are coming into cryptocurrency market despite RBI's ban

With Indian banks out of the picture, peer-to-peer exchanges offer cryptodollar-backed transactions

How investors are coming into cryptocurrency market despite RBI's ban
Updated On : 21 Aug 2018 | 9:07 PM IST

RBI cites investor protection to justify cryptocurrency ban in India

The central bank has been arguing there's a security risk because the wallets are stored electronically where the currencies are kept

RBI cites investor protection to justify cryptocurrency ban in India
Updated On : 16 Jul 2018 | 10:19 PM IST

Banks to cease cryptocurrency transactions from July 10 after RBI directive

Cryptocurrency trade in rupees will stop from midnight, while exchanges or cryptocurrency companies will now be unable to avail loans or hold bank accounts

Banks to cease cryptocurrency transactions from July 10 after RBI directive
Updated On : 05 Jul 2018 | 9:03 PM IST

Committee on bitcoin and other crpto-currencies to finalise report soon

SC hearing also scheduled, even as RBI window for ending all deals with crypto-currency exchanges closes next week

Committee on bitcoin and other crpto-currencies to finalise report soon
Updated On : 29 Jun 2018 | 1:17 AM IST

Ahmedabad-based cryptocurrency firm may challenge RBI circular in SC

The source in the company said the July 20 date for hearing defeats the purpose since banks have to wind up their dealings by July 6, according to RBI's directions

Ahmedabad-based cryptocurrency firm may challenge RBI circular in SC
Updated On : 20 May 2018 | 10:35 AM IST

RBI's decree will shatter cryptocurrency business in India: Stakeholders

The industry stakeholders also rued the fact that they were not consulted before RBI took its decision

RBI's decree will shatter cryptocurrency business in India: Stakeholders
Updated On : 15 Apr 2018 | 2:30 PM IST

It's illegal: Modi govt to bar cryptocurrencies from its payments system

Government has not yet imposed curbs on the cryptocurrency industry that is estimated to be adding 200,000 users in India every month

It's illegal: Modi govt to bar cryptocurrencies from its payments system
Updated On : 06 Feb 2018 | 8:20 AM IST

The threat of cryptos: Unregulated, new asset class can disrupt economy

Cryptocurrencies have gained so much traction in the past year that many governments have been forced to review these instruments.

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Updated On : 22 Jan 2018 | 10:42 PM IST