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Bitcoin operates by giving each user a unique public key, which is a string of numbers. Users can transmit money in the form of digital bitcoins from one public key to another.

Bitcoin surges through USD 5,000-mark for first time

Just like other currencies, bitcoins can be exchanged for goods and services -- or for other currencies.

12 Oct 2017 3:40 PM IST

The prevalence of Bitcoins has caused some concerns in government due to its hidden nature.

All you need to know about Bitcoin cryptocurrency

Bitcoins are basically lines of computer code that are digitally signed each time they travel from one owner to the...

30 Nov 2017 8:35 AM IST

Bitcoin operates by giving each user a unique public key, which is a string of numbers. Users can transmit money in the form of digital bitcoins from one public key to another.

Bitcoin surges past $10,000 threshold, only to plunge

A price of one bitcoin had been roughly $1,000 at the beginning of the year.

30 Nov 2017 8:25 AM IST

The prevalence of Bitcoins has caused some concerns in government due to its hidden nature.

Bitcoin tops USD 10,000, taking 2017 gains to 940 per cent

Bitcoin crossed USD 10,000 on smaller exchanges like CEX.IO exchange and the crypto-currency index coinmarketcap.com...

29 Nov 2017 11:57 AM IST

The Tor browser, which provides access to sites on the dark web, is mainly being used by people to get on to Fb without the fear of someone snooping on their data.

Web side story: The good and bad of the deep dark net

Using Bitcoin as currency allows these markets to supply their customers with everything, from drugs to weapons,...

13 Nov 2017 1:37 AM IST

The prevalence of Bitcoins has caused some concerns in government due to its hidden nature.

Bitcoin hits record high after developers suspend plans to 'split'...

SegWit2x is an agreement among high-profile figures in the bitcoin world aimed at upgrading the bitcoin network's...

9 Nov 2017 12:50 PM IST

Bitcoin operates by giving each user a unique public key, which is a string of numbers. Users can transmit money in the form of digital bitcoins from one public key to another.

RBC's CEO pushes back on suggestion bitcoin is a fraud

While banks have largely steered clear of bitcoin since it emerged, the virtual currency is supported by a range of...

29 Sept 2017 8:27 AM IST

The prevalence of Bitcoins has caused some concerns in government due to its hidden nature.

Govt mulling India's own cryptocurrency 'Lakshmi'

Sources in the government said that a committee was set up to discuss the proposal of having India's own cryptocurrency.

16 Sept 2017 6:34 PM IST

RBI has also reported that the general public has withdrawn Rs. 1,03,316 crore from their accounts either over the counter or through ATMs during this period.

RBI not comfortable with non-fiat cryptocurrencies: Sen

The RBI has been repeatedly cautioning everyone about the usage of cryptocurrencies.

13 Sept 2017 12:17 PM IST

The fact is that a cache of cyber weapons was said to have been stolen from the NSA by the same collective behind the WannaCry ransomware that created the biggest-ever extortion racket to hit the Internet.

Govt issues alert on spread of 'Locky Ransomware'

The malware can lock computers and demand ransom for unlocking them.

3 Sept 2017 8:54 AM IST

The cases that are often registered include phishing, online fraud, cheating, stalking on social media, email abuse, hacking and copyright violations.

Hacked, scammed and on your own: navigating cryptocurrency 'wild west'

Various estimates show cryptocurrency crime is on the rise, keeping pace with the market's rapid growth.

18 Oct 2018 4:03 PM IST

Fears of battery drain make Apple ban cryptocurrency mining.

Cryptocurrency theft hits nearly $1 billion in first nine months:...

The report also showed a steadily growing number of smaller thefts in the $20-60 million range, totalling $173 million...

11 Oct 2018 10:06 AM IST