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It also may appeal to those worried about a lack of supply of cash, such as in India, where Narendra Modi scrapped high-denomination bank notes from circulation.

Bitcoin moves past $1,000-mark after 3 years

Its biggest daily moves in 2016 were around 10 per cent, still very volatile compared with fiat currencies.

3 Jan 2017 12:53 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.

US regulators reject Bitcoin ETF, digital currency plunges

The digital currency's price plunged, falling as much as 18 per cent in trading immediately after the decision before...

11 March 2017 7:51 AM IST

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Ukraine kidnappers free bitcoin analyst after $1 mn ransom paid

Lerner's work at EXMO did not involve access to the financial assets of its users, the company said, adding that the...

31 Dec 2017 11:47 AM IST

Bitcoin is a type of digital currency in which encryption techniques are used to regulate the generation of units of currency and verify the transfer of funds.

Bitcoins, other virtual currencies like Ponzi schemes: FinMin

It pointed out that people dealing in them must consider these facts and beware of the risks involved in dealing in...

30 Dec 2017 4:42 AM IST

Bitcoin is a type of digital currency in which encryption techniques are used to regulate the generation of units of currency and verify the transfer of funds.

Finance ministry likens cryptocoins to ponzi scheme

Bitcoin has surged by more than 900 per cent in value in 2017, which has raised fears of a bubble around countries.

30 Dec 2017 1:08 AM IST

The finance ministry said that the bill is far more depositor-friendly than in many other countries which provide for statutory bail-in without consent of creditors and depositors.

Finance Ministry warns investors against virtual currencies

Consumers need to be alert and extremely cautious as to avoid getting trapped in such Ponzi schemes.

29 Dec 2017 12:38 PM IST

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Bitcoin exchange chief kidnapped in Ukraine

According to the local media reports, Lerner was kidnapped in a Black Mercedes-Benz by a group of men sporting...

29 Dec 2017 10:30 AM IST

Bitcoin is a type of digital currency in which encryption techniques are used to regulate the generation of units of currency and verify the transfer of funds.

Bitcoin recovers some losses after its worst week since 2013

The digital currency had risen around twentyfold since the start of the year, climbing from less than $1,000 to as high...

27 Dec 2017 8:17 AM IST

Bitcoin is a type of digital currency in which encryption techniques are used to regulate the generation of units of currency and verify the transfer of funds.

Bitcoin rises 10 per cent, recovers from last week's brutal selloff

Bitcoin investors and analysts believe the decline in its value was a natural correction after a heady run-up in prices.

26 Dec 2017 12:50 PM IST

Following is a list of companies and organisations that have reported being hit by cyber attacks.

Multi-stage cyber attacks net North Korea millions in virtual...

The attackers access the user's bitcoin wallet either on the computer or on the bitcoin exchange's server researcher...

20 Dec 2017 9:17 AM IST

Bitcoin has more than tripled in price since the start of October, putting it on track for its best quarter since the end of 2013, when it surged above $1,000 for the first time.

Second bitcoin futures debut could lure volume to wild market

Bitcoin has drawn attention for its eye-popping price gains, but it is also notoriously volatile.

18 Dec 2017 7:38 AM IST

Bitcoin is a type of digital currency in which encryption techniques are used to regulate the generation of units of currency and verify the transfer of funds.

ED gears up to zoom in on illegal Bitcoin dealers

The rate in India is much higher than in other countries because there is high demand but limited supply.

17 Dec 2017 12:33 AM IST