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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.

Virtual currency risks

The jury is still out on what exactly is cryptocurrency.

20 Jan 2018 7:51 PM

BR Balakrishnan, a director general of investigations at the income tax department in the southern state of Karnataka, said notices were sent following the survey to assess the penetration and patterns of virtual currency trade. (Photo ;PTI)

Govt sends tax notices to cryptocurrency investors as trading hits USD...

The Indian Govt has issued repeated warnings against digital currency investments, saying these were like 'Ponzi...

20 Jan 2018 6:00 AM

While bitcoins price rise mystifies many, its origins have been the subject of much speculation.

Fears of global crackdown fail to dampen cryptocurrency interest

Bitcoin soared more than 1,700 per cent last year, hitting a record high just shy of $20,000.

19 Jan 2018 2:24 AM

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 skids as traders worry that Korea will crack down

The price of bitcoin fell 13 percent to $9,823 at 1:26 p.m. Eastern Time, Wednesday according to Coindesk.

18 Jan 2018 3:15 AM

While bitcoins price rise mystifies many, its origins have been the subject of much speculation.

Bitcoin plunges below $10,000; creates panic in market

Bitcoin, despite some stabilization in late U.S. trading, was half its record peak of almost $20,000 a month ago.

18 Jan 2018 2:12 AM

Fitness app Sweatcoin gets funding

Fitness app 'Sweatcoin' gets funding

Inspired by Bitcoin, this app is used to track the users daily physical activities and reward them with the virtual...

18 Jan 2018 1:53 AM

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 prices fall as South Korea says ban still an option

Bitcoin was trading at $12,615.60, down 7.1 per cent from the day before as of 8:03 am GMT, according to Coindesk.

16 Jan 2018 10:06 AM

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.

China to block cryptocurrency platforms that allow centralised trading

Chinese authorities will target individuals and companies providing market-making, settlement and clearing services for...

16 Jan 2018 2:23 AM

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.

Cryptocurrency rivals snap at Bitcoin's heels

Despite a dizzying rise, Bitcoin is not the most lucrative one and far from alone in a universe that counts 1,400...

14 Jan 2018 7:19 AM

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.

Exchange ban news sends Bitcoin on rollercoaster ride

South Korea backtracks from ban on cryptocurrency trading after online petitions.

11 Jan 2018 8:50 PM

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

Kodak creating KodakCoin, its own cryptocurrency system

Blockchain is a ledger where transactions of digital currencies, like bitcoin, are recorded.

10 Jan 2018 1:07 PM

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said that the government gave opportunity to people to come clean about their accounts held abroad. (Photo: Twitter/ANI)

Cryptocurrencies not legal tender in India: Arun Jaitley

Committee under chairmanship of secretary is deliberating over all issues related to crypto-currencies.

2 Jan 2018 11:24 AM