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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.

Malaysian firm adds Islamic certification to cryptocurrency

Malaysia-based firm HelloGold is planning to launch its online gold platform in Thailand later this year.

21 Feb 2018 11:21 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.

Bitcoin rises above $10,000, strategist sees new high by July

Lee says 2018 will remain a strong year for cryptocurrencies, but he sees the larger and more established blockchain...

16 Feb 2018 7:38 AM IST

While the ripples for the blockchain tech started with the disruptive rise of crypto-currencies, and in particular bitcoin, the underlying technology itself is going to seep into a broad range of industries. (Photo: Pexels)

Blockchain technology ts the future of digital transactions

Blockchain is a distributed ledger of transactions that is formed of blocks linked together chronologically.

14 Feb 2018 3:29 PM IST

Telegram, with 40 million users in Iran, in late December shut down a channel that Tehran had accused of encouraging violence.

Telegram app was targeted by crypto mining malware, Kaspersky Lab says

Such messaging app vulnerabilities are not unique to Telegram. Last month it had found a way for hackers to steal...

14 Feb 2018 9:21 AM IST

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

How is the growth of bitcoin affecting the environment?

Here, we look at how the currency's growth is effecting the environment.

12 Feb 2018 8:55 AM IST

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

Lloyds Bank to ban credit card owners from buying cryptocurrencies

Credit card customers of the bank will be blocked from buying Bitcoin online through a blacklist that will flag sellers.

5 Feb 2018 9:38 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.

Bitcoin slides amidst broad cryptocurrency sell-off

The virtual currency is down by close to 25 percent this week and almost 40 percent in 2018.

3 Feb 2018 10:22 AM IST

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

Bitcoin skids to lowest since November after worst month in three...

It slid more than 26 per cent in January, in its worst monthly performance since January 2015.

1 Feb 2018 6:59 PM IST

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

Union Budget 2018: Cryptocurrency declared illegal in India

Even before the budget, Jaitley had already said that the cryptocurrency is not legal tender in India.

1 Feb 2018 5:58 PM 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.

Cryptocurrencies not legal, will eliminate their use: Jaitley

RBI has not given any licence to any entity/company to operate such currencies.

1 Feb 2018 12:45 PM IST

According to a banner showing on the Jio website, millions of Indians have pre-booked the JioPhone.

How to stay safe from fake JioCoin apps?

The 4G service provider denies the existence of JioCoins cryptocurrency and will take appropriate legal action.

1 Feb 2018 12:02 PM IST

Taking cognisance of the risks associated in dealing with bitcoin and other such VCs, the RBI decided that, with immediate effect, entities regulated by it shall not deal with or provide services to any individual or business entities dealing with or settling VCs.

Bitcoin frenzy settles down as big players muscle into market

Cryptocurrency advertisements are disappearing from top internet pages, and bitcoin no longer dominates Google searches.

27 April 2018 7:34 PM IST