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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

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

Bitcoin wallet devices vulnerable to security hacks: study

Researchers in the UK carried out an in-depth security analysis of the communications system used in popular models of...

25 Jan 2018 9:12 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.

Virtual currency risks

The jury is still out on what exactly is cryptocurrency.

21 Jan 2018 1:21 AM IST

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 7:54 AM IST

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 4:54 PM IST

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

Bitcoin and its effect on the environment

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

2 Jan 2018 2:59 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.

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 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.

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

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