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When China closed its local cryptocurrency exchanges late last year, an underground ecosystem of bitcoin mules and peer-to-peer platforms sprung up to allow bitcoin trading to thrive, away from regulators watchful eyes.

Cryptocurrency traders use old gold in drive to draw Islamic investors

The global surge of interest in bitcoin, ethereum and other cryptocurrencies extends into the Gulf and southeast Asia.

8 April 2018 4:16 PM IST

When China closed its local cryptocurrency exchanges late last year, an underground ecosystem of bitcoin mules and peer-to-peer platforms sprung up to allow bitcoin trading to thrive, away from regulators watchful eyes.

Cryptocurrencies hit hard on Indian exchanges after RBI clampdown

Government and the central bank have previously cautioned the public on cryptocurrencies.

7 April 2018 10:17 AM IST

Reserve Bank on Thursday tightened the rules to discourage use of virtual currencies like Bitcoins.

Bitcoin sinks abruptly after seven weeks of recovery

After many lackluster months, the price of bitcoin started to rally from early April, hitting a 10-month high earlier...

17 May 2019 3:09 PM IST

Reserve Bank on Thursday tightened the rules to discourage use of virtual currencies like Bitcoins.

Rise of smaller rivals throws up fresh challenge to bitcoin

Bitcoin now accounts for around 60 per cent of the USD 240 billion crypto market, down from nearly 90 per cent.

15 May 2019 1:08 PM IST

Bitcoin prices fall 10.8 percent.

Bitcoin holds above USD 7,000 after hitting 9-month high

Bitcoin has almost doubled in price this year, underscoring its volatility after a bruising 2018.

13 May 2019 3:19 PM IST

After a series of privacy scandals, Facebook needs to regain users trust as it prepares to roll out a single messaging service combining Facebook messenger, WhatsApp and Instagram. (Photo: AP)

Facebook to unveil new cryptocurrency

Facebook has already sought blessings from the US Treasury and the Bank of England, the BBC reported last month.

17 Jun 2019 4:19 PM IST

The accused has been arrested. (Representational Image)

Indian-origin man agrees to plead guilty to money laundering charges

The maximum possible sentence Kalra could receive for these charges is life in federal prison.

28 Aug 2019 2:10 PM IST

An elevated inflation rate is also a cause of concern for the RBI, though it has decided to accord priority to economic growth in the near future. (AA file Photo)

RBI working on digital currency, pilot projects likely in near future:...

The RBI has also been exploring the pros and cons of introduction of CBDCs since quite some time

22 July 2021 10:18 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.

Online bank in Germany uses Bitcoins to transfer loans

Bitbond uses cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin to bypass the Swift international transfer system to lend money across the...

13 May 2018 3:53 PM IST

The rise and fall of Bitcoin have fascinated the investor community.

ClearTax, Zebpay join hands to help Indian investors with...

The plan will help investors and traders of bitcoin understand tax laws and reporting regarding taxation on trading of...

25 March 2018 3:35 PM 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.

Cryptocurrencies tumble after S. Korea hack

The attack on Coinrail comes months after Japanese firm Coincheck said it had lost more than USD 500 million in a...

11 Jun 2018 12:08 PM IST

Evidence suggests that Tether may have been used to manipulate the price of bitcoin.

The bigger Cryptocurrencies get, the worse they perform: BIS

BIS says for any form of money to work across large networks it requires trust in the stability of its value.

18 Jun 2018 7:46 AM IST