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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 chalks up new record as it charges past USD 14,000

Bitcoin touched a new high of $14,475 before slipping back to $14,328 in Asian afternoon trade.

7 Dec 2017 1:26 PM IST

The Sensex opened higher before trading at 26,646.65 at 1100 hours, a loss of 51.17, or 0.19 per cent.

Sensex rallies 258 points, Nifty above 10,100 in late morning

Broader Nifty trading above key 10,100-level, up by 83.25 points or 0.83 per cent at 10,127.35.

7 Dec 2017 12:14 PM IST

As per new IMF projections, Indias growth in 2016 is now estimated to be 6.6 per cent as against 7.6 per cent earlier. (Photo: AFP)

IMF warns on brewing risks in China's financial system

China has largely relied on debt-fuelled investment and exports to drive its tremendous economic growth.

7 Dec 2017 12:03 PM IST

According to sources in the finance department, the GST collection was not expected to be so high and hence it had asked the Centre for a compensation of Rs 6500 crore.

Advisory group on GST submits report, suggests changes

Panel received more than 700 representations on problems faced by industry over return filing.

7 Dec 2017 11:02 AM IST

Persistent gold buying by local jewellers at domestic spot market stoked uptrend. (Photo: PTI)

Gold futures drop Rs 57 on weak global cues

Rupee is trading at Rs 28,910 per 10 grams due to profit- booking by speculators amid a weak global trend.

7 Dec 2017 10:55 AM IST

Arun Jaitley said, the reservation formula for the Patel community is legally and constitutionally untenable. (Photo: PTI)

Govt committed to protecting rights of depositors: Jaitley

Bill provides for establishment of a resolution corporation with powers relating to transfer of assets to a healthy...

7 Dec 2017 10:49 AM IST

RBI had in December last year capped the MDR charges at 0.25 per cent for transactions up to Rs 1,000.

RBI rationalises charges on debit card transactions

MDR is the rate charged to a merchant by a bank for providing debit and credit card services.

7 Dec 2017 10:40 AM IST

EPFO has already joined the vast network of over 2 lakh common services centres (CSC) of the IT department to widen its reach.

Merge 10 old EPF accounts at one go with EPFO's new service

Currently EPFO subscribers are required to file separate transfer claims online using UAN on EPFO's UAN portal.

7 Dec 2017 10:27 AM IST

The BSE Sensex on Wednesday soared to a life-time high of 33,117.33 and the NSE Nifty scaled a historic 10,340.55 mark in opening trade. (Photo: AP)

Sensex rebounds 149 points in early trade

All sectoral indices led by capital goods, power, oil and gas and PSU were trading in green with gains of up to 1.20 per...

7 Dec 2017 10:14 AM IST

London firefighters combed through the burned-out public housing tower Thursday in a grim search for missing people as police and the prime minister launched investigations into the deadly inferno, with pressure building on officials to explain the disaster and assure that similar buildings around the country are safe. (Photo: AP)

A policy rate cut could have spurred housing market: Industry

Developers are optimistic that there is still room for banks to bring down the rate on home loans.

7 Dec 2017 10:09 AM IST

The move will help Xiaomi meet about 95 per cent of its demand in India from these two facilities.

Xiaomi to focus on offline sales to boost India business

Currently, online sales account for 80 per cent of the company's mobile phone business.

7 Dec 2017 9:52 AM IST

Positive start for domestic stock markets lent support to rupee. (Photo: PTI)

Rupee down 5 paise, stronger equities contain fall

Rupee is trading at 64.57 against dollar at interbank foreign exchange due to higher demand for American currency.

7 Dec 2017 9:43 AM IST