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In this file photo taken on March 19, 2018 a technician inspects bitcoin mining at Bitfarms in Saint Hyacinthe, Quebec. (Photo | AFP)

Wanna find out what this Bitcoin business is all about? Everything you...

Bitcoin miners will soon get only half the bitcoins for validating transactions. Find out what that means and how it all...

7 May 2020 8:14 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (PTI Photo)

PM Modi: Need global norms for crypto and social media

The Prime Minister also called for improving democratic practices and enhancing inclusion and transparency

11 Dec 2021 1:48 AM IST

Cryptocurrency exchanges CoinSwitch Kuber and WazirX have disabled rupee deposits through United Payment Interface (UPI) for the purchase of cryptocurrency. (Representational Photo: AFP)

Crypto exchanges halt deposits through UPI

Cryptocurrency owners active on twitter asked for regulatory clarity on the issue

14 April 2022 12:19 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.

South Africa: Bitcoin trader vanishes with USD 80 million plunder

South African police said they were investigating the fraud, with more than 28,000 investors affected.

26 May 2018 12:27 PM IST

Google and Facebook may face higher tax bills in Europe as the EU rushed to change rules so that more of Silicon Valleys mega profits fall into public coffers. (photo: AFP)

Google to ban ads on cryptocurrencies, related products

The company will ban ads for unregulated or speculative financial products, cryptocurrency and others.

14 March 2018 12:35 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.

Threat Brief: What's driving the shift to cryptocurrency mining...

The risk of using a compromised PC to mine cryptocurrency is currently much lower than using it for other criminal...

7 March 2018 2:39 PM IST

The IPO comes at a time when the cryptocurrency sector is facing a number of headwinds.

Cryptocurrency industry faces insurance hurdle to mainstream ambitions

The total market capitalisation of crypto currencies is currently estimated at approximately USD 120 billion.

20 Dec 2018 11:47 AM 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 climbs above $3,400, headed for biggest daily rise in nearly...

In the last three months Bitcoin has fallen nearly 50 percent.

18 Dec 2018 9:41 AM 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.

Bank of England chief slams cryptocurrencies; urges action

The price of a single bitcoin rocketed to nearly $20,000 late last year and then plunged early this year.

3 March 2018 11:07 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.

Robbers steal USD 2 million bitcoin mining computer in Iceland

The powerful computers, which have not yet been found, are worth almost USD 2 million.

3 March 2018 10:48 AM IST