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Reserve Bank on Thursday tightened the rules to discourage use of virtual currencies like Bitcoins.Technology
Hackers steal $41 million worth of bitcoin

This is the latest in a string of thefts from cryptocurrency exchanges around the world.

9 May 2019 9:26 AM IST

Fears of battery drain make Apple ban cryptocurrency mining.Technology
Cryptocurrency thefts, fraud hit USD 1.2 billion in first quarter

The value of losses from crime in the digital currency sector in 2018 hit USD 1.7 billion.

1 May 2019 1:20 PM IST

Facebook hopes Libra will not only power transactions but offer people without bank accounts access to financial services for the first time.Business
Facebook's Libra coin likely to run a regulatory gauntlet

Facebook also formed a Geneva-based association to govern the new coin and hold the reserves, alongside several major...

29 Jun 2019 2:10 PM IST

The IPO comes at a time when the cryptocurrency sector is facing a number of headwinds.Technology
Hacker steals USD 4.2 million crypto coins from Bitrue

The hackers stole 9.3 million XRP and 2.5 million ADA coins in total.

28 Jun 2019 7:51 AM IST

This file photo shows visitors take photos in front of the Facebook logo at the companys headquarters in Menlo Park, Calif. (Photo: AP)Technology
US feds to closely observe Facebook's crypto Libra

Facebook said last week it wanted to expand into payments and launch its own coin, Libra, by next year.

26 Jun 2019 4:04 PM IST

The IPO comes at a time when the cryptocurrency sector is facing a number of headwinds.Technology
Just one-in-ten per cent understand how cryptocurrencies work

The rate in which cryptocurrencies are being adopted by global consumers is slowing down.

23 Jun 2019 3:25 PM IST

Kaspersky detected an extension for Google Chrome named Desbloquear Conteºdo (\Unblock content\ in Portuguese) that was communicating with a suspicious domain zone typically used by cybercriminals. (Photo: Pixabay)Technology
Mozilla releases patch to fix another zero-day in Firefox

The security loophole was being exploited to attack cryptocurrency organisations including Coinbase.

23 Jun 2019 10:41 AM IST

The IPO comes at a time when the cryptocurrency sector is facing a number of headwinds.Technology
Global money-laundering watchdog launches crackdown on...

Countries will be compelled to register and supervise cryptocurrency-related firms such as exchanges and custodians.

22 Jun 2019 11:26 AM IST

Facebook hopes Libra will not only power transactions but offer people without bank accounts access to financial services for the first time.Technology
Central bankers claim oversight over Facebook's cryptocurrency

Facebook drew worldwide interest this week when it announced plans to introduce a cryptocurrency called Libra.

22 Jun 2019 10:26 AM 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)Technology
Facebook to pause cryptocurrency project after US lawmaker calls

French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire called for more regulation of tech companies.

19 Jun 2019 1:24 PM IST

Fears of battery drain make Apple ban cryptocurrency mining.Technology
Facebook's cryptocurrency ambitions face privacy concerns

The whole system is scheduled to launch in the first half of 2020.

19 Jun 2019 12:09 PM IST

This file photo shows a Facebook logo being displayed in a start-up companies gathering at Paris Station F, in Paris. (Representative image/ AP Photo/Thibault Camus, File)Technology
Facebook reveals Libra cryptocurrency, with lofty goals

Facebook has linked with 28 partners in a Geneva-based entity called the Libra Association.

18 Jun 2019 5:36 PM IST

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