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Two more offshore crypto bourses may get nod to resume India operations

The financial intelligence unit is reportedly reviewing requests from four crypto exchanges previously banned for non-compliance with anti-money laundering laws

Two more offshore crypto bourses may get nod to resume India operations
Updated On : 04 Sep 2024 | 11:16 PM IST

WazirX hacker behind $234 mn crypto theft in India starts washing funds

Blockchain intelligence firm Arkham Intelligence highlighted the flows, which underline the difficulty of recovering the digital assets

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Updated On : 03 Sep 2024 | 3:08 PM IST

WazirX hacker behind $234 mn crypto theft in India starts washing funds

Blockchain intelligence firm Arkham Intelligence highlighted the flows, which underline the difficulty of recovering the digital assets

WazirX hacker behind $234 mn crypto theft in India starts washing funds
Updated On : 03 Sep 2024 | 3:08 PM IST

Cryptoverse: Bitcoin ETFs take $50 bn baby steps toward bigger milestone

The path to wide acceptance as a mainstream asset may be slow and twisting

Cryptoverse: Bitcoin ETFs take $50 bn baby steps toward bigger milestone
Updated On : 03 Sep 2024 | 11:00 AM IST

Binance Holdings to hire 1,000 people as compliance spending tops $200 mn

Chief Executive Officer Richard Teng, who is visiting the US to talk to monitors and officials, outlined the employment goals for the world's largest crypto trading platform

Binance Holdings to hire 1,000 people as compliance spending tops $200 mn
Updated On : 22 Aug 2024 | 9:33 PM IST

To ban or regulate? Govt's cryptocurrency paper likely by October 2024

In October 2023, G20 finance ministers and central bank governors adopted the roadmap on crypto assets proposed in the synthesis paper, calling for its swift and coordinated implementation

To ban or regulate? Govt's cryptocurrency paper likely by October 2024
Updated On : 22 Aug 2024 | 8:50 PM IST

Legal bind for cryptocurrency investors caught in WazirX's fine print

The fine print in WazirX's user agreement limits the options available for dispute resolution

Legal bind for cryptocurrency investors caught in WazirX's fine print
Updated On : 16 Aug 2024 | 12:07 AM IST

Capula, Schonfeld, Point72 among hedge funds riding Bitcoin ETFs: Report

Among the most well-known buyers that have emerged are hedge funds like Millennium Management, which held shares in at least five Bitcoin ETFs

Capula, Schonfeld, Point72 among hedge funds riding Bitcoin ETFs: Report
Updated On : 15 Aug 2024 | 11:04 PM IST

Crypto markets rebound on Tuesday amid global equity market recovery

The oldest cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, which registered a fall of over 12 per cent yesterday, has jumped over 9 per cent in the last 24 hours

Crypto markets rebound on Tuesday amid global equity market recovery
Updated On : 06 Aug 2024 | 3:15 PM IST

Donald Trump's bitcoin stockpile plan stirs debate ahead of US elections

A government bitcoin stockpile could shore up bitcoin's price.

Donald Trump's bitcoin stockpile plan stirs debate ahead of US elections
Updated On : 06 Aug 2024 | 12:24 PM IST

Make Bitcoin great again: Here's what Trump's backing of crypto could mean

His public backing of crypto undoubtedly boosted investor optimism. The price of Bitcoin surged to almost US$70,000 on July 29, its highest level in more than six weeks, before dropping to US$62,000

Make Bitcoin great again: Here's what Trump's backing of crypto could mean
Updated On : 06 Aug 2024 | 10:17 AM IST

Market Mayhem: Bitcoin crashes below $50k; Ethereum, BNB fall up to 20%

The popular cryptocurrency has traded in the range of $49,121.24 (low) to $61,058.94 (high) in the last 24 hours

Market Mayhem: Bitcoin crashes below $50k; Ethereum, BNB fall up to 20%
Updated On : 05 Aug 2024 | 2:46 PM IST

WazirX fallout: On crypto bourses table, a reparation fund for clients

Traditional insurance products for crypto difficult ask: Experts

WazirX fallout: On crypto bourses table, a reparation fund for clients
Updated On : 05 Aug 2024 | 12:14 AM IST

WazirX dials FIU-IND, FBI to recover funds lost to $230 million heist

WazirX lost about 45 per cent of its crypto assets to the security breach. People privy to the discussions say North Korea has been mentioned

WazirX dials FIU-IND, FBI to recover funds lost to $230 million heist
Updated On : 30 Jul 2024 | 11:42 PM IST

Trump calls for US to become crypto capital at Nashville bitcoin conference

I'm laying out my plan to ensure that the United States will be the crypto capital of the planet and the Bitcoin superpower of the world, Trump, 78, said

Trump calls for US to become crypto capital at Nashville bitcoin conference
Updated On : 28 Jul 2024 | 11:23 PM IST

WazirX major security breach: Calls for legal recourse grow louder

Legal experts tracking the sector believe that users who have lost their funds can look at the country's consumer protection laws as one recourse

WazirX major security breach: Calls for legal recourse grow louder
Updated On : 21 Jul 2024 | 10:49 PM IST

Bitcoin hits $60,000 as Trump shooting boosts re-election odds: Report

Trump's chances of becoming president again increased after today's developments, according to PredictIt data

Bitcoin hits $60,000 as Trump shooting boosts re-election odds: Report
Updated On : 14 Jul 2024 | 10:37 PM IST

Crypto industry body requests reduction in TDS to 0.01% in Budget

The crypto body has further asked for an increase in the threshold limit for TDS deduction under Section 194S of the Income Tax Act from Rs 10,000 to Rs 5,00,000

Crypto industry body requests reduction in TDS to 0.01% in Budget
Updated On : 12 Jul 2024 | 11:21 PM IST

With $441 mn, crypto funds witness inflows for first time in a month

Crypto digital asset products saw inflows totaling $441 million in the week ended July 5, CoinShares International Ltd. data show, a significant rebound from the $39 million in outflows the week prior

With $441 mn, crypto funds witness inflows for first time in a month
Updated On : 08 Jul 2024 | 10:03 PM IST

MT Gox creditors' Bitcoin sale fears trigger fall to lowest since February

On top of that, administrators of the failed Mt. Gox exchange are returning an $8 billion hoard of Bitcoin to creditors in stages

MT Gox creditors' Bitcoin sale fears trigger fall to lowest since February
Updated On : 05 Jul 2024 | 10:50 PM IST