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The start-up that brought blockchain to Indonesian elections enters India
Belgian firm SettleMint, which has a sizeable presence in Europe, West Asia and Singapore, expects 20-25% of its revenues coming from India in the next three years
 "The start-up that brought blockchain to Indonesian elections enters India")
Bitcoin surges 15% to $8,574 in bounce back from lowest in five months
Cryptocurrencies may also get a boost after China's state-owned news agency Xinhua reported the country plans to speed up development of blockchain technology and industry
 "Bitcoin surges 15% to $8,574 in bounce back from lowest in five months")
After bitcoin crackdown, China now wants centralised digital currency
China was once a stronghold of bitcoin
 "After bitcoin crackdown, China now wants centralised digital currency")
UP Police to expand cyber crime wings following spurt in online frauds
Senior police officials instructed to complete the preliminary rollout of the cyber cells by October 15
 "UP Police to expand cyber crime wings following spurt in online frauds")
RBI banned cryptocurrency deals on moral grounds: IAMAI to Supreme Court
Apex court begins final hearing in challenge against RBI ban on dealing in virtual currencies
 "RBI banned cryptocurrency deals on moral grounds: IAMAI to Supreme Court")
Bitcoin surges past $11,000 while stocks plunge on trade war fears
The largest cryptocurrency surged as much as 14 per cent from Friday's close and traded at $11,809 at 10:35 a.m. in New York
 "Bitcoin surges past $11,000 while stocks plunge on trade war fears")
Bitcoin causing annual CO2 emissions comparable to those of Vegas: Study
Although Bitcoin is a virtual currency, the energy consumption associated with its use is very real
 "Bitcoin causing annual CO2 emissions comparable to those of Vegas: Study")
Cryptocurrencies not money, their value is based on thin air: Donald Trump
Cryptocurrency has flourished since Bitcoin launched in 2009. But when Facebook unveiled plans last month for its own virtual currency, Libra, the announcement rattled financial regulators
 "Cryptocurrencies not money, their value is based on thin air: Donald Trump")
Bitcoin tends to spike on weekends: Here are some potential reasons why
Surges in weekend activity since the beginning of May account for about 40% of Bitcoin's price gains this year
Tech blip: Bitcoin plunges more than $1,800 within 10 minutes
Bitcoin soared as much as 39% this week to $13,852, the highest since January 2018
Bitcoin climbs to 18-month high, soars past $13,000 as Libra spurs interest
Bitcoin last traded up 14.7% at $13,475
 "Bitcoin climbs to 18-month high, soars past $13,000 as Libra spurs interest")
Bitcoin crosses $11,000 first time in 15 months as fears of bubble fade
Bitcoin surged as high as $11,251.21 on Monday
Bitcoin hits $10,000 first time in 15 months as fears of crypto bubble fade
Bitcoin reached an all-time high of $19,511 in December 2017, capping a 1,400% surge that year, only to be followed by a 74% collapse in 2018
 "Bitcoin hits $10,000 first time in 15 months as fears of crypto bubble fade")
Bitcoin climbs to one-year high on Facebook cryptocurrencies pact report
Crypto-linked stocks also rose in Asia, with Remixpoint jumping 6%
Bitcoin's rise: Investors seek safe options even as regulated futures boom
Between March and May, bitcoin more than doubled in price, an ascent peppered by double-digit price swings reminiscent of its 2017 bubble, which was driven by smaller retail investors
Bitcoin jumps towards $9,000 in best-performing month since 2019
Crypto proponents are taking encouragement from a string of recent headlines showing greater interest in the space from mainstream firms
Bitcoin frenzy reaches heyday-levels, generates renewed investor interest
Bad news has seemed to not affect Bitcoin which saw a huge collapse in 2018 forcing investors out of the cryptocurrency market
 "Bitcoin frenzy reaches heyday-levels, generates renewed investor interest")
Bitcoin slips more than 20% to below $6,300 after clocking 10-month high
In recent weeks, Bitcoin had made a strong recovery
Bitcoin over $8,000: Reason for rally eludes cryptocurrency market
Bitcoin was last up nearly 17% at $8,131 on the Bitstamp exchange, the largest daily percentage jump since early April
Bitcoin hovers above $7,000 after hitting 9-month high over weekend
Bitcoin has almost doubled in price this year, underscoring its volatility after a bruising 2018
