Page 19 - Cryptocurrency

Crypto numbers in the last 5 years have a story to tell, and it's not rosy

Cryptocurrencies have been on a rollercoaster ride over the last four years and the future does not look promising

New Jersey-based crypto lender Voyager Digital files for bankruptcy

It had significant investments in Singapore-based hedge fund 3AC, which failed to make payments on a loan of 15,250 Bitcoins and $350 million USDCs -- that makes the loan worth more than $650 million.

Crypto exchange FTX has 'a few billion' to support industry, says CEO

Bankman-Fried, who is from California but lives in the Bahamas where FTX is based, has become crypto's white knight in recent weeks, throwing lifelines to digital asset platforms that have faltered

Top headlines: RBI tries to shore up rupee; DGCA notice to SpiceJet

Union ministers Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi and R C P Singh submitted their resignations to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday, a day before the completion of their Rajya Sabha term, sources said.

ED issues notices to CoinSwitch, CoinDCX; seeks info under FEMA case

A few firms, including CoinSwitch and CoinDCX dealing in cryptocurrency have been asked by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to submit some documents in connection with an ongoing case of the FEMA

We ensure that crypto transactions are in the KYC framework: CoinSwitch CEO

Crypto will pave the way for Web 3.0, a new internet that is open and shared, says CoinSwitch CEO Ashish Singhal

Crypto friendly Singapore mulls tougher restrictions amid meltdown

The Singapore government is planning to introduce additional tough measures to safeguard consumers from crypto meltdown, including restrictions on retail trading

London-based crypto lender Nexo plans to buy fellow lender Vauld

Singapore-based Vauld said on Monday that it had suspended withdrawals for its more than 800,000 customers

Trading dries up on Indian crypto exchanges as new transaction tax kicks in

Warnings from Indian crypto exchanges that a controversial new transaction tax would erode trading are coming true, with volumes evaporating since the levy took effect.

Indian cryptocurrency exchange Vauld suspends withdrawals, trading

Company says it's looking for new potential investors as it considers the option of restructuring

Chinese tech firms pledge to ban NFTs, cryptocurrency marketplaces

Chinese internet and tech giants on Monday signed an initiative to ban cryptocurrency and digital collectibles (NFTs), along with a promise not to establish secondary marketplaces.

Delhi Police busts interstate gang of cyber frauds dealing in crypto

Delhi Police busted an interstate gang of hi-tech fraudsters and arrested four persons who allegedly used to cheat gullible people on the pretext of facilitating online loans

ASCI is working on a set of guidelines for edtech sector: Subhash Kamath

In a Q&A, Subhash Kamath, the chairman of Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) highlights the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for the council

Amid crypto crash, Meta says will shut down its digital wallet Novi in Sept

Meta's money-transfer service that uses the company's own cryptocurrency digital wallet 'Novi pilot' is shutting down on September 1.

European Union approves rules to tame 'Wild West' crypto market

Globally, crypto assets are largely unregulated, with national operators in the EU only required to show controls for combating money laundering

Wait and watch: Industry players on 1% TDS on crypto investments in India

The 1 per cent TDS will be levied on payments towards virtual digital assets or cryptocurrencies beyond Rs 10,000 in a year, according to the Section 194S in the I-T Act (as per the Finance Act, 2022)

Coinbase sold software to US authorities to track crypto transactions

Coinbase Tracer allows clients, in both government and the private sector, to trace transactions through Blockchain

Dollar heads for weekly gain as investors weigh rates, recession risks

The dollar index inched up 0.07% in Asian trading, after a 0.32% drop overnight when it was undermined by weaker-than-expected consumer spending data

Cryptocurrency rules to make Europe a global leader as prices plunge

Europe prepared to lead the world in regulating the freewheeling cryptocurrency industry at a time when prices have plunged, wiping out fortunes, fueling skepticism and sparking calls for scrutiny.

Cryptocurrencies a clear danger to financial systems, says RBI Governor

Anything that derives value based on make believe, without any underlying, is just speculation under a sophisticated name, says Shaktikanta Das