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Govt mandates companies to disclose investments in cryptocurrencies

Govt asks companies to also reveal CSR spend, benami property transactions from FY22

Twitter boss Jack Dorsey's first tweet sold for $2.9 million as an NFT

LONDON (Reuters) - Twitter boss Jack Dorsey sold his first tweet as an NFT for just over $2.9 million dollars on Monday.

Decoded: What is a cryptocurrency and how does a blockchain work?

It's a virtual currency. Every crypto-coin is a unique code, like the serial number on a banknote

Uncertainty around India's crypto policy is making blockchain firms anxious

Bureaucrats say they want blockchain, but not cryptocurrencies. It's as silly as wanting airports with duty-free shops but no flights

India will not 'shut off' all cryptocurrency, wants blockchain: Sitharaman

Bitcoin, the world's biggest and earlier cryptocurrency, has crossed a record high of $60,000.

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Cryptocurrency Bill may not be tabled in the current Parliament session

The Crypto Bill seeks to ban private cryptocurrencies and allow only the ones required to promote blockchain technology with ties to the Reserve Bank of India.

Discoms discover tech, aim to automate grid operations for service delivery

Adani Electricity Mumbai (AEML), for instance, is upgrading its grid infrastructure with investments in automation and using technology-enabled service delivery, processes and training modules

Nationalism will drive global alliances in 2021

The era of tech nationalism launched with India banning Chinese tech platforms and telecom equipment

Fesschain launches blockchain powered smartphones, targets 10 mn shipments

Firm has tied up with a private manufacturer that can produce 10,000 pieces a day. But Fesschain is now scouting for a suitable location in Noida to set up its own production unit

Blockchain may introduce new problems to voting system, says study

Security risks can persist in Internet- and blockchain-based voting systems, says a study by researchers from Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mphasis, R3 join hands to develop blockchain-based payments solution

Mphasis, an Information Technology (IT) solutions provider specialising in cloud and cognitive services, on Tuesday announced its partnership with R3, a leading global enterprise software firm.

No hurdles for blockchain in Tamil Nadu

The state is using blockchain for creating and storing identity and qualification certificates for its citizens

Blockchain policy by TN govt ensures access to services 'anywhere, anytime'

The blockchain facility would be a single platform that can be used for developing and deploying block chain applications for all departments and public sector enterprises within the state

Tamil Nadu becomes first state with AI, blockchain, cybersecurity policies

In order to promote IT/ITeS and attract more investments, eight SEZs were established in Chennai and tier-II cities

Automation key biz tool to maximise efficiency in finance functions: Report

The report also explored the correlation between automation and headcount

Govt plans law to ban cryptocurrency trading; Cabinet to discuss move

The federal government will encourage blockchain, the technology underlying cryptocurrencies, but is not keen on cryptocurrency trading

When tech aids free speech

One way to create a censor-resistant Web 3.0 could be via blockchain adaptations. This may radically alter internet architecture

Vaccine delivery to fraud detection: Here are some blessings of blockchain

From vaccines to chit funds, blockchain technology is helping streamline delivery and root out slippages and fraud

Anand Mahindra invests $1 million in social network start-up Hapramp

The firm is working on the biggest social media challenges: user privacy, data security, and fair content monetization.