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Cryptocurrencies, blockchains and their dark side: 4 essential reads

Here are five stories from the archives that will help readers better understand cryptocurrencies and their dark underbellies

The tale of two extremely exotic assets

There is a connection between the drug and cryptocurrencies. Cryptos are often used to pay for marijuana (and other drugs) on the Dark Web

Bitcoin climbs as big-name investors take interest; Ripple, Ethereum rise

The largest crypto-coin advanced 3% to $6,371

In the world of cryptocurrency, even good projects can go awry

Initial coin offerings came out of almost nowhere last year to become one of the most popular ways for start-ups to raise money

Cryptojacking: Cryptocurrency enthusiasts have found a way to make profits

The user's computer and electricity do all the work, and the person who wrote the code gets all the proceeds

Fear of virtual currencies

The April 6 notification barring financial institutions from dealing in virtual currencies can be termed RBI's most retrograde step

Black money SIT reviews use of cryptocurrencies; directs clampdown

The RBI had come out with three specific warnings to discourage the public from investing in the virtual currencies

George Soros allows $26 bn-family office to trade in cryptocurrencies

Soros, speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, said digital coins cannot function as actual currencies because of their volatility

US tax liabilities for cryptocurrencies in 2017 seen at $25 bn: Fundstrat

This could mean a massive outflow from cryptocurrencies to the dollar by April 15, the deadline for filing taxes this year, the firm said

HDFC bank blocks all its cards to buy or trade in cryptocurrencies

The move comes after multiple warnings by the RBI and the finance ministry on the non-fiat virtual currencies

Rules on cryptocurrencies and role of regulators to be out soon: Sebi chief

SEBI Chairman Ajay Tyagi is a part of the committee formed by the government to examine the pros and cons of virtual currencies

Buying bitcoins? Cryptocurrencies are like ponzi schemes: World Bank chief

While cryptocurrency technology has the potential to reshape global finance, concerns have been raised about its volatility and the potential for money laundering or other crimes

Get ready for most cryptocurrencies to hit zero, says Goldman Sachs

But even there he sounded a note of caution, arguing that current technology doesn't yet offer the speed required for market transactions

Bitcoin 'bubble': How 'old timer vs newbie' game is crushing crypto

For Bitcoin investors, these are the times that try one's soul

Global power demand: Bitcoin mining consumes more electricity than Ireland

When bitcoin skyrocketed in 2017, the electricity demand associated with it climbed to 20.5 terawatt-hours a year

Cryptocurrencies drop as high flyer altcoin Ripple trades 50% below peak

Ripple's price may also be falling amid concern over a feature that allows platforms using the token to freeze funds

Sebi in talks with govt, RBI to formulate framework for regulating bitcoin

India currently has no regulation for cryptocurrencies

The risk-reward dilemma in cryptocurrencies

While the future of crypto remains fairly undetermined, it may be prudent to stay a cautious player

Bitcoin craze: Are cryptocurrencies a dream come true for cyber-extortionists?

WannaCry victims paid only about $241,000 in bitcoins to extortionists; if everyone infected had paid, criminals would have received at least $60 million