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Budget 2022: Govt could consider levying TDS/TCS on crypto trading

The government could consider in the upcoming Budget levying TDS/TCS on sale and purchase of cryptocurrencies above a certain threshold

Bitcoin's rising correlation with tech weighs on hedge appeal

The world's largest digital token was up 0.6% to $43,080 on Friday as of 3:46 p.m. New York-time.

India's first crypto ETF to be launched by ex RCap CEO's blockchain firm

Aims $1 billion in assets under management by two years; will track large cap metaverse stocks too

Pak central bank panel recommends complete ban on cryptocurrency

A panel of Pakistan's central bank has recommended a complete ban on cryptocurrency and other related activities in the country

Coinbase buys futures exchange FairX for crypto derivatives push in US

Already registered with US regulators, the firm could give Coinbase the edge it needs in getting a derivatives marketplace up and running.

Crypto prices moving in sync with stocks, posing systemic risks

Crypto assets such as Bitcoin have matured from an obscure asset class with few users to an integral part of the digital asset revolution, raising financial stability concerns

Softbank-backed Brazilian crypto firm acquires Portuguese exchange

The Brazilian firm, valued at roughly $2.2 billion, declined to disclose the terms of the acquisition, but said the transaction is pending approval with Banco de Portugal, the nation's central bank.

Cryptocurrencies post record outflows in first week of 2022: Report

Cryptocurrency investment products and funds had net outflows last week totaling a record $207 million, a report said

Victims of $200 mn BitMart cryptocurrency hack still waiting for refunds

Victims of a $200 million hack of popular cryptocurrency exchange BitMart are still waiting for their money even after over a month since the exchange was hacked.

Pakistan issues notice to cryptocurrency exchange in $100-mn scam

Pakistan's Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) said that it had issued a notice to Binance

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Morris Coin scam: At least 1.1 million investors may have been cheated

The companies that were raided include Bengaluru-based Long Rich Technologies, Longrich Global, and Morris Trading Solutions, among others

Bitcoin drops to 3 month-low after US Fed signals interest rate hike

Bitcoin declined to three-month lows on Friday as minutes of the latest US Federal Reserve meeting raised possibility the central bank could boost interest rates as soon as March, Barrons reported.

Bitcoin hits lowest since September in drop of 40% from record

The largest cryptocurrency declined as much as 4.9% to $41,008, marking a tumble of about 40% from its record near $69,000 reached Nov. 10

Bitcoin, ether near multi-month lows following hawkish Fed minutes

The world's largest cryptocurrency was last at $42,700, down 1.7%, having lost 5.2% on Wednesday. A break below last month's trough of $42,000 would make it the weakest since September

Cryptocurrencies see outflows in final week of 2021: CoinShares data

The final week of 2021 saw a third straight week of investment outflows from cryptocurrency funds, data from digital currency manager CoinShares showed.

More than a third of India's urban dwellers oppose crypto law: Survey

Those opposed to regulation cited concerns ranging from heavy taxation to a potential outright ban on non-exchange-traded tokens

Cryptocurrency service providers seek clarity on taxation

The leading Cryptocurrency exchange WazirX, which has been a major focus of the DGGI crackdown, has paid Rs 49.2 crore as GST with interest and penalty

What does a GST probe against exchanges mean for crypto taxation?

The Directorate General of GST Intelligence recently launched a probe over alleged GST evasion against crypto exchanges. Will this nudge the govt to put a regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies?

TMS Ep79: Real estate, WazirX GST probe, FMCG stocks, home loan rates

Will omicron impact the real estate sector? What are the lessons from the GST probe against WazirX? Stock-price correction awaits FMCG? What to consider while taking a home loan? All answers here