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Sam Bankman-Fried: Once Among America's Wealthiest, Now Facing 25 Years Behind Bars -- Read All About Former Crytpo Mogul

Sam Bankman-Fried, was sentenced to 25 years in jail yesterday. Read on further to find out his journey to date.

Mar 29, 2024, 10:33 AM IST

Who Is Satoshi Nakamoto, The Enigmatic Name Behind Bitcoin, That Is Buzzing Yet Again After UK Courtroom Trial

There has always been a mystery surrounding the founder of the cryptocurrency Bitcoin -- with Satoshi Nakamoto's name cropping up time and again to be behind the crypto.

Feb 07, 2024, 13:14 PM IST

Bitcoin Rocketing Higher, Topping $35,000 For The First Time Since May 2022

As investors look to diversify their portfolios in uncertain times, some turn to bitcoin, ironically as a kind of digital safe haven. 

Oct 24, 2023, 19:38 PM IST

10 Types Of Digital Currencies

May 16, 2023, 16:19 PM IST

Bitcoin Trading Volume Tanked Nearly $700 Bn In April

Statistics show all major cryptocurrencies saw a double-digit drop.

May 03, 2023, 13:53 PM IST

Ready to deal in digital rupee? Find out what exactly it is

The RBI defines the CBDC as the legal tender issued by a central bank in a digital form. It is the same as a sovereign currency and is exchangeable one-to-one at par with the fiat currency.

Nov 07, 2022, 11:39 AM IST

RBI launches Digital currency pilot project: What is Digital Rupee how different it is from other cryptocurrency

RBI has said that the first pilot in Digital Rupee - Retail segment (e₹-R) is planned for launch within a month in select locations in closed user groups comprising customers and merchants.

Nov 02, 2022, 09:28 AM IST

If the phone is charged from a public place, then juice hacking can happen

The habit of charging the smartphone anywhere can make you a victim of hacking. This can also empty your bank account. Police has advised people not to charge their phones in public places like bus stands, railway stations, small restaurants and charging stations. With this you can become a victim of juice jacking or charger hacking.

Sep 20, 2022, 06:28 AM IST

Unfortunate typo! THIS Crypto company accidentally refunds over Rs 56 crore to customer

Now the company's fighting to get its cash back with a lawsuit filed in the Victoria Supreme Court.

Sep 01, 2022, 16:15 PM IST

Crypto trade growing in Asia, need regulatory frameworks to protect investors: IMF

"Before the pandemic, crypto seemed insulated from the financial system. Bitcoin and other assets showed little correlation with Asian equity markets, which helped diffuse financial stability concerns," the blog authored by Nada Choueiri, Anne-Marie Gulde-Wolf, and Tara Iyer said. 

Aug 23, 2022, 10:36 AM IST

Over 7% Indians owned cryptocurrency in 2021, says UN trade body

The UN body released data on the share of the population in the top 20 economies that owned digital currencies in 2021. Ukraine topped the list with 12.7 pc of its population holding such currencies.

Aug 12, 2022, 11:30 AM IST

Crypto Crash: Tesla sold 75% of its Bitcoin, Elon Musk says Dogecoin is still with him

Tesla has sold 75 percent of its Bitcoins, adding $936 million in cash to its balance sheet in the second quarter this year, as it deals with the economic meltdown amid cryptocurrencies falling off the cliff.  

Jul 21, 2022, 12:57 PM IST

IAMAI dissolves Blockchain & crypto council amid regulatory uncertainties

IAMAI announced the dissolution of the BACC. The association said that its resources should be utilised for deepening financial inclusion and promoting Central Bank-issued Digital Currency.

Jul 15, 2022, 12:34 PM IST

‘Bitcoin heading to 0!’ China's BIG warning sends a chill down the spine of crypto investors

The warning came as the cryptocurrency market continued to face meltdown with Bitcoin hovering around $21,000 per digital coin. 

Jun 25, 2022, 17:26 PM IST

After Coinbase, Vauld, Bitcoin trading platform Bitpanda lays off 250 employees

Billionaire entrepreneur Peter Thiel-backed Bitpanda announced that it would be reducing its headcount from nearly 1,000 employees to 730. 

Jun 25, 2022, 16:24 PM IST

Coinbase lays off 1,100 employees amid crypto markets crash

The company said it expects to incur about $40 million to $45 million in total restructuring expenses, substantially all related to employee severance and other termination benefits. This comes amid crash in crypto market

Jun 14, 2022, 19:46 PM IST

Crypto bloodbath! Bitcoin falls to record-low of $21K over worrying inflation data

Bitcoin was hovering around Rs 20,000-Rs 21,000 per BTC as the global crypto market crashed owing to the weak macroeconomic environment and systemic risk from within the crypto space.

Jun 14, 2022, 14:24 PM IST

Crypto investors alert! Bitcoin, Ethereum crash to record low amid crypto winter

The world's largest cryptocurrency further tanked 7 per cent over fears of risk-off sentiment due to a sharp rise in inflation globally, especially the US.

Jun 13, 2022, 15:22 PM IST

‘Crypto investors in India accidentally got lucky,’ says Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath, here's why

Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath explained how Indian investors were accidentally saved from the recent crypto market crash. 

Jun 12, 2022, 13:38 PM IST

Warren Buffett’s Indian-origin disciple warns crypto investors, says ‘worst is yet to come’

Mohnish Pabrai is a value investor and a disciple of Warren Buffett. 

Jun 10, 2022, 13:00 PM IST