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
Indian crypto exchange WazirX fires 40% of staff: Report
A total of 50 to 70 employees of the 150 workers at the exchange were asked to go, CoinDesk reported, citing sources.
ED freezes crypto currency worth Rs 47.64 lakhs from fraud gaming application
The gaming application was designed for the purpose of defrauding public. ED investigation revealed that the accused was transferring the amount earned through the gaming app using Crypto Currency Exchange
Sep 30, 2022, 15:13 PM IST
Bengaluru based Tea seller accepts crypto as payment; Twitterati gone crazy
The Bengaluru roadside tea stall has a placard in which it is written that cryptocurrency is accepted here as a payment.
Sep 29, 2022, 20:58 PM 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
'Ethereum Merge' completed successfully today: Here is everything you need to know about merger
And we finalized! Happy merge all. This is a big moment for the Ethereum ecosystem. Everyone who helped make the merge happen should feel very proud today: Vitalik Buterin, founder of Ethereum.
Sep 15, 2022, 16:43 PM 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 exchange CoinSwitch Kuber's CEO says 'Company is cooperating with ED investigations'
CoinSwitch, valued at $1.9 billion, says it is the largest crypto company in India, with more than 18 million registered users. The firm is backed by Andreessen Horowitz, Tiger Global and Coinbase Ventures.
Aug 27, 2022, 16:24 PM IST
Crypto app CoinSwitch Kuber's CEO says 'Company is cooperating with ED investigations'
CoinSwitch, valued at $1.9 billion, says it is the largest crypto company in India, with more than 18 million registered users. The firm is backed by Andreessen Horowitz, Tiger Global and Coinbase Ventures.
Aug 27, 2022, 16:23 PM IST
ED now raids CoinSwitch Kuber, firm says engaging with all stakeholders
The agency recently froze crypto lending platform Vauld's bank assets worth Rs 370 crore over its "predatory lending practices". Earlier, the ED froze bank assets of crypto exchange WazirX worth Rs 64.67 crore.
Aug 26, 2022, 11:30 AM IST
Nirmala Sitharaman's strong warning against cryptocurrency --Here is what crypto investors should know
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman during her address at an event organized by the BJP Economic Cell, strictly warned the people that cryptocurrency is not a currency. She also reminded investors to proceed with caution on cryptocurrencies, adding that a new law on cryptocurrencies will be brought soon.
Aug 17, 2022, 12:11 PM IST
Crypto investors sue Shark Tank icon Mark Cuban over 'Ponzi scheme'
Top cryptocurrency broker Voyager Digital last month filed for bankruptcy in the US, resulting in more than 3.5 million investors losing $5 billion collectively.
Aug 15, 2022, 15:39 PM 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
Yes World token registers historic debut! New crypto jumps 4,900% on day one
Yes Work jumped 4,900 per cent in the first 24 hours of initial trade to become the biggest gainer among all the cryptos listed on the exchange.
Jul 21, 2022, 20:31 PM IST
Celsius Network that recently laid off 150 employees, files for bankruptcy
Celsius Network, a cryptocurrency lending company files for bankruptcy. The company said it has $167 million in cash that will provide ample liquidity to the restructuring process.
Jul 14, 2022, 12:38 PM IST
Sri Lanka warns public not to use cryptocurrencies amid economic upheaval
The warning came as new Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe on Wednesday ordered imposition of curfew in the Western Province with immediate effect and emergency law island wide.
Jul 14, 2022, 09:00 AM IST
Crypto is a 'complete fraud,' says world's best known short-seller
The move followed a backlash against Left after he said the stock of video game retailer GameStop was not worth its price.
Jul 12, 2022, 16:19 PM IST
Crypto market loss balloons 52% to $670 million in Q2 globally as hacking, scams rise
The global cryptocurrency market lost at least $670 million in the 2nd quarter of 2022. Most of the losses were due to hacks and scams, a report said.
Jul 08, 2022, 14:05 PM IST
What is Cryptocurrency?
In this video, see how we started with currencies and reached in the era of Cryptocurrency from notes, cards and online payments like Google Pay, Paytm, PhonePe.
Jul 06, 2022, 22:54 PM IST
