Cryptocurrency

Facebook bans Bitcoin, other cryptocurrency ads on its platforms

The new policy prohibits ads that promote financial products and services that are frequently associated with misleading or deceptive promotional practices

Jan 31, 2018, 09:59 AM IST

Reliance Jio to develop its own cryptocurrency JioCoin: Report

Mukesh Ambani’s elder son Akash Ambani will reportedly lead the JioCoin project.

Jan 12, 2018, 09:43 AM IST

Eastman Kodak unveils cryptocurrency, stock doubles

The film pioneer founded over a century ago has struggled to transform itself into an imaging software and technology company.

Jan 10, 2018, 09:22 AM IST

India's first bitcoin trading app launched

The app would permit a range of transactions, including payments, remittances, business-to-business commerce, supply chain finance, asset management and trading.

Dec 28, 2017, 15:40 PM IST

Bitcoin falls 30%, posts worst week since 2013

In the futures market, bitcoin one-month futures on Cboe Global Markets were earlier halted due to the steep price drop, while those trading on the CME hit the limit down threshold.

Dec 23, 2017, 14:46 PM IST

Bitcoin hits bigger stage as exchange giant CME launches futures

The launch of bitcoin futures is viewed as a major step in the digital currency`s path toward legitimacy, which should encourage the entry of big institutional investors.

Dec 18, 2017, 11:36 AM IST

Important facts to know before investing in Bitcoins

Looking at Bitcoin's pace of valuation, most of us would have thought to invest in this digital currency to earn millions.

Dec 15, 2017, 12:19 PM IST

Will the Bitcoin buble fizzle out or stay?

Confusion still mars the world as far as trading in Bitcoin is concerned.

Dec 13, 2017, 14:23 PM IST

Bitcoin currency status and converter shows up on Google search result

Google currency conversion tool shows the real time value of bitcoin vis-a-vis the Indian Rupee.

Dec 09, 2017, 10:29 AM IST

This man is giving out free Bitcoins and Twitterati can't hold the excitement

A twitter user owns 1,500 bitcoins and wants to give it to people on the occasion of Christmas.

Dec 08, 2017, 17:14 PM IST

Bitcoin blows past $16,000, alarm bells ring louder

Proponents say bitcoin is a good medium of exchange and a way to store value, much like a precious metal.

Dec 08, 2017, 11:08 AM IST

Bitcoin hits $15,000 for first time, jumps over 50% in just one week

The rally came just a day after the virtual currency, which has been used to buy everything from an ice cream to a pint of beer, hit the $12,000 mark for the first time, while it has soared more than 50 percent in value in just one week.

Dec 07, 2017, 16:13 PM IST

Bitcoin surges above $14,000 to new high

Bitcoin began the year below $1,000 but continues its sharp rise despite warnings of a dangerous bubble.

Dec 07, 2017, 12:38 PM IST

Bitcoin surges above $12,000 to record high on relentless demand

Bitcoin`s meteoric ascent of over 10-fold from below $1,000 at the start of the year has drawn regulatory scrutiny around the world.

Dec 06, 2017, 11:39 AM IST

RBI reiterates warnings about trading in Bitcoins

The statement was issued after the cryptocurrency, which trades 24 hours a day and seven days a week, climbed as high as $11,799.99 on the Luxembourg-based Bitstamp exchange on Sunday.

Dec 05, 2017, 19:09 PM IST

Bitcoin loses over a fifth of its value in less than 24 hours

The cryptocurrency fell as much as 8 percent on Thursday on the Luxembourg-based Bitstamp exchange to hit $9,000 exactly, marking a fall of well over $2,000 in under 24 hours.

Nov 30, 2017, 21:03 PM IST

Bitcoin: Things you might not know about the bubbly cryptocurrency

Here are some facts that you might not know about the largest and best-known cryptocurrency.

Nov 30, 2017, 16:58 PM IST

What is Bitcoin and how does it work?

Bitcoin has evolved into a software-based payment online system or an alternative currency touted by a fervent group of followers.

Nov 29, 2017, 14:31 PM IST

China wobble knocks stocks, bitcoin eyes $10,000

Away from the main markets, bitcoin`s vertiginous ascent showed no signs of abating, with the cryptocurrency soaring to another record high just a few percent away from $10,000 after gaining more than a fifth in value over the past three days alone.

Nov 27, 2017, 16:07 PM IST

Bitcoin skyrockets above $7,000 for first time ever

The latest rally was driven by news earlier this week that the world`s largest derivatives exchange operator CME Group is to launch bitcoin futures.

Nov 02, 2017, 16:08 PM IST