Cryptocurrency

RBI reiterates call for crypto curbs; tax department warns of evasion risks

India has allowed cryptocurrencies to exist in a grey zone since a court ‌in 2018 struck down Reserve Bank of India (RBI) policies that effectively banned them

Updated On: 08 Jul 2026 | 10:20 PM IST

India taxes crypto, but RBI still wants distance. Can both coexist?

Crypto is taxed, tracked and traded in India. But the RBI still refuses to recognise it as an asset class. Can this uneasy arrangement endure?

Updated On: 03 Jul 2026 | 5:00 PM IST

Bitcoin loses $60k level, erases half of 2025 gains; more pain ahead?

Analysts attributed the decline to a combination of profit booking by large holders, softer risk appetite, concerns over financing risks at Strategy Inc.

Updated On: 25 Jun 2026 | 12:01 PM IST

Bitcoin rout: What's driving sell-off; will token reclaim its peak in 2026?

Analysts attribute the correction to a combination of macroeconomic uncertainty, tighter liquidity conditions, and a broader risk-off sentiment across global markets

Updated On: 17 Jun 2026 | 1:51 PM IST

Will Bitcoin recover or remain rangebound? Technical outlook offers clues

Mohit Kumar, head of markets research at Delta Exchange, expects Bitcoin to consolidate for a considerable period before reaching a new all-time high

Updated On: 17 Jun 2026 | 7:55 AM IST

'Stablecoins show blockchain utility while altcoins seek value capture'

Stablecoins may be solving the adoption problem, but they are not necessarily the primary destination for investment returns.

Updated On: 17 Jun 2026 | 6:36 AM IST

Bitcoin jumps to two-week high as US-Iran Hormuz deal boosts risk appetite

Bitcoin climbed nearly 3% in early Asian trading to around $65,400 after the US and Iran signalled a de-escalation of hostilities, boosting risk appetite across global markets

Updated On: 15 Jun 2026 | 8:00 AM IST

Crypto markets shaken; Bitcoin slips below $70k support amid macro stress

Analysts noted that the scale of the unwind indicates that the downturn was driven not just by spot selling but also by aggressive deleveraging in derivatives markets

Updated On: 02 Jun 2026 | 1:30 PM IST

Bitcoin Pizza Day: From 10k BTC for 2 pizzas to trillion-dollar ecosystem

Bitcoin Pizza Day commemorates the first real-world Bitcoin transaction, when programmer Laszlo Hanyecz paid 10,000 BTC for two pizzas on May 22, 2010.

Updated On: 22 May 2026 | 8:09 AM IST

Bitcoin falls below $77k to two-week low as liquidations top half a billion

Bitcoin's price slumped as cryptocurrencies across the board saw nearly $500 million in liquidations of bullish bets within 15 minutes during early Asia trading on Monday

Updated On: 18 May 2026 | 12:09 PM IST

AI-hacking threat pushes $130 billion crypto sector to the brink

Decentralised finance witnessed record exploits in April with two attacks netting the hackers almost $600 million

Updated On: 15 May 2026 | 11:59 PM IST

CLARITY Act may bring long-awaited clarity to crypto markets: Analysts

The move, they believe, could create a more stable and transparent framework that encourages institutional participation, strengthens investor confidence, and supports innovation

Updated On: 15 May 2026 | 1:18 PM IST

Bitcoin returns above $80k after 3 months; analysts see cautious upside

Analysts remain cautiously optimistic on the outlook, citing continued institutional demand, improving risk appetite, and better market participation

Updated On: 04 May 2026 | 1:21 PM IST

Bitcoin tops $80,000 for first time in three months as Asian stocks rise

The original cryptocurrency climbed as much as 1.9 per cent Monday morning in Singapore to $80,393, its highest level since Jan. 31

Updated On: 04 May 2026 | 9:18 AM IST

Bitcoin reaches 12-week high, nears $80,000 on US-Iran deal optimism

The original cryptocurrency was up as much as 1.6 per cent to $79,488, its highest level since Jan. 31, the last time it was above $80,000

Updated On: 27 Apr 2026 | 10:29 AM IST

Global crypto exchange BitDelta launches India operations, plans hiring

BitDelta has launched India operations after registering with FIU-IND, planning a 100-member team and investing in security and infrastructure amid intense competition

Updated On: 22 Apr 2026 | 9:01 PM IST

Crypto hack worth $290 mn triggers DeFi contagion shock across platforms

The attacker siphoned about 116,500 rsETH - a token issued by Kelp DAO that represents "restaked" Ether - by targeting a bridge built using LayerZero

Updated On: 19 Apr 2026 | 2:18 PM IST

Crypto extends losses amid macro-driven selloff; Bitcoin slips near $68k

Analysts believe that steady inflows into Bitcoin-linked investment products signal underlying demand, suggesting corrections may attract long-term capital despite near-term volatility

Updated On: 27 Mar 2026 | 11:12 AM IST

From FTX to Binance: Why crypto's biggest names are facing jail time

Since 2021, several prominent crypto leaders worldwide have been arrested or convicted for fraud, money laundering, and compliance failures, exposing structural risks in the fast-growing industry

Updated On: 24 Mar 2026 | 1:15 PM IST

Investors return to crypto; Bitcoin eyes $76k, Ethereum steady above $2,100

At the same time, flagship digital asset Bitcoin has continued to show relative strength, outperforming gold and the S&P 500 since the start of the US-Iran conflict, gaining roughly 7 per cent while

Updated On: 24 Mar 2026 | 11:39 AM IST