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Dream of being a bitcoin millionaire? Things to know about cryptos in India

Among the clutch of cryptocurrencies, bitcoin has a market share of 36.6% and a market cap of $250 bn

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BS Web Team New Delhi
Bitcoin, the most talked about cryptocurrency, entered the tenth year of its existence last week. While the world grapples with its meteoric rise and attendant risks -- from fears of a bubble to its use by unsavoury entities (especially the North Korean regime) -- a large number of Indians have taken a shine to cryptocurrencies, with reportedly 2.5 million registered traders and Rs 178 billion (Rs 17,800 crore) worth of them having been traded.  

In fact, according to information shared in the Rajya Sabha during the winter session, India accounts for "more than 11