Cryptocurrency

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

CoinDCX founders arrested in fraud case; crypto firm flags 'impersonation'

CoinDCX said in a statement that the FIR was 'false' and that the alleged cheating occurred through a website impersonating the exchange and its founders

Bitcoin climbs in Asia as traders grapple with uncertainty in West Asia

Bitcoin has weathered the war with Iran, which broke out at the end of February, better than many traditional assets

Crypto markets gain momentum: Bitcoin reclaims $74k, Ethereum eyes $2,300

Ethereum outperformed Bitcoin, trading with gains of more than 7 per cent and holding above the $2,200 mark

Crypto rebounds: Bitcoin nears $72k, Ethereum $2,200; altcoins follow suit

On a weekly basis, the flagship token Bitcoin has surged 9.13 per cent from $65,969.78 recorded on March 8, while Ethereum posted a gain of nearly 11 per cent from $1,936.60 on the same date

Sticky inflation keeps crypto in check as markets reassess rate cut hopes

Over the past five weeks, Bitcoin has repeatedly faced resistance near the $74,000 level, suggesting the market is still searching for fresh catalysts before attempting a decisive breakout

$1 mn Bitcoin is possible, says Bitwise CIO Matthew Hougan; here's the math

Bitcoin price prediction: Hougan argues that Bitcoin should be analysed as an emerging store-of-value asset similar to gold rather than purely as a speculative investment

Crypto markets steady as Bitcoin holds near $70k; investors eye macro cues

According to analysts, the muted moves across large-cap tokens suggest investors are awaiting stronger macro triggers before taking aggressive risk positions

Crypto rally lifts BTC to $70k, ETH $2k; analysts cite market resilience

Crypto Market: Meanwhile, early signs of capital rotation are emerging as inflows into Bitcoin investment products resume, while some profit-taking appears to be occurring in gold