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Chinese firms say blockchain work at early stage, after shares surge
Blockchain is the backbone of bitcoin and other digital currencies that have surged in value in recent months, raising fears of a price bubble
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Cryptocurrency market rattled on South Korea's plan to ban trading
Bitcoin dropped as much as 12 per cent to $12,801, Ripple fell 13 per cent and ethereum slumped 5 per cent
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Virtual Currency Girls: A Japanese pop group singing about cryptocurrency
Every member of the eight-person all-girl group represents a different virtual currency, including Ethereum and Ripple
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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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South Korea prepares to ban cryptocurrency trading, exchanges raided
The proposed ban on cryptocurrency trading was announced after "enough discussion" with other government agencies
Here's why billionaire Warren Buffett will never invest in cryptocurrencies
Buffett's comments come a day after JPMorgan & Chase Chief Executive Jamie Dimon said he regrets calling bitcoin a fraud
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Rupee reverses two day steep fall, ends at 11 paise at 63.26 against dollar
The rupee lost a whopping 34 paise in last two days
Cryptocurrencies drop as high flyer altcoin Ripple trades 50% below peak
Ripple's price may also be falling amid concern over a feature that allows platforms using the token to freeze funds
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Bitcoin prices can drop by half and China's miners will still make money
Even at the country's highest regulated electricity tariff, miners can profit from bitcoin as long as it's worth more than $6,925
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Two US firms shelve bitcoin ETF proposals over regulatory concerns
The move adds a new hurdle to the bid by Wall Street firms to capitalise on investor interest in cryptocurrencies
Illegal cryptocurrency may be quietly getting into N Korea varsity: Report
Crypto-currencies may provide a financial lifeline to North Korea which has been hit hard by sanctions: Report
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