The RBI talked about instability cryptocurrencies could cause, while NITI Aayog member VK Paul warned of Europe-like Omicron cases surge in India
Officials say introduction of CBDCs will obviate need for private cryptos
The central bank, on the other hand, has been vocal against crypto currencies
The RBI, in a statement, said the 592nd meeting of the Central Board of Directors of Reserve Bank of India was held at Lucknow under the Chairmanship of Governor Shaktikanta Das
Our view on crypto assets (crypto coins as an asset class) is that there is a fast-growing use-case for every investor to have some exposure in their portfolios
Cryptocurrencies were proving to be a challenge for emerging markets and strong regulation was needed, IMF's Gita Gopinath said. More in today's top headlines
Currently, there is no regulation or any ban on the use of cryptocurrencies in the country
Security pros say it's one of the worst computer vulnerabilities they've ever seen.
The Union Cabinet is likely to discuss "The Cryptocurrency and Regulation of Official Digital Currency Bill, 2021" at today's meeting. The meeting is scheduled to take place at 1 pm, sources said.
The US death toll from Covid-19 topped 800,000 on Tuesday, as more than 200,000 of those lives were lost after the vaccine became available. More on top headlines for this morning
It is not unusual for the RBI board to deliberate on matters not listed on the agenda
Tesla sells merchandise such as apparel, belt buckle, mini models of its vehicles, quad bike 'Cyberquad' for kids and 'Cyberwhistle' modeled after its much-awaited Cybertruck
The dollar traded near a one-week high versus a basket of major rivals on Tuesday, supported by expectations of a hawkish Federal Reserve meeting this week
Raising the issue during Zero Hour in Lok Sabha, Chowdhury said if the prime minister's Twitter handle was not safe, how can the Twitter accounts of a common person be secure.
Binance's Singapore unit was one of well over 100 cryptocurrency companies to apply for a license to operate in Singapore and had been allowed do business while its license request was being processed
The Indian economy can outperform the rest of the world economy, says Faber
Bitcoin is down about 30% since reaching a record of almost $69,000 on Nov. 10.
Modi on Friday called for united efforts to shape global norms for emerging technologies like social media and cryptocurrencies so that they are used to "empower" democracy and not to "undermine" it
Bitcoin rose as much as 4.4 per cent to $50,101 in New York trading on Friday