Page 66 - Cryptocurrency

The tech holes that ensure that crypto can never be effectively banned

It is estimated that $1.25 billion worth of cryptocurrency transactions have happened on decentralised finance platforms from India

Hackers steal $120 mn in crypto from Blockchain-based DeFi platform

According to reports, someone inserted a malicious script in the user interface (UI) of their website

I believe in blockchain tech and this is different from crypto: Ambani

Blockchain is very important for a trust-based, equitable society, says RIL chairman at the InFinity Forum

Need collective global action for effective regulation of tech: Sitharaman

Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday called for a "collective global action" for effective regulation of ever-changing technology and tech-driven payment systems.

Indians' 'immense trust' in fintech must be respected, says PM Modi

PM calls fintech a 'revolution that helps to achieve financial empowerment of every single citizen of the country'.

Jack Dorsey's financial services firm Square changes its name to Block

Jack Dorsey''s financial services company Square has announced to change its name to Block, effective from December 10, as the former Twitter CEO renews his focus on Blockchain and crypto.

Where does India stand on central bank digital currency?

Sixteen of the 90 countries in the world are in the pilot stage of central bank digital currencies

Indian investor paid $69.3 mn for an NFT so you can download it for free

The blockbuster price he paid helped bring attention to the burgeoning market for NFTs

CEOs who can't sit still: Jack Dorsey's Twitter departure is a sign

Jack Dorsey, who is stepping down after six years as Twitter's chief executive, is one of the tech leaders who seem to have grown tired of managing their empires

After leaving Twitter, Jack Dorsey focuses on Square Inc, bitcoin

"If I weren't at Square or Twitter, I'd be working on bitcoin," Jack Dorsey had said at a packed Miami conference in June

Bill on cryptocurrency after Cabinet nod, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman

The government had also listed a similar Bill for the last Parliament session (monsoon) but it was not taken up.

Banning all cryptocurrencies unwise move, regulation needed: ORF report

Cryptocurrencies need to be regulated like any other financial asset and it would be unwise for India to ban private crypto assets, a study released by Observer Research Foundation said

FM says Crypto Bill will be introduced in Parliament after Cabinet nod

'We are not considering a ban on the advertisements, but we've been taking steps to caution the public through RBI and SEBI,' says Nirmala Sitharaman

Best of BS Opinion: Risks in crypto-assets, challenge for Akasa and more

Here are the best of BS Opinion pieces of the day

No proposal to recognise Bitcoin as a currency: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

The government plans to introduce a Bill in this regard - the Cryptocurrency and Regulation of Official Digital Currency Bill 2021 - in the ongoing session

No proposal to recognise Bitcoin as currency: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

The government plans to introduce a Bill in this regard - the Cryptocurrency and Regulation of Official Digital Currency Bill 2021 - in the ongoing session

Crypto-assets: To ban or not to ban?

Financial regulation is about striking the right balance between enabling innovation and ensuring customer protection

Sensex ends off day's high, up 154pts, Nifty 28pts; RIL, IT stocks gain

The broader indices lagged in trade on Monday. The BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices ended with losses of 0.9 per cent and 1.9 per cent, respectively

HC directs Centre to inform it about introduction of bill on cryptocurrency

The court was hearing a public interest litigation seeking directions to the central government to formulate laws to govern the use and trade of cryptocurrency

RBI wants digital currency included under definition of 'bank note': FinMin

RBI is working out a phased implementation strategy for introduction of Central Bank Digital Currency with little or no disruption