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Indian govt's plan to ban cryptocurrencies leads to heavy selling

The government will allow only certain cryptocurrencies to promote the underlying technology and its uses, according to a legislative agenda released late on Tuesday

India to consider allowing crypto trading for some investors: Report

The discussions come as authorities race to finalize a bill Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government wants to present to parliament in the session starting Nov. 29.

Top headlines: India to ban private cryptos; Paytm hurts unlisted shares

Private hospitals sitting on 10 million unused Covid-19 vax doses; Paytm debacle roils market for unlisted shares. More in today's top headlines

Bill to ban private cryptocurrencies to come up in Winter Session

The cryptocurrency bill is listed at a time when the level of interest in the subject is very high

Visa Inc's Amazon blues will shape the digital cash debate

E-commerce and social media giants could use this cash flowing into their tokens to offer credit to merchants, with repayments deducted on every sale at zero collection cost

Cryptocurrency Bill among 26 to be introduced in Winter Session

The Bill 'seeks to prohibit all private cryptocurrencies in India however, it allows for certain exceptions to promote the underlying technology of cryptocurrency and its uses'

El Salvador plans to build world's first Bitcoin City: Nayib Bukele

Also to issue sovereign Bitcoin bonds

Why India needs to adopt crypto

A progressive regulatory framework will create a prosperous crypto ecosystem and expand financial inclusion in the country in a secure, simple, and transparent manner

Barcelona, Manchester City drop club crypto sponsors amid concerns

Barcelona canceled a deal with Ownix after a businessman linked to the company was arrested for fraud related to cryptocurrency

Have not invested a single rupee in cryptocurrencies, says Anand Mahindra

The billionaire shared some screen grabs which claimed that he has made tons of money using a cryptocurrency investment platform

Top Headlines: Centre eyes state route after repeal, Paytm's listing fiasco

The key difference between the two signal agricultural reform measures - Land acquisition bill and farm laws - is in how they end. Read more in our morning brief

BJP, Congress leaders spar over Karnataka Bitcoin scandal

The Bitcoin scandal blame game touched a new low in the state among Karnataka politicians as leading of ruling BJP and opposition Congress indulged in personal attacks

Centre mulls tweaking law in Budget to tax cryptocurrency gains

People are already paying capital gains on income from cryptocurrencies, and the GST law provides for taxing such transactions as 'services', Revenue Secretary Tarun Bajaj told PTI

For CoinSwitch Kuber's Ashish Singhal, simplicity is the mantra for success

Singhal, whose company became a unicorn last month, is determined to reach out to sceptics who have FUD - crypto slag for fear, uncertainty and doubt, writes Ritwik Sharma

Bitcoin's recent drop shows acute volatility remains a hallmark

Some analysts say a sharp pullback is normal after prices skyrocketed 40% in October

Binance US may raise 'couple hundred million' in funding, says CEO

According to UK researcher CryptoCompare, Binance's spot cryptocurrency trading volumes totalled $789 bn in Sept and $454 bn in July

Govt to change laws in Budget to tax cryptocurrency gains: FinMin official

There have been a rising number of ads, featuring even film stars, promising easy and high returns on investments in cryptocurrencies in recent times

Bitcoin falls, heads for worst week in months as Mt Gox payouts loom

Bitcoin fell to a one-month low on Friday and was headed for its worst week in six months

Cryptocurrencies, digital crowdsourcing enabling terror groups: India at UN

India also asked the international community to call out the States who wilfully provide financial assistance, safe havens to terrorists and hold them accountable

PM Narendra Modi urges nations to ensure crypto doesn't spoil youth

Modi also said the democracies must invest together in the research and development of future technology