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Bitcoin climbs to $51,000, hits highest in more than two weeks

The largest cryptocurrency has advanced some 4% over the past two days and at one point reached $51,524 on Friday in Asian trading

Twitter says 'took steps' to secure Modi's account after early-morning hack

Handle secured immediately; Indian crypto platforms say no significant fluctuation in prices recorded after mischievous tweet

Crypto is the 'top contender' for 'major correction', money managers say

This year saw a number of big fund managers and pensions start to dabble in crypto, while numerous big-name investors famed for their financial markets acumen have also gotten involved

Bitcoin price back over $50,000, as market calms after weekend turmoil

Bitcoin rose 1.5% in early Asia on Tuesday, after firming overnight in line with equity markets and other risk assets, but many crypto traders remained on edge after Saturday's sharp and sudden plunge

Bitcoin below $50,000, at early October levels, after weekend's battering

Traders said the weekend fall was connected with the broad move away from riskier assets in traditional markets over worries about the Omicron variant

Bitcoin falls by a fifth, cryptos see $1 billion worth liquidated

Bitcoin was 12% down at 0920 GMT at $47,495

Bitcoin plunges over 20% in another sign of global market nerves

The largest digital token fell as low as $42,296 before paring some of the tumble

Bitcoin tumbles 5.5% to $53,436

Bitcoin plunged 5.5% to $53,435.9 at 22:04 GMT on Friday, losing $3,112.06 from its previous close.

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

Current market environment 'crazier' than dotcom bust: Berkshire's Munger

The S&P 500 index has more than doubled since its pandemic lows of March last year, while Bitcoin is up over 1000%

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

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

No proposal to recognise Bitcoin as a currency in India: FM tells Lok Sabha

The government has no proposal to recognise Bitcoin as a currency in the country, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said in Lok Sabha

Bitcoin tumbles nearly 8% as new coronavirus variant shakes markets

Smaller coins, which tend to move in tandem with bitcoin, also fell

Banning cryptocurrencies could lead to more unlawful usage: Industry body

BACC's statement comes days after the government listed for introduction in Parliament a bill to ban all private cryptocurrencies, with some exceptions

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.

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'

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