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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

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

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

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

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

BJP drags Cong leader Siddaramaiah's late son into alleged bitcoin scam

Senior Congress leader Siddaramaiah hit back at the ruling party accusing it of trying to hide its "corruption" and attempting to get personal to pursue "dirty agenda" in politics.

Bitcoin scam: Congress continues attack on ruling BJP in Karnataka

The party once again demanded a judicial probe by a sitting judge

India could bar transactions in crypto, permit holding as assets: Report

India is likely to bar the use of cryptocurrencies for transactions or making payments, but allow them to be held as assets like gold, shares or bonds

China warns on cryptocurrency mining, Bitcoin slips over 8%

Global crypto market cap has dropped some 10 % in the past 24 hours, according to CoinGecko.

Bitcoin drops toward $60,000, Ether falls amid broad cryptocurrencies dip

Bitcoin, the largest digital token, was down 4% at about $61,400 as of 1:32 p.m. in Singapore. Second-ranked Ether slid as much as 6.8%.

Explainer: Bitcoin goes through major upgrade. Here is what it means

Bitcoin went through a major upgrade on Sunday that enables its blockchain to execute more complex transactions

Has cryptocurrency become too 'mainstream' in India to be banned?

Considering cryptos' growing popularity among millennials and the sector's employment potential, can India realistically completely ban - or even partially ban - the technology? Let's understand

Karnataka Bitcoin scam blew up as Oppn didn't probe when in power: Bommai

Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai slammed Congress party over alleged bitcoin scam and said that 'issue had become bigger' because the Opposition did not probe matter properly when in power.

No Bitcoin scam: BJP dismisses Congress' claim of cover up in Karnataka

BJP on Saturday dismissed the Congress party's allegations on the Bitcoin issue cover-up, saying there was no scam.

'Ads should not mislead youth': PM Modi chairs meeting on cryptocurrencies

The meeting was an outcome of a consultative process between the RBI, finance ministry, and the home ministry