Cryptocurrency

CoinDCX user base rises 16% in H1CY26 as trading value declines 37%

The crypto exchange added 3 million registered users in the first half of CY26, while trading value declined amid evolving market dynamics and growing institutional participation

Nine in 10 Indian crypto traders avoid panic trading during mkt volatility

Not gamblers, but wealth builders? Mudrex report reveals changing face of crypto investing

Bitcoin rout: What's driving sell-off; will token reclaim its peak in 2026?

Analysts attribute the correction to a combination of macroeconomic uncertainty, tighter liquidity conditions, and a broader risk-off sentiment across global markets

Crypto struggles, stocks recover: How two asset classes fared in 2026

A closer look at the performance of Bitcoin and Ethereum versus equity markets shows that equities have performed comparatively well despite geopolitical tensions.

'Stablecoins show blockchain utility while altcoins seek value capture'

Stablecoins may be solving the adoption problem, but they are not necessarily the primary destination for investment returns.

Why Bitcoin lost more than $1 trillion in value in just eight months | Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin has fallen nearly 50% from its record high of $126,198 in October 2025, wiping out over $1.2 trillion in market value. The decline has been driven by geopolitical tensions, ETF outflows, corpo

Bitcoin jumps to two-week high as US-Iran Hormuz deal boosts risk appetite

Bitcoin climbed nearly 3% in early Asian trading to around $65,400 after the US and Iran signalled a de-escalation of hostilities, boosting risk appetite across global markets

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried seeks presidential pardon from Trump

The 34-year-old submitted an application to the Justice Department's Pardon Attorney Office, according to the office's website, requesting a "pardon after completion of sentence"

Crypto markets shaken; Bitcoin slips below $70k support amid macro stress

Analysts noted that the scale of the unwind indicates that the downturn was driven not just by spot selling but also by aggressive deleveraging in derivatives markets

Coinbase plans retail launch in India comeback, to deepen crypto exposure

The focus on India as a market comes as the company continues to see high adoption even as regulations around crypto are yet to take shape

Stablecoins fail core tests of money; CBDC not risky: Reserve Bank of India

The Reserve Bank of India said stablecoins fail key tests of money and warned that such virtual digital assets pose financial stability and jurisdictional risks

AI-hacking threat pushes $130 billion crypto sector to the brink

Decentralised finance witnessed record exploits in April with two attacks netting the hackers almost $600 million

Embrace AI or get left behind: Job cuts sweep through crypto firms

The debate started in February after Block Inc., the owner of Square and Cash App, announced it would cut a whopping 50 per cent of staff, citing a secular change in how AI affects its operations

The Liquidity Flywheel: Understanding the 10x Gap Between Crypto's Top Exchanges

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Bitcoin tops $80,000 for first time in three months as Asian stocks rise

The original cryptocurrency climbed as much as 1.9 per cent Monday morning in Singapore to $80,393, its highest level since Jan. 31

Bitcoin reaches 12-week high, nears $80,000 on US-Iran deal optimism

The original cryptocurrency was up as much as 1.6 per cent to $79,488, its highest level since Jan. 31, the last time it was above $80,000

Trump's renewed crypto push fails to stop his memecoin's deep slide

In his speech, Trump reiterated support for passing the crypto market-structure legislation known as the Clarity Act, which has stalled in Congress

India denies any payment to Iran for Hormuz passage, calls reports fake

India on Wednesday denied making any payments - either in cash or cryptocurrency - to Iran to secure safe passage for its vessels through the Strait of Hormuz amid heightened tensions in the region. The clarification came after two Indian vessels had to turn back from the Strait of Hormuz after Iranian forces fired upon them as they attempted to cross the crucial waterway on April 18. Before turning back, the captain of Indian tanker Sanmar Herald, in an audio recording that has surfaced, is heard pleading with Iranian forces to stop firing despite prior clearance to pass the Strait of Hormuz. "This is motor vessel, Sanmar Herald. You gave me clearance to go, my name is second on your list... You are firing now. Let me turn back." While New Delhi has consistently rejected claims of any financial arrangements with Tehran for ship movement through the critical energy corridors, some reports linked the April 18 incident to a crypto scam. Reports suggest scammers are offering shipowner

Global crypto exchange BitDelta launches India operations, plans hiring

BitDelta has launched India operations after registering with FIU-IND, planning a 100-member team and investing in security and infrastructure amid intense competition

Scam messages offering ships safe passage via Hormuz, warns security firm

The US has maintained its blockade of Iranian ports, while Iran has lifted and then re-imposed its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz