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Coinbase lays off 18% of workforce; firm entering recession, says CEO

Leading crypto exchange Coinbase has announced that it is laying off 18 per cent of its workforce, or about 1,100 jobs amid the economic downturn

MicroStrategy can withstand bitcoin volatility: CEO amid margin call fears

MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor said the software firm was capable of withstanding volatility in bitcoin prices after the token slumped to levels that triggered fears of possible liquidation

World's richest have lost $1.4 trillion in 2022 after rapid gains

It's a stark contrast to last year, when soaring markets boosted the world's population of high-net-worth individuals by about 8%, including 13 per cent in North America

Crypto exchange Coinbase to cut 1,100 jobs amid turmoil in crypto markets

The layoffs come a day after Bitcoin fell as much as 14% after major US cryptocurrency lending company Celsius Network froze withdrawals and transfers

Millennials hunting for returns drive risk-hungry investing in India

Indian retail investors pouring money into new and lightly controlled assets sets India apart, after the pandemic fueled the rise of retail investors globally

El Salvador's bitcoin holdings value slashed in half by crypto sell-off

The 10 purchases announced by President Nayib Bukele via Twitter have a market value of just over $51 mn, with the biggest single trade - 420 coins at more than $59,000 per coin - down almost 63%

Bitcoin stems heavy losses but pessimism reigns in crypto markets

Bitcoin clawed its way to positive territory after falling as much as 7.3% to $20,816, its lowest since Dec 2020

Cryptoverse: The funds making moolah from the messy markets amid inflation

The crypto market's a hot mess, leaving many investors struggling to turn a buck

BlockFi, Crypto.com lay off hundreds as global crypto market crashes

Crypto trading and lending exchanges BlockFi and crypto.com have laid off hundreds of employees after the global crypto market was battered owing to a "dramatic shift" in macro-economic conditions

Bitcoin dips 17% to below $23,000; Celsius freezes all withdrawals

Crypto market cap falls below $1 trn for first time since early 2021

Binance US exchange sued by crypto investor over stablecoin collapse

In the lawsuit against Binance and CEO Brian Shroder, Utah resident Jeffrey Lockhart said Binance falsely advertised Terra USD as backed by fiat currency, when in fact it was an unregistered security

Crypto market sinks below $1 trn after latest DeFi blowup; Bitcoin down 17%

Binance, the largest crypto trading platform, temporarily suspended withdrawals of the Bitcoin network because of an transaction processing issue

Crypto market value tumbles after lender Celsius Network stops withdrawals

Celsius's CEL token was down about 50% to 19 cents as of 7:16 a.m. in New York Kong, according to pricing data site CoinGecko

Top headlines: May retail inflation eases; two broadcasters for IPL

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Crypto market value slumps under $1 trn for first time since Jan 2021

The largest cryptocurrency, bitcoin, was down more than 9% on the day, falling to an 18-month low of $23,950

Blockchain-based DeFi platforms need scrutiny, experts warn investors

As cryptocurrencies nosedive, investors of DeFi (decentralised finance) platforms need to exercise "caution and scrutiny" amid growing concerns about certain type of cryptocurrencies, warn experts

Crypto extends tumble into weekend after US inflation data; Ether falls 5%

Total long crypto liquidations were above $100 mn for a third straight day on Sunday, after $258 mn on Friday and $290 mn on Saturday, according to data from Coinglass

Consumer affairs ministry to set up panel for FAQ on cryptocurrencies

Calls meeting to discuss complaints against edutech firms

Cryptocurrencies don't appear to be true financial innovation: India's CEA

They are a case of 'regulatory arbitrage' and could be risky for the country, says Nageswaran

Top headlines: Credit cards to be linked to UPI, rate hike to push up costs

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday allowed linking of credit cards to Unified Payments Interface (UPI)