Page 9 - Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin may challenge US Dollar's dominance, says BlackRock CEO

Bitcoin, Fink said, represents both a disruptive innovation and a geopolitical risk, particularly if the US government fails to address its rising debt and fiscal deficits

Donald Trump's family partners with Hut 8 for new Bitcoin mining venture

During the presidential campaign, Donald Trump vowed to ensure that all remaining Bitcoin is "made in the USA" and to establish a Bitcoin reserve

'The Mysterious Mr Nakamoto': The tangled story of cryptocurrency's rise

Even in 1999, the notion of a digital currency that bypassed nation-states and financial institutions was not a novel one

Crypto market update: Solana, Bitcoin rise, Ethereum trades lower

Historically, April has been a strong month for Bitcoin, with an average monthly gain of 13 per cent, raising expectations among market participants

Crypto market snapshot: Bitcoin trades flat, Binance Coin up 3% on Tuesday

The world's largest cryptocurrency by market capitalisation, Bitcoin, nevertheless, has been holding steady above the $86,000 mark

Crypto market update: Here's how Solana, Bitcoin, others are faring today

Bitcoin surged past the $87,000 mark over the weekend, with bulls maintaining control and defending lower levels

Tamil Nadu DGP releases handbook for investigations into crypto cases

Jiwal emphasised the importance of the handbook in equipping investigators with the necessary expertise to handle crypto cases effectively

WazirX parent verifies platform assets, liabilities before creditor voting

The independent assessors (IA) verified the existence, control, and quantity of the platform assets

Cash-strapped Pakistan plans to legalise crypto to spur foreign investment

Newly-established Pakistan Crypto Council will be establishing a regulatory framework aimed at integrating blockchain technology into its economy

WazirX partners with Zodia Custody as custodian ahead of creditor voting

The announcement comes at a time when creditors are tentatively scheduled to vote on the asset redistribution scheme between March 19 and 28

Russia leans on cryptocurrencies for oil trade to evade western sanctions

Russia's move comes after Venezuela accelerated its use of digital currency in crude and fuel exports after Washington reimposed sanctions

Who is Alexsej Besciokov, Lithuanian crypto kingpin arrested in Kerala?

Alexsej Besciokov faces multiple charges, including money laundering, conspiracy to violate sanctions, and operating an unlicensed money-transmitting business

EU worries US embracing crypto could impact Europe financial stability

ECB has been working on creating a digital euro since 2020, after Facebook announced a year earlier it wanted to launch its own digital currency called Libra

WazirX awaits creditors' approval for redistribution scheme: Founder

Needs approval of at least 50% of creditors by volume, and 75% by value

US's crypto reserve plan a booster, but Indian investors must be cautious

Lack of regularity clarity in India and high volatility mean investors should take only limited exposure

A cryptic move: US cryptocurrency reserve sparks puzzlement and alarm

The US, for example, holds around $17 billion equivalent of cryptocurrencies seized from criminals, and China is estimated to hold around $19 billion

As US takes lead, India may move to regulate cryptocurrency: Experts

The price of Bitcoin rallied to $95,083 per piece on Sunday from $78,225 on Friday following Trump's announcement. It normalised to $83,687 on Tuesday at the time of writing this report

Explained: Donald Trump's Crypto Strategic Reserve move & its implications

US President Donald Trump's announcement of establishing a US 'Crypto Strategic Reserve' contributed to a $300 billion rally in the global crypto market

How cryptocurrency is becoming a mainstay for cybercriminals worldwide

India had its largest crypto theft last year when currencies worth $230 million were stolen from wallets linked to WazirX exchange, according to news reports

Donald Trump to host first crypto summit at the White House on March 7

The summit will be led by venture capitalist and White House crypto czar David Sacks, and will be administered by working group executive director Bo Hines, according to White House