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  Government to bring bill to ban cryptocurrencies, push RBI's digital currency

  India | November 24, 2021 16:16 IST

  Currently, there is no regulation or any ban on the use of cryptocurrencies in the country. PM Narendra Modi had earlier held a meeting on cryptocurrencies with senior officials and indications are that strong regulatory steps could be taken to deal with the issue.

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  Centre to change tax laws in Budget to tax cryptocurrency gains

  Business | November 19, 2021 15:03 IST

  Revenue Secretary Tarun Bajaj said that in terms of income tax, some people are already paying capital gains tax on the income from cryptocurrency, and in respect of Goods and Services Tax (GST) also the law is "very clear" that the rate would be applicable as those in case of other services.  

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  What PM Modi said on cryptocurrency at Sydney Dialogue

  Business | November 18, 2021 11:29 IST

  In a virtual address at the Sydney Dialogue, PM Modi said the digital age is changing everything as it has redefined politics, economies and societies and has raised new questions on sovereignty, governance, ethics, rights and security.

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  Govt may introduce bill on cryptocurrencies in Parliament winter session

  Business | November 15, 2021 22:45 IST

  Against this backdrop, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Saturday, held a meeting on the crypto currencies with senior officials and indications are that strong regulatory steps could be taken to deal with the issue.

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  Cryptocurrency can’t be stopped, must be regulated, say several members at parliamentary panel meet

  Business | November 15, 2021 20:50 IST

  The parliamentary panel was chaired by BJP leader Jayant Sinha, discussed the pros and cons of crypto finance with various stakeholders, and several members were in favour of regulating crypto-currency exchanges rather than imposing an outright ban on crypto-currencies, according to sources.

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  Cryptocurrency regulation in India: Parliamentary panel to hold meeting with industry experts

  Business | November 15, 2021 14:41 IST

  The Supreme Court in early March 2020 had nullified the RBI circular banning cryptocurrencies.

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  Karnataka Bitcoin Scam: CM Basavaraj Bommai gets BJP high command support in scandal issue

  India | November 15, 2021 10:51 IST

  Amit Shah had assured Karnataka Chief Minister that the party will take care of these leaders and see to it that they are tamed and warned.

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  Indian government aims to block irresponsible crypto ads

  India | November 14, 2021 12:03 IST

  The crypto stakeholders and govt have reached a consensus that such advertisements are misleading youths and must be curbed.

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  PM Modi chairs high-level comprehensive meet on cryptocurrency, related issues

  Business | November 13, 2021 23:08 IST

  In the meeting, it was felt that attempts to mislead young investors through over-promising and non-transparent advertising must be prevented.

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  No plans to make crypto an accepted method of payment anytime soon: Apple CEO Tim Cook

  World | November 10, 2021 11:11 IST

  Bitcoin and ethereum -- the two most popular forms of cryptocurrency -- both reached new record highs Tuesday morning, with the price of bitcoin rising above $68,000 for the first time and ethereum topping $4,800.

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  Cryptocurrency prices today: Dogecoin zooms 25% while Shiba Inu falls 24%; Bitcoin, Ethereum surge

  Business | October 29, 2021 14:19 IST

  Bitcoin prices surged above $61,000 on Friday after slipping to its lowest level in over a week

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  Shiba Inu to Dogecoin: 7 best Cryptocurrencies for long-term investment

  Business | October 29, 2021 14:55 IST

  Over the past few years, retail and institutional investors are willing to invest in cryptocurrency for both - long-term and short-term - profits. However, investing in the crypto market comes with its own share of risks and challenges.

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  Rapid growth and increasing adoption of crypto assets pose financial stability, challenges: IMF

  Business | October 02, 2021 7:58 IST

  Cryptocurrencies are digital or virtual currencies in which encryption techniques are used to regulate the generation of their units and verify the transfer of funds, operating independently of a central bank.

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  China declares all cryptocurrency transactions illegal

  World | September 24, 2021 16:53 IST

  Chinese banks were banned from handling cryptocurrencies in 2013, but the government issued a reminder this year. That reflected official concern cryptocurrency mining and trading might still be going on or the state-run financial system might be indirectly exposed to risks.  

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  Bitcoin, Ethereum: How to use Android, iOS apps for cryptocurrency

  Technology | September 06, 2021 16:58 IST

  Here are some of the popular mobile app-based brokers that you can use in order to invest in cryptocurrency.

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  Why you should diversify investments in Cryptocurrencies

  Personal Finance | September 01, 2021 13:52 IST

  Cryptocurrency Investment: Diversification of the portfolio is a risk management strategy that mixes a wide variety of investments. 

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  DYK Rapper Raftaar is first Indian artiste to accept cryptocurrency as fees?

  June 18, 2021 17:33 IST

  Rapper Raftaar has become the first Indian artiste to accept cryptocurrency instead of actual currency as performance fee.

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  RBI asks banks not to refer to its 2018 circular on virtual currencies

  Business | May 31, 2021 23:27 IST

  The latest directive comes against the backdrop of some banks and regulated entities citing the circular and cautioning customers against dealing in virtual currencies.

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  Tesla suspends accepting Bitcoin for vehicle purchases

  Business | May 13, 2021 14:48 IST

  Musk said that the electric car maker will not sell any bitcoin and intends to use bitcoin for transactions as soon as mining moves to more sustainable energy.

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  Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg shares pic of his goat named 'Bitcoin.' Internet explodes in meme fest

  Trending | May 12, 2021 13:39 IST

  Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg recently shared a picture of his pet goats on the social media platform. It wasn't just the animals but also their names that caught our attention. Interestingly, he has named the two of them as-- Max and Bitcoin. As soon as he shared the post, it caught the attention of not just the Netizens but also Bitcoin investors who took the move as an endorsement of the cryptocurrency.