Cryptocurrency
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Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg shares pic of his goat named 'Bitcoin.' Internet explodes in meme fest
Trending | May 12, 2021, 01:39 PM ISTFacebook 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.
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SSD manufacturer says SSD warranty could void if you use it to mine cryptocurrency
Technology | May 04, 2021, 01:51 PM ISTGalax, a computer hardware manufacturer has come forward and told its consumers that using Galax SSDs to mine Chia cryptocurrency will void the SSD’s warranty.
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'Govt should regulate cryptocurrencies, not ban them'
Business | Apr 16, 2021, 01:29 PM ISTExperts are of the view that India should formulate regulations in the lines of the development countries which regulate these currencies including the US, UK, Japan, Australia among others.
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Will Indian govt ban Cryptocurrency? Watch full report to get a 360 degree view
News | Mar 30, 2021, 11:40 PM ISTWill Indian government ban Cryptocurrency? What is Cryptocurrency and what is the government planning to do? Watch full report to get a 360 degree view.
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Bitcoin, Ethereum: How to use Android, iOS apps for cryptocurrency
Apps | Mar 16, 2021, 07:56 PM ISTHere are some of the popular mobile apps that one can use to buy or sell Bitcoin, Ethereum and other cryptocurrencies.
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All windows on cryptocurrencies not be closed: Nirmala Sitharaman
Business | Mar 16, 2021, 03:13 PM ISTThe government has listed the Cryptocurrency and Regulation of Official Digital Currency Bill, 2021 for introduction, consideration and passing in the current session of Parliament.
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Bitcoin crosses $60,000 mark for first time
Business | Mar 14, 2021, 03:54 PM ISTWith a sign of acceptance among the mainstream investors, the world's largest cryptocurrency Bitcoin surpassed a record high of $60,000 on Sunday.
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Bangladesh militants use Bitcoins for laundering money to Kashmir
India | Mar 09, 2021, 11:41 AM ISTBanned Bangladeshi militant outfits, Ansar Al Islam (AI) and Ansarullah Bangla Team (ABT), have sent a huge amount of money to another extremist group in Kashmir in the form of cryptocurrency, a senior police official said.
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RBI concerned over impact of cryptocurrency may have on financial stability: Shaktikanta Das
Business | Feb 24, 2021, 04:05 PM ISTThe Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is concerned over the impact cryptocurrencies may have on the financial stability in the economy and has conveyed the same to the government, Governor Shaktikanta Das said on Wednesday.
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Finalising bill on crypto currencies, will come soon: Govt
Business | Feb 09, 2021, 05:05 PM ISTThe government informed the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday that a bill on crypto currencies was being finalised and it will soon be sent to the Cabinet.
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Tesla invests $1.5 billion in Bitcoin, cryptocurrency surges to $44K
Business | Feb 09, 2021, 10:21 AM ISTTech billionaire Elon Musk's electric vehicle company Tesla has invested $1.5 billion in the Bitcoin cryptocurrency, according to its annual 10-K report filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Monday.
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Budget 2021: Centre lists bill to ban cryptocurrencies in India, create official digital currency
Business | Jan 30, 2021, 01:05 PM ISTThe new bill has been titled as ‘The Cryptocurrency and Regulation of Official Digital Currency Bill, 2021’. The Centre is looking towards the introduction, consideration, and passing of this bill.
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Microsoft links Vietnamese hackers to cryptomining malware
Technology | Dec 01, 2020, 07:06 PM ISTBISMUTH attempts to gain initial access by sending specially crafted malicious emails from a Gmail account that appears to have been made specifically for its campaign.
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PayPal users in US can buy, sell and hold cryptocurrency
Business | Nov 14, 2020, 10:56 AM ISTPayPal has announced that it will now let its users in the US buy, sell, and hold cryptocurrencies right from their PayPal account. The feature was partially available in the US but PayPal had been onboarding interested customers via a waitlist.
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New AI system to prevent cryptocurrency mining developed
Technology | Aug 22, 2020, 09:12 PM ISTComputer scientists in the US have developed a new artificial intelligence (AI) system that may be able to identify malicious codes that hijack supercomputers to mine for cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin.
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Twitter Hack: What is cryptocurrency? Why are hackers asking for Bitcoins (BTC)?
Technology | Jul 16, 2020, 09:28 AM ISTWhy are the hackers looking for Bitcoins, which is a type of a cryptocurrency? Here's everything you need to know about cryptocurrencies.
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Telegram shuts down cryptocurrency-focused project
Technology | May 13, 2020, 02:42 PM ISTAfter a legal battle in the US, instant messaging app Telegram has finally decided to withdraw its cryptocurrency-focused subsidiary, Telegram Open Network (TON).
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Supreme Court lifts ban on Cryptocurrency, calls RBI ban "disproportionate"
Business | Mar 04, 2020, 12:24 PM ISTThe Supreme Court on Thursday struck down a circular issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) which directed banks not to deal in transactions involving cryptocurrency. The Court held that the ban was 'disproportionate'.
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Vodafone quits Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency project
Business | Jan 22, 2020, 11:56 AM ISTVodafone joins PayPal, Mastercard, Visa, Mercado Pago, eBay, Stripe and Booking Holdings in withdrawing from the controversial project -- and is the first company to exit after the Libra Association was formed in October last year, coindesk reported on Tuesday.
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Blok on Blok (BOB) is the world's first Blockchain-powered smartphone
Technology | Nov 29, 2019, 05:38 PM ISTWorld's first blockchain-powered smartphone has finally arrived. Here's everything you need to know.