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  Cryptocurrency Bill: What Mukesh Ambani has to say on regulating cryptocurrencies

  Business | December 03, 2021 17:47 IST

  India can lead the Digital Society and become a global leader in its own right, said Mukesh Ambani, Chairman and Managing Director, Reliance Industries Limited (RIL).

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  Cryptocurrency ban in India: What are Private coins? All you need to know

  Business | November 26, 2021 20:53 IST

  Crypto coins like Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, Shiba Inu are among the popular cryptocurrencies of which most people are aware. However, there are a good number of cryptos that are sold based on their privacy factor.

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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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  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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  E-Rupi will ensure leak-proof delivery of welfare services: PM Modi launches new payment system

  Business | August 02, 2021 19:25 IST

  e-RUPI is an example of how India is moving forward and connecting people in the 21st century with the help of advanced technology, PM Modi said.

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  RBI working on phased introduction of digital currency, mulls pilot projects

  Business | July 23, 2021 9:43 IST

  Deputy Governor T Rabi Sankar said developing a domestic CBDC could provide the public with uses that any private virtual currency (VC) offers and to that extent might retain public preference for the rupee.

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  Nearly half of consumers worried about frauds in digital transactions: Study

  Business | May 13, 2020 15:57 IST

  Nearly half of Indian consumers are more worried about frauds while making digital transactions amid the coronavirus crisis, shows a study.

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  Visa, Mastercard shun Facebook’s Libra digital currency plan

  Business | October 12, 2019 18:55 IST

  Along with the two payment giants, several other large companies have said they’re exiting Libra. Payment processing company Stripe is stepping back, as well as e-commerce company eBay. 

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  Facebook's digital coin Libra 'delusional': US lawmakers

  Technology | July 17, 2019 10:17 IST

  Facebook's digital currency 'Libra' was termed as "delusional" and "dangerous" by the US lawmakers at the Senatorial hearing

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  India among top 5 nations who tweet most about Bitcoin

  Technology | July 05, 2019 10:17 IST

  India stands in the top five countries to tweet about Facebook's digital currency Libra.

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  US lawmakers ask Facebook to freeze project Libra

  Technology | July 03, 2019 13:32 IST

  US lawmakers are officially asking social networking site, Facebook to cease all development of its Libra cryptocurrency.

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  Facebook's digital coin set to run into rough weather

  Technology | June 21, 2019 11:50 IST

  Sensing a multi-billion dollar opportunity to improve the cross-border payments system, Facebook is launching its own digital coin called 'Libra' next year which is set to run into rough weather .

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  Facebook unveils its digital currency 'Libra' coming in 2020

  Technology | June 18, 2019 15:36 IST

  Facebook announces its own digital wallet subsidiary "Calibra" for its global cryptocurrency "Libra" that will be powered by Blockchain technology.

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  Govt launches toll-free number 14444 to assist you in making digital payments

  India | December 29, 2016 12:13 IST

  NITI Aayog, in association with Nasscom and telecom operators, has set up a dedicated toll-free helpline number '14444' to promote digital transactions.

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  Digital economy is honest governance: Ravi Shankar Prasad

  National | December 26, 2016 7:36 IST

  Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ravi Shankar Prasad on Sunday urged the people to switch to digital methods of payment, saying digital economy is a honest governance.

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  Government to announce awards for digital payments from today, mega draw of Rs 1 crore on April 14

  December 25, 2016 6:46 IST

  Central government will launch awards under the Lucky Grahak Yojana and Digi-Dhan Vyapar Yojana-- twin schemes incentivising digital payments-- in 100 cities over 100 days from today.

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  To ease digital transactions, govt to launch ‘Aadhaar payment app’

  December 25, 2016 7:45 IST

  the central government is planning to soon launch an 'Aadhaar Payment App' that would do away with plastic cards and the point of sale machines -- once believed to be essential for a cashless economy.

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  In big cashless push, govt to offer ‘mega prizes’ of up to Rs 1 cr for digital payments starting Christmas

  December 15, 2016 18:28 IST

  In a bid to encourage citizens to adopt cashless payments and a digital economy, the NITI ayog today announced daily, weekly and mega awards up to Rs 1 crore for consumers and merchants who take to digital payments.

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  12,000 rail ticket counters set to go cashless, will only accept card payments

  December 02, 2016 11:43 IST

  In a step forward in its push for a cashless and digital economy, the government is now working to make sale of over the counter rail tickets payable only through credit and debit cards.