Category: Cryptocurrency

A relentless wave of optimism is sweeping the nearly $4 trillion (roughly Rs. 3,45,54,041 crore) crypto market, driven by a frenzy of Washington policy moves...

North Korean hackers are using a special type of malware known as NimDoor to target macOS computers used at Web3 and crypto firms, according to...

Most illegal activity happening on cryptocurrency ledgers now involves the tokens known as stablecoins, according to a report released on Thursday by an intergovernmental body...

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Bitget crypto exchange has joined forces with India's cyber-crime focussed Sahyog Portal to help in related investigations. The portal is part of the Indian Cyber...

With 2024 nearing its end, the year has proven transformative for the crypto industry. From Donald Trump spotlighting cryptocurrencies in the US presidential campaign to...

The crypto market is undergoing a period of volatility amid rising global tensions. Bitcoin on Monday, June 23, reflected a price dip of over one...

CoinSwitch announced on Tuesday, January 7, the launch of a recovery initiative aimed at supporting distressed WazirX users who suffered losses in a hacking incident...

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Saturday that dark web, cryptocurrency, online marketplace and drones continue to pose a challenge for the country and...

With the rate of adoption of the digital assets sector on the rise in different parts of the world, more countries are stepping up their...

Tether, the issuer of the USDT stablecoin, has decided to move its headquarters from the British Virgin Islands to El Salvador. The development comes after...

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 began in Prayagraj on Monday, marking the beginning of one of the biggest religious and spiritual gatherings in the world. This...

The cryptocurrency market experienced a rebound on Wednesday, with most digital assets registering profits. Bitcoin saw a 1.46 percent price increase on international exchanges, trading...

An anti-Iranian hacking group with possible ties to Israel announced an attack on one of Iran's largest cryptocurrency exchanges on Wednesday, destroying nearly $90 million (roughly Rs. 782 crore)...

Coinbase Global is launching a platform designed to make stablecoins a go-to payment method for online transactions, a potentially big leap forward in the mainstream...

The US Senate on Tuesday passed a bill to create a regulatory framework for US-dollar-pegged cryptocurrency tokens known as stablecoins, in a watershed moment for...

Coinbase is seeking a green light from the US Securities and Exchange Commission to offer "tokenised equities" to its customers, the crypto exchange's chief legal...

Circle, the issuer of the USDC stablecoin, says that the circulation of the digital asset clocked a year-on-year growth of 78 percent. Around November 2024,...

Trump Media and Technology Group is seeking to launch an exchange-traded fund that will invest in both Bitcoin and Ethereum, the two largest cryptocurrencies, according...

Bitget announced Monday that it was joining forces with UNICEF Luxembourg to expand training in Web3 technologies. As part of the initiative, the exchange plans...

Bitcoin reflected modest price gains on Monday, June 16, hinting at a slight recovery over the weekend across both national and international exchanges. On global...

Kenya has ordered Sam Altman's World Web3 project to delete collected biometric data of its nationals. The Nairobi High Court said that the controversial human...

The crypto market has seemingly entered a period of consolidation after a turbulent last week that saw a feud unfold between Donald Trump and Elon...

Tools for Humanity, a startup co-founded by OpenAI's Sam Altman, is rolling out its eyeball-scanning Orb devices to the UK as part of a global...

Crypto scammers are leveraging AI-driven social engineering tactics to deceive unsuspecting users and swindle them out of their funds. Crypto exchange Bitget highlighted the rising...

Coinbase has launched a new crypto credit card in collaboration with US-based payments giant American Express. Called the "Coinbase One Card," this sleek black metal...

The overall crypto market registered a steep decline late last night following reports of Israeli airstrikes on Iran, triggering a broad risk-off sentiment. Bitcoin, which...

US senators Elizabeth Warren and Richard Blumenthal have written to Meta seeking details on the company's stablecoin-related plans. The senators have asked Meta CEO Mark...

The CBI on Wednesday said it has arrested a person as part of a crackdown on a cybercrime racket targeting unsuspecting individuals in the USA...

South Korea's new President, Lee Jae-myung, is moving quickly to deliver on his campaign pledge to allow local companies to issue stablecoins, giving a further...

The crypto price charts brimmed with greens on Wednesday, June 11 as most cryptocurrencies reflected notable profits. Bitcoin showed a minor price rise of under...

The UK is taking measures to improve the investigation systems around crypto-related crimes. This week, the UK government appointed Andrew Small as the first crypto...

Stablecoin issuer Circle Internet's shares climbed 48 percent on Friday, extending a stellar run after a blowout market debut on the New York Stock Exchange...

Zettai, the parent entity of the crypto exchange WazirX, has petitioned the Singapore High Court for a reassessment of its financial restructuring plan. In a...

A team of cybersecurity researchers have found 20 apps on the Google Play Store which were targeting cryptocurrency wallet users. According to a report by...

Dubai investors can now purchase tokenised shares of "ready to own" properties, following the launch of the city's first real estate tokenisation initiative this week....

Singapore's financial authority has responded to feedback received from the crypto industry on its proposed crypto regulations. On May 30, the Monetary Authority of Singapore...

Australia has introduced new rules to regulate crypto ATMs in order to safeguard citizens from financial risks associated with the technology. The Australian Transaction Reports...

Stablecoin issuer Circle Internet's shares more than doubled in their debut on the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday, firing up the IPO market that...

Uber is reportedly exploring the use of stablecoins once again. During the Bloomberg Tech conference held this week in San Francisco, Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi,...

On June 5, a fiery feud erupted between US President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk on X, sending shockwaves through the markets. Bitcoin,...

Circle Internet on Wednesday priced its upsized US initial public offering at $31 (roughly Rs. 2,660) apiece, raising $1.05 billion (roughly Rs. 9,001 crore), adding...

The Ethereum Foundation (EF) has overhauled its treasury strategy. The non-profit foundation that oversees the development and management of the Ethereum blockchain aims to strengthen...

WazirX users who lost their funds in the $230 million (roughly Rs. 1970 crore) hack last year, may have to wait longer to receive reimbursements...

The crypto price charts reflected minor gains next to most cryptocurrencies on Wednesday, June 4. Bitcoin price grew by under two percent in the last...

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase knew as far back as January about a customer data leak at an outsourcing company connected to a larger breach estimated to...

US-based brokerage firm Robinhood has officially acquired Luxembourg-headquartered crypto exchange Bitstamp. In an announcement posted on June 2, Robinhood said that it paid $200 million...

Meta recently assessed if a portion of its cash holdings could be invested into Bitcoin — the oldest and most expensive cryptocurrency in the world....

The overall crypto market underwent a period of price correction over the weekend, pushing a majority of cryptocurrencies into losses. Bitcoin on Monday, June 2,...

Trump Media and Technology Group will raise about $2.5 billion (roughly Rs. 21,417 crore) to invest in Bitcoin, US President Donald Trump's social media company said...

Circle Internet said on Tuesday it was targeting a valuation of up to $6.71 billion (roughly Rs. 57,404 crore) on a fully diluted basis in its...

BlackRock plans to acquire about 10 percent of the shares offered in Circle Internet Group's initial public offering, according to people familiar with the matter,...

The US Securities and Exchange Commission moved to end its legal battle against crypto exchange Binance Holdings, the latest sign of the regulator's dramatic shift...

Among blockchain sectors, Web3 gaming has struggled to keep pace, delivering lacklustre performance compared to the explosive growth of cryptocurrencies over the past year. James...

Most cryptocurrencies dipped in value on Friday with Bitcoin registering a price drop of under two percent on international exchanges to trade at $106,111 (roughly...

Airtel Founder and Chairman Sunil Mittal has expressed support for regulation of crypto and artificial intelligence (AI) in India. Speaking at an event on Thursday,...

The US is gearing up to make Bitcoin an integral part of its economy under President Donald Trump. This week, the annual Bitcoin Conference kicked...

Luxembourg has raised a red flag against the misuse of cryptocurrency firms. In its 2025 National Risk Assessment (NRA) report, the country said that crypto...

The crypto market reflected more gains than losses on Wednesday, May 28. Bitcoin price rose by under two percent in the last 24 hours on...

X Money is expected to launch later this year, bringing support for digital payments to X, the microblogging platform previously known as Twitter. Tesla CEO...

Dubai's Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) has introduced changes to its crypto policies, aiming to tighten risk oversight and ensure investor security. The updated policies...

Bitcoin surged past a new all-time high (ATH) of over $111,500 (roughly Rs. 94.6 lakh) last week. As market momentum eased over the weekend, the...

Solana, a prominent name in the blockchain sector, has taken a step further towards integrating Web3 with hardware. Over the weekend, Solana and Swiss watchmaker...

The Supreme Court reportedly observed that the issue of regulation for cryptocurrencies in the country must be taken up in consultation with experts. According to...

Hong Kong's legislature passed a stablecoin bill on Wednesday that establishes a licensing regime for fiat-referenced stablecoin issuers in Hong Kong, providing regulatory clarity for upcoming stablecoin issuers.Under the new regime, any person who...

Cetus Protocol, a decentralised crypto exchange and key liquidity provider on the Sui blockchain, said it lost approximately $223 million (roughly Rs. 1,910 crore) in a...

Some of the biggest US banks are exploring whether to team up to issue a joint stablecoin, The Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday.The conversations...

The UK government is set to tighten compliance mandates for crypto firms by deepening the regulatory governance over the sector. In new guidelines issued to...

HSBC Holdings on Thursday announced a blockchain-backed banking initiative in Hong Kong. The bank said its tokenised deposit service is now available to Hong Kong-based...

The US is currently prioritising a stablecoin-focused bill as part of its broader effort to establish a comprehensive regulatory framework for the crypto industry. Known...

Bitcoin surged past the $111,000 (roughly Rs. 95.09 lakh) mark on international exchanges over the past 24 hours. As of Thursday, May 22, it was...

US President Donald Trump is set to host a special dinner for the largest holders of his $TRUMP memecoin on May 22. President Trump is...

Bitcoin, for the first time in four months, surged over the price point of $107,000 (roughly Rs. 91.5 lakh) on Wednesday, May 21. The most...

Coinbase was recently impacted by a data breach, and the crypto firm is now working with US law enforcement agencies to identify the cybercriminals behind...

Ripple has launched support for cross-border crypto payments in the UAE. The XRP issuer has partnered with two UAE-based banks, the Zand Bank and Mamo,...

Coinbase's troubles after a recent user data breach have intensified on the legal front over the weekend. At least six lawsuits have been filed against...

Bitcoin's price saw a slight price drop on Monday, as the values of most cryptocurrencies fell over the weekend. The price of the world's largest...

Meta has reportedly been exploring the use of stablecoins for international payouts, but the firm may face regulatory challenges in the US. Over the weekend,...

The US is likely to get the draft of its crypto laws ready by August this year. In order to finalise these regulations, the US...

Summer Mersinger, a commissioner of the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), is set to leave her position and take up a Web3-focussed role in...

Coinbase recently disclosed a cyberattack on its network. As part of the attack, cybercriminals managed to steal funds from exposed users under false claims. The...

WazirX recently concluded the customer voting on its restructuring scheme designed to compensate users affected by the hack incident in July last year. After a...

Bitcoin's price rose by 1.30 percent on international exchanges on Friday, even as the overall crypto market shows signs of instability. The digital asset is...

Coinbase confirmed a customer data breach on its platform Thursday and claimed a group of rogue overseas support agents recruited by cyber criminals were responsible...

The Ethereum ecosystem is beefing up its security capabilities with a new initiative called "Trillion Dollar Security". The Ethereum Foundation unveiled the initiative on May...

FalconX, the US-based digital assets broker, announced on Wednesday is set to offer banking services to institutional clients, as part of a new partnership with...

Bitcoin's price rose by 1.02 percent over the last 24 hours on international exchanges and the asset was trading at $103,740 (roughly Rs. 88.5 lakh)...

Dubai's Department of Finance (DOF) plans to use cryptocurrencies to process payments for government services in the emirate. In the days to come, residents of...

Coinbase is set to enter the S&P 500 index in the US next week. The index, maintained by the New York-headquartered financial intelligence firm Standard...

Illegal crypto mining operations in Malaysia spiked by 300 percent between 2018 and 2024, Malaysian publication The Star reported Monday, citing the country's largest electricity...

Bitcoin on Monday, May 12, reflected a miniscule loss of 0.15 percent to trade at $103,890 (roughly Rs. 88 lakh) on international exchanges. Over the...

The Ethereum blockchain completed its latest Pectra upgrade on May 7. The aim of introducing this upgrade is to upscale the experience and reward generation...

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has allowed banks in the US to offer services like crypto custody and management to their...

Alex Mashinsky, the founder and former chief executive of bankruptcy cryptocurrency lender Celsius Network, was sentenced on Thursday to 12 years in prison after pleading...

Meta is exploring the use of stablecoins to manage payouts for international creators, according to a report. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's firm is said to...

The integration of blockchain technology with the automotive ecosystem is projected to expand significantly over the next five years. A report by Allied Market Research...

The crypto market rallied over the last few hours, after US President Donald Trump announced a US-UK trade deal. Bitcoin's price shot up to $102,722...

Bhutan will soon allow the use of cryptocurrencies in the tourism sector. The country has announced the launch of a crypto payment system that lets...

In 2024, crypto crimes led to losses of over $2 billion (roughly Rs. 16,877), with Chainalysis calling the figure a troubling milestone. The on-chain analysis...

Tether has announced that it recently upgraded its on-chain threat detection capabilities. The issuer of the USDT stablecoin said that Hadron, its real world assets...

Bitcoin has been trading within the range of $93,000 (roughly Rs. 78.7 lakh) and $97,000 (roughly Rs. 82.1 lakh) for almost a week now. Ahead...

The UK, that is eyeing to finalise its crypto regulations by 2026, has dismissed the creation of a national crypto reserve. Emma Reynolds, the Economic...

Kyrgyz Republic has partnered with Binance in an attempt to boost the adoption of crypto related technology in the country. The government of the Kyrgyz...

The Maldives is preparing for a crypto-focused overhaul, funded by a Dubai-based family office called MBS Global Investments, according to a report. Moosa Zameer, the...

Bitcoin saw its price drop over the weekend, days after it rose to $97,000 at the end of last week. On Monday, Bitcoin's price fell...

The new head of the US Securities and Exchange Commission on Friday said that the agency has stifled innovation for the cryptocurrency sector by fostering...

The crypto market, while still slowed down, is seemingly stabilising after going through a rough April. Stepping into May, the markets are showing signs of...

Ripple has proposed a takeover of rival stablecoin provider Circle Internet Group Inc. for $4 billion (roughly Rs. 33,843 crore) to $5 billion (roughly Rs. 42,300...

Visa is hopping aboard the stablecoin hype with its latest partnership with Bridge, a Web3 subsidiary of fintech firm Stripe. The US-based payment cards giant...

The Bharat Web3 Association (BWA) has announced a cybersecurity workshop that will be conducted in Bengaluru on May 8. During the upcoming event, the BWA...

Bitcoin showed signs of a significant price recovery on Friday, and the world's oldest cryptocurrency continues to rise towards $100,000. On Friday, Bitcoin's price rose...

The USD1 stablecoin, backed by US President Donald Trump, has been picked as the mode of payment for MGX's purchase of a minority stake in...

Crypto enthusiasts descended on Dubai on Wednesday, gathering under the Gulf's scorching sun and hoping the industry's buoyant mood can keep going despite signs the euphoria around Donald Trump's crypto stance is ebbing.Speakers at...

The crypto market in countries like India and Sri Lanka are maturing at a rapid pace, according to a survey by Binance. The exchange says...

A group of Abu Dhabi-based institutions on Monday announced plans to launch a stablecoin, pegged to the United Arab Emirates Dirham (AED). The group comprises...

Coinbase and Animoca Brands have joined a group of institutional investors to announce an accelerator initiative in the UK, focused on Web3 projects. Fabric Ventures...

Mastercard has announced a payment ecosystem allowing buyers and merchants to make and receive payments using stablecoins. The US-based card payment giant teamed up with...

Bitget has partnered Avalanche as part of the latter's efforts to invest in the Web3 sector in India. Aimed at driving grassroots-level adoption of Web3...

Bitcoin is currently trading at $94,200 (roughly Rs. 80.3 lakh) on international exchanges, amid aggressive acqusition by whales and institutions. The asset's value rose by...

Up Network and DreamSmart have collaborated to unveil what the companies call the world's first Web3- focused smart glasses with artificial intelligence (AI). Equipped with...

Paul Atkins has been sworn in as the 34th chairperson of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). US President Donald Trump had nominated Atkins...

PayPal will start offering rewards to PYUSD stablecoin holders in a bid to boost its adoption and use in the coming months. Bloomberg was first...

US banking regulators announced on Thursday they were pulling back several documents that urge banks to show caution when dabbling in cryptocurrency and related activities.The Federal Reserve said it was withdrawing a pair...

The Financial Intelligence Unit of India (FIU-IND) has reportedly instructed all crypto exchanges to verify the know your customer (KYC) data collected from users based...

Bitcoin's price continued its rise on national and international exchanges on Friday. The most valuable crypto asset rose by less than one percent to trade...

The Central Bank of Russia and the country's Finance Ministry are planning to launch an experimental crypto exchange in the coming days. The step is...

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim met Binance Co-Founder Changpeng Zhao on April 22. The aim of the meeting was to discuss Malaysia's approach to engage...

Bitcoin surpassed Big Tech firms like Google, Amazon, and Meta to become the fifth-largest asset by market cap on Wednesday. The valuation of the oldest...