CoinDCX co-founder Sumit Gupta says India needs more crypto players for market maturity, denies conflict of interest with Coinbase post funding
India is going to be a large market for crypto assets in the coming years, and the exchanges in the country and globally are building for that, CoinDCX co-founder Gupta told Moneycontrol.
Coinbase invests in CoinDCX at $2.45 billion valuation, doubles down on India, Middle East
Coinbase believes that India and the Middle East are two markets that are poised to play a pivotal role in the future of global crypto adoption.
Singapore Court approves WazirX’s restructuring plans following $230-mn hack
'As soon as the scheme is legally effective based on today’s verdict, we will start platform operations within 10 business days,' said founder Nischal Shetty
Bitcoin’s weekend rally fueled by record bets in Options markets
Bitcoin’s advance coincided with a US government shutdown that began on Oct. 1 and has helped fuel demand for perceived safe-haven assets.
Bitcoin hovers near record after topping $125,000 on Sunday
The largest digital-asset climbed to $125,689 over the weekend and remained in touching distance of its all-time high on Monday morning in Singapore at about $123,700, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.
Crypto exchange Bybit steps up India push with team expansion, user growth drive, crypto card plans
India’s stance on crypto regulations is getting much better, as the regulators are a lot more open to conversations, Michelle Daura, Head of Regulated Expansion Regions, Bybit told Moneycontrol.
Binance pilots Crypto-as-a-Service in India and other markets, will help financial institutions offer crypto trading services
Binance will begin early access from September 30, offering private demos to a select group of licensed banks, brokerages, and exchanges that meet scale requirements.
Crypto’s $300 billion wipeout marks harshest selloff in months
Ether, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency, led the rout with its steepest weekly decline since June
Stablecoin issuer Circle examines ‘reversible’ transactions in departure for crypto
President says sector should learn from traditional finance and allow refunds in cases of fraud or disputes
Crypto giant Tether seeks funding at $500 billion valuation
The El Salvador-based company is seeking between $15 billion and $20 billion in exchange for a roughly 3% stake through a private placement
OPINION | India’s Crypto Dilemma: Why half-regulation is worse than a ban
We tax it, advertise it, and let exchanges run, but still pretend crypto isn’t 'official.’ Half-regulation is like giving teenagers sharp knives and hoping they don’t cut themselves
When stablecoins threaten global financial stability
A Putin aide has alleged that the US is planning to shift government debt to USD-backed cryptocurrencies. The possibility does not seem very far-fetched
How worried should we be about the crypto crush?
CoinDCX’s CHRO Mudita Chauhan, CISO Sridhar G quit
This comes three months after, Chief technology officer (CTO) Vivek Gupta and legal head Tushar Tarun had quit even as the exchange looks to expand globally.
Crypto Futures driving 70-80% trading volumes, say Indian exchanges
Tax saving benefits, influencer-driven traction, and flexibility to take long and short positions on a large variety of tokens led to the growing popularity of crypto perpetual futures.
Trump family adds $1.3 billion of crypto wealth in span of weeks
The haul from crypto firm World Liberty Financial and separate mining operation American Bitcoin Corp. shows how still-nascent projects are already translating into tangible wealth for the first family
‘Easier to pump’: Trump-tied crypto token opens for trading
Early investors, who don’t include founders like Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, can sell no more than 20% of their holdings as part of Monday’s launch; the rest will remain non-tradable.
Crypto crown jewel? Trump sons’ American Bitcoin prepares Nasdaq launch in September
Following the merger, Hut 8 along with Eric and Donald Trump Jr will collectively own about 98% of the newly formed entity.
Why bitcoin treasury companies are a fool’s paradise
In a crypto winter, the consequences could be painful for investors
Is China eyeing a yuan stablecoin? Beijing weighs next move in its dollar challenge
Talk of a State Council plan on yuan internationalisation fuels speculation, as Hong Kong rolls out stablecoin rules and the U.S. pushes ahead with crypto laws.
WazirX gets 95% user approval in revote for restructuring plan
Wazix founder Nischal Shetty said the operations of the exchange could resume within 10 business days once the Singapore Court sanctions the scheme.
Bitcoin falls 7% after record rally: What lies ahead?
Cryptocurrency news: The sharp fall in the crypto's prices comes as investors may have booked profits at elevated levels
Bitcoin hits fresh record as US Fed easing bets add to tailwinds
The world's largest crypto-asset by market capitalisation climbed as much as 0.9% to $124,002.49 in early Asia trading, surpassing its previous peak hit in July
Former biotech raising $1.5 billion to hoard Trump-tied token
Alt5 Sigma Corp., a Las Vegas-based company that swerved from chronic pain treatment into crypto payments, said in a statement Monday that it was selling shares to raise money to buy World Liberty Financial tokens, a virtual asset tied to the family of President Donald Trump
