India's crypto conundrum: Balancing regulation with realising its market potential
While the global landscape for cryptocurrency continues to evolve, the Indian government is taking a cautious approach
Bitcoin rises to record after longest weekly winning run since 2021
The largest token rose more than 3% at one point on Monday in Asia to an unprecedented $106,493, exceeding its previous peak from December 5
Crypto doesn’t deserve a tax exemption
If the incoming Trump administration wants to reduce capital gains taxes, then it should lower them across the board
The paradox of decentralisation in the crypto ecosystem
Crypto's promise of decentralisation has led to centralisation due to technical and human factors. Centralised intermediaries provide security, simplify usage, and help regulators, making centralisation key for mainstream adoption while ensuring consumer protection and governance
Bitcoin’s push toward $100,000 runs into a wall of resistance
As Bitcoin’s price plateaus, interest is rising in other digital assets, such as second-largest cryptocurrency Ether and XRP
North Korea hackers behind 2019 $42 million Ethereum heist, South Korea police say
More than half of the stolen assets were laundered through three crypto exchanges set up by the hackers themselves at a discount to Bitcoin and the rest were laundered through 51 different exchanges, the National Police Agency said.
Crypto’s coming back, and regulators must work to prevent disaster
Basic protections can prevent frenzied trading in fundamentally worthless tokens from harming people who don’t want to be involved
DFS Secretary M. Nagaraju skeptical of cryptocurrencies, says need to exercise caution
Reserve Bank's Governor Shaktikanta Das had echoed similar views earlier this year
Crypto prediction markets like Polymarket have a cloudy future
Platforms like Polymarket had a good election, but the hype is overdone
Bitcoin – a volatile yet relevant digital currency in modern times
Despite several regulations, BTC is still relevant in today's time and its price continues to increase as more and more institutions take interest in this cryptocurrency
Bitcoin jumps 8% to cross $75,000 for first time ever as traders watch US election 2024
Bitcoin’s more than 70% advance in 2024 has topped traditional assets such as global stocks and gold.
Retail FOMO goes missing as bitcoin pushes closer to its record
This may indicate that the market force known as fear of missing out, or FOMO, has yet to set in among individual investors — despite the fact that Bitcoin is only about 9% below the all-time peak of $73,798
Crypto exchange FTX ordered to pay $12.7 bn to customers, says US CFTC
FTX had previously committed to a bankruptcy liquidation that will repay customers whose deposits were locked during the crypto exchange's late 2022 collapse
Cryptocurrencies fail safe haven test, gold clears it
While cryptocurrencies have become popular as an asset class, its status as a safe haven has come into question after the recent market mayhem
US-listed crypto stocks retreat following Trump-fueled spike
The sell-off erased gains from earlier in the session, when optimism fueled by Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's pro-crypto speech lifted stocks.
Bitcoin declines 3% to its lowest levels since June 25
Several other cryptocurrencies were also trading in the red. The second-most valued digital asset Ethereum was trading at $3,308.98, lower by 3.13 percent, while Tether was flat at $1
Crypto lender Genesis to return $3 billion to customers in bankruptcy wind-down
Genesis is paying customers back in crypto where possible, but it does not have enough cryptocurrency to give back everything it owes.
US CFTC charges Kucoin with operating illegal digital asset derivatives exchange
In a statement, the CFTC said Kucoin had solicited and accepted orders for commodity futures, swaps and other commodity transactions without registering with the commission.
Binance CEO Teng sees Bitcoin topping $80,000 on ETF inflows
The launch of Bitcoin ETF in the US earlier this year has attracted institutional investors and new fund flows, Teng said at an event in Bangkok on Sunday, adding “we’re just getting started.”
Bitcoin zooms to record beyond $72,000
The virtual unit struck $72,234 as dealers also eyed an upcoming industry event that traditionally boosts bitcoin's price.
Mudrex will give Indian crypto investors access to US spot bitcoin ETFs
Retail clients already have access to spot-bitcoin ETFs through US stock investing companies but Mudrex will be the first to facilitate this for institutions, CEO Edul Patel says
UK allows professional investors to use crypto exchange-traded notes
The London Stock Exchange said in a separate statement on Monday that it would accept applications for the admission of bitcoin and ether ETNs from the second quarter of this year.
Memecoin frenzy reaches a crescendo on back of Bitcoin rally
The token Shiba Inu was considered the most popular in the last bull market, while Dogecoin is viewed as the original memecoin by many in the industry.
Coinbase users saw zero balances again as Bitcoin rallies
The glitch came as Bitcoin inches toward its all-time record high of nearly $69,000. Bitcoin rose as much as 7.5% Monday, hovering near $67,000.
