Cryptocurrency

Authorities now describe the killings as a revenge-driven, financially motivated crime, orchestrated by individuals connected to the shadowy world of cryptocurrency investment.

Madras HC recognises cryptocurrency as property: What the landmark ruling means for Indian investors

The High Court held categorically that cryptocurrency qualifies as ‘property, intangible property that is capable of being enjoyed and possessed in a beneficial form and held in trust.

Trump's crypto empire: Big profits, bigger questions | Who’s investing, what’s at stake, and why it matters

In short, the Trump family’s crypto machine is profitable, global and in many ways opaque. As one expert put it, the business model offers access, prestige and a powerful brand.

From real estate to crypto: Eric Trump’s Dubai dealings spark ethics concerns

Eric Trump’s Dubai meeting with a Chinese businessman under investigation preceded a $100 million crypto token sale, highlighting the Trump family’s vast earnings from World Liberty Financial and raising conflict-of-interest concerns.

Pakistan’s crypto obsession has opened floodgates for scams and fraud: Can its ripple effects reach India?

In a nation already facing economic turbulence, the crypto chaos exposes not just financial risk but deep structural weaknesses in governance and accountability.

'Capable of being enjoyed, possessed': What made Madras High Court call cryptocurrency 'property'

The Madras High Court also pointed to Section 2(47A) of the Income Tax Act, 1961, which identifies cryptocurrencies as “virtual digital assets.”

No ambiguity in laws, Binance eyes major growth from India, says APAC Head SB Seker

"We want a significant number of our next billion users to come from India," Seker told Moneycontrol.

Binance founder Zhao pardoned by Trump in latest crypto clemency

Zhao served a four-month sentence in 2024 after pleading guilty to failing to implement adequate anti-money laundering measures at Binance.

WazirX restarts exchange operations tomorrow, 15 months after a crippling cyberattack

As a part of a 'Restart Offer', users will be charged no trading fee across all trading pairs

Crypto miners riding the AI wave are leaving bitcoin behind

Two years ago, the sector benefitted at the initial start of the AI boom, only to see their share prices tumble the following year as mining profitability declined and competition increased.

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

Crypto sees more than $6 billion in liquidations

While market weakness had already been present coming into Friday, Trump’s post sparked a decline of more than 12% in Bitcoin.

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Gold or Bitcoin: Which has a more compelling story?

In Moneycontrol Pro Panorama October 10 edition: Why World Bank wants South Asia to cut tariffs, market move a breakout, breakdown, or déjà vu, to become popular ethanol blending needs to reflect in prices, and more

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.

Crypto, Hawala and shell foundations: How Khalistani and Islamist groups exploit charities abroad to fund terror | Explained

According to CNN-News18, Islamist groups have increasingly relied on encrypted crowdfunding to raise money during crises in Gaza, Rohingya camps and Kashmir.

FIU-IND to block URLs of 25 offshore crypto exchanges for non-compliance to local anti-money laundering laws

“It must be mentioned that the Crypto products and NFTs are unregulated and can be highly risky. There may be no regulatory recourse for any loss from such transactions,” the Finance Ministry emphasised it its statement.

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.

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

Banking Central | Why investors must not ignore RBI’s warnings on crypto

The RBI has been warning for years, flagging the role of cryptocurrency in laundering, terror finance and tax evasion

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

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.