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TopicCryptocurrency

Topic: cryptocurrency

Why stablecoin, less volatile than Bitcoin, Ethereum, is here to stay

Stablecoins have begun to acquire mainstream appeal, clocking $3 trillion in transactions in the first half of 2021.

Bitcoin pushes toward record high before futures exchange-traded fund debut

The ProShares bitcoin-linked exchange-traded fund will trade on the NYSE. The move is the latest sign of how cryptocurrency-related investments are becoming more mainstream.

This Diwali, millennials are pulling out India’s crypto industry out of the shadows

After Supreme Court overturned the ban on banks dealing with digital currencies, the industry itself is demanding to be regulated and is lifting its profile with Bollywood's help.

India fueling one of world’s fastest-growing cryptocurrency regions

The pace of expansion in the region spanning central and southern Asia and Oceania is the strongest after the Middle East and much of Europe.

Rapid growth, increasing adoption of crypto assets pose financial stability challenges: IMF

Cryptocurrencies have encryption techniques, which are used to regulate the generation of their units and verify the transfer of funds, operating independently of a central bank.

CoinDCX becomes India’s first cryptocurrency unicorn, sees another 100+ in coming years

The funds, which co-founder Sumit Gupta plans to use to double his team in 6 months, comes as Indian policymakers debate status of digital currencies while govt is yet to take a final stance.

Refugee camps are micro-economies, becoming cryptocurrency hubs

The Refugee Integration Organisation is paying refugees an Unconditional Basic Income through Celo cryptocurrency, which can function without a smartphone.

What is e-RUPI & how it could be the first step towards launching digital currency in India

These vouchers are person- and purpose-specific, meaning if they are released by the government for the purpose of vaccination, then they can be redeemed only for that. 

ED probes crypto exchange Binance in betting app laundering case

Binance has been facing regulatory crackdown as nations intensify scrutiny of crypto industry amid concerns that it is being used to conceal proceeds of money laundering & terrorism.

RBI is considering ‘phased introduction’ of digital currency, plans pilot programmes

Introduction of a digital currency is expected to bring down usage of cash in the economy, while minimising damage to public from usage of private currencies.

On Camera

Make Sanchar Saathi removable. Good intentions don’t excuse State overreach

Compulsion magnifies the risk of function creep. Future updates could quietly expand the app’s capabilities or enable background telemetry far beyond users’ expectations.

New cess on ‘pan masala’ to fund national security and healthcare programmes

The Health Security Se National Security Cess Bill, 2025, explained. Oppn has attacked the proposed cess as 'a new financial burden' on the citizens.

After Op Sindoor, India goes in for more Heron Mk IIs; Israel frontrunner for mega MALE drones deal

Order for 87 MALE drones will be split between 2 Indian firms in 64:36 ratio to ensure there are 2 independent manufacturing lines with at least 60% indigenous components.

Gaali cricket: Bavuma stands tall, India’s Test ego cut to size

The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.