Category: Cryptocurrency

eRupee Sees Drop in Activity as Banks Pull Back on Promotion Efforts: Report

India’s eRupee CBDC, that is presently in its advanced trial period, is reportedly facing decline in terms of its usage.

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Elon Musk Deepfake Videos Targeting Crypto Investors Displayed on Channel Seven Following YouTube Hack

Elon Musk has previously expressed support for cryptocurrencies publicly, but the billionaire was recently impersonated by cybercriminals who hacked an

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Crypto Price Today: Bitcoin, Ether Prices Fluctuate as Biden vs Trump Debate Skips Mention of Crypto, Analyst Says

Bitcoin opened with a minor price loss on Friday, and the world’s most widely used crypto asset is presently trading

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RBI Releases Financial Stability Report With Mention of DeFi, US Efforts to Regulate Crypto Sector

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has published its latest Financial Stability Report (FSR) that outlines important events that have

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Bolivia Reverses Bitcoin Ban, Legalises Crypto Transactions for Banks

The central bank of Bolivia has decided to lift a ban on payments using Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies imposed in

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Delta Exchange Launches in India, Brings Options Trading for Crypto Assests

Delta, a crypto exchange with global headquarters in Kingstown, Saint Vincent, announced the launch of its India subsidiary on Thursday,

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Binance Tightens Oversight of Its Services, Offers Rewards for Reporting Misuse

Binance has decided to add more layers of security over the management of accounts on its platform. The exchange’s decision

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CoinDCX App Gets New ‘Web3 Mode’, Users to Get Access to Over 50,000 DEX Tokens

CoinDCX crypto exchange announced Tuesday, June 25, that it was launching a new Web3 mode within its existing app. Through

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Crypto Price Today: Bitcoin and Ether Stable Amidst Volatility, Most Altcoins Hit by Downturn

The cryptocurrency market is displaying volatility across most cryptocurrencies on Wednesday, June 26. Bitcoin recorded a minor drop of 0.29

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Binance-Backed CoralApp Set to Launch Flagship Smartphone Powered by AI, Web3

CoralApp, an AI-focussed project backed by Binance, is gearing up to enter the hypercompetitive smartphone market in the coming days.

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Louisiana Joins Growing List of US States that Support Crypto Mining

Louisiana has become the latest US state to support cryptocurrency mining, as more regions in the country are warming up

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Hong Kong to Explore Legislations Around Crypto, Sets Up Dedicated Subcommittee

Cryptocurrencies have made their mark on the fintech sector in several nations but have met with regulatory challenges because of

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Telegram-Backed TON Blockchain Under Threat of Phishing Attacks, Experts Warn

The Web3 sector is generally considered to have a high exposure to cyber-attacks and hacks, but Telegram-backed The Open Network

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Binance Co-Founder Calls Out Elon Musk to Curb Spread of Crypto-Related Fake News on X

Crypto scammers seem to be on an expansion drive now that the digital assets sector is logging growth in several

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Dogecoin Developer Issues Important Warning to Investors as Market Turns Volatile

The crypto sector, after seeing a massive upswing in March this year, has found itself rather stagnated for over a

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Crypto Price India: Bitcoin Climbs to $65,000, Most Cryptocurrencies Log Small but Notable Profits

The crypto market seems to be on upswing price-wise, with majority cryptocurrencies reflecting profits on Wednesday, June 19. Bitcoin recorded

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Bitcoin Price Drops as Exchange Reserves Hit Three-Year Low; Ether Value Rises Alongside Some Altcoins

Bitcoin price fell by 1.22 percent over the last 24 hours, while the values of several other cryptocurrencies also took

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Reducing 1 Percent TDS on Crypto Transactions Can Fetch Over Rs. 5,000 Crore for India by 2027: Report

Ahead of India’s final budget announcement for FY2024-2025, a policy paper has outlined the reasons why the government should consider

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Meta Restructures Reality Labs Team, Forms Two Separate Divisions for Metaverse, Wearables: Report

Meta is attempting to enhance and streamline its operations in the Web3 and wearables markets. The company has reportedly divided

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Binance Fined $2.25 Million in India for Breaching Anti-Money Laundering Regulations

India’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has imposed a fine of $2.25 million (roughly Rs. 18.8 crore) on Binance. The financial

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Kenya Halts Worldcoin Investigation, Mandates Legal Registration for Sam Altman

Sam Altman’s controversial Worldcoin project is no longer under investigation in Kenya. An official notice issued by the Directorate of

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Giottus Exchange Lists 43 New Cryptocurrencies in India, Pumps Total Token Count to 300

Giottus, a crypto exchange based in India, has bumped up the number of cryptocurrencies listed on its platform for trading.

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Iran to Launch its Digital Rial CBDC into Public Pilot Phase

Central Bank Digital Currencies, or CBDCs, are picking up the pace in several nations around the world, and Iran is

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Crypto Exchanges in South Korea Said to Re-Examine Over 600 Tokens Listed for Trade

The crypto exchanges operating in South Korea are said to be gearing up for an internal audit. As part of

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Coinbase Launches Initiative to Support Emerging Crypto Projects and Boost User Growth

The crypto industry, currently valued at $2.36 trillion, is attracting entrepreneurs eager to experiment, especially with the emergence of Web3.

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Crypto Tax Evaders in Malaysia See Clampdown, Get Warning From Authorities

The authorities in Malaysia are said to be cracking down on crypto tax evaders. As part of a special investigation

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‘Provide a Level Playing Field for Web3 Businesses’: BWA to FM Nirmala Sitharaman

India’s independent Web3 advisory body, the Bharat Web3 Association (BWA), has prepared a message for Nirmala Sitharaman, who returned as

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MiCA Crypto Framework Finalised By European Banking Authority Ahead of July Deadline

MiCA — or Markets in Crypto Assets — technical standards have been published by the European Banking Authority (EBA) on

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Binance Trains Macau Police in Web3-Related Offenses Amid Rising Cases

Binance, one of the largest crypto exchanges in the world, recently sent over a team of officials to meet with

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Crypto Trading Addiction Flagged as Public Health Concern by UK NHS Chief

Crypto trading has become an addictive habit among the younger population of the UK, according to National Health Service (NHS)

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Brazil’s Largest Bank Opens Crypto Trading for Over 60 Million of Its Users

Itau Unibanco, touted as the largest bank in Brazil, has decided to open crypto trading services for its massive userbase

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South Korea to Treat Select NFTs as Regular Cryptocurrencies Under Virtual Asset User Protection Act: Report

South Korea is ramping up efforts to formulate rules to oversee the virtual digital assets sector, with the Financial Services

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Crypto Romance Scams Rise in the US, FTC Issues Warning: Details

The United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has identified a rise in romance scams targeting the crypto community in the

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Crypto Price Today: Bitcoin Fails to See Notable Gains, Most Altcoins Hit by Losses

The crypto market is undergoing a phase of volatility, with most altcoins undergoing price correction. Bitcoin on Tuesday, June 11

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Crypto Price Today: Bitcoin Trading at $63,000, Most Altcoins Remain Shrouded by Losses

Bitcoin on Monday, April 29 stepped into the trading rink at the price point of $63,192 (roughly Rs. 52.6 lakh)

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UK’s Cashaa to Expand its Multifunctional Crypto Wallet Service in India: Details

India, despite its slow adoption of Web3 technologies and services, has emerged as a region of focus for several companies

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Crypto Startups Turbocharge Valuations as Investment Picks Up

Crypto startups are putting valuations in the fast lane with an aggressive form of fundraising that reflects the digital-asset industry’s

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RBI Governor Says Permanent Deletion of Transactions Would Make CBDCs Like Cash Notes

India’s trials of its eRupee digital currency are already in its advanced phases, paving way for its widespread adoption and

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US Ether ETF Launch Timing Depends on How Fast Issuers Can Move, SEC Chair Says

The timing for when exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tied to the cryptocurrency ether can begin trading depends largely on how quickly

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Bitcoin Crosses One Billion Transactions Milestone First Time Since Its Inception in 2009

Bitcoin, the oldest and most expensive cryptocurrency in existence, has completed its first billion transactions this week. The asset, created

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Crypto Mining Banned in Venezuela, Thousands of Machines Seized

The crypto mining industry often finds itself under the scanner for being power-intensive and releasing greenhouse gasses into the environment.

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Brazil to Unveil Second Phase of Crypto Rules by End of 2024: Report

Brazil, after implementing some rules to govern cryptocurrencies back in 2022, is gearing up to unveil a more detailed regulatory

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Crypto Price Today: Bitcoin Hovers Over $70,000 on ‘BTC Pizza Day’ Anniversary, Altcoins Trade Sideways

Bitcoin on Wednesday, May 22, logged a minor loss of 2.54 percent. The value of BTC on national and international

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Ether ETF Approvals in US Said to Boost Institutional Investment

The US SEC approved eight exchange traded funds (ETFs) for Ether this month. Through ETFs, investors can engage with Ether

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Worldcoin Project Teases Arrival of More Orbs Days After Hong Kong Blocks Sam Altman’s Controversial Project

The Worldcoin project, led by OpenAI’s Sam Altman, has announced that it will introduce more Orbs for verifications soon. The

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Argentina Authorities Discuss Bitcoin Adoption Strategy, Experience With Counterparts From El Salvador

Argentinean officials are in dialogue with their counterparts from El Salvador to gain a deeper understanding on strategies and experiences

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Hong Kong SFC to Audit Compliance of Crypto Firms After Exchange Licencing Deadline

Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) will soon inspect crypto firms in the region ahead of a deadline to

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Mastercard Introduces New Initiative to Simplify Crypto Transactions and Curb User Errors

Mastercard is exploring ways to simplify crypto transactions, which could lead to the mass adoption of these digital assets for

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Jack Dorsey-Backed Bitcoin Miner ‘Ocean’ Moves Headquarters to El Salvador

Ocean Mining, a Bitcoin mining pool backed by Block head Jack Dorsey, has established its global headquarters in El Salvador.

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RBI Data Shows CBDC Wholesale Circulation Dropped, Retail Usage Sees Massive Jump: Report

The Reserve Bank of Indi’s (RBI) eRupee or central bank digital currency (CBDC) is currently in an advanced trial phase

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Crypto Price Today: Bitcoin Logs Minor Gains as Prices of Most Altcoins Tumble Amid Market Volatility

Bitcoin price on Friday rose by 0.69 percent, bringing the value of the world’s most widely used cryptocurrency to $68,600

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Metaverse in Healthcare Market Size to Touch 71.6 Billion by 2030 Amid Increasing Adoption, Awareness: Report

Metaverse technology has seen increasing adoption across multiple industries over the past few years. A report by research firm InsightAce

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Coinbase, Kraken Join New Industry Group to Combat Cyber Threats Over Web3

The crypto sector, despite having seen notable expansion in several parts of the world, is still struggling to safeguard its

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Algorand Foundation Announces Blockchain Developer Course on Nasscom’s FutureSkills Platform

Algorand is expanding its presence in India’s blockchain sector, one step at a time. This week, Algorand Foundation’s India-focussed initiative

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Crypto Price Today: Bitcoin Hovers Over $62,000, Solana Joins Ether, Tether in Losses

The overall crypto chart showed the market trading rather flat today. Bitcoin on Wednesday, May 29 reflected a small gain

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Brazil’s CBDC Pilot Reportedly Delayed to 2025 Due to Lack of Privacy Safeguards: Details

Brazil has reportedly halted the pilot testing of Drex, its central bank digital currency (CBDC), The pilot of the country’s

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Meta, Ripple, Kraken Join Coinbase’s ‘Tech Against Scam’ Awareness Initiative: Details

Coinbase, one of the largest crypto exchanges in the world, has decided to launch an educational and awareness initiative for

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European Blockchain Body Tells EU to Prepare for AI and Web3 Merging, CBDCs Emergence

The European Blockchain Observatory and Forum (EUBOF) has given a heads up to the European Union (EU) to get prepared

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Crypto Price Today: Bitcoin, Ether See Profits, Dogecoin Hit With Losses Alongside Shiba Inu, Solana

Bitcoin on Monday, May 27 saw a minor gain of around one percent. At the time of writing BTC was

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‘Huge Win for Web3’: Indian Crypto Industry Reacts as US House’ Approves FIT21 Bill

The US House of Representatives, this week, greenlit a new bill that aims to regulate the crypto sector. While the

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CoinSwitch Report Says Its Reserves Exceed Customer Holdings, Can Cover All User Redemptions

India’s CoinSwitch crypto exchange published the third edition of its Proof of Reserve (PoR) on Thursday, May 23. The report

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Privacy, Wearables, and Building a Secure Web3 Ecosystem: Interview With Mai Labs

Mai Labs — a Web3 firm headquartered in the Cayman Islands — showcased its Mayaaverse metaverse platform in India earlier

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OKX Joins Forces with JamboPhone to Push Web3 Adoption, Compete with Solana Saga

The OKX crypto exchange recently announced a partnership with Jambo, a Web3-enabled smartphone brand. Through this partnership, both the brands

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US SEC Approves Exchange Applications to List Spot Ether ETFs

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Thursday approved applications from Nasdaq, CBOE and NYSE to list exchange-traded funds

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Crypto Price Today: Bitcoin, Ether Log Losses, Profits Strike Ripple, Dogecoin Ahead of Potential Ether ETF in US

The overall crypto chart reflected losses next to most cryptocurrencies on Friday, May 24. Bitcoin recorded a loss of around

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Crypto Storage Provider Liminal Custody Registers Indian Entity with Financial Intelligence Unit

Liminal Custody, that offers storage and wallet services for virtual assets, announced that its Indian entity ‘First Answer India Technologies

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US Lawmakers Pass FIT21 Crypto Bill That May Regulate SEC’s Involvement in Sector Oversight

Lawmakers from the US have come together to vote in favour of a crypto bill, called the Financial Innovation and

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Mai Labs Unveils Metaverse Platform Mayaaverse, VR Headset Lumyn XR in India: Details

Betting big on the future of advanced human-computer relation, Grand Cayman -headquartered Web3 firm Mai Labs launched its metaverse platform

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What is the GameFi Element in the Blockchain Gaming World?

GameFi, another jargon from the Web3 sector, now seems to be grabbing the attention of members of the Web3 and

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Crypto-Backed Investment Products Made Over $930 Million Last Week: CoinShares Data

The past few months have brought in price spikes for majority cryptocurrencies, bringing back investors’ interest into the sector. In

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What Is the India Blockchain Alliance? What Does it Do?

The India Blockchain Alliance (IBA) calls itself a not-for-profit organisation, working on bringing together blockchain developers, firms, venture capitalists, and

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Crypto Price Today: Bitcoin Shows Sign of Price Recovery, Altcoins Show Mixed Movement

Bitcoin on Monday, May 20 showed up on the profit-making side of the crypto market reflecting an increase of 1.11

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What is TBTC Bitcoin Testnet and Why Do Developers Think It Needs a Revamp?

Casa, a Bitcoin custodian firm based in the US, operates a separate and parallel version of the Bitcoin blockchain called

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Multi-Chain Memecoin ‘Dogeverse’ Raises Over $15 Million in ICO Ahead of Exchange Listing: Details

Dogeverse, the latest entrant into the memecoin market, has managed to raise $15 million in its Initial Coin Offering (ICO).

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CoinDCX Report Claims Lower TDS on Crypto Could Improve Compliance, Tax Transparency

CoinDCX has released a report that attempts to highlight issues with India’s crypto tax policies, while seeking reforms from the

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Web3-AI Firm ChainML Raises Over $6 Million in Funding as 2024 Sees Spike in Capital Inflow

ChainML, a Web3-enabled AI platform, has secured a notable investment, handing a boost to the Web3 funding environment. The Silicon

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Indian Web3 Players Call SEBI’s Vision for Distributed VDA Governance Encouraging, Pragmatic

The Securities and Exchange Board of India’s (SEBI), this week, said it could work with the RBI and Insurance Regulatory

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Crypto Price Today: Bitcoin Price Rises Alongside Several Altcoins as Inflation Data Spurs Speculation on Interest Rate Cut

Bitcoin price on Friday rose by 5.56 percent and the digital asset is currently trading at around $69,196 (roughly Rs.

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Humanity Protocol Raises $30 Million as Blockchain-Based Digital ID Startup Hits Unicorn Status

Humanity Protocol, a decentralised identity solution, has raised $30 million (roughly Rs. 250 crore) from a fresh funding round led

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Mastercard Onboards Five New Blockchain Startups to Start Path Programme: Details

US-based card payments giant Mastercard is forging ahead with choosing and onboarding promising blockchain startups to join its Web3-focussed Smart

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Tornado Cash Developer Sentenced to 64 Months in Prison on Charges of Laundering $1.2 Billion: Report

The cryptocurrency sector and crypto entrepreneurs have often come under legal scrutiny in recent years. Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried

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Crypto Price Today: Bitcoin, Ether See Losses Alongside Majority Altcoins; Tether, Iota See Small Gains

The crypto chart, on Wednesday, May 15, reflected losses next to most cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin clocked a loss of around one

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Coinbase Faces Outage, Users May See Inconsistency in Platform’s Functioning

The Coinbase crypto exchange platform is undergoing a system-wide outage. The development came to light on Tuesday, May 14 after

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Bharat Web3 Association Calls for Teamwork in Building Ironclad Anti-Money Laundering Laws

India’s crypto industry body, the Bharat Web3 Association (BWA) recently met with the stakeholders of India’s Web3 industry. The aim

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Mudrex, ClearTax Partner to Assist Users Compute and File Crypto Taxes for a Fee

Mudrex, a crypto investment platform founded by Indian entrepreneurs, has struck a partnership with tax computing platform ClearTax. The crypto

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Bitcoin Maintains Pricing Above $60,000, Volatility Pushes Most Altcoins to Losses

The crypto price chart reflected volatility with most altcoins trading in losses on Monday, May 13. Stepping into the third

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German Bank Set to Tokenise Bonds, Drive Blockchain Adoption: Details

The finance sector around the world, at this point, is exploring the blockchain technology that logs permanent transaction records and

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Crypto Market Today: Bitcoin Records Minor Gains, Most Altcoins Reflect Profits

The crypto chart reflected more gains than price dips on Friday, May 10. Bitcoin recorded a minor price hike of

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Clinical Research Firm for Nykaa, FirstCry Partners Qila.io to Receive Blockchain Revamp

Mumbai-based blockchain firm Qila.io is gearing up to help introduce transparency in the field of clinical research using blockchain technology.

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Binance Registers With FIU as It Seeks to Resume Operations in India

Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, has registered with India’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), a senior FIU official said on

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Binance Fined $4.4 Million in Canada for Violating Anti-Money Laundering Laws

Binance has been fined by Canada’s anti-money laundering agency for violating the country’s anti money laundering laws. The largest crypto

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Bitget, Alchemy Pay Partner to Allow Crypto Purchasing via Indian Rupee and UPI

Bitget, which is a Seychelles-based crypto exchange, has decided to let Indian users purchase cryptocurrencies using fiat Rupee. The exchange

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SocialFi Is the New Buzzword in Web3 World, Here’s What We Know About It

The sector of blockchain-based Web3 is rife with buzzwords and the latest one to emerge on top of the heap

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Dubai Gets Metaverse Strategy, Plans to Be Among Top Ten Metaverse Economies

The UAE, that is working on establishing itself as hotspot for Web3 activities, has decided to make Dubai one of

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Nigeria Sets Dangerous Precedent by Detaining Binance Executives, CEO Says

The CEO of cryptocurrency exchange Binance on Tuesday accused Nigeria of setting a dangerous precedent after its executives were invited

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Crypto Price Today: Bitcoin, Ether See Small Losses, Most Altcoins Reflect Price Dips

Bitcoin on Wednesday, May 8 showed a minor dip of 1.45 percent which it incurred over the last 24 hours.

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Robinhood’s Crypto Trading Venture Lands Under Legal Scanner: Details

Robinhood, the US-based crypto trading service has found itself under legal issues in the US. Earlier this week, the US

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Crypto Wallets Grab Vodafone’s Attention as Telco Looks to Integrate Blockchain in Operations

The senior leadership at Vodafone is looking to integrate the blockchain technology with its operations. The concept of crypto wallets

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Coinbase Sued in US for Allegedly ‘Deceiving’ Investors: Details

Just a week after Coinbase reported a spike in its first quarter revenue, the exchange has found itself embroiled in

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Crypto Price Today: Bitcoin Trading Above $60,000, Losses Strike Ether, Shiba Inu

The cryptocurrency sector did not undergo any major change over the weekend. Bitcoin on Monday, May 6 found itself trading

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Binance Crypto Exchange Founder Changpeng Zhao Sentenced to 4 Months in Prison

Changpeng Zhao, the former chief executive of Binance, was sentenced on Tuesday to four months in prison after pleading guilty

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Japanese Watch Giant Casio Forays into NFT Space: Details

Japan-based watch making brand Casio has decided to engage with a younger generation of clientele. Casio has launched an NFT

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Jack Dorsey’s Block Reportedly Under Investigation in the US

After Binance and Coinbase, the authorities in the US are now reportedly opening an investigation on the crypto business of

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Solana Labs, Google Cloud Join Forces to Propel Blockchain into Mainstream Game Development

Google Cloud, in recent times, has been taking multiple steps to establish itself as a pro-Web3 entity. Now, Solana Labs

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Understanding Peer-to-Peer Crypto Trading: Benefits and Threats

When two individuals or entities decide to exchange any asset directly between each other, this process is referred to as

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Crypto Price Today: Bitcoin Price Falls Below $60,000, Dogecoin, Shiba Inu, Other Altcoins See Gains

The last few weeks have pushed Bitcoin under the price point of $60,000 (roughly Rs. 50 lakh) for the first

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Enforcement Directorate Seizes Rs. 90 Crore Funds Kept in Binance, ZebPay, WazirX Wallets

The Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday said it has taken possession of funds worth Rs. 90 crore, kept in cryptocurrency wallets

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Google Cloud Teams with Sui Blockchain to Improve Web3, AI in Advanced Tech Initiatives

The overall tech sector is presently on a boom with blockchain-based Web3 making an entry across verticals. In a fresh

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Vietnam Debuts Academy of Blockchain, AI with Plans to Train a Million People in Emerging Tech

Vietnam is ramping up efforts to join other Asian nations like India, Japan, China, and South Korea in exploring the

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Crypto Price Today: Bitcoin Sinks to Two Month Low Pricing, Ether, Most Altcoins See Losses

The crypto price chart found itself drenched in losses on Wednesday, May 1. Bitcoin recorded a significant dip of 5.20

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IIT Madras Moves Student Election Voting to Blockchain, Identifies Challenges

In a bid to test the use of blockchain in the governance sector, IIT Madras has moved its student election

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Inclusion Into Startup Initiatives, Risk Mitigating Policies: BWA Lists Web3 Needs for Upcoming Government

India, the largest democracy in the world, is currently undergoing its general election process to choose its leaders for the

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IIT-Madras Begins Draft Work on ‘Metaverse India Policy and Standards’ with Industry Veterans

The metaverse market, that is expected to grow at an annual rate of 37.7 percent in the next six years,

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Thailand Takes Decision to Ban Unlicenced Crypto Exchanges to Prevent Online Crime

Thailand has decided that all crypto firms operating within its provincial limits must be officially licenced and approved to conduct

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Crypto Price today: Bitcoin, Ether See Upward Momentum, Solana and Dogecoin Retain Gains

More number of cryptocurrencies, as of Wednesday, April 24 saw losses owing to the volatility that has taken over the

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US Seeks 3 Years Prison for Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao

US prosecutors want Changpeng Zhao, the founder and former chief executive of Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, to serve

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Over 1,000 Crypto ATM Machines Now Active in Australia: Report

In the aftermath of the recent crypto bull run, Australia has clocked a rise in the number of active cryptocurrency

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Jack Dorsey’s Block Platform Creates Chip for Bitcoin Mining, Plans to Create Full BTC Mining System

With an evident expansion of the global crypto economy underway, the industry of crypto mining has emerged as an integral

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WazirX Received 1,700 Requests from Law Enforcement Agencies in Last Five Months

Indian crypto exchange WazirX released its sixth transparency report on Tuesday, April 23. This report highlights what the company observed

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Bitcoin Runes Debut in Crypto Space: Here’s What We Know About Them

The year of 2024 has seemingly ushered in an exciting time for the Bitcoin ecosystem. Right from Bitcoin ETFs getting

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Bitcoin, Ether Record Slight Price Hikes Following BTC Halving, Most Altcoins See Gains

Bitcoin on Monday, April 22 joined majority cryptocurrencies on the loss side of the crypto chart. The value of the

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Multiple Solana-Based Memecoins Abandoned After Presale Frenzy, Millions of Dollars Displaced: Report

The past few months have been quite the up-hill ride for the crypto sector, marking some major milestone moments that

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Crypto Price Today: Bitcoin, Ether Fail to See Any Major Price Change Over the Weekend, Altcoins See Gains

The overall crypto market, including Bitcoin, did not see any major changes over the weekend. Volatility continues to obstruct profit

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Bharat Web3 Association Teams Up With Japan’s JADA to Boost Sector Growth

The Web3 sector is witnessing a rapid expansion globally, as clusters of countries are collectively (as well as independently) setting

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Crypto Mining Operations Face Crackdown in Norway With New Regulations for Data Centres

Norway, in the coming days, is regulating the operations of data centres within its jurisdiction. The aim is to identify

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Bitcoin Price Above $61,000, Ether and Majority Altcoins See Losses Ahead of BTC Halving

The crypto chart mostly reflected losses on Friday, April 19. Bitcoin, for instance, is trading at $61,815 (roughly Rs. 51.6

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Bitcoin ‘Halving’ Software Update Cuts Supply of New Tokens in Threat to Miners

A highly anticipated Bitcoin software update called the “halving” has been completed, dealing a potential blow to the companies that

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BWA Lays Down Self-Regulatory Guidelines on Token Listings for Indian Crypto Exchanges

Joining the Indian government in regulating the crypto sector and making it safe for engagement, the Bharat Web3 Association (BWA)

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Binance Plans to Get India Ban Revoked, Working on Compliance Mandates: Report

India’s crypto market is not an easy one to let go of for Binance, that is now working on making

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Bitcoin Halving 2024: Analysts Predict Drop in Bitcoin Dominance, Altcoins Engagement Could Spike

Bitcoin is set to undergo its fourth halving process between April 18 and April 21. There can only ever be

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Bitcoin, Ether Clock Small Gains Alongside Solana, Cardano as Most Altcoins Bag Profits

The crypto market seems to be experiencing a period of relative stability, with fewer fluctuations. Bitcoin on Wednesday saw a

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Adidas and Stepn Grant Limited Genesis NFT Sneakers to Web3 Customers via Mooar Marketplace

Adidas has entered into a partnership with Stepn, a Solana-based move-to-earn application, to offer generative NFTs to users. As a

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Crypto Tax Compliance in India ‘Very Low’, Clearances Imperative to Gain Government’s Trust: Taxnodes CEO

Several crypto investors in India have failed to pay 30 percent tax on profits they made via crypto activities in

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Metaverse Experience Centre With VR, AR and Immersive Technologies Launched in Noida

A Metaverse Experience Centre (MEC) has been established in Noida by Indian metaverse research and advisory firm Metaverse911. On Tuesday,

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Hong Kong Approves BTC and ETH Spot ETFS, Indian Web3 Community Lauds ‘Landmark’ Decision

In a rather pro-crypto move, Hong Kong has greenlit the trading of Bitcoin and Ether Spot Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs). With

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IRS Expects to See Spike in Crypto Tax Evasion Cases in the US: Report

The US, where estimates suggest 40 percent of adults currently hold crypto assets, is expecting to see a rise in

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KuCoin Completes Registration with India’s FIU, Will Deduct 1 Percent TDS on Transactions

India, in a bid to ensure that the crypto sector is safe for investors, has been tightening the noose around

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Crypto Price Today: Bitcoin, Ether See Losses, Price Fluctuations Weigh Heavy for Most Altcoins

The crypto sector is undergoing a phase of volatility now that Bitcoin is approaching its fourth halving process later this

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IMF Withholding Financial Aid for El Salvador Due to Its Bitcoin Alliance: Report

El Salvador is reportedly in a tense situation with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for merging Bitcoin with its core

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Small Crypto Players in Dubai to Get Benefits from VARA Regulators: Details

Dubai, that has emerged as a hotspot for crypto activities, is taking a new approach to inject power and support

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Bitcoin Price Sees Minor Hike as Values of Several Altcoins Continue to Drop

Bitcoin’s price rose by 0.93 percent on Thursday ahead of the upcoming fourth Bitcoin halving process, raising the value of

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Samsung Partners With Wilder World Metaverse Game, Will Offer NFT Rewards as Part of Web3 TV Bundle

Samsung, the South Korean tech giant, has been taking small steps to engage with Web3 without directly exposing its massive

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Hong Kong Said to Be Close to Approving Its First Spot Bitcoin ETFs

Spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds could be launched in Hong Kong this month with the first approvals likely to be announced

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New Zealand Commerce Minister Warns Leaders on Being Slow in Crypto Exploration

New Zealand’s ministry of commerce and consumer affairs have warned the country leaders against keeping a slow approach on cryptocurrencies.

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India Showed Remarkable Emergence in Web3 Adoption, Stats Show Sector Expansion: Report

India has reportedly shown remarkable growth in blockchain adoption in 2023. While mostly crypto-sceptic, the tech-friendly nation now boasts over

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Mastercard, 1inch Partner to Launch New Crypto Debit Card: All You Need to Know

A new crypto debit card has entered the fintech ecosystem, programmed with the crypto-to-fiat bridge functionality. DeFi firm 1inch has

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Crypto Price Today: Bitcoin Briefly Hits $70,000 Mark, Halving-Related Volatility Keeps Market Slow

The crypto market reflected mixed sentiments on Monday, April 8 with more cryptocurrencies showing losses than profits. Bitcoin showed a

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Bitcoin Miners Begin Token Offloading Hoping to Retain Profits Before Upcoming Halving

The Bitcoin ecosystem is gearing up for its fourth halving event, slated to take place in the next two weeks.

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Bitcoin Breaches $70,000 Before Receding to $67,700, Market Under Mild Volatility

The crypto chart reflected gains next to most cryptocurrencies on Tuesday, March 26. Bitcoin stepped into the trading arena on

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Bitcoin Steps into April with Small Gains, Altcoins See Slight Relief from Volatility

The crypto sector underwent tremendous ups and downs in the month of March, with Bitcoin reaching an all-new high of

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Bitcoin Slips Below Crucial $67,000 Level, Crypto Market Sees Bearish Turn in Last 24 Hours

The last 24 hours brought reductions in the prices of majority cryptocurrencies as the crypto market took what experts are

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Bitcoin, Ether Register Losses as Market Volatility Continues to Shadow Price Charts

The volatile element of the crypto sector is nowhere near its end as several cryptocurrencies are still struggling to find

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Google Files Lawsuits Against Chinese Nationals for Promoting Fraudulent Crypto Apps on Play Store: Report

Google is taking a conscious approach towards identifying risky apps being promoted on its Play Store. In a fresh development,

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RBI Proposes Support for CBDC Distribution via Non-Bank Payment Operators

Several countries, including India, are expanding central bank digital currency (CBDC) trials, hoping to integrate then with their existing financial

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Crypto Price Today: Bitcoin Price Plunge Continues, Most Cryptocurrencies Hit by Losses

The crypto market volatility is only getting heated up by the day but is also spelling losses for majority altcoins

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Meta Records 16 Percent Uptick in 2023 Annual Revenue, Metaverse Unit Still Under Loss

Mark Zuckerberg, the chief of Meta (previously Facebook) recently disclosed revenue details about the company’s last quarter. Meta clocked a

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‘Growing Strong in India’: Shiba Inu Said to Be Top Traded Memecoin on WazirX in March

The month of March proved to be quite the lucrative period for the overall cryptocurrency sector. While Bitcoin attained its

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CoinDCX, Mesh Partner to Let Users Integrate DeFi Wallets from Within its App

CoinDCX, the Indian crypto exchange platform, has decided to let its users integrate DeFi wallets from within its platform. The

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China Launches Public Blockchain Platform Despite Unfriendly Crypto Stance

China is accelerating efforts to establish a massive blockchain network, despite its strict anti-crypto stance. The goal is to allow

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Binance Establishes First Ever Board of Directors Amid Legal Issues: Details

The recent few years have not been smooth sailing for Binance, which has time and again found itself surrounded by

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Crypto Bull Run Spikes Number of Web3-Focussed Funds as Startups Swarm for Funding, Guidance

The crypto market valuation, for the first time since 2021, is close to its last all-time high of $3 trillion

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Biktub, Thailand’s Biggest Crypto Exchange, Hiring Advisers for 2025 IPO

Bitkub Capital Group Holdings, the owner of Thailand’s biggest crypto exchange, is planning an initial public offering for 2025, Chief

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Bitcoin, Ether ETNs to Launch on London Stock Exchange, Here’s What That Means

The UK, in another crypto-friendly development, has decided to merge its traditional regulated market with crypto. Starting May 28, the

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Bitcoin, Ether Trade Sideways, Most Altcoins Register Price Dips Amid Industry Turmoil

Majority cryptocurrencies registered losses on Thursday, March 28 in the aftermath of industry players like Binance, Coinbase, and KuCoin facing

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Sam Bankman-Fried Sentenced to 25 Years for Multi-Billion Dollar FTX Fraud

Sam Bankman-Fried was sentenced to 25 years in prison by a judge on Thursday for stealing $8 billion (roughly Rs. 66,678

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Bitcoin Hovers Over $67,000, Ether and Solana Manage to See Gains Despite Ongoing Slowdown

Bitcoin on Friday, March 29 saw a loss of 0.18 percent. The value of Bitcoin, at the time of writing

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FATF Upset, Worried About Nations Being Slow in Regulating Crypto: Details

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has expressed concerns that not many nations have implemented the rules it had laid

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Google to Show Token Balances in Wallets Running on Bitcoin, Polygon, Fantom Blockchains

Google, in a crypto-supportive move, has decided to show balances of crypto wallets through a simple Google search. The balance

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KuCoin Failed to Comply With Money Laundering Rules, Used for $9 Billion in Suspect Crypto Trades, US Says

US prosecutors charged KuCoin, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, and two of its founders for failing to comply

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Bitcoin-Backed Velar to Launch Native Token Via ByBit, Lauds India for Quick Tech Adoption

Velar, a Bitcoin-powered liquidity protocol, has announced the launch of its native token that also goes by the same name.

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Crypto Price Today: Losses Strike Bitcoin, Ether as Market Awaits US’ Final GDP Announcement

Majority of the popular cryptocurrencies are trading in losses as of Wednesday, March 27. Bitcoin on Wednesday registered a price

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Binance Banned in Philippines, Firm’s Controversy in Nigeria Add to its Troubles

At a time when cryptocurrencies are snapping out of a two-year slumber period to sprint on a bull run, the

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Hong Kong Continues Clampdown on Fraudulent, Unregistered Crypto Exchanges

Hong Kong is continuing its efforts to regulate crypto exchanges and crack down on those that are fraudulent and unregistered

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SWIFT Plans to Launch New Central Bank Digital Currency Platform Within Next Two Years

Global bank messaging network SWIFT is planning a new platform in the next one to two years to connect the

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MicroStrategy’s X Account Hacked, Over $440,000 Estimated Stolen Via Fake $MSTR Airdrop Links

MicroStrategy, a pro-Bitcoin business intelligence firm, is not airdropping any crypto token represented as MSTR. In the early hours of

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Bitcoin Value Remains Pinned Around $66,000, Small Gains Hit Ether, Solana

Majority crypto assets underwent price fluctuations over the weekend after the US decided to not revise or lower interest rates.

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Bitcoin Value Sees Notable Spike, Most Altcoins Shrug Off Volatile Phase of Price Correction

A number of cryptocurrencies seem to be getting back on the profit track, after seeing a brief period of price

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OKX Exits India’s Crypto Space Failing to Meet Legal Requirements

India has tightened its noose around crypto-related businesses, mandating sector firms to comply with certain legal requirements. Failing to comply

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Solana Blockchain Beats Ethereum on Popularity Quotient, Memecoins Contribute

Crypto enthusiasts are seemingly taking advantage of the ongoing bull run, generating major activities across blockchain networks. The eco-friendly Solana

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Coinbase Plans to Launch Futures Trading for Dogecoin, Lauds Memecoin’s Transition Over Years

Coinbase is seemingly exploring ways to add more services to its portfolio that makes people reach its platform and engage

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BlackRock Files With SEC to Offer Fund With Tokenization Firm Securitize

BlackRock Inc. is preparing to offer a fund through a partnership with digital-asset specialist Securitize, making it the latest Wall

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Bitcoin Retreats to $62,000, Ether Drops to $3,100 as Crypto Market Sees Notable Slowdown

The overall crypto market, after witnessing a bull run earlier this month, is presently undergoing some notable volatility. Bitcoin on

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Polygon Labs Team With Immutable, King River Capital to Announce Inevitable Games Fund

The Web3 gaming sector is on the cusp of going mainstream with notable game publishers now shifting their focus towards

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Bitcoin Grabs Attention of World’s Largest Pension Fund Based in Japan

Bitcoin, the most expensive asset of the crypto sector, is seemingly grabbing the attention of Japan’s pension fund. The largest

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Changpeng Zhao Announces New Project ‘Giggle Academy’ Despite Potential Legal Uncertainty

After maintaining a distance from the social networking space, Binance founder and former CEO Changpeng Zhao seems to be on

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Dubai-Based Economic Freezone DIFC Gets Rules to Govern Web3 Firms: All Details Here

Dubai, the emerging global hotspot for Web3 activities and businesses, has taken another crucial step to make things more lucrative

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Metaverse to Supercharge Upcoming Industrial Revolution: World Economic Forum

The metaverse technology, that creates hyper-realistic virtual ecosystems, is grabbing the attention from the manufacturing sector in the US. This

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Crypto Price Today: Bitcoin Maintains Value Above $63,000 Over the Weekend, Loss Strikes SOL, USDT

Bitcoin, in these last two weeks, has shown an unprecedented rally in its price owing to massive inflows in BTC

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Bitcoin, Ether Chase New All-Time Highs Despite Incurring Small Losses, Market Stays Volatile

Bitcoin on Monday, March 11 registered a loss of one percent. The most expensive cryptocurrency in existence, Bitcoin is presently

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Explained: Hashed Timelock Contracts in Blockchain Applications

Cryptocurrencies, the unconventional newbie in the world of finance, is laced with hidden or lesser-known features that when put to

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Ethereum’s Dencun Upgrade Expected to Dramatically Lower Costs for Layer 2 Blockchains

Using the world’s most commercially successful blockchain ecosystem is about to get much cheaper after the latest software upgrade of

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Bitcoin, Ether Record Big Drops, Overall Crypto Chart Reflects Losses

The overall crypto price chart saw losses on Friday, March 15. Bitcoin, that had been rallying for days, was hit

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‘Cannot Be Currencies’: FM Nirmala Sitharaman Spells India’s Stance on Crypto

The Web3 sector in India is currently under regulatory maintenance, with the government gradually deploying rules to safeguard the finances

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Crypto Price Today: Bitcoin Value Currently Over $73,000, Ether Volatile After Dencun Upgrade

Bitcoin on Thursday, March 14 minted a gain of 1.75 percent. The price of Bitcoin, at the time of writing,

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IRCTC Unveils NFT Tickets for Lucknow-Delhi Tejas Trains as Holi-Themed Digital Souvenirs

The digital assets industry in India marked a landmark day on March 13 after the NFT sector got a straightforward

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‘If Our Regulated Markets Can’t Compete With Crypto…’: SEBI Chief Addresses Investor Migration Concerns

With the advent and now visible growth of cryptocurrencies, traditional market practices are looking at an urgent revamp around the

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CoinDCX Launches KnowBitcoin Campaign to Fight ‘No Bitcoin’ Sentiment, Offers BTC Rewards

The crypto sector is currently undergoing a bull run, with Bitcoin trading at its all-time high of over $71,733 (roughly

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Crypto Price Today: Bitcoin Hits New All-Time High, Price Exceeds $71,700 for First Time

Bitcoin, for the first time since its inception in 2009, impressively spiked to a trading price of $71,733 (roughly Rs.

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Sony Hints at ‘Super Fungible Tokens’ in Latest Patent Application: All You Need to Know

Sony is trying to carve a new niche within the NFT sector, as hinted by the company’s recent patent application.

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Mudrex Opens BTC ETF Investments for Indians with Minimum Commitment of $5,000

Members of India’s crypto community can now invest in spot Bitcoin ETFs (exchange-traded funds) through Mudrex. The Indian crypto investment