In Indian Union Budget 2022 speech, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that India will develop and launch a digital currency. The central bank of the country, Reserve Bank of India, will come up with it by 2023. It will be based on blockchain technology. It will bring clarity to the cryptocurrency world.

India's RBI to launch digital currency

A cafe in Thailand is reaping dividends after it transformed its interior from photogenic sakura trees to cryptocurrency data screens.

Cryptocurrency: Thai cafe offers coffee with a side of crypto investment

Famous Spanish artist Pablo Picasso's heirs are selling his 1,010 art pieces as non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Marina Picasso, the granddaughter of artist Pablo Picasso, and her son Florian Picasso are vaulting into 21st-century commerce and riding a fad for “crypto” assets that have taken the art and financial worlds by storm.

Heirs of Pablo Picasso selling over 1000 works of famous Spanish artist as NFTs

The dollar traded steady ahead of the US Federal Reserve's January policy meeting later this week, while bitcoin lay bruised near a six-month low hit over the weekend, hurt by a sell-off in technology stocks.

Cryptocurrencies pause after weekend battering, other currencies wait for Fed Meet

Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated on Monday that dealing with the difficulties posed by cryptocurrenices requires a worldwide commitment. "The kind of technology it is associated with, the decision taken by a single country will be insufficient to deal with its challenges.

PM Modi urges collective global effort to deal with cryptocurrencies

A new report has revealed that North Korean hackers stole $400 million in cryptocurrency in 2021. Published by blockchain data platform Chainalysis, the report said North Korean hackers had one of its most successful years on record.

North Korean hackers stole $400 million in cryptocurrency in 2021: Report

Scammers stole $14 billion in cryptocurrencies last year. Cryptocurrencies are quickly becoming a part of the mainstream. But how will governments contain the crypto criminals? Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Crypto Scammers stole $14 billion in 2021

Binance Coin, or BNB, surpassed its two larger rivals, Bitcoin and Ether, among the three largest digital assets by market capitalization. With a gain of 1,344 per cent, Binance Coin (BNB) has outperformed the three largest cryptos by market capitalization, while the Binance Smart Chain ecosystem has witnessed enormous growth in 2021, stealing some of Ethereum's market share.

This 'Altcoin' gained 1,300 % in 2021. So what is this cryptocurrency segment?

India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Monday that there were no plans to recognise Bitcoin as currency in the country. She was replying to a question in Indian Parliament.

No proposal to recognise Bitcoin as currency: Indian finance minister

A couple of Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises are not happy with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) over its decision to ban any sponsorship deals with cryptocurrency exchanges.

IPL franchises miffed after BCCI bans deals with cryptocurrency exchanges

India's proposed cryptocurrency bill has created ripples as the country has stated that it will now debating a bill on the regulation of private cryptocurrency leading to the crashing of various crypto currencies. WION in an exclusive conversation with Monika Halan Author of "Let's Talk Money" on India's crypto conundrum.

India: One of the biggest crypto markets | Monika Halan exclusive on India's crypto conundrum

India could ban all 'private cryptocurrencies' soon. Reports suggest, the centre is planning to table a cryptocurrency bill in the upcoming winter session of the parliament. Palki Sharma gets you the details.

Gravitas: India could ban all private cryptocurrencies soon; Cryptocurrency Bill to be tabled soon?

The India Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government has listed a bill for the upcoming Parliament session that reportedly seeks to prohibit all private cryptocurrencies with certain exceptions in India.

India: New digital cryptocurrcency to operate under Reserve Bank of India

What is a 'private cryptocurrency'? How many Indians use cryptocurrencies? Will the Crypto bill really get passed? Will cryptocurrencies be banned or regulated? Which other countries have taken similar steps? Palki Sharma tells you everything about India Crypto Ban.

Gravitas: India Cryptocurrency Ban: All you need to know | Private vs Public cryptocurrency

The Narendra Modi-led government has listed a bill for the upcoming Parliament session that reportedly seeks to prohibit all private cryptocurrencies in India, but with certain exceptions.

India to ban private cryptocurrencies, bill to be tabled in parliament

India: 'Cryptocurrency regulation' regulation bill could be tabled soon

Will 2021 be the year for Bitcoin? The cryptocurrency has registered a staggering rally but Bitcoin's meteoric rise comes at huge cost. It is a major energy consumer, in fact, it consumes more energy that several nations, here's a report.

Bitcoin is a major energy consumer, explaining the cryptocurrency's meteoric rise

A virtual real estate plot sold for $2.4 million worth of cryptocurrency. The buyer brought the virtual land in Decentraland which is an online platform where users can buy land and meet people.

Now, virtual real estate plot sells at record price

The real identity of the creator of bitcoin can be unveiled in an ongoing trial in Florida, as per a report published in the Wall Street Journal. The lawsuit filed by late David Kleiman's family claims him to be Satoshi Nakamoto, the name used by the presumed pseudonymous person who developed bitcoin.

Who is  Satoshi Nakamoto? Real identity of bitcoin creator could be unveiled at Florida trial, says report

After the Reserve Bank of India governor warned investors against digital currency, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a meeting on Saturday to address the concerns about the virtual currency market.

After RBI's warning against cryptocurrency, PM Modi chairs crucial meeting

Indian Prime minister chairs cryptocurrency meet

As excitement for cryptocurrency adoption and fears about inflation lend support to the asset class, Bitcoin and ether made record peaks in Asia trade on Tuesday.

World Business Watch: Bitcoin, Ethereum hit new record high, other cryptocurrencies also surge

Threat actors are promoting phoney cryptocurrency wallets and DEX platforms on Google Search in order to steal users' cryptocurrency. Scammers have utilised the new form of phishing effort that didn't use emails to steal about $500,000 in cryptocurrencies from wallets.

Cyber criminals used Google ads to steal $500,000 worth of cryptocurrency

A fatwa has been issued against cryptocurrency in Indonesia. The country's top religious body has equated it with gambling & declared it 'haram' or forbidden. Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas | Indonesia: Fatwa issued against Cryptocurrency

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