Why is #DogeCoinToTheMoon trending? What is #BitcoinCrash? What's driving the whole crypto craze? Is it worth investing your real money? Or is it a risky gamble? On Gravitas Plus, Palki Sharma has a checklist you must not miss.

Gravitas Plus: Bitcoin, Cryptocurrency & Blockchain- What's driving the craze?

Meme-based cryptocurrency Dogecoin fell on Tuesday after hitting an all-time high in a wild session that saw supporters of the token once considered a parody use hashtags to fuel a rally until it lost steam.

Dogecoin cryptocurrency slumps after hashtag-fueled surge to record high

Cryptocurrency market’s total value touched $2 trillion for the first time ever this week as companies continue to offer recognition to such modes of transactions.

Cryptocurrency market value crosses $2 trillion mark for first time

Major payments platform Visa announced that it will allow the use of cryptocurrency USD Coin to settle transactions on its network in a move to promote digital currencies and bitcoin.

World Business Watch: Visa to open payment option on Crypto platforms

More than 4,000 cryptocurrencies exist. Are they the future of money or just fringe players? Why is India looking to ban cryptocurrency? Let's understand the pros and cons. WION Wideangle takes you inside the world of cryptocurrencies

WionWideangle | Cryptocurrency: India's digital dilemma

Bitcoin continued its record-breaking run on Saturday as it briefly rose above USD 60,000 for the first time on Saturday. The most popular virtual currency hit the new high with increasing backing from corporate heavyweights.

Bitcoin goes past USD 60,000 for first time

US Justice Department has charged 3 North Korean military intelligence officials over cyberattacks to steal $1.3 billion in cryptocurrency. The three, who are not in custody, are also accused of deploying malicious cryptocurrency programs.

US charges 3 North Korean hackers over $1.3 bn cryptocurrency attacks

Cryptocurrency Bitcoin on Tuesday rose above $50,000 for the first time ever. The record high stood at $50,602, and has risen by 72 per cent this year. Most of the gains were recorded after Tesla, the carmaking giant said that it had bought $1.

Bitcoin rises above $50,000 for the first time ever

India will go ahead with a complete ban on investment in cryptocurrencies, while providing existing investors a transition period to exit their holdings. Cryptocurrency isn’t fiat currency backed by the Reserve Bank of India and its usage in all forms will be banned through the new law that will be introduced in Parliament.

India mulls Bitcoin ban, existing investors to get transition period

According to reports, India will impose a complete ban on cryptocurrencies, according to one estimate 7 million investors hold cryptocurrencies in India worth more than 1 billion dollars. Does this mean the end of the road for cryptocurrencies in India? Not really, the bill may include certain exceptions. Wion brings more details.

Will India launch its own Cryptocurrency? | India Mulls Bitcoin Ban

Bitcoin jumped 14 per cent in Friday to attain two-week high after Tesla chief Elon Musk tagged the cryptocurrency on Twitter. Elon Musk has tagged the cryptocurrency in his Twitter biography.

Bitcoin jumps 14 per cent to two-week high after Elon Musk tag

Bitcoin slumped 10% on Thursday to the lowest point in last 10 day. The cryptocurrency has retreated further from record highs as traders increasingly cite fears of tighter US regulation.

Bitcoin falls 10 per cent to a 10-day low

The FBI announced Monday the arrest of a professed supporter of Al-Qaeda who was planning to target members of the US military and their families with a bomb attack on a July 4 parade in Cleveland, Ohio.

Man to lose USD 240 million worth bitcoins if he gets password wrong

Digital currency Bitcoin extended its record smashing rally on Friday topping more than $40,000, double the value from a little more than three years ago. The digital currency has climbed more than 700% from a March 12 closing low.

Just five days after passing $30,000, Bitcoin tops $40,000

Is Bitcoin the new gold? The world's most popular currency soared to a record high of $34,800 on Tuesday. But who created Bitcoin? Who controls it? Is it backed by any govt? How does one use it?

Gravitas: Is Bitcoin the new gold?

Digital currency is the future with Bitcoin, Ethereum, Z-cash, and Stellar lumens at the fore, among many. On Tuesday, the world's most popular cryptocurrency - Bitcoin soared to a record high of 34,800 dollars in Asia, marking an 800% surge since mid-March 2019.

Bitcoin: All questions about the growing cryptocurrency - answered!

China has begun rolling out its digital yuan currency. Reported first by CNBC, e-commerce firm JD dot com had become the first online platform which accepts digital yuan.

China: Digital yuan worth $3 million now being rolled out, marking a global first

Lets now move to the world of Cryptocurrency as its 2020 rally steamed ahead, boosted by increased demand from both institutional and retail investors. Bitcoin soared to a record high against the dollar on yesterday.

Bitcoin surges to all-time records in 2020

Homing in on an all-time high of just under $20,000, Bitcoin hit $19,000 on Tuesday for the first time in nearly three years. The world’s most popular cryptocurrency was last up 3.

Bitcoin cryptocurrency near record high, hits $19,000 for first time in three years

Bitcoin soared to its highest level since December 2017 as the asset’s perceived quality as a hedge against inflation and expectations of mainstream acceptance lured institutional and retail demand.

World Business Watch: Bitcoin hits nearly three year peak | Highest level reached since Dec 2017

The United States Justice Department recently seized thousands of bitcoins amounting up to over $1 billion, marking the largest haul related to the crypto-currency.

US seizes bitcoins worth $1billion, the largest cryptocurrency haul in history

Bitcoin continued its weeks-long surge rising more than 8% to pass $15,000 for the first time since January 2018 amid post-election volatility.

World Business Watch: Bitcoin hits highest level since Jan 2018 amid post-election volatility

Financial authority in the UK on Tuesday banned some cryptocurrency-based products in order to safeguard retail consumers. From next year, firms in UK will not be able to sell, market or distribute products that track prices of crypto-assets.

Cryptocurrency products banned in UK after year-long review

A Chinese hacker group called APT41 has been charged by the US Justice Department after the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Microsoft caught two of the hackers in a combined effort.

Chinese hacker group, APT41, dupe companies in Malaysia and China

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