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IAMAI-BACC noted that with 15 million users and upwards of Rs 10,000 crore held by small investors, India is among the top players globally in the crypto market.

Blockchain, Cryptocurrency Can Help Democratise Financial Services: PayPal CTO

The infrastructure we are building will not only support digital currencies, which we are already beginning to do, but the intent over time is to also support all of the central bank digital currencies as well, as a form of digital money

Cryptocurrency: The Global Currency

Ishana Sharma

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We should definitely consider bringing cryptocurrencies in the system. Even though it comes with its risks, it is a great investment in the long-run. It will benefit all, financially as well as benefit the environment. Technology has been gifted to us, and with its appropriate use, we are currently looking at a revolutionary invention which should be used to our advantage.

Trade In Cryptos: The New Digital Currency

Dr S S Mantha

Cryptocurrencies are far safer than the hard currency transactions since they use various timestamping schemes to "prove" the validity of transactions added to the blockchain ledger without the need for a trusted third party.

Coinbase IPO: Bitcoin Investors Must Expect More Government Scrutiny Of Crypto

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On Tuesday on the deVere Crypto app, Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency by market capitalisation, hit all-time highs of $64,000.

India To Propose Cryptocurrency Ban, Penalising Miners, Traders - Source

Despite government threats of a ban, transaction volumes are swelling and 8 million investors now hold 100 billion rupees ($1.4 billion) in crypto-investments, according to industry estimates.

Bitcoin Mania Triggers Fundraising Rush By Chinese Players

Cryptocurrency exchanges are banned and mining frowned upon, but there is strong official support for developing blockchain technology, which underpins cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin, but is also key to new innovations in areas such as trade finance, supply chain management and anti-counterfeiting.

Cryptocurrency Trading Volumes Spike 17% In February - Cryptocompare

The embrace of cryptocurrencies by the likes of Tesla Inc and Mastercard Inc drove bitcoin to a record high of $58,354 and a $1 trillion market capitalisation last month.

Wall Street Slides On Tech Sell-Off, Other World Stocks Flat

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The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 119.98 points, or 0.38%, to 31,271.54, the S&P 500 lost 50.51 points, or 1.31%, to 3,819.78 and the Nasdaq Composite dropped 361.04 points, or 2.7%, to 12,997.75.

Bitcoin Rises 5% To $50,942.58

Bitcoin, the world's biggest and best-known cryptocurrency, has risen 83.7% from the year's low of $27,734 on Jan. 4.

Analysis-Crypto Tears: Bitcoin Miners Face Blame For Abkhazia Energy Crisis

The power cuts have highlighted the energy cost of cryptocurrencies at a time when global interest in virtual cash is booming and bitcoin, the original and most popular virtual currency, is gaining acceptance among mainstream investors.

Bitcoin Extends Retreat From Record High To Hit Lowest In 20 Days

Major firms such as BNY Mellon, asset manager BlackRock Inc and credit card giant Mastercard Inc have backed cryptocurrencies.

Bitcoin Falls Over 6% To Lowest In Two Weeks

The world's biggest cryptocurrency slumped as low as $44,451 before recovering some of its losses. It was last trading down 1.3% at $46,588.

Will Crypto Bubble Grow Or Burst Amidst The Bitcoin Rise?