Google to Update Its Crypto Ads Policy in the UK Starting January 15: All Details
The UK is intensifying oversight of cryptocurrency-related advertisements. To align with the country’s crypto advertising regulations, Google is updating its advertising policies this month. UK...
CSharpCorner Launches Blockchain Initiative to Connect Software Professionals With Recruiters: Details
CSharpCorner, a global platform for software developers, has embraced Web3 technology to provide authentic verification for job seekers in the IT industry. Earlier this week,...
Tether Backs Arcanum Capital’s Web3 Fund With $2 Million Investment
Tether, the blockchain firm which issues the USDT stablecoin, has forayed into a new branch of Web3 before 2024 ends. The company has poured in...
Crypto Price Today: Bitcoin Trades at $92,000, Most Altcoins See Losses on Last Day of 2024
The overall crypto price chart indicated a slowed market momentum on Tuesday, December 31. After marking a stellar December with a new all-time high of...
RBI Shares Observations Around Tokenisation, Crypto in Financial Stability Report 2024
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released its Financial Stability Report for 2024 on December 30. In the report, the apex bank shared its observations...
Dubai-Based Bybit Faces Regulatory Action in Malaysia Over Alleged Unlicensed Operations
Malaysia, which has been actively cracking down on illegal crypto operations, has issued a notice to the Bybit crypto exchange. The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC)...
Crypto Scammers Are Reportedly Posing as Job Recruiters to Circulate Malware
Malicious crypto scammers have been found to be fishing for their victims posing as job recruiters online. Popular cyber investigator Taylor Monahan, who goes by...
Crypto Price Today: Bitcoin Stabilises at $93,000 After Market Correction, Losses Strike Most Altcoins
The crypto price charts reflected more losses than profits next to most cryptocurrencies on Monday, December 30. Bitcoin incurred a price dip of under a...
MicroStrategy Secures Nasdaq-100 Inclusion After Bitcoin-Fuelled Stock Surge
MicroStrategy will be added to the tech-heavy Nasdaq-100 Index, the exchange operator said on Friday, following a meteoric surge in the shares of the bitcoin...
What is Hong Kong’s Stablecoins Bill and How Could It Become Law?
Hong Kong is moving swiftly to regulate stablecoins, signalling their potential integration into the region’s financial systems. Regulators have drafted a ‘Stablecoins Bill’ that sets...
Crypto Price Today: Bitcoin Sees Price Dip, Joins Most Cryptocurrencies in a Market-Wide Correction
The cryptocurrency market chart displayed widespread losses on Friday, December 27, with most major cryptocurrencies facing declines. Bitcoin, the most prominent cryptocurrency, saw its value...
MBBS Student Held Over Alleged Transfer of Rs. 8 Lakh in Crypto to Chinese Nationals After Cyber Fraud
Police have arrested a 23-year-old MBBS student in Madhya Pradesh’s Indore for sending around Rs. 8 lakh of cyber fraud money to a gang of...
Russia is Using Bitcoin in Foreign Trade, Finance Minister Says
Russian companies have begun using Bitcoin and other digital currencies in international payments following legislative changes that allowed such use in order to counter Western...
Crypto Price Today: Bitcoin Hits and Recedes From $106,000 Mark, Most Altcoins Trade in Gains
The crypto market is seeing record gains as Bitcoin’s upward momentum continues to create new benchmarks. Over the weekend, BTC spiked to its new all-time...
Delhi, Bengaluru Led Crypto Adoption in India in 2024, Memecoins Garnered Attention: CoinSwitch
CoinSwitch has published an in-depth analysis of India’s crypto trends for the year, revealing that Shiba Inu, Dogecoin, and Pepecoin gained significant popularity. The report...
Nokia Could Be Developing a Digital Asset Encryption Device, Patent Filing Suggests
Finnish telecom giant Nokia could be looking to deepen its presence in the Web3 space. The company has reportedly applied for a patent related to...
India’s Need for Pro-Crypto Banking, Roadmap for Base: Interview with Coinbase’s Jessse Pollak
India, securing the top position on Chainalysis’ Global Crypto Adoption Index for the second consecutive year in 2024, has earned widespread recognition for its vibrant...
Donald Trump Appoints Bo Hines as Executive Director of US Crypto Council: All You Need to Know
US President-elect Donald Trump, who pledged during his campaign to position the country as the “crypto capital of the planet,” is already making strides toward...
Crypto Price Today: Bitcoin Price Above $95,500, Altcoins Regain Profit After Correction
As we enter the final week of 2024, most cryptocurrencies have registered gains on the price charts. Bitcoin showed a gain of over one percent...
After Kraken, Binance Sued by ASIC in Australia: Here’s Why
Australia appears to be auditing the operations of crypto exchanges to protect its citizens from financial risks. In a recent development, Binance has come under...
Losses from Crypto Hacks Jumped to $2.2 Billion in 2024: Chainalysis
Funds stolen by hacking cryptocurrency platforms surged 21 percent from a year ago to $2.2 billion (roughly Rs. 18,710) in 2024, a report from blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis showed on Thursday. The...
WazirX Restructuring Plan Heads to Court in January; Risk of Liquidation If Rejected
WazirX users affected by the July hacking incident may face a longer wait for clarity on compensation. In a recent update, Zettai announced plans to...
SOL Price Prediction; New Gem on the Block Aims to Eclipse Polkadot—Is Solana Next?
SOL price predictions remain bullish even in the middle of a market-wide sell-off following the move by the Federal Reserve to halt rate cuts in...
Worldcoin Ordered to Delete All Iris Scanning Data From Users in Spain, Germany
Regulators in Spain and Germany have cracked down on World (formerly Worldcoin), the project led by OpenAI founder Sam Altman, directing it to delete iris...
Crypto Price Today: Bitcoin Falls to $97,000, Most Altcoins See Losses
The overall crypto price chart saw major losses on Friday, December 20. Bitcoin registered a dip of 4.08 percent in the last 24 hours. At...
Chainalysis Acquires Web3 Security Firm Hexagate to Advance Strategic Growth Objectives
Chainalysis, a blockchain data firm, plans to shift its focus from investigating Web3 violations to preventing them. This week, the US-based company announced its acquisition...
Ripple Debuts RLUSD Stablecoin with Former RBI Chief Raghuram Rajan on Advisory Board
Following Donald Trump’s win in the 47th US elections, the crypto industry has seen a rise in valuation, anticipating pro-crypto reforms in the coming months....
Binance Wallet Gets New ‘Alpha’ Feature that Spotlights Early-Stage Crypto Tokens: Details
The crypto sector currently hosts over 2.4 million tokens, according to CoinMarketCap, leaving investors often uncertain about the legitimacy of their choices. Addressing this challenge,...
Crypto Price Today: Bitcoin Hits New All-Time High of $108,000 Before Pulling Back; Altcoins Mostly in Red
The overall crypto market witnessed price correction across most cryptocurrencies over the last 24 hours. Bitcoin on Wednesday, December 18 registered a loss of 2.60...
Vishvasya Blockchain Stack Being Used to Verify Apps, Property Transactions: MoS IT
The Vishvasya Blockchain Technology Stack. that was unveiled back in September, is now being implemented across an array of sectors. The development was recently disclosed...
Government Has No Specific Timeline to Finalise Virtual Digital Assets Regulation: MoS Finance
The government has no specific timeline in sight to introduce new regulations for virtual digital assets (VDAs) in India, according to Minister of State (MoS)...
India Blockchain Alliance Partners With RAK-DAO to Promote Cooperation in Web3
India’s Web3-focussed non-government groups are stepping up efforts to establish international partnerships. On Monday, the India Blockchain Alliance (IBA) announced a partnership with UAE’s free...
Meta’s Motivo AI Model Could Deliver More Lifelike Digital Avatars: Here’s How it Works
Meta is researching and developing new AI models, that could have potential uses in Web3 applications. The Facebook parent firm has released an AI model...
Racial Bias in Web3, Blockchain Boom in Indian Entreprises: Interview With Polygon’s Sandeep Nailwal
Polygon, the eco-friendly blockchain ecosystem that was co-founded by three Indian technology enthusiasts in Mumbai in 2017, was valued at $20 billion (roughly Rs. 1,69,744...
Telegram Groups Emerge as Entry Points for Crypto Scammers, Warn Security Firms
The crypto craze has gained significant traction within Telegram, fuelled by the platform’s introduction of mini Web3 games for in-app entertainment. However, this surge in...
US President-Elect Donald Trump Says US Will ‘Do Something Great With Crypto’ at NYSE
US President-elect Donald Trump opened the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on Thursday. While addressing the traders at the NYSE, Trump hinted at the implementation...
Bank of England’s Prudential Regulation Authority Directs UK Firms to Disclose Crypto Exposure Status
The Bank of England (BoE) is trying to get the sense of how local businesses are viewing and engaging with cryptocurrencies in the UK. In...
RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das Highlights India’s Progress on CBDCs in Farewell Address: Key Insights
Shaktikanta Das, who assumed office as the 25th Governor of the Reserve Bank of India in December 2018, concluded his six-year tenure this week. In...
Kraken Fined in Australia for Legal Violations Resulting in Financial Losses to Citizens
Australia has been tightening its regulatory oversight across various sectors. In the latest development, the country has imposed a $5.1 million fine (roughly Rs. 43...
Crypto Price Today: Bitcoin Surges Past $100,000 as Market Momentum Builds
Bitcoin on Thursday, December 12 reached the price point of $101,014 (roughly Rs. 85.7 lakh) on global exchanges. At the time of writing, data by...
Binance and Circle Partner in Bid to Boost USDC Stabecoin Adoption
Crypto exchange Binance has joined forces with USDC-issuer Circle to expand the stablecoin ecosystem globally. The companies announced the development along the sidelines of the...
Crypto Price Today: Bitcoin Price Hovers Over $97,000 Amid Volatile Altcoin Market
The cryptocurrency market has entered a phase of price correction, experts shared with Gadgets360. On Wednesday, December 11, Bitcoin recorded a modest gain of 0.85...
WazirX Hack: Zettai Requests Court Approval to Present Restructuring Plan for Creditor Vote
Zettai, the Singapore-registered entity overseeing the WazirX crypto exchange in India, is seeking to engage with its creditors following the July hack that resulted in...
Mastercard Partners with Floki Inu to Launch Debit Card Ahead of Holiday Season
Global payments leader Mastercard is deepening its expansion into cryptocurrency services with a new partnership. In its latest move, the US-based company has teamed up...
Cardano Foundation Partners Dubai-Based SEE Institute to Introduce Diploma in Sustainable Blockchain
Cardano Foundation has reportedly teamed up with Dubai-based SEE Institute to create and integrate eco-friendly blockchain solutions into existing systems around supply-chain management, governance, and...
Crypto Price Today: Bitcoin Trades at Over $99,000, Altcoins Swing Sideways as Market Remains Volatile
The crypto market seems to have stepped into a period of price correction after Bitcoin exceeded the price point of $100,000 (roughly Rs. 84 lakh)...
Markets with Evolving Web3 Regulations Offer Exciting Opportunities: Ryan Sungho Kim at IBW 2024
The Web3 regulatory landscape is preparing for significant reform, driven by Donald Trump’s shift in stance on the crypto industry. With Bitcoin surpassing $100,000 (roughly...
Bitcoin Storms Above $100,000 as Bets on US President-Elect Donald Trump Fuel Crypto Euphoria
Bitcoin catapulted above $100,000 (roughly Rs. 84.67 lakh) for the first time on Thursday, a milestone hailed even by sceptics as a coming-of-age for digital...
India Blockchain Week Returns to Bengaluru, Sparks Dialogue on Security Gaps and Self Custody
India’s Web3 industry leaders have gathered in Bengaluru to discuss the digital renaissance driven by blockchain-based fintech. On Wednesday, December 4, Web3 venture capital firm...
Bitcoin’s Push Toward $100,000 Runs Into a Wall of Resistance
Bitcoin bulls are starting to express some doubts after what seemed like an inevitable march toward a record high price of $100,000 loses momentum. “While...
BRICS’ Move to Introduce Digital Assets Platform for De-Dollarisation Sparks Criticism from Trump
The BRICS nations are planning to launch a digital assets platform for internal cross-border settlements, a move that seems to have angered the US President-elect...
Bharat Web3 Association Announces New ‘ABCD’ Initiative Focussed on Web3 Security
Bharat Web3 Association (BWA), India’s non-governmental Web3 advisory body, is taking a step to act on the growing cybersecurity threats looming large over the crypto...
Crypto Price Today: Bitcoin Retains Pricing Over $96,000; Ripple Overtakes Solana as 4th Largest Altcoin
Bitcoin on Monday, December 2 showed a minor gain of 0.35 percent on the global price chart. Over the weekend, the most expensive crypto asset...
US Court Reverses Sanctions Against Tornado Cash: All You Need to Know
The cryptocurrency sector, currently valued at $3.31 trillion (approximately Rs. 2,79,67,613 crore), remains a niche market striving to establish its place in the global economy....
Security Firm GoPlus Launches Web3-Focussed Extension on Chrome, Edge Browsers
Web3 security firm GoPlus has introduced a dedicated browser extension to enhance safety for the Web3 community. Based in the British Virgin Islands, the company...
Crypto’s ‘Middle Child’ Ethereum Flounders as Rivals Gain Ground
Ethereum faces pressing questions over its direction as a rejigged user experience saps activity and fees, stoking uncertainty about whether the blockchain will continue to...
Taiwan Aligns with India, Japan on AML Regulations for Crypto Businesses, Accelerates Registration Deadline
Taiwan is taking regulatory steps to govern its growing crypto sector. In a recent move, the country has made compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) laws...
Crypto Price Today: Bitcoin Fluctuates Between $94,000 and $96,000; Altcoins Show Mixed Trends
The cryptocurrency market showcased mixed movements on Friday, November 29. Bitcoin saw a slight uptick, gaining less than one percent on international exchanges. According to...
Russia Approves Tax Bill on Cryptocurrency Transactions Amid BTC Boom: Details
President Vladimir Putin’s government is swiftly moving to regulate the crypto sector amid Bitcoin’s historic boom. In a recent development, the Federation Council, Russia’s Upper...
Crypto Price Today: Bitcoin Undergoes Price Correction, Sees Slight Dip Alongside Most Altcoins
The cryptocurrency market has entered a phase of price correction following a sustained upward rally in recent weeks. On Wednesday, November 27, Bitcoin registered a...
Dogecoin Foundation Seeks Funding to Develop ‘Dogebox’: Details
The Dogecoin Foundation is looking to raise funding now that the re-election of Donald Trump as the US President has rallied the crypto market to...
Trump Media Files for ‘TruthFi’ Trademark, Hinting at Expansion into Web3
Bitcoin has shot up to its historical high of $98,000 (roughly Rs. 82 lakh) following the election of Donald Trump as the 47th president of...
Ernst & Young Introduces Metaverse, AI to Its Hiring Process With New eVe Platform
Ernst & Young (EY), one of the ‘Big Four’ consultancy firms, has integrated the metaverse element from Web3 into its hiring process. The London based...
Lutnick’s Cantor in Talks With Tether About $2 Billion Bitcoin Lending Project
Howard Lutnick is moving to strengthen his alliance with one of the most important and controversial names in the digital-asset business: Tether Holdings. Lutnick is...
Crypto Price Today: Bitcoin Hits New All Time High of $81,000, Market Highly Volatile
The crypto market has experienced significant volatility since November 5, following the election of Donald Trump as the 47th President of the US. Bitcoin has...
Bitcoin Touches Record High, Sets Sights on $100,000
Bitcoin touched a fresh record high on Friday, with its sights set firmly on the $100,000 barrier (roughly Rs. 84.4 lakh), in a stellar rally...
Bitget Crypto Wallet and Foresight Ventures Invest $20 Million in Telegram Mini Apps
Telegram’s Mini Apps initiative has secured substantial funding to advance its integration of Web3 technologies into the messaging platform. Bitget Wallet and Foresight Ventures have...
Five Charged in US for Crypto Hacking Spree Using ‘Scattered Spider’ Method: Details
The US authorities have charged five individuals with hacking multiple businesses and stealing $11 million (roughly Rs. 92.8 crore) using the Scattered Spider technique. The...
Bitcoin Price Crosses $92,000 to Record High, Ethereum Follows Suit
Amidst the ongoing crypto rally, the price of Bitcoin saw a slight increase over the last 48 hours, while most altcoins have also seen their...
RBI to Roll Out eRupee CBDC Widely After Viewing Outcome or Impact: Report
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is working with multiple national lenders on advanced trials of the eRupee central bank digital currency (CBDC). Despite recent...
Crypto Price Today: Bitcoin Settles Around $90,500 Mark as Prices of Ether and Other Altcoins Rise
Cryptocurrency price charts around the world looked green on Monday, as the prices of most digital assets continued to rise. Bitcoin clocked gains of around...
Goldman Sachs Plans to Spin Out Blockchain-Based Digital Assets Platform : Report
Goldman Sachs is looking to venture deeper into crypto-related services. In an interaction with Bloomberg News, Global Head of Digital Assets Mathew McDermott said that...
CoinSwitch SmartInvest Service With Investment Strategies for New Crypto Investors Launched
CoinSwitch has announced a new initiative to help new crypto investors try their hand at investing in virtual digital assets. The crypto exchange said on...
FIU-Nepal Flags Rise in Crypto-Based Money Laundering; Plans to Increase Tracking, Awareness
The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) of Nepal has highlighted a rise in the misuse of crypto assets in the country. The agency, which closely monitors...
Cryptocurrency Mixer Bitcoin Fog Convicted of Crypto Money Laundering
The founder of a cryptocurrency mixing service known as Bitcoin Fog was convicted in Washington federal court of helping to launder tens of millions of...
Crypto Legislation Likely Coming Under Trump, Ex-SEC Chief Says
Congress is likely to adopt legislation governing cryptocurrencies during President-elect Donald Trump’s administration, Jay Clayton, a former top Wall Street regulator and potential political appointee,...
Crypto Price Today: Bitcoin Briefly Hits $93,000 Before Retreating Amid Price Correction
Over the past 24 hours, Bitcoin’s value briefly surged to $93,469 (roughly Rs. 78.8 lakh). However, the onset of a price correction prevented it from...
Stablecoin Issuer Tether Moves Into Tokenising Stocks and Bonds
Tether Holdings Ltd., the world’s largest digital asset company, is getting into the tokenisation of stocks, bonds, funds and commodities. The platform Hadron by Tether,...
UK to Launch Pilot for Blockchain-Based Digital Gilt Instrument: Key Details
The UK government is advancing efforts to integrate blockchain technology into its financial systems. In a recent announcement, Finance Minister Rachel Reeves revealed plans to...
EBA Establishes Stricter Oversight for Firms Handling Crypto-Assets and Payments: Details
The European Banking Authority (EBA) is ramping up its regulatory oversight of the crypto sector. In a recent development, the EBA has issued two detailed...
Coinbase Acquires Utopia Labs, Aims to Speed Up On-Chain Payments
Coinbase is actively seeking to enhance its suite of services. This week, the crypto exchange completed its acquisition of Utopia Labs, a San Francisco-based blockchain...
Crypto Taxes Generated $78 Million in Kenya, Authorities Target Over $460 Million
The financial authorities of Kenya managed to collect KES 10 billion (roughly $77.3 million or Rs. 653 crore) from VASPs in FY 2023-24. The announcement...
Crypto Price Today: Micro Losses Strike BTC, ETH Leaving Altcoins Turbulent
The crypto market is presently more unstable than usual following the election of pro-crypto Donald Trump as the 47th President of the US. Bitcoin, which...