China to allow more banks to handle digital yuan, sources sayThe push to put the digital yuan into the real economy has been slow so far since its launch in 2019, with most retail customers already ab...
20 Mar, 2026, 04.40 PM IST
Pakistan's planned long-range ballistic missiles capable of striking US: Tulsi GabbardUS intelligence reports Pakistan's missile advancements pose a threat. Long-range ballistic missile development could include intercontinen...
19 Mar, 2026, 06.34 PM IST
Jane Street's troubles shift from Nifty Bank to crypto. Is a bigger storm brewing?Jane Street faces a lawsuit for alleged insider trading linked to the TerraUSD and Luna collapse. The firm denies the claims, calling them ...
26 Feb, 2026, 10.12 PM IST
Crypto money-laundering hit $82 billion in 2025, researchers sayMoney launderers received at least $82 billion in cryptocurrencies last year, up sharply from $10 billion in 2020, driven in part by fast g...
27 Jan, 2026, 11.10 PM IST
Govt blocks access for 242 betting, gambling sitesIndia has blocked over 242 illegal betting and gambling websites. This action follows the passage of the Online Gaming Act last year. The g...
16 Jan, 2026, 11.23 PM IST
Itch to bet: Cryptos crawl into real money games bypassing banks, leave no trailSpurred by a penchant for betting, they are placing cryptocurrencies, instead of cash, with offshore bookmakers incorporated in Curacao, a ...
23 Oct, 2025, 05.44 AM IST
EU brings forward ban on Russia LNG import under POTUS pressureThe EU is considering an earlier ban on Russian LNG imports, moving the date to January 1, 2027, potentially influenced by pressure from US...
19 Sep, 2025, 11.23 PM IST
BCCI looks for new jersey sponsor to take guard at the creaseThe BCCI seeks a new lead sponsor for the national cricket team after Dream11's exit due to the government's ban on money-based gaming. Wit...
03 Sep, 2025, 01.25 AM IST
Added to a random WhatsApp group? New Safety feature warns you before you join in; here is everything you need to knowWhatsApp has introduced a 'safety overview' feature to combat scams by alerting users when added to unfamiliar groups by unknown contacts. ...
08 Aug, 2025, 08.52 AM IST
Crypto sector breaches $4 trillion in market value during pivotal weekThe crypto sector's market value hit $4 trillion on Friday, according to CoinGecko, marking a milestone that reflects its shift from a nasc...
20 Jul, 2025, 11.47 AM IST
Norway plans temporary ban on power-intensive cryptocurrency miningNorway plans a temporary ban on new crypto mining data centres using power-intensive tech to conserve electricity for other industries. The...
20 Jun, 2025, 03.04 PM IST
Hong Kong eyes crypto derivatives, margin lending in digital asset pushHong Kong's financial secretary Paul Chan on Wednesday said the city's regulators have issued nine digital asset trading platform licences,...
19 Feb, 2025, 12.22 PM IST
Eric Trump’s tax-free proposal: What It means for global crypto marketEric Trump proposed a 0% tax rate for US-based cryptocurrency projects to boost blockchain innovation, while foreign crypto companies face ...
27 Jan, 2025, 06.49 PM IST
Bitcoin in 2025: Risk or opportunity for the loyal investors?In 2025, Bitcoin is anticipated to experience significant growth influenced by retail and institutional adoption, regulatory reforms, and s...
11 Jan, 2025, 09.47 AM IST
Judge cryptocurrency by technology, and not the other way aroundBy the end of 2020, global e-commerce was growing at 19 per cent CAGR (2017–23) to reach $6.5 trillion. Digital/mobile wallets were fast be...
22 Feb, 2021, 04.00 PM IST
ETtech Morning Dispatch on Feb 12, 2021: Swiggy’s war chest against Zomato, Crypto under threat in IndiaSwiggy is in talks to close a $700-800 million funding round, even as Zomato IPO plans take shape. Contours of India’s Cryptocurrency Bill ...
12 Feb, 2021, 07.49 AM IST
Cryptos back in currency. But are they smart investments?According to several crypto-exchange owners, the rush of retail investors (HNIs and small retail) started after the Supreme Court lifted th...
03 Sep, 2020, 10.58 AM IST