Cryptocurrency exchanges look to shift base abroadMost of the exchanges are exploring whether they could shift base to countries like Singapore, Delaware or Belarus.
09 Apr, 2018, 03.09 PM IST
RBI bans Bitcoin and other virtual currencies, investors concerned for tax duesBitcoin exchanges such as Zebpay and CoinSecure saw a spike in transaction volumes of about 40%, with about 90% of that being on the sell s...
07 Apr, 2018, 08.12 AM IST
Like internet, cryptocurrencies cannot be regulated by a central authority: Benson Samuel"If we look at the public sources, about a few hundred bitcoins are being traded on a daily basis."
28 Mar, 2018, 03.44 PM IST
RBI warns banks about crypto risks, wants higher scrutinySouth Korea and China have already clamped down on virtual currencies.
25 Jan, 2018, 07.47 AM IST
Top banks suspend accounts of major Bitcoin exchanges in IndiaThe banks have sought additional collateral from promoters of these exchanges on borrowings and have capped cash withdrawals from the few o...
20 Jan, 2018, 09.27 AM IST
Bitcoin investors look to set off gains against other trading lossesThe income tax department has issued about 5 lakh notices to Bitcoin and cryptocurrency investors.
08 Jan, 2018, 03.36 PM IST
Bitcoin Exchanges seeking clarity over levy of GSTIndia’s top seven Bitcoin exchanges, which include Zebpay, Unocoin, CoinSecure, plan to approach the Advance Authority of Ruling for clear ...
05 Jan, 2018, 10.30 AM IST
Cryptocurrency exchanges see long queuesWaiting periods for KYC registration of users have gone up from a week to 20 days.
04 Jan, 2018, 11.41 AM IST
Bitcoin bug bites jobhunters as enquiries doubleThe blockchain technology that underpins cryptocurrencies is a tech skillset that will see increasing demand in '18 & beyond, said the CEO ...
23 Dec, 2017, 07.01 AM IST
Tax dept starts probe into Bitcoin exchanges to ascertain rate they can be taxed under GSTTop execs and promoters of some Bitcoin exchanges have been asked to explain their business model and how much tax could be levied on their...
16 Dec, 2017, 09.43 AM IST
Bullish Indians rush in for a big bite of bitcoinRegistrations at leading Indian Bitcoin exchanges have doubled in recent weeks.
29 Nov, 2017, 10.33 AM IST
Cryptocurrencies' m-cap hits $100 billion on rising valueWhile Bitcoin moved up 10 per cent, Ethereum grew 7 per cent while Ripple dipped by 1.5 per cent.
07 Jun, 2017, 10.11 AM IST
'E-gold' bitcoin shines past $1,500The demonetisation drive saw a lot of users looking at alternate mode of investment, with bitcoins being sought after.
08 May, 2017, 05.27 PM IST
Blockchain startups welcome govt move to constitute committee on virtual currenciesThe committee will take stock of the status of virtual currencies in India and globally, examine the existing global regulatory and legal s...
13 Apr, 2017, 07.58 PM IST
Post RBI caution, startups form a chain around blockchain techBitcoin players have formed an association in India and are in the process of formally registering it.
07 Feb, 2017, 05.29 PM IST
Note ban: Zebpay, Unocoin & Coinsecure see surge in new users willing to experiment with bitcoinCoinsecure founder Benson Samuel said the company registered a 300% increase in sign-ups in November and now has 90,000 users.
15 Dec, 2016, 01.58 AM IST
Bitcoins prepare a second coming in IndiaBitcoin users in the country are trying to revive the crypto currency feted by geeks as the future of money and reviled by regulators as th...
22 Jul, 2014, 06.53 PM IST