Bitcoin hits 7-week low near $70K amid escalating US-Iran tensions, early $744 million liquidated in 24 hoursBitcoin prices crashed to near the $70,000 mark, hitting a seven-week low as escalating US-Iran tensions triggered risk-off sentiment acros...
02 Jun, 2026, 12.51 PM IST
Peak XV rejigs Surge; Digital lenders power through slowdownHappy Monday! Peak XV Partners is rebooting Surge after executive exits and a broader strategy reset. This and more in today’s ETtech Morni...
01 Jun, 2026, 07.25 AM IST
Operation Octopus: Trapping the tentacles of India’s cyber fraud networkAmidst the alarming increase in cyber scams, the Hyderabad Police have initiated Operation Octopus, a mission aimed at dismantling the enti...
31 May, 2026, 03.28 PM IST
US seized $1 billion in Iranian crypto, Scott Bessent says; claims Tehran facing financial crisisUS Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the seizure of approximately $1 billion in Iranian cryptocurrency assets as part of "Operatio...
30 May, 2026, 08.43 AM IST
BTC USD price forecast: Why Cathie Wood predicts Bitcoin could reach $1.25 million by 2030 as ARK Invest sees massive institutional growthBitcoin (BTC USD) price prediction by Cathie Wood: ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood forecasts Bitcoin could surge to $750,000 by 2030, with a bul...
27 May, 2026, 10.28 PM IST
UK targets Russian crypto networks in latest sanctionsBritain has taken action against Russian-linked cryptocurrency platforms and banks. These entities are accused of helping Russia bypass san...
26 May, 2026, 07.08 PM IST
Not all crypto wallets work the same, and that gap is getting widerA $1.4 billion crypto theft at Bybit exposed vulnerabilities in even self-custody solutions, highlighting the critical importance of a wall...
26 May, 2026, 04.19 PM IST
Why West’s crypto rules matter for East’s financial futureThe US CLARITY Act addressing legal uncertainty will shape global crypto regulation. Eastern hubs like the UAE and Singapore are moving ahe...
23 May, 2026, 12.06 PM IST
US Stock Market: Fed weighs new payment account framework amid crypto pushThe Federal Reserve proposed a new payment account category for fintech and crypto firms, offering limited access to central bank payment i...
21 May, 2026, 10.55 AM IST
Govt flags ‘high-risk’ crypto system in note to Parliamentary panelIndia's virtual digital asset sector is now high risk. Intelligence reports reveal extensive illegal activities including drug trafficking ...
21 May, 2026, 02.01 AM IST
How US President Donald Trump's crypto venture and Iran's top exchange tapped into the same industry networksIran's Nobitex exchange moved billions through Tron and BNB Chain, networks by Justin Sun and Changpeng Zhao. These blockchains facilitated...
19 May, 2026, 09.01 AM IST
How Artificial Intelligence is Reshaping Cryptocurrency Security and Fraud PreventionSophisticated AI-powered fraud is escalating, with global digital asset fraud surging 30% in 2025. Binance is combating this by deploying p...
16 May, 2026, 06.27 PM IST
Explained: What is US Senate’s CLARITY Act and why does it matter for crypto investors?The Republican-led Senate Banking Committee has advanced the long-awaited CLARITY Act, a landmark crypto regulation bill aimed at defining ...
15 May, 2026, 01.27 PM IST
As rupee dips, I-T steps up vigil on shady outflowsIn multiple cases, individuals have used dozens of fake permanent account numbers (PANs) with the same name but different addresses and dat...
15 May, 2026, 01.12 AM IST
IPL 2026 scam season is here: Over 600 fake ticket sites, 400 malware-linked streams cheat fansAs the IPL 2026 season kicks off, a rise in cyber scams is alarming eager cricket enthusiasts. Unscrupulous fraudsters are capitalising on ...
13 May, 2026, 12.34 PM IST
Bitcoin holds above $80K despite hot US inflation data, signalling strong buyer confidenceBitcoin held above the $80,000 mark despite hotter-than-expected U.S. inflation data, reflecting resilient investor sentiment in the crypto...
13 May, 2026, 11.55 AM IST
A16z’s crypto vehicle launches $2.2 billion Fund VAndreessen Horowitz's crypto arm, a16z crypto, has secured $2.2 billion for its Fund V, focusing on areas like stablecoins and AI agents. T...
05 May, 2026, 09.06 PM IST