How Delhi police busted drug racket spread across US, Europe, Australia during routine vehicle check near Bengali MarketA routine vehicle check in Delhi led to the exposure of a global drug trafficking network spanning four continents and over ten countries. ...
03 Jul, 2025, 04.36 PM IST
Donald Trump doesn't share details about his family's cryptocurrency venture during X launch eventDonald Trump has launched a cryptocurrency venture called World Liberty Financial amidst his presidential campaign. The venture aims to off...
17 Sep, 2024, 05.49 PM IST
How crypto helps Latin America's drug cartels do businessDrug cartels and crime gangs in Latin America have taken up virtual currencies to launder money, receive payments and sell drugs on the dar...
04 Sep, 2023, 01.07 PM IST
Crypto-linked bank failures fuel regulation debateGlobal finance was rocked by the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank last week, and the digital currency sector was hit hard by the demise of U...
17 Mar, 2023, 09.30 AM IST
India aims at developing tech-driven regulatory framework for cryptocurrency: FM Nirmala SitharamanIndia is aiming at developing standard operating procedures for cryptocurrency during its G20 presidency next year, Finance Minister Nirmal...
16 Oct, 2022, 10.08 AM IST
NCB gets Binance to freeze account of Mumbai 'Crypto King' AdivirkarNCB arrested Adivirkar, known as the ‘crypto king’ in Mumbai, in June while busting a drug syndicate. Adivirkar allegedly used to take cash...
18 Nov, 2021, 09.41 AM IST
Cryptocurrency exchanges start blocking accounts after government raises red flagsWazirX, one of the largest exchanges in India, blocked about 1,500 accounts between April and September
14 Oct, 2021, 07.49 AM IST
Narcotics Control Bureau asks WazirX for details of alleged drug dealerThe Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) arrested Makarand Pardeep Adivirkar, aka Cryptoking, in Mumbai for allegedly using bitcoin to purchase L...
18 Jun, 2021, 07.59 PM IST
China blocks several cryptocurrency-related social media accounts amid crackdownMore actions are expected, including linking illegal crypto activities in China more directly with the country's criminal law, according to...
07 Jun, 2021, 10.51 AM IST
Bitcoin ends day on the ropes after China clamps down on mining, tradingBitcoin markets operate 24/7, setting the stage for price swings at unpredictable hours, with retail and day traders driving those moves.
22 May, 2021, 10.01 AM IST
Bitcoin tumbles 10% after China cracks down on mining, trading activitiesChina's Financial Stability and Development Committee, chaired by Vice Premier Liu He, singled out bitcoin as the asset it needs to regulat...
21 May, 2021, 09.56 PM IST
Exclusive | Countries must embrace crypto, not fight it: Binance CEOThe educational effort in the last few years has proven that Bitcoin is not just for the ‘drug lords’... it’s going to be the foundational ...
10 Mar, 2021, 08.13 AM IST
Christine Lagarde blasts Bitcoin’s role in facilitating money launderingThe remarks, made in a conversation largely focused on the euro-area’s economic outlook, show top policymakers are taking notice as a specu...
14 Jan, 2021, 09.08 AM IST
India plans to introduce law to ban cryptocurrency tradingThe bill is expected to be discussed shortly by the federal cabinet before it is sent to parliament, according to people familiar with the ...
17 Sep, 2020, 09.52 AM IST
RBI says crypto not banned, but don’t bank on itThe central bank said this in a response to a petition filed by the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI), which wanted it to re...
21 Jan, 2020, 08.08 AM IST
Bitcoin tumbles as Trump critique tests stellar run for 2019The largest cryptocurrency tumbled 15 per cent since Friday to trade at $10,028.55.
15 Jul, 2019, 11.54 AM IST
Trading in bitcoins under taxmen, Enforcement Directorate lensTaxmen and the ED are also examining investments in cryptocurrency after the Indian government demonetised Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes in Nov...
21 Sep, 2017, 12.22 PM IST