Cryptocurrency
- India
Bombay HC allows Coinswitch to recover assets from WazirX in cryptot theft case
Hyderabad: In a key judgement, the Bombay High Court has ruled in favor of CoinSwitch, allowing the crypto exchange firm to recover its assets from WazirX, another crypto exchange firm. In 2024,…
- Hyderabad
Five held in Hyderabad for crypto scam; Rs 7.5 lakh cash seized
Hyderabad: Five members of a gang were arrested on Monday, July 28, for duping a man in Hyderabad under the pretext of selling cryptocurrency. Police seized Rs 7.55 lakh in cash from…
- World
Bitcoin surges past USD 1,21,000 for first time
New Delhi: Leading cryptocurrency Bitcoin surged past the $1,21,000 milestone for the first time on Monday. According to data from CoinMarketCap, the cryptocurrency went up 2.75 per cent at $1,21,097.94 in early…
- Hyderabad
Cryptocurrency fraud busted in Hyderabad, Andhra man arrested
Hyderabad: A man was arrested on Thursday, February 20 for cryptocurrency fraud in Hyderabad in the name of Morgan Stanley, an investment banking company. The accused has been identified as 22-year-old Pathi…
- Technology
Bitcoin soars past USD 100,000 ahead of possible early action on crypto by Trump
Washington: The price of bitcoin topped USD 100,000 again early Friday as a pumped up cryptocurrency industry expects early action by Donald Trump when he’s sworn in as president next week. Once…
- Middle East
Israeli citizen arrested for contact with Iranian agent
An Israeli man was arrested for contact with an Iranian agent, the Justice Ministry announced on Monday. The State Prosecutor’s Office filed an indictment against Eden Debs, a 30-year-old resident of Ramat…
- Middle East
Dubai court allows salaries to be paid in cryptocurrency
Dubai: In a landmark ruling, the Dubai Court of First Instance has said that salary payments can be made in cryptocurrency as valid under United Arab Emirates (UAE) employment contracts. The ruling,…
- Telangana
Telangana software engineer orders drugs via darkweb, nabbed
Hyderabad: The Telangana Anti Narcotics Bureau (TSNAB) nabbed a Khammam-based software engineer for ordering drugs through darkweb. The said engineer, whose name has not been revealed, ordered drugs through darkweb on July…
- India
Crypto exchange WazirX hacked, USD 235 million funds stolen
On Thursday, July 18, 2024, the Indian cryptocurrency exchange WazirX experienced a major security breach, resulting in the loss of over $235 million in user funds. According to reports, the incident involved…
- Business
Binance to pay Rs 18.82 cr fine to restart India operations
New Delhi: Leading blockchain and cryptocurrency platform Binance will be required to pay Rs 18.82 crore fine to restart operations in India. The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has imposed this penalty on…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Man dies by suicide over cryptocurrency losses
Hyderabad: In a tragic incident in LB Nagar on Tuesday, a man was found dead in his home. He had hanged himself, distressed by continuous financial losses from cryptocurrency investments. The police…
- Top Stories
Bitcoin crosses USD 57,000 for first time since 2021
New York: Bitcoin led a major rally for cryptocurrency prices and related stocks on Tuesday as it bolted above USD 57,000 for the first time since November 2021, reports said. Bitcoin on…
- Middle East
Why are Indian cryptocurrency firms relocating to Dubai?
In a significant development, Indian cryptocurrency companies are increasingly relocating to Dubai due to the favorable digital currency climate in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The relocation of companies comes after Indian…
- Technology
N.Korean-backed state hackers steal $3 bn of crypto since 2017: Report
New Delhi: North Korean-backed state hackers have stolen around $3 billion worth of cryptocurrency over the last six years since January 2017, a new report has found. According to the cybersecurity company…
- World
Bitcoin rocketing higher, topping USD 35,000 for the first time since May 2022
New York: Bitcoin is rocketing higher, topping $35,000 for the first time since May 2022. It’s up 20 per cent over the past five days, a media report said. The famously volatile…
