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Why is the crypto market down today? Explained
The Chinese government has not only banned trading or mining of cryptocurrencies, but even individual ownership of digital assets like Bitcoin.
Updated on May 30, 2025 06:47 PM IST
Crypto investor tortures man for Bitcoin password in $30,000-a-month NYC flat
New York police say a 28-year-old Italian businessman was held and tortured in a luxury Manhattan townhouse for over two weeks by crypto investor John Woeltz
Published on May 25, 2025 01:29 PM IST
Bitcoin hits record high, crosses $111,000 mark for first time
A wave of optimism is buoying Bitcoin after the advancement of a key stablecoin bill in the US senate.
Published on May 22, 2025 10:58 AM IST
Bloomberg |
Bitcoin hits record high amid optimism over US legislation
Bitcoin hit a record high on Wednesday, driven by a wave of optimism over cryptocurrency legislation in the United States.
Published on May 21, 2025 10:33 PM IST
AFP |
Mark Zuckerberg eyes stablecoin deal to boost Meta’s crypto plans: Report
Mark Zuckerberg reportedly seeks a stablecoin partnership to bring crypto support users.
Updated on May 12, 2025 12:55 PM IST
Bitcoin soars past $87K, XRP and Ethereum also gain as US stocks face volatility
Bitcoin has yet again touched 'Liberation Day' highs, even though the US stock market is bleeding in the uncertain market conditions.
Published on Apr 22, 2025 07:38 AM IST
Shrey Banerjee
Market chaos or Bitcoin gold rush? Why a billionaire bets Bitcoin will soar
Amid 2024’s tariff-driven market chaos, investors are eyeing Bitcoin as a hedge. Billionaire Michael Saylor predicts a 15,000% surge for Bitcoin, but why?
Updated on Apr 17, 2025 04:22 AM IST
Shrey Banerjee
Cryptocurrencies plummet amid Trump tariff war, Bitcoin down over 7%
Cryptocurrencies suffered on April 7, with Bitcoin dropping 7.67% to $76,947.87 amid US tariff war concerns.
Published on Apr 07, 2025 02:22 PM IST
No more charges for updating nominee details in PPF accounts: Nirmala Sitharaman
Nominee details in PPF accounts are important since funds will get transferred to the designated beneficiary in the event of the account holder’s demise.
Published on Apr 04, 2025 03:25 PM IST
Bitcoin, other cryptos fall after Trump tariffs kill investor risk appetite
Bitcoin, which is the largest of such digital asset in terms of market cap, fell as much as 4% to about $82,000 on Thursday morning.
Published on Apr 03, 2025 11:24 AM IST
Punjab:14-year-old posts ransom demand on kin’s social media, case registered
According to senior superintendent of police (SSP) Akhil Chaudhary, the minor had asked for either a bitcoin or ₹90 lakh and an SUV from the complainant, Sandeep, a resident of Karamgarh village and the accused’s close relative
Published on Mar 25, 2025 07:14 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Bathinda
Russia uses crypto in oil trade with China, India to bypass Western sanctions
Some Russian oil companies are using bitcoin, ether and stablecoins such as Tether to smooth the conversion with trading countries, a Reuters report said.
Updated on Mar 15, 2025 04:56 AM IST
Reuters |
Singaporean behind $230M Bitcoin heist spent $500,000 a night at clubs
Lam, accused of a $230 million Bitcoin heist, faces trial on October 6, with prosecutors detailing his lavish spending on luxury items.
Updated on Mar 16, 2025 02:52 PM IST
We're working to end war on crypto which was going wildly under Biden: Trump
Trump has decided to create a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, which will hold bitcoin that was forfeited as part of criminal or civil asset forfeiture proceedings.
Published on Mar 08, 2025 11:37 AM IST
HT News Desk | Edited by Ashley Paul
Trump endorses stablecoins, says US will follow ‘never sell your bitcoin’ rule
Trump and crypto czar David Sacks hosted a roundtable of digital assets industry executives at the White House digital assets summit in Washington.
Published on Mar 08, 2025 04:50 AM IST
Donald Trump signs executive order to create strategic Bitcoin reserve
Earlier this week, Donald Trump announced the names of five digital assets he expects to include in this reserve, spiking the market value of each
Published on Mar 07, 2025 06:53 AM IST
Reuters |
Which are the 5 cryptocurrencies Trump wants in strategic govt reserve?
US PResident Donald Trump's January executive order on digital assets would create a government stockpile of these tokens.
Updated on Mar 05, 2025 08:40 AM IST
Bitcoin falls 25% from its all-time high, other cryptocurrencies mirror fall
The current crypto tumble comes amid worries of the President’s combative stance and broader concerns about the US economy.
Published on Feb 28, 2025 10:31 AM IST
HT News Desk | Edited by Abhyjith K. Ashokan
₹6,606 cr GainBitcoin fraud: CBI seizes crypto currency worth ₹23.94 cr
The CBI on Wednesday continued searches across several cities in the country, including Mumbai, Pune, Nanded and Kolhapur, as part of its investigation into the multi-crore Gainbitcoin cryptocurrency fraud, a Bitcoin-based multi-level marketing scheme run by Variable Tech Pte Ltd.
Published on Feb 27, 2025 09:16 AM IST
Man who lost ₹6,500 crore in Bitcoin wants to buy landfill to dig it up
A man in UK's South Wales is planning to buy a landfill in his 12-year-long pursuit to find Bitcoin worth ₹6,500 crore he had mistakenly thrown away.
Updated on Feb 13, 2025 09:28 PM IST
HT News Desk | Edited by Ashley Paul
Budget 2025: Crypto assets to be included in assessing undisclosed income
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has suggested defining 'virtual digital asset' as undisclosed income to strengthen cryptocurrency regulations.
Updated on Feb 01, 2025 01:58 PM IST
Trump Media launches FinTech services brand amid crypto boom
Trump Media's move into finance follows Donald Trump's election to the White House in November and the election of several pro-crypto lawmakers to Congress.
Updated on Jan 29, 2025 08:17 PM IST
Reuters |
Bitcoin drops over 6% as traders take profits after Trump's executive order
Bitcoin fell over 6.5% to below $98,000 as traders took profits after Trump’s executive order identified the crypto industry as vital for US innovation.
Published on Jan 27, 2025 06:17 PM IST
Bloomberg |
France: 10 arrested for kidnapping crypto company's co-founder
French police arrested 10 suspects linked to the kidnapping and torture of Ledger co-founder David Balland and his partner
Published on Jan 24, 2025 06:07 PM IST
AFP |
After Donald Trump's inauguration, $TRUMP, $Melania crypto tokens crash
Soon after Donald Trump's inauguration, Bitcoin and other digital assets, including the newly launched Trump-branded token lost their ground
Published on Jan 21, 2025 04:43 PM IST
Trump meme coin soars on his first day in office, lifts other cryptocurrencies
The optimism towards the crypto market due to Donald Trump's re-election also resulted in other cryptocurrencies soaring. Bitcoin for example, hit a record high
Updated on Jan 21, 2025 10:37 AM IST
HT News Desk | Edited by Abhyjith K. Ashokan
Trump’s new meme coin tops $10 billion market cap as he returns to office
4/5ths of Trump coin's tokens are owned by CIC Digital, an affiliate of Trump's business, and another entity called Fight, Fight, Fight, says its website.
Updated on Jan 21, 2025 12:22 AM IST
Reuters |
Bitcoin hits record high, crossing $109,000, as Trump prepares to be sworn in
Bitcoin hit its all-time high of $109,241 just as US-President elect Donald Trump prepares to be sworn in
Updated on Jan 20, 2025 01:37 PM IST
HT News Desk | Edited by Abhyjith K. Ashokan
Interview: Yesha Yadav on ABC of Donald Trump’s new crypto world
A leading scholar on crypto distills the essence of the technology, the legal landscape, the differences in India and the US, and the new world of crypto that Donald Trump plans to usher in on day 1
Updated on Jan 19, 2025 09:07 PM IST
With cocktails and Snoop Dogg, crypto industry celebrates Trump inauguration
USA-TRUMP/CRYPTO-BALL (REPEAT, PIX):RPT-With cocktails and Snoop Dogg, crypto industry celebrates Trump inauguration
Published on Jan 19, 2025 06:31 PM IST
Reuters |