Cryptocurrency: News

Trump crypto surges 70%—as president offers dinner to top investors

The value of Donald Trump's cryptocurrency, the $Trump meme coin, has skyrocketed after the US President announced exclusive dinners for top investors.

Musk warns against 'hot girl' crypto scam: What is it?

Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently posted a meme on X to caution his followers against cryptocurrency scams.

What makes cryptocurrency so volatile? 5 key factors explained

Cryptocurrency volatility is a widely covered and analyzed topic. Knowing what causes these swings can offer a lot of insights for investors and enthusiasts alike.

Debt-ridden Pakistan plans to legalize crypto to boost revenue

Pakistan is moving closer to legalizing cryptocurrency trading, newly appointed Pakistan Crypto Council CEO Bilal bin Saqib said.

Hollywood director arrested for scamming Netflix out of $11M

Hollywood director Carl Erik Rinsch was arrested on Tuesday in West Hollywood on charges of money laundering and fraud.

US establishes $17B 'Strategic Bitcoin Reserve': How it will work

The United States has created a "Strategic Bitcoin Reserve," an initiative that further highlights President Donald Trump's support for the cryptocurrency space.

Trump family eyes investment in Binance as founder seeks pardon

The Trump family is eyeing an investment in the US division of cryptocurrency exchange, Binance, according to The Wall Street Journal.

Binance raises record $2B from Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund

In a major development, Abu Dhabi's state-owned investment firm MGX has pumped a whopping $2 billion into Binance.

Most wanted crypto kingpin arrested in India—Who is Aleksej Besciokov?

A Lithuanian national and co-founder of cryptocurrency exchange Garantex, Aleksej Besciokov, has been arrested in India.

Bitcoin hits $79,000—lowest level since Trump's return as President

The cryptocurrency market is witnessing a major sell-off, led by Bitcoin and Ether.

Bybit breach: Hackers cash out stolen cryptocurrency worth $300M 

The notorious Lazarus Group, a hacking team believed to be associated with the North Korean government, has cashed out at least $300 million from a recent $1.5 billion crypto theft.

Why Trump has created a Bitcoin reserve in the US

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to create a "Strategic Bitcoin Reserve," as confirmed by David Sacks, White House Crypto and AI Czar, in a post on X.

Crypto market loses $300B as tariff wars spark sell-off

The cryptocurrency market has taken a massive hit, losing $300 billion in value in a single day.

Bitcoin surges beyond $95,000 following Trump's US crypto reserve announcement

Bitcoin witnessed a massive surge, crossing the $95,000 mark after US President Donald Trump announced plans for a massive US crypto reserve.

'Fake, misleading': Tamannaah Bhatia denies involvement in ₹2.4cr cryptocurrency scam

Actor Tamannaah Bhatia has strongly denied allegations of her involvement in a ₹2.4 crore cryptocurrency fraud case.

Tamannaah Bhatia, Kajal Aggarwal to be questioned in cryptocurrency scam

Actors Tamannaah Bhatia and Kajal Aggarwal are reportedly going to be questioned by the Puducherry Police in a cryptocurrency fraud case.

Bitcoin plunges 20% from peak, hits $83,000 mark

Bitcoin, the world's largest cryptocurrency, has taken a major hit, falling over 5% to hit an intra-day low of $83,740 on Thursday.

FBI says North Korea behind Bybit hack—world's biggest crypto heist

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has accused North Korea of a major cyber theft, stealing around $1.5 billion in digital assets from cryptocurrency exchange ByBit.

Avoid these costly crypto tax mistakes before it's too late 

Cryptocurrency has quickly emerged as a preferred investment choice globally, and India is no exception.

Bybit buys $1.25B in ETH tokens following biggest-ever crypto hack

Leading cryptocurrency exchange Bybit has acquired Ethereum (ETH) tokens worth some $1.25 billion.

Hackers steal $1.4B from Bybit in biggest-ever crypto heist

In a shocking development, popular cryptocurrency exchange Bybit has become the victim of the largest crypto theft in history.

Argentina's President Javier Milei might be impeached for promoting cryptocurrency 

Argentina's President Javier Milei may be impeached after his endorsement of a cryptocurrency caused massive losses to investors.

Arrest warrant against Sonu Sood—Link to ₹10L fraud case explained

A Ludhiana court has issued an arrest warrant against Bollywood actor Sonu Sood in an alleged fraud case.

Beware! This crypto-stealing malware is targeting Android, iOS users

A new malware, dubbed SparkCat, is putting the security of Android and iOS users at risk.

MicroStrategy rebrands to 'Strategy' as Bitcoin remains core focus

In a major rebranding, MicroStrategy, the top US-based business intelligence firm and biggest corporate holder of Bitcoin, has announced that it will now operate under the name "Strategy."

'Rich Dad Poor Dad' author predicts market crash in February 

Robert Toru Kiyosaki, the celebrated author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, has predicted a major financial crash.

Bill Gates backs Elon Musk's Dogecoin vision, fiscal strategy

Former Microsoft CEO and famous philanthropist Bill Gates has publicly endorsed Tesla CEO Elon Musk's fiscal strategy and his support for Dogecoin.

Bitcoin hits $105,000 after Trump's executive order supporting cryptocurrency

Bitcoin, the world's number one cryptocurrency, has jumped a whopping 3% in value after an executive order from US President Donald Trump.

ED probes Paytm, Razorpay, others over crypto scam worth ₹2,200cr

India's Enforcement Directorate (ED) is now investigating some of the most popular payment gateways, including Paytm, Razorpay, PayU, and Easebuzz.

US banks ready for crypto payments: Bank of America CEO

Bank of America's CEO Brian Moynihan has said that the US banking industry is ready to adopt cryptocurrencies for payments, if given the green light by regulators.

Trump pardons Ross Ulbricht, founder of drug marketplace Silk Road

Ross Ulbricht, the notorious operator of the dark web marketplace Silk Road, has been pardoned by President Donald Trump.

Bitcoin hits all-time high of $109,000 ahead of Trump's inauguration

Bitcoin (BTC), the world's biggest cryptocurrency by market value, has hit an all-time high today, breaching the $109,000 mark.

Trump's memecoin crashes 50% as wife launches a rival cryptocurrency

Melania Trump, the wife of US President-elect Donald Trump, has launched her own meme coin called $MELANIA.

Meet $Trump: Donald Trump's cryptocurrency with market value of $5.5B

US President-elect Donald Trump has launched his own cryptocurrency, called $Trump.

Mukesh Ambani's Jio Platforms makes entry into cryptocurrency with JioCoin

Reliance Industries's tech arm, Jio Platforms, has launched a reward token called JioCoin.

North Korea stole $659M in crypto last year: US government

The United States, South Korea, and Japan have jointly accused North Korean state-backed hackers of stealing over $659 million in cryptocurrency last year.

Robinhood agrees to $45M settlement with SEC: What went wrong?

Robinhood Markets Inc. has reached a $45 million settlement with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

WazirX hack: CoinSwitch launches ₹600cr recovery program for affected users

Popular cryptocurrency investment platform CoinSwitch has announced a ₹600 crore recovery initiative called 'CoinSwitch Cares.'

Investing in crypto? Here's what every Indian should know 

Telegram introduces 3rd-party account verification: Here's how it works

Telegram has started the year with a bang, introducing a new account verification method powered by third parties.

Why Musk changed his name on X to 'Kekius Maximus'

Elon Musk, the tech tycoon famous for his social media shenanigans, has once again caught attention by changing his personal information on X.

FTX crypto scandal: Why 2 executives are getting early release

Ryan Salame and Caroline Ellison, former executives of the now-defunct cryptocurrency trading platform FTX, have had their prison sentences reduced.

North Korean hackers looted cryptocurrency worth whopping $1.3B this year 

Cybercriminals have managed to steal a whopping $2.2 billion from different cryptocurrency platforms in 2024, a new report from Chainalysis has revealed.

Sold cryptocurrency before 2022? You will be taxed less

The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) in Jodhpur has ruled that profits from cryptocurrency sales should be classified as capital gains and not income. This will lead to lower tax liabilities.

Bitcoin hits record high of $106,493 amid Trump's pro-crypto stance

Bitcoin has hit an all-time high, trading at $106,493 today.

Welsh man loses $710M in Bitcoin due to ex-girlfriend's blunder

James Howells, a Welsh man is locked in a legal battle to recover his lost Bitcoin fortune now worth an estimated $710 million.

Delhi: ED team attacked during raids in cyber fraud case

An Enforcement Directorate (ED) team was attacked while conducting a raid in Delhi's Bijwasan on Thursday.

How one co-founder avoided jail in $11 billion FTX scandal

Gary Wang, the co-founder of FTX, has avoided prison time owing to his extensive cooperation in a case against Sam Bankman-Fried.

Hacker behind billion-dollar Bitcoin heist gets 5-year sentence

Ilya "Dutch" Lichtenstein, the mastermind behind a major Bitcoin heist, has been sentenced to five years in prison by a Washington federal court after being pleaded guilty last year.

Bitcoin nears $90,000 mark, market cap now higher than silver 

Bitcoin's latest rally has pushed it beyond silver, making it the eighth biggest asset in the world.

FTX files $1.8 billion lawsuit against Binance and its ex-CEO

FTX, the now-defunct cryptocurrency firm, has sued Binance and its former CEO Changpeng Zhao.

Bitcoin on a record-breaking rally, now nearing $90,000 mark

Bitcoin, the world's largest cryptocurrency, is on a record-breaking rally, closing in on $90,000.

Bitcoin surges past $81,000 mark for the first time

Bitcoin, the world's largest cryptocurrency, has seen a massive spike in value, breaching the $81,000 mark for the first time.