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Bitcoin vaults to all-time peak as Trump election raises crypto excitement

The world's biggest and best-known cryptocurrency has more than doubled from the year's low of $38,505 and was last at $87,079, up nearly 9 per cent from late on Sunday, having earlier touched a record high of $87,460.

12 November 2024, 03:39 IST

Bitcoin vaults to all-time peak as Trump election raises crypto excitement

Bitcoin vaults to all-time peak as Trump election raises crypto excitement

Bitcoin vaults to all-time peak as Trump election raises crypto excitement

12 November 2024, 03:39 IST

The crypto industry spent more than $130 million on the election. It paid off.

The crypto industry treated this year’s election as a pivotal moment, spending tens of millions of dollars to support candidates who favored softer regulations for the sector.

07 November 2024, 05:51 IST

The crypto industry spent more than $130 million on the election. It paid off.

The crypto industry spent more than $130 million on the election. It paid off.

The crypto industry spent more than $130 million on the election. It paid off.

07 November 2024, 05:51 IST

North Korean hackers sent stolen crypto to wallet used by Asian payment firm

Huione Pay, which is based in Phnom Penh and offers currency exchange, payments and remittance services, received the crypto between June 2023 and February this year, according to the previously unreported blockchain data reviewed by Reuters.

06 November 2024, 07:28 IST

North Korean hackers sent stolen crypto to wallet used by Asian payment firm

North Korean hackers sent stolen crypto to wallet used by Asian payment firm

North Korean hackers sent stolen crypto to wallet used by Asian payment firm

06 November 2024, 07:28 IST

Russia’s crypto push to circumvent Western sanctions

The success of Russia’s decision to use cryptocurrencies for international trade will depend on whether this strategy finds acceptance among its allies, such as China, Iran, and India

26 October 2024, 05:10 IST

Russia’s crypto push to circumvent Western sanctions

Russia’s crypto push to circumvent Western sanctions

Russia’s crypto push to circumvent Western sanctions

26 October 2024, 05:10 IST

The energy cost of crypto and AI

Cryptocurrency mining, the process of validating transactions on blockchain networks, is notoriously energy-intensive. On the other side, AI is also a significant consumer of electricity. AI models like ChatGPT also rely on vast amounts of data for training and operation, which is stored and processed in energy-intensive data centres.

10 October 2024, 00:07 IST

The energy cost of crypto and AI

The energy cost of crypto and AI

The energy cost of crypto and AI

10 October 2024, 00:07 IST

Naked emperors and crypto campaign cash: Paul Krugman

Bitcoin, the original cryptocurrency, was introduced 15 years ago and was promoted as a replacement for old-fashioned money. But it has yet to find significant uses that don't involve some sort of criminal activity.

30 August 2024, 05:29 IST

Naked emperors and crypto campaign cash: Paul Krugman

Naked emperors and crypto campaign cash: Paul Krugman

Naked emperors and crypto campaign cash: Paul Krugman

30 August 2024, 05:29 IST

Maharashtra doctor loses over Rs 30 lakh in cryptocurrency fraud

The victim was eventually tricked into downloading a mobile application and was lured into purchasing cryptocurrency worth Rs 30,86,535.

09 August 2024, 10:06 IST

Maharashtra doctor loses over Rs 30 lakh in cryptocurrency fraud

Maharashtra doctor loses over Rs 30 lakh in cryptocurrency fraud

Maharashtra doctor loses over Rs 30 lakh in cryptocurrency fraud

09 August 2024, 10:06 IST

Crypto fraud: ED seizes Rs 1 cr cash after raids in Leh, other places

The probe pertains to cheating of innocent people, including people of Leh, by assuring them of doubling their investment in a short period of 10 months.

04 August 2024, 09:26 IST

Crypto fraud: ED seizes Rs 1 cr cash after raids in Leh, other places

Crypto fraud: ED seizes Rs 1 cr cash after raids in Leh, other places

Crypto fraud: ED seizes Rs 1 cr cash after raids in Leh, other places

04 August 2024, 09:26 IST

Trump, appealing to bitcoin fans, vows US will be 'crypto capital of the planet'

Trump has been competing with Robert F Kennedy Jr, an independent presidential candidate, for the support of cryptocurrency holders, and his remarks represented one of his most direct pitches yet.

28 July 2024, 03:09 IST

Trump, appealing to bitcoin fans, vows US will be 'crypto capital of the planet'

Trump, appealing to bitcoin fans, vows US will be 'crypto capital of the planet'

Trump, appealing to bitcoin fans, vows US will be 'crypto capital of the planet'

28 July 2024, 03:09 IST

Crypto 're-staking' platforms boom as traders chase bigger returns

The soaring popularity of so-called 're-staking' is the latest sign of risk-taking in crypto markets as prices rally and traders hunt for yield. Bitcoin, the biggest cryptocurrency, is near all-time highs while ether, the second biggest, is up more than 60% this year.

31 May 2024, 09:16 IST

Crypto 're-staking' platforms boom as traders chase bigger returns

Crypto 're-staking' platforms boom as traders chase bigger returns

Crypto 're-staking' platforms boom as traders chase bigger returns

31 May 2024, 09:16 IST