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South Korea police arrest 215 in suspected $228 million crypto scam

Gyeonggi Nambu Provincial Police said on Wednesday the arrests included the alleged mastermind of the organised crime group accused of selling 28 types of virtual tokens to about 15,000 people by promising high returns.

13 November 2024, 13:14 IST

South Korea police arrest 215 in suspected $228 million crypto scam

South Korea police arrest 215 in suspected $228 million crypto scam

South Korea police arrest 215 in suspected $228 million crypto scam

13 November 2024, 13:14 IST

Dogecoin outperforms Bitcoin as Trump spurs crypto speculation

Among the leaders are Shiba Inu-themed digital token Dogecoin, a meme-crowd darling promoted by Trump supporter Elon Musk. Also known as Doge, the coin is up about 50% in the past five days.

11 November 2024, 10:14 IST

Dogecoin outperforms Bitcoin as Trump spurs crypto speculation

Dogecoin outperforms Bitcoin as Trump spurs crypto speculation

Dogecoin outperforms Bitcoin as Trump spurs crypto speculation

11 November 2024, 10:14 IST

Bankman-Fried's ex-girlfriend Ellison gets two-year sentence over crypto fraud

Ellison, 29, pleaded guilty to seven felony counts of fraud and conspiracy and testified as a prosecution witness in the trial of Bankman-Fried, who was convicted of fraud and other charges last year and is serving a 25-year prison sentence arising from FTX's November 2022 collapse.

25 September 2024, 03:55 IST

Bankman-Fried's ex-girlfriend Ellison gets two-year sentence over crypto fraud

Bankman-Fried's ex-girlfriend Ellison gets two-year sentence over crypto fraud

Bankman-Fried's ex-girlfriend Ellison gets two-year sentence over crypto fraud

25 September 2024, 03:55 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

ED arrests Gujarat man in crypto-linked extortion case

The money-laundering probe began after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) took cognisance of two FIRs filed by the Surat Police CID against one Satish Kumbhani.

17 August 2024, 23:39 IST

ED arrests Gujarat man in crypto-linked extortion case

ED arrests Gujarat man in crypto-linked extortion case

ED arrests Gujarat man in crypto-linked extortion case

17 August 2024, 23:39 IST

Global crypto market cap surges 104% YoY

Bitcoin has continued to be a standout performer, with its market dominance growing from around 50 per cent to over 55 per cent this year. This has been driven by events including the approval of US BTC exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in January, the fourth Bitcoin Halving event, and the launch of Runes in April.

13 August 2024, 21:00 IST

Global crypto market cap surges 104% YoY

Global crypto market cap surges 104% YoY

Global crypto market cap surges 104% YoY

13 August 2024, 21:00 IST

Bitcoin plunges, Ether has worst drop since 2021 as crypto sinks

The declines come as a global stock selloff intensifies, reflecting concerns about the economic outlook and questions over whether heavy investment into artificial intelligence will live up to the hype surrounding the technology. Geopolitical tension is rising in the Middle East, adding to investor skittishness.

05 August 2024, 09:07 IST

Bitcoin plunges, Ether has worst drop since 2021 as crypto sinks

Bitcoin plunges, Ether has worst drop since 2021 as crypto sinks

Bitcoin plunges, Ether has worst drop since 2021 as crypto sinks

05 August 2024, 09:07 IST

A digital coin based on baby Trump? Yup.

Memecoins are simply online jokes converted into digital money, worth only what people are willing to pay for them. The most famous memecoin is dogecoin, a cryptocurrency linked to a meme of a talking Shiba Inu puppy.

27 July 2024, 08:40 IST

A digital coin based on baby Trump? Yup.

A digital coin based on baby Trump? Yup.

A digital coin based on baby Trump? Yup.

27 July 2024, 08:40 IST

Cryptoverse: Football tokens shine ahead of summer of sport

These are not your average digital assets, they're tokens issued by national sides or individual clubs that promise supporters a tradeable way to engage with their teams.

11 June 2024, 09:14 IST

Cryptoverse: Football tokens shine ahead of summer of sport

Cryptoverse: Football tokens shine ahead of summer of sport

Cryptoverse: Football tokens shine ahead of summer of sport

11 June 2024, 09:14 IST

The shadowy world of crypto

For the believers, virtual currencies like Bitcoin create an investment space beyond conventional financial markets. For the sceptics, they are murky and inscrutable. Journalist Mitali Mukherjee tracks the rollercoaster ride of digital assets in India.

03 May 2024, 20:17 IST

The shadowy world of crypto

The shadowy world of crypto

The shadowy world of crypto

03 May 2024, 20:17 IST