Cryptocurrency
2 Feb 2022
An Indian cryptocurrency trader who amassed a $40 million fortune was kidnapped by a police officer and seven others who demanded he transfer his bitcoin wallet to them, authorities said Wednesday.
2 Feb 2022
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has begun a global process to standardise the use of crypto-currency, stablecoins and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs).
28 Jan 2022
As part of its drive to create a wealth-centric community where people will be helped to make wealth, Wealth Nxtion, an arm of The Nxtion Family has opened its doors for the first cohort of Millionaires of 2022. This was made possible during their Live Investment Show, a masterclass in Investment strategy secrets, Cryptocurrency talks…
20 Jan 2022
Bitcoin is undoubtedly an attractive option for sending remittances overseas. Using this virtual currency to send funds overseas enables users to avoid the high costs of money transfer companies and traditional banks. People around the world send money to their loved ones abroad regularly. The World Bank estimated remittances to hit the $550 billion mark…
14 Jan 2022
North Korean hackers stole around $400 million worth of cryptocurrency through cyberattacks on digital currency outlets last year
10 Jan 2022
Bitcoin slid below $40,000 on Monday, falling to its lowest level since the end of September as the world's leading cryptocurrency showed no end to its volatility.
14 Dec 2021
The Minister of State, Budget and National Planning, Prince Clem Ikanade Agba, has said cryptocurrency has huge potential and could be the biggest disruptor in finance and governance
12 Dec 2021
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Twitter account was hacked Sunday with a message declaring his country had adopted bitcoin as legal tender and was distributing
4 Dec 2021
The bitcoin dropped sharply overnight, losing $10,000 in value in a nervous market before recouping some of its losses Saturday morning...
29 Nov 2021
There is hardly anyone left who is not familiar with the bitcoin bull market. A few but dramatic corrections made this historic run more exciting. Blockchain technology is here to stay. And the way legacy institutions and governments react will determine the future of finance. The global broker OctaFX prepared an expert article exploring whether peaceful co-existence might be an option.
23 Nov 2021
India's government will introduce a bill to ban private cryptocurrencies and create a framework for a central bank-backed digital money, parliament said in a shock announcement late Tuesday.
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