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Petition against India's crackdown on cryptocurrencies gains 17,000 signatures

According to the petition, the RBI's decision could lead to an increase of irregular cash trading of cryptocurrencies in India.

Apr 9, 2018

RBI's cryptocurrency clampdown: What happens to your Bitcoin investment?

The government has already cautioned the public over cryptocurrencies, and the RBI has declared that it does not consider bitcoins and others as legal tender.

Apr 9, 2018

Following RBI's crackdown, cryptocurrency exchanges look to shift base abroad

The Reserve Bank of India has banned all financial firms from dealing with or providing services to any individuals or business entities dealing with or settling virtual currencies.

Apr 9, 2018

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Markets weekahead: U.S. trade war, macro data, Zuckerberg testimony

The Indian markets will focus on macro-economic data, fourth-quarter earnings and Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg's testimony to Congress in the coming week.

Apr 7, 2018

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Is RBI planning to launch its own cryptocurrency code-named Lakshmi?

If introduced, Lakshmi would run on an implementation of the blockchain technology, which is the backbone of digital currencies like bitcoins.

Apr 6, 2018

Billionaire Tim Draper says bitcoin should be national currency for India

The long-time bitcoin fan believes India will benefit a lot from cryptocurrencies and blockchain as it will enable government to become more transparent and efficient.

Apr 6, 2018

Bitcoin price falls below $7,000: Will it rebound?

As government watchdogs around the world more closely scrutinize the crypto sector, cryptocurrencies are facing uncertainty and the price of bitcoin fell below $7,000 on Wednesday.

Apr 5, 2018

Ethereum takes no. 1 spot in India as crypto regulations haunt Bitcoin

The repeated cautionary circulars from the central bank and government authorities have taken a toll on Bitcoin's popularity in India, according to a research.

Apr 4, 2018

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Gold prices glitter upon rising trade war fears

Spot gold was up 0.1 percent at $1,341.68 per ounce as of 0045 GMT. It climbed 1.3 percent on Monday in its biggest one-day percentage rise in a week.

Apr 3, 2018

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Modi's digital push bolsters India's appetite for e-gold

The purchase for gold is likely to increase in the coming weeks for next month's Akshaya Tritiya festival.

Apr 2, 2018

Why petrol price is at a 4-year high, and will keep rising

Petrol price has surged to a four-year high of Rs 73.73 a liter while diesel rates touched an all-time high of Rs 64.58 in Delhi.

Apr 2, 2018

Planning to invest in cryptocurrency ICO? Read this first

The price of bitcoin, known as the world's largest cryptocurrency, dropped 21 percent in the last seven days while ethereum and ripple lost 24 percent and 21 percent, respectively.

Mar 31, 2018