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Here’s all you need to know about Intel’s Bonanza Mine (BMZ1) blockchain accelerator chip

The process of mining Bitcoin is complicated as a massive computing system,…

Crypto market in shambles once again due to Russia-Ukraine tensions, bitcoin trading below $37K

With the risk of war on the horizon amid ongoing Russia-Ukraine tensions,…

Sequoia rolls out a new $600Mn crypto fund to invest in digital assets and liquid tokens

As of November 2021, the cryptocurrency market in the world was valued…

GEM pumps $100Mn in blockchain network ‘5ire’, world’s first sustainability-focused Layer 1 blockchain project

The proceeds from the investment will be deployed towards making recruitments to expand teams across sales, marketing, product development, and other functions, as well as making investments in research and enhancing 5ire’s products.

Bitcoin climbs to breach $44,000 mark for the first time this week

The tensions between Ukraine and Russia have left ripples across industries worldwide.…

India’s central bank deepens its strong stance against cryptocurrencies, terms it “huge threat to macro-economic stability”

Cryptocurrencies have grown in popularity over the years and reached impressive heights…

$3.6Bn in Bitcoin, stolen in 2016 Bitfinex hack recovered; accused couple arrested and granted bail

Like traditional money, cryptocurrencies can be stolen as well. On August 2,…

Ethereum scaling platform Polygon scoops up $450Mn in latest fundraise

As the Ethereum blockchain has grown in popularity, the need for scaling…

All you need to know about the tax levied on digital assets in India

In terms of regulations, India has had an “all-or-nothing” attitude when it…
India

India’s Budget 2022 presents new digital rupee, 30% tax on transfer of digital assets, and more

With a new year comes a new budget. On February 1, India’s…

Crypto giant FTX valued at $32Bn post $400Mn Series C fundraise

As cryptocurrencies have come to the mainstream and gained exposure and popularity,…

Crypto.com to expand size of its maiden fund to $500Mn

Cryptocurrency continues to be a topic that is widely accepted by some…

Coinbase acquires derivatives platform FairX to offer crypto derivatives to its US customers

Crypto major Coinbase has acquired FairX, a US-based derivatives platform, as it…

Crypto tumble continues, Bitcoin drops to lowest since September

Cryptocurrency is a topic that has sparked debate for quite some time.…
U.S. forms crypto reserve, market surges

New crypto law in India soon to ban all private cryptocurrencies, with a few ‘exceptions’

Cryptocurrency has had a contradictory journey in India – on one hand,…
U.S. forms crypto reserve, market surges

Fintech startup Defy snaps up $5.5Mn to create India’s first social crypto exchange platform

2021 has been kind to the startup sector in India, clocking many…

Faze Technologies, that lets fans use NFTs for sports, raises $17.4Mn in fresh fundraise

Faze Technologies has raised $17.4 million in its latest seed funding round,…

RBI deems 2018 circular against cryptocurrency no longer valid, says banks can no longer use it to try to halt crypto trading

Cryptocurrency has not had an easy time in India. Not only was…
Coinbase

Polygon, India’s own crypto, crosses $10 billion market cap

Polygon, India’s very own offering to the blockchain market, has officially crossed…
Tesla

Tesla buys $1.5 billion in bitcoin, plans to start accepting it as a mode of payment soon

Elon Musk and Co. never seem to stay out of the headlines.…