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Binance.US, the American affiliate of crypto giant Binance, landsover $200Mn in first ever external fundraise

The war chest of Binance.US continues to grow, as the American affiliate…

Global crypto giant FTX could invest in esports upstart MPL: Report

Indian gaming upstart and household fantasy cricket platform MPL (Mobile Premier League)…

Ronin Network breached, over $625Mn stolen in cryptocurrency

For all the benefits that are glamourized by enthusiasts, cryptocurrencies have their…

Australian competition watchdog sues Facebook-parent Meta for not taking down misleading crypto ads

Advertisements make up a chunk of Facebook-owner Meta’s revenue. However, the same…

Binance strengthens presence in Middle East, gets Bahrain license

Binance, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the world, has strengthened its foothold…

Coinbase beats estimates in revenue, posts record user numbers in Q4 2021 even as stock tumbles

With Russian president Vladimir Putin declaring war and invading Ukraine, in what…

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.
StableCoins as an imaginary real coin

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.…
StableCoins as an imaginary real coin

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 ordered to block Proton Mail

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.…
US seizes $225M crypto, victims reimbursed

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,…