Bitcoin surges over 2% as US Fed cuts interest rate by 0.5% in first reduction since 2020

Bitcoin surges over 2% as US Fed cuts interest rate by 0.5% in first reduction since 2020

Bitcoin News: The Federal Reserve has reduced interest rates for the first time since the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, sending ripples through the cryptocurrency market. Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency, saw an uptick of about 3 percent in its value following the announcement on September 19, 2024. Bitcoin price record As of 9.08 am … Read more

Crypto industry players see light at end of tunnel despite regulatory vacuum. Here’s why

Crypto industry players see light at end of tunnel despite regulatory vacuum. Here’s why

The Ministry of Finance recently made it clear in a written reply in the Lok Sabha that the government is not considering a law to regulate the transaction of cryptocurrencies. “Currently, there is no proposal to bring legislation for regulating the sales and purchase of virtual digital assets in the country,” Pankaj Chaudhary, Minister of … Read more

From FTX, Quadriga and Morris Coin to WazirX breach, a look at crypto scams and hacks across globe that shook investors

From FTX, Quadriga and Morris Coin to WazirX breach, a look at crypto scams and hacks across globe that shook investors

Much to the chagrin of cryptocurrency investors, WazirX, a leading crypto exchange, witnessed a massive security breach on Thursday in one of its multi-sig wallets, leading to the loss of over $230 million in withdrawals. The exploiter is reportedly selling the stolen tokens, which include $100 million worth of shiba inu and $52 million in … Read more

Bitcoin at two-month low, hits $57,000 level amid US election uncertainty, Mt. Gox outflows

Bitcoin at two-month low, hits $57,000 level amid US election uncertainty, Mt. Gox outflows

Bitcoin dropped to a two-month low on Thursday, fell over 4 per cent to $57,711 amid uncertainty over the U.S. presidential elections and reports of bitcoin supply from a defunct Tokyo-based crypto exchange. Bitcoin fell to its lowest level since May 2, and has lost more than 6 per cent this week. Also Read | … Read more

Bitcoin plunges 3.7% to $66,870; here’s why its falling

Bitcoin plunges 3.7% to $66,870; here's why its falling

World’s biggest cryptocurrency Bitcoin slid as much as 3.78 per cent to $66,817 on Tuesday reflecting trader anxiety ahead of the US inflation data release and the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy decision. Bitcoin reached a record high of $73,798 in March, boosted by inflows into dedicated US exchange-traded funds. However, it has struggled to achieve … Read more

Income Tax Return: 8 common mistakes to avoid for a flawless income tax filing

Income Tax Return: 8 common mistakes to avoid for a flawless income tax filing

Selecting the incorrect form: One of the most common mistakes people make is choosing the incorrect form to file their taxes. Each form is tailored to a certain sort of income and taxpayer profile, and using the incorrect form might result in mistakes and processing delays. CA expert advises taxpayers to thoroughly analyse the qualifying … Read more

Stage set for return of Binance, Kucoin to India

Stage set for return of Binance, Kucoin to India

In December, India’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) called for blocking web addresses of a number of global crypto firms which were not registered in the country, over concerns that some of them may be misused for money-laundering. On Friday, FIU said that it has lifted Kucoin’s suspension after the exchange paid a fine of around … Read more

ChatGPT advises investors with high risk appetite to invest in cryptos. Should you take the plunge?

ChatGPT advises investors with high risk appetite to invest in cryptos. Should you take the plunge?

If you ask ChatGPT, the popular artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, about the most feasible investing option one could explore as a high-risk investor, it promptly asks you to put your money in cryptocurrencies, among other options.  Not only does it suggest investing in cryptos, but it also shares with the inquisitive user the key reason … Read more

Bitcoin at $59,000: Will this crypto rally mark the repeat of Nov 2021?

Bitcoin at $59,000: Will this crypto rally mark the repeat of Nov 2021?

Jumping for the fifth consecutive day, bitcoin hit $59,000 on Wednesday in the global crypto markets. And if the current rally continues, this would be maiden cryptocurrency’s substantial monthly rally since Dec 2020. In just one day, bitcoin rose 4.4 per cent reaching 59,259, its highest level since Dec 2021. At the same time, ether … Read more