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Slump in Bitcoin raises eyebrows on cryptocurrencies’ performance in 2018

Slump in Bitcoin raises eyebrows on cryptocurrencies’ performance in 2018

Tue, Dec 26, 2017

Witnessing the fall in Bitcoin, investors also removed their money from other major cryptocurrencies.

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Litecoin tumbles after its founder sold out all his shares

Litecoin tumbles after its founder sold out all his shares

Fri, Dec 22, 2017

Litecoin came into existence in 2011, and is often referred to as “silver” coin.

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Cryptocurrency bonanza: Here's how Big B and family made $17.5 million

Cryptocurrency bonanza: Here's how Big B and family made $17.5 million

Wed, Dec 20, 2017

About $250,000 was invested by the father-son duo in a Singapore-based company called as Meridian Tech Pte Limited which operates a micro-payment platform Ziddu.com    

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Did Bitcoin's performance create investors interest in other cryptocurrencies?

Did Bitcoin's performance create investors interest in other cryptocurrencies?

Mon, Dec 18, 2017

Achievement of Bitcoin brings a new era for cryptocurrency, as investors found faith in other virtual currencies.

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After FinMin, I-T dept, SEBI too tightens noose around Bitcoin

After FinMin, I-T dept, SEBI too tightens noose around Bitcoin

Mon, Dec 18, 2017

The SEBI may come down heavily on illicit 'initial coin offers' seeking public investments with promise of high returns from Bitcoins in the absence of any regulatory regime.

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How to pay tax on bitcoins profit?

How to pay tax on bitcoins profit?

Sun, Dec 17, 2017

Dhiraj recently sold a Bitcoin worth Rs 2,75,000/- after the money what he invested in it got doubled. But he is not aware whether he need to pay tax on this or not and if tax needs to be paid then under what income tax head and how much! Let’s understand: -

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Do you want to invest in Bitcoins? Here's a few facts

Do you want to invest in Bitcoins? Here's a few facts

Thu, Dec 14, 2017

 Although it has been available for trading since 2009, performance of Bitcoin became noteworthy this year when it crossed over $17,000-mark.    

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Will Bitcoin be another “Bubble” tale?

Will Bitcoin be another “Bubble” tale?

Wed, Dec 13, 2017

Bursting of the bitcoin bubble should not have systemic, macroeconomic implications, as the total value of bitcoin is (still) too small, and it has few links with the wider economy, analysts at Capital Economics say.

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Bitcoin craze sweeps world; Twitterati offering free cryptocurrency!

Bitcoin craze sweeps world; Twitterati offering free cryptocurrency!

Fri, Dec 08, 2017

Trading in Bitcoin came into existence in 2009 in the form of an encrypted software. Having worth of just $14 in beginning of 2013, it shooted up to $1,017.58 in February 2017.

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Cash loving Indians go back to pre-demonetisation level of ATM withdrawals

Cash loving Indians go back to pre-demonetisation level of ATM withdrawals

Tue, Jun 20, 2017

Digital transaction push after the NDA government braved the decision to demonetise higher currency notes did not boost non-cash transactions. Motilal Oswal analysts provide analysis to support the numbers.  

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Debit card fraud? Here's what you must do immediately

Debit card fraud? Here's what you must do immediately

Wed, May 10, 2017

Government has been pushing for less-cash society centered around digital transactions. 

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Banks look to charge withdrawals as cash crunch eases

Banks look to charge withdrawals as cash crunch eases

Thu, Mar 02, 2017

Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Government is foucssed on making India a less-cash society. In this bid, the government has taken many initiatives to promote digital currency and dissuade citizens from using cash. The latest step in this direction is banks charging customers for withdrawing their own cash. 

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Bitcoin jumps above $1,000 for first time in three years

Bitcoin jumps above $1,000 for first time in three years

Mon, Jan 02, 2017

Digital currency bitcoin kicked off the new year by jumping above $1,000 for the first time in three years late on Sunday, having outperformed all central-bank-issued currencies with a 125 % climb in 2016. 

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Bitcoin's total value hits record high above $14 billion

Bitcoin's total value hits record high above $14 billion

Thu, Dec 22, 2016

The price of one bitcoin reached $875 on the Europe-based Bitstamp exchange, its strongest level since January 2014, putting the cryptocurrency on track for its best daily performance in six months. 

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The whole process of remonetisation will not take long time: Arun Jaitley

The whole process of remonetisation will not take long time: Arun Jaitley

Sat, Dec 17, 2016

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Saturday hinted that not all of the Rs 15.44 lakh crore worth of currency junked will be remonetised through issuance of new notes as he said digital currency will fill the gap.

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