Crypto Currencies

Can't prevent misuse of Bitcoin by terrorists, Centre tells Rajya Sabha

There is no mechanism to prevent the misuse of crypto-currencies such as Bitcoin by terror groups and other anti-national elements, the government said on Tuesday, adding it was awaiting the report of an expert group on the subject.

Smooth launch of bitcoin futures on Cboe Global Markets could pave the way for more cryptocurrency based products

The most-active contract exhibited the volatility that has become bitcoin’s hallmark, surging 20 percent at one point to trigger a five-minute trading halt.

Bitcoin's value should be about 99 percent less than the current level, says Japan Post Bank CIO

Bitcoin’s rally could end after its price hits the $10,000 mark or right before the CME Group launches bitcoin futures some time by the end of this year.

Russia to block access to websites offering crypto-currency exchanges

The authorities accepted the globally booming market of crypto-currencies but want to either control the turnover or to limit access to the market.