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Fidelity now allows clients to use its website to view cryptocurrencies

The initiative is a rare example of an established financial services company warming up to cryptocurrencies.

RBI keeping a close watch on cryptocurrencies: Urjit Patel tells Parliamentary panel

RBI governor Urjit Patel reportedly told the Parliamentary panel that an inter-disciplinary committee has been formed to discuss the legality of cryptocurrencies

Loose monetary policy may have helped speculation in digital cryptocurrencies like bitcoin

Bitcoin, the primary cryptocurrency, hit a record just shy of $3,000 last month but has fallen some 20 percent since then, trading at $2,366 on 11 July.

Laxmicoin, India's own bitcoin, seeks regulatory clarity for launch

However, RBI's warning against use of bitcoin and action initiated by Enforcement Directorate and Income Tax Department among other authorities against some bitcoin operators in India seems to have come into the way of Laxmicoin launch

Bitcoin gets 67 new e-currencies; value grows to $13 billion

A number of bitcoin operators in India have begun suspending their business following RBI's warning against use of such virtual currencies due to potential money laundering and cyber security risks.

Laxmicoin, India's own bitcoin, seeks regulatory clarity for launch

However, RBI's warning against use of bitcoin and action initiated by Enforcement Directorate and Income Tax Department among other authorities against some bitcoin operators in India seems to have come into the way of Laxmicoin launch

Why the bitcoin may be nearing its end

A history professor argues how the trajectory of bitcoins and other digital currencies could follow private monies of yore that flourished before being crushed by government forces.

Why the bitcoin may be nearing its end

A history professor argues how the trajectory of bitcoins and other digital currencies could follow private monies of yore that flourished before being crushed by government forces.

RBI advisory on virtual currency makes Indian Bitcoin exchanges shut shop

Post the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) advisory notice, some websites have suspended operations.