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Judge cryptocurrency by technology, and not the other way around

22 Feb, 2021, 04.00 PM IST

By the end of 2020, global e-commerce was growing at 19 per cent CAGR (2017–23) to reach $6.5 trillion. Digital/mobile wallets were fast becoming preferred modes for e-commerce payments, and were projected to corner 52 per cent market share by 2023.

What will Indian investors lose if govt really bans cryptocurrency

20 Feb, 2021, 12.09 PM IST

Banning ‘cryptocurrencies’, better termed crypto assets, would also stop investment in companies that use crypto tokens to power their technology.

Bitcoin climbs above $53,000 as Elon Musk backs crypto over cash

19 Feb, 2021, 09.03 PM IST

“When fiat currency has negative real interest, only a fool wouldn’t look elsewhere,” Musk said in a reference to the sub-zero returns on cash caused by negative-yielding debt. The comments pushed Bitcoin to a record on Friday, with prices climbing above $52,000.

Is India about to miss the bus in leveraging cryptocurrency?

19 Feb, 2021, 04.54 PM IST

A move by the country in favour of cryptos would attract global attention and support from the world’s financiers and technologists can put the country on the forefront of the rapidly evolving industry.

Elon Musk says bitcoin is slightly better than holding cash

19 Feb, 2021, 01.51 PM IST

He also defended Tesla’s action to invest in bitcoin, saying that the difference with cash made it “adventurous enough” for the S&P 500 company to hold the cryptocurrency.

After taxman, banks ring warning signals for customers investing, trading in cryptocurrency

19 Feb, 2021, 08.52 AM IST

Most large banks have been allowing customers to trade on their platforms since SC order claim all cryptocurrency exchanges.

Robinhood to allow customers to deposit, withdraw cryptocurrencies

18 Feb, 2021, 09.26 AM IST

The trading app popular with young investors currently allows customers to buy, sell and hold cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin on its platform, but users cannot withdraw their assets to transfer to other wallets.

3 reasons why millennials need to diversify investments in cryptocurrencies

17 Feb, 2021, 10.26 AM IST

Cryptocurrency can make an alternative investment for millennials over the long term since they are likely to remain strong and pull through any financial crisis that may occur in the future.

5 reasons why bitcoin cryptocurrency prices are on the rise

12 Feb, 2021, 05.20 PM IST

Cryptocurrencies, especially Bitcoin, is now being considered as a safe-haven asset against market volatility and inflation. The current societal and economic climate also brings about a situation for people to hold less cash and stay hedged against market swings.

Bitcoin hits record as Mastercard, BNY Mellon embrace cryptocurrency

11 Feb, 2021, 11.52 PM IST

Bank of New York Mellon Corp. said Thursday it will hold, transfer and issue Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies for institutional customers.

Tesla buys bitcoin worth $1.5 billion, to accept the cryptocurrency as payment

08 Feb, 2021, 10.58 PM IST

According to a Bloomberg report, the price of the digital asset jumped as much as 16% with prices nearing nearly $45,000 for the first time.

Source: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/topic/Cryptocurrency