Blockchain & crypto news from India
In the early days of cryptocurrency, trading was a relatively unknown activity that required an in-depth understanding of technical concepts. At that time, only a handful of people who had strong technical backgrounds and were interested in cryptocurrencies had the opportunity to engage in this market. The lack of accessibility to trading platforms and the absence…
The launch of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the United States was a highly-anticipated event in the world of cryptocurrency. Following their introduction, many investors were eager to see how these ETFs would perform in the market. However, replicating the success of these ETFs has proved to be a challenge, as Hong Kong’s new…
On April 25, Bitcoin’s value fell below $62,000 as a result of the release of “stagflationary” macro data in the United States. This data caused market unrest, and when Wall Street opened, investors were greeted with troubled sentiment. The US Q1 gross domestic product (GDP) came in significantly lower than expected at 1.6%, which added…
After settling a fine of approximately $2 million, Binance, the largest cryptocurrency exchange globally, which had been prohibited from operating in India, is now prepared to make a comeback. Binance is set to be the second cryptocurrency exchange from overseas which marks a return to the country after KuCoin after India’s financial regulatory authority restricted…
According to a research report published on April 15, the South Korean won has emerged as the world’s most-traded fiat currency against cryptocurrencies in the first quarter of 2024. The report reveals that the won accounted for a whopping $456 billion worth of trading volume on centralized crypto exchanges, surpassing the trading volume of $455…
The regulatory authorities in Hong Kong have recently approved the use of spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) for the popular cryptocurrencies Bitcoin and Ether. This means that at least three local issuers have been granted regulatory approval to offer ETFs that track the price of these two digital assets. This is a significant development in the…
The Bitcoin price experiences a significant sell-off as today’s downward movement results in the liquidation of numerous BTC and altcoin traders who were caught off guard. Although the decline began early on Friday, it intensified around noon ET, transforming small losses into double-digit declines for numerous cryptocurrencies The price of Bitcoin saw a sudden downturn…
Deutsche Bank’s latest survey on Bitcoin has revealed a noteworthy shift in consumer sentiment towards the world’s leading cryptocurrency. While the survey results show that skepticism among consumers has decreased slightly, it still remains a cause for concern. Interestingly, the survey found that less than one-third of the respondents believe that Bitcoin’s price will experience…
The financial authorities in South Korea have announced their intention to introduce new guidelines that aim to impose stricter regulations for token listings on centralized cryptocurrency exchanges. These guidelines are expected to be unveiled by the end of April or the beginning of May, and are aimed at ensuring a safer and more secure environment…
During the current crypto bull market, the value of the top cryptocurrency exchange insurance funds has increased by over $1 billion. To be specific, the balances of Bitcoin, BNB, Tether, and TrueUSD (TUSD) that make up Binance’s Secure Asset Fund for Users (SAFU) have exceeded $2.03 billion as of April 3. This marks a significant…