Cryptocurrency

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. (Photo: ANI)

Many countries have cautioned on rushing into crypto currencies, says Sitharaman

2 min read . 20 Oct 2019

Investors cited a variety of reasons for the slump that’s seen Bitcoin lose about 20% of its value since Friday. (Reuters)

Bitcoin falls below $8,000 for first time since June

2 min read . 27 Sep 2019

The nonprofit Libra Association, based in Geneva, will oversee the blockchain-based coin, maintaining a real-world asset reserve to keep its value stable (Photo: Reuters)

PayPal cautious about future of Libra cryptocurrency

1 min read . 14 Sep 2019

Telegram secretly plans ‘Gram’ cryptocurrency to take on Facebook

Telegram secretly plans ‘Gram’ cryptocurrency to take on Facebook

3 min read . 04 Sep 2019

Opinion | Facebook’s Libra is an attempt to mask a promise as a token

Opinion | Facebook’s Libra is an attempt to mask a promise as a token

5 min read . 22 Aug 2019

Crypto behemoth Binance is planning a rival to Facebook’s Libra

Crypto behemoth Binance is planning a rival to Facebook’s Libra

1 min read . 19 Aug 2019

China to soon launch its own cryptocurrency

1 min read . 12 Aug 2019

Banning cryptocurrency in India not a solution: Nasscom

Banning cryptocurrency in India not a solution: Nasscom

1 min read . 30 Jul 2019

You could be fined or jailed for holding crypto

You could be fined or jailed for holding crypto

4 min read . 30 Jul 2019

Mint Headlines: Jet Airways crisis, heat on cryptocurrencies and more

23 Jul 2019

Bitcoin’s price has rebounded this year. (Reuters)

Smart money said ‘Skip Bitcoin, bet on blockchain.’ Not any more

1 min read . 18 Jul 2019

Since the Libra would likely hold the dollar, euro and other major currencies as reserve assets, the impact could be significant in 'emerging market'. (Reuters )

Facebook's Libra prospects dim, but cryptocurrencies roll on

2 min read . 18 Jul 2019

Opinion | Seychelles-based BitMEX and the great crypto heist

Opinion | Seychelles-based BitMEX and the great crypto heist

4 min read . 17 Jul 2019

Bitcoin approaching its highest price of 2019

Bitcoin approaching its highest price of 2019

2 min read . 10 Jul 2019

Last month, Facebook unveiled plans for Libra. (Reuters)

Facebook's Libra faces skeptical government in Asia’s third-largest economy

2 min read . 08 Jul 2019

Visa, PayPal may bear a ‘heavy burden’ with Facebook crypto plan

Visa, PayPal may bear a ‘heavy burden’ with Facebook crypto plan

1 min read . 02 Jul 2019

Bitcoin recently surged to a near 16-month high above $11,000 (AFP )

Bitcoin plunges below $11,000 following cryptocurrency's epic surge in 2019

1 min read . 01 Jul 2019

Opinion | Why policymakers worldwide should fear the launch of Libra

4 min read . 30 Jun 2019

Bitcoin is the best-known example of a cryptocurrency. (iStock)

Know your cryptocurrency

2 min read . 28 Jun 2019

Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg. (Photo: Leslie D’Monte/Mint)

Inside Facebook’s plan to disrupt money

9 min read . 27 Jun 2019