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Madras High Court Recognises Cryptocurrency As Property Under Indian Law
In a significant ruling, the Madras High Court has held that cryptocurrency qualifies as "property" under Indian law, an asset capable of being owned, enjoyed, and held in trust.
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WazirX Reopens Trading Over a Year After Hack, Crypto Exchange to Restart in Phased Manner
WazirX has resumed trading after over a year, starting a phased rollout from October 24 with zero trading fees for 30 days. Industry leaders called the move a defining moment for India’s crypto sector, noting it could help restore investor trust. Some users have reported withdrawal delays, though WazirX previously outlined a 10-day timeline for c...
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US President Donald Trump Pardons Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao, Lifts Restrictions
US President Donald Trump has pardoned Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, following his 2023 guilty plea over anti-money-laundering violations. The decision lifts restrictions that had prevented CZ from operating financial ventures, allowing him to re-engage with Binance and the wider crypto ecosystem. Zhao and Binance welcomed the move, framing it as...
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Bitcoin Climbs Above $111,000 as Market Sentiment Improves Ahead of Key US CPI Report
Bitcoin rose above $111,000 (roughly Rs. 97.4 lakh) on Friday, supported by stronger investor sentiment ahead of key US CPI data. Ethereum and major altcoins like Solana, BNB, and XRP also traded higher. Market analysts noted improving macro conditions and renewed optimism after reports of an upcoming US-China presidential meeting. Traders continue...
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Trump Pardons Binance Founder Zhao After Prison Sentence For Crypto Crimes
President Donald Trump has pardoned Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, who created the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange.
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UK FCA Cracks Down on Crypto Firms, Hundreds of Exchanges Receive Warnings
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued hundreds of warnings to unregistered crypto exchanges, including HTX, as part of a sweeping crackdown on firms breaching financial regulations. The regulator also initiated legal action against HTX for unlawful promotion of crypto services. The move highlights the UK’s intensified efforts to...
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Hong Kong’s Securities Regulator Approves First Spot Solana ETF
Hong Kong has approved its first spot Solana ETF, becoming the first Asian market to do so ahead of the US. The ChinaAMC Solana ETF will trade in both Chinese yuan and US dollars, with a minimum investment of about $100 (roughly Rs. 8,800). This builds on prior approvals for Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, expanding regulated crypto investment options f...
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Bitcoin Price Stabilises Around $110,000 Amidst Ongoing Trade Tensions
Bitcoin held near $110,000 (roughly Rs. 96.7 lakh) on Thursday, as the crypto market consolidated amid ongoing US-China trade tensions and the prolonged US government shutdown. Ethereum traded around $3,800 (roughly Rs. 3.3 lakh), mirroring Bitcoin’s quiet momentum. Altcoins such as BNB, XRP, and Solana also traded within tight ranges, while sent...
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North Korea Has Stolen Billions In Crypto, Tech Firm Salaries: Report
North Korean hackers have pilfered billions of dollars by breaking into cryptocurrency exchanges and creating fake identities to get remote tech jobs at foreign companies, according to an international report on North Korea's cyber capabilities.
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Tether User Base Crosses 500 Million Mark as Stablecoin Supply Nears $182 Billion
Tether, the world’s largest stablecoin issuer now has over 500 million users, marking a major milestone in global crypto adoption. Its USDT supply has reached nearly $182 billion (roughly Rs. 15,10,000 crore), far outpacing rival Circle’s USDC. CEO Paolo Ardoino called the achievement a “financial inclusion milestone,” noting USDT’s role ...
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Kadena Ceases Operations, Says Blockchain Will Run After Foundation Shuts
The Kadena Foundation is shutting down due to market challenges and the inability to sustain development. Despite the closure, the blockchain will continue under the care of independent miners and community developers. Over 566 million KDA tokens remain for mining rewards, and 83.7 million are scheduled for unlock in 2029. A small team will manage ...
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Bitcoin Slumps to $108,000 as Traders Await US CPI Data
Bitcoin retreated to around $108,000 on Wednesday after facing resistance near $114,000 as traders await key US inflation data. Ethereum followed with similar losses amid subdued global cues. Market volumes rose, while altcoins traded flat. Analysts expect softer CPI data could renew optimism for rate cuts and lift crypto sentiment.
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Many Websites, Apps Go Dark As Amazon's Cloud Unit Reports Global Outage
AI startup Perplexity, cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase and trading app Robinhood attributed the outages to AWS.
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Thane Man Loses Rs 27 Lakh In Cryptocurrency Scam
A 40-year-old man from Maharashtra's Thane district lost about Rs 27 lakh in a cryptocurrency investment scam after falling for "high" returns, a police official said on Friday.
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World Liberty Financial Explores Real Estate Tokenisation Using USD1 Stablecoin
World Liberty Financial plans to tokenise a real estate project using its USD1 stablecoin, according to WLFI Co-Founder Eric Trump. The project aims to open access to fractional ownership in luxury properties for retail investors, starting from $1,000 (roughly Rs. 87,400). While the Trump family maintains control over WLFI, the move underscores blo...
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Madras High Court Recognises Cryptocurrency As Property Under Indian Law
In a significant ruling, the Madras High Court has held that cryptocurrency qualifies as "property" under Indian law, an asset capable of being owned, enjoyed, and held in trust.
-
WazirX Reopens Trading Over a Year After Hack, Crypto Exchange to Restart in Phased Manner
WazirX has resumed trading after over a year, starting a phased rollout from October 24 with zero trading fees for 30 days. Industry leaders called the move a defining moment for India’s crypto sector, noting it could help restore investor trust. Some users have reported withdrawal delays, though WazirX previously outlined a 10-day timeline for c...
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US President Donald Trump Pardons Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao, Lifts Restrictions
US President Donald Trump has pardoned Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, following his 2023 guilty plea over anti-money-laundering violations. The decision lifts restrictions that had prevented CZ from operating financial ventures, allowing him to re-engage with Binance and the wider crypto ecosystem. Zhao and Binance welcomed the move, framing it as...
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Bitcoin Climbs Above $111,000 as Market Sentiment Improves Ahead of Key US CPI Report
Bitcoin rose above $111,000 (roughly Rs. 97.4 lakh) on Friday, supported by stronger investor sentiment ahead of key US CPI data. Ethereum and major altcoins like Solana, BNB, and XRP also traded higher. Market analysts noted improving macro conditions and renewed optimism after reports of an upcoming US-China presidential meeting. Traders continue...
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Trump Pardons Binance Founder Zhao After Prison Sentence For Crypto Crimes
President Donald Trump has pardoned Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, who created the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange.
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UK FCA Cracks Down on Crypto Firms, Hundreds of Exchanges Receive Warnings
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued hundreds of warnings to unregistered crypto exchanges, including HTX, as part of a sweeping crackdown on firms breaching financial regulations. The regulator also initiated legal action against HTX for unlawful promotion of crypto services. The move highlights the UK’s intensified efforts to...
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Hong Kong’s Securities Regulator Approves First Spot Solana ETF
Hong Kong has approved its first spot Solana ETF, becoming the first Asian market to do so ahead of the US. The ChinaAMC Solana ETF will trade in both Chinese yuan and US dollars, with a minimum investment of about $100 (roughly Rs. 8,800). This builds on prior approvals for Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, expanding regulated crypto investment options f...
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Bitcoin Price Stabilises Around $110,000 Amidst Ongoing Trade Tensions
Bitcoin held near $110,000 (roughly Rs. 96.7 lakh) on Thursday, as the crypto market consolidated amid ongoing US-China trade tensions and the prolonged US government shutdown. Ethereum traded around $3,800 (roughly Rs. 3.3 lakh), mirroring Bitcoin’s quiet momentum. Altcoins such as BNB, XRP, and Solana also traded within tight ranges, while sent...
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North Korea Has Stolen Billions In Crypto, Tech Firm Salaries: Report
North Korean hackers have pilfered billions of dollars by breaking into cryptocurrency exchanges and creating fake identities to get remote tech jobs at foreign companies, according to an international report on North Korea's cyber capabilities.
-
Tether User Base Crosses 500 Million Mark as Stablecoin Supply Nears $182 Billion
Tether, the world’s largest stablecoin issuer now has over 500 million users, marking a major milestone in global crypto adoption. Its USDT supply has reached nearly $182 billion (roughly Rs. 15,10,000 crore), far outpacing rival Circle’s USDC. CEO Paolo Ardoino called the achievement a “financial inclusion milestone,” noting USDT’s role ...
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Kadena Ceases Operations, Says Blockchain Will Run After Foundation Shuts
The Kadena Foundation is shutting down due to market challenges and the inability to sustain development. Despite the closure, the blockchain will continue under the care of independent miners and community developers. Over 566 million KDA tokens remain for mining rewards, and 83.7 million are scheduled for unlock in 2029. A small team will manage ...
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Bitcoin Slumps to $108,000 as Traders Await US CPI Data
Bitcoin retreated to around $108,000 on Wednesday after facing resistance near $114,000 as traders await key US inflation data. Ethereum followed with similar losses amid subdued global cues. Market volumes rose, while altcoins traded flat. Analysts expect softer CPI data could renew optimism for rate cuts and lift crypto sentiment.
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Many Websites, Apps Go Dark As Amazon's Cloud Unit Reports Global Outage
AI startup Perplexity, cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase and trading app Robinhood attributed the outages to AWS.
-
Thane Man Loses Rs 27 Lakh In Cryptocurrency Scam
A 40-year-old man from Maharashtra's Thane district lost about Rs 27 lakh in a cryptocurrency investment scam after falling for "high" returns, a police official said on Friday.
-
World Liberty Financial Explores Real Estate Tokenisation Using USD1 Stablecoin
World Liberty Financial plans to tokenise a real estate project using its USD1 stablecoin, according to WLFI Co-Founder Eric Trump. The project aims to open access to fractional ownership in luxury properties for retail investors, starting from $1,000 (roughly Rs. 87,400). While the Trump family maintains control over WLFI, the move underscores blo...
