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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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Reliance Jio, Aptos to Launch Blockchain Rewards for 500 Million Users
Reliance Jio has joined hands with Aptos Foundation and Aptos Labs to launch a blockchain-based rewards platform for its 500 million subscribers. Built on Aptos’ high-speed, low-cost blockchain, the system focuses on real-world utility over speculation. It’s currently in beta with 9.4 million users, and it represents one of the largest telecom-...
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Bitcoin Price Steadies Above $111,000 Amidst Ongoing Trade Tensions
Bitcoin maintained stability around the $111,000 (roughly Rs. 97.5 lakh) mark on Thursday as investors weighed prolonged US-China trade tensions and the ongoing US government shutdown. Despite renewed institutional inflows and ETF activity, traders stayed cautious ahead of fresh macro triggers. Ethereum held near $4,000 (roughly Rs. 3.51 lakh), whi...
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Coinbase Invests in CoinDCX at $2.45 Billion Valuation
Global crypto platform Coinbase has invested in India’s leading exchange CoinDCX, valuing it at $2.45 billion (roughly Rs. 21,600 crore). The deal strengthens Coinbase’s presence in India and the Middle East, where crypto adoption is rising rapidly. The investment supports regional growth, regulatory compliance, and secure trading, positioning ...
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Bitcoin Price Rebounds to $112,000 as US Fed Chair’s Comments Spark Hope of Rate Cuts
After a brief sell-off, the crypto market saw renewed stability as traders reacted to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s comments suggesting potential rate easing. Bitcoin recovered to the $112,000 mark (roughly Rs. 98.9 lakh), while Ethereum hovered near $4,000 (roughly Rs. 3.5 lakh). Analysts said Powell’s remarks helped restore optimism, ...
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Dhanteras 2025: Top 7 Investment Options To Consider On This Auspicious Day
Dhanteras 2025 Investment: While traditions emphasise gold and silver, modern interpretations include diversified financial instruments.
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Crime Or Clever Trading? MIT-Educated Brothers Face Trial For $25 Million Crypto Heist
The defense argues that the brothers simply outsmarted "predatory" automated trading bots, which is fair game in the crypto world.
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'Bitcoin Jesus' Agrees To Pay $50 Million To Resolve US Tax Case
Roger Ver, an early investor in cryptocurrency known as "Bitcoin Jesus," has agreed to pay $50 million to resolve US tax charges, the Justice Department said Tuesday.
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JPMorgan Plans to Launch Crypto Asset Trading Services
JPMorgan Chase is preparing to roll out cryptocurrency trading services, marking a major expansion of its digital-asset strategy. The bank’s global head of markets and digital assets, Scott Lucas, confirmed the move while clarifying that crypto custody is not yet part of its near-term plans. This development aligns with JPMorgan’s blockchain in...
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Gang Posed As Crime Branch In Indore. They Then Ran Into Real Cops
A fake crime branch, pulling off robberies that seemed straight out of a Bollywood thriller, was busted by the real crime branch in Madhya Pradesh's Indore this week.
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Bhutan Migrates National ID System to Ethereum Blockchain
Bhutan is shifting its national digital identity system from Polygon to Ethereum, covering nearly 800,000 citizens. Ethereum integration is fully operational, enabling residents to verify credentials, access government services, and receive Verifiable Credentials (VCs). The move strengthens decentralisation, transparency, and resilience while demon...
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Income Tax Department Said to Target Over 400 Wealthy Binance Traders in Major Tax Evasion Crackdown
The tax authorities have launched an extensive investigation into over 400 wealthy Binance users for possible tax evasion between 2022 and 2025. Officials are examining peer-to-peer trades and payments via banks, Google Pay, and cash. Binance’s re-entry in 2024, following a $2.25 million (Rs. 20 crore) fine and registration with the FIU, has give...
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Bitcoin Price Slips to $113,500 as Traders Await US Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s Remarks
Bitcoin traded around $113,500 (roughly Rs. 1.01 crore) on Monday, consolidating after a volatile week marked by leverage unwinding. Analysts say the market reset could create a stronger foundation for recovery, with Ethereum steady above $4,000 (roughly Rs. 3.56 lakh). Investors are closely tracking Jerome Powell’s speech today, which may provid...
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Singapore Court Approves WazirX Restructuring Plan Following $234 Million Hack
The Singapore High Court has approved WazirX’s revised restructuring plan following the $234 million hack in 2024. The ruling enables the exchange to restart operations and repay over 150,000 users through recovery tokens. The hack, traced to North Korea’s Lazarus Group, forced a halt in withdrawals. The decision marks a key step toward restori...
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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.
-
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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Reliance Jio, Aptos to Launch Blockchain Rewards for 500 Million Users
Reliance Jio has joined hands with Aptos Foundation and Aptos Labs to launch a blockchain-based rewards platform for its 500 million subscribers. Built on Aptos’ high-speed, low-cost blockchain, the system focuses on real-world utility over speculation. It’s currently in beta with 9.4 million users, and it represents one of the largest telecom-...
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Bitcoin Price Steadies Above $111,000 Amidst Ongoing Trade Tensions
Bitcoin maintained stability around the $111,000 (roughly Rs. 97.5 lakh) mark on Thursday as investors weighed prolonged US-China trade tensions and the ongoing US government shutdown. Despite renewed institutional inflows and ETF activity, traders stayed cautious ahead of fresh macro triggers. Ethereum held near $4,000 (roughly Rs. 3.51 lakh), whi...
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Coinbase Invests in CoinDCX at $2.45 Billion Valuation
Global crypto platform Coinbase has invested in India’s leading exchange CoinDCX, valuing it at $2.45 billion (roughly Rs. 21,600 crore). The deal strengthens Coinbase’s presence in India and the Middle East, where crypto adoption is rising rapidly. The investment supports regional growth, regulatory compliance, and secure trading, positioning ...
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Bitcoin Price Rebounds to $112,000 as US Fed Chair’s Comments Spark Hope of Rate Cuts
After a brief sell-off, the crypto market saw renewed stability as traders reacted to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s comments suggesting potential rate easing. Bitcoin recovered to the $112,000 mark (roughly Rs. 98.9 lakh), while Ethereum hovered near $4,000 (roughly Rs. 3.5 lakh). Analysts said Powell’s remarks helped restore optimism, ...
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Dhanteras 2025: Top 7 Investment Options To Consider On This Auspicious Day
Dhanteras 2025 Investment: While traditions emphasise gold and silver, modern interpretations include diversified financial instruments.
-
Crime Or Clever Trading? MIT-Educated Brothers Face Trial For $25 Million Crypto Heist
The defense argues that the brothers simply outsmarted "predatory" automated trading bots, which is fair game in the crypto world.
-
'Bitcoin Jesus' Agrees To Pay $50 Million To Resolve US Tax Case
Roger Ver, an early investor in cryptocurrency known as "Bitcoin Jesus," has agreed to pay $50 million to resolve US tax charges, the Justice Department said Tuesday.
-
JPMorgan Plans to Launch Crypto Asset Trading Services
JPMorgan Chase is preparing to roll out cryptocurrency trading services, marking a major expansion of its digital-asset strategy. The bank’s global head of markets and digital assets, Scott Lucas, confirmed the move while clarifying that crypto custody is not yet part of its near-term plans. This development aligns with JPMorgan’s blockchain in...
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Gang Posed As Crime Branch In Indore. They Then Ran Into Real Cops
A fake crime branch, pulling off robberies that seemed straight out of a Bollywood thriller, was busted by the real crime branch in Madhya Pradesh's Indore this week.
-
Bhutan Migrates National ID System to Ethereum Blockchain
Bhutan is shifting its national digital identity system from Polygon to Ethereum, covering nearly 800,000 citizens. Ethereum integration is fully operational, enabling residents to verify credentials, access government services, and receive Verifiable Credentials (VCs). The move strengthens decentralisation, transparency, and resilience while demon...
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Income Tax Department Said to Target Over 400 Wealthy Binance Traders in Major Tax Evasion Crackdown
The tax authorities have launched an extensive investigation into over 400 wealthy Binance users for possible tax evasion between 2022 and 2025. Officials are examining peer-to-peer trades and payments via banks, Google Pay, and cash. Binance’s re-entry in 2024, following a $2.25 million (Rs. 20 crore) fine and registration with the FIU, has give...
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Bitcoin Price Slips to $113,500 as Traders Await US Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s Remarks
Bitcoin traded around $113,500 (roughly Rs. 1.01 crore) on Monday, consolidating after a volatile week marked by leverage unwinding. Analysts say the market reset could create a stronger foundation for recovery, with Ethereum steady above $4,000 (roughly Rs. 3.56 lakh). Investors are closely tracking Jerome Powell’s speech today, which may provid...
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Singapore Court Approves WazirX Restructuring Plan Following $234 Million Hack
The Singapore High Court has approved WazirX’s revised restructuring plan following the $234 million hack in 2024. The ruling enables the exchange to restart operations and repay over 150,000 users through recovery tokens. The hack, traced to North Korea’s Lazarus Group, forced a halt in withdrawals. The decision marks a key step toward restori...
