cryptocurrency

Bitcoin hits $100,000 for first time

The digital unit has advanced more than 50 percent since the tycoon's poll win -- and around 134 percent since the turn of the year

Bitcoin is now worth over $95,000

Bitcoin's value has soared to a record high of above $95,040, as excitement builds around a potentially supportive approach to cryptocurrencies under President-elect Donald Trump.

Bitcoin is now worth over $90,000

Bitcoin surged past $90,000 on Wednesday, setting a new record as investors bet on favourable cryptocurrency policies under Donald Trump’s administration.

Bitcoin nears $90,000 as Trump’s pro-crypto stance increases record

Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency, is on the verge of hitting $90,000, as investor optimism intensifies in the wake of Donald Trump’s U.S. election 2024 victory.

Bitcoin reaches record high of over $81,000 after Trump's win

Bitcoin surged to a record high of $81,464 on Monday after the US presidential election results, in which Donald Trump secured victory, boosted expectations of a crypto-friendly regulatory environment, according to a recent report by Reuters.

Bitcoin hits record high as traders bet on Trump's win

Bitcoin climbed to a record high in Asian markets as investors showed confidence in Donald Trump's victory in the US presidential race.

SWIFT prepares for digital currency transactions in 2025

SWIFT, the global bank messaging network, is set to trial live transactions involving tokenised assets and digital currencies next year, according to a recent report by Reuters.

Donald Trump calls himself "crypto president"

Former US President and current Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump has called himself the "crypto president" during a fundraiser last week, as per sources present at the event. As per reports, Trump portrayed himself as a staunch advocate for cryptocurrency during the event, while criticising Democratic efforts to regulate the industry.

Web 3.0 and the changing business models

Web 3.0 is an upcoming technology ecosystem which is evolving fast and has the potential to change business models significantly. As the third generation of the world wide web (WWW), it facilitates the metaverse and cryptocurrency while laying emphasis on ownership of data.

June 18, 2022
June 18, 2022

Bitcoin drops below $20,000, lowest since December 2020

Bitcoin dropped below the $20,000 level on Saturday to its lowest point in 18 months, extending its slide as investors showed they were unnerved by growing troubles in the industry and as the general pull-back from riskier assets continued.

June 14, 2022
June 14, 2022

Is Bitcoin dead?

The unpredictable rise and fall of Bitcoin makes it a risky investment for many, and the recent crash in the cryptocurrency market means many dedicated crypto owners are going back to cash.

June 9, 2022
June 9, 2022

Bangladesh Bank to carry out study for rolling out digital currency

The Bangladesh Bank will conduct a feasibility study on the possibility of introducing a Central Bank Digital Currency (CDBC) in Bangladesh, said Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal in his budget speech today. 

July 29, 2021
July 29, 2021

Cryptocurrency trading not allowed at all: Bangladesh Bank

Bangladesh Bank has once again said today that it does not allow holding or trading of any kind of virtual coin or cryptocurrency in the country.

September 4, 2019
September 4, 2019

Telegram secretly plans to beat Facebook by 'Gram' cryptocurrency

Working in secrecy for a year, the Telegram messaging service has a plan: to beat Facebook in the race to launch a cryptocurrency with its new project "Gram".

June 18, 2019
June 18, 2019

Facebook to unveil new cryptocurrency

Facebook is set to unveil a bid to bring cryptocurrency payments into the mainstream, reportedly with the endorsement of governments and financial giants.

April 26, 2019
April 26, 2019

3 ‘cryptocurrency dealers’ held in Habiganj, Laxmipur

Police claim to have arrested three youths for their alleged involvement in cryptocurrency dealing from Habiganj and Laxmipur districts.

October 29, 2018
October 29, 2018

Cryptocurrency bitcoin marks 10 years

October 31, 2008 marked the birth of bitcoin. Ten years on, the world's first cryptocurrency is at the forefront of a complex financial system viewed warily by markets and investors.

June 20, 2018
June 20, 2018

Bithumb freezes accounts after $31.5bn cryptocurrencies stolen

South Korea's biggest cryptocurrency exchange, Bithumb, says it lost 35 billion won ($31.5 million) worth of cryptocurrencies in a hacking attack, highlighting concerns that cryptocurrency exchanges are vulnerable to cyber attacks.

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