Cryptocurrency Prices in India

US-Based Kochi Techie Trapped in Fake Case, Held Under 27-Day ‘Digital Arrest’, Loses INR 1.72 Crore

A 29-year-old software engineer based in California was defrauded of USD 178,916 (approximately INR 1.72 crore) after cybercriminals held him under a 27-day "digital arrest."

Bitcoin Suisse Layoffs: Crypto Firm to Cut Half of Jobs in Switzerland

Bitcoin Suisse plans to cut up to 60 jobs in Switzerland, potentially affecting half of its local workforce, as part of a broader restructuring. Software engineering and back-office roles will shift to international hubs, while the company plans to close its Copenhagen IT facility and establish a new technical hub in Vietnam to reduce costs and support global expansion.

Full List of 15 Crypto Platforms Named by FIU-IND for PMLA Non-Compliance

FIU-IND has issued notices to 15 Virtual Digital Asset Service Providers, including Weex, Blofin, Bitunix, DigiFinex and WhiteBIT, for PMLA non-compliance. The agency has also sought takedown of their apps and URLs in India.

US: Singaporean Ringleader Pleads Guilty in USD 245 Million Cryptocurrency Theft Case

A 22-year-old Singaporean national has pleaded guilty in federal court to leading an international cybercrime enterprise that stole and laundered over $245 million in cryptocurrency, according to a U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia press release.

Hacker Steals USD 340 Million in Bitcoin Heist and Returns Most Funds; Know What Happened

A hacker stole around USD 340 million in bitcoin from Blockstream’s Liquid Network in one of the year’s largest crypto thefts. The network was temporarily paused after the exploit, with the attacker later returning about 3,400 of nearly 4,000 stolen bitcoins. Around 600 bitcoins, worth roughly USD 47 million, remained with the exploiter.

How Indians Use Crypto for Groceries and Gold via Overseas Gift Cards? Know Loopholes

Discover how Indians are using cryptocurrencies to buy groceries, fuel, and gold through overseas gift card platforms. Learn about the mechanics of crypto-to-voucher conversions, offshore fintech intermediaries, and the regulatory challenges flagged by blockchain researchers regarding cross-border digital asset spending.

Bitcoin Price Crosses USD 80,000 Mark

Bitcoin Surges Toward USD 80,000, Heads for Strongest Weekly Gain in Over 3 Years

Bitcoin surged toward the $80,000 mark on Saturday, on track for its strongest weekly gain in more than three years amid optimism of traders related to a spike in bond yields. The cryptocurrency jumped as much as 4.8 per cent over 24 hours and was trading around $78,588 as of 9:10 am.

Binance To Cut Off HTX, EXMO and 14 Other Crypto Platforms Over EU, US Sanctions

Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, has announced it will stop processing transactions involving 16 crypto exchanges and payment platforms, including HTX, in response to expanded sanctions targeting Russia and Iran-linked networks.

Who Is Rohan Jadhav? Pune Influencer Held for Laundering INR 10.74 Crore via 5,436 Accounts, Hong Kong Handlers

Social media influencer Rohan Jadhav has been arrested in Pune for allegedly playing a key role in a digital arrest fraud that duped an elderly man of more than INR 10 crore a few months ago. According to a report, Jadhav surrendered before a court after police froze all his bank accounts and other financial sources.