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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.

Vivo India X Account Hacked; Cybercriminals Promote Cryptocurrency Scam

Vivo India’s official X (formerly Twitter) account was compromised to promote a cryptocurrency scam involving 'Firelight FXRP rewards'. Users are advised not to click links or interact with the unauthorised posts while awaiting official recovery. So far, Vivo has not issued an official public statement confirming the breach or announcing recovery of the account.

Billionaire Michael Saylor Says He Used ChatGPT to Raise USD 15 Billion for His Company

Software entrepreneur Michael Saylor says ChatGPT helped his firm design a novel stock structure to raise USD 15 billion. According to a Fortune report, Saylor urges workers to use AI for unique problem-solving rather than competing with automation, highlighting a major intersection of generative AI and corporate finance.

‘Hello, This Is Divya’: WhatsApp Message Unravels INR 21 Crore Crypto Fraud, Leads to BJP Leader Jagdish Malviya

A WhatsApp message that began with a simple, "Hello, this is Divya speaking", has led investigators to what is being described as Madhya Pradesh's biggest cyber fraud case and now, to the arrest of a BJP zila panchayat member accused of helping launder the proceeds of the INR 21.06 crore cryptocurrency scam.

FalconX Layoffs: Cryptocurrency Prime Brokerage Cuts 10% of Global Staff Amid Ongoing Crypto Market Slump

FalconX has laid off 10 per cent of its global workforce and withdrawn its Singapore licence application amid a prolonged crypto market downturn. According to a Bloomberg report, the prime brokerage is shifting focus toward derivatives trading while managing weaker trading volumes across the industry.

FBI Agent Allegedly Steals Nearly USD 1 Million in Cryptocurrency From Suspect’s Accounts

A former FBI agent has been charged with allegedly stealing more than USD 900,000 in cryptocurrency from accounts the bureau was monitoring during a national security investigation. Court records say Patrick Steven Yaroch used internal access to transfer the funds to a personal account and later searched ChatGPT about moving to Europe before his arrest.

Pump.fun Layoffs Backlash: Solana-Based Memecoin Launchpad Accused of Laying Off Staff Before Token Vesting

Pump.fun is facing severe backlash after allegedly laying off employees right before their PUMP token grants vested. As per a KuCoin report, the sudden cuts stripped former staff of potentially lucrative digital asset payouts, sparking widespread industry debate over fairness and token compensation structures in crypto.

CBDT Issues Fresh Income Tax Reporting Rules for Crypto Transactions: Here’s What It Means for Investors

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has issued a detailed guidance note outlining how crypto-asset transactions should be reported under the Income-tax Rules, 2026. The move does not introduce any new tax on cryptocurrencies but clarifies reporting obligations for crypto exchanges and other service providers, while aligning India's framework with global tax reporting standards

MP Crypto Scam: Retired CA Loses INR 21 Crore After Woman's Crypto Investment Pitch Lures Him Into USDT Scheme

A 70-year-old retired chartered accountant in Gwalior has allegedly been swindled of over INR 21 crore in a highly sophisticated, multi-layered cryptocurrency investment scam. The Madhya Pradesh State Cyber Cell has initiated a formal investigation into the matter, freezing nearly INR 2 crore in linked bank accounts so far.

Has India's Ministry of Finance Asked RBI and SEBI to Regulate Crypto? Fact Check Calls Claim Misleading

A claim circulating on social media suggests that India's Ministry of Finance has directed the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and Securities & Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to regulate cryptocurrencies. Our fact check reveals this claim is misleading. While discussions are ongoing regarding a framework for virtual digital assets, India does not currently recognize crypto as an asset, and no definitive directive for full regulation has been issued.

Bitcoin Price Today, July 13, 2026: BTC Price Stable Around USD 63,395 Amid Tech Stock Rally Shift

Bitcoin traded at USD 63,395 as of 8:04 AM IST on Monday, July 13, 2026, maintaining a steady, range-bound performance. The leading digital asset continues to consolidate within a narrow band as global investors rotate liquid capital out of the cryptocurrency sector and into high-growth artificial intelligence equities and recent large-scale public listings.

Donald Trump Defends USD 1.2 Billion Crypto Earnings As His Net Worth Triples to USD 6.5 Billion

US President Donald Trump defended earning USD 1.2 billion from family crypto ventures in 2025, claiming 'everybody's profiting' under his administration. Disclosures show he made USD 550 million from World Liberty Financial and USD 635 million from a $TRUMP token license. Trump stated his funds are in a blind trust, while Forbes notes his wealth tripled to USD 6.5 billion since 2024.

Bitcoin Price Today, July 1, 2026: BTC Price at USD 58,798 Ahead of Key US Jobs Data Release

Bitcoin stabilised at USD 58,798 at 7:51 AM IST on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, consolidating near a critical support floor. The premier digital currency remained range-bound as global investors adopted a defensive posture, awaiting the release of critical US labour market data which market participants expect will signal a continued period of restrictive monetary policy.

Bitcoin Price Today, June 30, 2026: BTC Price Stable Around USD 59,740

Bitcoin traded at USD 59,740 at 7:47 AM IST on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, marking a period of consolidation following a multi-month decline. The leading digital asset faces ongoing downward pressure as institutional investors pivot toward high-risk artificial intelligence equities and macroeconomic uncertainty continues to curb speculative appetite.

Bitcoin Price Today, June 29, 2026: BTC Price Stable Around USD 59,203

Bitcoin traded at USD 59,203 as of 7:58 AM IST on Monday, June 29, 2026, hovering near critical support levels after a prolonged period of downward volatility. The leading digital asset remains under pressure as market participants re-evaluate the financial stability of major corporate treasury holders and grapple with waning retail interest in favour of high-growth AI equities.

Why US Congress Is Moving Forward With a Federal Reserve Digital Dollar Ban Until 2030

The US Senate has passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act in an 85-5 vote, including a provision that would prevent the Federal Reserve from issuing a central bank digital currency (CBDC) until the end of 2030. The measure aligns with President Donald Trump's opposition to a digital dollar and now heads to the House, where lawmakers are expected to consider it this week.

German Court Jails Man Who Put Angela Merkel and Olaf Scholz on Darknet 'Death Lists' of Politicians

A German court has sentenced 50-year-old Martin S. to three years in prison for operating a far-right darknet site called 'Assassination Politics' He confessed to posting online 'death sentences' and targeting politicians, including former chancellors Angela Merkel and Olaf Scholz. He was also convicted of soliciting crypto bounties.