Ukraine's government raises crypto worth $8 million in crowdfunding appeal LONDON: Ukraine's government has raised almost $8 million in cryptocurrencies after posting appeals on social media... Published 27 Feb, 2022 07:33pm
Print BoE reviews staff financial rules after Fed ethics scandal LONDON: The Bank of England is conducting an internal review into its policy on officials’ personal financial... Published 24 Feb, 2022 06:34am
Markets Russia seeks to regulate cryptocurrencies MOSCOW: The Russian finance ministry said Monday it had submitted draft legislation regulating cryptocurrencies,... Published 21 Feb, 2022 04:59pm
BR Research Digital currencies: is there a middle ground? Pakistan’s regulatory institutions do not seem ready to deal with cryptocurrencies yet. The telecoms watchdog is... Published 21 Feb, 2022 08:11am
Technology Why crypto creators want to stay anonymous PARIS: The two lifelong friends from Florida never sought the limelight, but then they built a multi-million-dollar... Published 18 Feb, 2022 12:32pm
Business & Finance JPMorgan calls for regulatory quick fix for crypto hedging LONDON: New rules are needed urgently to give banks certainty in handling cryptoassets on behalf of big customers ... Published 16 Feb, 2022 06:20am
Business & Finance Warning Indians against cryptocurrencies, RBI chief says tulips have more value MUMBAI: India’s central bank chief delivered a stark warning against investing in cryptocurrencies, saying they... Published 11 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Markets Bitcoin mimics stocks rally, hits 2-week high Bitcoin hit its highest in two weeks on Saturday, extending the previous session's strong gains as cryptocurrencies... Published 05 Feb, 2022 11:44am
Print India to launch state-backed ‘digital rupee’, tax crypto MUMBAI: India will introduce a state-backed “digital rupee” and impose a 30 percent tax on profits from virtual... Published 02 Feb, 2022 04:45am
Business & Finance Russian authorities draw up ‘road map’ to regulate cryptocurrencies MOSCOW: Russian authorities have drawn up a ‘road map’ that envisages restrictions on cryptocurrencies but not a... Published 31 Jan, 2022 07:10am
Business & Finance ‘Russia should regulate crypto market, not ban it’ MOSCOW: Russia should regulate the crypto market, not ban it, Finance Ministry official Ivan Chebeskov said on... Published 26 Jan, 2022 04:41am
Markets Russia should regulate crypto market, not ban it MOSCOW: Russia should regulate the crypto market, not ban it, Finance Ministry official Ivan Chebeskov said on... Published 25 Jan, 2022 07:24pm
Opinion A digital dollar is years away as Fed kicks issue to Congress While the Federal Reserve’s paper on potentially adopting a central bank digital currency (CBDC) will advance... Published 25 Jan, 2022 05:03am
Markets Russian central bank proposes banning cryptocurrencies, crypto mining MOSCOW: Russia's central bank on Thursday proposed banning the use and mining of cryptocurrencies on Russian... Published 20 Jan, 2022 05:33pm
Business & Finance Britain to curb marketing of crypto investments LONDON: Britain’s financial watchdog said on Wednesday it planned to curb the marketing of cryptoassets and other... Published 20 Jan, 2022 04:21am
Business & Finance Spain moves to rein in crypto-asset advertising MADRID: Spain moved on Monday to regulate rampant advertising of crypto assets, including by social media... Published 18 Jan, 2022 04:20am
Markets The Year of the Doge? 2021, crypto's wildest year yet LONDON: Bitcoin close to $70,000, "memecoins" worth billions of dollars, a blockbuster Wall Street listing and a... Updated 30 Dec, 2021 03:52pm
Editorials Future of money EDITORIAL: That Pakistan recorded about $20 billion in cryptocurrency value in 2020-21 and ranked third on the ... Updated 26 Dec, 2021 11:07am
Business & Finance Russian cenbank to seek ban on investment in cryptocurrencies MOSCOW: The Russian central bank would like to ban investments in cryptocurrencies in Russia, seeing risks to... Published 17 Dec, 2021 04:30am
Markets Russian central bank to seek ban on investment in cryptocurrencies MOSCOW: The Russian central bank would like to ban investments in cryptocurrencies in Russia, seeing risks to... Published 16 Dec, 2021 05:54pm
Technology Indian PM Modi to take final call on crypto regulatory framework BENGALURU: India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi will take a final decision on the regulatory framework for... Updated 10 Dec, 2021 12:57pm
World Kyrgyz electricity boss held for crypto mining BISHKEK, (Kyrgyzstan): An electricity chief in Kyrgyzstan was detained after he illegally connected a home crypto... Published 09 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Business & Finance Proposed India bill banning crypto payments could mean jail for violations MUMBAI: Proposed legislation that would ban the use of cryptocurrencies as a method of payment in India also seeks ... Published 08 Dec, 2021 06:22am
Markets Antipodeans find footing after Omicron slide, cryptos lick wounds SYDNEY: The dollar edged off last week's peaks against riskier currencies on Monday, as concerns about the Omicron... Published 06 Dec, 2021 11:48am
Print Bitcoin falls by a fifth, cryptos see $1bn worth liquidated BENGALURU: Bitcoin shed a fifth of its value on Saturday as a combination of profit-taking and macro-economic... Published 05 Dec, 2021 04:26am
Markets Thai central bank says doesn't support digital assets as payments BANGKOK: Thailand's central bank on Wednesday warned companies about accepting digital assets as payment for goods... Published 01 Dec, 2021 05:25pm
Markets Haven currencies ebb with Omicron fears SYDNEY: Riskier currencies bounced from recent lows and safe-havens such as the yen eased against the dollar on... Published 01 Dec, 2021 12:44pm
Markets Cryptocurrencies brace for winter, virtual Adidas and a bitcoin city Cryptocurrencies survived one of the largest market shocks since the earliest days of the pandemic last week, with ... Updated 29 Nov, 2021 06:16pm
Technology Digital art: international artists get platform at Dubai’s theatre DUBAI: Even before the pandemic shut theatres, the usage of technology transformed the way art is viewed, spreading... Published 27 Nov, 2021 05:08am
World India announces bill to ban cryptocurrencies NEW DELHI: India's government will introduce a bill to ban private cryptocurrencies and create a framework for a... Updated 23 Nov, 2021 08:36pm
Behind the screens: SECP probe into State Life’s equity investment process opens Pandora’s box at PSX?
Behind the screens: SECP probe into State Life’s equity investment process opens Pandora’s box at PSX?