Cryptocurrency News Live: Dogecoin Rules The Charts

Cryptocurrency News Live: Follow this page for the latest updates on major cryptocurrency and NFT news from India and around the world.

Background

Cryptocurrency still remains a mystical subject for many keen investors in India. While cryptos are slowly gaining recognition from investors and regulators alike, with countries and leading brands adopting it as an official tender, there are still a sizeable number of people who wish to invest in crypto, but aren't able to closely track breaking and developing news in the sector, which will help them take note of price movements, major sell-offs, and announcements of new blockchain-based developments. 

This live news blog is here to help. From major market losses to noteworthy declarations, follow this live blog to stay updated with all the latest happenings in the world of crypto.

While there are many cryptocurrencies to explore, Bitcoin (BTC) is the most popular as it is the world's oldest and most valued crypto coin. As of November 2, Bitcoin price stood at $20,537.60, as per CoinMarketCap data. At the time of writing, the global crypto market cap stood at $1.02 trillion, registering a gain of 0.09 per cent in the last 24 hours. 

While cryptocurrency is unregulated in India, cryptocurrencies are clubbed under virtual digital assets (VDAs). Under the new tax regime that went into effect on April 1, 2022, VDAs attract taxation of 30 per cent on gains. A TDS of 1 per cent is applied on top of that. 

Disclaimer: Crypto products and NFTs are unregulated and can be highly risky. There may be no regulatory recourse for any loss from such transactions. Cryptocurrency is not a legal tender and is subject to market risks. Readers are advised to seek expert advice and read offer document(s) along with related important literature on the subject carefully before making any kind of investment whatsoever. Cryptocurrency market predictions are speculative and any investment made shall be at the sole cost and risk of the readers.

10:34 AM (IST)  •  02 Nov 2022

Cryptocurrency Price Today: Dogecoin Becomes Top Gainer

Elon Musk’s favourite crypto, Dogecoin (DOGE), is riding high on the billionaire entrepreneur’s recent takeover of Twitter, emerging to be the biggest gainer after months of slump. Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH), on the other hand, have also managed to see minor gains in the last 24 hours, holding on to their $20,000 and $1,500 points, respectively. Other popular altcoins — including the likes of Litecoin (LTC) and Ripple (XRP) — saw minor gains across the board. The Terra Classic (LUNC) token emerged to be the biggest loser. 

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10:33 AM (IST)  •  02 Nov 2022

Digital Rupee Pilot: 48 Deals Worth Rs 275 Crores Done With e₹

Several banks, including ICICI Bank and Bank of Baroda, on Tuesday participated in the first pilot project of Digital Rupee launched by the Reserve Bank for transactions in government securities. According to sources, ICICI Bank sold GS 2027 securities to IDFC First Bank using Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). In all, there were 48 deals amounting to Rs 275 crore done with the Digital Rupee, they said.

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10:33 AM (IST)  •  02 Nov 2022

Crypto Regulation, Climate Financing Will Be India's Main Agenda Points In G20: Nirmala Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said that climate financing, funding energy transition, developing urban infrastructure and regulating crypto assets would be some of the major agenda items for India as G20 President.

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