Cryptocurrency News Live: Ethereum Dips Below $1,600

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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. 

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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 September 1, Bitcoin price stood at $20,057.84, as per CoinMarketCap data. At the time of writing, the global crypto market cap stood at $979.41 billion, registering a dip of 1.70 percent 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 this year, VDAs attract taxation of 30 percent on gains. A TDS of 1 percent will be applied on top of that. 

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10:14 AM (IST)  •  01 Sep 2022

Cryptocurrency Price Today: Ethereum Falters, Bitcoin Remains Stable At Around $20,000

Ethereum (ETH), the second most valued cryptocurrency in the world, dipped below the $1,600 mark early Thursday morning, losing the bullish streak it saw after the date of Merge was announced last week. Bitcoin (BTC), on the other hand, is struggling hard to cross the $21,000 mark, remaining stable within the $20,000 range over the past few days. Alongside, popular altcoins such as Dogecoin (DOGE), Solana (SOL), and Ripple (XRP) saw minor dips across the board. Among lesser-known cryptos, the UNUS SED LEO (LEO) token emerged to be the biggest gainer in the last 24 hours. 

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