Cryptocurrency News Live: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Most Altcoins See Bloodbath

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 September 22, Bitcoin price stood at $18,374, as per CoinMarketCap data. At the time of writing, the global crypto market cap stood at $906.58 billion, registering a dip of 2.14 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 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.

17:01 PM (IST)  •  22 Sep 2022

e-HKD: Hong Kong To Start Testing CBDC In The Coming Months

Central Bank Digital Currency, or CBDC, is becoming a keen topic of interest among governments and central banks across the globe. To jump on to the digital coin bandwagon, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) announced in June its intention to introduce its own CBDC, which will be called e-HKD (electronic Hong Kong dollar). As reported by the South China Morning Post, the regulatory body is now looking to test the e-HKD in the coming months, to understand its various aspects before a mass roll-out. 

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09:45 AM (IST)  •  22 Sep 2022

Cryptocurrency Price Today: US Fed Rate Hike Impacts Most Altcoins

Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH), the world’s most valued and second-most valued cryptocurrencies, found themselves in the reds following a US Federal Reserve interest rate hike for the third consecutive time this year. Other popular altcoins, including the likes of Dogecoin (DOGE), Litecoin (LTC), and Solana (SOL), registered notable dips as well. Among lesser-known altcoins, the Celsius (CEL) token emerged to be the biggest gainer in the last 24 hours, while the EOS (EOS) token turned out to be the biggest loser.

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