Venezuelan inflation index at 1.3 million%, opposition criticises the Maduro government

Venezuelan inflation index at 1.3 million%, opposition criticises the Maduro government

Caracas: A banana would cost $21 in Venezuela a few months ago. But by the year-end, the ordinary Venezuelan will not even be able to buy a banana for the same price. The Venezuelan inflation index has sky-rocketed by 1.3 million%, and the value of the local currency Bolivar has nosedived as compared to the […]

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China, Russia cyberwar exercises hit internet giant Google, experts claim it indicates a major cyberwar

China, Russia cyberwar exercises hit internet giant Google, experts claim it indicates a major cyberwar

Washington: The internet giant Google was hit by China and Russia’s cyberwar exercises. The users of Google’s services, Google Search and G Suite, faced many difficulties for about one and a half hour on Monday night. Although Google has refused to comment on the cyber attack, the experts and companies in the cybersecurity sector claim […]

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The final verdict on crypto-currency scheduled on 11 September by Supreme Court

The final verdict on crypto-currency scheduled on 11 September by Supreme Court

New Delhi/ Mumbai: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) had declared a complete ban on the virtual Currency, Cryptocurrency transactions in India. Until then, the Supreme Court has postponed the next hearing on the petition is scheduled on 11th September. Accordingly, the court will announce its final verdict on this petition. The RBI had banned […]

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Cybercrime cost world economy more than $600 billion; Intellectual Property & banking sector prime targets

Cybercrime cost world economy more than $600 billion; Intellectual Property & banking sector prime targets

Washington: The scope of the threats in the cyberspace is increasing by the day and the cybercrimes have costed the world economy to the tune of $600 billion. In rupee terms, this is an astronomical equivalent of ₹40 lakh crore. The leading US think tank, ‘Centre for Strategic and International Studies’ (CSIS) and the cyber […]

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Bitcoin to reach $40,000 by the end of 2018, predicts Investor and analyst Michael Novogratz

Bitcoin to reach $40,000 by the end of 2018, predicts Investor and analyst Michael Novogratz

Berlin: Just as the cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, took a record leap to cross $10,000, investor and analyst Michael Novogratz predicts it to reach $40,000 by the end of next year. While hinting Bitcoin to be an economic bubble a couple of months ago, Novogratz had indicated Bitcoin value to hit $10000. On this background, his new […]

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Bitcoin surges to $9000

Bitcoin surges to $9000

Washington: In the last two days, the currency ‘Bitcoin’ has taken a record leap by crossing the $ 9,000 mark. Bitcoin’s value has risen by 10 % in the last 24 hours, and on Sunday it reached $ 9,017.42. It has been revealed that the components like ‘Thanks Giving‘ of the United States and ‘Black Friday […]

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Bitcoin rate sharply falls by 1300 Dollars

Bitcoin rate sharply falls by 1300 Dollars

Moscow: ‘Bitcoin’ rate hitting a record high of 7,888 Dollars three days back, has now sharply fallen by 1300 Dollars. In barely 48 hours, the ‘Bitcoin’ rate has declined by 17%. The fall may be triggered by sudden withdrawal of decision to implement technical improvement in ‘Bitcoin’. This decline substantiates  the speculation of Bitcoin investment […]

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No need to regulate Cryptocurrencies and Blockchain claims Reserve Bank of Australia

No need to regulate Cryptocurrencies and Blockchain claims Reserve Bank of Australia

Australia central bank, the Reserve Bank of Australia has claimed that there is no need to put regulations on ‘Cryptocurrencies’ and the underlying ‘Blockchain’ technology. This information has emerged a month back during a hearing before the Australian Parliament. Just few months back, Australia had clarified that ‘Bitcoin’ could be used like any other currency. […]

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Amazon preparing to enter Cryptocurrencies; buys relevant domains

Amazon preparing to enter Cryptocurrencies; buys relevant domains

Amazon,the multinational giant with annual revenue of USD 136 billion and total assets worth USD 83 billion is reportedly getting ready to enter the Cryptocurrency sector. Reports say that the company, which is considered the leader in electronics, online shopping, cloud computing, etc. has registered 3 domains or web-addresses related to cryptocurrency. As of now, […]

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