After riches to rags story, young crypto trader launches tea stall that accepts Bitcoin

After riches to rags story, young crypto trader launches tea stall that accepts Bitcoin

What if you could take the smallest risk possible that might change your life? That’s what a young man from Bangalore did by dropping out of college to start his own business. With an initial capital of just Rs 30,000, Shubham Saini, a 22-year-old student set up a tea stall named ‘The Frustrated drop out’. […]

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Weekly Crypto Roundup: Ethereum’s Merge, India’s fintech, and a new crypto exchange

Weekly Crypto Roundup: Ethereum’s Merge, India’s fintech, and a new crypto exchange

While a number of crypto traders were hoping for a surge in Ether’s price after the long-awaited change, the first 24 hours after the Merge saw Ether falling by more than 8% to around $1,470 While a number of crypto traders were hoping for a surge in Ether’s price after the long-awaited change, the first 24 […]

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The world of crypto: ICO to DAO to POS, a quick guide to some key crypto terms

The world of crypto: ICO to DAO to POS, a quick guide to some key crypto terms

It’s no mystery that the world of cryptocurrency can be an intimidating one for anyone new to it. With so many unknown terms floating around, it’s easy to feel like you need an insider to understand what’s going on. Thankfully, we’ve got you covered. If you are reading this, chances are you have already heard […]

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The scary reality of cryptocurrency scams on Instagram

The scary reality of cryptocurrency scams on Instagram

Twenty-five-year-old Preksha Kasbe, a student based in Pune woke up to a DM on Instagram from her friend Sonali who she knew from school.  Excited, she responded to her message chatting about life in general as friends do. “But then Sonali switched the conversation to crypto investments and how it changed her life completely,” Kasbe […]

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How to introduce cryptocurrency to parents: A step-by-step guide

How to introduce cryptocurrency to parents: A step-by-step guide

Convincing older generations to adopt new technologies can be challenging. Often one has to rely on a different approach than one would with their friends. It takes tact, patience and conviction to convert cautious parents into cautious investors because they are essentially trusting you with their money. We put a step-by-step guide on how you […]

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Google now displays a countdown clock on searching ‘Ethereum Merge’

Google now displays a countdown clock on searching ‘Ethereum Merge’

Google has added a countdown clock displaying the number of hours left for Ethereum Merge to occur. The Merge is an event that aims to switch Ethereum’s network from Proof-of-Work (PoW) to the Proof-of-Stake (PoS) algorithm. It is all set to change the working of the blockchain, with the aim to make the Ethereum blockchain […]

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What happens to your cryptos when the internet goes down?

What happens to your cryptos when the internet goes down?

The internet has become an essential part of our lives. We use it for work, pleasure, communication and more. The World Wide Web has changed the world in many ways. It has made information easier to find and share, opened up new opportunities for business and education, and brought people together who might never have […]

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Crypto Weekly Roundup: Bitcoin’s year in El Salvador, safe returns for Ronin, and straight talk for Celsius

Crypto Weekly Roundup: Bitcoin’s year in El Salvador, safe returns for Ronin, and straight talk for Celsius

This week is a special one, for September 7, 2022 marks the first anniversary of El Salvador formally adopting Bitcoin as legal tender – the first country in the world to do so. A day before the law came into force, Bitcoin’s price was more than $50,000. On Friday, however, it was worth $20,634.97 This […]

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Ethereum to undergo Merge on September 19: What could go wrong?

Ethereum to undergo Merge on September 19: What could go wrong?

The Ethereum network is undergoing a monumental change from a Proof-of-Work (PoW) consensus mechanism to a Proof-of-Stake (PoS) system known as Ethereum Merge. The merge as it is being called takes place on September 19. The expected result of this merge? Developers will have greater power to build compelling new decentralised apps (dapps) and end […]

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