Indian Bitcoin Exchanges Suspend Operations Following RBI Warning
Several Indian bitcoin exchanges have halted trading following a statement issued by the Reserve Bank of India on Tuesday.
Several Indian bitcoin exchanges have halted trading following a statement issued by the Reserve Bank of India on Tuesday.
On Tuesday the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued a statement warning the public against the use of virtual currencies.
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Officials from New Zealand and Australia echoed statements from around the world, saying bitcoin was "interesting but risky".
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The European Banking Authority has issued a warning on potential risks related to virtual currencies.
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Indian authorities are allegedly preparing a public advisory to warn against the risks of emerging digital currencies.
French central bankers have joined their Chinese counterparts in issuing a warning against the risks of bitcoin trading.
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Li Xiaolai, perhaps the most famous figure in the Chinese bitcoin world recounts his dealings with the cryptocurrency.
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