Police discovered the ring when one gambler sought help saying “please help me, I am gambling on my mobile phone and my family is going to be ruined”

Central banks around the world have been working on digital versions of their currencies for retail use to avoid leaving digital payments to the private sector, the BIS said this week

Bankers said on Wednesday the RBI is calling for more lenders to take part in pilot programmes using the e-rupee in a bid to push the number of transactions to a million a day

US regulator's move, filing 13 charges against Binance and its CEO Changpeng Zhao, has hit public faith in crypto trading, and led to a wave of withdrawals from the group's exchanges

New findings show how CEO Changpeng Zhao secretly retained control over Binance's US arm and ensured he could direct the company’s expansion in the American crypto market despite scrutiny from regulators

China hawks in Washington blame US investors for transferring capital and valuable know-how to Chinese tech companies that could help advance Beijing's military

The findings come on the heels of a declaration by G7 finance ministers and central bank governors to support measures to counter illicit activities by state actors

The city is set to host 100 crypto-related conferences and lavish parties through April, with backing from top government officials, including chief executive John Lee

Binance has earlier faced challenges in Singapore, where several crypto exchanges have received central bank approval to offer payment services

The SEC's warning on Binance's stablecoin – over whether or not it is a security – may be key to the type of dollar-pegged tokens that draw regulatory scrutiny

The centre will be tasked with exploring blockchain’s potential for the government, Chinese citizens and industries

Independent sanctions monitors said South Korea estimated that North Korean-linked hackers stole virtual assets worth $630 million last year