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Forged SC order, crypto trail: Punjab and Haryana High Court denies anticipatory bail in Rs 2.65 crore ‘digital arrest’ case

February 20, 2026 10:23 am

A portion of the funds was diverted to a Jalandhar driver’s bank account to which the accused maintained full access, the Punjab and Haryana High Court noted.

Techie wanted for 2 years over Mumbai crypto fraud arrested in Ahmedabad

February 17, 2026 3:38 pm

The Crime Branch arrested Sujit Shankarrao Dev, a software developer from Naroda, near Ahmedabad Airport.

Malaysian entrepreneur bought AI.com domain for Rs 300 in 1993, sells it for Rs 634 crore: ‘Greatest ROI in history’

February 12, 2026 4:18 pm

Arsyan Ismail didn’t foresee the rise of artificial intelligence; he simply liked that the letters matched his initials.

Jack Dorsey says smaller, AI-powered teams will reshape how Block operates. (File Image: Reuters)

Jack Dorsey's Block cutting up to 10% of staff: Report

February 10, 2026 8:59 am

The company facilitates bitcoin purchases by acquiring the cryptocurrency and reselling it at a small premium.

Stablecoins have gained attention in recent years, and their issuance has grown rapidly. Their size, however, remains low relative to wider crypto asset market capitalisation.

China steps up crypto crackdown, will vet real-world asset tokens

February 14, 2026 10:32 am

Authorities will also strictly vet offshore issuance of tokens backed by Chinese onshore assets, according to a notice published on the central ‍bank's ⁠website.

New filings show these groups sitting on hundreds of millions of dollars, dwarfing the institutional Democratic Party’s resources.

The richest 2026 players: AI, crypto, pro-Israel groups and Trump

February 01, 2026 5:14 pm

New federal filings show artificial intelligence firms, crypto groups, pro-Israel lobbies and Donald Trump’s super PAC amassing massive war chests ahead of the 2026 US midterm elections, while Democrats lag behind institutionally.

The FIU, which operates under the Union Finance Ministry, is taking a tough stance against tools meant to conceal the paper trail of crypto wealth.

India tightens crypto noose: Live selfies, geo-tagging now mandatory for users

January 11, 2026 10:37 pm

Under the new rules, users must take a "live selfie" using software that verifies their presence, typically through eye-blinking or head movement. The measure helps prevent the use of static photos or deepfakes.

‘Willing accomplice’: Gujarat HC denies bail to man accused of converting crypto from cyber crime proceeds to US dollars

January 06, 2026 6:19 pm

Two others accused in the case were, however, granted bail, with the Gujarat High Court pointing out that they appeared to be unaware of the trafficking involved to carry out cyber crimes.

The woman's complaint says that on June 19, she received a call from someone claiming to represent Blue Dart courier. The caller allegedly said that drugs and baggage linked to her Aadhaar number had been found, and that the Mumbai police would be coming to arrest her. (Express Photo)

Under 'digital arrest', Bengaluru woman sells 2 plots, 1 flat and takes bank loan to pay Rs 2 crore to cybercriminals

December 16, 2025 6:59 pm

The scam began when the woman received a call claiming to represent Blue Dart courier, stating that drugs linked to her Aadhaar number had been found.