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Mehab Qureshi

Mehab is a Technology Journalist at Indianexpress.com. He is interested in cryptocurrency, NFTs, tech policy, and gaming.

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YouTube accounts of crypto creators, Indian exchanges fall victim to scamming attemptSubscriber Only

January 24, 2022 17:27 IST

The hacked accounts had a video posted without the creator's permission that instructed viewers to send cryptocurrency to a wallet address that was in the description of the video in return for a new cryptocurrency called "OWCY".

Tue, Jan 25, 2022

Twitter’s NFT profile picture authentication: Why is this a big deal?Subscriber Only

January 21, 2022 16:17 IST

Twitter first released its plan of announcing NFT profile images in September 2021, now after months of anticipation, the microblogging platform released an official verification mechanism for NFT profile pictures.

Fri, Jan 21, 2022

What is REvil, the ransomware group dismantled by Russia at US requestSubscriber Only

January 17, 2022 17:26 IST

Ransomware group REvil has been dismantled by the Russian authorities on Friday at the request of US government agencies. But who or rather what is REvil and why is it a big name in the world of cybersecurity? We take a look.

Mon, Jan 17, 2022

Welcome the Indian Internet, in your mother tongueSubscriber Only

January 05, 2022 16:30 IST

We spoke to the founder of Agaamin, Sajan Nair, on the need of an 'Indian internet' and the potential of dWeb in the digital ecosystem.

Wed, Jan 05, 2022

Poly Network to Squid token scam: All the cryptocurrency heists of 2021Subscriber Only

December 28, 2021 13:17 IST

Here we list all the major cryptocurrency scams that occurred in 2021.

Fri, Dec 31, 2021

RBI’s tokenisation plans: Here’s what’s changing for usersSubscriber Only

December 27, 2021 15:46 IST

Customers will need to re-register themselves with each of their payment instruments, whether it is a debit or a credit card.

Mon, Dec 27, 2021

Year of Bitcoin: Here’s what made it the most popular cryptocurrency in 2021Subscriber Only

December 21, 2021 13:57 IST

As we near the end of this big year for cryptocurrencies, here we list all the important events that made Bitcoin the most popular asset globally.

Fri, Dec 31, 2021

From Shiba Inu to Pot and Putin… the bizarre world of cryptocurrency namesSubscriber Only

December 20, 2021 19:26 IST

We explore the weirdest coins that have popped up over the past several years.

Mon, Dec 20, 2021

Here’s what could happen after Bitcoin runs out of supplySubscriber Only

December 17, 2021 20:10 IST

Bitcoin inventor Satoshi Nakamoto capped the number of Bitcoin at 21 million, to make the cryptocurrency scarce and control inflation that might arise from an unlimited supply.

Fri, Dec 17, 2021

David Kleiman vs Craig Wright trial: The curious case of Bitcoin creator Satoshi NakamotoSubscriber Only

December 08, 2021 14:48 IST

Wright's lawyers have said repeatedly that David Kleiman and Wright were friends and collaborated on work together, but their partnership had nothing to do with Bitcoin's creation or early operation.

Wed, Dec 08, 2021

Web3 imagines a decentralised web: Here’s what it wants to achieveSubscriber Only

December 07, 2021 10:06 IST

Web3 isn’t another buzzword or jargon which can be written off. It is the future of the internet. But what exactly is the vision here?

Tue, Dec 07, 2021

Decoding India’s dubious distinction as world’s ‘internet shutdown capital’Subscriber Only

December 04, 2021 14:33 IST

In 2019 and 2020 alone, Internet and allied services remained suspended in India for more than 13,000 hours, with as many as 164 instances of shutdowns being enforced.

Sat, Dec 04, 2021

A look at cryptocurrency’s journey so far in IndiaSubscriber Only

November 30, 2021 18:55 IST

Here we examine the regulatory journey of cryptocurrency in India— from ban to regulation so far.

Fri, Feb 25, 2022

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Elon Musk wants you to stop relying upon cryptocurrency exchanges; here’s the reasonSubscriber Only

November 27, 2021 17:59 IST

There are two types of crypto exchanges—centralised and decentralised—both come with their own benefits and pitfalls in terms of safety and reliability.

Mon, Nov 29, 2021

As Lok Sabha tables Crypto bill, experts divided on interpretation of ‘private cryptocurrency’Subscriber Only

November 24, 2021 16:39 IST

As the details of the Cryptocurrency Bill are not yet known it has been left open to many interpretations creating a stir in the crypto world.

Wed, Nov 24, 2021

Sundar Pichai to Tim Cook: What global CEOs think about cryptocurrency and its futureSubscriber Only

November 24, 2021 13:03 IST

Global adoption of crypto during the past year has been explosive. Here we list what global CEOs think about cryptocurrency.

Wed, Nov 24, 2021

‘Fear and Greed’ index tool and Crypto investments: What to keep in mindSubscriber Only

November 23, 2021 13:09 IST

Alternative. me, the company behind the crypto Fear and Greed Index—analyzes emotions and sentiments from different sources and crunches them into one simple number.

Wed, Nov 24, 2021

Explained: What is El Salvador’s Bitcoin city?Subscriber Only

November 22, 2021 15:06 IST

El Salvador's “Bitcoin City” would be funded with the issuance of a $1 billion Bitcoin Bond. The city will be located along the Gulf of Fonseca near a volcano.

Tue, Nov 23, 2021

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Investing in cryptocurrency? Here are some crypto slang you need to knowSubscriber Only

November 20, 2021 10:30 IST

We decided to compile a list of popular slangs used in the cryptocurrency world to help who may be unaware.

Fri, Nov 19, 2021

With Cryptocurrency Bill in offing, experts list options for worst case scenarioSubscriber Only

November 17, 2021 21:17 IST

If the proposed Bill deems cryptocurrencies illegal tender, it will stop investors from trading in any crypto class.

Wed, Nov 17, 2021

YouTube’s decision to hide dislike counter discourages trolls, but will affect user decision: CreatorsSubscriber Only

November 13, 2021 20:25 IST

YouTube says the development is an attempt at fostering the well-being of content creators. We spoke to YouTubers to gauge their response to the update.

Mon, Nov 15, 2021

Explained: What is Twitter Blue and how can it benefit the platform, its usersSubscriber Only

November 10, 2021 14:42 IST

Twitter is rolling out Twitter Blue to users in the United States and New Zealand. What is this subscription based service, and how could it benefit the platform and its users?

Wed, Nov 10, 2021