Cryptocurrency in Nepal
Is bitcoin banned in Nepal?
Ban of Transaction of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in Nepal. The central bank of Nepal, Nepal Rastra Bank (“NRB”) published a notice pursuant to Nepal Rastra Bank Act 2001 (“NRB Act”) and Foreign Exchange (Regulation) Act 1962 (“FERA”) prohibiting the usage of Bitcoin in Nepal. NRB has not recognized Bitcoins as a valid currency in Nepal. A few highlights on the ban: Laws of Nepal: The […]
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Is cryptocurrency legal in Nepal?
So far, cryptocurrencies are illegal in a few countries, whereas the rest of the world either sees it as fitting to utilise these ‘monies’, or keeps them in a grey area of financial law. Similarly, though most countries in the world do not criminalise cryptocurrencies, they have yet to define their usage as monies or […]
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Cryptocurrency prices are rising, with Ripple rising by 18%.
Since Tuesday morning, the cryptocurrency market, which had been dropping for more than two weeks, has started rising. As a result, the values of the market’s leading cryptocurrencies have surged dramatically in the last 24 hours. According to Crypto.com, the price of Bitcoin has gained 8.24 percent in the previous 24 hours to USD 37,304, […]
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Is Pi Coin / Pi Network the next huge thing in Crypto World?
Please note that Cryptocurrency transaction and mining is illegal in Nepal as per the notice issued by Nepal Rastra bank. This article is only for information purposes. Money has evolved and changed shape over time. Today, digital currencies are best suited to the needs of the digital world. Digital currencies are focused on decentralising the […]
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The Cryptocurrency debate: Is legitimacy necessary?
Cryptocurrency, or “decentralized electronic currency,” is gaining popularity around the world these days. Last January, Nepal’s neighbor India published a “National Strategy on Blockchain” to regulate the technology. However, such currencies and transactions are absolutely prohibited in Nepal. On the Internet recently, there has been a lot of discussion and information concerning cryptocurrencies. However, in […]
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Bitcoin Has Dropped 50% From Its All-Time High
Bitcoin prices have plummeted in recent months, losing more than half their value since mid-April and falling to just under $30,000 this morning. According to CoinDesk numbers, the world’s most common digital currency reached $30,201.96 today. According to additional CoinDesk data, it was down more than 55 percent from its all-time high of nearly $65,000 […]
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