Biden lifts TikTok ban; women learners rise online; and a chat with Shashank Kumar, CEO of agri-tech startup DeHaat

Leading this briefing is news that El Salvador, the smallest country in Central America, yesterday became the first country to make Bitcoin legal tender. The country's Bitcoin law was been approved by a 'super majority' Nayib Bukele, El Salvador's 39-year old president said on Twitter. Also in the programme, President Biden lifts US ban on TikTok; more women in India went online for STEM courses; and an interview with Shashank Kumar, co-founder and CEO of DeHaat on expansion plans at his agri-tech startup

Cryptocurrencies: To invest or not to invest...the muddle continues

India's cryptocurrency industry is once again in a regulatory flux following fresh concerns voiced by RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das. As banks keep crypto-related transactions at an arm's length, government intervention is urgently needed to frame guidelines for the sector

India's edtech sector to surge; Musk continues bitcoin-moving tweets; What is Twitter Blue; and an interview with Gramophone's founders on their tech stack for farmers

Leading today's briefing is a report that India's edtech sector will continue to see strong growth over the next few years. Also on the programme, Elon Musk continues his crypto-market-moving tweets; Find out what Twitter Blue is; and we speak with Tauseef Khan and Nishant Mahatre, co-founders of Gramophone about their ongoing effort to build an integrated tech stack to help farmers in India with everything from farm preparation and inputs to finding the best buyers for their produce

What Tiger Global's bet on CoinSwitch Kuber means to India's crypto startup story

The US firm's first investment in a cryptocurrency company in India, having earlier backed global crypto leader Coinbase, suggests investors are confident that the Indian government will eventually regulate the industry instead of blocking it

Cryptos as an asset class could be India's middle path: Nandan Nilekani

Even as the clamour for bitcoin, the most popular crypto currency, rises, governments around the world are wary of its volatility. Figuring out its benefits will help build consensus on its regulation and adoption, says the Infosys co-founder

Not just Bitcoin: Here's what you should know about the 8,000+ other cryptocurrencies

While Bitcoin is back in the news, did you know there are 8,423 cryptocurrencies in the world? They account for $1.39 trillion in total market cap

Explainer: Decoding the Tesla-bitcoin saga, and India's tryst with the cryptocurrency

Amid reports that India may prohibit cryptocurrencies except virtual currencies issued by state, a look at Tesla's bitcoin investment, India's stance on the cryptocurrency, reasons for the government's skepticism towards cryptocurrencies, and more

Bitcoin gets a massive shot in the arm, thanks to Elon Musk and Tesla. What's next?

Tesla's $1.5 billion investment in the cryptocurrency will encourage more corporates to take a gamble with it. Experts say India needs to join the party before it's too late

'Don't ban bitcoin. It's good for the economy'

Cryptocurrency startups in India believe the country can become a thriving hub for crypto-innovation and have started a campaign to lobby the government to reconsider its proposed ban on cryptocurrencies

Photo of the Day: Tesla sends bitcoin to record high

Bitcoin hits new record, with less talk of a bubble

The crazy cousin of traditional currencies, which fell below $4,000 in March, passed $19,783. More investors now are buying it for the long term