Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) regulations

Preliminary > Science and Technology > Digital technology > Blockchain

Why in news? The European Parliament has approved the Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) regulations. These are the w...

2023 APR 26

Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs)

Preliminary > Science and Technology > Innovation and New technologies > Blockchain

Why in news? With a boom in crypto-supporting blockchain technology around the world, several other elements assoc...

2022 JAN 27

Preliminary > Science and Technology > Digital technology > Blockchain

Why in news? China’s central bank on 23rd September said all financial transactions involving cryptocurrenci...

2021 SEP 25

Preliminary > Science and Technology > Everyday S&T > Blockchain

Why in news? Values of Bitcoin and other prominent cryptocurrencies have been extremely volatile in recent times. ...

2021 MAY 24

Mains > Science and Technology > Digital Technology > Blockchain

WHY IN NEWS: In January 2021, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology released a draft National Str...

Mains: Questions can be asked on prospects and challenges of block chain technology, various efforts taken to understand and utilize the technology etc.
Prelims: Questions are expected on features of ‘ePramaan’, DigiLocker, ‘eSign’, applications of block chain technology etc.

2021 APR 15