Search
Indian Supreme Court recovers YouTube account from XRP scammers
21.9.2024
XRP scammers hacked the Supreme Court of India’s YouTube account, and although it was recovered, it lost its subscriber base
Indian Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Seeking Crypto Trading Regulations
13.11.2023
Source: Pexels The Indian Supreme Court on Friday declined to entertain a petition seeking to establish guidelines on crypto regulations. Cryptocurrencies, decentralized digital or virtual currencies operating independently of a central bank, have faced ongoing discussions regarding their...
Indian Supreme court rejects crypto petition, highlights legislative nature
11.11.2023
Listening to the plea, the bench headed by the Chief Justice of India (CJI) remarked that the petitioner’s demands are more legislative in nature
Indian supreme court raps Union government on crypto rules delay: report
28.7.2023
The Supreme Court bench asked the union government to file a report on whether they are capable of setting up a federal agency to investigate crypto-related crimes
Bitcoin Tops $11,000 Reigniting Interest in India
30.7.2020
A resurgent bitcoin is rekindling Indian interest in cryptocurrencies with reports suggesting many dormant holders are back to trading. A report in Livemint is also attributing the piqued interest to a recent Indian supreme court decision to overturn a prohibition that barred banks from dealing...
Some Indian Banks Ignore Supreme Court Verdict on Cryptocurrency, RBI Urged to Rectify
15.3.2020
Despite the Indian supreme court quashing the central bank’s ban on crypto, some major banks, including HDFC and Indusind Bank, are still arbitrarily declining to process crypto transactions. Banks say they are waiting for instructions to lift the ban from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)....
After Court Victory, Indian Exchanges Gear Up for Crypto Trading Surge
4.3.2020
Indian Supreme Court’s decision to lift the central bank’s ban on cryptocurrency trading could soon translate into notable growth in trading volumes, according to cryptocurrency exchanges in the country
Indian Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Cryptocurrency — RBI Ban Lifted
4.3.2020
A historic day for the Indian crypto community, the supreme court has finally ruled on the case against the banking ban by the central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The court held that the RBI circular which places a banking ban on the crypto industry is unconstitutional. Also read:...
Indian Supreme Court to Rule on Central Bank’s Crypto Banking Ban
24.2.2020
The building of the Indian Supreme court In New Delhi, India. Source: iStock/anil_shakya19
India’s Supreme Court is set to rule on a legal challenge to restrictions placed on banks dealing with cryptocurrency traders imposed by the central Reserve Bank of India (RBI). If the challenge proved...
Hearing Concluded: Indian Supreme Court Deliberates on Crypto vs RBI Case
28.1.2020
The Indian supreme court has finished hearing the crypto vs. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) case. The hearing concluded on Tuesday with the counsel for the Internet and Mobile Association of India wrapping up his arguments, followed by arguments by the counsel representing crypto exchanges. The court...
Indian Supreme Court Warms Up to Crypto – RBI’s Arguments Not Convincing
23.1.2020
India’s supreme court heard the crypto case on Thursday, starting with the arguments by the counsel for the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). After pointing out that the RBI ban only hurts crypto businesses but does not stop crypto trading, the court explained that “being an honest...
Indian Supreme Court Hears In-Depth Arguments Against RBI Ban
15.1.2020
India’s supreme court spent all day hearing arguments against the crypto banking ban by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday. The counsel for the Internet and Mobile Association of India presented extensive arguments to convince the court that the central bank acted outside...
Indian Supreme Court Delays Hearing on Crypto Ban, Expects Slew of Comments
14.1.2020
The Supreme Court of India has passed over, but not adjourned, a case against the Reserve Bank of India’s ban on banks’ dealings with crypto-related businesses
These Are the Bitcoin Stories You Loved in 2019
2.1.2020
2019 was a crazy year for cryptocurrency enthusiasts and a number of interesting events happened throughout the last 12 months. It’s hard to keep track of the day-to-day activities taking place within the cryptosphere and there may be a few incidents some of our readers missed....
RBI Governor Discusses Crypto and Central Bank Digital Currency
5.12.2019
The governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Shaktikanta Das, spoke about cryptocurrency during a press conference on Thursday. He also talked about the prospect of an RBI-issued digital currency, when the time will be right for issuing one, and his view on private digital currencies. Also...
What Indian Crypto Exchanges Are Doing to Protect P2P Users
23.11.2019
With the Supreme Court of India postponing the crypto hearing, the Indian crypto community is calling for better protection when trading on P2P platforms. Several top crypto exchanges in the country have shared their processes and policies they have implemented to protect their P2P platform users....
Maduro Plans to Give Venezuelan Pensioners Petro as Christmas Bonus
21.11.2019
Regional news outlets from Venezuela have revealed that President Nicolás Maduro plans to dole out petro as a ‘Christmas bonus’ for Venezuelan retirees and pensioners. Moreover, despite the fact that many Venezuelans say average citizens don’t use the petro, Maduro also...
Indian Supreme Court Wraps up Crypto Hearing for the Year
19.11.2019
The Supreme Court of India called on for hearing on Monday the writ petitions challenging the banking restriction by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). After hearing from the RBI’s counsel, the court wrapped up the case for the year. Its decision follows Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Indian...
Indian Government Programs Add New Crypto Courses
14.11.2019
The Indian government has added new educational courses teaching cryptocurrency and blockchain technology to the public and law enforcement officers. Amid regulatory uncertainty and banking restrictions, cryptocurrency and blockchain technology remain important topics of study in India. Also read:...
Indian Finance Minister Answers Crypto Questions at IMF Meeting
21.10.2019
At an IMF and World Bank meeting, Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman talked about cryptocurrency and stablecoins when asked about Facebook’s Libra digital currency project. RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das also addressed the subject at the conference. Also read: Indian Supreme Court...