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Binance India Goes Full Compliance Mode With Re-Verification Mandate
19.4.2025
Binance just ignited a compliance revolution in India’s crypto market, enforcing full KYC re-verification to tighten security, align with AML laws, and redefine user accountability. Binance Triggers Full KYC Lockdown in India Crypto exchange Binance announced a policy update on April 18 mandating...
Polygon’s Nailwal: Jio partnership to drive real-world Web3 adoption for 450M users
17.4.2025
As Polygon lays the groundwork for mainstream Web3 adoption in India by bringing blockchain access to over 450 million Reliance Jio users, it remains focused on balancing speed, scalability and affordability, without compromising on decentralization.Polygon is working with Jio, a telecom giant...
China Jails 9 in $6M Crypto Scam Hitting Indians
16.4.2025
China cracks down hard on cross-border crypto fraud, jailing fraudsters in a major blow to digital crime targeting Indians. China Drops Heavy Prison Terms Over Cross-Border Crypto Fraud on Indians A wide-reaching crypto scam targeting Indian nationals has led to harsh prison terms for a group...
Unocoin Launches Bitcoin Payments Over Lightning Network in India
13.4.2025
Unocoin, India’s longest-standing cryptocurrency exchange, has announced the integration of the Lightning Network, powered by Voltage, marking an advancement in bitcoin and stablecoin adoption within the growing Indian crypto market. This new feature allows Unocoin users to send and receive bitcoin...
Indian IT Firm Jetking to Raise Funds for Bitcoin Treasury Expansion
2.4.2025
Jetking Infotrain Limited, a Mumbai-based IT education firm, announced plans Wednesday to raise ₹6.6 crore ($793,000) through a preferential share issue to expand its bitcoin reserves and fund cryptocurrency-related initiatives, Chief Financial Officer Siddarth Bharwani confirmed. Jetking Doubles...
Circle and Near Invest $14M in Remittances App for Indian Diaspora
27.3.2025
The app currently has 500,000 monthly actively users
MahaKumbh signaled India’s readiness for the metaverse
27.3.2025
Opinion by: Shubham Kukrety, co-founder and CEO at QuoteIt Strange sights were seen as India recently concluded MahaKumbh, a Hindu congregation that occurs once every 144 years.Every day, a man took dips at Sangam — the triple confluence of rivers Ganga, Yamuna and Sarasvati — with...
OpenAI Considers Lowering ChatGPT Subscription Fees in India
24.3.2025
OpenAI is considering a significant reduction in the subscription cost for ChatGPT in India, with potential prices ranging…
Wazirx Preps for Relaunch With Zodia Custody, Backed by Banking Powerhouses
18.3.2025
Wazirx is gearing up for a high-stakes relaunch after a major security breach, partnering with Zodia Custody to reinforce asset security and rebuild user trust. Wazirx Is Gearing Up for High-Stakes Relaunch—Will New Security Hold Up? Indian crypto exchange Wazirx is preparing to restart operations...
Weekly Recap: Regulatory Wins, Market Doldrums
14.3.2025
PLUS: World Liberty Financial’s token sale, Coinbase in India, Ripple in Dubai
Unnamed Insiders Allege Russia Taps Crypto Assets to Facilitate Oil Trade With China and India
14.3.2025
Based on whispers from unnamed insiders quoted by Reuters, Russia is reportedly turning to bitcoin, ether, and stablecoins as tools in its oil trade with China and India. These insiders, described as having “direct knowledge of the matter,” opted to stay in the shadows, citing...
Russia using Bitcoin, USDt for oil trades with China and India: Report
14.3.2025
Russian companies have been using cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and USDt to facilitate international trade with China and India, according to a Reuters report.Russian oil companies have been using crypto assets like Bitcoin (BTC) and Tether’s USDt (USDT) to accelerate international trades...
Coinbase Approved to Launch in India—FIU Registration Secured
13.3.2025
Coinbase is officially launching in India, securing FIU approval to offer crypto trading in one of the world’s fastest-growing markets. Coinbase Gains Regulatory Approval to Operate in India Crypto exchange Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN) has secured registration with India’s Financial Intelligence Unit...
Indian Web3 Startups Raise $564M, Developer Community Expands
12.3.2025
Indian Web3 startups saw significant growth in investment activity in 2024, raising $564 million, a substantial increase from the previous year. India now boasts the fastest-growing developer community and is projected to surpass the U.S. by 2028. Funding Still Below 2022 Peak In 2024, Indian Web3...
Garantex Operator Aleksej Besciokov Arrested in India: Report
12.3.2025
Besciokov is charged with money laundering conspiracy, conspiracy to violate sanctions and conspiracy to operate an unlicensed money transmitting business
Indian authorities arrest alleged Garantex founder for US extradition
12.3.2025
Officials with India’s Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) announced the arrest of Lithuanian national Aleksej Bešciokov, who was alleged to have operated the cryptocurrency exchange Garantex. In a March 12 notice, the CBI said police in the Indian state of Kerala...
Indian authorities arrest alleged Garantex founder for US extradition
12.3.2025
Officials with India’s Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) announced the arrest of Lithuanian national Aleksej Bešciokov, who was alleged to have operated the cryptocurrency exchange Garantex. In a March 12 notice, the CBI said police in the Indian state of Kerala...
Indian authorities arrest alleged Garantex founder for US extradition
12.3.2025
Officials with India’s Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) announced the arrest of Lithuanian national Aleksej Bešciokov, who was alleged to have operated the cryptocurrency exchange Garantex. In a March 12 notice, the CBI said police in the Indian state of Kerala...
Coinbase plans India comeback with FIU registration
11.3.2025
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase is one step closer to relaunching its services in India after securing a license with the country’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU). On March 11, the crypto exchange revealed on social media that “we’re approved to launch in India,”...
Coinbase plans India comeback with FIU registration
11.3.2025
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase is one step closer to relaunching its services in India after securing a license with the country’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU). On March 11, the crypto exchange revealed on social media that “we’re approved to launch in India,”...