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India’s crypto tax is a gov’t attempt to ‘displace’ the tech — Lawyer
17.10.2024
Legal practitioner Amit Kumar Gupta told Cointelegraph that the Indian government’s stance on crypto reflects a lack of understanding of the technology.
Crypto tax policy framework passes India's parliament despite pushback from lawmakers
25.3.2022
Under the framework, those conducting crypto transactions will be subject to a 30% tax starting on April 1, while the 1% TDS requirement will take effect on July 1
Indian INX exchange reportedly plans to list Bitcoin futures ETF
14.1.2022
The India International Exchange is reportedly looking to explore digital asset-based products despite local uncertainty
Prime Minister Modi’s Twitter Account Hacked — Tweets Bitcoin Legal Tender in India, Government Giving Away BTC
12.12.2021
The Twitter account of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was compromised and a tweet was posted claiming that the government of India has adopted bitcoin as legal tender and purchased 500 coins to distribute to all residents in the country. This hack came at a critical time in India as...
India’s crypto unicorn CoinDCX has no immediate plans for IPO
29.11.2021
CoinDCX reached a $1.1 billion valuation by raising $90 million in a Series C funding round in August
Indian parliament's agenda for winter session includes bill on banning 'private cryptocurrencies'
23.11.2021
The Cryptocurrency and Regulation of Official Digital Currency Bill is one of 26 new pieces of legislation for India's lower house of parliament to consider when it convenes on Nov. 29
Indian high court seeks ad disclaimers from crypto exchanges
15.7.2021
India’s Delhi High Court is looking to put a clear voiceover and a disclaimer covering 80% of the screen on crypto ads on national TV
Indian central bank clarifies regulations as local banks shun crypto
31.5.2021
Banks like HDFC and State Bank of India reportedly cautioned customers against crypto, citing the RBI’s quashed crypto circular
Indian start-up organization proposes regulatory framework for crypto
6.5.2021
An internet startup association in India has asked the government to define cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin as digital assets and not currencies
Crypto Bank Expands in India — Confident Government Will Approve Legitimate Use of Cryptocurrencies
2.3.2021
Crypto bank Unicas, a joint venture between Cashaa and United Multi State Credit Cooperative Society, has expanded its operations by opening another physical branch. The bank believes that the Indian government will introduce positive crypto regulation and not impose an outright ban...
India May Side-Step Parliament to Push Through Crypto Bill: Report
8.2.2021
The bill would potentially kick off the development of a digital rupee while banning “private cryptocurrencies.”
India Seizes Bitcoins Worth $1.2 Million From Hacker of Government Website and Crypto Exchanges
17.1.2021
Indian police have seized $1.2 million in bitcoin from a hacker who allegedly hacked a government website, online game portals, and cryptocurrency exchanges. He was previously arrested for stealing $1.5 million from an Indian state government. Indian Police Seize Bitcoins From Hacker The Bengaluru...
Indian Government Reveals Inspection of Bitcoin Businesses, Informs Parliament of Results
18.3.2020
The government of India has informed Lok Sabha, the lower house of parliament, about the Ministry of Corporate Affairs’ inspection of cryptocurrency businesses. Minister of State for Finance and Corporate Affairs Anurag Singh Thakur provided details of two companies in particular. This...
Kraken Announces Plans to Expand Indian Operations As Crypto Ban Lifts
9.3.2020
Kraken will start reinforcing its presence in the Indian market following the Supreme Court’s ruling
Indian IT Giant Tech Mahindra and Local Gov’t Launch Blockchain Accelerator
19.2.2020
India’s southern state of Telangana pushes forward with its pro-blockchain program, with the launch of a new incubator with IT giant Tech Mahindra
Government Think Tank Niti Aayog Identifies Key Blockchain Use Cases for India
4.2.2020
The policy think tank for the government of India, Niti Aayog, has published a strategy document identifying a number of key areas blockchain technology can significantly benefit the country. “By empowering citizens through features of transparency, decentralization and accountability...
Indian Government Policy Think Tank Releases National Blockchain Strategy
3.2.2020
Indian policy think tank NITI Aayog explains the need for blockchain in the country in its newly published strategy document