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Reserve Bank of India expanding cross-border payments platform
24.11.2024
According to the Atlantic Council, 134 countries are currently exploring CBDCs in different phases — including every G20 country
Report: Central Bank Gold Demand Surges in July Amid Rising Prices
3.9.2024
Central banks globally continued to bolster their gold reserves in July, despite an increase in gold prices, according to a report by Krishan Gopaul, senior analyst, EMEA at the World Gold Council. The report highlights a 206% increase in net gold purchases compared to the previous month, driven...
RBI Governor Warns Against Rapid CBDC Launch, Advocates Gradual Approach
27.8.2024
The governor of India’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Shaktikanta Das, has highlighted the challenges of implementing cross-border digital currency interoperability and the necessity for robust governance. He emphasized the importance of gradual central bank digital currency...
India amasses 5M central bank digital currency users
26.8.2024
India has taken a cautious approach to introducing a CBDC, while local authorities have also refused to regulate crypto transactions
India amasses 5M central bank digital currency users
26.8.2024
India has taken a cautious approach to introducing a CBDC, while local authorities have also refused to regulate crypto transactions
India Expected to Release Consultation Paper on Cryptocurrency Regulations in Coming Months, Report
24.8.2024
The Indian government, through a panel headed by the Secretary of the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA), is expected to release a consultation paper on cryptocurrency regulations. The paper, scheduled for release between September and October 2024, will seek input from stakeholders to gather...
Binance’s return to India comes with $86M tax demand
20.8.2024
While Indian AML agencies have given Binance the green light to resume operations, authorities are still seeking $86 million in tax liabilities from the firm
Bybit introduces Indian digital rupee CBDC payment option
31.7.2024
The use of the CBDC on the cryptocurrency exchange will enhance security and, it hopes, attract merchants
India Repatriates 100 Tonnes of Gold From UK, Aims to Move More
4.6.2024
According to local media reports, the Reserve Bank of India has repatriated 100 tonnes of gold that was held in the vaults of the Bank of England. The operation, carried out in special circumstances due to the quantity of gold moved, may be repeated as India seeks to hold more gold domestically...
India’s SEBI Open to Crypto Oversight, RBI Seeks Stablecoin Ban
16.5.2024
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has proposed a multi-regulator approach to oversee cryptocurrency trading. In contrast, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) seeks a stablecoin ban.
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India Working on Offline Transferability of Digital Rupee, Says Central Bank Governor
8.5.2024
India’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), is in the process of making its central bank digital currency (CBDC) available without relying on internet access. RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das has emphasized the importance of ensuring the digital rupee’s ease of use. RBI Governor...
India’s Central Bank Working To Boost Retail CBDC Volume Through Offline Capability
7.5.2024
The Reserve Bank of India is reportedly working to expand the use of its Central Bank Digital Currency by actively developing an offline transfer capability.
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India’s CBI Conducts Nationwide Search Operation in Crackdown on App-Based Crypto Investment Fraud
1.5.2024
The CBI in India has launched a nationwide search operation as part of an ongoing investigation into an app-based crypto fraudulent investment scheme.
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Survey Reveals 45% of Indian Users with Retirement Plans Are Investing in Crypto
30.4.2024
A recent survey conducted by Mudrex has unveiled that nearly half of individuals with retirement plans in India have entered the realm of cryptocurrencies.
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Mumbai Launches Metropolis Metaverse to Showcase Infrastructure Projects
20.2.2024
Mumbai, the bustling financial hub of India, has introduced a metaverse initiative aimed at showcasing its latest and upcoming city-wide infrastructure megaprojects.
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Indian National Payments Corporation Exec Optimistic on RBI’s CBDC Efforts
20.2.2024
Dilip Asbe said the Reserve Bank of India’s new central bank digital currency (CBDC) plans could drive the next fintech wave.
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RBI Governor Suggests Offline Initiatives to Drive Digital Rupee Adoption in Remote Areas
8.2.2024
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das has suggested using offline solutions to boost the adoption of the central bank’s digital rupee in remote areas. The RBI will evaluate various offline solutions, including proximity and non-proximity-based options, in hilly, rural,...
Reserve Bank of India Furthers CBDC Efforts: Report
2.2.2024
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is now exploring tech solution for privacy concerns of central bank digital currency (CBDC). According to an insider who is familiar with the government’s CBDC moves, India is making progress in CBDCs with caution. The unnamed source told CoinDesk that the central...
India CBDC Insider Reveals Current Stance of Country's Central Bank
2.2.2024
India’s central bank is taking a very cautious approach in developing its digital rupee, a senior official familiar with India’s central bank digital currency (CBDC) pilot programs told CoinDesk, though it's making some progress
RBI Chief: Crypto Threatens Rupee Stability, Urges Investors to Be Cautious
20.1.2024
The head of India’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), has warned of significant risks associated with cryptocurrencies, particularly for emerging market economies. “It can impact your financial stability, currency stability, and monetary system,” RBI Governor...