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India’s Rumored Crypto Ban May Be Overblown, Say Industry Pros
15.6.2020
Talk that India might be considering a new ban on crypto may be premature, exchange founders and startup CEOs working in the sector believe
Indian Crypto Ban Allegedly Moves Forward, Industry Called to Action
12.6.2020
As previously warned by experts, India's fight for crypto wasn't over with the Supreme Court's overruling of the 2018 banking ban. The process of the possible crypto ban is allegedly still ongoing and industry players are being now called to "engage constructively."
India’s Ministry...
Russian Ministry Slams Bill to Ban Crypto — Experts Warn Easy to Bypass, Creates Black Market
11.6.2020
Russia’s Ministry of Economic Development has informed parliament of its disapproval of the bill to ban cryptocurrency. Experts say a ban will be ineffective as people can use technology to bypass it, leading to the creation of an “uncontrolled black market.” Russian Ministry...
Even Russia’s Economy Ministry Doesn’t Want Crypto Ban, Derides Bill
10.6.2020
Russia’s long and winding road to crypto regulation has taken another unexpected twist – with the country’s Economy Ministry wading into a bitter dispute between pro-business groups and the crypto-skeptic Central Bank – with experts claiming that a new impasse could see regulation “delayed by...
Russia’s Economy Ministry Calls for ‘Controllable Market’ Rather Than Crypto Ban
10.6.2020
The ministry argued the draft ban would be harmful for Russia's economy and citizens, and called for a softer stance
India Crypto Renaissance: Industry Sees Rebirth as RBI Crypto Ban Lifts
28.3.2020
From the renowned crypto VCs like Tim Draper to big-time exchanges like Binance — India’s crypto space is going through a post-ban rebirth
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)....
Global Investments Into Indian Crypto Sector Surge After Supreme Court Lifts Ban
11.3.2020
India has become increasingly attractive to new crypto businesses and investors from all over the world now that the supreme court has lifted the banking ban. Some companies are expanding operations into the Indian market while others are investing in the country’s crypto ecosystem. Also...
YouTube Continues Crypto Ban
10.3.2020
The YouTube crypto video bans are back as Ivan on Tech and The Moon are hit again
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
India's Crypto Ban Overruled, But the Battle is Far From Over
4.3.2020
Cryptocurrency exchanges have seen a victory in India. The country's banks can welcome their customers dealing with crypto again, but the fight is still not over, and the ban could still be passed, as there are more hurdles along the way.
Back in 2018, the central bank gave an order to...
CoinDCX CEO Sumit Gupta Reflects on Crypto Ban in India
29.1.2020
The RBI vs. Crypto hearings at the Supreme Court of India drew to an end after heated arguments and a judgment is anticipated to be declared soon. Ashim Sood, counsel for IAMAI, and Nakul Dewan, counsel representing crypto exchanges CoinDCX, Koinex, Throughbit, and CoinDelta, presented a strong...
Three Days From Hearings Before India’s Supreme Court on Crypto Ban
17.1.2020
Cointelegraph recaps three days in the hearing before India’s Supreme Court on the country’s crypto ban
Constitutional Court to Rule on Legality of South Korean Crypto Ban
14.1.2020
South Korea’s Constitutional Court is set to pass judgment on the legality of measures taken by the country’s government during its partial crypto crackdown of late 2017 to 2018.
Seoul intervened with a series of emergency measures during the late 2017 bull run, which saw a massive spate of South...
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
Regulatory Roundup: China Blockchain ETF, France New Crypto Rules, Tokens Like Money in Russia
31.12.2019
In this roundup, we cover Russia’s supreme court recognizing tokens as assets like money and property, France’s new crypto regulatory framework, and several industry developments in China, including a blockchain ETF filing. We also cover Japan’s world conference for decentralized...
Russian Central Bank Says It Would Support Crypto Ban
29.11.2019
The Bank of Russia has backed a potential ban on cryptocurrency payments, according to a state news agency
Binance Ignores Crypto Ban Plan in India Also, Acquires WazirX
21.11.2019
Binance has become another major crypto exchange that is investing in India despite the local government said it's considering a total cryptocurrency ban in the country.
After South Korea’s major crypto exchange Bithumb said in October that is hoping to launch an exchange in India, Binance moved...
BlockShow Asia, Bitcoin Crash Warning, India Delays Crypto Ban: Hodler’s Digest, Nov. 11–17
17.11.2019
In this week’s Hodler’s Digest, India delays its controversial crypto ban, Binance’s CZ speaks out and an expert warns Bitcoin may “crash to zero”
Indian Parliament Will Not Consider Total Crypto Ban in Winter Session
15.11.2019
The Indian government will not discuss its draft bill on a proposed total ban on crypto in the winter session of Parliament, as was previously planned