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Crypto Battle at India's Supreme Court Might Not Be Over + More News
6.3.2020
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Following the overturn of its crypto ban, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is planning to file a review petition...
India’s Central Bank Plans to Fight Supreme Court Crypto Ruling
6.3.2020
The Reserve Bank of India reportedly plans to return to the supreme court to ask for a review of a ruling that overturned its ban on banking access for crypto firms
RBI to Challenge Supreme Court Verdict on Cryptocurrency
6.3.2020
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is reportedly seeking to file a review petition challenging the supreme court verdict which lifted its banking ban on the crypto industry. The RBI is worried that the court’s decision “could pave the way for trading in virtual currencies and put...
Reserve Bank of India to Appeal Supreme Court’s Crypto Decision
6.3.2020
The Reserve bank of India will seek a review of the Indian Supreme Court’s recent cryptocurrency judgment
Indian Crypto Exchanges Resume Fiat Services 24 Hours After Supreme Court Ruling
5.3.2020
Less than a day after India’s Supreme Court overturned a ban on banks’ services to crypto, the industry’s leading exchanges have re-opened fiat services
Bitcoin Legal in India: Exchanges Resume INR Banking Service After Supreme Court Verdict Allows Cryptocurrency
5.3.2020
Indian cryptocurrency exchanges are bringing back banking support after the Supreme Court of India struck down the banking ban on the crypto industry. News.Bitcoin.com talked to several crypto exchange executives to find out the effects of the supreme court ruling and what their exchanges plan...
Supreme Court of India Directs RBI to Unfreeze Koinex’s Crypto Account
5.3.2020
The Honorable Supreme Court of India has directed the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to unfreeze Koinex’s current account with the Central Bank of India, containing over INR 12 crore (or 120 million). The directive came as a part of the Supreme Court’s judgment in the RBI vs. Internet and Mobile...
India’s Supreme Court Ruling Is a Win for the Whole Blockchain Industry
4.3.2020
With India's Supreme Court overturning a ban on cryptocurrencies, the blockchain industry has a large new resource of customers and developers
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
Supreme Court Post-Game: It’s a ‘Historic Day’ for Crypto in India
4.3.2020
With RBI’s ban on banks’ crypto dealings now quashed by India’s Supreme Court, a local expert shares his analysis of the likely implications
India’s Supreme Court Lifts Banking Ban on Crypto Exchanges
4.3.2020
The Supreme Court of India has ruled against a decision imposed by the country’s central bank nearly two years ago that curbed crypto trading in Asia’s third-largest economy. According to a report from Bloomberg, a three-judge bench of the court ruled on Wednesday in favor of petitions...
India Supreme Court Lifts RBI Ban on Banks Servicing Crypto Firms
4.3.2020
India’s Supreme Court rules that the central bank’s ban on banks’ dealings with crypto firms is “disproportionate”
RBI vs Crypto Hearings: India Celebrates Crypto Freedom as Supreme Court Lifts RBI Ban
4.3.2020
Today, the Supreme Court of India issued a verdict in favor of Crypto freedom in India, in the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) vs. Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) case. This morning, the Honorable Supreme Court announced that it has struck off RBI’s ban on banking institutions from...
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:...
Bitcoin in INR: Binance, Wazirx, Cashaa, Zebpay Announce New Offers for India
26.2.2020
Several cryptocurrency exchanges in India have recently stepped up their offerings as they wait for the supreme court’s decision on the RBI ban. Binance and Wazirx have made some improvements to their platforms, Cashaa is waving some fees, and Zebpay has announced zero fees on a trading pair...
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...
Crypto Exchange Zebpay Announces Relaunch in India Ahead of Supreme Court Decision on RBI Ban
30.1.2020
Zebpay is returning to India more than a year after closing down local crypto exchange operations due to the banking ban imposed by the central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Under a new leadership team, the exchange has also revealed a number of upcoming new services, including...
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...
RBI vs. Crypto: Supreme Court of India – January 28, 2020
28.1.2020
IAMAI’s public interest litigation to freely allow crypto activity in India has gained much traction amongst the crypto community. Last week, we saw counsel for RBI, Mr Shyam Dewan and counsel for IAMAI, Mr Ashim Sood, present their cases to a panel of three judges. While Dewan defended RBI’s...
Indian PM Awards Crypto App Creator as Supreme Court Deliberates on Ban
26.1.2020
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has awarded a young crypto app creator Harshita Arora, with a prize recognizing her excellence in innovation