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Indian Police Probe Crypto Exchange and Founders Allegedly Running a Scam
25.9.2020
Delhi police are reportedly investigating a cryptocurrency exchange and its executives allegedly duping Indian investors after receiving multiple complaints. The complainants further say the company has moved office overseas without returning their investments. Police Investigate Crypto Scam After...
Fresh reports of Indian crypto ban are “clickbait,” says local source
17.9.2020
Local sources speculate on the possibilities of a cryptocurrency ban in India
India’s Crypto Bill Omitted From Parliament Agenda While New Ban Report Appears
16.9.2020
Despite much anticipation, the Indian cryptocurrency bill is not included in the list of bills to be introduced in the current session of parliament. Meanwhile, a new report of India’s government planning to ban cryptocurrency trading has emerged. Indian Government’s Cryptocurrency Plan...
New Rumors On Indian Crypto Ban, Bonds on Blockchain + More News
15.9.2020
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India plans to introduce a new law banning trade in cryptocurrencies and the bill is expected to...
‘Bitcoin Should Be Traded Like Stock,’ Says Begin India Think Tank Founder
7.9.2020
The founder of Begin India Think Tank says that bitcoin should be regulated as stock, which he believes is the legal status the cryptocurrency should get in India. He also believes that Bitcoin may be the most secure technology in our lifetimes. How Bitcoin Should Be Regulated in India Begin India...
Hacking of PM Modi Happened at Bad Time for Indian Crypto Industry
3.9.2020
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An apparent hacking of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Twitter account by attackers seeking to scam people into sending cryptocurrency came at a bad time for the industry in India, where the government is still working out what...
Indian crypto P2P market size triples despite regulatory uncertainty
26.8.2020
In addition to the Indian P2P market surging in recent months, the country’s DeFi sector has been gaining momentum
Indian Crypto Exchange WazirX to Enter DeFi Amid Uncertain Regulations
15.8.2020
Indian crypto exchange WazirX plans to attract current users and institutional investors with its market maker protocol
OKEx CEO Says Indian Crypto Ban 'Unlikely', Has 3 Scenarios in Mind
8.8.2020
Major crypto exchange OKEx opened the doors of their new platform in India, amidst speculations that another crypto ban might be incoming. This scenario the exchange's CEO finds unlikely to happen, describing the platform's first day of trading as a "huge success."
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Government Official Updates Progress of India’s Cryptocurrency Law
4.8.2020
A government official has reportedly confirmed that a “note” regarding the legal framework for cryptocurrency in India has been forwarded to related ministries for inter-ministerial discussions. It would then be presented to the cabinet for approval. Status of Indian Crypto Bill...
Former Finance Secretary Subhash Chandra Garg Proposes Regulating Crypto as Commodity in India
18.7.2020
Subhash Chandra Garg, former Finance and Economic Affairs Secretary of India, has told the Indian crypto community that crypto assets should be regulated as commodities. However, he stands by his draft crypto bill that bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies should be outlawed. Garg Proposes Indian...
Indian Crypto Banks and Exchanges See Massive Growth Amid Rising Covid-19 Crisis: Survey
30.6.2020
The crypto industry in India is experiencing massive growth, according to a new survey of crypto banks and exchanges. Despite the country’s deepening coronavirus crisis, crypto exchanges say trading volumes and the number of signups continue to grow substantially. India’s Cryptocurrency...
Chances of Indian Crypto Ban Low Compared to 2019, Says Crypto Veteran
29.6.2020
The CEO of CoinSwitch shares his insights about the possibility of a cryptocurrency blanket ban in India
Will India Ban Crypto? 5 Exchange Executives Shed Light on the Truth
17.6.2020
There has been some confusion over whether India will ban cryptocurrency, including bitcoin, following recent reports of a note being circulated by the government. News.Bitcoin.com interviewed executives of five cryptocurrency exchange platforms in India to find out the truth about the news. Indian...
Indian Crypto Exchange Launches Blockchain Education Platform
16.6.2020
Indian cryptocurrency exchange CoinDCX launched a learning platform dedicated to blockchain and cryptocurrencies
Five Wanted For Indian Crypto Scam Operating Since 2017
14.6.2020
Five individuals have been identified by Indian police as likely involved with a crypto investment scam that has operated since 2017
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."
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India’s Crypto Trading Volume Soars Amid Economic Crisis
5.6.2020
Despite the economic crisis, cryptocurrency trading platforms in India are reporting record-breaking volumes and new users. “People in India are betting big on bitcoin,” Paxful’s CEO said. “The Indian market holds great potential and importance for the future of...
India to Significantly Increase Crypto Market Share This Year: Report
1.6.2020
India’s cryptocurrency market is set to gain significant market share this year, according to an industry report. The regulatory environment, the instability of the rupee, and remittances are key drivers that will send the Indian crypto industry soaring. Indian Crypto Sector Flourishing...
Indian Crypto Exchange CoinDCX Raises $2.5M From Polychain Capital, Coinbase Ventures
26.5.2020
India's largest crypto exchange, CoinDCX, has secured a $2.5 million strategic investment led by Polychain Capital with support from Coinbase Ventures