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Here is how India’s FIU ban will affect your crypto investment
11.1.2024
The Indian government recently issued a notice against nine crypto exchanges in India. After the notice, the Apple India app store removed Binance and other exchanges from its store. The nine names included Huobi, Binance, KuCoin, Gate.io, Bitstamp, Bitfenex, MEXC Global, Kraken, and Bittrex....
RBI Governor Remains Critical of Crypto, Says World Can Not Take Crypto Mania Like Tulip Mania
11.1.2024
Source: X / @FinMinIndia The governor of the Reserve Bank of India, Shaktikanta Das, has reiterated the central bank’s negative stance on crypto. He said that the RBI’s position on cryptocurrency remains unchanged. “Traveling down that path will create huge risks. I don’t think...
Binance, KuCoin, Other Exchanges, Served Notice by Indian Government Removed From Apple’s App Store
10.1.2024
Apple has removed Binance, KuCoin and other offshore cryptocurrency exchanges from its India app store days after nine such entities were sent compliance show cause notices by the Indian government
Apple Store Removes Binance and Other Global Exchanges’ Apps in India Amid Wider Crackdown
10.1.2024
Source: Pexels The mobile applications of several global cryptocurrency exchanges, including Binance, Kraken, Mexc, and Kucoin, have disappeared from Apple’s App Store in India. This move comes within two weeks of these exchanges being flagged for operating “illegally” in...
Bitcoin Rally Provoked by US ETF Launch is ‘Nearly Out of Room to Run’ + More Crypto News
8.1.2024
Source: AdobeStock / Exotic Escape Get your daily, bite-sized digest of blockchain and crypto news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s news. In this edition: BTC Rally Provoked by US ETF Launch is ‘Nearly Out of Room to Run’ India’s Crypto Companies Are Moving...
Web3 visionaries rendezvous in India: Unveiling NC BlockFiesta’s stellar agenda
8.1.2024
As the countdown accelerates for NC BlockFiesta— India’s premiere Web3 conference, the excitement reverberates. NC Global Media, a prominent Dubai-based Blockchain media and marketing agency, reveals an intricately crafted agenda poised to ignite NC BlockFiesta 2024 edition at Hilton Chennai...
CoinDCX Reports 2000% Increase in Deposits Since India’s Crackdown on Offshore Exchanges
5.1.2024
Source: Shutterstock India’s leading crypto exchange CoinDCX has reported a 2000% increase in deposits from customers since the finance ministry issued a show cause notice to 9 major offshore exchanges, including Binance on December 28. Offshore exchanges Binance, Kucoin, Huobi, Kraken, Gate.io...
Bitcoin Price Prediction: Marathon Digital’s Record Mining Boosts BTC Amid ETF Hopes
5.1.2024
In the dynamic world of cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin stands at a pivotal juncture, trading at $43,631 with a notable increase of 0.96% on Friday. This upswing is partly attributed to Marathon Digital’s record-breaking achievement in December, mining an impressive 1,853 Bitcoins. Amidst...
India's Digital Rupee Crossed a Million Transactions in 1 Day With Some Help From Banks
4.1.2024
CoinDesk has viewed a letter dated Dec. 29 by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das to staff that said the usage of the e-rupee (CBDC) "exceeded the milestone of 1 million transactions in a day on Dec. 27, 2023." A separate letter from one of the banks participating in...
India’s Digital Rupee Hit 1 Million Daily Transactions in December: Report
4.1.2024
Source: AdobeStock / picsmart India’s digital rupee hit 1 million daily transactions in December, aligning with the Reserve Bank of India’s targeted goal for daily transactions by the end of 2023, Reuters reported. The central bank digital currency (CBDC), known as the e-rupee,...
CoinDCX Clarifies Fraud Complaints Against Scam Crypto App Sharing its Name
3.1.2024
Source: Shutterstock The Delhi Police have initiated a cheating case against crypto app CoinDCX, following complaints from users about alleged bank fraud. However, India’s largest crypto exchange CoinDCX clarified that the fraud did not occur on their platform but rather on a fake...
Another Man Arrested in India’s Multi-Billion GainBitcoin Ponzi Scam as Investigation Intensifies
3.1.2024
Source: Pixabay India’s probe agency, the Directorate of Enforcement (ED), has arrested Nitin Gaur, the brother-in-law of Ajay Bhardwaj, in connection with the multi-billion-dollar GainBitcoin Ponzi scam. This arrest is part of the ongoing investigation into the cryptocurrency fraud case involving...
India Cracks Down on Offshore Crypto Exchanges — Blocks Binance, 8 Other Platforms
30.12.2023
The Indian government has directed the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology to bar access to offshore cryptocurrency exchanges deemed illegal within the country. The nine affected crypto platforms include Binance, Kucoin, Huobi, Kraken, and Bitfinex. The Ministry of Finance also...
India's Local Crypto and Web3 Advocacy Body Asked for Action Against Offshore Entities: Source
29.12.2023
The Bharat Web3 Association's (BWA) Chairman wrote the letter to the Indian government on Dec. 16
India’s Finance Ministry Seeks to Block Binance and Other Major Offshore Exchanges
28.12.2023
Source: Pexels The Indian finance ministry has issued compliance show-cause notices to nine offshore cryptocurrency exchanges, including major players like Binance, Kucoin, Huobi, and others, accusing them of operating illegally in India without adhering to local money laundering laws. The affected...
India Issues Compliance 'Show Cause' Notices to 9 Offshore Exchanges Including Binance and KuCoin
28.12.2023
Binance, KuCoin, Huobi, Kraken, Gate.io, Bittrex, Bitstamp, MEXC Global and Bitfinex are the nine exchanges
India’s De-Dollarization Push Flounders as Oil Suppliers Cite Rupee Repatriation Concerns
28.12.2023
The Indian Oil Ministry recently acknowledged that the country’s push to pay for oil with rupees has failed because suppliers are not sure if they will be able to repatriate their funds. The decision is intended to help diminish India’s reliance on the U.S. dollar when settling...
Interview: 2023 Year-End Wrap With CoinDCX Co-Founder Neeraj Khandelwal
27.12.2023
Source: CoinDCX As we conclude 2023, a year marked by regulatory challenges and unprecedented growth, the cryptocurrency industry stands at the crossroads of uncertainty and promise. In an exclusive interview with India’s largest crypto exchange and the first crypto unicorn, CoinDCX’s...
Worldcoin Discontinues its Orb Verification Services in India, Brazil and France
21.12.2023
Source: Pixabay Worldcoin, the controversial startup led by Sam Altman, has announced plans to discontinue its Orb-verification service in India, Brazil, and France. The decision follows just months after the company’s expansion of its helmet-shaped eyeball-scanning verification device, known...
The Sandbox Aims To Make India Its Largest Market
21.12.2023
Metaverse platform The Sandbox is aiming to make India its largest market within the coming 24 months