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These Countries Were Hit The Hardest By the FTX Collapse – Find Out Why
21.11.2022
South Korea, Singapore, and Japan are the three countries most impacted by crypto exchange FTX's infamous implosion, with a combined 15.7% traffic share to FTX.com, said a report by Coingecko.
The methodology of the study, as explained by Julia Ng, who leads Growth Marketing & PR at CoinGecko...
Binance CEO: We Don’t See a Viable Business in India
21.11.2022
Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) says India is currently not a viable business environment for his cryptocurrency exchange, citing a strict tax regime. The executive explained: “Binance goes to countries where regulations are pro-crypto and pro-business.” Binance’s CEO on Indian...
The State of Crypto Taxation in India: Past, Present and Future
14.11.2022
Even though the legality of crypto in India is still a matter of debate, new crypto tax laws are already affecting businesses and individuals
Indian Authority Freezes 150 Bitcoins Held at Binance Crypto Exchange
13.11.2022
India’s Enforcement Directorate (ED) says that it has frozen 150.22 more bitcoins held at cryptocurrency exchange Binance. The freeze is part of an investigation into mobile gaming application E-nuggets, which was designed to defraud the public, the ED said. India Freezes More Bitcoins...
US Treasury Secretary and Indian Finance Minister Discuss Crypto Regulation
13.11.2022
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman discussed crypto regulation during the ninth India-U.S. Economic and Financial Partnership meeting. They stressed the importance of international cooperation and setting high regulatory standards globally. US...
India's Enforcement Directorate Freezes $2.5M More Crypto in Gaming App E-Nuggets Case
11.11.2022
India's Enforcement Directorate (ED) froze more than 150 bitcoins, today valued at $2.5 million, as part of a probe into gaming app E-Nuggets, taking the total value of frozen or seized assets in the case to about $8.4 million
India's Crypto, Web3 Industry Said to Form New Advocacy Body
3.11.2022
India's crypto industry has formed a new advocacy body almost four months after the previous one was disbanded
India Considers Taxing Crypto Income From Businesses Headquartered Elsewhere
2.11.2022
India’s taxation authority has proposed new changes to the filing of income tax returns that could have a significant impact on those holding virtual digital assets (VDAs) or cryptocurrencies or possibly even investments in DAOs (Decentralized Autonomous Organizations)
Crypto regulation is 1 of 8 planned priorities under India's G20 presidency, says finance minister
1.11.2022
Nirmala Sitharaman's comments came amid the Reserve Bank of India launching its digital rupee pilot program for the wholesale segment
CBDC: Indian Central Bank Begins Digital Rupee Pilot
1.11.2022
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the country’s central bank, has started a pilot program of its digital currency today, in cooperation with nine banks. It also released a Concept Note on Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) for India.
Bloomberg reported that “several lots of bonds were traded,”...
Crypto Regulation Will Be a Priority for G20 Under India Presidency, Official Says
1.11.2022
Crypto regulation would be a priority during India's year-long presidency of the G20 which begins next month, according to India's Chief Economic Advisor V. Anantha Nageswaran
Indian Central Bank RBI Begins First Digital Rupee Pilot Today
1.11.2022
India’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), is launching its first digital rupee pilot on Nov. 1. with the participation of nine banks. “Settlement in central bank money would reduce transaction costs by pre-empting the need for settlement guarantee infrastructure or...
India’s Tax Authority Asks Crypto Exchanges for Details of Coins Traded on Their Platforms
1.11.2022
India’s tax authority has reportedly asked major cryptocurrency exchanges in the country to provide information pertaining to the coins traded on their platforms. The tax authority is also evaluating the taxability of crypto transactions to determine if the goods and services tax (GST) can...
Reserve Bank of India to reportedly launch digital rupee pilot in November
31.10.2022
Now debuting the wholesale CBDC, the RBI plans to launch the digital rupee for the retail segment within a month in select locations
India's Central Bank to Start Wholesale CBDC Pilot Nov. 1
31.10.2022
The Reserve Bank of India will begin its wholesale e-rupee pilot project on Nov. 1 with a focus on settlement of secondary market transactions in government securities
Crypto News Summary: 3 Indian Crypto Firms Investigated, NYSE Delists Twitter Shares, Ripple’s XRP Holdings are 'Below 50%'
28.10.2022
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India Seeing Spike in Drug Smuggling Using Crypto, Says Home Minister Amit Shah
27.10.2022
Shah made the remarks on Wednesday at a high-level regional meeting on drug trafficking and national security
New Report: Web3 Can Add $1.1 Trillion to India GDP
24.10.2022
The Web3 industry can add as much as $1.1 trillion to India’s GDP by 2032, a new report from the Indian tech industry association Nasscom has shown.
The massive value-add to the economy will come as India continues on its path as a leading global player for Web3, both on the development...
Web3 to inject $1.1T in India's GDP by 2032, following 37x growth since 2020
23.10.2022
The explosive Web3 growth in the country is supported by several factors, including a large talent pool, a high adoption rate and product development for global markets
Web3 Ecosystem to Add $1.1 Trillion to India’s GDP by 2032: Report
23.10.2022
India has emerged as a leading global player in the Web3 market, a new report by Nasscom states. Web3 investments in the country grew 37 times from the start of 2020 to Q1 2022 and $1.1 trillion in Web3 economic value is projected to be added to India’s GDP by 2032. India Emerges a Leading...