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Panic at 137 Bank Branches as RBI Limits Withdrawals to ₹1,000
25.9.2019
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed regulatory restrictions on a cooperative bank with 137 branches across India, including limiting customer withdrawals to a total of 1,000 rupees (approximately $14) per account for six months. Police personnel had to be deployed to control angry customers...
Major German Stock Exchange Group Launches Crypto Trading
24.9.2019
Boerse Stuttgart Group, which operates Germany’s second-largest stock exchange, has launched a regulated crypto trading platform, in partnership with Solarisbank. Customers can connect directly to the new exchange and trade bitcoin against the euro without a broker. Also read: Indian...
Indian Car Manufacturer Tata Motors Calls for Automotive Blockchain Tech
18.9.2019
Indian car manufacturer Tata Motors has launched a program for startups seeking blockchain solutions for the automotive industry
Indian Parliament Member Helping Crypto Community Influence Regulation
17.9.2019
The Indian crypto community has made progress towards influencing the government’s crypto policies. Some industry leaders have met with an influential lawmaker who has agreed to help bring about positive crypto regulation in the country. Also read: India’s Popular ‘Who Wants to...
Indian Lawmaker Raises Hope of Positive Crypto Regulation
12.9.2019
A member of the upper house of the Indian parliament has given the crypto community some advice on what can be done to influence the government’s crypto decisions. He encourages anyone to reach out to him and discuss their concerns, including issues related to the draft bill to...
India’s Popular ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire’ Show Gives Crypto a Boost
10.9.2019
One of the most popular reality TV shows in India called Kaun Banega Crorepati, based on the show ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire,’ has just given crypto a boost. A contestant on the show was asked a question about Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency, and the show’s host, Amitabh...
Bitcoin ETF: How SEC Exemptions Help Firms Offer Interim Products
6.9.2019
There are several exemptions the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) offers that allow companies to launch their bitcoin investment products without registration. While waiting for the SEC to approve their bitcoin ETF, some firms have taken advantage of these exemptions to offer...
Indian Government’s Steering Committee submitted its Final Report on Fintech-related Issues
5.9.2019
The Indian Ministry of Finance declared recently that the Steering Committee on Fintech-Related Issues had presented its last report to the finance minister. The committee was established by the DEA (Department of Economic Affairs) under the chairmanship of Subhash Chandra Garg who was the...
Indian Government’s New Report Views Crypto Positively
4.9.2019
A new Indian government report has put cryptocurrency in a positive light, viewing the mechanisms surrounding it, including initial coin offerings, as “revolutionizing the global fintech landscape.” The report also discusses the regulation of coins and tokens. Also read: Indian...
Dutch Central Bank Prepares to Start Regulating Crypto Sector
4.9.2019
The central bank of the Netherlands is preparing to supervise the country’s crypto sector. The bank has requested crypto exchanges and wallet providers to come forward and submit some information. Once the law takes effect, these operators will be required to register with the central bank...
High-Level Indian Panel Working on Far-Reaching Reforms in Country’s Fintech Sector
3.9.2019
The Fintech sector has become one of the fast-growing sectors globally, and it has become an important sector in India as well, which remains one of the biggest economies in the world. The government of India has pushed the usage of Fintech solutions for the everyday transaction and came up with...
Indian Exchanges Innovate as Calls for Positive Crypto Regulation Escalate
3.9.2019
Indian crypto exchanges are innovating, launching new products and improving services for their users, despite the country’s regulatory uncertainty and unresolved banking restrictions. Meanwhile, the Indian crypto community continues its efforts to convince the government that the draft bill...
Indian IT Giant Tech Mahindra to Launch Blockchain Finance Management
3.9.2019
Tech Mahindra partnered with DLT startup Adjoint to launch a blockchain financial management and insurance solution
Kedaara Capital Considering Investment in Indian Eyewear Startup Lenskart
2.9.2019
The Indian startup space has grown at a breakneck pace over the past decade or so, and a handful of companies have come up that have grown into high growth unicorns. Those firms are involved in a range of businesses, and there is a hope that more startups will eventually join that coveted club....
Goldman Sachs States That There is More Pain in Store for Indian Economy
29.8.2019
The global economy is currently in the middle of turmoil due to a wide range of factors. Two of the world’s biggest economies, the United States and China, are locked in a bruising trade war, while Europe’s biggest economy, Germany has experienced a downturn. However, among all that it is perhaps...
Crypto Can Boost Indian Economy – How Banning Will Hurt it
29.8.2019
The Indian economy is experiencing severe economic slowdown not seen in many years, and cryptocurrency can potentially help. However, the government is considering a draft bill to ban cryptocurrencies, which could have undesirable consequences on the economy. Meanwhile, the Indian crypto community...
Walmart Pledges $4.8 Million towards Organizations That Work With Indian Farmers
28.8.2019
Over the years, some of the biggest corporations in the world have pledged billions of dollars in causes that could improve the lives of a whole variety of people across the world. The world’s biggest retail chain Walmart has also done its fair bit with regards to a range of causes through...
India’s Kerala Blockchain Academy Partners with R3 for Dev Education
28.8.2019
Indian government initiative Kerala Blockchain Academy partners with R3 to expand blockchain developer training
India Facing ‘Unprecedented’ Economic Slowdown, Extraordinary Steps Urged
26.8.2019
Many signs indicate that the Indian economy is under grave stress, affecting nearly all sectors. “India’s economy is in a deep mess,” due to initiatives such as demonetization and GST, some lawmakers say, as they urge the government to handle the situation “which...
Indian Cryptocurrency Exchange – Colodax Becomes Latest to List XRP, Reassuring RBI of Concerns
22.8.2019
Ripple’s token XRP recently got listed on Colodax, the Indian crypto-exchange. With no visible updates in its own price, the move has a set a viable standard for the Indian cryptocurrency market. The exchange portal now offers more than 10 trading entities namely, Bitcoin, Ripple, Stellar...