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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...
India Freezes Additional Bitcoin Amid Mobile Gaming App Investigation
21.10.2022
India’s Enforcement Directorate (ED) says it has frozen 44.5 more bitcoins as part of an ongoing money laundering investigation into mobile gaming app E-nuggets. The authority has already frozen nearly 86 bitcoins at crypto exchange Binance relating to the same investigation. India’s...
Robert Kiyosaki Says US Dollar Is Toast Citing Saudi Arabia’s Request to Join BRICS
21.10.2022
The famous author of the best-selling book Rich Dad Poor Dad, Robert Kiyosaki, says the U.S. dollar is toast, citing Saudi Arabia’s request to join the BRICS nations that comprise Russia, China, India, Brazil, and South Africa. Robert Kiyosaki’s Latest US Dollar Warning The author...
Forex trading in India: The current scenario and the way forward
19.10.2022
India has always been a land of opportunities, and the same goes for forex trading. The recent changes in the forex trading scenario in India have been nothing short of revolutionary, and the future looks even more promising. From the legal aspects to the best brokers and platforms, read to learn...
Shoppers in India can now order a sneaker in Metaverse for a week
19.10.2022
Indian e-commerce giant Flipkart partnered with Polygon-incubated organization eDAO to launch a virtual shopping world in the metaverse
Report: India ranks third in the world in terms of Web 3.0 workforce size
19.10.2022
There are currently 450 Web 3.0 startup in the country, including four unicorns
EU Commissioner Urges US to Create New Crypto Rules — Says ‘We Need to Look at Global Regulation of Crypto’
19.10.2022
The European Commission’s commissioner for financial services has reportedly urged U.S. lawmakers to establish new rules to regulate the crypto industry. “We do need to see other players also legislating … We need to look at global regulation of crypto,” said the commissioner....
Indian Commerce Giant Flipkart Will Allow Customers to Purchase Items in the Metaverse
18.10.2022
Flipkart, the Walmart-backed Indian e-commerce giant, has launched a pilot to allow its customers to experience making purchases in a metaverse environment. The company announced the launch of its own metaverse, called Flipverse, in which several brands will be able to offer their own shopping...
Interpol Team Based in Singapore to Help Countries Combat Crypto Crime
18.10.2022
A special team established by Interpol in Singapore will assist governments around the world in the fight against crimes involving virtual assets, the international police body announced ahead of its general assembly in India. Cryptocurrency and cybercrime will be the main focus of the forum....
Interpol reportedly creates dedicated unit to fight crypto crimes
18.10.2022
Law enforcement agencies are “very often” not properly trained or equipped to track crypto crimes, Interpol secretary general Jürgen Stock said
India to Discuss Crypto During G20 Presidency to Establish Tech-Driven Regulatory Framework, Says Finance Minister
18.10.2022
India plans to discuss crypto regulations during its G20 presidency with member countries. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has revealed that the Indian government hopes to arrive at a framework or standard operating procedure (SOP) so that countries globally “can have a technology-driven...
India aims to develop crypto SOPs during G20 presidency, says finance minister
16.10.2022
Sitharaman has previously called for global collaboration to decide on crypto's future and has been cautious against mainstream crypto adoption citing risks to financial stability
Polygon powers India police complaint portal, battling corruption
13.10.2022
The First Information Report (FIR) launched on Polygon allows the citizens of Firozabad to register complaints against the police without worry of it being dismissed or manipulated
India's Central Bank Plans to Launch Digital Rupee CBDC
9.10.2022
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will soon launch pilot tests for its upcoming digital rupee in a bid to increase awareness around its Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC).
The country's central bank announced the news on Friday, detailing that the digital rupee will be available for specific...