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BlackRock Doubles Down on Bitcoin, UNCTD vs. Crypto, DoJ Not Happy With Celsius + More News
11.8.2022
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Read More: BlackRock Doubles Down on Bitcoin, UNCTD vs. Crypto, DoJ Not Happy With Celsius + More News
India's ED Probes at Least 10 Crypto Exchanges on Money Laundering Allegations: Report
11.8.2022
India's Enforcement Directorate estimates that the accused firms laundered more than Rs 1,000 crore or $130 million in the instant loan app case, according to the report
Binance sides with Indian regulators in WazirX fallout, to cease support for off-chain transfers
8.8.2022
Binance denied any equity ownership in the India-based crypto exchange after the latter came under regulatory scrutiny
Bollywood-like Drama Erupts as CZ Moves to Distance Binance from India’s WazirX Exchange
8.8.2022
A bitter dispute about the ownership of WazirX, an Indian crypto exchange that is being probed by the nation’s law enforcers over suspected money laundering allegations, has descended into a Twitter-based face-off between the Binance CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao and the WazirX Founder Nischal Shetty....
India Freezes Crypto Exchange Wazirx’s Bank Assets — Binance Claims Acquisition of Wazirx Was ‘Never Completed’
6.8.2022
A major Indian cryptocurrency exchange, Wazirx, has had its bank assets of more than $8 million frozen by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED). The exchange was supposedly acquired by Binance in 2019. However, Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) now claims that the acquisition was “never...
Indian authorities freeze $8.1M in WazirX funds as part of AML investigation
5.8.2022
The Directorate of Enforcement of India alleged that WazirX "actively assisted around 16 accused fintech companies in laundering the proceeds of crime using the crypto route."
WazirX in Hot Waters, Revolut Doubles Down on Crypto, Elizabeth Warren Picks Another Crypto Battle + More news
5.8.2022
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Poloniex Partners with Octaloop for India Blockchain Tour
5.8.2022
Octaloop is proud to announce global crypto asset exchange Poloniex as our partner for the India Blockchain Tour and Metamorphosis 2022. The India Blockchain Tour is a series of events conducted by Octaloop to help spread awareness about Web3 and blockchain technology while providing industry...
14th Edition of BFSI IT Summit: India (Mumbai)
28.7.2022
After successful 13 editions of BFSI IT Awards & Summit, Exito is all set to host another milestone event to enhance the experience of the latest insights in “Re-imagining BFSI-Culture, Strategy & Innovation”. As the sector continues to drive innovation, the IT leaders find...
Targeting the US Dollar’s Hegemony: Russia, China, and BRICS Nations Plan to Craft a New International Reserve Currency
24.7.2022
While inflation data in Europe and the U.S. has risen significantly higher last month, Russia and members of the BRICS countries revealed leaders in the five major emerging economies are in the midst of “creating an international reserve currency.” Analysts believe the BRICS reserve...
Finder’s $675 ETH Prediction, India Calls on G20 Re: Crypto Taxes, Peterffy Concerned BTC Could ‘Become Worthless or Outlawed’ — Bitcoin.com News Week in Review
24.7.2022
In this week’s bite-sized digest of the hottest stories from Bitcoin.com News, a new Finder survey knocks down previous forecasts for ethereum’s price a notch, with crypto experts predicting lower long-term prices for the asset. Also, India calls on G20 nations to bring...
Reserve Bank of India Is Working on ‘Phased Implementation’ of Central Bank Digital Currency
21.7.2022
India’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), is working on a “phased implementation of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) in both wholesale and retail segments.” Necessary amendments have been made to the RBI Act, 1934 to allow the central bank to pilot and issue...
Indian Finance Minister: Crypto Ban, Regulation Effective Only With Significant International Collaboration
19.7.2022
India’s finance minister has informed parliament that the central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), wants cryptocurrencies to be prohibited. However, she noted that “any legislation for regulation or for banning can be effective only after significant international...
India needs global collaboration to decide on crypto's future, says finance minister
18.7.2022
Indian finance minister reiterated RBI’s stance on the crypto market, claiming it’s driven by speculation
The regulatory implications of India’s crypto transactions tax
18.7.2022
India’s introduction of new crypto taxes had a negative impact on overall trading, forcing entrepreneurs to move to friendlier jurisdictions
India Calls on G20 to Bring Crypto Within Global ‘Automatic Exchange of Information’ Framework
17.7.2022
India’s finance minister has called on the G20 countries to bring crypto within the “Automatic Exchange of Information” framework. More than 100 countries have adopted the Common Reporting Standard under the framework. G20 Urged to Bring Crypto Under Automatic Exchange...
Ethereum Merge Date Proposed for September, Liquidator Comes for 3AC, US SEC Talks Exemptions + More News
15.7.2022
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Read More: Ethereum Merge Date Proposed for September, Liquidator Comes for 3AC, US SEC Talks Exemptions + More News
Indian blockchain firm 5ire secures $100M to fund sustainability-focused project
15.7.2022
An Indian development firm looks to create a bridge between sustainability and blockchain technology with a proprietary layer-1 protocol incentivizing the use of United Nations sustainable development goals
Policy Body Representing India's Crypto EcoSystem Disbanded: Sources
14.7.2022
The move was announced Thursday in a video conference call with stakeholders of the industry and representatives of crypto exchanges
India's Law Enforcement Agency Probes Crypto Exchanges For Forex Violations
8.7.2022
The government agency has summoned cryptocurrency exchanges under the the Foreign Exchange Management Act 1999