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Could the Russian Central Bank Try to Ban Bitcoin Mining?
18.3.2020
Cryptocurrency enthusiasts and business insiders have reacted with alarm to a recent interview given by the head of the central Bank of Russia’s legal department hinting that cryptocurrencies could be outlawed in the country – leading to a possible block on Bitcoin (BTC) and altcoins mining.
Recent...
RBI to Challenge Supreme Court Verdict on Cryptocurrency
6.3.2020
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is reportedly seeking to file a review petition challenging the supreme court verdict which lifted its banking ban on the crypto industry. The RBI is worried that the court’s decision “could pave the way for trading in virtual currencies and put...
Indian Prime Minister Modi Awards Young Entrepreneur for Cryptocurrency App
26.1.2020
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi has awarded a young entrepreneur for her cryptocurrency price tracking application while the government is still deliberating on the country’s crypto policies. News.Bitcoin.com caught up with the award recipient to find out more about her app....
Indian Crypto Community Gathers to Dispel Confusion About Regulation
18.12.2019
As the Indian government deliberates on the country’s crypto policy, there has been some confusion in media reports regarding crypto regulation in India. A group of local crypto enthusiasts and community members have gathered in an effort to ensure that the crypto situation in India...
Is Russia Set to Ban Bitcoin Pay?
29.11.2019
Russia’s increasingly confusing cryptocurrency policy continues to develop – and the latest curveball is a proposed ban on payments made using Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.
Per a report from media outlet Izvestia, the country’s Central Bank and the regulatory Federal Financial Monitoring...
Indian Finance Minister Answers Crypto Questions at IMF Meeting
21.10.2019
At an IMF and World Bank meeting, Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman talked about cryptocurrency and stablecoins when asked about Facebook’s Libra digital currency project. RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das also addressed the subject at the conference. Also read: Indian Supreme Court...
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 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 Supreme Court Orders RBI to Answer Crypto Exchanges, New Date Set
21.8.2019
After hearing the arguments against the banking restriction by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in detail, the Indian supreme court directed the central bank to reply to the representations filed by crypto exchanges. Since the RBI has not adequately answered them, the court set a new date to resume...
Indian Supreme Court Heard Crypto Case in Depth Today
8.8.2019
The Indian supreme court finally heard the crypto case today after postponing it several times. The court addressed the government’s crypto policy as well as the writ petitions challenging the banking restriction by the central bank. The latter was heard in some detail while the former...
US Lawmakers Begin to Realize that They Cannot Ban Bitcoin
31.7.2019
Ever since its inception, Bitcoin (BTC) has divided the people into its supporters and opponents. In fact, there are many out there who want it to be completely banned, especially the regulators and the critics of the cryptocurrency. But is it practically possible to impose a ban on Bitcoin?...
When Cash Is Banned, Centralized Cryptos Are Not Going to Save You
30.7.2019
Australia is now moving forward with its proposed legislation to ban cash purchases over 10,000 AUD ($6,900) for business purposes. According to the treasury website: “The Black Economy Taskforce recommended this action to tackle tax evasion and other criminal activities.” While many...
Senator Admits U.S. Can't Ban Bitcoin, Crypto Market Goes Up
30.7.2019
The crypto market corrected higher following a hearing entitled “Examining Regulatory Frameworks for Digital Currencies and Blockchain” at the U.S. Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee today.
At pixel time (16:33 UTC), bitcoin trades at c. USD 9,697 and is up by 1% in the past...
Hey, Gov’t Officials! Do You Still Think You Can Ban Bitcoin?
28.7.2019
Juan Villaverde is an econometrician and mathematician devoted to the analysis of cryptocurrencies since 2012. He leads the Weiss Ratings team of analysts and computer programmers who created Weiss cryptocurrency ratings.
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Indian Supreme Court Sets New Date to Hear Crypto Case
24.7.2019
The Indian supreme court has set a new date to hear the crypto case that was originally scheduled to be heard on July 23. The court is expected to address the writ petitions against the RBI banking restriction as well as the government’s report and the recently released draft crypto bill....
Indian Government Unveils Draft Crypto Bill Ahead of Supreme Court Hearing
23.7.2019
The Indian government has officially released the report by the interministerial committee tasked with proposing crypto measures. The announcement came one day before the country’s supreme court was scheduled to hear the writ petitions against the crypto banking restriction. The report...
Could Donald Trump Ban Bitcoin?
20.7.2019
He can try, argues Noelle Acheson – but the risk he might succeed is outweighed by the benefits of the heightened conversation
Can Donald Trump Ban Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies?
15.7.2019
Source: Twitter, @realDonaldTrump
The President of the United States, Donald Trump, can theoretically go after Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies but in reality, such a ban is highly unlikely, according to a recent discussion in the cryptoland.
The discussion was sparked by the Trump’s tweetstorm where...
Supreme Court Advocate Suggests How to Regulate Cryptocurrency in India
24.5.2019
An Indian supreme court advocate has shared some thoughts on the kind of cryptocurrency regulation India can benefit from. The right regulatory framework “would ensure transparency, oversight and accountability,” but a “one size fits all” regulation would be a mistake,...
Indian Crypto Traders Undeterred by Ban Rumor
12.5.2019
The Indian crypto community is undeterred by the widespread rumor that its government is discussing a bill which could ban some cryptocurrencies. Local crypto exchanges have revealed to news.Bitcoin.com that their trading volumes have been increasing despite this report. Meanwhile, experts have...