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Coinbase acquires Indian AI startup to improve customer service
2.11.2021
Co-founded by Coinbase’s head of operations in India, Agara helps Coinbase with customer service using AI and machine learning
India to Come Up with Regulatory Framework for Cryptocurrencies
29.10.2021
In what could be termed as a complete reversal of decision by the Indian government, speculations are rife that authorities will come up with a regulatory framework that will pave the way for digital currency operations in the country. The move will come to fruition in February 2022. Unlike...
Indian government is reportedly considering regulating crypto as a commodity
28.10.2021
Officials from India's Finance Ministry said any potential law on cryptocurrencies would likely come around the time the government submits the Union Budget of India in February
Indian Crypto Regulation Is Planned for February: Report
28.10.2021
The Indian government is reportedly planning to introduce cryptocurrency regulation by the time of the next general Budget, which is in February next year. Instead of banning cryptocurrencies, like bitcoin, the government is likely to regulate crypto assets as commodities, according to reports....
Investment Advisers Prohibited From Crypto Activities in India, Regulator Warns
23.10.2021
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has issued a warning that registered investment advisers are not allowed to engage in unregistered activities. This warning includes crypto activities since crypto is currently an unregulated industry in India. SEBI Warns Registered Investment...
Hindu Paramilitary Group Calls on Indian Government to Regulate Cryptocurrencies
19.10.2021
Hindu nationalist group Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has called on the Indian government to regulate cryptocurrencies. “The government has to ensure that it is regulated in the larger interest of the society,” the group reportedly said. Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh Calls...
WazirX Releases India’s First Exchange Transparency Reports
19.10.2021
WazirX, the popular crypto exchange, recently announced India’s first exchange transparency report. The platform released data from April 1st to September 30th to help users understand how it operates. The report sheds light on WazirX’s privacy policy, terms of use, and processes. After the report...
Lanka Asks for $500M Loan From India for Fuel Purchases
18.10.2021
This occurred days after Minister of Energy Udaya Gammanpila warned that the country’s existing supply of fuel could last only till Jan 2022. The state-owned Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) owing the 2 major government banks, the Bank of Ceylon and the People’s Bank, almost USD...
Right-wing Indian group calls for stricter crypto regulations
15.10.2021
The leader of the conservative Hindu group has called for proper policing of the crypto space along with other stricter measures targeted at the digital space
Demand for Crypto Experts in India Hikes Remuneration, Vacancies Spike
14.10.2021
A deficit in crypto talent is pushing salaries up in Indian companies engaged with the domestic and global blockchain industry, local media reported quoting data from recent studies. Demand for professionals in the field has been growing rapidly in the past year. Crypto Experience Can Bring up...
Indian TikTok challenger raises $19M to launch social token on Solana
8.10.2021
“What Axie infinity did for gaming, we want to do for social media,” Chingari co-founder and CEO Sumit Ghosh says
New Crypto Unicorn is Born in India, Backed by a16z and Coinbase
6.10.2021
and major crypto exchange Coinbase's venture capital arm. It also included existing investors Paradigm, Ribbit Capital, Sequoia Capital India, and Tiger Global.The company was
Indian crypto exchange CoinSwitch Kuber raises $260M
6.10.2021
Valued at $1.9 billion, CoinSwitch Kuber has become the largest crypto company in India, CEO Ashish Singhal said
India’s Crypto Market is More ‘Mature’ Than Vietnam’s and Pakistan’s - Chainalysis
5.10.2021
lysis’ Global Crypto Adoption Index: Vietnam, India, and Pakistan, respectively.“The differences between Central and Southern Asia’s biggest markets may reflect the fact that these countries are at different stages of cryptocurrency market development,”
Crypto transactions surge 706% in Asia as institutional adoption grows — Chainalysis
5.10.2021
When it comes to cryptocurrency transactions, the region of Central and Southern Asia and Oceania, or CSAO, is growing rapidly
Netflix Announces Documentary About Quadrigacx’s Downfall
27.9.2021
Netflix, the world’s largest video streaming company, has announced it is working on a documentary that deals with the aftermath of the Quadrigacx saga. According to brief descriptions, the documentary titled; “Trust No One: The Hunt for the Crypto King,” deals with how...
Indians opt for state-run blockchain platform amid bulk SMS regulations
20.9.2021
India’s SMS regulation requires businesses to comply with pre-registered messaging templates to counter spam and fraud
Cryptocurrency Is Picking up Steam in Small Cities in India: Report
20.9.2021
Cryptocurrency usage and trading are experiencing a boom in India, and most of this growth is coming from small cities. According to reports from local exchanges, the growth has been exponential. The profile of these new participants has also been interesting, as they are highly educated, not only...
State Bank of India Blocks Payments to Cryptocurrency Exchanges on UPI Platform
15.9.2021
State Bank of India (SBI) has reportedly blocked payments to cryptocurrency exchanges using its Unified Payments Interface (UPI). Payment processors have been told to disable the bank’s UPI for crypto merchants. Payment Processors Instructed to Disable SBI UPI for Crypto Firms State Bank...
Indian university joins Hedera decentralized governance council
14.9.2021
The Indian Institute of Technology Madras will test use cases around the Hedera Token Service, a public blockchain for payments