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HSBC Changes Crypto Policy, Now Bars Clients From Buying Stock of Companies That Hold Bitcoin
10.4.2021
HSBC has reportedly changed its policy regarding cryptocurrency. The bank now prohibits customers from buying the stock of public companies that hold bitcoin, like Microstrategy. All of the companies with bitcoin treasuries could be on the chopping block at HSBC. HSBC Now Bars Clients From Buying...
Indian IT giant Tech Mahindra to launch stablecoin tool for banks
6.4.2021
Tech Mahindra wants to provide U.S. banks with a stablecoin solution after the OCC authorized federally chartered banks to use stablecoins for settlement in January
India’s largest crypto exchange launches NFT marketplace after 2,000% token surge
6.4.2021
India's WazirX has launched an NFT marketplace for the exchange of digital assets. The launch comes after a strong month for the exchange's in-house WRX token
Users of top Indian crypto exchange report seeing '0' funds during outage
5.4.2021
"The load on our systems are way too much," said CEO Nischal Shetty
Indian crypto users suspect Flipkart's Bitcoin announcement is an April Fools joke
31.3.2021
True or not, the timing of the announcement is suspect given many companies' apparent fondness of pranking customers on April 1
Coinbase Opens Office in India Despite Crypto Ban Reports
30.3.2021
Cryptocurrency exchange operator Coinbase has announced that it is establishing a business presence in India. The company has also posted several job openings for its Indian operations despite reports that the government may ban cryptocurrencies. Coinbase Sets up Shop in India Coinbase...
Indian crypto exchange execs intensify lobbying efforts to prevent ban
29.3.2021
Cryptocurrency exchange operators in India are attempting to dissuade the government from banning digital currencies
Indian Government Now Requires Companies to Disclose Cryptocurrency Holdings
29.3.2021
The Indian government has introduced new cryptocurrency disclosure rules. Companies dealing in cryptocurrencies will have to disclose their crypto holdings, among other disclosures, as part of their financial statements beginning April 1. New Crypto Disclosure Requirements The Indian Ministry...
RBI Governor Says Government and Central Bank Agree on Cryptocurrency Approach
26.3.2021
RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das says that there is no difference of opinion between the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the finance ministry on cryptocurrencies. While the finance minister said that the government will not shut off all options and will take a calibrated position regarding crypto...
India's government orders companies to disclose crypto holdings
25.3.2021
Recent amendments to India’s Companies Act will see firms in the country include their crypto involvement in all public financial reporting
Coinbase Announced 'Business Presence' in India With New Local Hires
25.3.2021
US-headquarted major crypto exchange Coinbase is now hiring in India, amidst numerous speculations of a possible crypto re-ban in the country, and ahead of the company's direct listing.
Coinbase said today that it's "establishing a business presence in India." Its plans for this...
Banning Bitcoin is like rejecting the US dollar, entrepreneur warns India
25.3.2021
Rejecting crypto as a reserve currency will lead to an Indian currency devaluation of the worst kind, warns blockchain entrepreneur Raj Chowdry
Coinbase hiring in India despite potential crypto crackdown
25.3.2021
Coinbase plans to base some of its “IT services” in India, including engineering, software development, and customer support
Indian Government May Block IP Addresses of Crypto Exchanges
23.3.2021
As the Indian government prepares to introduce the cryptocurrency bill, there are reports that it is considering blocking the IP addresses of cryptocurrency exchanges. Despite ban reports, many people in the Indian crypto community believe that the government will not impose an outright ban...
Amid ban rumors, billionaire Nandan Nilekani says crypto can help Indians
23.3.2021
Co-founder of major Indian tech company Infosys Nandan Nilekani has urged the government to help MSMEs access capital using Bitcoin
DeFi Tokens Created by Antier Solutions Transcend $500M in Market Cap
23.3.2021
PRESS RELEASE. Crypto adoption is on the crest of a wave and so is India’s Antier Solutions that has aced the business in a short span. The blockchain and cryptocurrency development company has launched tokens worth USD 500M for its customers all over the world. In an industry that values...
Decentralized technology can help protect democracy around the globe
20.3.2021
Privacy-focused decentralized and peer-to-peer technology solutions offer a better alternative to centralized platforms
Buyer of Beeple’s $69M NFT on Christie’s discloses identity
18.3.2021
MetaKovan, the pseudonymous founder of NFT fund Metapurse and buyer of Beeple’s $69 million NFT, has revealed himself
New Details About India Banning Cryptocurrency Emerge — Crypto Community Sees Mixed Messages
16.3.2021
New details have emerged suggesting that the Indian government will go ahead with banning cryptocurrency, in contrast to what the crypto community believes. In her latest interview regarding cryptocurrency legislation, India’s finance minister said that there will be a window...
India to have a ‘window’ for Bitcoin, says minister amid crypto ban FUD
15.3.2021
The Ministry of Finance of India continues to form a careful position on private cryptocurrencies