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54% of Indian Crypto Investors Surveyed in Q2 Aimed to Invest More in 6 Months - KuCoin
23.8.2022
Despite the latest market downturn, more than 50% of India’s survey respondents intend to expand their investments in crypto in the coming six months – indicating an optimistic approach to the market, according to a report by crypto exchange KuCoin....
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One-third of estimated 115M Indian crypto users concerned about regulations
23.8.2022
A KuCoin survey estimates that some 115 million Indian citizens are invested in cryptocurrencies, while many are still concerned about the government's stance towards the sector
Indian Police Search for Bitconnect Founder After the US Indicted Him for Defrauding Crypto Investors
20.8.2022
The Indian police have launched an investigation into Bitconnect and booked its founder after a bitcoin investor reported being defrauded by the global crypto “Ponzi scheme.” According to U.S. authorities, the scheme reached a market capitalization of $3.4 billion at its peak....
Binance CEO Warns ‘We Could Disable Wazirx Wallets’ — Advises Investors to Transfer Funds to Binance
7.8.2022
Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) has warned that his company could “disable Wazirx wallets on a tech level,” advising anyone with funds on the Indian crypto exchange to transfer them to Binance. The warning numerous tweets by CZ and Wazirx’s founder regarding whether Binance...
One Exchanges Stands Out as Indian Crypto Trading Drops Following New Tax
5.7.2022
Crypto trading volumes on major Indian exchanges saw a notable decline on July 1 compared to the day before, after a new 1% tax on all crypto transactions was implemented in the country. However, one exchange still stood out as a winner, with trading volumes rising.
According to trading data from...
Indian Crypto Trading Volumes Plummet After New TDS Tax Rule Takes Effect
5.7.2022
Cryptocurrency trading volumes across exchanges in India have plunged after the country’s 1% tax deducted at source (TDS) went into effect at the beginning of the month. Some major crypto exchanges saw volumes dropping by about 80%. Crypto Trading Volumes Fall Across India The trading...
Bollywood A-lister-backed GARI token plunge sparks rug pull rumors
5.7.2022
GARI token was launched by Salman Khan, an A-list celebrity from Bollywood, with an aim to help Indian creators monetize their content over a short video application Chingari
Indian crypto trading volumes slump following hefty taxes
5.7.2022
Indian crypto traders may be giving up since they must now factor in a 30% income tax and a 1% tax per transaction on crypto trades, forcing exchange volume to plummet
Indian Government’s Chief Economic Adviser Warns of Danger in Crypto, Defi Without Regulation
12.6.2022
The Indian government’s chief economic adviser has warned about innovations like crypto and decentralized finance (defi) in the absence of regulation. “We may not be fully aware or comprehend the kind of forces we are unleashing ourselves,” he opined. Indian Government’s...
India cooperates with IMF on crypto consultation paper
31.5.2022
The document, which could define a national framework for digital assets, is almost ready
Indian Government Finalizing Crypto Consultation Paper — ‘We Are Looking at a Global Paradigm on Digital Assets’
31.5.2022
India’s economic affairs secretary has reportedly revealed that the government’s consultation paper on cryptocurrency is “fairly ready.” He explained that the Indian government is looking at “a global paradigm on digital assets,” emphasizing that...
India to roll out CBDC using a graded approach: RBI Annual Report
28.5.2022
Halfway through 2022, at the proof of concept stage, RBI is in the process of verifying the feasibility and functionality of launching a CBDC
RBI warns of crypto 'dollarization' of Indian economy
17.5.2022
Crypto "will seriously undermine the RBI's capacity to determine monetary policy and regulate the monetary system of the country," according to Reserve Bank of India officials
Indian central bank’s 'informal pressure' disrupted payments: Coinbase CEO
11.5.2022
"I guess we have a concern that [the Reserve Bank of India] may be actually in violation of the Supreme Court ruling," said Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong
Indian IT Ministry directs crypto exchanges to store user data for 5 years
2.5.2022
The new directives for VPN service providers and crypto exchanges would require them to collect critical private information as well as the ownership patterns of customers
India Exploring Commercial Uses for Central Bank Digital Currency, Says Finance Minister
1.5.2022
The Indian government is exploring “several commercial use purposes and not just financial inclusion” for its central bank digital currency. India’s finance minister clarified that the aim is for the digital rupee, which will be backed by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), to...
Binance to drive crypto and blockchain awareness among Indian investors
30.4.2022
Binance also highlighted that Indian regulators and policymakers cite the lack of education as an area of concern, hindering crypto’s widespread adoption in the region
India’s Decision on Crypto Regulation Will Not Be Rushed, Says Finance Minister
29.4.2022
Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says that the country’s crypto policy will not be rushed. “Our intention is in no way to hurt the ecosystem, or to even say that we don’t need it,” she added. Finance Minister on Indian Crypto Regulation India’s finance...
First Mover Asia: Trading on Indian Crypto Exchange Continues to Slump Following New Tax Laws; Cryptos Higher
28.4.2022
IMF Official: Regulating Crypto Assets Is High on the Agenda for India
22.4.2022
A director at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) says that crypto regulation is “certainly high on the agenda” for India. “We are trying to come up with global standards for #crypto asset regulations. I think that’s important for India to also adopt,” said...