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Crypto Regulation News Weekly Digest: Anti-Money Laundering Support Gains Momentum in US Congress and India Takes Cautious Regulatory Approach
13.12.2023
US lawmakers push for stricter crypto regulation while India reiterated its plan for a slow, evolutionary approach to digital asset legislation. Image by Kerem Goktug Kaya, DALL-E 3. The past week saw major developments on the crypto regulation front. In the United States, The CFTC Chairman...
India to Consider Country-Specific Characteristics and Risks in Regulating Crypto: Finance Ministry
13.12.2023
Source: Pexels India’s Finance Ministry will consider country-specific characteristics and risks before implementing any measures related to crypto assets. Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary, during a session in the Rajya Sabha, highlighted the significance of the New Delhi...
Indian Government Confirms Commitment to Supporting Web3 Startups
9.12.2023
The Indian government has confirmed its commitment to supporting startups that are innovating in the Web3 sector in India. “Web3 represents the future of internet and the government is committed to ensuring that the innovators and innovation from India create the future of Web3...
India Won't See Crypto or Web3 Bill for Another 18 Months, Senior Lawmaker Tells CoinDesk
7.12.2023
India is unlikely to bring a crypto or Web3-specific legislative bill anytime soon and perhaps all the way up to mid-2025, said one of the most senior politicians in India's government overseeing the financial evolution of the nation
Parliament of India Holds Discussion on Future of Web3
7.12.2023
Source: Pixabay The lower house of the Indian Parliament, Lok Sabha, held a discussion on the importance of web3 and blockchain sector in India on December 6. Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology, emphasized the importance of Web3 and Blockchain...
Indian Government Reveals 28 Crypto Service Providers Are Registered With Financial Intelligence Unit
5.12.2023
The Indian government has revealed that 28 crypto service providers are currently registered with the country’s Financial Intelligence Unit. Furthermore, the Ministry of Finance has clarified that the anti-money laundering guidelines and reporting requirements apply to offshore cryptocurrency...
28 Indian Crypto Service Providers Have Registered With Country’s Anti-Money Laundering Unit
4.12.2023
As many as 28 Virtual Digital Assets (VDA) or crypto service providers have registered themselves with India's Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU-IND)
Blockchain Protocol Algorand Forms Strategic Collaborations in India For Web3 Push
30.11.2023
Source: Pixabay Decentralized network Algorand (ALGO) has partnered with key players in India to deepen India’s Web3 foundation. In a significant move explained by the blockchain platform’s CEO Staci Warden, Algorand will partner with the Indian tech advocacy group – NASSCOM. Other partners include...
India Seeks Extradition of Prime Suspect in $240M Crypto Scam from UAE
30.11.2023
Source: Pexels Indian authorities are intensifying efforts to bring the alleged mastermind behind a massive $240 million cryptocurrency scam back to the country. The special investigation team (SIT) of the Himachal police, after nearly two months of probing, has prepared a comprehensive 2,100-page...
The Algorand Foundation Expands Its Footprint in India
30.11.2023
Blockchain protocol Algorand (ALGO) has expanded its footprint in India by securing new partnerships with NASSCOM, India's trade body and chamber of commerce for the tech industry, T-Hub, a prominent innovation hub, and the Mann Deshi Foundation which supports India's first rural bank for women
Indian Authorities Prepare Chargesheet Against 3 Accused in $240M Crypto Scam
28.11.2023
Source: Pixabay The Special Investigation Team formed to investigate the alleged $240 million crypto fraud in India will file chargesheet against the three main accused this week. Over 100,000 victims were duped in an alleged multilevel fake crypto scheme that also involved over 1000 police...
Singapore Central Bank Chief Sees No Future for Private Cryptocurrencies
28.11.2023
Source: PIxabay Singapore’s central bank’s managing director, Ravi Menon, emphasized that private cryptocurrencies falling short of fundamental financial service tests will eventually fade from the monetary scene. Menon outlined his vision for the future monetary system, highlighting three...
Coinbase Eyes Tech Talent in India as it Looks to Expand Workforce
27.11.2023
Source: Pexels US-based crypto exchange giant Coinbase is looking to expand its workforce in India despite facing regulatory setbacks for its products. The company is actively recruiting for product and technology positions, both in remote capacities and at its Bengaluru and Hyderabad locations....
Indian government set to introduce rules against deepfake menace
24.11.2023
In talks with stakeholders, Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw aims to finalize the Indian government’s AI deepfake regulations in the coming weeks
Indian Airport Threatened With Bomb Blast if $1M Bitcoin Not Paid in 48 Hours
24.11.2023
Source: Pexels Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) in India received a bomb threat on Thursday, with an anonymous sender demanding $1 million in Bitcoin (BTC) within 48 hours. The threatening email, originating from the address quaidacasrol@gmail.com,...
Indian Finance Minister Shares Progress on Crypto Roadmap Implementation at Virtual G20 Summit
23.11.2023
Source: YouTube / DD India India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman shared the latest advancements in the implementation of the crypto regulation roadmap during the virtual G20 Leaders’ Summit yesterday. Emphasizing the formal adoption of the roadmap by the G20, Sitharaman highlighted...
India's Supreme Court Turns Away Petition Asking Government to Frame Crypto Guidelines
15.11.2023
India's Supreme Court has turned away a petition that sought to direct the government and relevant authorities to frame guidelines for regulating the trading and mining of cryptocurrencies
Crypto Regulation News Weekly Digest: Major Nations Commit to Crypto Tax Reporting Standard and EU Issues Draft Stablecoin Guidelines
14.11.2023
Nations and authorities advance crypto regulations across taxation, stablecoins, geo-blocking, and compliance this week. Image by motortion, Adobe Stock. Last week brought several noteworthy developments in the evolving crypto regulation scene across the globe. Major nations made efforts towards...
Indian Supreme court rejects crypto petition, highlights legislative nature
11.11.2023
Listening to the plea, the bench headed by the Chief Justice of India (CJI) remarked that the petitioner’s demands are more legislative in nature
India Trains Around 3,000 Officials in Cryptocurrency Forensics and Investigation
9.11.2023
Source: Pexels India offered officials from various cybercrime and police departments training in cryptocurrency forensics and investigation during the financial year 2022–2023. According to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)’s annual report, the training is aimed to equip law enforcement...