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Koinex Exchange Shuts Down Ahead of Crypto Regulation
28.6.2019
Another Indian crypto exchange has shut down permanently due to the banking restriction and regulatory delays. The exchange cites denials in payment services and a sharp decline in trading volume resulting from the recent news of a draft bill to ban cryptocurrencies. Also read: Indian...
India: Another Crypto Exchange Closes Due to Regulatory Pressure
27.6.2019
Indian crypto exchange Koinex has ceased operations effective immediately, its co-founder has confirmed
Another Indian Crypto Exchange Shuts Down Blaming Banking Ban
27.6.2019
Regulatory uncertainty ushered in by India's central bank appears to have brought about the demise of the cryptocurrency exchange Koinex
Indian Government Shed Light on Proposed Crypto Regulation
21.6.2019
Since leaked information regarding India’s cryptocurrency bill emerged, there have been constant discussions about what it entails. Four different government bodies have been asked about their involvement in the drafting of the bill. South Korea went through a similar situation, causing...
Libra Could Be Unbalanced by Indian Crypto Laws
20.6.2019
Facebook reportedly has not filed an application with the RBI, which seeks to ban cryptocurrencies
Facebook Has Not Applied for RBI Approval to Operate Libra in India: Report
20.6.2019
Facebook has reportedly not applied for approval in India for operating its upcoming cryptocurrency Libra project
Indian Startup Launches Crypto Trading Strategy Marketplace
19.6.2019
An Indian startup has launched a marketplace for algorithmic trading strategies. Investors can choose a strategy based on factors such as past performance, cryptocurrencies invested, and time frames. The platform also offers a drag-and-drop tool for traders to build their own strategies without...
Global Banking Giant HSBC Launches Tokenization-Based Receivables System for India
18.6.2019
The world’s 7th biggest bank, HSBC, uses tokenization tech in its account receivable infrastructure for corporate clients in India
Indian Crypto Community Petitions Government for Regulation
16.6.2019
Following widespread reports of the upcoming Indian cryptocurrency bill, the crypto community has started a petition for the government to quickly implement a regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies. In addition, a television network operated by the Upper House of the Indian Parliament has aired...
Skepticism as News of Secretive India Crypto Bill Breaks
13.6.2019
The Reserve Bank of India returned a request for information about a proposed crypto ban, which is allegedly making the rounds at the highest level of government
Indian Government-Backed Program Offers Crypto and Blockchain Course
13.6.2019
An Indian government-initiated program is offering a course for undergraduates to learn about cryptocurrency, blockchains, and their use cases. This 12-week interactive course is free to enroll and learn from. Among the topics covered are Bitcoin basics and consensus. Meanwhile, India’s...
Local.Bitcoin.com Shows Lots of Active BCH Listings From Traders Worldwide
11.6.2019
Six days ago news.Bitcoin.com announced the launch of Local.Bitcoin.com, a peer-to-peer marketplace that allows people to trade bitcoin cash (BCH) in a private manner. Since then there have been roughly 14,000 accounts created so far, and many people are actively trading throughout various...
Indian Crypto Dreams Crash Down As Government Proposes 10 Year Jail Term For Crypto Trading
8.6.2019
All the crypto dreams in India came down crashing, and a new bill has been introduced in India, proposing a complete ban on crypto trading and criminalizing it. The Banning of Cryptocurrency and Regulation of Official Digital Currency Bill, 2019, proposes a 10-year prison term for anyone engaged...
Reserve Bank of India Denies Involvement in Draft Bill to Ban Cryptocurrencies
7.6.2019
India is embroiled in rumors of a cryptocurrency ban that would have made cryptocurrency mining, trading, and ownership illegal
Indian Lawmakers Propose Adoption of 10-Year Jail Term for Crypto Dealings
7.6.2019
India’s new crypto bill reportedly includes a 10-year jail term for dealing with crypto, but also suggests the development of a national crypto
Exclusive: Microsoft Registers Blockchain and AI Platform for Agriculture in Brazil
6.6.2019
Microsoft has registered a suite of apps using blockchain, IoT and AI to improve agricultural sector efficiency in Brazil
Reserve Bank of India Denies Knowledge, Involvement in Draft Bill to Ban Crypto Entirely
6.6.2019
The Reserve Bank of India has denied having any knowledge or involvement in a draft government bill that would ban cryptocurrencies
India’s Central Bank Denies Knowledge of Bill to Ban Cryptocurrencies
6.6.2019
India’s crypto regulation is reportedly ready and there has been much speculation about what it contains. An Indian lawyer has gotten some answers from the Reserve Bank of India about a bill allegedly seeking to ban cryptocurrencies. Surprisingly, the central bank claims that it does not have...
There’s 100 Unclaimed Bitcoin Cash Wallets Hidden Worldwide
5.6.2019
Over the last few months, the geocaching treasure hunt Findbitcoin.cash has gathered a bunch of new hidden BCH treasures. At the time of publication, there are approximately 105 concealed bitcoin cash wallets hidden all over the world with a large portion of these funds hidden in the U.S....
BitConnect Promoter Wanted Over Another Alleged Crypto Scam
4.6.2019
A promoter of the now-shuttered crypto fraud BitConnect has again been charged over a different claimed cryptocurrency scam