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Israel's Pro Crypto Move, Shanghai's Metaverse, Bitcoin-Backed USD 100M Credit Facility + More News
31.12.2021
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$2.5T crypto market will not wait for nations to onboard: WazirX CEO
29.12.2021
"The question for every nation is, do they want to participate and get a share of this pie," says WazirX CEO Nischal Shetty
Indian Crypto Exchange Says 82% of Users Earn Profits This Year, Trading Volume Soars 1,735%
17.12.2021
A major cryptocurrency exchange in India, Wazirx, has reported “a massive surge in user signups” this year, with 82% of its users making profits on their crypto investments. Its trading volume also rose 1,735% from the previous year. Meanwhile, the Indian government is actively...
Bitcoin & Ehtereum Investment Flows, FTSE Goes Crypto, Tom Brady's NFTs + More News
6.12.2021
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Read More: Bitcoin & Ehtereum Investment Flows, FTSE Goes Crypto, Tom Brady's NFTs + More News
Indian Crypto Bill: Exchange CEO Discusses What to Expect
6.12.2021
There are reports that the Indian government may impose restrictions on self-custodial cryptocurrency wallets and only allow Indian crypto exchanges. The CEO of a major cryptocurrency exchange in India has shared his thoughts on the possible restrictions. The Indian government has listed...
Watch: VP of WazirX NFT Marketplace on NFT Trends, Challenges, Solutions, and More
24.11.2021
Although only a small portion of the Indian population has purchased non-fungible tokens (NFTs) so far, the market is ripe for growth as there is a lot of interest in creating and monetizing content there, Vishakha Singh, Co-founder and Vice President (VP) of WazirX NFT Marketplace, told...
India To Define Crypto As Asset, Ban Payments, and Ads - Report
17.11.2021
Amid a rising number of signs indicating that India’s government could adopt a more nuanced approach to cryptoassets, another report claims that the authorities are finalizing work on legislation that could pave the way for regulation of cryptoasset trading - while banning crypto’s use in payments...
AMC Starts Accepting Crypto, Regulatory Meetings, Bitcoin Mining Difficulty + More News
12.11.2021
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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...
Indian crypto exchanges prepare ad blitz for festive season
13.9.2021
Indians exchanges are urging locals to buy and give Bitcoin during the upcoming holiday season
WazirX Takes Significant Steps for Crypto Adoption in India
29.6.2021
WazirX Announces Partnership with SonyLIV WazirX, the Bitcoin trading platform of India, has entered into a partnership contract with SonyLIV to be the co-presenting sponsor at UEFA EURO 2020 that will begin to be live-streamed at SonyLIV from June 11, 2021. According to the WazirX Review,...
Indian ‘Crypto King’ Arrested by Narcotics Control Bureau — Wazirx Says Not Our User
19.6.2021
India’s Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has arrested a Mumbai resident known as “crypto king,” who allegedly used bitcoin to purchase narcotics on the dark web. Indian cryptocurrency exchange Wazirx says the accused is not one of its customers. ‘Crypto King’ Arrested...
India Probes Cryptocurrency Exchange Wazirx in Chinese Money Laundering Case
12.6.2021
India’s Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has reportedly sent a notice to Wazirx, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in India, under the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999, (FEMA). The investigation was initiated “on the basis of the ongoing money-laundering investigation into...
WazirX Crashed for an Hour Due to Dogecoin Price Surge
6.5.2021
Digital money platforms like Robinhood and India-based WazirX slammed because of the Dogecoin price surge, which affected many other currencies too. Around 8 pm, hundreds of clients took to the Twitter platform and complained about WazirX not working. Nischal Shetty, the CEO, cited that the website...
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
Binance-Owned WazirX Announces DeFi Project With Matic
18.8.2020
The exchange has opted for Matic instead of Ethereum’s network, which is currently dominating the DeFi space because of "high gas costs."
Indian Crypto Exchange WazirX to Enter DeFi Amid Uncertain Regulations
15.8.2020
Indian crypto exchange WazirX plans to attract current users and institutional investors with its market maker protocol
Bitcoin Tops $11,000 Reigniting Interest in India
30.7.2020
A resurgent bitcoin is rekindling Indian interest in cryptocurrencies with reports suggesting many dormant holders are back to trading. A report in Livemint is also attributing the piqued interest to a recent Indian supreme court decision to overturn a prohibition that barred banks from dealing...
Indian Crypto Boom: Exchanges See 10X Trading Volumes During Lockdown
6.5.2020
India’s cryptocurrency sector is booming during the extended nationwide lockdown. Several Indian cryptocurrency exchange executives have shared with news.Bitcoin.com their record-breaking stats, bullish trends, and positive sentiment despite the coronavirus-driven lockdown. Growing Interest...
Where to Buy Bitcoin in India: Cryptocurrency Exchanges Lower Their Fees
5.4.2020
Since the supreme court lifted the RBI ban, more people have been looking to buy bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in India. Responding to community feedback, a number of cryptocurrency exchanges have lowered their fees as the Indian crypto sector continues to grow. Also read: IMF Declares Global...