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Google Restores Metamask App After Community Uproar
2.1.2020
Similar to how it’s restored some crypto Youtube channels after a lot of pushback from the crypto community, Google has now restored Metamask to the Play Store. Either the tech giant is sensitive to claims of hurting innovation and competition or it is simply not ready yet to enforce a ban...
These Are the Bitcoin Stories You Loved in 2019
2.1.2020
2019 was a crazy year for cryptocurrency enthusiasts and a number of interesting events happened throughout the last 12 months. It’s hard to keep track of the day-to-day activities taking place within the cryptosphere and there may be a few incidents some of our readers missed....
Regulatory Roundup: China Blockchain ETF, France New Crypto Rules, Tokens Like Money in Russia
31.12.2019
In this roundup, we cover Russia’s supreme court recognizing tokens as assets like money and property, France’s new crypto regulatory framework, and several industry developments in China, including a blockchain ETF filing. We also cover Japan’s world conference for decentralized...
Wazirx CEO on 2020 Outlook, RBI Ban, Crypto Regulation for India
30.12.2019
The Indian crypto community has had an eventful year, with a bill on the horizon, the RBI ban’s supreme court hearing, and the community’s efforts toward positive crypto regulation. News.Bitcoin.com interviewed Nischal Shetty, CEO of local crypto exchange Wazirx, about what the Indian...
China’s Crackdown on Cryptocurrency Trading: A 2019 Recap
30.12.2019
A brief overview of China’s war on cryptocurrency trading which started in 2017, and where is it at in 2019
Google Bans Crypto App Metamask From Play Store
29.12.2019
Soon after Google-owned Youtube has swung the strikes hammer against video content creators that talked about cryptocurrency-related topics, another arm of the search monopoly has taken down a popular ethereum dapps client. Also Read: Youtube ‘Christmas Purge’ Has Content Creators...
Chinese Regulators Worry About Crypto Resurgence, Issue New Warning
27.12.2019
Chinese securities regulators call local authorities to combat crypto-related illegal activities in Beijing amid the perceived resurgence of crypto
4 Beijing Regulators Issue New Crypto Activity Warning
27.12.2019
Four financial regulators in China have jointly issued a fresh warning regarding crypto trading activities in Beijing. The notice explains the reason for the warning and lists prohibited crypto activities, which have reportedly been surging as companies ramp up their blockchain promotion. Also...
Uzbekistan Bans Citizens From Buying Cryptocurrencies
25.12.2019
Uzbekistan has barred citizens from purchasing cryptocurrencies, but has made some exceptions for current holders to liquidate their assets
Indian Crypto Community Gathers to Dispel Confusion About Regulation
18.12.2019
As the Indian government deliberates on the country’s crypto policy, there has been some confusion in media reports regarding crypto regulation in India. A group of local crypto enthusiasts and community members have gathered in an effort to ensure that the crypto situation in India...
Crypto Remains Unregulated in Russia — Lots of Talk but No Action
18.12.2019
Will Russia step on the path of crypto prohibition?
Indian Lawmaker Says ‘Cryptocurrency Is Inevitable’
15.12.2019
Indian Parliament member Dr. Subramanian Swamy has shared his view on cryptocurrency. Advocating for India to make the transition to crypto, he reportedly said, “cryptocurrency is inevitable.” The lawmaker will chair a conference at the UN India’s headquarters next week where...
Danish Court Upholds Nordea Bank Ban on Employees Owning Bitcoin
3.12.2019
Nordea Bank can now officially bar its employees from owning cryptocurrencies, according to a court ruling
Russia Reportedly Considers Ban on Using Crypto as Means of Payment
29.11.2019
Sources have claimed Russia is considering the introduction of a ban on the use of crypto to pay for goods and services
Indian Crypto Industry Optimistic After Binance Enters the Market
27.11.2019
After the delay on proposed blanket ban on crypto and Binance entering the country, are crypto businesses relieved?
Bank Crisis Spreads in India – Deaths, Strike, Supreme Court Denial
23.10.2019
The Indian banking sector is facing multiple challenges. Customers of several cooperative banks are still struggling to withdraw their money, and deaths have been reported in connection with withdrawal restrictions. Meanwhile, some 300,000 state-run bank employees are on strike against what...
Cashaa Launches Banking Solution for Indian Crypto Owners
22.10.2019
Banking services platform Cashaa is offering a solution for Indian crypto owners facing banking restrictions imposed by the country’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The service allows users to deposit up to 1 crore rupees (~$141,012) per month to purchase cryptocurrencies....
Indian Finance Minister Answers Crypto Questions at IMF Meeting
21.10.2019
At an IMF and World Bank meeting, Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman talked about cryptocurrency and stablecoins when asked about Facebook’s Libra digital currency project. RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das also addressed the subject at the conference. Also read: Indian Supreme Court...
Russia Blocks 2 Crypto News Websites
19.10.2019
Russian authorities have restricted access to a couple of cryptocurrency news outlets. The formal reasons for the censorship move are different in each case but the end result is the same. In both, regulators have acted on the basis of a law that empowers them to block online sources of information...
Supreme Court of India Postpones Cryptocurrency Ban Hearing to November
16.10.2019
The India Supreme Court has postponed a hearing regarding the Reserve Bank of India’s policy that bans financial institutions from giving services to crypto businesses