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Coinbase Actively Building Crypto Hub in India, Looking to Hire ‘Hundreds’ of People
6.7.2021
The Nasdaq-listed cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase is actively building a cryptocurrency hub in India. The company says it has “ambitious plans” for the South Asian crypto hub and is looking to hire for many positions, including hundreds of engineers. Coinbase Has ‘Ambitious...
Slow, but not steady: India’s stance on Bitcoin and crypto is evolving
30.6.2021
India’s regulatory stance on crypto has been shaky at best and prejudiced at worst, but what is India actually doing about crypto?
Major Cryptocurrency Exchanges Explore Entering Indian Crypto Market
10.6.2021
Several major global cryptocurrency exchanges are reportedly exploring ways to enter the Indian crypto market. “The Indian market is huge and it is only starting to grow, if there was more policy certainty by now Indian consumers would have been spoilt for choice in terms of exchanges because...
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
RBI Governor Says Government and Central Bank Agree on Cryptocurrency Approach
26.3.2021
RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das says that there is no difference of opinion between the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the finance ministry on cryptocurrencies. While the finance minister said that the government will not shut off all options and will take a calibrated position regarding crypto...
India Plans Twin Taxes on Exchanges and Traders Before Passing Crypto Bill: Report
17.2.2021
A senior Finance Ministry official told a newspaper that taxation does not necessarily imply legality
Lawsuit Filed to Stop a Global Cryptocurrency Scam Spreading in India
13.1.2021
A class-action lawsuit has reportedly been filed against a cryptocurrency scam that has duped many Indian investors. The scam, promoted in three Indian languages, lures investors by promising up to 900% return on investments. The Delhi court has directed a notice to be placed in major newspapers...
Indian crypto exchange CoinDCX raises $14M in its third round in 2020
22.12.2020
Including the millions it collected in previous rounds, the company has raised approximately $19.4M
Indian Crypto Boom: New Traders Flood Exchanges — CEOs Reveal What’s Driving Massive Growth
10.12.2020
The Indian cryptocurrency industry is experiencing massive growth. New traders are flooding crypto exchanges, executives from four of the largest crypto trading platforms in India exclusively told news.Bitcoin.com. They also share their views on what drives the Indian crypto market, current...
Indian Police Investigate 3 Companies Running a Crypto Ponzi Scheme, CEO Charged
6.10.2020
Three companies allegedly running a large-scale cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme are being investigated by Indian police. The scheme promises extraordinary returns to investors. The police have registered a case against the alleged CEO of the companies. Large-Scale Indian Crypto Ponzi Scheme Indian...
Indian police begin probe into alleged $270K cryptocurrency exchange scam
22.9.2020
Another cryptocurrency scam in India has reportedly duped investors of hundreds of thousands of dollars
Fresh reports of Indian crypto ban are “clickbait,” says local source
17.9.2020
Local sources speculate on the possibilities of a cryptocurrency ban in India
Indian exchange CoinDCX cements crypto educational agenda
2.9.2020
Crypto exchange CoinDCX announces two new professional training courses for cryptocurrency traders and experts
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
CoinDCX Becomes First India Exchange to Offer Users Crypto Staking
7.8.2020
Mumbai-based cryptocurrency exchange CoinDCX launched its new product on Friday, allowing users to stake cryptocurrencies from Harmony, Qtum and Tron
The Cashaa Hack: Investigators Stay Silent as Inside Job Rumors Emerge
19.7.2020
As 336 BTC get stolen from crypto-friendly bank Cashaa, there is still no clear explanation for what happened
Former Finance Secretary Subhash Chandra Garg Proposes Regulating Crypto as Commodity in India
18.7.2020
Subhash Chandra Garg, former Finance and Economic Affairs Secretary of India, has told the Indian crypto community that crypto assets should be regulated as commodities. However, he stands by his draft crypto bill that bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies should be outlawed. Garg Proposes Indian...
‘How to Buy Bitcoin in India’: Crypto Exchange Offers Rewards for Videos in All Indian Languages
15.7.2020
Indian cryptocurrency exchange Wazirx is offering rewards for videos about how to buy bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies in India in all Indian languages, including Hindi, Tamil, Gujarati, Marathi, Kannada, Bengali, and Telugu. News.Bitcoin.com caught up with Wazirx CEO Nischal Shetty to find...
Indian Crypto Banks and Exchanges See Massive Growth Amid Rising Covid-19 Crisis: Survey
30.6.2020
The crypto industry in India is experiencing massive growth, according to a new survey of crypto banks and exchanges. Despite the country’s deepening coronavirus crisis, crypto exchanges say trading volumes and the number of signups continue to grow substantially. India’s Cryptocurrency...
Chances of Indian Crypto Ban Low Compared to 2019, Says Crypto Veteran
29.6.2020
The CEO of CoinSwitch shares his insights about the possibility of a cryptocurrency blanket ban in India