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Constitutional Court to Rule on Legality of South Korean Crypto Ban
14.1.2020
South Korea’s Constitutional Court is set to pass judgment on the legality of measures taken by the country’s government during its partial crypto crackdown of late 2017 to 2018.
Seoul intervened with a series of emergency measures during the late 2017 bull run, which saw a massive spate of South...
Indian Supreme Court Delays Hearing on Crypto Ban, Expects Slew of Comments
14.1.2020
The Supreme Court of India has passed over, but not adjourned, a case against the Reserve Bank of India’s ban on banks’ dealings with crypto-related businesses
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...
Russian Central Bank Says It Would Support Crypto Ban
29.11.2019
The Bank of Russia has backed a potential ban on cryptocurrency payments, according to a state news agency
Binance Ignores Crypto Ban Plan in India Also, Acquires WazirX
21.11.2019
Binance has become another major crypto exchange that is investing in India despite the local government said it's considering a total cryptocurrency ban in the country.
After South Korea’s major crypto exchange Bithumb said in October that is hoping to launch an exchange in India, Binance moved...
BlockShow Asia, Bitcoin Crash Warning, India Delays Crypto Ban: Hodler’s Digest, Nov. 11–17
17.11.2019
In this week’s Hodler’s Digest, India delays its controversial crypto ban, Binance’s CZ speaks out and an expert warns Bitcoin may “crash to zero”
Indian Parliament Will Not Consider Total Crypto Ban in Winter Session
15.11.2019
The Indian government will not discuss its draft bill on a proposed total ban on crypto in the winter session of Parliament, as was previously planned
India: Supreme Court Gives Central Bank 2 Weeks to Justify Crypto Ban
21.8.2019
India’s supreme court chastises central bank over crypto ban
2,700 Indian Companies Stood Against Proposed Crypto Ban
31.7.2019
An association of Indian technology companies wants the government to rethink a potential ban on cryptocurrencies – and choose a path of regulation instead of a China-style blanket ban.
The National Association of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM) said that a proposed ban...
Crypto Bank FairX Shuts Down Citing Lack of Funds, Bleak Future
22.7.2019
FairX, a crypto bank that planned to run on the Stellar network, ran out of steam
Tim Draper Calls Indian Leadership Corrupt and Pathetic For Proposed Ban on Bitcoin
18.7.2019
The community of crypto enthusiasts all over the world is aware of the tough stance the government of India has on crypto assets. This has aggravated even more after a draft bill asking for a complete ban on crypto was leaked online on 15th July and spread like wildfire on various social networks....
India To Ban All Digital Tokens, As Per Bill Leaked Online; McAfee Says It’s Impossible To Ban Crypto
17.7.2019
India has been one of the worst nightmares for the crypto industry. While the land has been generally supportive towards other technologies, it has been absolutely hostile towards decentralized currencies. Things were expected to get better after the intervention of the Supreme Court but have...
Conglomerates’ Deep Pockets Continue Blockchain Growth in S Korea Despite Crypto Ban
14.6.2019
Control of crypto by Seoul leads to conglomerates’ growing influence on blockchain development
Congress Rep. Brad Sherman Calls For A Complete Ban On Cryptocurrencies In The US
11.5.2019
Cryptocurrencies are a threat to the US influence on global politics and economy, say US Congressman Brad Sherman. He has called for a complete ban on digital currencies in the United States. Coin Centre, an American non-profit organization, working towards protecting crypto and blockchain, tweeted...
US Rep Sherman Calls for Crypto Ban, Says It Threatens to Diminish American Power
10.5.2019
U.S. Congressman Brad Sherman has called on colleagues to outlaw cryptocurrencies, saying they threaten American foreign policy and the rule of law