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Parliament of India Holds Discussion on Future of Web3
7.12.2023
Source: Pixabay The lower house of the Indian Parliament, Lok Sabha, held a discussion on the importance of web3 and blockchain sector in India on December 6. Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology, emphasized the importance of Web3 and Blockchain...
India’s IEEE Taps Avalanche Blockchain for Issuance of Tamper-Proof Certificates
7.12.2023
Source: Pixabay The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) has partnered with Avalanche Blockchain to issue immutable certificates for educational milestones in India. ???? The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) will issue certificates based on Avalanche...
Indian Government Reveals 28 Crypto Service Providers Are Registered With Financial Intelligence Unit
5.12.2023
The Indian government has revealed that 28 crypto service providers are currently registered with the country’s Financial Intelligence Unit. Furthermore, the Ministry of Finance has clarified that the anti-money laundering guidelines and reporting requirements apply to offshore cryptocurrency...
28 Indian Crypto Platforms Register With Country’s Anti-Money Laundering Department
4.12.2023
Source: Pixabay 28 Indian crypto platforms have registered with the Financial Intelligence Unit, the country’s Minister of State for Finance said. In response to queries in the Lok Sabha, the lower house of India’s bicameral Parliament, Indian Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary told...
OKX reveals sponsorship of key events at India Blockchain Week
4.12.2023
OKX, a Web3 tech leader, sponsors significant events during India Blockchain Week (IBW), scheduled for December at the Sheraton Grand Whitefield, Bangalore. As part of this week-long initiative, OKX will support Polygon Connect and ETH India, in addition to co-hosting two developer mixers....
28 Indian Crypto Service Providers Have Registered With Country’s Anti-Money Laundering Unit
4.12.2023
As many as 28 Virtual Digital Assets (VDA) or crypto service providers have registered themselves with India's Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU-IND)
Polygon Connect India to conclude Polygon Labs 2023 tour
1.12.2023
Polygon Labs has announced that it will be visiting India for its flagship event. Polygon Labs will host Polygon Connect India in Bengaluru on December 7, 2023, from 10 am to 8 am IST. To attend the event, it is mandatory to register for the event, and registrations are subject to approval....
India Blockchain Week brings together the brightest minds in Web3
1.12.2023
India Blockchain Week (IBW), the country’s flagship series of blockchain and Web3 events held in Bangalore from December 04-10, is delighted to announce that the attendees are going to have unparalleled opportunities for networking, collaboration, and discussion at the weeklong festival....
India’s Forex Reserves hit $595B, exceeding 11-week peak!
30.11.2023
Foreign exchange India has broken the record once again with its significant achievement of exceeding an 11-week peak, settling forex reserves at $595 billion. In this article, we will discuss the economy’s record-breaking achievement and its economic implications, the future Outlook of...
Blockchain Protocol Algorand Forms Strategic Collaborations in India For Web3 Push
30.11.2023
Source: Pixabay Decentralized network Algorand (ALGO) has partnered with key players in India to deepen India’s Web3 foundation. In a significant move explained by the blockchain platform’s CEO Staci Warden, Algorand will partner with the Indian tech advocacy group – NASSCOM. Other partners include...
India Seeks Extradition of Prime Suspect in $240M Crypto Scam from UAE
30.11.2023
Source: Pexels Indian authorities are intensifying efforts to bring the alleged mastermind behind a massive $240 million cryptocurrency scam back to the country. The special investigation team (SIT) of the Himachal police, after nearly two months of probing, has prepared a comprehensive 2,100-page...
The Algorand Foundation Expands Its Footprint in India
30.11.2023
Blockchain protocol Algorand (ALGO) has expanded its footprint in India by securing new partnerships with NASSCOM, India's trade body and chamber of commerce for the tech industry, T-Hub, a prominent innovation hub, and the Mann Deshi Foundation which supports India's first rural bank for women
Indian Authorities Prepare Chargesheet Against 3 Accused in $240M Crypto Scam
28.11.2023
Source: Pixabay The Special Investigation Team formed to investigate the alleged $240 million crypto fraud in India will file chargesheet against the three main accused this week. Over 100,000 victims were duped in an alleged multilevel fake crypto scheme that also involved over 1000 police...
Singapore Central Bank Chief Sees No Future for Private Cryptocurrencies
28.11.2023
Source: PIxabay Singapore’s central bank’s managing director, Ravi Menon, emphasized that private cryptocurrencies falling short of fundamental financial service tests will eventually fade from the monetary scene. Menon outlined his vision for the future monetary system, highlighting three...
Coinbase Eyes Tech Talent in India as it Looks to Expand Workforce
27.11.2023
Source: Pexels US-based crypto exchange giant Coinbase is looking to expand its workforce in India despite facing regulatory setbacks for its products. The company is actively recruiting for product and technology positions, both in remote capacities and at its Bengaluru and Hyderabad locations....
Indian government set to introduce rules against deepfake menace
24.11.2023
In talks with stakeholders, Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw aims to finalize the Indian government’s AI deepfake regulations in the coming weeks
Indian Airport Threatened With Bomb Blast if $1M Bitcoin Not Paid in 48 Hours
24.11.2023
Source: Pexels Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) in India received a bomb threat on Thursday, with an anonymous sender demanding $1 million in Bitcoin (BTC) within 48 hours. The threatening email, originating from the address quaidacasrol@gmail.com,...
Indian Finance Minister Shares Progress on Crypto Roadmap Implementation at Virtual G20 Summit
23.11.2023
Source: YouTube / DD India India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman shared the latest advancements in the implementation of the crypto regulation roadmap during the virtual G20 Leaders’ Summit yesterday. Emphasizing the formal adoption of the roadmap by the G20, Sitharaman highlighted...
Coinbase Ventures Invests More in Startups Outside the US, Especially in India, Singapore, Australia, and the UK
16.11.2023
Source: AdobeStock / photo_gonzo Coinbase Ventures has shifted focus to crypto startups outside the United States amid growing regulatory scrutiny in the country. Hoolie Tejwani, the director of corporate development and ventures at Coinbase, told Bloomberg in a recent interview that the company...
India's Supreme Court Turns Away Petition Asking Government to Frame Crypto Guidelines
15.11.2023
India's Supreme Court has turned away a petition that sought to direct the government and relevant authorities to frame guidelines for regulating the trading and mining of cryptocurrencies