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National Payments Corporation of India Says It Will Not Ban Cryptocurrencies Through UPI
7.5.2021
India’s payments authority, the National Payments Corporation of India, has reportedly said that it will not ban cryptocurrency transactions. Banks are to make their own decision whether to allow crypto transactions. The National Payments Corporation of India (NCPI), has refused to...
Indian start-up organization proposes regulatory framework for crypto
6.5.2021
An internet startup association in India has asked the government to define cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin as digital assets and not currencies
Antier Solutions Aces NFT Development Services: Giving More Bang for the Buck
28.4.2021
PRESS RELEASE. The propelling demand for NFTs doesn’t look like slowing anytime soon and India’s Antier Solutions is all prepared to ride the tide. As one of the earliest entrants into the business, the blockchain development company has marked an impressive feat in a short time. With...
Polygon co-founder raises $2.2M for India COVID-19 relief
27.4.2021
COVID-19 has infected more than 17.6 million people in India. A crypto-based relief fund is raising millions to help the country cope with the disaster
Vitalik Buterin and Balaji Srinivasan Donate to Indian Covid Relief Fund Despite Country’s Intentions to Ban Cryptos
27.4.2021
The covid-19 crisis is worsening every day in India, as the country keeps hitting record daily numbers of cases and its death toll. The crypto community is starting to show solidarity with the country, as big players such as Ethereum co-founder and a well-known investor announced crypto donations...
Ethereum creator donates 100 Ether and Maker to Indian COVID-19 relief
26.4.2021
The donation was made after the co-founder of Polygon set up a charity drive to aid COVID-19 relief amid India's second wave
Mercurial on crypto: Will India’s latest stance lead to positive regulation?
26.4.2021
Indian officials are switching their stance on crypto, but the country’s regulatory environment may have additional bottlenecks in store
Asia-Pacific’s solarized digitalization agenda in pandemic times
24.4.2021
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the role of digitalization has become central to achieving sustainability and lessening climate change
Coinbase hires former Google Pay exec to lead India operations
22.4.2021
Coinbase has started hiring in India despite rumors of an impending ban on crypto in the country
Why cryptocurrency is booming in India despite national ban fears
12.4.2021
Cryptocurrency is taking off in India, despite regulatory fears which many are now dismissing as nothing but FUD
HSBC Changes Crypto Policy, Now Bars Clients From Buying Stock of Companies That Hold Bitcoin
10.4.2021
HSBC has reportedly changed its policy regarding cryptocurrency. The bank now prohibits customers from buying the stock of public companies that hold bitcoin, like Microstrategy. All of the companies with bitcoin treasuries could be on the chopping block at HSBC. HSBC Now Bars Clients From Buying...
Indian IT giant Tech Mahindra to launch stablecoin tool for banks
6.4.2021
Tech Mahindra wants to provide U.S. banks with a stablecoin solution after the OCC authorized federally chartered banks to use stablecoins for settlement in January
India’s largest crypto exchange launches NFT marketplace after 2,000% token surge
6.4.2021
India's WazirX has launched an NFT marketplace for the exchange of digital assets. The launch comes after a strong month for the exchange's in-house WRX token
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
Indian crypto users suspect Flipkart's Bitcoin announcement is an April Fools joke
31.3.2021
True or not, the timing of the announcement is suspect given many companies' apparent fondness of pranking customers on April 1
Coinbase Opens Office in India Despite Crypto Ban Reports
30.3.2021
Cryptocurrency exchange operator Coinbase has announced that it is establishing a business presence in India. The company has also posted several job openings for its Indian operations despite reports that the government may ban cryptocurrencies. Coinbase Sets up Shop in India Coinbase...
Indian crypto exchange execs intensify lobbying efforts to prevent ban
29.3.2021
Cryptocurrency exchange operators in India are attempting to dissuade the government from banning digital currencies
Indian Government Now Requires Companies to Disclose Cryptocurrency Holdings
29.3.2021
The Indian government has introduced new cryptocurrency disclosure rules. Companies dealing in cryptocurrencies will have to disclose their crypto holdings, among other disclosures, as part of their financial statements beginning April 1. New Crypto Disclosure Requirements The Indian Ministry...
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's government orders companies to disclose crypto holdings
25.3.2021
Recent amendments to India’s Companies Act will see firms in the country include their crypto involvement in all public financial reporting