India
Sandeep Nailwal: India Crypto Covid Relief Fund 'Kind of Exploded' After Buterin's Donation
Sandeep Nailwal, a co-founder of Polygon, started a crypto relief fund for India as it battles a deadly second wave of COVID-19. The fund attracted several big names in crypto, including Ethereum creator Vitalik Buterin, who donated approximately $1 billion n SHIB tokens. Nailwal joins "First Mover" to discuss the success of the relief fund and whether it is shifting government opinion of crypto in India. Plus, will he be liquidating all the donated SHIB?
‘Everyone Has Been Bitten By The Chia Bug’; Indian Banks Puzzle Crypto
The Indian crypto industry speaks out after banks try to block crypto transactions based on a banking ban that no longer exists. The Chia bug keeps on biting. The “green” alternative crypto coin has one exchange calling the first week of trading “crazy.”
Ether Breaks New Records; South Korea Split on Crypto Tax
Ether is making history with new all-time highs in prices as gas fees plunge following the latest network upgrade. Analysts say the market sentiment has improved after the European Investment Bank’s bond issuance on the Ethereum and backing from various CBDC initiatives.
CoinDCX CEO: “Practically Impossible” to Ban Bitcoin In India
India is currently being hit with a deadly second wave of COVID-19, and leaders in the crypto industry have been donating crypto to help purchase food and medicine. While the Indian government has been cracking down on crypto, Neeraj Khandelwal, CEO of Mumbai-based CoinDCX, thinks it’s too late to ban bitcoin in India.
Top Crypto Leaders Donate to COVID-19 Relief Fund for India
Top Crypto Leaders Donate to COVID-19 Relief Fund for India India is currently experiencing a devastating second wave of COVID-19 worsened by a medical supply shortage.
What Coinbase Job Postings in India Say About the Proposed Indian Crypto Ban
Coinbase is hiring for several positions in India despite the country’s proposed crypto ban. Does this mean some companies feel they’ll still be able to continue operations and expand in India? Nik De joins “First Mover” to weigh in.
Status of India’s Proposal to Ban Crypto
The Parliament of India is exploring a bill that prohibits all private cryptocurrencies in the country. Delta Exchange CEO Pankaj Balani provides a status update of India’s crypto ban proposal.
Why Crypto Crackdowns In India And Nigeria Are Resurging
India and Nigeria create new laws to restrict access to cryptocurrency exchanges. Nikhilesh De, regulatory reporter at CoinDesk, gives reasons for this resurgence, pointing to potential political pressures and concerns about illicit financing among other reasons.
