India
Algorand Foundation CEO on Crypto-Staking After Kraken’s SEC Settlement
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong says he's heard rumors the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission would like to ban retail investors from engaging in cryptocurrency staking. Algorand Foundation CEO Staci Warden discusses what this could mean for crypto stakers, as Kraken shut its staking services as a part of its SEC settlement. Plus, the latest on Algorand Foundation's partnerships in India for Web3 growth.
WazirX Refutes Binance Allegations, Plans To Seek Recourse
Indian cryptocurrency exchange WazirX has said, "allegations made by Binance in their blog are false and unsubstantiated," and is taking the necessary steps to seek recourse and protect its legal rights, according to its blog post published on Tuesday. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest developments in an ongoing public spat between Binance and WazirX.
Binance-WazirX Dispute Intensifies as the Indian Crypto Exchange Is Told to Move Funds Out of Binance
Binance has invited Zanmai Labs, the entity operating the Indian crypto exchange WazirX, to work out arrangements to withdraw any remaining assets held in Binance wallets, according to a blog post on Friday. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest in the ongoing Binance-WazirX dispute.
India’s Budget Disappoints
India instituted a 30% tax on profits and a 1% tax deducted at source (TDS) on all transactions for the crypto sector last year. Traders' hopes of the tax change in 2023 dashed. That story and other news shaping the cryptocurrency world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."
India Keeps Restrictive Crypto Tax Rules in 2023 Budget
India instituted a 30% tax on profits and a 1% tax deducted at source (TDS) on all transactions for the crypto sector in 2022. Now the world's largest democracy is keeping its restrictive crypto tax rules unchanged in 2023 as Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman did not mention crypto, virtual digital assets, blockchain or central bank digital currencies (digital rupee) while unveiling the nation’s budget. CoinDesk Global Policy and Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses how this could impact crypto adoption and trading volumes in the country.
WazirX's Proof-of-Reserves Report Shows 90% of User Assets Are in Binance Wallets
Indian crypto exchange WazirX released its proof of reserves report that disclosed 90% of its user assets are held in Binance wallets. "The Hash" panel discusses the Twitter drama between WazirX and Binance CEO Changpeng "CZ" Zhao.
India’s Crypto Outlook
WazirX executive warns last year’s troubles may spillover into 2023. That story and other news shaping the cryptocurrency world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."
Next Financial Crisis Could Stem From Crypto, Indian Central Bank Governor Warns
India's central bank Governor Shaktikanta Das has predicted that the next financial crisis will come from "private cryptocurrencies" if they are allowed to be regulated instead of being banned outright. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest in India's state of crypto and its potential global impact.
Indian Crypto Traffic Trending Down as Tax Regime Tightens, Data Shows
Indians have lost interest in trading on local crypto exchanges since the government began imposing taxes on profits and transactions, data from AppTweak and SimilarWeb shows. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest in India's state of crypto.
