India
Bitcoin Correlation Continues; Terra Vote Starts Positively
Report: Indian crypto traders may pay tax for using foreign exchanges. Bitcoin, crypto drop as stocks slump in the U.S. Terra revival plan vote goes live, details of South Korean tax investigation revealed. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."
Bitcoin’s Role in a Recession; Virtual NFT Vacations
South Korea’s KakaoBank considers crypto exchange partnerships. What is Bitcoin’s relevance as a safe haven as the threat of recession looms? India’s MakeMyTrip launches NFT collection of top travel spots. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”
A16z Invests $500M in Indian Startups
According to a TechCrunch report, venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) plans to invest $500 million in India’s rapidly growing startup ecosystem. “The Hash” group discusses India’s budding crypto community, being the home of noteworthy projects like Polygon, and how VC interest could curb heavy regulation in the country.
Australia to List Crypto Spot ETFs; WazirX Founders Leave India
Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs landing in Australia next week. India’s WazirX founders move to Dubai. Memecoin fans hope to head to the moon on “Dogecoin Day.” Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”
Virgil Griffith Jailed; Indian Exchanges Disable UPI
Former Ethereum developer Virgil Griffith gets 63 months in prison. Coinbase snafu sets cat among the crypto pigeons in India. Huawei becomes latest of China’s tech giants to issue NFTs. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”
Indian Taxes Hit Trading; Bored Apes Movie Debut
India tax breaks crypto’s back. Crypto follows broader market down as pandemic and inflation concerns persist. Bored Apes get animated in partnership with Coinbase. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”
Indian Crypto Trading Volumes Collapse, Coinbase Suspends Trading in India
Trading volumes on India’s major crypto exchanges plummeted after new legislation, which imposed a 30% capital gains tax on cryptocurrency transactions, came into effect April 1. Plus, Coinbase’s India operation suspended buy orders due to regulatory uncertainty.
BTC Slips Below $42K, Coinbase Halts Crypto Trading in India
Kapil Rathi, co-founder and CEO of crypto exchange CrossTower, discusses the recent dip in the crypto markets as investors weigh macro factors like the Russia-Ukraine war, rising oil prices and inflation concerns. Plus, a conversation about India’s crypto ecosystem as Coinbase’s expansion in the country is facing obstacles.
MobiKwik Pulls Crypto Support; Twitter NFT Hacker Strikes Again
Binance wins Abu Dhabi nod for another Middle Eastern outpost. India’s MobiKwik pulls crypto support. South Korea’s president-elect forges ahead with crypto policies. Twitter hacker takes over verified accounts to promote fake Azuki NFT drop. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”
