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Binance Assembles Sanction Task Force; India Seeks Bitcoin Clarity

Russian soldiers offered crypto for surrender. Binance working to comply with sanctions on Russia. India’s Supreme Court asks government for answer on crypto legality. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”

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India's Top Court Queries Government on Crypto, but May Not Expect a Response

The question was asked during a bail hearing, and a court order didn't say it needed an answer.

Indian Supreme Court, New Delhi (iMetal21/Shutterstock)

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Crypto Losses Not Protected in China; India’s Bitcoin Premium

Chinese court reiterates stance that the law cannot cover crypto losses. Chinese tech giant Alibaba offers NFTs as blockchain game rewards. Indian investors hungry for bitcoin despite premium. These stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”

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India's Crypto Advertising Guidelines Are Out

The primary guideline requires all ads involving virtual digital assets to include a specific disclaimer.

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Making Sense of India's New Crypto Rules

India's first concrete steps in acknowledging crypto may be here to stay, having spurred both excitement and confusion over whether the country is approving crypto as an asset.

India's finance minister announced the nation's new crypto rules during the annual budget speech earlier this month. (Robert Nickelsberg/Getty Images)

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Metaverse Moon Date; Russian Tensions Hit Crypto

Metaverse ETF to launch in Hong Kong. India’s Mingout tries dating on the moon. Crypto market slides as Russia-Ukraine fears rise. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”

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Pakistan’s Crypto Warning; Indian Banks’ Crypto Reluctance

Russia proposes crypto mining hotspots. State Bank of Pakistan’s governor warns crypto risks outweigh benefits. India’s central bank stranglehold leaves banks hesitant over crypto. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”

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Indian Crypto Exchanges Met With Finance Ministry Officials to Seek Tax Reconsideration

Representatives of India’s crypto industry met with senior policymakers at the Finance Ministry in a bid to make officials reconsider some aspects of the new crypto taxation policy. “The Hash” team discusses the state of crypto regulation in India.

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Indian Crypto Exchanges Met With Finance Ministry Officials to Seek Tax Reconsideration

India announced new tax rules on crypto during the budget speech on Feb. 1.

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Indian Finance Minister Says RBI Is on Board With New Crypto Rules

Sitharaman downplayed concerns of disagreements between the central bank and the government on crypto.

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