India
India Could Launch CBDC Trials Later This Year, According to Central Bank Governor: Report
Deputy Governor T. Rabi Sankar said the central bank is studying matters related to security and the broader impact a CBDC would have on monetary policy.
India's Securities Watchdog to Launch System for Monitoring Financial Instruments
The move marks a significant step for the use case of blockchain technology within India's financial ecosystem.
Stock and Crypto Investor Sign-Ups Jump 45% Year-on-Year Across Rural India: Report
The uptick in new user registrations is a 45% increase to 70 million when compared to the year prior, according to BSE stock exchange data.
India Crypto Bill Awaits Approval, Poly Network Hack Saga Continues
India’s finance minister says long-delayed crypto bill awaiting cabinet approval. Microsoft unveils Argus' anti-piracy plans. Poly Network hack saga rumbles on. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."
CoinDCX Becomes First Crypto Unicorn in India
Indian crypto exchange CoinDCX has raised 6.70 billion rupees (US$90 million) from investors to a total valuation above $1 billion, becoming the first crypto firm in the country to achieve unicorn status. Co-founder Neeraj Khandelwal discusses the implications of the achievement in the face of regulatory uncertainty relating to Indian officials' stance toward cryptocurrencies. Plus, highlights on the trends in Indian crypto markets.
Poly Network Mostly Recovers Stolen Assets, Rario Launches Cricket NFT Platform
Poly Network says stolen assets are mostly returned. Samsung reportedly joins South Korea CBDC pilot. Indian-founded Rario launches cricket NFT platform. We’ll have more on that story and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."
Crypto Exchange CoinDCX Hits Unicorn Status in India First: Report
Funding will be used to double the exchange's staff to 400 employees.
Unocoin Offers Bitcoin Vouchers, Alonzo Upgrade Onboards Users
Cardano’s Alonzo Purple upgrade begins onboarding users. Indian crypto exchange Unocoin offers bitcoin gift vouchers, and Axie Infinity growth continues. We’ll have more on that story and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."
Binance Bans Derivatives in Hong Kong, Ethereum Fork Boosts Trading
Binance bans derivatives products accounts in Hong Kong. Ethereum fork provides a trading boost, and India’s Olympic winners get more than just medals. We’ll have more on that story and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”
