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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.”
Ethereum Upgrade Closely Watched, India Launches E-Rupi Voucher
Investors keep a close watch on Ethereum’s London upgrade. India launches e-RUPI digital payment vouchers, and Australia’s Coinjar partners with Mastercard to launch a crypto card. We’ll have more on that story and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”
Indian Authorities to Question Binance on Laundering of Betting Proceeds: Report
The Enforcement Directorate is investigating Chinese-operated betting apps that have collected more than $134 million over the last 10 months.
India Admits No Crypto Data; Korean Crypto Investor Numbers Plummet
Crypto mining investment outside China booms. India’s government admits it collects no data on crypto exchanges. Number of new crypto investors plummets in South Korea. We’ll have more on that story and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”
CoinDCX in Talks With Facebook Co-Founder to Raise Up to $120M: Report
The funding round would accord the Indian company unicorn status, with a valuation of more than $1 billion.
