India
India’s Government May Form Panel to Study Regulating Crypto: Report
The news comes amid the view that proposals for a blanket ban are outdated.
India's Developers Are Web 3's Sleeping Giant
Regulatory uncertainty has held back India's 4.2 million-strong developer base from embracing blockchain tech, says our columnist.
Banks Are Already Cracking Down on Crypto, Indian Traders Say
Indian crypto traders are receiving account closure notes from banks, and exchanges see issues with bank transfers
Binance's Indian Crypto Exchange Lists SHIB Token as Vitalik Gift Garners Local Press
The new listing comes a day after Ethereum's founder donated $1 billion in SHIB to India Covid Relief Fund.
Reserve Bank of India Discourages Lenders From Dealing With Crypto Exchanges: Report
India’s central bank has been unofficially asking banks why they are dealing with crypto businesses.
India's Central-Bank Owned Retail Payments Platform Refuses to Ban Crypto Transactions
The agency told banks they should consult their legal and compliance departments on whether they should block transactions on their own systems.
‘Everyone Has Been Bitten By The Chia Bug’; Indian Banks Puzzle Crypto
The Indian crypto industry speaks out after banks try to block crypto transactions based on a banking ban that no longer exists. The Chia bug keeps on biting. The “green” alternative crypto coin has one exchange calling the first week of trading “crazy.”
Ether Breaks New Records; South Korea Split on Crypto Tax
Ether is making history with new all-time highs in prices as gas fees plunge following the latest network upgrade. Analysts say the market sentiment has improved after the European Investment Bank’s bond issuance on the Ethereum and backing from various CBDC initiatives.
CoinDCX CEO: “Practically Impossible” to Ban Bitcoin In India
India is currently being hit with a deadly second wave of COVID-19, and leaders in the crypto industry have been donating crypto to help purchase food and medicine. While the Indian government has been cracking down on crypto, Neeraj Khandelwal, CEO of Mumbai-based CoinDCX, thinks it’s too late to ban bitcoin in India.
Top Crypto Leaders Donate to COVID-19 Relief Fund for India
Top Crypto Leaders Donate to COVID-19 Relief Fund for India India is currently experiencing a devastating second wave of COVID-19 worsened by a medical supply shortage.
