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Coinbase to Open India Branch Even as Potential Ban on Crypto Looms

The exchange wants "a business presence in India...housing some IT services, including engineering, software development and customer support."

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong

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RBI Is Assessing Digital Rupee's Impact on Financial Stability, Says Governor Shaktikanta Das

The RBI is examining the impact of the digital rupee on the financial stability in the economy.

Ghansi Bazaar, India.

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India May Block IP Addresses of Crypto Exchanges: Report

The claim comes via a source of an Indian business magazine.

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Indian Government Officials Give Mixed Signals Over Planned Crypto Legislation

As one government official says the planned legislation would completely ban cryptocurrency use, another stresses that is not the case.

Government buildings in New Delhi.

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India's Internet and Mobile Association Calls for Crypto Regulation, Not Ban

The association said India could benefit from a "robust" regulatory regime for digital assets.

Delhi, India

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Status of India’s Proposal to Ban Crypto

The Parliament of India is exploring a bill that prohibits all private cryptocurrencies in the country. Delta Exchange CEO Pankaj Balani provides a status update of India’s crypto ban proposal.

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India Needs to Assess Crypto Risks Before Deciding Whether to Ban, Minister Says

On Friday, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the government is still formulating its opinion on cryptocurrencies.

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India's Central Bank Sees Pros and Cons With National Digital Currency

A CBDC could promote financial inclusion but also poses a risk of harming the banking system, the RBI said in a report.

Reserve Bank of India