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Markets

Myanmar Military Blocks Facebook as Global Internet Disruptions Intensify

Internet disruptions are costly, but that doesn’t stop governments from shutting down access.

Thai police officers stand guard outside the Embassy of Myanmar in Bangkok, Thailand, on Monday, Feb. 1 2021.

Policy

India Minister Suggests Modi Government Not Planning Outright Crypto Ban

A recent bulletin from India's lower house had once more raised fears of an total cryptocurrency ban.

India's Parliament House, New Delhi

Markets

India’s Proposed Crypto Ban Has Investors Nervous, May Feed Anti-Bitcoin Narrative

The move is bound to make potential and current crypto investors outside the country uneasy as well.

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Markets

India Would Ban Private Cryptocurrencies Under Proposed Legislation

A ban on cryptocurrency trading had been in effect for almost two years before it was overturned by the Supreme Court in March 2020.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Finance

India's Largest Crypto Exchange Launches User-Friendly App, Eyes 50M New Users

Aimed at appealing to crypto newcomers, CoinDCX Go allows users to trade smaller denominations of 14 of the industry's top assets.

Bandra-Worli Sea Link, Mumbai, India

Tech

MahaDAO’s Algorithmic ‘Valuecoin’ Goes Live on Ethereum

ARTH tries to maintain its value over time compared to other stablecoins that lose value as the dollar is inflated.

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Policy

Bitcoin Worth $1.2M Seized From India Hacker

"Shreeki" allegedly hacked government portals, bitcoin exchanges and poker sites.

Bengaluru, India

Policy

Internet Shutdowns Cost India $2.8B in 2020: Report

A 2020 report by Top10VPN found India to be the country that suffered the most economic damage from internet disruptions.

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Markets

India Mulls Imposing 18% Tax on Bitcoin Transactions

The move is viewed by some as a sign the Indian government is warming up to cryptocurrencies.

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