India
India's Central Bank Removes Lingering Confusion Over Banking for Crypto Firms
India's commercial banks can indeed provide banking services to traders and firms dealing in cryptocurrencies, the RBI has clarified.
Indian Crypto Exchange CoinDCX Raises $2.5M From Polychain Capital, Coinbase Ventures
India's largest crypto exchange, CoinDCX, has secured a $2.5 million strategic investment led by Polychain Capital with support from Coinbase Ventures.
BitGo Now Providing Custody for India's Largest Crypto Exchange
One of the oldest crypto custodians, BitGo has started securing crypto assets at India's largest exchange by trade volume, CoinDCX.
Blockchain Firm Partners With Indian Government to Boost Earnings for Farmers
Agtech startup Agri10x is working with India's government to better connect small-scale farmers to global buyers, using blockchain to cut out the middleman.
Crypto Trading Volumes Rise in India After Banking Crisis, COVID-19 Lockdown
A nationwide coronavirus lockdown, a local banking crisis and a favorable court ruling have created a trifecta for crypto trading volumes in India.
Polychain, Bain Capital Join $3M Series A Round for Indian Exchange CoinDCX
The funding round comes just weeks after the Supreme Court overturned the country's banking ban.
VC Tim Draper Eyes India Investments as Nation Enters Crypto 'Renaissance'
Tim Draper plans to back local startups now the Indian supreme court has overturned a ban on financial services for crypto companies.
Binance Launches $50M 'Blockchain for India' Fund
Binance and WazirX plan to donate up to $50 million to Indian blockchain startups after the Supreme Court lifted a central bank ban on financial services for these firms.
Kraken Exchange Pledges India Expansion as Nation Reopens for Crypto Business
The announcement comes a week after the country's supreme court overturned a two-year banking ban for cryptocurrency firms.
The Dangerous Truth About India's Cryptocurrency Verdict
An only-partial court victory and the possibility of legislation banning crypto mean the industry’s legal status in India remains vulnerable.
