India

Senior BitConnect Promotor Arrested by Indian Authorities
Former BitConnect India head Divyesh Darji was arrested at Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi on Sunday.

Indian State Partners with Mahindra to Build 'Blockchain District'
An Indian state is working with Tech Mahindra to build a new district within the state capital dedicated to incubating blockchain startups

BRICS Bank Consortium to Research Blockchain Applications
BRICS nations' state-owned development banks plan to research blockchain technology for international transactions and other products.

India's Supreme Court Pushes Crypto Banking Ban Hearing to September
A Supreme Court decision on the Reserve Bank of India's efforts to bar crypto firms from receiving banking services has been pushed to September.

India's Ruling Party Accused of Involvement in 'Mega Bitcoin Scam'
The largest political party in India is accusing the ruling Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) of being involved in a bitcoin scam to launder money.

Crypto Exchanges Are Already Adapting to India's Bank Account Ban
As the Indian Supreme Court declined to end the Reserve Bank of India's crypto curb, exchanges in India are taking different actions.

Court Says India's Crypto Exchange Bank Account Ban Will Continue
India's central bank won a key victory in court this week.

Former Indian Lawmaker Declared 'Offender' in Bitcoin Extortion Case
A former Indian politician allegedly involved in a $1.3 million bitcoin extortion case has been declared a "proclaimed offender" by a local court.

India's Central Bank Stays Mum on Crypto Ban Reasoning
The RBI has responded to a query about why it moved to block banks from dealing with crypto businesses earlier this year.

Indian Telecoms Watchdog to Combat Nuisance Calls with Blockchain
India's telecoms regulator plans to leverage blockchain technology to combat unsolicited phone calls and SMS messages.

