India
Another Police Official Arrested In Alleged Bitcoin Extortion Plot
A police superintendent has been arrested in India on suspicions that he is connected to an extortion scheme against a local businessman.
Indian High Court to Hear Case Against Central Bank Crypto Ban
The High Court of Delhi has recognized a petition over the Reserve Bank of India's ban on banks engaging with cryptocurrency services.
250 Corporates Join ICICI Bank Blockchain Test
Indian private bank ICICI Bank has on-boarded more than 250 corporate firms to undertake trade finance transactions on blockchain network.
Cognizant Teams with 14 Insurers on Blockchain Data-Sharing Platform
Cognizant has partnered with a group of Indian insurance firms to develop a blockchain solution for cross-company data sharing.
Bitcoin Exchange Implicates Employee In $3 Million Theft
Indian cryptocurrency exchange Coinsecure has announced the theft of nearly $3.3 million in bitcoin.
IT Giant Tech Mahindra Joins India's Early Blockchain 'Bulls'
Blockchain startup ChromaWay and India-based Tech Mahindra have partnered to bring new solutions to the Indian market.
Crypto Tax Support Is Coming Slowly to India
A partnership finds two India-based startups seeking to provide tools to crypto users who may need to report gains and losses on their 2018 taxes.
Indian Government Think Tank Trials Blockchain to Combat Fake Meds
An Indian government think tank is working on a blockchain solution aimed to combat the country's roaring counterfeit drugs trade.
Police Officers Charged in $1.3 Million Bitcoin Extortion Scheme
Ten Indian police officials have been charged with kidnapping and attempted extortion after allegedly forcing a victim to transfer 200 bitcoins.
India's Exchanges Want to Challenge Central Bank's Crypto Crackdown
India's cryptocurrency exchanges plan to fight back against the Reserve Bank's decision to cut them off from financial services.
