India

Indian Securities Regulator Reveals Plans to Study Blockchain
India's securities markets watchdog has announced that it will explore blockchain for potential applications to its regulatory oversight processes.

Indian State Officials to Weigh Policies for Public Sector Blockchain Use
Officials in Karnataka are planning an event on blockchain and governance in the near future.

Indian IT Trade Association Sets up Blockchain Special Interest Group
A new special interest group has been formed in India to investigate and promote blockchain technology domestically.

150 Members: Indian Government, Mastercard Join Enterprise Ethereum Alliance
A state government in India, Mastercard and Cisco are among 34 new members of the Enterprise Ethereum Alliance.

Report: Indian Government Considers Tax on Bitcoin Purchases
Local reports indicate that India may put in place a goods-and-services tax on bitcoin purchases.

Indian States Look to Launch Blockchain Land Registry Efforts
New details have emerged about some of the blockchain applications being pursed by state governments in India.

India Inches Closer to Developing Cryptocurrency Rules
Government agencies in India are reportedly moving closer to developing regulations around cryptocurrencies.

Wanted: Police Seek Six OneCoin Promoters in India
India is looking to arrest six more people connected to the OneCoin digital currency scheme.

Indian Banks Select Microsoft As Exclusive Cloud Blockchain Provider
A group of India-based banks have struck a new strategic partnership with US tech giant Microsoft.

India's 'BankChain' Consortium Launches Blockchain KYC System
A blockchain consortium in India centered around banking applications has unveiled a new system for sharing information about customers.

