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Indian Bitcoin Startup Zebpay Raises $1 Million

A bitcoin wallet startup based in India has raised $1m in Series A funding from a group of angel investors.

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Interpol Event to Discuss Bitcoin's Role in Illicit Asset Trade

Bitcoin and digital currencies are said to be an area of focus during an upcoming conference organized by Interpol.

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Timeline: An Overview of Bitcoin in India

An interactive timeline providing a detailed history of bitcoin-related events in India to date.

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Indian Central Bankers Go Public With Bitcoin Views

Several officials from India’s central bank have spoken out about cryptocurrencies during recent conference appearances.

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Visa Working on Blockchain Tech in Innovation Labs

Leading global credit card processing firm Visa will soon begin researching bitcoin and blockchain technology, according to a new report.

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Blockchain Hackathon Heads to India's Bombay Stock Exchange

IBM is among the sponsors of a forthcoming India-based hackathon set to focus on bitcoin, the blockchain and FinTech.

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Bitcoin Exchange BTCXIndia to Close After Losing Bank Account

Bitcoin exchange BTCXIndia has been forced to shut down following the loss of its banking partner.

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India's Central Bank Could One Day Use Digital Currency, Chief Says

Reserve Bank of India governor Raghuram Rajan spoke out on bitcoin at a televised event late last week.

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'Record Attendance' for India Seminar Reveals Keen Interest in Bitcoin

A Bitcoin Alliance of India seminar drew 250 students displaying impressive levels of knowledge and curiosity.

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UAE's First Bitcoin Exchange Launches in Dubai

Australian-Indian company igot has launched the UAE's first bitcoin exchange, hoping to capture some of the Indian remittance market.

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