India
Banks, Corruption and Crypto: Can Bitcoin Change India?
Decentralized payment systems like bitcoin could influence financial innovation in India – whether the government likes it or not.
HighKart Launches as India’s First Bitcoin E-Tailer
A Delhi-based entrepreneur has launched India's first e-commerce site to exclusively accept bitcoin.
Launch of Indian Digital Currency Laxmicoin Postponed Following Raids
The India-focused digital currency is on hold pending a statement on cryptocurrencies by the Reserve Bank of India.
Digital Currencies Gaining Popularity in India's Major Cities
Bitcoin and other digital currencies are slowly becoming popular in India's big business and technological hubs.
India's Government Claims the RBI is Examining Virtual Currencies
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is reportedly examining the legal and security impact of virtual currencies.
Reserve Bank of India Pressed for Clarification on Virtual Currency
An Indian bitcoin enthusiast has pressed the RBI for clarification after it issued a virtual currency warning in December.
Indian Bitcoin Exchange Unocoin Back Online After Shutdown
The Bangalore-based exchange, which launched in December, is back online after a short-term voluntary shutdown.
Indian Tax Authorities Seek Clarification on Bitcoin
Taxmen have paid an unusually friendly visit to an Indian bitcoin startup, asking for advice.
Price Discovery in the Absence of Bitcoin Exchanges
If bitcoin exchanges become threatened out of existence, price discovery will still find a way.
The Reserve Bank of India Has No Plans to Regulate Bitcoin
The Reserve Bank of India does not wish to develop a regulatory framework for digital currencies.
