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India’s Income Tax Department has launched a fresh crackdown on potential tax evasion and money laundering tied to virtual digital assets, including cryptocurrencies. According to government officials and local reporting, the department has identified individuals and entities engaging in crypto…
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Despite mounting pressure for regulatory clarity, the Reserve Bank of India remains firmly opposed to cryptocurrencies, citing risks to monetary policy.
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Today’s edition of the weekly recap covers a variety of topics including Strategy and GameStop each revealing major Bitcoin acquisitions totaling over $900 million. Meanwhile, El Salvador and Pakistan expanded their sovereign crypto reserves—despite global pressure from institutions like the…
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The Reserve Bank of India wants to roll out new functionalities for the digital rupee and test its use in cross-border payments with international partners. India‘s central bank said it will introduce new features and use cases for the digital…
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The U.S. Justice Department has reportedly launched a criminal investigation into a recent breach at Coinbase involving bribed overseas staff and a $20 million ransom demand. U.S. authorities have launched a criminal investigation into how hackers managed to steal sensitive…
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India’s Supreme Court has raised concerns over unregulated Bitcoin trading, comparing it to a refined form of Hawala during a recent bail hearing in a crypto-related case. According to local media, the observation came as the court questioned the absence…
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Crypto exchange Bitget and Avalanche are teaming up to boost the adoption of digital asset trading and blockchain technology in India. Bitget announced on April 28 that it had entered a strategic collaboration with Avalanche (AVAX), that will leverage their…
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Over 90% of WazirX creditors have voted in favor of proposed restructuring plan, clearing a key hurdle ahead of court review in Singapore. Creditors had nearly 10 days to cast their votes on Zettai’s restructuring plan — and by the…
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As India signals a recalibration of its crypto policies, crypto service providers are targeting the Indian market. As national jurisdictions are changing their stance on crypto, led by Donald Trump’s pro-crypto agenda, India is starting to recalibrate as well. Although…
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Brazil seems to favor blockchain for BRICS cross-border trade, moving away from talk of a joint currency. Brazil may be exploring blockchain to improve BRICS — which includes Russia, India, China, along with other members — trade transactions, with the…
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Russian oil firms are using Bitcoin, Ethereum, and stablecoins to convert Chinese yuan and Indian rupees into roubles for trade as Western sanctions persist. Faced with Western sanctions, Russian oil firms are actively turning to cryptocurrencies to move money between…
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Indian police have arrested Aleksej Besciokov, co-founder of Garantex, a Russian cryptocurrency exchange sanctioned by the U.S. and the European Union for facilitating money laundering. Besciokov, a Lithuanian national, was detained in Varkala, Kerala, under India’s extradition law, according to…
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1,200+ web3 startups, billions in investment, yet zero regulatory clarity — how long can India’s blockchain industry survive without clear rules? India’s web3 boom A few years ago, India’s blockchain scene was a playground for retail traders testing the waters…
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U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has registered with India’s financial regulator to offer crypto trading services in the country. Coinbase is preparing to re-enter the Indian market after securing regulatory approval from the country’s Financial Intelligence Unit. In a March 11…
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India’s Enforcement Directorate has enlisted CoinDCX to provide custodian services for seized cryptocurrency. Enforcement Directorate, India‘s law enforcement and economic intelligence agency, has selected cryptocurrency exchange CoinDCX to manage cryptocurrencies seized during ongoing investigations. In a March 5 press release…
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PayPal and HDFC Bank-backed Mintoak has acquired Digiledge in a $3.5 million deal, marking the first acquisition in India’s central bank digital currency space. Mintoak, an Indian ecommerce startup that facilitates merchant payments, has acquired Digiledge in a deal worth…
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