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Bybit will temporarily restrict its services for Indian users starting Jan. 12. This pause comes as the platform completes its registration as a Virtual Digital Asset Service Provider with India’s Financial Intelligence Unit, according to a company announcement. During this…
India is working with tech giants Google and Facebook to combat a surge in pig butchering scams, which often involve cryptocurrencies being used both as a hook to lure victims and a tool to launder the stolen funds. According to…
Cryptocurrencies, including stablecoins, pose significant risks to financial stability, according to the Reserve Bank of India. Reiterating its long-held anti-crypto stance, the RBI highlighted the various risks involved with digital assets in its Dec. 30 Financial Stability Report for 2024.…
Hawala networks and crypto transactions have emerged as part of a complex money laundering plot that the income tax authorities in Jaipur have uncovered.
India could lose over $2 billion in tax revenue from cryptocurrency transactions over the next five years due to its tax policies driving traders to offshore platforms, according to a recent report. The December report from Indian technology think tank…
The Indian government stated in a recent declaration to Lok Sabha that there is no fixed timeline for the rollout of the comprehensive set of regulatory guidelines for the country's Virtual Digital Assets sector.
Solana is reported as the fastest-growing blockchain in terms of new crypto developers, with growth that is up to double-digit in a single year. According to the Electric Capital report on Dec. 12, Solana (SOL) is the number one blockchain…
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Solana
India’s chief economic advisor wants regulators to foster innovation in the cryptocurrency sector while upholding transparency and accountability. Speaking at the Global Economic Policy Forum 2024, V. Anantha Nageswaran, the Chief Economic Advisor of the Ministry of Finance, said regulators…
Jetking Infotrain, a 77-year-old Indian IT training company, has become the first publicly listed business in India to adopt Bitcoin as part of its corporate treasury strategy. The company announced the purchase of 12 Bitcoin (BTC), valued at approximately $1.2…
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Bitcoin
Binance accounted for the highest Goods and Service Tax evasion among registered cryptocurrency exchanges in India, according to the Indian Finance Ministry. Responding to a parliamentary question regarding tax compliance by cryptocurrency exchanges, Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary…
Could new allegations against WazirX reveal the truth about the July hack, or are frustrated users fueling unfounded conspiracy theories? WazirX under the radar “again” On Jul. 18, India’s crypto community was rocked when WazirX, the country’s largest crypto exchange,…
India will likely establish mobile payment ties with other countries to improve cross-border payments, trades, and remittances.
The Reserve Bank of India prioritizes the long-term potential of central bank digital currencies but is holding off on a full rollout until its effects are better understood. India‘s central bank is taking a measured approach to launching a central…
Delhi police arrested a West Bengal resident in connection with a hacker attack that drained $235 million worth of crypto from WazirX. Indian authorities have arrested a suspect in the $235 million hack of cryptocurrency exchange WazirX, India Today reports,…
Law enforcement in India launched an investigation into a crypto investment scam that duped locals out of millions after promising fixed monthly returns of 10%. A Nov. 4 report from the Deccan Chronicle cited police officials who are investigating a…
The Indian central bank governor views stablecoins as a risk to government sovereignty over the monetary system. Speaking at the G30 39th Annual International Banking Seminar held in Washington DC, Reserve Bank of India governor Shaktikanta Das said he has…