Cryptocurrency India Weekly

No Legal Challenge Against RBI for now even as the Central Bank Continues Outlash Against Crypto

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2022 6:39

Here are the top cryptocurrency news headlines from India this week:India's crypto policy body does not plan legal challenge against RBI: https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2022/05/26/after-armstrong-tweet-indias-crypto-policy-body-says-no-contempt-of-court-challenge-vs-rbi/ ;New Finder's report ranks India at number 1 for crypto adoption: https://www.outlookindia.com/business/india-tops-list-of-27-nations-surveyed-for-crypto-ownership-says-report-news-198943 ;RBI governor once again lashes out against crypto: https://www.news18.com/news/business/cryptocurrency/cryptocurrency-has-no-underlying-value-our-stance-clear-says-rbi-guv-know-more-5228755.html ;RBI proposes a graded approach for its CBDC: https://inc42.com/buzz/rbi-proposes-adopting-a-graded-approach-in-introducing-cbdc/ ;Cryptocurrencies a key focus at the World Economic Forum in Davos: https://www.ndtv.com/business/get-your-crypto-house-in-order-world-economic-forums-old-guard-tells-davos-debutantes-3014151 ;Binance APAC head calls for a better regulatory framework: https://inc42.com/buzz/binances-apac-head-calls-for-clear-regulatory-framework-in-india-to-attract-crypto-investments/ ;"Will Walk Cautiously Until Indian Govt Comes To Its Senses": Tim Draper On Investment Plans In Crypto Space: https://inc42.com/features/will-walk-cautiously-until-indian-govt-comes-to-its-senses-tim-draper-on-investment-plans-in-crypto-space/ ;CoinTracker enters India to help with tax compliance: https://inc42.com/buzz/crypto-platform-cointracker-enters-indian-market-to-help-with-tax-compliance/ ;Blockchain startup STAN raises $2.5 million: https://www.ndtv.com/business/blockchain-based-startup-stan-raises-2-5-million-3007214 ;Gather Network to launch its first commercial establishment in India: https://www.financialexpress.com/digital-currency/blockchain-based-gather-network-to-launch-its-first-commercial-establishment-in-india/2538326 ;CoinDCX launches ‘Earn' feature that pays interest on crypto assets: https://www.livemint.com/companies/start-ups/coindcx-launches-earn-feature-that-pays-interest-on-crypto-assets-11653543660260.html ;Major Indian exchanges announce support for the Terra Network Airdrop and Migration plan;WazirX listed the Manchester City Fan Token (CITY) in its USDT market;Bitbns launches a crypto basics course on Unacademy;

International Crypto Platforms May Be Brought Under GST Ambit + RBI Warns that Crypto Could Lead to Dollarisation of Indian Economy

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2022 6:13

Here are the top cryptocurrency news headlines from India this week;International crypto platforms may also be brought under GST ambit: https://www.fortuneindia.com/macro/govt-to-bring-foreign-crypto-platforms-under-gst/108274 ;RBI launches new offensive against crypto saying it could lead to dollarisation of Indian economy: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/cryptocurrency/blockchain/rbi-warns-crypto-can-lead-to-dollarisation-of-economy/articleshow/91672891.cms ;SEBI suggests celebrities should not endorse crypto: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/cryptocurrency/sebi-calls-for-no-celebrity-endorsement-of-cryptos/article65416520.ece ;Indian exchanges face valuation reality check amidst adverse markets: https://www.timesnownews.com/cryptonow/indian-crypto-exchanges-face-valuation-reality-check-amid-tougher-market-conditions-article-91683502 ;BitMEX enters the Indian market: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/technology/cryptocurrency-exchange-bitmex-launches-spot-trading-in-india/articleshow/91601317.cms ;Poloniex looking to expand in India: https://blockmanity.com/press-release-2/poloniex-looking-to-expand-in-india-collaborates-with-polygon-to-foster-web3-adoption/ ;Binance seeking an ideal point for India launch: https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2022/05/18/binance-seeking-ideal-point-for-india-launch/ ;TCS engages Tata group companies to deploy metaverse solutions: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/information-tech/tcs-engages-tata-group-companies-to-deploy-metaverse-solutions/articleshow/91580320.cms ;Eros Investments partners with Dubai's crypto regulator: https://www.ndtv.com/business/indias-lulla-family-run-eros-investments-partners-with-dubais-crypto-regulator-2977159 ;Comic Con India enters the metaverse: https://www.financialexpress.com/digital-currency/now-comic-con-india-enters-the-metaverse/2530123/ ;WazirX releases the second edition of ‘Transparency Report': https://wazirx.com/blog/over-95-of-crypto-associated-frauds-are-based-outside-the-blockchain-ecosystem-2nd-edition-of-wazirx-transparency-report/ ;CoinDCX has listed Klaytn (KLAY) on its platform.

GST on Crypto - Does the Indian Government Want to Kill the Golden Goose?

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2022 5:07

Here are the top cryptocurrency news headlines from India this week:Cryptocurrencies likely to attract 28% GST: https://www.cnbctv18.com/cryptocurrency/cryptocurrencies-may-soon-attract-28-gst-like-betting-and-casinos-in-india-13418192.htm ;Critics call govt's move to levy 28% GST on crypto ‘demonic: https://inc42.com/buzz/critics-call-govts-move-to-levy-28-gst-on-crypto-demonic/ ;Trading volumes on Indian exchanges rise amidst crashing crypto prices: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/technology/volumes-on-indian-crypto-exchanges-jump-as-bitcoin-crashes/articleshow/91493699.cms ;Crypto rout sends portfolios of most new investors in red: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/technology/trading-volumes-jump-in-india-as-bitcoin-crashes-to-30000/articleshow/91476472.cms ;Indian exchanges and investors in a tizzy after LUNA's dramatic collapse: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/cryptocurrency/indian-exchanges-delist-luna-after-100-crash-in-token/articleshow/91540765.cms ; Crypto exchanges want clarity on TDS liability if they move operations outside India: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/technology/cryptocurrency-exchanges-want-clarity-on-tds-liability-if-they-move-operations-overseas/articleshow/91523701.cms ;Coinbase CEO says firm halted services due to informal RBI pressure: https://www.cnbctv18.com/cryptocurrency/coinbase-ceo-says-exited-india-crypto-market-in-three-days-due-to-informal-pressure-from-rbi-but-will-return-13446072.htm ;Sonam Kapoor invests in a metaverse gaming platform: https://inc42.com/buzz/sonam-kapoor-invests-in-gaming-startup-irreverent-labs-metaverse-platform-mechafightclub/ ;CoinDCX has launched its venture investment arm CoinDCX Ventures: https://inc42.com/buzz/crypto-unicorn-coindcx-launches-investment-arm-to-deploy-inr-100-cr-in-web3-ecosystem/ ;CoinSwitch Kuber lists Ethereum Name Service (ENS) and Chiliz (CHZ);WazirX lists League of Kingdoms (LOKA), BarnBridge (BOND) and Measurable Data Token (MDT) in its USDT market.

Finance Ministry Meets Crypto Industry+DeFi Comes Under the Tax Department's Scrutiny

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2022 4:22

Here are the top cryptocurrency news headlines from India this week:Finance Ministry meets crypto industry: https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2022/05/05/indias-parliamentary-finance-body-chides-crypto-industry-in-meeting-sources/ ;DeFi comes under tax department's scrutiny: https://inc42.com/buzz/amid-ongoing-uncertainty-in-crypto-industry-defi-comes-under-tax-departments-scrutiny/ ;Reward points and e-vouchers not in crypto tax ambit: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/reward-points-e-vouchers-out-of-crypto-tax-ambit/articleshow/91299526.cms ;India brings new cyber security rules for crypto businesses: https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2022/05/02/india-includes-crypto-businesses-in-new-rules-for-cyber-security/ ;NSDL launches blockchain-based platform for security and covenant monitoring: https://inc42.com/buzz/nsdl-launches-blockchain-based-platform-for-security-and-covenant-monitoring/ ;Pantera Capital to increase focus on India: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/technology/pantera-capital-to-increase-india-focus-as-it-closes-crypto-blockchain-funds/articleshow/91342252.cms ;Zebpay lists Paris Saint-German (PSG), Juventus (JUV), Manchester City (CITY), FC Barcelona (BAR) and Alpine F1 team (ALPINE) fan tokens;CoinDCX lists Storj (STORJ), STEPN (GMT) and LCX;WazirX lists Biswap (BSW), Linear Finance (LINA) and REI Network (REI) in its USDT market;CoinSwitch Kuber lists Origin Protocol (OGN)

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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Says India Will Not Rush Into Crypto Regulations

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2022 5:58

Here are the top crypto news headlines from India this week:Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says crypto regulation will not be rushed: https://news.bitcoin.com/indias-decision-on-crypto-regulation-will-not-be-rushed-says-finance-minister/ ;Banks ask NPCI to provide clarity on usage of UPI by crypto exchanges: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/technology/top-banks-ask-npci-to-clarify-its-stance-on-upi-for-crypto/articleshow/91056087.cms ;Payments Council Of India says payment gateways avoiding crypto exchanges due to RBI's reservations: https://inc42.com/buzz/payment-gateways-avoiding-crypto-exchanges-due-to-rbis-reservations-payments-council-of-india/ ;Flipkart targets Web3 opportunities through new Flipkart Labs division: https://www.livemint.com/technology/tech-news/flipkart-to-test-web-3-0-metaverse-expansion-11651153527184.html ;Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong questions India's ‘shadow ban' on crypto: https://inc42.com/buzz/coinbase-ceo-raises-questions-indias-shadow-ban-on-crypto-trading/ ;Amesten Capital raises $9 million to focus on DeFi: https://inc42.com/buzz/web3-crypto-focused-investor-amesten-capital-bags-9-mn-to-focus-on-defi-finance-gaming-space/ ;Mumbai-based Revise Network raises $3.5 million: https://inc42.com/buzz/revise-network-raises-3-5-mn-to-help-nfts-interact-with-apps-and-data/ ;Unicas expands physical presence in India: https://inc42.com/buzz/crypto-banking-platform-unicas-physical-presence-india/ ;Newrl launches new solution to help startups tokenise their ESOPs: https://inc42.com/buzz/how-blockchain-startup-newrl-aims-to-help-startups-tokenise-their-esops/ ;WazirX lists BinaryX (BNS), ForTube Token (FOR) and Green Metaverse Token (GMT) in its USDT market;CoinDCX lists JasmyCoin (JASMY), MahaDAO (MAHA), and Audius (AUDIO);

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Let's Admit It - The Indian Government Doesn't See Crypto Positively

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2022 8:16

Here are the top cryptocurrency news headlines from India this week:Crypto exchanges resort to P2P after a 60% drop in trading volumes: https://inc42.com/buzz/after-nearly-60-drop-in-crypto-trading-volumes-indian-crypto-exchanges-resort-to-p2p-method/ ;Indians' interest in cryptocurrency is declining since Budget 2022, Google data suggests: https://www.financialexpress.com/digital-currency/crypto-tax-impact-indians-interest-in-cryptocurrency-decline-since-budget-2022/2500536/ ;Freeze on crypto payments like a shadow ban on the industry: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/cryptocurrency/is-the-freeze-on-crypto-payments-in-india-a-shadow-ban/articleshow/90978354.cms ;IMF Official says crypto regulation is high on the agenda for India: https://news.bitcoin.com/imf-official-regulating-crypto-assets-is-high-on-the-agenda-for-india/ ;Sitharaman pitches for global framework to prevent cryptocurrencies from being used for money laundering: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/fm-sitharaman-pitches-global-framework-to-regulate-crypto-currencies/articleshow/90927206.cms ;Stripe partners with Polygon to enable crypto payouts: https://inc42.com/buzz/stripe-indias-polygon-enable-crypto-payouts-starting-twitter/ ;Polygon's Sandeep Nailwal calls for a single crypto regulator in India: https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2022/04/22/india-needs-a-single-crypto-regulator-says-polygon-co-founder/ ;RBI rejects MobiKwik's payment aggregator licence: https://www.businesstoday.in/industry/banks/story/exclusive-rbi-rejects-mobikwiks-payment-aggregator-licence-support-to-crypto-exchanges-likely-reason-330702-2022-04-21 ;Cricket NFT platform Rario raises $120 million: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/technology/cricket-nfts-platform-rario-raises-120-million-led-by-dream-capital/articleshow/90963022.cms ;IIT Delhi partners with Binance to issue NFT tickets: https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/iit-delhi-partners-binance-to-issue-nft-tickets-for-college-fest-11650538191826.html ;CoinDCX tops $2 billion valuation in new $135 million funding: https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/18/indian-crypto-exchange-coindcx-tops-2-1-billion-valuation-in-new-135-million-funding/ ;WazirX lists PlayDapp (PLA), Highstreet (HIGH), Alchemix (ALCX) and Render Token (RNDR) in its USDT market and Nebulas (NAS) in its INR market;Zebpay lists Stepn's GMT token in its INR and USDT market;Bitbns lists Trace Network's TRACE token in its INR market;

India - No Country for Crypto?

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2022 7:22

Here are the top cryptocurrency news headlines from India this week: Crypto trading volumes in India take a hit as new tax regime kicks in: https://www.coindesk.com/business/2022/04/11/crypto-trading-volumes-in-india-collapse-10-days-after-new-taxes-crebaco/ ;Crypto Exchange Trading Volume Plummets As India's New Tax Rules Come Into Force: https://inc42.com/features/crypto-exchange-trading-volume-plummets-as-indias-new-tax-rules-come-into-force/ ;Indian exchanges face liquidity crunch: https://coincrunch.in/2022/04/07/indian-crypto-exchanges-see-sharp-drop-in-liquidity/ ;Crypto investors struggle with INR deposits as many banks and payment gateways stop support: https://www.coindesk.com/business/2022/04/14/some-indian-payment-processors-cut-off-local-crypto-exchanges/ ; India leads in the total number of first-time crypto investors in the last three months: https://www.businessinsider.in/cryptocurrency/news/india-leads-in-the-total-number-of-first-time-crypto-investors-in-the-last-three-months-according-to-a-new-report/articleshow/90663575.cms ; Telangana government steps into the metaverse: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/technology/telangana-government-turns-to-metaverse-to-launch-states-spacetech-framework/articleshow/90271456.cms ;Polygon partners with AlmaBetter for Web3 education: https://www.financialexpress.com/education-2/polygon-and-almabetter-join-hands-to-impart-blockchain-and-web3-education/2491758/ ;Ethereum Push Notification Service (EPNS) raises $10.1 million in Series A: https://inc42.com/buzz/web3-startup-epns-raises-10-mn-funding-from-jump-crypto-tiger-global-polygon-and-others/ ;WazirX collaborates with Bhopal Cyber Cell for training: https://coincrunch.in/2022/04/06/wazirx-collaborates-with-bhopal-cyber-cell-as-gov-plans-training-for-agencies-in-cyber-forensics/ ;WazirX joins hands with Atal Incubation Centre (AIC) and Buidlers Tribe to launch a blockchain accelerator programme in Goa: https://coincrunch.in/2022/04/04/wazirx-atal-incubation-centre-to-establish-blockchain-park-in-goa/?utm_campaign=Cryptocurrency%20India%20Weekly%20&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Revue%20newsletter ;FTX sets its sights on India: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/technology/led-by-coinbase-global-crypto-firms-set-to-launch-or-expand-in-india-in-2022/articleshow/90354857.cms?utm_campaign=Cryptocurrency%20India%20Weekly%20&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Revue%20newsletter ;CoinDCX lists Mina Protocol (MINA), Superfarm (SUPER), COTI and Ariva (ARV);Bitbns lists Alien Worlds (TLM);CoinSwitch Kuber lists ApeCoin;

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India to frame crypto law only after global consensus+India's stiff crypto tax laws take effect

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2022 6:08

Here are the top cryptocurrency news headlines from India this week:India to frame crypto law only after global consensus: https://www.bloombergquint.com/crypto/india-will-frame-cryptocurrency-law-only-after-global-consensus ;India's stiff crypto tax laws take effect: https://blockworks.co/indias-crypto-tax-takes-effect-with-industry-fearing-it-will-stifle-growth/ ;Crypto Has Become Less Attractive Due to New Tax Provisions in India: https://coincrunch.in/2022/04/01/crypto-has-become-less-attractive-due-to-new-tax-provisions-in-india/ ;Indian lawmakers continue to criticize cryptocurrencies: https://www.outlookindia.com/business/-we-want-to-discourage-people-from-investing-in-cryptocurrency-sushil-kumar-modi-news-189668 ;Crypto transactions involving Indian and foreign exchanges may attract additional GST: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/technology/crypto-transactions-involving-indian-foreign-exchanges-may-attract-gst/articleshow/90503898.cms ; KGF film series to enter metaverse with 'KGFverse': https://www.businesstoday.in/crypto/story/yash-starrer-kgf-film-series-to-enter-metaverse-with-kgfverse-328024-2022-03-31 ;Healthcare startup GOQii raises $10 million to launch its health metaverse: https://inc42.com/buzz/healthtech-startup-goqii-raises-10-mn-to-launch-its-health-metaverse/ ;Maharashtra government to issue blockchain-based caste certificates: https://indianexpress.com/article/technology/crypto/how-maharashtra-is-using-polygon-blockchain-to-issue-verifiable-caste-certificates-7843949/ ; One arrested in Rs 1,200 crore crypto fraud case: https://indianexpress.com/article/india/kerala/kerala-one-arrested-in-rs-1200-crore-crypto-fraud-case-7838897/ ;ED Nabs Prime Accused In Connection With Morris Coin Crypto Scam Worth INR 1,200 Cr: https://inc42.com/buzz/ed-nabs-one-prime-accused-in-connection-with-morris-coin-crypto-scam-worth-inr-1200-cr/ ;Police Trace 237 Bitcoins Siphoned by Ex IPS and Cyber Expert: https://coincrunch.in/2022/03/31/police-trace-237-bitcoins-siphoned-by-ex-ips-and-cyber-expert/ ;CoinSwitch Kuber to invest in Indian Web3 start-ups: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/info-tech/coinswitch-kuber-to-invest-in-indian-web3-start-ups/article65281411.ece;WazirX listTezs FLUX and Anchor Protocol (ANC) in its USDT market and Icon (ICX) and Kyber Network Crystal v2 (KNC) in its INR market;CoinDCX lists Zilliqa (ZIL), Tezos (XTZ), XDC Network (XDC), DASH and Algorand (ALGO), Universal Market Access (UMA), Phoenix Global (PHB), QTUM and ZRX;

Government passes Finance Bill 2022 with controversial crypto tax provisions

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2022 9:15

Here are the top cryptocurrency news headlines from India this week:Government passes Finance Bill 2022 with controversial crypto tax provisions: https://inc42.com/buzz/parliament-formalises-ban-on-offsetting-crypto-losses-via-amendments/ ;New Indian Crypto Tax Law: https://coincrunch.in/2022/03/25/new-indian-crypto-tax-law/ ;Indian crypto industry thinking about moving Supreme Court: https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2022/03/22/indian-crypto-industry-mulls-supreme-court-move-as-tax-break-expectations-disappear/ ;India to classify crypto under GST law soon: https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/indian-govt-working-on-classification-of-cryptocurrency-under-gst-law-122032000357_1.html ;GST to Be Paid for Trading on Non-Indian Crypto Exchanges: https://coincrunch.in/2022/02/04/gst-to-be-paid-for-trading-on-non-indian-crypto-exchanges/ ;Crypto exchanges will not advertise during the IPL: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/technology/top-cryptocurrency-exchanges-not-to-advertise-during-ipl/articleshow/90402672.cms ;Amitabh Bachchan pays tax on NFT after notice: https://coincrunch.in/2022/03/23/amitabh-bachchan-pays-tax-on-nft-after-notice/ ;Daler Mehndi buys virtual land in metaverse: https://inc42.com/buzz/indian-pop-singer-daler-mehndi-buys-metaverse-property-balle-balle-land/ ;Auto giant Mahindra to launch NFTs: https://www.livemint.com/auto-news/mahindra-drives-into-nft-thar-suv-to-get-digitized-first-11648211864156.html ;Coinbase Ventures launches Web3 start-up support programme in India: https://coinbase.buidlerstribe.com/ ;FanCraze raises $100 million to expand Its cricket metaverse: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/funding/fancraze-raises-100-million-in-a-funding-round-led-by-insight-partners/articleshow/90423551.cms ;Crypto-Friendly fantasy sports startup EarnU enters India: https://inc42.com/buzz/crypto-friendly-fantasy-sports-startup-earnu-forays-into-india/ ;Cypher Capital launches $100 million blockchain fund: https://www.businessinsider.in/cryptocurrency/news/cypher-capital-launches-100-million-blockchain-fund-with-an-aim-to-invest-40-of-it-in-crypto-startups-in-india/articleshow/90400157.cms ;Coinbase starts rolling out UPI payment options in India: https://yourstory.com/the-decrypting-story/crypto-exchange-coinbase-upi-imps-india-payment/amp ;CoinDCX launches SIPs for crypto investments: https://www.businessinsider.in/investment/news/coindcxs-customers-can-now-do-weekly-sips-for-crypto-investments/articleshow/90416668.cms ;CoinSwitch Kuber completes first ESOP Buyback worth $2.5 Mn: https://inc42.com/buzz/crypto-unicorn-coinswitch-completes-first-esop-buyback-worth-2-5-mn/ ;WazirX lists ApeCoin (APE), Astar Trading (ASTR) and Alpine F1 Team Fan Token (ALPINE) in its USDT market and JasmyCoin (JASMY) in its INR market;Bitbns announced new IEO on its Bitbns Launchpad platform;Zebpay makes USDT-INR and BUSD-INR pairs live on its platform.

Finance Ministry Planning Public Consultation on Crypto in Six Months

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2022 6:53

Here are the top cryptocurrency news headlines from India this week:Finance Ministry to have public consultation on crypto in six months: https://www.cnbctv18.com/cryptocurrency/consultative-paper-on-cryptocurrency-likely-to-be-ready-in-few-months-sources-12847342.htm ;Crypto industry wants the government to reconsider the proposed 1% TDS: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/technology/crypto-players-want-finmin-to-relook-proposed-1-tds/articleshow/90209508.cms ;Crypto players seek clarity from Parliament Session: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/cryptocurrency/crypto-players-seek-clarity-from-parliament-session/articleshow/90224017.cms ;RBI refuses to disclose its official stance on crypto in an RTI query: https://www.livemint.com/market/cryptocurrency/disclosing-crypto-stance-will-affect-economic-interest-11647371240029.html ;Govt clarifies on RBI's plans to issue a cryptocurrency: https://www.livemint.com/market/cryptocurrency/govt-clarifies-on-plans-to-issue-a-cryptocurrency-11647343157920.html ;India's Digital Rupee Will Be Like ‘Dematerialised Bank Notes', Says SC Garg: https://www.outlookindia.com/business/india-s-digital-rupee-will-be-like-dematerialised-bank-notes-says-sc-garg-news-187588 ;CBDT chairman confirms that crypto taxation rules will come into effect from April 1: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/cryptocurrency/bitcoin/30-tax-on-income-from-crytocurrencies-to-be-applicable-from-april-1-tds-from-july-1-cbdt-chief/articleshow/90295072.cms ;India targets 700 crypto investors for non-payment of taxes: https://news.bitcoin.com/india-targets-700-crypto-investors-for-non-payment-of-taxes/ ; MakeMyTrip launches NFT collection: https://www.ndtv.com/business/makemytrip-launches-nfts-to-reimagine-tourism-2831130 ;Enforcement Directorate probing 7 crypto cases and has seized assets worth Rs 135 crores: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/ed-probing-7-crypto-cases-seized-assets-of-135cr-govt/articleshow/90211344.cms ;Cybersecurity Experts behind GainBitcoin scam investigation arrested for stealing Rs 20 crores: https://inc42.com/buzz/gainbitcoin-scam-cybersecurity-experts-behind-investigation-arrested-for-stealing-inr-20-cr-crypto/ ;Bitbns launches edu platform for crypto, blockchain learning: https://www.businesstoday.in/crypto/story/bitbns-launches-edu-platform-for-crypto-blockchain-learning-326402-2022-03-17 ;Giottus becomes first Indian crypto platform to list ApeCoin: https://www.livemint.com/market/cryptocurrency/giottus-becomes-first-indian-crypto-platform-to-list-apecoin-11647581178122.html ;Zebpay exchange lists ApeCoin in its INR market:CoinDCX lists Kyber Network Crystal V2 (KNC), Celo (CELO) and Mirror Protocol (MIR);WazirX lists Celo (CELO) in its INR and USDT market, API3 in its USDT market and Bakery Token (BAKE) and Neo (NEO) in its INR market;Unocoin goes vernacular with launch in four South Indian languages: https://newsroompost.com/business/unocoin-emerges-as-crypto-ka-super-app-goes-vernacular-with-all-four-south-indian-languages/5073506.html ;

FM Nirmala Sitharaman Sees Revenue Potential in Crypto

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2022 5:36

Here are the top cryptocurrency news headlines from India this week:Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says the government sees revenue potential in crypto: https://inc42.com/buzz/indians-see-future-in-crypto-we-see-possibility-of-revenue-fm-sitharaman/ ;Polygon co-founder Sandeep Nailwal calls out crypto brain drain in India: https://www.ndtv.com/business/crypto-brain-drain-is-absolutely-crazy-in-india-says-polygon-co-founder-2816532 ;BearTax raises $3.2 million in a seed round: https://coincrunch.in/2022/03/08/beartax-raises-3-2-million-in-seed-round/ ;Blockchain courses are booming in India: https://finbold.com/blockchain-courses-skyrocket-in-india-as-demand-for-experts-increases/ ;Hyderabad businessman duped of Rs 73 lakhs in a crypto scam: https://coincrunch.in/2022/03/11/hyderabad-businessman-duped-of-inr-73l-in-crypto-scam/ ;CoinDCX partners with BITS Pilani: https://coincrunch.in/2022/03/09/coindcx-partners-with-bits-pilani/ ;WazirX completes 7th quarterly WRX burn: https://wazirx.com/blog/wazirx-completes-7th-quarterly-wrx-burn/ ;Zebpay lists Litecoin (LTC), SXP, WRX, Avalanche (AVAX), Curve DAO Token (CRV), The Graph (GRT), Alchemy Pay (ACH), Cardano (ADA), Amp (AMP), Adventure Gold (AGLD) and Fantom (FTM) in its INR market through the QuickTrade feature.

India's wealthiest added crypto to their portfolios in 2021+India's tax policy poses hurdles for crypto donations to Ukraine

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2022 5:51

Here are the top cryptocurrency news headlines from India this week:India's ultra-high-net-worth individuals added crypto to their portfolios in 2021: https://www.indiatoday.in/technology/news/story/ultra-rich-indians-have-mixed-feelings-about-cryptocurrency-nft-investments-1919792-2022-03-02 ;India's tax policy poses hurdles for crypto donations to Ukraine during the ongoing war: https://qz.com/india/2134674/crypto-donations-for-ukraine-from-india-is-unfeasible/ ;Tech Mahindra announces entry into the metaverse with the launch of TechMVerse: https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/tech-mahindra-forays-into-metaverse-with-launch-of-techmverse-11646041078776.html ;India's Narcotics Control Bureau hiring experts to track crypto transactions: https://theprint.in/india/ncb-to-hire-financial-experts-forensic-auditors-to-probe-dark-web-crypto-aided-drugs-crimes/854763/ ;Radhe Shyam movie trailer released in the metaverse: https://coincrunch.in/2022/03/03/radhe-shyam-movie-trailer-launches-on-metaverse/ ;Crypto payment gateway Transak expands into India: https://www.cnbctv18.com/cryptocurrency/crypto-payment-gateway-transak-expands-into-india-to-help-users-directly-buy-crypto-using-indian-rupee-12674502.htm ;FTX Gaming announces partnership with the India arm of Yield Guild Games for Web3 gaming projects: https://inc42.com/buzz/ftx-gaming-partners-with-yggs-india-unit-indigg-for-web3-and-crypto-gaming/ ;Delhi man held for duping people of Rs 84 lakhs with a crypto scheme: https://coincrunch.in/2022/03/02/delhi-man-held-for-duping-people-of-%e2%82%b984l-with-a-crypto-scheme/ ;CoinDCX listed Chingari app's GARI token on its platform: https://www.businesstoday.in/crypto/story/gari-announces-listing-on-indias-cryptocurrency-exchange-coindcx-324527-2022-03-02 ;WazirX to deduct 30% TDS on competition prizes: https://coincrunch.in/2022/03/05/wazirx-to-deduct-30-tds-on-competition-prizes/ ;Bitbns will implement CryptoWire's IC 15 Index on its platform: https://www.livemint.com/market/cryptocurrency/indias-first-crypto-index-ic15-to-be-traded-on-bitbns-exchange-soon-11646129287269.html ;

Crypto investors spooked by the market pullback triggered by the Russia-Ukraine war+ ASCI releases advertising guidelines for crypto

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2022 7:24

Here are the top cryptocurrency news headlines from India this week:India's crypto investors spooked by the market pullback triggered by the Russian invasion of Ukraine: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/technology/spectre-of-crypto-winter-spooks-all/articleshow/89806536.cms ;ASCI releases advertising guidelines for crypto: https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2022/02/23/indias-crypto-advertising-guidelines-are-out/ ;Supreme Court asks the government to clarify its stance on crypto: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/is-bitcoin-trading-legal-or-illegal-sc-asks-govt/articleshow/89838013.cms ;Indian banks have still not warmed up to crypto transactions: https://www.deccanherald.com/business/business-news/indian-banks-yet-to-warm-up-to-crypto-transactions-1084802.html ;Indian exchanges shifting base to crypto-friendly jurisdictions such as UAE and Singapore: https://www.ndtv.com/business/how-uae-and-singapore-are-turning-into-crypto-hubs-withindian-exchanges-moving-base-2784664 ;IAMAI holds NFT conference: https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2022/02/24/first-mover-asia-india-crypto-firms-regulators-continue-their-regulatory-debate-bitcoin-recovers-from-a-post-invasion-freefall/ ;Infosys launches Infosys Metaverse Foundry: https://www.prnewswire.com/in/news-releases/launching-infosys-metaverse-foundry-service-to-accelerate-enterprises-ability-to-evolve-and-execute-strategies-for-virtual-physical-interconnections-814663769.html ;Airtel acquires stake in blockchain startup Aqilliz: https://www.dqindia.com/airtel-acquires-strategic-stake-in-blockchain-technology-startup-aqilliz/ ;US-based blockchain firm Cion Digital to expand in India: https://www.dqindia.com/us-based-saas-blockchain-cion-digital-to-expand-in-india/ ;Nagpur police seizes assets worth Rs 40 crore in connection to a crypto scam: https://inc42.com/buzz/nagpur-police-seizes-assets-worth-inr-40-cr-in-crypto-scam-duping-2k-investors/ ;New Crypto Scams in India: https://coincrunch.in/2022/02/21/new-day-new-crypto-scams-in-india/ ;WazirX to release tools for entrepreneurs to build their own cryptocurrency exchanges;Zebpay lists 22 new tokens in its INR market through its QuickTrade feature;

New cryptocurrency tax rules helping exchanges onboard more users+Indian crypto industry representatives meet Finance Ministry officials

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2022 6:12

Here are the top cryptocurrency news headlines from India this week:New crypto tax rules helping exchanges onboard more users: https://www.livemint.com/market/cryptocurrency/indias-crypto-tax-turned-out-to-be-a-blessing-for-leading-exchanges-like-wazirx-11645090280257.html ;Indian crypto industry representatives meet Finance Ministry officials to make them reconsider aspects of the new tax framework: http://www.businessworld.in/article/Indian-Cryptocurrency-Sector-s-Collective-Effort-For-Regulation-/14-02-2022-420510/ ;Indian exchanges scramble to implement crypto tax rules by the April 1st deadline: https://forkast.news/indian-exchanges-implement-crypto-tax/ ;Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says the ministry and RBI are on the same page on crypto rules: https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2022/02/14/indian-finance-minister-says-rbi-on-board-with-new-crypto-rules/ ;RBI Deputy Governor T Rabi Sankar bats for a crypto ban: https://techcrunch.com/2022/02/15/india-central-bank-cryptocurrency-ponzi-banning/ ;ICAI to explore the use of blockchain tech in auditing: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/services/consultancy-/-audit/icai-to-explore-use-of-blockchain-tech-in-auditing/articleshow/89634722.cms ;CoinDCX partners with Solidus Labs to enhance anti-money laundering protection: https://www.livemint.com/technology/coindcx-partners-solidus-labs-to-protect-users-from-crypto-market-abuses-11645278995219.html ;WazirX lists Theta Fuel (TFUEL) in its INR market and JasmyCoin (JASMY) in its USDT market;Zebpay lists 24 tokens through its QuickTrade feature;

FM Nirmala Sitharaman says government has not legalized crypto+BACC likely to present a memorandum to the finance ministry on new tax rules

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2022 6:11

Here are the top cryptocurrency news headlines from India this week:Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says government has not legalized crypto yet: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/will-decide-of-banning-or-not-banning-crypto-currency-later-taxing-transactions-doesnt-legitmise-it-fm-nirmala-sitharaman-in-rs/videoshow/89498905.cms ;Crypto Industry stakeholders likely to present a memorandum to the finance ministry about the new tax rule: https://www.businesstoday.in/crypto/story/indias-cryptocurrency-industry-likely-to-take-up-tax-rule-revision-with-finmin-321783-2022-02-07 ;RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das continues attack on crypto saying that it's not even a tulip: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-02-10/india-s-central-bank-chief-says-crypto-is-not-even-a-tulip ; Polygon raises $450 million in new funding round: https://cointelegraph.com/news/polygon-raises-450m-in-sequoia-led-funding-round ;Instadapp founders Sowmay and Samyak Jain recognized in the Forbes 30 under 30 list: https://www.forbesindia.com/article/30-under-30-2022/sowmay-and-samyak-jain-disrupting-the-crypto-ecosystem-with-defi/73529/1 ;Tech Mahindra the only Indian company in the Forbes' Blockchain 50 List: https://www.indiainfoline.com/article/news-sector-information-technology/tech-mahindra-emerges-as-the-only-indian-company-in-the-forbes%E2%80%99-blockchain-50-list-122021100460_1.html ;CoinSwitch Kuber launches Recurring Buying Plan (RBP) feature;ZebPay's lists BitTorrent (BTTC), Basic Attention Token (BAT), Decentraland (MANA), Chainlink (LINK), EOS (EOS), and 1inch (1INCH) through QuickTrade feature: https://zebpay.com/blog/zebpays-launches-bttc-bat-mana-link-eos-1inch/ ;WazirX lists Numeraire (NMR), Alchemy Pay (ACH), and Spell Token (SPELL) in its USDT market and Dusk Network (DUSK) and Quant (QNT) in its INR market;Bitbns makes ERC20, BEP20, and MATIC20-based token withdrawals live;Giottus launches crypto baskets and SIP feature: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/cryptocurrency/giottus-launches-theme-crypto-baskets-for-sip-investors/articleshow/89499415.cms ;CoinDCX lists OpenDAO (SOS) and Constitution DAO (PEOPLE);

India announces 30% tax on virtual digital assets in Budget 2022+Indian crypto community rallies against the high crypto tax with a petition

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2022 8:15

Here are the top cryptocurrency news headlines from India this week:India announces 30% tax on crypto in Budget 2022: https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2022/02/01/india-to-levy-30-tax-on-crypto-income-cbdc-launch-in-2022-23/ ;Cryptocurrency Tax in Budget 2022 Explained in Detail: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkqNdCwFX6s&t=1137s ;Crypto tax discussion with tax expert Anoush Bhasin, Crypto India Founder Aditya Singh, and Coin Crunch India Naimish Sanghvi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kyyt_eq-tz0&t=2231s ;Indian crypto community rallies against the high crypto tax with a petition: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqfWdnz8cfo&t=4s ;India's crypto bill will not be tabled in the Budget session of the Parliament: https://news.bitcoin.com/government-official-indian-crypto-policy-global-regulations-g20-meeting/ ;WazirX founder Nischal Shetty announces new blockchain venture called Shardeum: https://inc42.com/buzz/cryptopreneurs-nischal-shetty-and-omar-syed-launch-blockchain-venture-shardeum/ ;Pune couple holds India's first blockchain wedding: https://indianexpress.com/article/trending/trending-in-india/pune-pair-becomes-indias-first-couple-to-hold-blockchain-wedding-7758388/ ;Pune cop arrested for kidnaping trader to extort crypto: https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/pune-bitcoin-fraud-pune-bitcoin-fraud-news-8-arrested-for-kidnapping-man-to-extort-crypto-worth-rs-300-crores-2743871 ;WazirX lists Santos FC (SANTOS), FC Porto (PORTO) and S.S. Lazio (LAZIO) Fan Tokens in its USDT market and Biconomy (BICO) in its INR and USDT market;CoinDCX lists Spell Token (SPELL) on its platform;Unocoin releases revamped website along with an advanced exchange page;

Budget 2022 may levy TDS and TCS on crypto transactions+HNIs moving crypto assets abroad amidst regulatory uncertainty

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2022 5:35

Here are the top cryptocurrency news headlines from India this week:Budget 2022 may levy TDS and TCS on crypto transactions: https://gadgets.ndtv.com/cryptocurrency/features/union-budget-2022-cryptocurrency-bill-bitcoin-crypto-taxes-cbdc-2730115 ;HNIs moving crypto assets abroad amidst regulatory uncertainty: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/tech-bytes/hnis-shifting-cryptocurrency-assets-to-wallets-outside-india/articleshow/89127639.cms ;Extreme volatility takes crypto trading volumes to new high: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/tech-bytes/extreme-volatility-takes-crypto-trade-volumes-to-new-high/articleshow/89127739.cms ;Exchanges and influencers fall prey to a YouTube hack: https://inc42.com/buzz/cryptocurrency-startups-wazirx-coindcx-unocoins-youtube-accounts-hacked/ ;Indian crypto startup Flint raises $5.1 million in seed funding: https://inc42.com/buzz/crypto-startup-flint-raises-5-1-mn-seed-funding-from-sequoia-coinbase-ventures/WazirX makes major changes to its trading fee structure: https://support.wazirx.com/hc/en-us/articles/4417996196634 ;WazirX lists listed Anyswap (ANY) and Glimmer (GLMR) in its USDT market and Cream Finance (CREAM) and Ooki Protocol (OOKI) in its INR market;Zebpay lists Harvest Finance (FARM) in its INR and USDT market;CoinDCX exchange lists Oasis (Rose);

Crypto Industry eagerly awaits Budget 2022+Crypto investors spooked by the latest market crash

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2022 6:41

Here are the top cryptocurrency news headlines from India this week:Crypto Industry eagerly awaits Budget 2022: https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2022/01/21/indias-crypto-industry-has-great-expectations-from-the-new-budget/ ;Crypto bill likely to miss the Budget session of the Parliament: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/crypto-bill-likely-to-miss-budget-session-as-govt-seeks-time-to-build-consensus/articleshow/88962285.cms ;PM Modi calls for global cooperation on crypto: https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2022/01/17/indian-prime-minister-calls-for-global-cooperation-on-cryptocurrency/ ;Indian crypto investors spooked by the latest crash: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/technology/crypto-investors-feel-the-jitters/articleshow/89062652.cms ;Why is the cryptocurrency market going down? What should investors do during the crypto price crash?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIrvW-OIjS0&t=277s ;Indian crypto industry may update self-regulatory code of conduct: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/tech-bytes/indias-cryptocurrency-sector-likely-to-update-code-of-conduct/articleshow/88983918.cms ;Viacom18 to launch NFT marketplace: https://coincrunch.in/2022/01/20/viacom18-to-launch-nft-marketplace/ ;Tamil Nadu couple to host wedding reception in the metaverse: https://indianexpress.com/article/trending/trending-in-india/tamil-nadu-couple-to-host-wedding-reception-in-metaverse-7728255/ ;Millions of Indians visiting crypto scam websites: https://news.bitcoin.com/crypto-scam-websites-millions-indians-chainalysis/ ;New malware targetting Indian crypto wallets: https://indianexpress.com/article/technology/crypto/new-bhunt-malware-targets-your-crypto-wallets-and-passwords-7736926/ ;CoinDCX lists Nervos Network (CKB) and Standard Tokenization Protocol (STP);WazirX introduces Collector Referrals on the WazirX NFT Marketplace;Zebpay lists the Spell Token (SPELL) and Chromia (CHR) in its INR and USDT market, and GARI token in its INR market through the express listing initiative;CoinSwitch Kuber lists Keep Network (KEEP) and Chromia (CHR);Bitbns lists the GARI token on its platform.

Indian crypto community seeks tax clarity in Budget 2022+Digital tokens given by exchanges to employees under tax scrutiny

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2022 6:15

Here are the top cryptocurrency news headlines from India this week:Indian Crypto community seeks tax clarity in Budget 2022: https://ambcrypto.com/india-calls-for-crypto-regulations-intensify-ahead-of-budget-session-2022/ ;Budget to decide if crypto investment is business income: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/cryptocurrency/budget-to-decide-if-crypto-investment-is-business-income/articleshow/88844035.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppst ;Digital tokens given by exchanges to employees under tax scrutiny: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/digital-coins-issued-by-indian-exchanges-to-employees-to-face-income-tax-complications/articleshow/88868137.cms ;Crypto Ad guidelines released in India: https://coincrunch.in/2022/01/12/dos-and-donts-of-crypto-advertisements-in-india/ ;EPNS goes live on the Ethereum mainnet: https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2022/01/11/epns-goes-live-in-bid-to-bring-notifications-to-web-3/ ;Axis Bank executes first domestic trade transaction on government-backed blockchain platform: https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/axis-bank-executes-first-domestic-trade-deal-on-govt-backed-blockchain-platform-11641814579053.html; ED seizes assets in the Morris Coin scam: https://news.bitcoin.com/india-seizes-assets-162m-morris-coin-cryptocurrency-investment-scheme/ ;Amit Bhardwaj - The Man Behind $2.7 Bn Crypto Ponzi Scheme Dies From Cardiac Arrest: https://inc42.com/buzz/gainbitcoin-ponzi-schemess-amit-bhardwaj-dies-from-cardiac-arrest/Tezos India partners with the Blockchain School to launch new course: https://www.indianweb2.com/2022/01/tezos-india-partners-with-blockchain.html ;Unocoin lists Cardano (ADA), Celer Network (CELR), Gifto (GTO), Loopring (LRC) and Sandbox (SAND);CoinDCX exchange lists DeFine (DFA);Zebpay lists Hedera (HBAR) in its INR marketWazirX lists Powerledger (POWR) in its USDT market, Ethereum Name Service (ENS) and Near Protocol (NEAR) in its INR market and Amp (AMP) in its INR and USDT market;CoinSwitch Kuber lists the Fantom (FTM) token on its platform;

RBI creates dedicated fintech department for crypto and CBDC+Crypto exchanges now under the IT Department and ED lens

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2022 5:19

Here are the top cryptocurrency news headlines from India this week:RBI creates dedicated fintech department for crypto and CBDC: https://www.coindesk.com/business/2022/01/08/indias-central-bank-creates-fintech-department-as-challenges-posed-by-crypto-cbdc-grow/ ;Crypto exchanges under the IT and ED lens: https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/after-raid-on-wazirx-crypto-exchanges-under-i-t-and-ed-scanners-101641407967194.html ;India's cryptocurrency platforms lack clarity on tax provisions say industry watchers: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/tech-bytes/indias-cryptocurrency-platforms-lack-clarity-on-tax-provisions/articleshow/88677171.cms ;Industry Body seeks crypto law in the upcoming budget session of the parliament: https://www.coindesk.com/business/2022/01/08/industry-body-for-indian-startups-seeks-crypto-rules-in-coming-budget-session-of-parliament/ ; ED uncovers Morris Coin scam worth Rs 1200 crore: https://coincrunch.in/2022/01/07/ed-unfolds-morris-coin-fraud-worth-rs-1200-crore-malayalam-actors-a-suspect/ ;Bitbns partners with CoinWealth to launch the IDO of the CNW token on the Ascent Launchpad platform: https://coinwealth.medium.com/coinwealth-partners-with-bitbns-to-serve-the-indian-market-4f8a38b62ab5 ;WazirX partners with Gurukul Kangri Vishwavidyalaya to launch a free certificate course on blockchain and crypto: https://blockchainpapers.in/learn-blockchain-get-certified-eng/ ;CoinDCX lists Polytrade and UnMarshal in its INR market;Zebpay lists ALICE in its INR and USDT market;

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Leading Indian crypto exchanges raided over alleged tax evasion+Sign-ups lag on Indian exchanges after regulatory imbroglio

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2022 5:35

Here are the top cryptocurrency news headlines from this week:Leading Indian crypto exchanges raided over alleged tax evasion: https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/dggi-cracks-down-on-cryptocurrency-exchanges-across-country-rs-70-cr-tax-evasion-detected-2682998 ;Sign-ups lag on Indian exchanges after regulatory imbroglio: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/cryptocurrency/sign-ups-lag-on-crypto-exchanges-as-government-defers-bill/articleshow/88603928.cms ;Exchanges struggle to get insurance cover for cyber risks: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/crypto-bourses-cant-get-cover-for-cyber-risks/articleshow/88577762.cms ;SEBI asks Mutual Funds to stay away from crypto-related products: https://news.bitcoin.com/indian-regulator-sebi-wants-mutual-funds-to-stay-away-from-crypto-investments-until-legislation-is-finalized/ ;CoinSwitch Kuber report shows rising number of women investors in the space: https://gadgets.ndtv.com/cryptocurrency/news/cryptocurrency-india-2021-coinswitch-kuber-userbase-women-15-percent-report-2676239 ;PM Modi launches blockchain-based degree transfer tech for digital degrees at IIT Kanpur: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/pm-launches-blockchain-based-degree-transfer-tech-for-digital-citations-at-iit-k-convocation/articleshow/88552279.cms ;Right-wing group calls for ban on crypto: https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2021/12/27/indian-ruling-party-aligned-group-takes-stance-on-crypto-regulation/ ;CoinSwitch launches Shiba Inu with Riskometer;WazirX lists Bread (BRD), Benqui (QI) and Nuls (NULS) in its USDT market;Zebpay lists Terra (LUNA) and in its INR market;

India's cryptocurrency bill likely to be ready only by May+Bill to likely ask crypto exchanges to appoint a grievance officer

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2021 5:09

Here are the top cryptocurrency news headlines from India this week:India's cryptocurrency bill likely to be ready only by May: https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2021/12/23/indias-crypto-law-might-not-be-ready-before-may-sources-say/ ;India ends Winter Session of Parliament with no crypto bill in sight: https://www.businessinsider.in/cryptocurrency/news/no-india-crypto-bill-in-sight-even-after-winter-session-of-parliament-comes-to-a-close/articleshow/88449161.cms ;Crypto bill likely to ask exchanges to appoint a grievance officer: https://www.businessinsider.in/cryptocurrency/news/india-may-ask-crypto-exchanges-to-appoint-grievance-officers-in-crypto-bill/articleshow/88384965.cms ;RBI flags concerns on stablecoins: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/technology/rbi-raises-fresh-concerns-over-stablecoins/articleshow/88460294.cms?from=mdr ;Narcotics Control Bureau getting trained in crypto: https://coincrunch.in/2021/12/22/india-parliamentary-updates-on-crypto-delhi-courts-summon/ ;Code of conduct for crypto ads coming soon: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/cryptocurrency/crypto-ads-self-regulation-guidelines-likely-to-be-out-soon/article38025971.ece ;Big 4 ask employees to disclose crypto investments: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/services/consultancy-/-audit/big-4-ask-employees-to-disclose-this-years-crypto-investments/articleshow/88499412.cms ;IIT Kharagpur invites applications for free online course on blockchain technology: https://www.telegraphindia.com/edugraph/news/iit-kharagpur-invites-applications-for-free-online-course-on-blockchain-technology/cid/1844368 ;WazirX lists Ooki Protocol (OOKI), Beam (BEAM), Mobox (MBOX), Request (REQ) and QuickSwap (QUICK);Zebpay lists Solana (SOL) in its INR market;Bitbns lists MYNE token in its INR market;

India's crypto bill unlikely to be tabled in the Parliament in the ongoing winter session+More crypto news

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2021 7:26

Here are the top cryptocurrency news headlines from India this week:India's crypto bill unlikely to be tabled in the Parliament in the current session: https://www.ndtv.com/business/crypto-bill-wont-be-tabled-before-cabinet-today-more-changes-expected-2652033 ;RBI reiterates that it is not in favour of “private cryptocurrencies” in its board meeting: https://www.ndtv.com/business/reserve-bank-of-india-rbi-central-board-discusses-cryptocurrencies-internal-members-not-in-favor-2656766 ;IMF's Chief Economist Gita Gopinath says crypto ban tough to impose: https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/cryptocurrency/imfs-gita-gopinath-suggests-regulation-and-not-ban-for-cryptocurrency-seeks-global-policy-7830641.html ;WazirX survey reveals Indians are increasingly viewing crypto as a strong asset class: https://wazirx.com/blog/download/2021-year-of-the-crypto-report/ ;Exchanges paying top dollars for hiring crypto talent: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/startups/exchanges-offer-top-dollar-for-crypto-talent-in-india/articleshow/88367315.cms ;TCS in talks with state governments to set up blockchain infrastructure: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/info-tech/tcs-in-talks-with-states-to-set-up-blockchain-infra/article37940481.ece ;Botnet hijacking plagues crypto transactions in India: https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/technology/internet/botnet-hijacking-hundreds-of-crypto-transactions-in-india/article37978118.ece ;Pune cyber cops registered 54 cryptocurrency cheating cases: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/cryptocurrency-cheating-cases-up-from-2-to-54-in-yr/articleshow/88244979.cms ;CoinSwitch Kuber joins hands with the government of Telangana and Lumos Labs to launch the India Blockchain Accelerator;Unocoin launches new Instant Bank Deposit feature;Bitbns announces Commonwealth IDO on its Ascent Launchpad platform;WazirX lists Cortex (CXTC) in its USDT market and GXChain (GXS) in its INR market;Zebpay lists ANKR in its INR and USDT market;CoinDCX crosses the milestone of 7.5 million users

India's crypto bill likely to restrict exchange to exchange transfers+PM Narendra Modi to take the final call on India's crypto regulations

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2021 7:17

Here are the top cryptocurrency news headlines from India this week:India's crypto bill likely to restrict exchange to exchange transfers: https://www.businessinsider.in/cryptocurrency/news/india-to-ban-crypto-exchange-to-exchange-transfers-and-launch-crypto-wallet/articleshow/88184151.cms ;Indian crypto bill to call for a uniform KYC process for all crypto exchanges: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/cryptocurrency/blockchain/indian-crypto-bill-to-call-for-a-uniform-kyc-process-for-all-crypto-exchanges/articleshow/88161650.cms ;PM Narendra Modi to take the final call on India's crypto regulations: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/pm-modi-to-take-final-call-on-cryptocurrency-regulatory-framework/articleshow/88196615.cms ;PM Modi's Twitter Account Hacked, Bitcoin giveaway scam promoted;RBI developing two variants of CBDC: https://coincrunch.in/2021/12/08/rbi-is-developing-two-variants-of-cbdc/ ;Kotak Mahindra bank opens doors for WazirX exchange: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/cryptocurrency/kotak-breaks-crypto-ice-with-account-for-wazirx/articleshow/88112772.cms ;BACC calls for a separate crypto regulator: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/crypto-industry-bats-for-a-regulator/article37927246.ece ;Indian VC firms betting big on Web 3.0 Startups: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/startups/indian-vc-firms-betting-big-on-web-3-0-startups/articleshow/88148168.cms ;Polygon acquires Mir for $400 million: https://coincrunch.in/2021/12/10/polygon-acquires-zk-rollup-project-mir-for-400m/ ;Polygon and Lumos Launch Web3 Accelerator: https://coincrunch.in/2021/12/09/polygon-and-lumos-launch-web3-accelerator/ ;Blockchain startup Router Protocol raises $4.1 million: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/funding/blockchain-startup-router-protocol-gets-4-1-million-from-coinbase-ventures-others/articleshow/88205882.cms ;Unocoin has launched a new feature called Shake and Earn;CoinDCX crypto exchange to go global in 2022: https://cointelegraph.com/news/indian-coindcx-crypto-exchange-to-go-global-in-2022-says-exec ;WazirX lists Ethereum Name Service (ENS), SushiSwap (SUSHI), Maker (MKR) and Alien Worlds (TLM);Register for the Plenty Global Hackathon: https://plenty-global-hackathon.devfolio.co/ ;Zebpay lists BitTorrent Token (BTT);

FM Nirmala Sitharaman clarifies that India's Cryptocurrency Bill is an updated one+SEBI likely to regulate the crypto industry

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2021 6:57

Here are the top cryptocurrency news headlines from India this week:Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman clarifies that India's Cryptocurrency Bill is not the same as the previous version: https://coincrunch.in/2021/11/30/new-crypto-bill-finance-minister/ ;ASCI In Talks With Government Over Cryptocurrency Advertising: https://inc42.com/buzz/asci-in-talks-with-government-over-cryptocurrency-advertising/ ;SEBI likely to regulate the crypto industry in India: https://www.ndtv.com/business/all-private-cryptocurrency-will-be-regulated-not-banned-sources-2634414 ;India's new crypto law set to red-flag chit fund, MLM business models: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/banking/finance/banking/indias-new-crypto-law-set-to-red-flag-chit-fund-mlm-business-models/articleshow/88040313.cms ;Cryptocurrencies may be added to existing tax laws: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/govt-looking-to-add-cryptocurrencies-to-tax-law/articleshow/88082435.cms ;Mukesh Ambani hails India's effort to introduce the cryptocurrency bill: https://indianexpress.com/article/technology/crypto/cryptocurrency-bill-india-mukesh-ambani-7654621/ ;Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology releases National Strategy on Blockchain: https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/meity-proposes-national-blockchain-strategy-for-adoption-across-sectors-121120400047_1.html ;Silicon Valley's Draper Dragon Fund makes India debut: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/funding/silicon-valley-crypto-fund-draper-dragon-eyes-india-debut/articleshow/87990727.cms ;Navi Mutual Fund files for blockchain fund: https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/personal-finance/sachin-bansal-backed-navi-mutual-fund-files-for-blockchain-fund-7787941.html ;Fintech startup Defy raises $5.5 million to build a social crypto exchange: https://www.livemint.com/market/cryptocurrency/defy-raises-5-5-mn-launches-india-s-first-social-crypto-exchange-11637232872411.html ;CoinDCX plans to pursue IPO as soon as India regulations are in place: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/startups/coindcx-plans-to-pursue-ipo-as-soon-as-india-regulations-are-in-place/articleshow/87975836.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppst ;CoinDCX is Not Doing an IPO Anytime Soon: https://coincrunch.in/2021/11/29/coindcx-is-not-doing-an-ipo-anytime-soon/ ;WazirX list Tranchess (CHESS), Cocos-BCX (COCOS), Gifto (GTO) and Gala Games (GALA);Bitbns lists bePAY's native token beCOIN;Zebpay lists The Sandbox (SAND) token in its INR and USDT market;

Crypto bill triggers frenzy in India+Crypto businesses rethinking strategy amidst an uncertain regulatory environment+more crypto news

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2021 6:32

Here are the top cryptocurrency news headlines from India this week:Crypto bill triggers frenzy in India;Crypto funds rethinking strategy amidst an uncertain regulatory environment: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/tech-bytes/crypto-focused-funds-rejig-strategy-amid-talk-of-trading-ban/articleshow/87917340.cms ;Many crypto firms may look to exit India amid possibility of ban: https://www.indiatoday.in/business/story/cryptocurrency-blockchain-startups-firms-may-exit-india-amid-talks-of-ban-1881169-2021-11-26 ;Technology think tank Policy 4.0 suggests a wallet-based approach to regulate cryptocurrencies: https://policyfourpointo.com/publications/ ; Indian exchanges will not be releasing new advertisements: https://m.economictimes.com/news/economy/policy/large-cryptocurrency-players-say-no-to-new-ads-till-rules-are-set/amp_articleshow/87790433.cms ;Tata Steel executes blockchain-enabled trade between India and Bangladesh: https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/tata-steel-executes-blockchain-enabled-trade-between-india-and-bangladesh-11637753231350.html ;CoinDCX lists a bunch of new tokens under the CoinDCX Listing Carnival: https://blog.coindcx.com/announcements/coindcx-listing-carnival/ ;WazirX lists SUN (NEW), SelfKey (KEY), Smooth Love Potion (SLP) and SuperRare (RARE) in its USDT market;OKEx, UTORG partner to boost fiat currency based crypto purchase in India: https://www.livemint.com/market/cryptocurrency/okex-utorg-partner-to-boost-fiat-currency-based-crypto-purchase-in-india-11637820629189.html ;Zebpay lists WinkLink (WIN) and Keep Network (KEEP) in its INR and USDT market;

Crypto market cap hits a new high of $3 trillion+ Indian government to meet crypto industry stakeholders+more crypto news

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2021 6:08

Here are the top cryptocurrency news headlines this week:Crypto market hits a new high of $3 trillion: https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-markets-tag-3t-combined-market-cap-for-first-time ;Bitcoin Retreats From All-Time High, Ether Follows: coindesk.com/markets/2021/11/11/bitcoin-retreats-from-all-time-high-ether-follows/ ;Indian government to meet crypto industry stakeholders: https://coincrunch.in/2021/11/11/parliamentary-committee-to-meet-crypto-players-of-india/ ;Government committee sends questions to Indian crypto industry stakeholders ahead of closed door meeting: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/technology/parliamentary-panel-to-meet-crypto-stakeholders/articleshow/87637142.cms ;India may move the crypto bill in the Winter session of the Parliament: https://www.cnbctv18.com/cryptocurrency/govt-likely-to-move-cryptocurrency-bill-in-parliaments-winter-session-work-on-to-modify-bill-11385552.htm ;RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das expresses concerns over crypto again: https://www.livemint.com/market/cryptocurrency/rbi-governor-shaktikanta-das-sounds-alarm-on-cryptocurrencies-bitcoin-ether-bitcoin-price-crypto-trading-11636545340170.html ;Numbers on crypto market participants highly exaggerated, says RBI Governor: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/cryptocurrency/numbers-on-crypto-market-participants-highly-exaggerated-rbi-governor/articleshow/87630014.cms ;Young Indians getting into day trading crypto: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/cryptocurrency/day-trading-in-crypto-keeps-young-indians-busy-at-night/articleshow/87637464.cms ;Crypto Scam Busted in Bengaluru, 3 Arrested: https://coincrunch.in/2021/11/08/crypto-scam-busted-in-bengaluru-3-arrested/ ;Kerala Police Arrests Four For Ponzi Scheme Masquerading As Crypto Investment: https://inc42.com/buzz/kerala-police-arrests-four-for-crypto-investment-ponzi-scam/ ;WazirX records trading volumes of over $36 billion in the past 12 months: https://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/indian-crypto-exchange-wazirx-registers-36-bn-of-trading-in-a-year-121111200794_1.html ;WazirX completes its sixth quarterly WRX burn: https://wazirx.com/blog/wazirx-completes-6th-quarterly-wrx-burn/ ;Zebpay lists Ethereum Name Service (ENS) in its INR and USDT market;CoinDCX lists Shiba Inu (SHIB) and Manchester City Fan Token (CITY);Bitbns announces the BePay IDO on its Ascent Launchpad;

New report reveals Indians have invested over $10 billion in crypto+Indian exchanges commit to a self regulatory code of conduct

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2021 6:48

Here are the top cryptocurrency news headlines from India this week:New report reveals Indians have invested over $10 billion in cryptocurrencies: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/india-investment-crypto-exceeds-10bn-122549498.html ;Indian exchanges commit to a self-regulatory code of conduct; Paytm may offer crypto trading if India regulates the asset class: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/cryptocurrency/paytm-may-launch-bitcoin-trading-if-india-legalises-cryptocurrency/articleshow/87521459.cms ;Delhi High Court rejects Tata's trademark injunction against “Tata Coin”: https://inc42.com/buzz/tata-sons-do-not-get-injunction-against-tata-coin-delhi-high-court/ ; Amitabh Bachchan's NFT collection records nearly $1 million in bids: https://gadgets.ndtv.com/cryptocurrency/news/amitabh-bachchan-nft-collection-auction-usd-966000-beyondlife-club-india-2600417 ;Sunny Leone becomes first Indian actress to mint an NFT: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/cryptocurrency/sunny-leone-becomes-the-first-indian-actress-to-mint-nft/articleshow/87485410.cms ;Faze Technologies raises $17.4 million from investors led by Tiger Global: https://www.livemint.com/companies/start-ups/faze-technologies-raises-17-4-million-led-by-tiger-global-11635935195888.html ;Coinbase acquires Indian startup Agara: https://techcrunch.com/2021/11/01/coinbase-acquires-indias-agara-for-over-40-million/ ;Chingari's GARI token sale raises $40 million within 24 hours: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/cryptocurrency/chingaris-crypto-token-raises-40mn-within-24-hours-of-its-live-sale/articleshow/87524155.cms ;Zebpay announces ZebPay Xpress Listing initiative: https://zebpay.com/blog/announcing-zebpay-xpress-listing/ ;WazirX invites top-tier liquidity providers to its new Market Maker Program: https://wazirx.com/blog/wazirx-market-maker-program/ ;WazirX's WRX token listed on KuCoin: https://www.kucoin.com/news/en-wazirx-wrx-gets-listed-on-kucoin?utm_source=twitterinfo ;

India's new legal framework for crypto likely to be ready by Budget 2022+Indian expats leveraging crypto to remit money

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2021 6:39

Here are the top cryptocurrency news headlines from India this week:India's new legal framework for crypto likely to be ready by Budget 2022: https://www.businesstoday.in/crypto/story/law-to-regulate-cryptocurrencies-likely-by-budget-310439-2021-10-26 ;India's New Cryptocurrency Law Coming by Budget 2022, Crypto Trading to be Allowed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBvcw9SzRHo&t=3s ;Indian expats leveraging crypto to remit money: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/nri/invest/many-indian-expats-turn-to-crypto-to-remit-money/articleshow/87247432.cms ;High Court asks RBI and SBI to respond to plea to revoke prohibition on use of UPI for cryptocurrency exchange WazirX: https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/high-court-asks-rbi-sbi-to-respond-to-plea-to-revoke-prohibition-on-use-of-upi-for-cryptocurrency-exchange/article37211213.ece ;Shiba Inu scores over gold this Diwali: https://qz.com/india/2081382/indians-are-obsessing-over-shiba-inu-coins-this-diwali-not-gold/ ;Ram Gopal Varma's Dangerous becomes India's first film for sale on blockchain: https://www.theweek.in/news/entertainment/2021/10/29/ram-gopal-varma-s-dangerous-is-indias-first-film-for-sale-on-blo.html ;New Digital Wallet Launched for Actor Amitabh Bachchan's NFT Debut: https://gadgets.ndtv.com/cryptocurrency/news/amitabh-bachchan-nft-digital-wallet-launch-beyondlifeclub-2591325 ;Sunil Gavaskar all set to launch NFT collection: https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/trends/nfts-are-a-financial-opportunity-for-athletes-as-well-as-buyers-sunil-gavaskar-7646571.html ;IPL teams are reportedly launching fan tokens: https://www.businessinsider.in/cryptocurrency/news/ipl-teams-to-launch-crypto-fan-tokens-giving-followers-a-bigger-say-in-club-decisions/articleshow/87205146.cms ;Blockchain-based platform SportZchain raises $400,000: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/blockchain-based-platform-sportzchain-raises-400000/article37173289.ece ;Reddit For NFT Enthusiasts Hyy.pe Raises Funds; To Launch 13 Collections On Platform: https://inc42.com/buzz/reddit-for-nft-enthusiasts-hyy-pe-raises-funds-to-launch-13-collections-on-platform/ ;IAMAI appoints new co-chairs to its crypto council: https://www.livemint.com/news/india/iamai-appoints-new-co-chairs-to-its-crypto-council-11635509274649.html ;Zebpay lists Chiliz (CHZ) and Axie Infinity (AXS);CoinDCX delists Agrello (DLT), Genesis Vision (GVT), Skycoin (SKY) and POA (POA): https://info.coindcx.com/announcement/lisiting-delisting/delisting-notice-for-dlt-gvt-sky-poa-november-3-4-2021/ ; WazirX lists AdventureGold (AGLD), Secret (SCRT), and SysCoin (SYS) in its USDT market;

Indian crypto exchanges see a jump in trading volumes+SEBI bars investment advisors from advising on crypto

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2021 6:03

Here are the top news headlines from the crypto industry this week:Indian crypto exchanges see a jump in trading volumes: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/technology/indians-hike-crypto-holdings-as-market-soars/articleshow/87195952.cms ;SEBI bars investment advisors from advising on crypto: https://inc42.com/buzz/sebi-prohibits-registered-investment-advisors-from-advising-on-crypto/ ;Rishabh Pant becomes the latest celebrity to hop on to the NFT bandwagon: https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/cryptocurrency/rishabh-pant-starts-his-nft-journey-with-rario-7593011.html ;Polygon partners with DraftKings to accelerate adoption of NFTs and Web 3.0: https://inc42.com/buzz/polygon-and-us-based-draftkings-partners-to-accelerate-adoption-of-nfts-web-3-0/ ;Mudrex Launches Mutual Fund-style Crypto Investment Product: https://inc42.com/buzz/mudrex-launches-mutual-fund-like-crypto-investment-product/ ;Indian government testing blockchain technology to streamline logistics industry: https://qz.com/india/2075021/india-is-testing-blockchain-technology-for-its-logistics-industry/ ;CoinDCX launches OTC desk for institutional crypto trading in India: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/technology/coindcx-launches-otc-desk-for-institutional-crypto-trading-in-india/articleshow/87159824.cms ;WazirX lists Burger Swap, Standard Tokenization Protocol, Radicle, Bitcoin Diamond, and Oasis Network in its USDT market;Zebpay lists Avalanche and Adventure Gold;Unocoin lists Hedera in its INR and USDT markets;CrossTower Uses Crypto Credit to Incentivise Indian Investors: https://beincrypto.com/crosstower-lures-indian-ivestors-with-crypto-credit/ ;

New report says India has 10 crore crypto users+ Bollywood superstar Salman Khan to enter the NFT space+more crypto news

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2021 6:14

Here are the top cryptocurrency news headlines from India this week:New report says India has 10 crore crypto users: https://www.news18.com/news/tech/with-over-10-crore-users-india-has-highest-number-of-crypto-owners-in-world-report-4321997.html ;How the 10 Crore Indians Holding Crypto is a Bogus Claim!: https://coincrunch.in/2021/10/13/how-the-10-crore-indians-holding-crypto-is-a-bogus-claim/ ;Bollywood superstar Salman Khan to enter the NFT space: https://www.indiatoday.in/business/story/salman-khan-cryptocurrency-nft-bollycoins-bollywood-1864337-2021-10-13 ; Actor Kunal Kapoor, Nazara & Unacademy Founders Back NFT Marketplace NFTically: https://inc42.com/buzz/exclusive-actor-kunal-kapoor-nazara-unacademy-founders-back-nft-marketplace-nftically/ ;CoinDCX's ad campaign with Amitabh Bachchan put on hold: https://inc42.com/buzz/coindcx-puts-ad-campaign-with-amitabh-bachchan-on-hold/ ;Indian exchanges start blocking suspicious trading accounts: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/technology/cryptocurrency-exchanges-start-blocking-accounts-after-govt-raises-red-flags/articleshow/87004291.cms ;RSS calls for stringent crypto regulations in India: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-10-15/hindu-group-associated-with-modi-wants-crypto-regulated-in-india ;Bengaluru-based Arcana Network raises $2.3 million: https://coincrunch.in/2021/10/14/arcana-network-raises-23/ ;NSE collaborates with blockchain startup Chainflux to launch NSE-Shine: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/markets/gold/nse-bengaluru-blockchain-start-up-launch-nse-shine-for-bullion-trade/article36999633.ece ;Welspun India launches one of largest traceability and ESG transparency rollouts in textile industry, Wel-Trak 2.0 Blockchain: https://www.indiainfoline.com/article/news-sector-others/welspun-india-launches-one-of-largest-traceability-and-esg-transparency-rollouts-in-textile-industry-wel-trak-2-0-blockchain-121101300550_1.html ;Kerala Blockchain Academy announces two free courses: https://www.livemint.com/education/news/kerala-blockchain-academy-announces-two-free-courses-registrations-open-11634040325267.html ;WazirX Launches Think Tank for Web 3.0: https://coincrunch.in/2021/10/15/wazirx-launches-think-tank-for-web-3-0/ ;Zebpay enables trading for Shiba Inu (SHIB) and Polkadot (DOT)

Crypto exchanges overtaking stock brokers in user base+B-Town Celebs Big B and Ranveer Singh join the crypto craze

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2021 6:30

Here are the top cryptocurrency news headlines from India this week:Crypto exchanges overtaking stockbrokers in user base: https://www.livemint.com/market/cryptocurrency/crypto-exchanges-overtake-zerodha-in-user-base-11633675321727.html ;Amitabh Bachchan Becomes Latest Celebrity to Join the Cryptocurrency Craze: https://gadgets.ndtv.com/cryptocurrency/news/amitabh-bachchan-coindcx-cryptocurrencies-growth-crypto-culture-india-2563148 ;CoinSwitch Kuber onboards Ranveer Singh as its brand ambassador: https://www.cryptodost.io/exchange/coinswitch-kuber-onboards-ranveer-singh-as-its-brand-ambassador.html ;CoinSwitch Kuber becomes India's second crypto exchange unicorn: https://www.cryptodost.io/exchange/coinswitch-kuber-raises-260-million-in-series-c-funding-from-coinbase-ventures-and-andreessen-horowitz.html ;Crypto Staking Management Startup Stader Labs Raises $4 Mn From Coinbase Ventures, Pantera: https://inc42.com/buzz/stader-labs-raises-4-mn-from-coinbase-ventures-pantera/ ;NFT Lending Marketplace Strip Finance Raises Funds From MEXC Exchange, Others: https://inc42.com/buzz/exclusive-nft-lending-marketplace-strip-finance-raises-private-round-from-mexc-exchange-others/ ;Chainalysis' 2021 Geography of Cryptocurrency report shows India as a mature crypto market among others in the region: https://blog.chainalysis.com/reports/central-southern-asia-oceania-cryptocurrency-geography-report-2021-preview ;Groww might be eyeing the crypto market: https://www.businesstoday.in/markets/market-perspective/story/exclusive-groww-eyes-entry-into-indias-growing-cryptocurrency-market-308672-2021-10-06 ;Short video sharing app Chingari raises $19M to launch social token on Solana: https://cointelegraph.com/news/indian-tiktok-challenger-raises-19m-to-launch-social-token-on-solana ;TCS sees good deal wins from the cryptocurrency space: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/cryptocurrency/tcs-says-seeing-very-good-deal-wins-from-cryptocurrency-space/articleshow/86871788.cms ;ZebPay launches global crypto electronic OTC desk for HNIs, Institutional Investors: https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/zebpay-launches-global-crypto-electronic-otc-desk-11633334192389.html ;Bitbns collaborates with Flippy Finance: https://medium.com/bitbns/bitbns-collaborates-with-flippy-to-decrypt-crypto-investments-making-it-simple-easy-and-fun-3cb2459f97fe ;WazirX list Alien Worlds and eCash;CoinDCX listed among the top 250 global fintech firms by CB Insights;

IMF says crypto adoption can threaten financial stability in emerging markets+RSS linked journal bats for crypto regulations in India

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2021 5:18

Here are the top cryptocurrency news headlines from India this week:IMF says crypto adoption can threaten financial stability in emerging markets: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2021/oct/01/imf-warns-of-global-risks-from-unregulated-cryptocurrency-boom ;RSS-linked journal bats for crypto regulations in India: https://www.news18.com/news/business/rss-linked-journal-calls-for-regulation-of-cryptocurrency-in-india-4257092.html ;Survey reveals 16% of urban India now owns cryptocurrencies: https://inc42.com/buzz/2-in-10-urban-indians-likely-to-be-crypto-investors-by-q1-2022-report/ ;Crypto startup Coinshift raises $2.5 million to help users manage crypto treasuries: https://inc42.com/buzz/cryptotech-startup-coinshift-raises-funds-to-expand-offerings/ ;Hedera Hashgraph launches Hedera India Hackathon 2021: https://www.cryptodost.io/blockchain/hedera-launches-hedera-india-hackathon-2021.html ;Bitbns now among OKEx's fiat partners: https://www.livemint.com/market/cryptocurrency/bitbns-now-among-okex-s-fiat-partners-11632982741654.html ;Zebpay lists AMP and PancakeSwap (CAKE);CoinDCX lists Polymath (POLY) and CIVIC (CVC);WazirX lists HiFi Finance (MFT) in its USDT market: https://wazirx.com/blog/mft-usdt-trading/Reading Recommendation:5 Reasons Why Bitcoin Remains Below $50,000: https://www.coindesk.com/learn/5-reasons-why-bitcoin-remains-below-50000/ ;

FM Nirmala Sitharaman speaks on cryptocurrency again+Finance Ministry reportedly forms committee to examine scope of crypto taxation

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2021 6:23

Here are the cryptocurrency news headlines from India this week:FM Nirmala Sitharaman speaks on cryptocurrency again: https://www.hindustantimes.com/business/on-cryptocurrency-sitharaman-says-we-have-to-be-cautious-but-think-it-through-101632189095218.html ;Finance Ministry reportedly forms committee to examine scope of crypto taxation: https://inc42.com/buzz/government-forms-panel-to-examine-scope-of-taxation-on-crypto-trade/ ;NASSCOM report says crypto tech industry in India to reach $241 million by 2030: https://www.livemint.com/market/cryptocurrency/cryptotech-industry-to-reach-241-million-in-india-by-2030-nasscom-11632473345213.html ;Impact of China's ban seen in Indian crypto markets: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/cryptocurrency/dragons-crypto-call-sparks-panic-sales-in-india/articleshow/86523252.cms ;India's crypto sector may gain from China's ban: https://www.livemint.com/market/cryptocurrency/indias-crypto-sector-may-gain-from-china-s-ban-say-industry-executives-11632540824602.html ;Indian teenagers rushing to invest in crypto: https://scroll.in/article/1005988/cryptocurrencies-are-so-popular-in-india-that-teenagers-are-investing-their-pocket-money-in-them ;CBSE leverages blockchain technology to keep results tamper-proof: https://www.indiatoday.in/education-today/news/story/cbse-uses-blockchain-technology-to-keep-board-exam-results-important-documents-tamper-proof-1855887-2021-09-22 ;CoinDCX launches crypto tutorial in sign language: https://coincrunch.in/2021/09/23/coindcx-crypto-course-sign-language/ ;WazirX lists Solana (SOL), Stacks (STX) and Algorand (ALGO) in its INR market;Bitbns' BNS token now listed on global exchange Bitglobal: https://medium.com/bitbns/you-can-now-find-bns-listed-on-bithumb-global-13f8baaa1a33 ;Zebpay lists Cardano in its INR, USDT and BUSD markets;

Indians using P2P to buy crypto as SBI reportedly blocks its UPI platform for exchanges+more crypto news

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2021 5:16

Here are the top cryptocurrency news headlines from India this week:Indians using P2P to buy crypto as SBI reportedly blocks its UPI platform for exchanges: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/cryptocurrency/indians-continue-buying-cryptos-via-p2p-and-other-methods-even-after-upi-halt/articleshow/86311934.cms ;State Bank of India Blocks Payments to Cryptocurrency Exchanges on UPI Platform: https://news.bitcoin.com/state-bank-of-india-blocks-payments-cryptocurrency-exchanges-upi/ ;Indian government looking at ways to tax crypto trades: https://www.timesnownews.com/business-economy/economy/article/india-looking-to-tax-cryptocurrency-trades-ecosystem/811388 ;Crypto companies plan ad blitz during this festive season: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/cryptocurrency/exchanges-plan-ad-blitz-for-festival-crypto-gold-rush/articleshow/86155934.cms ;Crypto mania catches on in smaller Indian cities: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/cryptocurrency/crypto-craze-catches-on-in-small-cities/articleshow/86335513.cms ;IIT Madras joins Hedera decentralized governance council: https://cointelegraph.com/news/indian-university-joins-hedera-decentralized-governance-council?utm_source=Telegram&utm_medium=social ;Belfrics Group To Resume Crypto Operations: https://inc42.com/buzz/belfrics-to-resume-crypto-operations-in-india-with-15-mn-investment/ ;Bitbns rolls out Bitbns Swap feature: https://medium.com/bitbns/introducing-bitbns-swap-d721d7da5b72 ;Zebpay lists WazirX's native token WRX on its INR and USDT markets;BuyUcoin launches SIP feature for users: https://inc42.com/buzz/crypto-platform-buyucoin-launches-sip-plan-for-indian-investors/ ; CoinDCX renames its CoinDCX Go app to just CoinDCX

RBI continues to have major concerns about crypto+Zerodha co-founder Nithin Kamath says that crypto can disrupt brokers and stock exchanges

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2021 8:58

Here are the top cryptocurrency news headlines from India this week:RBI continues to have major concerns about cryptocurrencies: https://www.news18.com/news/business/how-bitcoin-will-help-indian-economy-rbi-guv-has-major-concerns-about-cryptocurrency-4186169.html ;India will have a distinct regulatory approach to crypto: https://www.cryptodost.io/event/we-will-be-able-to-walk-the-tight-rope-of-balancing-stability-and-growth-when-it-comes-to-crypto-instruments-says-jayant-sinha-member-of-parliament-lok-sabha-and-chairman-standing.html ;Govt looking to paint NFT picture in crypto bil: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/technology/govt-looking-to-paint-nft-picture-in-crypto-bill/articleshow/86100183.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppstZerodha co-founder Nithin Kamath says that crypto can disrupt brokers and stock exchanges: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/nithin-kamath-81136242_i-get-asked-often-who-out-there-do-you-think-activity-6841677754031861760-PV7L ;CoinSwitch Kuber in talks to raise funds at unicorn valuation: https://techcrunch.com/2021/09/06/indian-crypto-exchange-coinswitch-kuber-in-talks-to-raise-funds-at-unicorn-valuation/ ;Invesco Mutual Fund files papers for India's first blockchain fund: https://www.livemint.com/mutual-fund/mf-news/invesco-mf-files-papers-for-india-s-first-blockchain-fund-11631085737283.html ;NFT-Focused Blockchain Analytics Startup bitsCrunch Raises $750K: https://inc42.com/buzz/nft-focused-blockchain-analytics-startup-bitscrunch-raises-funds-from-genblock-capital/US crypto exchange CrossTower expands to India: https://www.reuters.com/technology/global-crypto-exchange-crosstower-enters-india-despite-policy-uncertainty-2021-09-06/ ;Mars Hackathon launched by Filecoin, IPFS and Polygon: https://www.cryptodost.io/event/mars-hackathon-organized-by-filecoin-ipfs-and-polygon-launched-in-india-to-empower-developers-with-robust-decentralized-storage-solutions.html ;Join IoTeX Hackathon India 2021 as IoTeX Aims to Power Billions of Dapps and Smart Devices: https://www.cryptodost.io/event/join-iotex-hackathon-india-2021-as-iotex-aims-to-power-billions-of-dapps-and-smart-devices.html ;RealX launches blockchain-based platform for fractional property ownership in India: https://cointelegraph.com/news/blockchain-based-platform-for-fractional-property-ownership-launches-in-india ;Bitbns collaborates with AR-based gamified NFT collection app Scramble: https://medium.com/bitbns/bitbns-collaborates-with-scramble-an-ar-based-gamified-nft-collection-app-90f9f3f917d4 ;WazirX lists Scale Network (SKL), Audius (AUDIO), Gnosis (GNO) and Stacs (STX) in its USDT market;Unocoin allows users to top up their FASTtag wallets using Bitcoin;Zebpay lists AlchemyPay (ACH) and Dogecoin in its INR and USDT market;

Cryptocurrencies likely to be Treated as Commodities in the Crypto Bill+Indian Banks Softening Stance on Crypto+More Crypto News

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2021 6:59

Here are the top cryptocurrency news headlines from India this week:Cryptocurrencies likely to be treated as a commodity in India: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/virtual-currencies-govt-plans-to-bring-a-bill-cryptos-to-be-treated-as-commodity/articleshow/85885645.cms ;Indian Banks reportedly softening their stance on crypto: https://www.businessinsider.in/cryptocurrency/news/banks-in-india-are-reportedly-softening-their-stance-on-crypto-trading/articleshow/85830681.cms ;Crypto gains currency again as banks ease curbs on purchases: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/banking/finance/banking/crypto-gains-currency-again-as-banks-ease-curbs-on-purchases/articleshow/85813536.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppstCryptocurrency industry has more than 10,000 jobs on offer: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/jobs/burgeoning-world-of-crypto-creates-10k-jobs-in-india/articleshow/85919671.cms ;Amitabh Bachchan to roll out NFT collection: https://inc42.com/buzz/amitabh-bachchan-rolls-out-limited-nft-collection-through-beyondlife-club/ ;CoinSwitch Kuber predicted to become a unicorn in two years: https://www.financialexpress.com/money/future-investment-opportunities-32-startups-may-go-unicorn-in-2-years-only-one-from-cryptocurrency/2322629/ ;PolyGaj rebrands to Gaj Finance: https://coincrunch.in/2021/09/01/polygaj-rebrands-to-gaj-finance-launches-nft-farming/ ;OKEx Launches DeFi Hub With NFT Marketplace In India: https://inc42.com/buzz/crypto-exchange-okex-launches-defi-hub-with-nft-marketplace-in-india/ ;WazirX lists Raydium (RAY), BakeryToken (BAKE), Mina Protocol (MINA) and Clover Finance (CLV) in its USDT market;Zebpay starts accepting INR deposits through UPI;Bitbns launches its decentralized token launchpad platform Ascent on Binance Smart Chain;CoinSwitch Kuber lists Axie Infinity (AXS) on its platform;Reading Recommendation:This Teacher's Day, let Bollywood Gurus guide your way into world of cryptocurrency: moneycontrol.com/news/business/cryptocurrency/this-teachers-day-let-bollywood-gurus-guide-your-way-into-world-of-cryptocurrency-7430221.html ;

India Ranked Sixth in DeFi Adoption+RBI Could Begin CBDC trials by December+More Crypto News

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2021 6:08

Here are the top cryptocurrency news headlines from India this week:India ranked sixth in DeFi adoption: https://blog.chainalysis.com/reports/2021-global-defi-adoption-index ;RBI could begin CBDC trials by December: https://www.cnbc.com/2021/08/27/india-central-bank-rbi-digital-rupee-trials-could-begin-by-december.html ;Bitcoin rally brings Indian investors back to crypto: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/cryptocurrency/bitcoin-rally-draws-indians-back-to-cryptos/articleshow/85605361.cms ;India Covid Crypto Relief Fund to donate $15 million to UNICEF India: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/tech-bytes/india-covid-crypto-relief-fund-to-donate-15-million-to-unicef/articleshow/85694682.cms ;Cashaa ties up with Polygon to offer DeFi solutions: https://www.livemint.com/market/cryptocurrency/cashaa-ties-up-with-polygon-to-offer-defi-solutions-to-masses-11629717659044.html ;Former RBI governor Raghuram Rajan optimistic about the future of cryptocurrencies: https://www.indiatoday.in/business/story/raghuram-rajan-optimistic-about-the-future-of-cryptocurrencies-here-s-what-he-said-1846102-2021-08-27 ;CoinDCX joins Advertising Standards Council of India: https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/coindcx-joins-advertising-regulator-to-enhance-confidence-in-crypto-11629879495281.html ;Bitbns exchange updates its bank account details;Zebpay lists Graph Protocol (GRT) in its INR and USDT market and Storj in its USDT market;WazirX lists Arweave (AR), DODO and FLOW in its USDT market;Reading Recommendation:3 ways traders use Bitcoin futures to generate profit: https://cointelegraph.com/news/3-ways-traders-use-bitcoin-futures-to-generate-profit

Update on Cryptocurrency Bill+India Ranked Second in Global Crypto Adoption+More Crypto News

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2021 6:57

Subscribe to the Cryptocurrency India Weekly Newsletter: Here are the top news headlines from India this week:The wait for India's Crypto Bill Continues: https://www.livemint.com/market/cryptocurrency/cryptocurrency-bill-awaiting-cabinet-approval-fm-sitharaman-11629125368539.html ;News about Crypto Bill in India has been the same since July 2020: https://coincrunch.in/2021/08/19/fight-the-fud-crypto-bill-has-been-the-same-since-july-2020/ ;India ranked second in global crypto adoption: https://www.cnbctv18.com/market/this-index-ranks-india-second-in-global-crypto-adoption-herere-key-driving-factors-10439211.htm ;NFTs may be subject to equalisation levy: https://www.businessinsider.in/investment/news/nfts-in-india-may-reportedly-face-double-taxation-with-both-gst-and-the-equalisation-levy/articleshow/85397893.cms ;SEBI asks depositories to use blockchain technology: https://www.livemint.com/news/india/sebi-asks-depositories-to-use-blockchain-tech-for-monitoring-securities-11629096186627.html ;MG Astor will become one of the first cars in India to use blockchain technology: https://www.livemint.com/technology/tech-news/mg-astor-is-the-first-car-in-india-to-use-blockchains-to-manage-insurance-fees-resale-values-11629298093008.html ;Another cryptocurrency-related crime unearthed in Bengaluru: https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/bangalore/two-arrested-bengaluru-cryptocurrency-cheating-3-5-crore-7457588/ ;OKEx announces a reward of 100 OKB tokens for Neeraj Chopra: https://www.livemint.com/market/cryptocurrency/crypto-exchange-okex-announces-100-okb-tokens-reward-for-neeraj-chopra-11629355329953.html ;Uniswap lists BWRX - a wrapped WRX token on the Ethereum blockchain;Bitbns's BNS token listed on global exchange Bittrex;Zebpay lists Streamr (DATA) and EPNS (PUSH) in its INR and USDT market;CoinDCX will not charge any transaction fee for UPI transactions above Rs 500;Watch CoinSwitch Kuber's Sikka Chamkega Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GyT_IqwewC0&t=2s ;

CoinDCX becomes India's First Crypto Exchange Unicorn+Indian Government has No Data on Crypto Mining

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2021 6:52

Subscribe to the Cryptocurrency India Weekly newsletter: https://www.getrevue.co/profile/thecryptodostDownload the GoSats app here: https://gosats.io/refer&code=GSWW9793Here are the top cryptocurrency news headlines from India this week:CoinDCX becomes India's first crypto exchange unicorn: https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/cryptocurrency/coindcx-becomes-indias-first-crypto-unicorn-raises-90-million-led-by-b-capital-7301371.html ;Indian government not tracking environmental impact of crypto mining: https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/cryptocurrency/will-take-all-measures-to-eliminate-use-of-crypto-assets-govt-7310211.html ;Mudrex raises $2.5 million in funding round: https://www.businessinsider.in/cryptocurrency/news/crypto-firm-mudrex-which-offers-mutual-fund-like-crypto-investment-tools-raises-2-5-million-in-a-seed-round/articleshow/85205115.cms ;Polygon merges with Hermez Network: https://www.coindesk.com/polygon-merges-with-hermez-network-in-250m-deal ;GoSats launches Bitcoin Rewards Debit Card;WazirX sess 2648% growth in user sign-ups from tier-II and tier-III cities in India: https://cointelegraph.com/news/women-from-small-cities-contribute-to-65-crypto-sign-ups-in-india ;Unocoin allows users to shop using Bitcoin: https://www.news18.com/news/business/now-you-can-use-bitcoin-to-buy-pizza-coffee-ice-cream-in-india-know-how-it-works-4072406.html ;Zebpay lists Curve DAO Token (CRV), Synthetic (SNX) and Injective Protocol (INJ) in its USDT market;Bitbns lists JulSwap (JULD), Foho Coin (FOHO) and MakerDAO (DAI) tokens;CoinDCX lists PSG Fan Token (PSG) and TrueFi (TRU) in its USDT market

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Five Reasons Indian Regulators are Shying Away from Regulation of Crypto Trading + More Crypto News

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2021 7:23

Subscribe to the Cryptocurrency India Weekly newsletter: https://www.getrevue.co/profile/thecryptodostHere are the top cryptocurrency news headlines from India this week:Ministry of Finance responds to questions about crypto in the Parliament: https://news.bitcoin.com/indian-government-cryptocurrency-trading-regulation-investor-protection/ ;Five Reasons Indian regulators are shying away from regulation of crypto trading: https://inc42.com/infocus/indias-crypto-economy-scams-volatility-lack-of-inherent-value-keep-regulators-away/ ;GoSats raises seed funding of $700k: https://bfsi.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/financial-services/indias-first-bitcoin-rewards-company-gosats-raises-seed-funding-of-700k/85032337 ;GainBitcoin scam case hearing in Supreme Court on August 9th: https://inc42.com/buzz/amit-bhardwaj-gainbitcoin-scam-supreme-court-to-hear-case-on-aug-9/ ;Biconomy raises $9 million ahead of token listing: https://www.livemint.com/companies/start-ups/blockchain-startup-biconomy-raises-9-million-ahead-of-token-listing-11627482454328.html ;BCAC appoints India's first cybersecurity coordinator Dr. Gulshan Rai as its Advisory Board Member: https://www.businessinsider.in/advertising/media/news/iamai-bacc-appoints-indias-first-cyber-security-coordinator-dr-gulshan-rai-as-its-advisory-board-member/articleshow/84998321.cms ;Bitbns announces Cryptocurrency SIPs' worth lakhs for Indian Medalists at Tokyo Olympics 2020;Unocoin deepens integration with Airtm;Zebpay lists PAXG and MKR in its USDT market;WazirX lists Axie Infinity (AXS) in its INR and USDT market, Sandbox (SAND) in its INR market and Klaytn (KLAY) in the USDT market;Watching Recommendation:Learn more about Ethereum's London Hard Fork: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4hwcNovPp0

CoinDCX may become a unicorn soon+ Equalisation levy on crypto exchanges in India will not apply to investors+more crypto news

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2021 9:18

Subscribe to the Cryptocurrency India Weekly newsletter: https://www.getrevue.co/profile/thecryptodostHere are the top cryptocurrency news headlines from India this week:CoinDCX exchange may become a unicorn soon: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/funding/coindcx-in-talks-to-raise-100-120-million/articleshow/84840176.cms ;Equalisation levy on crypto exchanges in India will not apply to investors: https://www.businessinsider.in/cryptocurrency/news/the-indian-government-has-no-data-on-how-many-crypto-exchanges-and-investors-working-on-cryptocurrency/articleshow/84821709.cms ;Binance in Regulatory Crosshairs: https://www.livemint.com/market/cryptocurrency/binance-india-summons-executives-of-world-s-largest-crypto-exchange-11627632235407.html ;Indian Crypto exchanges will have new advertisement guidelines soon: https://www.businessinsider.in/cryptocurrency/news/wazirx-coindcx-and-other-indian-crypto-exchanges-will-reportedly-have-new-advertisement-guidelines-in-the-next-seven-to-ten-days/articleshow/84756896.cms ;Non Fungible Tokens gaining traction in India: https://www.livemint.com/technology/tech-news/nft-adoption-gaining-traction-in-india-11627233964069.html ;ICICI, Axis and HDFC Bank buy stake in blockchain Startup IBBIC: https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/sbi-kotak-axis-hdfc-icici-bank-pick-up-stake-in-blockchain-platform-ibbic-11627390888288.html ;Votechain launches blockchain-based online voting platform EazyVC: https://www.expresscomputer.in/news/votechain-launches-eazyvc-indias-blockchain-based-online-voting-platform/77910/ ;Binance launches new tax reporting tool: https://www.financialexpress.com/money/income-tax/binance-launches-tax-reporting-tool-how-will-it-help-indian-crypto-investors-in-income-tax-return-filing/2300077/ ;FOHO Coin IEO goes live on the Bitbns;WazirX completes 5th Quarterly WRX Burn: https://blog.wazirx.com/wazirx-completes-5th-quarterly-wrx-burn/ ;Zebpay lists 10 tokens in its USDT market;CoinSwitch Kuber enables limit orders for all coins;

RBI looks at CBDC as a way to counter cryptocurrencies+more crypto news from India

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2021 6:39

Subscribe to the Cryptocurrency India Weekly newsletter: https://www.getrevue.co/profile/thecryptodost Here are the top cryptocurrency news headlines from India this week:RBI looks at CBDC as a way to counter cryptocurrencies: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/its-time-for-digital-currency-to-counter-crypto-says-rbi/articleshow/84662839.cms ;Cashaa's ambitious plans for crypto-friendly banking in India: https://indianexpress.com/article/business/banking-and-finance/cryptocurrency-bank-plans-india-operations-takes-cooperative-route-to-get-around-rbi-rules-7411089/ ;Crypto businesses on a hiring spree in India: https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/economy/digital-money-craze-india-is-mining-jobs-on-cryptocurrency-platforms-7210581.html ;Bitbns changes the UPI ID and bank account details for INR deposits;WazirX lists DOCK and Alpha Finance Lab tokens;Zebpay lists 8 new tokens in its USDT market;CoinSwitch Kuber delists Ripio Credit Network (RCN) tokenWatch Elon Musk, Jack Dorsey and Cathie Wood at The ₿ Word event: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zwx_7XAJ3p0

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Delhi High Court issues notice to set up guidelines for crypto ads

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2021 7:24

Subscribe to the Cryptocurrency India Weekly newsletter: https://www.getrevue.co/profile/thecryptodost Here are the top cryptocurrency news headlines from India this week:Delhi High Court issues notice to set up guidelines for crypto ads: https://coincrunch.in/2021/07/14/delhi-hc-issues-notice-to-exchanges-centre-sebi-to-set-up-guidelines-for-crypto-ads-on-television/ ;India's Crypto Bill Will not be introduced in the Monsoon session of the Parliament: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DA2L-CRrTaY&t=8s ;Women investors acing crypto trading in India: https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/cryptocurrency/the-curious-case-of-women-acing-cryptocurrency-trading-in-india-7185001.html ;Exchange Wars in India: https://inc42.com/datalab/who-is-winning-the-crypto-battle-in-india/ ;Maharashtra rolls out blockchain-powered educational documents: https://www.business-standard.com/content/press-releases-ani/india-becomes-the-fourth-country-to-roll-out-blockchain-powered-educational-documents-121071601003_1.html ;Zebpay introduces Earn feature: https://coincrunch.in/2021/07/13/zebpay-users-automatically-earn-returns-on-their-crypto-holdings/ ;WazirX lists pNetwork's PNT and district0x's DNT tokens in its INR and USDT market;Bitbns updates its Matic20 infrastructure;CoinDCX lists Enjin on the CoinDCX Go App

Cabinet note on India's new crypto bill now ready+Indian cryptocurrency exchanges report trading slump+more crypto news from India

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2021 5:23

Here are the top cryptocurrency news headlines from India this week:Cabinet note on India's new crypto bill now ready: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/plugging-gaps-in-gst-was-not-a-roving-expedition/article35070324.ece ;Indian exchanges report trading slump: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/technology/crypto-exchanges-use-trading-lull-to-build-capacity-improve-systems/articleshow/84173761.cms ;ICICI bank stops users from using the LRS route to invest in crypto assets: https://inc42.com/buzz/icici-bank-users-can-no-longer-use-lrs-to-invest-in-crypto-assets/ ;Indian decor brand The Rug Republic starts accepting crypto for payments: https://www.livemint.com/market/cryptocurrency/this-indian-decor-brand-is-accepting-cryptocurrencies-as-payments-11625824328642.html ;Zebpay exchange set to launch crypto SIP platform ZEBB: https://zebb.com/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=posts&utm_campaign=zebb ;CoinDCX exchange launches Liqueth (LQTH) token: https://blog.coindcx.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Liqueth-Litepaper.pdf ;WazirX lists NKN, Mirror Protocol, Kusama Network and Origin Protocol tokens;Bitbns exchange launches fixed income plans for Kardia Chain's KAI token. Announcement:Crypto Dost is a proud media partner for the upcoming Asia Innovation Summit brought by Lumos Labs and Dao Maker. The summit will begin on July 14th and go on till July 21st. This summit is a research-oriented emerging technology conference that puts the spotlight on Asia as the next global hub for innovation. The theme for this year's event is “showcasing implementable and scalable innovation”. Register at: https://www.asiainnovationsummit.com

15 million Indians now investing in crypto+Foreign crypto exchanges in India may have to pay 18% GST+More crypto news

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2021 8:31

Here are the top cryptocurrency news headlines from India this week:15 million Indians now investing in crypto: https://www.coindesk.com/india-bitcoin-crypto-investments-young-generation ;Foreign crypto exchanges in India may have to pay 18% GST: https://www.businessinsider.in/cryptocurrency/news/foreign-crypto-exchanges-in-india-may-have-to-pay-18-gst-as-the-government-mulls-over-taxation/articleshow/84066450.cms ;Indian cryptocurrency exchanges scrambling to secure permanent payment solutions: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/cryptocurrency/indian-crypto-exchanges-scramble-to-secure-viable-payment-solutions-as-banks-cut-ties-after-rbi-frown/articleshow/84013645.cms ;Coinbase lays out roadmap for India: https://blog.coinbase.com/building-crypto-out-of-india-5cd5afa6d884 ;Zebpay launches Zebpay Earn program;WazirX teams up with TRM Labs to enhance its anti-fraud management: https://www.coindesk.com/binance-owned-indian-exchange-taps-trm-labs-for-anti-fraud-management ;CoinDCX becomes title sponsor of the T20I Series between India and Sri Lanka: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/cryptocurrency-brand-coindcx-becomes-title-sponsor-of-the-t20i-series-between-india-and-sri-lanka/articleshow/84014247.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppst Bitbns becomes the official title associate sponsor for Wimbledon 2021 streaming on Hotstar;CoinSwitch Kuber lists Ankr;Watching Recommendation:Crypto Dost on Founder India YouTube channel discussing Bitcoin & Gold, crypto investment trends in India and the growing field of on-chain analysis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCv3uElRrAg

New crypto tax on international exchange transactions+India's super rich get easier access to crypto+more crypto news

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2021 6:38

Here are the top cryptocurrency news headlines from India this week:India mulling a new crypto tax on foreign cryptocurrency exchange transactions: https://www.businessinsider.in/cryptocurrency/news/trading-on-crypto-exchanges-based-outside-of-india-may-get-more-expensive/articleshow/83747213.cms ;What is Equalisation Levy: https://cleartax.in/s/equalisation-levy ;India's super rich get easier access to crypto: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/technology/exchanges-rolling-out-red-carpet-for-hnis-swarming-for-crypto-coins/articleshow/83758987.cms ;Leading crypto exchanges coming together to lobby for regulation: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/technology/top-crypto-exchanges-plan-multi-pronged-push-for-regulation/articleshow/83716658.cms ;IDFC bank reportedly stops services to crypto businesses: https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/now-idfc-first-bank-halts-banking-services-to-crypto-industry-11624537138102.html ;TCS launches Quartz For Markets To Help Integrate Crypto Services With Existing Platforms: https://inc42.com/buzz/tcs-quartz-for-markets-to-help-integrate-crypto-assets-with-existing-platforms/ What is TCS Quartz: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHpWRUJzrHA ;Bengaluru police bust another ponzi scheme related to crypto: https://inc42.com/buzz/bengaluru-police-busts-another-crypto-related-ponzi-scheme/ ;Bitbns introduces mandatory bank verification for safer INR withdrawals: https://bitbns.freshdesk.com/support/solutions/articles/35000182227 ;WazirX lists MDEX, Decred and CKB tokens;Video Recommendation:Crypto Dost on the Founder India Show, Talking about the retail investor mindset in Crypto: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ruUuNPyoKw

Indian crypto industry continues to attract foreign funds+Raftaar becomes first Indian artist to accept crypto as fees

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2021 7:39

Here are the top cryptocurrency news headlines from India this week:Indian crypto industry continues to attract foreign funds even as Indian VCs stay away: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/technology/indias-crypto-industry-attracts-foreign-funds-but-local-investors-remain-wary/articleshow/83615324.cms ;Rapper Raftaar becomes first mainstream Indian artist to accept crypto as performance fees: https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/india/rapper-raftaar-is-the-first-indian-artiste-to-accept-cryptocurrency-as-performance-fees-7057721.html ;15 Banks Form New Company to Process Letters of Credit in India Using Blockchain Technology: https://www.coindesk.com/india-banks-blockchain-letters-of-credit-new-company ; DeFi Alliance starts India chapter: https://medium.com/defi-alliance/announcing-defi-alliance-india-chapter-8f55be4f1177 ;Indian 'Crypto King' Arrested by Narcotics Control Bureau: https://news.bitcoin.com/indian-crypto-king-arrested-by-narcotics-control-bureau-wazirx-says-not-our-user/Tezos launches the second edition of Tezos India Fellowship, apply here: https://tif2.devfolio.co/ ;Polkadot announces winners of its hackathon program;WazirX launches OTC desk for high value traders, learn more: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aZd6tp-zJizyt-eKNi4O3uA59tyw77IDQceGyHWMJ5s/edit ;Bitbns integrates Polygon for more cost-efficient transactions: https://medium.com/bitbns/bitbns-integrates-polygon-for-more-cost-efficient-transactions-3eccde9632dd ;New Upcoming IEO on Ascent - FOHO Coin: https://medium.com/bitbns/new-upcoming-ieo-on-ascent-foho-coin-92c0700c21ae ;CoinDCX lists AVAX on the CoinDCX Go App;

India May Classify Bitcoin as an Asset Class+Kraken, Bitfinex and Kucoin Eye India Entry+More Crypto News

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2021 5:11

Here are the top cryptocurrency news headlines from India this week:India May Classify Bitcoin as an Asset Class Soon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_EKixDTy7FQ&t=18s ;Kraken, Bitfinex and Kucoin Eye India Entry: https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2021/6/9/cryptocurrency-exchanges-explore-ways-to-enter-india ;ED issues show-cause notice to crypto exchange WazirX's directors Nischal Shetty and Sameer Mhatre: https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/ed-issues-show-cause-notice-to-wazirx-directors-nischal-shetty-and-sameer-mhatre-under-fema-7021191.html ;Our Analysis on the Enforcement Directorate Issuing Show Cause Notice to WazirX: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dgf3YPE1Slk ;Haryana Police arrest four scamsters for crypto fraud: https://www.businessinsider.in/india/news/haryana-police-arrests-four-in-cryptocurrency-fraud/articleshow/83400757.cms ;Zebpay lists Matic token on its lending platform: https://zebpay.com/in/lending/ ;Bitbns introduces SIPs in any listed token through the Google Sheets API: https://medium.com/bitbns/introducing-sip-in-any-token-via-google-sheets-api-bitbns-7f32e9cc169d ;Reading Recommendation:Should a fall in crypto trading volume concern Indian investors? https://www.livemint.com/market/cryptocurrency/should-fall-in-crypto-trading-volume-concern-indian-investors-11623492774735.html ;

RBI Says Banks Cannot Stop People From Investing in Crypto based on 2018 Circular+Leading Exchanges Partner with IAMAI for Self Regulation

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2021 7:22

Here are the top news headlines from India this week:RBI Says Banks Cannot Stop People From Investing in Crypto based on 2018 Circular: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0UwESHdcmA&t=3s ;Official RBI Notification: https://rbi.org.in/Scripts/NotificationUser.aspx?Id=12103&Mode=0No change in RBI's view on cryptocurrencies, says RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das: https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/no-change-in-rbis-view-on-cryptocurrencies-we-have-major-concerns-das/article34730687.ece ;WazirX, CoinDCX and CoinSwitch Kuber partner with IAMAI to set up an advisory board for self-regulation: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/technology/indias-cryptocurrency-industry-draws-up-legitimacy-plan/articleshow/83188685.cms ;WazirX launches NFT platform: https://www.businesstoday.in/current/corporate/wazirx-announces-india-1st-nft-marketplace-amid-crypto-boom-wazirx-announces-india-1st-nft-marketplace-amid-crypto-boom/story/440549.html ;See the WazirX NFT Marketplace here: https://nft.wazirx.org/drop ;WazirX lists TKO token in its INR and USDT markets;Bitbns exchange launches BNSPay App: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bitbnspay&hl=en_US&gl=IN ;Zebpay appoints former COO Avinash Shekhar as co-CEO: https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/cryptocurrency/crypto-asset-exchange-zebpay-appoints-avinash-shekhar-as-its-co-ceo-6979021.html ;CoinDCX exchange lists Polkastarter in its BNB, BTC, USDT and BUSD markets;Reading Recommendation:Cyber Dost Recommendations to Protect Investors from Crypto Frauds: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/gadgets-news/government-has-this-warning-for-bitcoin-and-other-cryptocurrency-investors/articleshow/83254280.cms ;

India's crypto exchanges mulling legal route against RBI+HDFC Bank and SBI Cards warn customers dealing in cryptocurrencies+more crypto news

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2021 6:59

Here are the top cryptocurrency news headlines from India this week:India's crypto exchanges mulling legal route against the RBI diktat: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/cryptocurrency-exchanges-to-approach-sc-on-rbi-diktat/articleshow/83015528.cms ;HDFC Bank and SBI Cards Warn Customers Of Restrictions if They Deal In Cryptocurrencies: https://www.bloombergquint.com/crypto/hdfc-bank-sbi-card-warn-customers-of-restrictions-if-they-deal-in-cryptocurrencies ;Matter of time before Indians have legal access to crypto says HDFC Bank report: https://www.livemint.com/market/cryptocurrency/matter-of-time-before-indians-have-legal-access-to-crypto-hdfc-bank-report-11622184175571.html ;Mark Cuban Invests in India's Polygon Network: https://www.coindesk.com/mark-cuban-invests-in-ethereum-layer-2-polygon ;Interview with Polygon co-founder Sandeep Nailwal: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWz7OzLuo7I&t=669s ;Rajya Sabha MP Subramaniam Swamy calls Cryptocurrencies Unstoppable: https://www.republicworld.com/technology-news/other-tech-news/subramanian-swamy-shares-views-on-bitcoin-and-other-cryptocurrencies-calls-it-unstoppable.html ;ZebPay launches lending Platform for investors to earn returns on crypto holdings;Tamil Nadu government wants Implementation Partner for Building Its Blockchain Backbone Infrastructure: https://inc42.com/buzz/crypto-this-week-tim-draper-on-elon-musk-tamil-nadu-blockchain-infra/ ;Moneycontrol joins hands with WazirX to launch Cryptocontrol: https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/moneycontrol-makes-tracking-cryptocurrency-easy-through-its-association-with-wazirx-6944601.html ;ENJIN, BTT and Pancake Swap listed on CoinDCX Go;Reading Recommendation:Follow Singapore model to regulate cryptocurrency in India: ExpertsRead more at:Follow Singapore model to regulate cryptocurrency in India, say experts: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/technology/follow-singapore-model-to-regulate-crypto-bacc/articleshow/82633813.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppst