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In this special 100th episode, we are thrilled to have Avinash Shekhar, Co-CEO of ZebPay and founder of Pi42 and Taxnodes, join us for an enlightening conversation. Avinash delves deep into the intricacies of crypto regulations in India, shedding light on the unique tax laws for crypto spot trading versus futures trading. Key topics covered in this episode include: Crypto Taxation in India Crypto Futures Market Challenges in the Crypto Industry Balancing Decentralization and Regulation Future of Pi42 and Taxnodes Industry Insights Bull Market Predictions Join us as we celebrate our 100th episode milestone with this insightful discussion on the current and future state of the crypto industry in India. Whether you're a seasoned crypto enthusiast or new to the space, this episode offers valuable insights and practical advice for navigating the evolving landscape of crypto regulations and opportunities.
Rahul Pagidipati, CEO of ZebPay, discusses how India's regulatory environment and technological advancements are paving the way for blockchain's integration into various sectors. From meme coins to top-tier cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum, Rahul offers a nuanced perspective on trading and investing in digital assets. He also shares his thoughts on the growing interest in NFTs, and how platforms like Brave are expanding Web3 adoption. Key Takeaways: How India's cultural affinity for gold is influencing its rapid adoption of Bitcoin How bots and AI agents could revolutionize financial engineering Ways that centralized and decentralized finance can work together Advice for early-stage entrepreneurs entering the crypto space Guest Bio: Rahul Pagidipati is the CEO of ZebPay, the largest Bitcoin exchange in India. He's been investing in digital assets since 2011, and believes strongly that blockchain technology can transform the world. Rahul is a successful serial entrepreneur and investor. Prior to ZebPay, he co-founded Freedom Health, the largest private health insurance company in America (until it was acquired by Anthem in 2018). ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About this Show: The Brave Technologist is here to shed light on the opportunities and challenges of emerging tech. To make it digestible, less scary, and more approachable for all! Join us as we embark on a mission to demystify artificial intelligence, challenge the status quo, and empower everyday people to embrace the digital revolution. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a curious mind, or an industry professional, this podcast invites you to join the conversation and explore the future of AI together. The Brave Technologist Podcast is hosted by Luke Mulks, VP Business Operations at Brave Software—makers of the privacy-respecting Brave browser and Search engine, and now powering AI everywhere with the Brave Search API. Music by: Ari Dvorin Produced by: Sam Laliberte
Welcome to the "Living On Blockchain" podcast! In this episode, we are thrilled to have Anuj Kumar Garg, Vice President - Blockchain at ZebPay, India's most secure Bitcoin and crypto asset exchange with over 5 million users. Founded in 2014, ZebPay aims to be the leading blockchain asset solution provider and the #1 financial advisor for Indian crypto investors, striving to achieve financial freedom in the Web3 economy. With operations in Australia and a global online exchange in Singapore serving 162 countries, ZebPay offers its members a diverse range of crypto assets, including Bitcoin and Ethereum, enabling both long-term value investing and short-term trading. Join us as Anuj Kumar Garg shares his expertise and insights, shedding light on the world of blockchain, cryptocurrencies, and the exciting opportunities they bring to the financial landscape.
For bitcoin news, resources, price updates and bitcoin mastery videos, sign up for free at https://21towers.com. In this episode, I have a conversation with Mahin Gupta, founder of Lmnl, a digital asset custody company and ex founder of India's first crypto exchange, Zebpay. We discussed Bitcoin vs altcoins, the FTX contagion, the risks of investing in Bitcoin and more. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 04:20 Is history going to repeat itself in bitcoin's price 05:35 Price predictions 08:18 Among the first few people in bitcoin 09:43 Lessons from FTX contagion 10:53 Lesson 1 - Not your keys, not your coins 12:55 Can you use Binance for custody 13:20 When should you use a custodian 15:36 Lesson 2 - Don't trust anyone 15:45 Lesson 3 - New technologies are volatile 18:55 Infrastructure inversion 20:21 Your background 21:08 Bitcoin vs altcoins 24:12 DeFi, NFTs and Ethereum 24:52 Bitcoin vs altcoins as an investment (not financial advice) 26:15 Why is bitcoin risky 29:39 Are you comfortable investing in bitcoin 30:34 Regulatory risks 32:15 What is Lmnl 34:09 Lmnl's target audience 37:27 Are you regulated 38:47 How is Lmnl better than others 39:14 Making Lmnl easy for clients 42:19 Funding by famous VCs 44:09 How are your VCs reacting to the bear market 45:43 Who are your existing customers 46:33 Future plans 48:54 Geeking on halving and game theory 50:34 No panic calls in this bear market If you want to learn about bitcoin or ask us questions, sign up for free at https://www.21towers.com. Telegram: https://t.me/btc21towers 21Towers Podcast: YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBnIgIKJjojCojJveevdjMWTRfkvsJ94t Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/sg/podcast/21towers/id1560959546 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6X2WkOg74tVQLo0C182aNv Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/21towersbitcoin --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/btclighthouse/message
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In this episode, we take a look at why many of Indian Cryptocurrency startups and entrepreneurs are moving to Dubai in recent times. So India never had a clear scene with Cryptocurrency up until 2017. This was the year when Indian authorities started cracking down on crypto exchanges and sending notices to Investors who made money from Bitcoin and other currencies. This was followed by RBI, banning all regulated Indian banks from holding or facilitating cryptocurrency transactions in April 2018. This ban remained for two years, resulting in first wave of brain drain in India's crypto space. ZebPay, India's oldest crypto exchange, Vauld, left India for Singapore in 2018 - the following year, in 2019, CoinDCX which had been registered in India since January of 2018, registered a Singapore entity, and Matic Network, a hugely popular Layer 2 scaling solution built on Ethereum, now called Polygon, left India and moved to Dubai. In 2020, that ban was overturned by the Supreme Court, but it didn't make crypto legal so confusion remained among people. And in early 2022, Indian govt announced a tax on crypto transaction, recognizing Cryptocurrency as an asset class. During the 2022 Union Budget, India's Finance Minister announced that the government would be levying a 30% tax on any income generated from the transaction of virtual assets including cryptocurrencies and NFTs. A second tax of 1% at source, that's TDS, was also imposed, and the interesting thing here is that this new taxable asset class doesn't benefit from losses being offset against profits. Once these tax laws came into effect, crypto trading volume in India fell by 55% in the first 2 days. This was followed by fintech companies and banks denying crypto transaction, resulting in further drop of Crypto volumes. By the end of the second week of April, trading volume was down between 70 and 90% across India's entire crypto market. This led to Indian crypto entrepreneurs and investors looking elsewhere and Dubai seemed perfect destination to move to. In India, there's a 30% tax, plus that 1% TDS. In Dubai, other than a general 5% VAT, there's no income tax, virtual assets are just a form of income, and because income isn't taxed in Dubai, any gains you make from selling virtual assets like crypto or NFTs are yours and yours alone. In Dubai there are clear laws regarding Crypto buying and selling, thanks to the Dubai Virtual Asset Regulation Law. Now this brain drain could have an adverse effect India's growth and development in the crypto space and would also result in lot of VC money going to these countries. So India still has time as most of these companies have moved their offices outside, but their employees are still working in India. Also, Crypto builders and investors are waiting for India's Crypto Bill, and if government listens to these voices and makes laws accordingly, most of these entrepreneurs would love to come back to India.
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)
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;
On this episode of Jamsters, Ajeet Khurana, a leading Crypto industry expert chats with Hardik on all things Cryptocurrency. Ajeet is a startup investor, and former CEO of the Cryptocurrency exchange - Zebpay & former CEO of IIT Bombay's business incubator SINE. They discuss the rise of cryptocurrency, its impact, how the future of finance will be altered, perspectives on the creator economy, the pillars of cryptocurrency adoption, NFTs and lots more. Subscribe to Jamsters Podcast with Hardik Vaidya now on www.eplog.media or your preferred podcast streaming apps to receive updates about the latest episode. Connect with Hardik Vaidya on Instagram & LinkedIn You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @eplogmedia, For advertising/partnerships send you can send us an email at bonjour@eplog.media. If you like this show, please subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts, so other people can find us. You can also find us on https://www.eplog.media DISCLAIMER: The views expressed on all the shows produced and distributed by Ep.Log Media are personal to the host and the guest of the shows respectively and with no intention to harm the sentiments of any individual/organization. The said content is not obscene or blasphemous or defamatory of any event and/or person deceased or alive or in contempt of court or breach of contract or breach of privilege, or in violation of any provisions of the statute, nor hurt the sentiments of any religious groups/ person/government/non-government authorities and/or breach or be against any declared public policy of any nation or state. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.
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 ;
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.
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;
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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;
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);
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);
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.
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;
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;
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;
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;
Another year has gone by without India getting a firm hold over how to regulate cryptocurrencies. The divide between the government and the Reserve Bank of India persists. The RBI is concerned that cryptocurrencies pose financial risks to the country's macroeconomic stability. The government, however, is reportedly looking at a more accommodative approach, rather than a ban on all private cryptocurrencies. We don't know yet what's inside the proposed Bill to regulate cryptocurrencies. But Indian crypto exchanges have revealed the questions they're being asked by the government. Broadly, the conversation over how to regulate crypto is around these queries. Which is the best authority to regulate crypto? SEBI, RBI or even the International Financial Services Authority (IFSC) in Gujarat's GIFT City? What are crypto-assets? How can crypto exchanges, both domestic and foreign, be registered in India? How to tax crypto transactions? How will exchanges be allowed to list new cryptocurrencies? Do cross-border cryptocurrency transactions violate Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) rules? Several solutions have been proposed. Under the FEMA Act, the Liberalised Remittance Scheme or LRS allows for outward remittance worth $250,000 per Indian per year. However, there is the concern that since cryptocurrency helps users transact anonymously, it would be impossible for the government to check the quantum of intercountry cash flows. This could cause disturbance in the country's current account deficit and forex reserves. For this, Policy 4.0, a crypto and blockchain-focused think-tank, has proposed The India Wallet. This will be a KYC-compliant wallet that will have to be integrated by all domestic and foreign crypto exchanges to offer trading services to Indian users. It would help regulators distinguish between domestic and cross-border transactions. Balaji Srinivasan, former CTO at Coinbase and angel investor also suggests that India treat crypto as ‘foreign assets' under its FEMA rules. RBI could use FEMA to regulate crypto exchanges as ‘authorised persons' per the Act, thereby permitting them to deal in foreign currency. Most developed countries, including Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, the EU and the US, have brought crypto-asset business activity within their anti-money laundering regimes. Such an approach has also been recommended by the FATF.>> Despite the regulatory uncertainty, crypto has flourished in India with more and more users turning to these new-age investment instruments, even before trying their hand at the stock market. 15-20 million crypto investors in India. Total crypto holdings worth $5.33 billion. Indian crypto exchanges such as WazirX, at 10 million, and CoinSwitch Kuber, at 11 million, have more registered users than Zerodha, the country's largest stockbroker, at around seven million. We reached out to crypto exchange Zebpay to understand how, despite the regulatory uncertainty, the Indian crypto ecosystem has matured this year. It is important to realise that the conversation over crypto regulation isn't limited to cryptocurrency. There's an ecosystem of non-fungible tokens (NFTs), metaverse and Web3.0 that is leveraging blockchain technology and crypto as a mode of payment. If the Indian government takes any decision on crypto regulation, it will have to factor in these newer use-cases of blockchain and crypto as well.
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
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);
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;
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;
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;
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 ;
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;
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/ ;
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)
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;
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/ ;
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;
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
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;
In India, Cryptocurrency is one of those tech innovations that has hit more headlines than any other! From influencers promoting it on social media to companies sponsoring major sporting events, the popularity of these virtual digital currencies has risen in India. In this episode of the Founder Thesis podcast, Akshay Datt speaks with Rahul Pagidipati, CEO, ZebPay, India's biggest cryptocurrency exchange. He is a second-generation Indian American and has been a part of the global start-up ecosystem for the past 20 years. Rahul fondly recalls his earlier days when he started numerous ventures in India and the US and fell in love with investing. This is when he came across Bitcoin and Blockchain and decided to invest in ZebPay. Little did he know that the company will face uncertainty due to RBI's ban on cryptocurrency. However, in 2020, after a two-year hiatus, ZebPay was relaunched, with Rahul taking over as CEO. Tune in to this episode to hear Rahul speak about how ZebPay is disrupting the way people transact and invest with its ground-breaking financial innovations. Key takeaways: Experience of running a venture in India in the late 90s. India's response to cryptocurrency. The ZebPay's survival story.
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 ;
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
In this episode of Trivia Talks, We are honored to host Ajeet Khurana. Ajeet Sir is the Former CEO of Zebpay. He is also an Advisor, Investor,Mentor, and guide. In this episode, we will discuss about "The Rise of Cryptocurrencies". Ajeet Khurana LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajeetkhurana/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AjeetK Tarun Mundhra LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/tarunmundhra Instagram: www.instagram.com/tarun_mundhra _________________________________________________________________________________ Check out these cool products on Amazon- Maono AU-A04 podcast mic - https://amzn.to/3hqMaEI Mi Headphone - https://amzn.to/3hqMaEI Green Screen - https://amzn.to/3hqMaEI Clip Mic - https://amzn.to/3hqMaEI #cryptocurrency #crypto #cryptocurrencies #cryptonews #cryptotrading #cryptocurrencynews #cryptotrade #cryptolife #cryptoworld #cryptomining #cryptomeme #cryptography #cryptokeys #cryptos #cryptomemes #cryptocoin #cryptotrader #cryptocurrencytrading #cryptocoins #Crypton #cryptomoneda #cryptolifestyle #cryptozoology #cryptomoney #Cryptocurency #cryptorevolution #cryptocurrencyinviestments #cryptoinvestor #cryptotraders #cryptowallet --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/trivia-talks/message
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 ;
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
On this episode of Shunya One, Shiladitya and Amit are joined by Rahul Pagidipati, Co-CEO of Zebpay. They talk about his early journey into Cryptocurrency, buying Bitcoin mining machines and pitching the idea of working together with other startup investors. Rahul also talks about how the product or the bitcoin exchange that he started evolved, what the unique innovations are that they are focused on and how long did it take him to mine a new coin. Shiladitya and Amit ask Rahul about where Zebpay is going further, what's the technology they are using to foster this industry, and more Further, they also discuss about why bitcoin is not considered an actual currency yet and what are the ways in which this could be standardised. Tune in for this and much more.Follow Rahul Pagidipati on Linkedin & Twitter:https://www.linkedin.com/in/pagidipati/https://twitter.com/eth_usTweet to hosts @shiladitya & @doshiamit for your questions or reactions to this episode.To
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
Today we're talking to Maria Shaikh, a founding member of the first ever women's DAO. Maria is also a data scientist at ZebPay, one of the world's most secure trading platforms. Maria says she was always a finance person. She watched her parents' involvement in the stock market and majored in finance. She says when she was first exposed to bitcoin, it was seen only as a tool to make a quick buck. It was later that she would be introduced to crypto and blockchain, which is essentially decentralized finance. She was impressed with the technology that went along with it. When she was finishing up her major in finance, she took an internship at ZebPay. She says it wasn't her plan to stay, she was all set to study further, but it was too good to leave. Maria works on the research and development team at ZebPay. She says it's the first and leading cryptocurrency trading platform. When ZebPay was first launched, cryptocurrency became banned in India. Luckily, that decision was reversed in March 2020. Maria says it's been uphill since then. However, she says they still don't have clear guidelines in place. They're optimistically looking forward to that because some people are still scared to opt in because of the lack of guidelines. ZebPay is now based in India, Singapore, and Australia, with plans for expansion across the world. Their growth in terms of number of traders and product offerings has been great. Maria says they just want people to have easy access and that their new app Zeb is meant for people new to the space. The DAO was launched on Women's Day and is the first ever women's only DAO. The idea was created by the VP of research and development because women are underrepresented in both tech and crypto. Maria and her team don't want women to miss out because of lack of knowledge or access. Maria says they envision an organization that's owned and operated by women, where they take ideas and lock them into a smart contract, so they can't be ignored or disobeyed. The DAO is currently only open to female employees of ZebPay, but they intend to make it open to any female investor of ZebPay. If you're interested in learning more about ZebPay visit zebpay.com. They should also have a website coming up soon for the DAO. -- Divi is creating the world's first closed-loop, vertically-integrated cryptocurrency ecosystem. Much like Apple's ecosystem is anchored by iCloud, the Divi Project blockchain serves as the core of the Divi network of technologies. Thanks to a keen understanding of the divide that separates the mainstream from the crypto world, the Divi team is able to create solutions to the industry's biggest problem: adoption by non-technical users. Divi's user-friendly, one-click solutions aim to bring blockchain-based payments into modernity with great UX. In this podcast, we will cover all aspects of cryptocurrency, hot topics, and technology as worldwide adoption grows.
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;
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
Rahul Pagidipati current owner and CEO of Zebpay joins the show to discuss his long history with bitcoin, his investments in Coinbase and Brave, his journey with Zebpay, a Sunny Bitcoin special announcement of upcoming NFT token, Indian crypto regulations, Bitcoin vs Eth and more. It was a great conversation with the owner of the exchange that I had co-founded. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 02:08 Your background, how you got involved in crypto and Zebpay 13:07 You are the largest investor in Brave browser 17:12 Impact on price because of Coinbase IPO listing 19:55 Journey been so far in Zebpay 23:38 What do you feel about the competition 26:40 How are you taking care of the volume surge 28:07 $25 billion volume in 2021 29:29 What's the T-shirt that you are wearing 33:38 Crypto regulation in India 36:37 Sunny Bitcoin special announcement on upcoming NFT token 40:48 Are NFTs a fad 43:11 Efforts by the industry association on government advocacy 44:25 Radical transparency at Zebpay 46:38 Bitcoin or Eth 49:23 Current Bitcoin price 52:10 How can people find you Links for this episode: https://zebpay.com Sunny Bitcoin: https://www.sunnybitcoin.com https://twitter.com/sunny_bitcoin --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/btclighthouse/message
Bitcoin is truly a game changer in the remittance markets. India received $70 billion dollars and the country has its own homegrown Bitcoin companies and there are many international ones who are looking to set up shop in India. Zebpay is one such homegrown company and this week we caught up with co-founder, Sandeep Goenka, and asked him a few questions.
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