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India is a country in Asia. It is the second most populous nation in the world. India's economy was growing very slowly over the second half of the 20th century, however experiencing a period of rapid development over the past several years, which is partly explained by cryptocurrencies giving the unbanked Indians unprecedented access to foreign capital.

Ban or Else: Indian Government Asks Citizens What to Do With Bitcoin

6 HOURS AGO | Shivdeep Dhaliwal

Indian citizens have until May 31, 2017, to tell their government what stance it should take on Bitcoin and other digital currencies.

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Blockchain Platform Based in Singapore Reinvents Gift-Giving in India

MAY 19, 2017 | Shivdeep Dhaliwal

A new Blockchain-based applications will change the way you give gifts to your friends and family.

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Bank Blockchain Pilot in India Sees Transactions Going From Weeks to Hours

MAY 18, 2017 | William Suberg

Several major consultancy firms have joined an Indian bank in piloting Blockchain trade transactions.

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India's Zebpay Has More Mobile Users Than All Korean Bitcoin Apps Combined

MAY 17, 2017 | Joseph Young

Indian Bitcoin exchange and wallet provider Zebpay reached a major milestone of 500,000 mobile Android users, more than all mobile bitcoin user base in South Korea.

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Bitcoin Price Likely to Hit $3,500 This Year, Says Major Bitcoin Exchange Executive

MAY 16, 2017 | Joseph Young

Sandeep Goenka, the co-founder of Zebpay, one of India’s largest and leading bitcoin exchanges, believes that bitcoin price can reach $3,500 by the end of 2017.

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WannaCry Could Spread to 70% of Indian ATMs

MAY 15, 2017 | William Suberg

Up to 70% of India’s ATMs could become prey for the WannaCry cyberattack currently plaguing the world’s computer systems.

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Bitcoin $78 Mln Ransom Demand Hits India’s IT Giant

MAY 08, 2017 | William Suberg

Another case of fraud involving Bitcoin surfaces in India as Wipro receives a $78 mln ransom demand.

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Why Bitcoin, Precious Metals Should Be Partners in Crisis Portfolio: Opinion

MAY 07, 2017 | Guest Author

Precious metals and cryptocurrency will likely benefit from the inherent flaws in our debt-based monetary system, but owning one type of asset shouldn’t deter anyone from investing in the other.

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Indian Bitcoin Exchange Bank Account Unblocked, KYC Now Obligatory

MAY 01, 2017 | William Suberg

The major Indian Bitcoin exchange Zebpay has increased its KYC provisions as police unfreeze a bank account used to sell stolen funds.

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Having $5 Mln Seized by Police, OneCoin Begins to Threaten German Journalists

APR 30, 2017 | Joseph Young

After having $5 mln seized by local law enforcement agencies and police in Germany and India, operators of OneCoin have become more desperate.

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OneCoin, Much Scam: 18 Seminar Organizers Arrested, $3 Mln Seized in OneCoin India Raids

APR 27, 2017 | William Suberg

OneCoin has suffered further bad publicity as police arrest ‘affiliates’ touting investment opportunities in Mumbai, India.

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Hacked Indian Bank Moves Against Bitcoin in Court

APR 26, 2017 | Olusegun Ogundeji

Indian Bank of Maharashtra takes three Bitcoin companies to court over suspected involvement in hacking of about $1 mln.

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Bitcoin Price Tripled Since Last Year: Reasons to Hold

APR 23, 2017 | Joseph Young

In April of 2016, Bitcoin price averaged at around $420 on most major Bitcoin exchange markets. Since then, over a period of 12 months, Bitcoin price tripled, increasing from $420 to $1257.

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Lack of Regulation Is Hurting Bitcoin in Many Regions: Study

APR 20, 2017 | Joseph Young

Recent cryptocurrency research shows that the lack of regulatory frameworks for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are holding back Bitcoin startups in many regions.

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India May Recognize Bitcoin Before Summer And Tax It

APR 20, 2017 | Olusegun Ogundeji

Recommendations by a committee set up recently to look into digital currencies in India may come out in May, and it could be positive.

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Bitcoin Price Likely to Hit $3,500 This Year, Says Major Bitcoin Exchange Executive

MAY 16, 2017 | Joseph Young

Sandeep Goenka, the co-founder of Zebpay, one of India’s largest and leading bitcoin exchanges, believes that bitcoin price can reach $3,500 by the end of 2017.

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Bitcoin Price Tripled Since Last Year: Reasons to Hold

APR 23, 2017 | Joseph Young

In April of 2016, Bitcoin price averaged at around $420 on most major Bitcoin exchange markets. Since then, over a period of 12 months, Bitcoin price tripled, increasing from $420 to $1257.

25155 | 5

OneCoin, Much Scam: 18 Seminar Organizers Arrested, $3 Mln Seized in OneCoin India Raids

APR 27, 2017 | William Suberg

OneCoin has suffered further bad publicity as police arrest ‘affiliates’ touting investment opportunities in Mumbai, India.

23610 | 1

Having $5 Mln Seized by Police, OneCoin Begins to Threaten German Journalists

APR 30, 2017 | Joseph Young

After having $5 mln seized by local law enforcement agencies and police in Germany and India, operators of OneCoin have become more desperate.

16469 | 14

Why Bitcoin, Precious Metals Should Be Partners in Crisis Portfolio: Opinion

MAY 07, 2017 | Guest Author

Precious metals and cryptocurrency will likely benefit from the inherent flaws in our debt-based monetary system, but owning one type of asset shouldn’t deter anyone from investing in the other.

14961 | 3

India May Recognize Bitcoin Before Summer And Tax It

APR 20, 2017 | Olusegun Ogundeji

Recommendations by a committee set up recently to look into digital currencies in India may come out in May, and it could be positive.

14263

Hacked Indian Bank Moves Against Bitcoin in Court

APR 26, 2017 | Olusegun Ogundeji

Indian Bank of Maharashtra takes three Bitcoin companies to court over suspected involvement in hacking of about $1 mln.

11036 | 4

WannaCry Could Spread to 70% of Indian ATMs

MAY 15, 2017 | William Suberg

Up to 70% of India’s ATMs could become prey for the WannaCry cyberattack currently plaguing the world’s computer systems.

10512

Bitcoin $78 Mln Ransom Demand Hits India’s IT Giant

MAY 08, 2017 | William Suberg

Another case of fraud involving Bitcoin surfaces in India as Wipro receives a $78 mln ransom demand.

10066 | 1

Ban or Else: Indian Government Asks Citizens What to Do With Bitcoin

6 HOURS AGO | Shivdeep Dhaliwal

Indian citizens have until May 31, 2017, to tell their government what stance it should take on Bitcoin and other digital currencies.

8730 | 2

India's Zebpay Has More Mobile Users Than All Korean Bitcoin Apps Combined

MAY 17, 2017 | Joseph Young

Indian Bitcoin exchange and wallet provider Zebpay reached a major milestone of 500,000 mobile Android users, more than all mobile bitcoin user base in South Korea.

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Lack of Regulation Is Hurting Bitcoin in Many Regions: Study

APR 20, 2017 | Joseph Young

Recent cryptocurrency research shows that the lack of regulatory frameworks for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are holding back Bitcoin startups in many regions.

7787 | 4

Blockchain Platform Based in Singapore Reinvents Gift-Giving in India

MAY 19, 2017 | Shivdeep Dhaliwal

A new Blockchain-based applications will change the way you give gifts to your friends and family.

7704 | 1

Bank Blockchain Pilot in India Sees Transactions Going From Weeks to Hours

MAY 18, 2017 | William Suberg

Several major consultancy firms have joined an Indian bank in piloting Blockchain trade transactions.

7400 | 1

Indian Bitcoin Exchange Bank Account Unblocked, KYC Now Obligatory

MAY 01, 2017 | William Suberg

The major Indian Bitcoin exchange Zebpay has increased its KYC provisions as police unfreeze a bank account used to sell stolen funds.

6988

Having $5 Mln Seized by Police, OneCoin Begins to Threaten German Journalists

APR 30, 2017 | Joseph Young

After having $5 mln seized by local law enforcement agencies and police in Germany and India, operators of OneCoin have become more desperate.

16469 | 14

Bitcoin Price Tripled Since Last Year: Reasons to Hold

APR 23, 2017 | Joseph Young

In April of 2016, Bitcoin price averaged at around $420 on most major Bitcoin exchange markets. Since then, over a period of 12 months, Bitcoin price tripled, increasing from $420 to $1257.

25155 | 5

Lack of Regulation Is Hurting Bitcoin in Many Regions: Study

APR 20, 2017 | Joseph Young

Recent cryptocurrency research shows that the lack of regulatory frameworks for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are holding back Bitcoin startups in many regions.

7787 | 4

Hacked Indian Bank Moves Against Bitcoin in Court

APR 26, 2017 | Olusegun Ogundeji

Indian Bank of Maharashtra takes three Bitcoin companies to court over suspected involvement in hacking of about $1 mln.

11036 | 4

Why Bitcoin, Precious Metals Should Be Partners in Crisis Portfolio: Opinion

MAY 07, 2017 | Guest Author

Precious metals and cryptocurrency will likely benefit from the inherent flaws in our debt-based monetary system, but owning one type of asset shouldn’t deter anyone from investing in the other.

14961 | 3

Ban or Else: Indian Government Asks Citizens What to Do With Bitcoin

6 HOURS AGO | Shivdeep Dhaliwal

Indian citizens have until May 31, 2017, to tell their government what stance it should take on Bitcoin and other digital currencies.

8730 | 2

Bank Blockchain Pilot in India Sees Transactions Going From Weeks to Hours

MAY 18, 2017 | William Suberg

Several major consultancy firms have joined an Indian bank in piloting Blockchain trade transactions.

7400 | 1

Bitcoin $78 Mln Ransom Demand Hits India’s IT Giant

MAY 08, 2017 | William Suberg

Another case of fraud involving Bitcoin surfaces in India as Wipro receives a $78 mln ransom demand.

10066 | 1

Blockchain Platform Based in Singapore Reinvents Gift-Giving in India

MAY 19, 2017 | Shivdeep Dhaliwal

A new Blockchain-based applications will change the way you give gifts to your friends and family.

7704 | 1

OneCoin, Much Scam: 18 Seminar Organizers Arrested, $3 Mln Seized in OneCoin India Raids

APR 27, 2017 | William Suberg

OneCoin has suffered further bad publicity as police arrest ‘affiliates’ touting investment opportunities in Mumbai, India.

23610 | 1

WannaCry Could Spread to 70% of Indian ATMs

MAY 15, 2017 | William Suberg

Up to 70% of India’s ATMs could become prey for the WannaCry cyberattack currently plaguing the world’s computer systems.

10512

India's Zebpay Has More Mobile Users Than All Korean Bitcoin Apps Combined

MAY 17, 2017 | Joseph Young

Indian Bitcoin exchange and wallet provider Zebpay reached a major milestone of 500,000 mobile Android users, more than all mobile bitcoin user base in South Korea.

8241

Indian Bitcoin Exchange Bank Account Unblocked, KYC Now Obligatory

MAY 01, 2017 | William Suberg

The major Indian Bitcoin exchange Zebpay has increased its KYC provisions as police unfreeze a bank account used to sell stolen funds.

6988

Bitcoin Price Likely to Hit $3,500 This Year, Says Major Bitcoin Exchange Executive

MAY 16, 2017 | Joseph Young

Sandeep Goenka, the co-founder of Zebpay, one of India’s largest and leading bitcoin exchanges, believes that bitcoin price can reach $3,500 by the end of 2017.

28870

India May Recognize Bitcoin Before Summer And Tax It

APR 20, 2017 | Olusegun Ogundeji

Recommendations by a committee set up recently to look into digital currencies in India may come out in May, and it could be positive.

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