India News

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.

IBM And Major Banks Blockchain Partnership Reports First Live Pilot Transactions

APR 19, 2018 | Molly Jane Zuckerman

A Blockchain trade finance platform developed by IBM and other international banks has reported its first live pilot transactions

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Indian ICICI Bank Enlists 250 Corporates To Int’l Trade And Finance Blockchain Platform

APR 19, 2018 | Ana Alexandre

ICICI Bank, India’s largest private sector bank by consolidated assets, onboarded over 250 corporates to its Blockchain platform for trade finance transactions.

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Banks and the Crypto Industry: Asia

APR 18, 2018 | Christina Georacopoulos

What to expect for the future of banking and fintech

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Central Bank Of Kenya Warns Banks Against Dealing In Crypto

APR 13, 2018 | Molly Jane Zuckerman

The governor of Kenya’s central bank announced it had issued a circular to all banks, cautioning against crypto dealings.

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Indian Crypto Exchange Reports Loss Of $3.5 Mln In BTC, Blames Exec

APR 13, 2018 | Molly Jane Zuckerman

Indian Bitcoin exchange Coinsecure has seen the disappearance of around 438 BTC from their BTC wallet, claims insider job

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National Currency, Scam And Police Violence: What’s Going On With Crypto In India

APR 12, 2018 | Shivdeep Dhaliwal

India’s National government continues to make belligerent statement, not forgetting about taxation

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India: Police Officers Beat, Extorted 200 BTC From Businessman, Local Sources Say

APR 10, 2018 | Molly Jane Zuckerman

The police in the Indian state of Gujarat are investigating the alleged kidnapping and extortion of around $2 mln in BTC from a businessman

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Petition To Reverse Indian Central Bank’s Crypto Ban Gains 17,000 Signatures

APR 08, 2018 | Molly Jane Zuckerman

So far, 17,000 people have signed a public petition to protest the central bank of India’s ban on crypto-related accounts

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Crypto Markets Inching Upwards As BTC and ETH Break Previous Price Points

APR 08, 2018 | Molly Jane Zuckerman

Crypto markets remain in the green, as Bitcoin and Ethereum see small gains in their price with total market cap also increasing.

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Bitcoin, Ethereum Prices Remain Steady Despite ‘Crypto Ban’ From India’s Central Bank

APR 07, 2018 | Molly Jane Zuckerman

Bitcoin has fallen slightly below $7,000, and ETH remains close to $400, after a week of mixed news in the crypto ecosystem.

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Tim Draper Calls India’s Crypto Stance A “Huge Mistake,” Warns Of Potential Brain Drain

APR 07, 2018 | Molly Jane Zuckerman

Investor Tim Draper may have returned to the Indian markets, but he remains critical of the country’s less-than-welcoming attitude towards cryptocurrencies.

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Reserve Bank of India Considers Central Bank-Issued Digital Currency

APR 06, 2018 | Marie Huillet

The Reserve Bank of India is analyzing the feasibility of launching its own central bank-issued digital currency.

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India: Crypto ‘Scamsters’ Bhardwaj Brothers Arrested For Duping Investors Out Of $300 Mln

APR 06, 2018 | Helen Partz

Infamous Bitcoin evangelist Amit Bhardwaj and his brother were arrested by Indian authorities on charges of scamming investors of $300 mln.

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India’s Central Bank To Stop Dealing With All Crypto-Related Accounts, ‘Not Ban On Crypto’ Commenters Say

APR 05, 2018 | Molly Jane Zuckerman

India’s central bank will stop associations with all entities related to cryptocurrency, citing the “associated risks” like money laundering

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India’s HDFC Joins List Of Banks Banning Crypto Purchases Via Card

MAR 15, 2018 | Helen Partz

Major Indian private lender HDFC Bank followed J.P. Morgan and Citibank in banning of crypto-purchases with bank cards.

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Bitcoin, Ethereum Prices Remain Steady Despite ‘Crypto Ban’ From India’s Central Bank

APR 07, 2018 | Molly Jane Zuckerman

Bitcoin has fallen slightly below $7,000, and ETH remains close to $400, after a week of mixed news in the crypto ecosystem.

53019

Tim Draper Calls India’s Crypto Stance A “Huge Mistake,” Warns Of Potential Brain Drain

APR 07, 2018 | Molly Jane Zuckerman

Investor Tim Draper may have returned to the Indian markets, but he remains critical of the country’s less-than-welcoming attitude towards cryptocurrencies.

32005

Crypto Markets Inching Upwards As BTC and ETH Break Previous Price Points

APR 08, 2018 | Molly Jane Zuckerman

Crypto markets remain in the green, as Bitcoin and Ethereum see small gains in their price with total market cap also increasing.

31827

India’s Central Bank To Stop Dealing With All Crypto-Related Accounts, ‘Not Ban On Crypto’ Commenters Say

APR 05, 2018 | Molly Jane Zuckerman

India’s central bank will stop associations with all entities related to cryptocurrency, citing the “associated risks” like money laundering

31818

Banks and the Crypto Industry: Asia

APR 18, 2018 | Christina Georacopoulos

What to expect for the future of banking and fintech

21879

Petition To Reverse Indian Central Bank’s Crypto Ban Gains 17,000 Signatures

APR 08, 2018 | Molly Jane Zuckerman

So far, 17,000 people have signed a public petition to protest the central bank of India’s ban on crypto-related accounts

21759

India’s HDFC Joins List Of Banks Banning Crypto Purchases Via Card

MAR 15, 2018 | Helen Partz

Major Indian private lender HDFC Bank followed J.P. Morgan and Citibank in banning of crypto-purchases with bank cards.

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India: Crypto ‘Scamsters’ Bhardwaj Brothers Arrested For Duping Investors Out Of $300 Mln

APR 06, 2018 | Helen Partz

Infamous Bitcoin evangelist Amit Bhardwaj and his brother were arrested by Indian authorities on charges of scamming investors of $300 mln.

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IBM And Major Banks Blockchain Partnership Reports First Live Pilot Transactions

APR 19, 2018 | Molly Jane Zuckerman

A Blockchain trade finance platform developed by IBM and other international banks has reported its first live pilot transactions

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Reserve Bank of India Considers Central Bank-Issued Digital Currency

APR 06, 2018 | Marie Huillet

The Reserve Bank of India is analyzing the feasibility of launching its own central bank-issued digital currency.

18971

Indian Crypto Exchange Reports Loss Of $3.5 Mln In BTC, Blames Exec

APR 13, 2018 | Molly Jane Zuckerman

Indian Bitcoin exchange Coinsecure has seen the disappearance of around 438 BTC from their BTC wallet, claims insider job

18308

National Currency, Scam And Police Violence: What’s Going On With Crypto In India

APR 12, 2018 | Shivdeep Dhaliwal

India’s National government continues to make belligerent statement, not forgetting about taxation

17607

Central Bank Of Kenya Warns Banks Against Dealing In Crypto

APR 13, 2018 | Molly Jane Zuckerman

The governor of Kenya’s central bank announced it had issued a circular to all banks, cautioning against crypto dealings.

15895

India: Police Officers Beat, Extorted 200 BTC From Businessman, Local Sources Say

APR 10, 2018 | Molly Jane Zuckerman

The police in the Indian state of Gujarat are investigating the alleged kidnapping and extortion of around $2 mln in BTC from a businessman

14724

Indian ICICI Bank Enlists 250 Corporates To Int’l Trade And Finance Blockchain Platform

APR 19, 2018 | Ana Alexandre

ICICI Bank, India’s largest private sector bank by consolidated assets, onboarded over 250 corporates to its Blockchain platform for trade finance transactions.

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India’s HDFC Joins List Of Banks Banning Crypto Purchases Via Card

MAR 15, 2018 | Helen Partz

Major Indian private lender HDFC Bank followed J.P. Morgan and Citibank in banning of crypto-purchases with bank cards.

20525 | 6

India’s Central Bank To Stop Dealing With All Crypto-Related Accounts, ‘Not Ban On Crypto’ Commenters Say

APR 05, 2018 | Molly Jane Zuckerman

India’s central bank will stop associations with all entities related to cryptocurrency, citing the “associated risks” like money laundering

31818

Reserve Bank of India Considers Central Bank-Issued Digital Currency

APR 06, 2018 | Marie Huillet

The Reserve Bank of India is analyzing the feasibility of launching its own central bank-issued digital currency.

18971

India: Crypto ‘Scamsters’ Bhardwaj Brothers Arrested For Duping Investors Out Of $300 Mln

APR 06, 2018 | Helen Partz

Infamous Bitcoin evangelist Amit Bhardwaj and his brother were arrested by Indian authorities on charges of scamming investors of $300 mln.

19482

Bitcoin, Ethereum Prices Remain Steady Despite ‘Crypto Ban’ From India’s Central Bank

APR 07, 2018 | Molly Jane Zuckerman

Bitcoin has fallen slightly below $7,000, and ETH remains close to $400, after a week of mixed news in the crypto ecosystem.

53019

Tim Draper Calls India’s Crypto Stance A “Huge Mistake,” Warns Of Potential Brain Drain

APR 07, 2018 | Molly Jane Zuckerman

Investor Tim Draper may have returned to the Indian markets, but he remains critical of the country’s less-than-welcoming attitude towards cryptocurrencies.

32005

Petition To Reverse Indian Central Bank’s Crypto Ban Gains 17,000 Signatures

APR 08, 2018 | Molly Jane Zuckerman

So far, 17,000 people have signed a public petition to protest the central bank of India’s ban on crypto-related accounts

21759

Crypto Markets Inching Upwards As BTC and ETH Break Previous Price Points

APR 08, 2018 | Molly Jane Zuckerman

Crypto markets remain in the green, as Bitcoin and Ethereum see small gains in their price with total market cap also increasing.

31827

National Currency, Scam And Police Violence: What’s Going On With Crypto In India

APR 12, 2018 | Shivdeep Dhaliwal

India’s National government continues to make belligerent statement, not forgetting about taxation

17607

India: Police Officers Beat, Extorted 200 BTC From Businessman, Local Sources Say

APR 10, 2018 | Molly Jane Zuckerman

The police in the Indian state of Gujarat are investigating the alleged kidnapping and extortion of around $2 mln in BTC from a businessman

14724

Indian Crypto Exchange Reports Loss Of $3.5 Mln In BTC, Blames Exec

APR 13, 2018 | Molly Jane Zuckerman

Indian Bitcoin exchange Coinsecure has seen the disappearance of around 438 BTC from their BTC wallet, claims insider job

18308

Central Bank Of Kenya Warns Banks Against Dealing In Crypto

APR 13, 2018 | Molly Jane Zuckerman

The governor of Kenya’s central bank announced it had issued a circular to all banks, cautioning against crypto dealings.

15895

Banks and the Crypto Industry: Asia

APR 18, 2018 | Christina Georacopoulos

What to expect for the future of banking and fintech

21879

Indian ICICI Bank Enlists 250 Corporates To Int’l Trade And Finance Blockchain Platform

APR 19, 2018 | Ana Alexandre

ICICI Bank, India’s largest private sector bank by consolidated assets, onboarded over 250 corporates to its Blockchain platform for trade finance transactions.

14098

IBM And Major Banks Blockchain Partnership Reports First Live Pilot Transactions

APR 19, 2018 | Molly Jane Zuckerman

A Blockchain trade finance platform developed by IBM and other international banks has reported its first live pilot transactions

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