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.

Suddenly, Bitcoin to Be Officially Legal in India

JUN 20, 2017 | Joseph Young

CNBC revealed that the Indian government committee has ruled in favor of regulating bitcoin on June 20.

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Bitcoin Trial Sees No Customers, Millionaire Says Cash is Enough: India

JUN 19, 2017 | William Suberg

Bitcoin usage on the ground in India in no way reflects the online reality, early adopters have said.

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India Hits 10 Percent Of Global Monthly Bitcoin/Dollar Trades

JUN 16, 2017 | William Suberg

10% of the USD-BTC trading market fell to India over the past month, the latest data shows.

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Indian Bitcoin Exchange User Loses $1,860 In Apparent “Instant Hack”

JUN 08, 2017 | William Suberg

A user purchasing Bitcoin on Indian exchange Unocoin has reported hackers immediately stole the majority of his funds.

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BankChain Sees India Start Sharing AML/KYC Data

MAY 30, 2017 | William Suberg

The first results of India’s BankChain Blockchain initiative will see consumer KYC and AML data shared between members.

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India Local Politicians Criticize Government’s War On Cash, Bitcoin

MAY 29, 2017 | William Suberg

Distrust of the Indian government’s war on cash has spread to political circles, along with continued worries over Bitcoin.

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Bitcoin Demand Explodes in India, Overwhelmed Exchanges Put Limits on Purchases

MAY 26, 2017 | Jacob J

In India, with thousands of new users flocking to Bitcoin every day, exchanges have been overwhelmed. Zebpay introduced a daily limit of $780 on Bitcoin purchases.

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

MAY 24, 2017 | 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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Suddenly, Bitcoin to Be Officially Legal in India

JUN 20, 2017 | Joseph Young

CNBC revealed that the Indian government committee has ruled in favor of regulating bitcoin on June 20.

96599 | 31

Bitcoin Demand Explodes in India, Overwhelmed Exchanges Put Limits on Purchases

MAY 26, 2017 | Jacob J

In India, with thousands of new users flocking to Bitcoin every day, exchanges have been overwhelmed. Zebpay introduced a daily limit of $780 on Bitcoin purchases.

44696 | 2

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

MAY 24, 2017 | Shivdeep Dhaliwal

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

33976 | 10

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.

30559 | 1

Bitcoin Trial Sees No Customers, Millionaire Says Cash is Enough: India

JUN 19, 2017 | William Suberg

Bitcoin usage on the ground in India in no way reflects the online reality, early adopters have said.

24152 | 15

India Hits 10 Percent Of Global Monthly Bitcoin/Dollar Trades

JUN 16, 2017 | William Suberg

10% of the USD-BTC trading market fell to India over the past month, the latest data shows.

21736 | 1

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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India Local Politicians Criticize Government’s War On Cash, Bitcoin

MAY 29, 2017 | William Suberg

Distrust of the Indian government’s war on cash has spread to political circles, along with continued worries over Bitcoin.

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Indian Bitcoin Exchange User Loses $1,860 In Apparent “Instant Hack”

JUN 08, 2017 | William Suberg

A user purchasing Bitcoin on Indian exchange Unocoin has reported hackers immediately stole the majority of his funds.

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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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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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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.

8018 | 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.

7647 | 1

BankChain Sees India Start Sharing AML/KYC Data

MAY 30, 2017 | William Suberg

The first results of India’s BankChain Blockchain initiative will see consumer KYC and AML data shared between members.

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Suddenly, Bitcoin to Be Officially Legal in India

JUN 20, 2017 | Joseph Young

CNBC revealed that the Indian government committee has ruled in favor of regulating bitcoin on June 20.

96599 | 31

Bitcoin Trial Sees No Customers, Millionaire Says Cash is Enough: India

JUN 19, 2017 | William Suberg

Bitcoin usage on the ground in India in no way reflects the online reality, early adopters have said.

24152 | 15

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

MAY 24, 2017 | Shivdeep Dhaliwal

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

33976 | 10

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.

15250 | 3

India Local Politicians Criticize Government’s War On Cash, Bitcoin

MAY 29, 2017 | William Suberg

Distrust of the Indian government’s war on cash has spread to political circles, along with continued worries over Bitcoin.

14433 | 3

Bitcoin Demand Explodes in India, Overwhelmed Exchanges Put Limits on Purchases

MAY 26, 2017 | Jacob J

In India, with thousands of new users flocking to Bitcoin every day, exchanges have been overwhelmed. Zebpay introduced a daily limit of $780 on Bitcoin purchases.

44696 | 2

India Hits 10 Percent Of Global Monthly Bitcoin/Dollar Trades

JUN 16, 2017 | William Suberg

10% of the USD-BTC trading market fell to India over the past month, the latest data shows.

21736 | 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.

8018 | 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.

7647 | 1

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.

30559 | 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.

10099 | 1

Indian Bitcoin Exchange User Loses $1,860 In Apparent “Instant Hack”

JUN 08, 2017 | William Suberg

A user purchasing Bitcoin on Indian exchange Unocoin has reported hackers immediately stole the majority of his funds.

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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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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.

10698

BankChain Sees India Start Sharing AML/KYC Data

MAY 30, 2017 | William Suberg

The first results of India’s BankChain Blockchain initiative will see consumer KYC and AML data shared between members.

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