Binance has acquired the well-known Indian crypto exchange WazirX, bringing easier cryptocurrency access to a population of over one billion.
India News
India, or Republic of India, is a federal state in South Asia. It is the second-largest country by population after China and the seventh-largest by territory in the world. India has a developing mixed economy, which is the world’s sixth largest in terms of nominal GDP. In India, cryptocurrency payments are becoming more and more popular among its citizens. Currently, the government is developing regulations for operations related to virtual currencies. It is aimed to protect investors and users, prevent money laundering, control the taxation of transactions, etc. Besides that, according to the Indian Minister of Finance, the authorities are concerned about digital currencies’ volatility and anonymity and are considering banning all payments in cryptocurrency. Nevertheless, the future of using cryptocurrency in India remains uncertain.
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by Thomas Simms
All the latest from BlockShow Asia 2019, including mixed messages on crypto regulation and hard truths about token prices.
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A peek at the Reserve Bank of India’s views on cryptocurrency regulation and its exploration of central bank digital currencies.
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by Helen Partz
The Indian government will not be considering a crypto-related draft bill during the winter session of Parliament as was previously planned.
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by Joeri Cant
The creation of a new cryptocurrency for BRICS member nations was discussed at the 11th annual BRICS Summit 2019.
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Australian blockchain energy firm Power Ledger and BSES Rajdhani Power Limited have successfully conducted a peer-to-peer solar power trading trial in India.
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In comments to the media, the venture capitalist appealed to India’s government to rethink its desire to outlaw Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies.
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India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh says the technology underpinning cryptocurrencies will remain a key part of the defence, along with other innovations.
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by Joeri Cant
The South Indian state of Tamil Nadu is reportedly working on a state-level policy for blockchain technology and artificial intelligence.
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by Helen Partz
Following a giveaway announcement in September, Alistair Milne gives away Bitcoin instead of a $2,600 Denarium gold bar.
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A group of students from an Indian university has created a blockchain-based voting system that enables the electorate to vote online.
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said that India — like many others, in his view — is showing a high degree of caution in regard to Facebook’s Libra.
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by Helen Partz
Samsung SDS announced a joint initiative to launch a new blockchain traceability solution based on Nexledger.
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The Supreme Court of India has postponed a hearing on the Reserve Bank of India’s circular banning banks from rendering services to crypto-related businesses.
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by Joeri Cant
United States retail giant Walmart will use blockchain technology to track its Indian-sourced shrimp.
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