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.

WannaCry Aftermath: IoT Gets Blockchain Security Consortium

AUG 15, 2017 | William Suberg

WannaCry’s effects have given rise to a dedicated consortium for IoT security, based in London and India.

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India Completes Draft Proposal for Cryptocurrency Regulations

AUG 11, 2017 | Joshua Althauser

India has already finalized as of early August 2017 the draft proposal recommending how to regulate the use of digital currencies in the country effectively.

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Unocoin: Unauthorized Spending Was Not ‘Server Compromise’

AUG 07, 2017 | William Suberg

Unocoin has said its servers were “not compromised” after unauthorized transactions made it shut down access to user accounts.

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India’s Finance Ministry Panel Recommends Government Discourage Use of Digital Currencies

AUG 07, 2017 | Joshua Althauser

India’s finance ministry panel urges the government to regulate and discourage the use of digital currencies in the country.

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Ernst & Young Hosts Blockchain Hackathon in India

JUL 30, 2017 | Joshua Althauser

EY held its first Blockchain Hackathon at the Bombay Stock Exchange in Mumbai, India from July 28 to 30 to explore further applications of Blockchain globally.

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India’s Karnataka State Plans to Regulate Blockchain in Public Sector

JUL 29, 2017 | Joshua Althauser

Government in Karnataka State scheduled a seminar on Blockchain and Bitcoin. The move may result in the enactment of new laws for the digital currency market.

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Bitcoin Operator Coinsecure Heats Up Indian Bitcoin Competition With $1 Mln Investment Bid

JUL 20, 2017 | William Suberg

Indian multi service Coinsecure is $200,000 better off as its fundraising round gathers speed.

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Bitcoin To Be Taxed Like Gold In India

JUL 14, 2017 | Darryn Pollock

India is trying to figure out how to handle Bitcoin and currently a goods-and-service tax appears a likely outcome as a compromise to banning it.

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Reserve Bank of India Сlosely Watching Transactions With Cryptocurrencies

JUL 14, 2017 | Jacob J

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is keeping a close watch on transactions involving cryptocurrencies, says RBI Governor Urjit Patel to Parliamentary Panel.

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OneCoin IS Much Ponzi: Indian Police Chief Confirms ‘Clear Ponzi Scheme’

JUL 12, 2017 | William Suberg

OneCoin has officially earned its reputation as a ‘Ponzi scheme’ after police had said the company’s profile was “clear.”

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Blockchain For Insurance Debuted By India’s Bajaj Allianz

JUL 10, 2017 | William Suberg

India’s latest Blockchain experiment is targeting insurance as Bajaj Allianz launches two new products.

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Holidaymakers Turn to Bitcoin to Beat Beach Inflation

JUL 07, 2017 | Lisa Froelings

As holidaymakers and consumers seek better value for money, many have turned to cryptocurrencies to protect themselves from further effects of inflation and get better value for their money.

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India, Cash and Blockchain: Digital Payments Set to Surge in 2017

JUL 05, 2017 | William Suberg

Cash reforms in India could lead to a digital payments revolution in the country this year, data shows.

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Bitcoin Currency Of Choice For Scams And Kidnappings in India

JUL 03, 2017 | William Suberg

Bitcoin’s use in illicit activities in India continues after kidnappers and a multimillion-dollar Ponzi scheme fall to police.

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India: Top Ministerial Meeting On Bitcoin Draws Blank

JUN 29, 2017 | William Suberg

A meeting of several top government ministers in India has resulted in no action being taken on Bitcoin.

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Bitcoin Currency Of Choice For Scams And Kidnappings in India

JUL 03, 2017 | William Suberg

Bitcoin’s use in illicit activities in India continues after kidnappers and a multimillion-dollar Ponzi scheme fall to police.

19067 | 10

India’s Finance Ministry Panel Recommends Government Discourage Use of Digital Currencies

AUG 07, 2017 | Joshua Althauser

India’s finance ministry panel urges the government to regulate and discourage the use of digital currencies in the country.

17133 | 5

Bitcoin Operator Coinsecure Heats Up Indian Bitcoin Competition With $1 Mln Investment Bid

JUL 20, 2017 | William Suberg

Indian multi service Coinsecure is $200,000 better off as its fundraising round gathers speed.

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OneCoin IS Much Ponzi: Indian Police Chief Confirms ‘Clear Ponzi Scheme’

JUL 12, 2017 | William Suberg

OneCoin has officially earned its reputation as a ‘Ponzi scheme’ after police had said the company’s profile was “clear.”

13858 | 11

India Completes Draft Proposal for Cryptocurrency Regulations

AUG 11, 2017 | Joshua Althauser

India has already finalized as of early August 2017 the draft proposal recommending how to regulate the use of digital currencies in the country effectively.

13735 | 2

Blockchain For Insurance Debuted By India’s Bajaj Allianz

JUL 10, 2017 | William Suberg

India’s latest Blockchain experiment is targeting insurance as Bajaj Allianz launches two new products.

12984

India, Cash and Blockchain: Digital Payments Set to Surge in 2017

JUL 05, 2017 | William Suberg

Cash reforms in India could lead to a digital payments revolution in the country this year, data shows.

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Bitcoin To Be Taxed Like Gold In India

JUL 14, 2017 | Darryn Pollock

India is trying to figure out how to handle Bitcoin and currently a goods-and-service tax appears a likely outcome as a compromise to banning it.

11379 | 6

Holidaymakers Turn to Bitcoin to Beat Beach Inflation

JUL 07, 2017 | Lisa Froelings

As holidaymakers and consumers seek better value for money, many have turned to cryptocurrencies to protect themselves from further effects of inflation and get better value for their money.

10458 | 4

WannaCry Aftermath: IoT Gets Blockchain Security Consortium

AUG 15, 2017 | William Suberg

WannaCry’s effects have given rise to a dedicated consortium for IoT security, based in London and India.

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Ernst & Young Hosts Blockchain Hackathon in India

JUL 30, 2017 | Joshua Althauser

EY held its first Blockchain Hackathon at the Bombay Stock Exchange in Mumbai, India from July 28 to 30 to explore further applications of Blockchain globally.

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India: Top Ministerial Meeting On Bitcoin Draws Blank

JUN 29, 2017 | William Suberg

A meeting of several top government ministers in India has resulted in no action being taken on Bitcoin.

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Reserve Bank of India Сlosely Watching Transactions With Cryptocurrencies

JUL 14, 2017 | Jacob J

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is keeping a close watch on transactions involving cryptocurrencies, says RBI Governor Urjit Patel to Parliamentary Panel.

8289 | 1

Unocoin: Unauthorized Spending Was Not ‘Server Compromise’

AUG 07, 2017 | William Suberg

Unocoin has said its servers were “not compromised” after unauthorized transactions made it shut down access to user accounts.

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India’s Karnataka State Plans to Regulate Blockchain in Public Sector

JUL 29, 2017 | Joshua Althauser

Government in Karnataka State scheduled a seminar on Blockchain and Bitcoin. The move may result in the enactment of new laws for the digital currency market.

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OneCoin IS Much Ponzi: Indian Police Chief Confirms ‘Clear Ponzi Scheme’

JUL 12, 2017 | William Suberg

OneCoin has officially earned its reputation as a ‘Ponzi scheme’ after police had said the company’s profile was “clear.”

13858 | 11

Bitcoin Currency Of Choice For Scams And Kidnappings in India

JUL 03, 2017 | William Suberg

Bitcoin’s use in illicit activities in India continues after kidnappers and a multimillion-dollar Ponzi scheme fall to police.

19067 | 10

Bitcoin To Be Taxed Like Gold In India

JUL 14, 2017 | Darryn Pollock

India is trying to figure out how to handle Bitcoin and currently a goods-and-service tax appears a likely outcome as a compromise to banning it.

11379 | 6

India’s Finance Ministry Panel Recommends Government Discourage Use of Digital Currencies

AUG 07, 2017 | Joshua Althauser

India’s finance ministry panel urges the government to regulate and discourage the use of digital currencies in the country.

17133 | 5

Holidaymakers Turn to Bitcoin to Beat Beach Inflation

JUL 07, 2017 | Lisa Froelings

As holidaymakers and consumers seek better value for money, many have turned to cryptocurrencies to protect themselves from further effects of inflation and get better value for their money.

10458 | 4

India Completes Draft Proposal for Cryptocurrency Regulations

AUG 11, 2017 | Joshua Althauser

India has already finalized as of early August 2017 the draft proposal recommending how to regulate the use of digital currencies in the country effectively.

13735 | 2

Reserve Bank of India Сlosely Watching Transactions With Cryptocurrencies

JUL 14, 2017 | Jacob J

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is keeping a close watch on transactions involving cryptocurrencies, says RBI Governor Urjit Patel to Parliamentary Panel.

8289 | 1

India: Top Ministerial Meeting On Bitcoin Draws Blank

JUN 29, 2017 | William Suberg

A meeting of several top government ministers in India has resulted in no action being taken on Bitcoin.

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India, Cash and Blockchain: Digital Payments Set to Surge in 2017

JUL 05, 2017 | William Suberg

Cash reforms in India could lead to a digital payments revolution in the country this year, data shows.

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Blockchain For Insurance Debuted By India’s Bajaj Allianz

JUL 10, 2017 | William Suberg

India’s latest Blockchain experiment is targeting insurance as Bajaj Allianz launches two new products.

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Bitcoin Operator Coinsecure Heats Up Indian Bitcoin Competition With $1 Mln Investment Bid

JUL 20, 2017 | William Suberg

Indian multi service Coinsecure is $200,000 better off as its fundraising round gathers speed.

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India’s Karnataka State Plans to Regulate Blockchain in Public Sector

JUL 29, 2017 | Joshua Althauser

Government in Karnataka State scheduled a seminar on Blockchain and Bitcoin. The move may result in the enactment of new laws for the digital currency market.

3687

Ernst & Young Hosts Blockchain Hackathon in India

JUL 30, 2017 | Joshua Althauser

EY held its first Blockchain Hackathon at the Bombay Stock Exchange in Mumbai, India from July 28 to 30 to explore further applications of Blockchain globally.

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Unocoin: Unauthorized Spending Was Not ‘Server Compromise’

AUG 07, 2017 | William Suberg

Unocoin has said its servers were “not compromised” after unauthorized transactions made it shut down access to user accounts.

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WannaCry Aftermath: IoT Gets Blockchain Security Consortium

AUG 15, 2017 | William Suberg

WannaCry’s effects have given rise to a dedicated consortium for IoT security, based in London and India.

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