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Here are the top cryptocurrency news headlines from India this week:
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman clarifies that India’s Cryptocurrency Bill is not the same as the previous version: https://coincrunch.in/2021/11/30/new-crypto-bill-finance-minister/ ;
ASCI In Talks With Government Over Cryptocurrency Advertising: https://inc42.com/buzz/asci-in-talks-with-government-over-cryptocurrency-advertising/ ;
SEBI likely to regulate the crypto industry in India:...
Published 12/05/21
Here are the top cryptocurrency news headlines from India this week:
Crypto bill triggers frenzy in India;
Crypto funds rethinking strategy amidst an uncertain regulatory environment: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/tech-bytes/crypto-focused-funds-rejig-strategy-amid-talk-of-trading-ban/articleshow/87917340.cms ;
Many crypto firms may look to exit India amid possibility of ban:...
Published 11/28/21
Here are the top cryptocurrency news headlines this week:
Crypto market hits a new high of $3 trillion: https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-markets-tag-3t-combined-market-cap-for-first-time ;
Bitcoin Retreats From All-Time High, Ether Follows: coindesk.com/markets/2021/11/11/bitcoin-retreats-from-all-time-high-ether-follows/ ;
Indian government to meet crypto industry stakeholders: https://coincrunch.in/2021/11/11/parliamentary-committee-to-meet-crypto-players-of-india/ ;
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Published 11/13/21
Here are the top cryptocurrency news headlines from India this week:
New report reveals Indians have invested over $10 billion in cryptocurrencies: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/india-investment-crypto-exceeds-10bn-122549498.html ;
Indian exchanges commit to a self-regulatory code of conduct;
Paytm may offer crypto trading if India regulates the asset class:...
Published 11/07/21
Here are the top cryptocurrency news headlines from India this week:
India’s new legal framework for crypto likely to be ready by Budget 2022: https://www.businesstoday.in/crypto/story/law-to-regulate-cryptocurrencies-likely-by-budget-310439-2021-10-26 ;
India's New Cryptocurrency Law Coming by Budget 2022, Crypto Trading to be Allowed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBvcw9SzRHo&t=3s ;
Indian expats leveraging crypto to remit money:...
Published 10/31/21
Here are the top news headlines from the crypto industry this week:
Indian crypto exchanges see a jump in trading volumes: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/technology/indians-hike-crypto-holdings-as-market-soars/articleshow/87195952.cms ;
SEBI bars investment advisors from advising on crypto: https://inc42.com/buzz/sebi-prohibits-registered-investment-advisors-from-advising-on-crypto/ ;
Rishabh Pant becomes the latest celebrity to hop on to the NFT bandwagon:...
Published 10/24/21
Here are the top cryptocurrency news headlines from India this week:
New report says India has 10 crore crypto users: https://www.news18.com/news/tech/with-over-10-crore-users-india-has-highest-number-of-crypto-owners-in-world-report-4321997.html ;
How the 10 Crore Indians Holding Crypto is a Bogus Claim!: https://coincrunch.in/2021/10/13/how-the-10-crore-indians-holding-crypto-is-a-bogus-claim/ ;
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan to enter the NFT space:...
Published 10/17/21
Here are the top cryptocurrency news headlines from India this week:
Crypto exchanges overtaking stockbrokers in user base: https://www.livemint.com/market/cryptocurrency/crypto-exchanges-overtake-zerodha-in-user-base-11633675321727.html ;
Amitabh Bachchan Becomes Latest Celebrity to Join the Cryptocurrency Craze: https://gadgets.ndtv.com/cryptocurrency/news/amitabh-bachchan-coindcx-cryptocurrencies-growth-crypto-culture-india-2563148 ;
CoinSwitch Kuber onboards Ranveer Singh as its brand...
Published 10/10/21
Here are the top cryptocurrency news headlines from India this week:
IMF says crypto adoption can threaten financial stability in emerging markets: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2021/oct/01/imf-warns-of-global-risks-from-unregulated-cryptocurrency-boom ;
RSS-linked journal bats for crypto regulations in India: https://www.news18.com/news/business/rss-linked-journal-calls-for-regulation-of-cryptocurrency-in-india-4257092.html ;
Survey reveals 16% of urban India now owns...
Published 10/03/21
Here are the cryptocurrency news headlines from India this week:
FM Nirmala Sitharaman speaks on cryptocurrency again: https://www.hindustantimes.com/business/on-cryptocurrency-sitharaman-says-we-have-to-be-cautious-but-think-it-through-101632189095218.html ;
Finance Ministry reportedly forms committee to examine scope of crypto taxation: https://inc42.com/buzz/government-forms-panel-to-examine-scope-of-taxation-on-crypto-trade/ ;
NASSCOM report says crypto tech industry in India to reach...
Published 09/26/21
Here are the top cryptocurrency news headlines from India this week:
Indians using P2P to buy crypto as SBI reportedly blocks its UPI platform for exchanges: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/cryptocurrency/indians-continue-buying-cryptos-via-p2p-and-other-methods-even-after-upi-halt/articleshow/86311934.cms ;
State Bank of India Blocks Payments to Cryptocurrency Exchanges on UPI Platform: https://news.bitcoin.com/state-bank-of-india-blocks-payments-cryptocurrency-exchanges-upi/...
Published 09/19/21
Here are the top cryptocurrency news headlines from India this week:
RBI continues to have major concerns about cryptocurrencies: https://www.news18.com/news/business/how-bitcoin-will-help-indian-economy-rbi-guv-has-major-concerns-about-cryptocurrency-4186169.html ;
India will have a distinct regulatory approach to crypto:...
Published 09/12/21
Here are the top cryptocurrency news headlines from India this week:
Cryptocurrencies likely to be treated as a commodity in India: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/virtual-currencies-govt-plans-to-bring-a-bill-cryptos-to-be-treated-as-commodity/articleshow/85885645.cms ;
Indian Banks reportedly softening their stance on crypto:...
Published 09/05/21
Here are the top cryptocurrency news headlines from India this week:
India ranked sixth in DeFi adoption: https://blog.chainalysis.com/reports/2021-global-defi-adoption-index ;
RBI could begin CBDC trials by December: https://www.cnbc.com/2021/08/27/india-central-bank-rbi-digital-rupee-trials-could-begin-by-december.html ;
Bitcoin rally brings Indian investors back to crypto:...
Published 08/29/21
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Here are the top news headlines from India this week:
The wait for India’s Crypto Bill Continues: https://www.livemint.com/market/cryptocurrency/cryptocurrency-bill-awaiting-cabinet-approval-fm-sitharaman-11629125368539.html ;
News about Crypto Bill in India has been the same since July 2020: https://coincrunch.in/2021/08/19/fight-the-fud-crypto-bill-has-been-the-same-since-july-2020/ ;
India ranked second in global crypto adoption:...
Published 08/22/21
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Here are the top cryptocurrency news headlines from India this week:
CoinDCX becomes India’s first crypto exchange unicorn: https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/cryptocurrency/coindcx-becomes-indias-first-crypto-unicorn-raises-90-million-led-by-b-capital-7301371.html ;
Indian government not tracking environmental...
Published 08/15/21
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Here are the top cryptocurrency news headlines from India this week:
Ministry of Finance responds to questions about crypto in the Parliament: https://news.bitcoin.com/indian-government-cryptocurrency-trading-regulation-investor-protection/ ;
Five Reasons Indian regulators are shying away from regulation of crypto trading:...
Published 08/08/21
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Here are the top cryptocurrency news headlines from India this week:
CoinDCX exchange may become a unicorn soon: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/funding/coindcx-in-talks-to-raise-100-120-million/articleshow/84840176.cms ;
Equalisation levy on crypto exchanges in India will not apply to investors:...
Published 08/01/21
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Here are the top cryptocurrency news headlines from India this week:
RBI looks at CBDC as a way to counter cryptocurrencies: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/its-time-for-digital-currency-to-counter-crypto-says-rbi/articleshow/84662839.cms ;
Cashaa’s ambitious plans for crypto-friendly banking in India:...
Published 07/25/21
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Here are the top cryptocurrency news headlines from India this week:
Delhi High Court issues notice to set up guidelines for crypto ads: https://coincrunch.in/2021/07/14/delhi-hc-issues-notice-to-exchanges-centre-sebi-to-set-up-guidelines-for-crypto-ads-on-television/ ;
India’s Crypto Bill Will not be introduced in the Monsoon session of the Parliament:...
Published 07/18/21
Here are the top cryptocurrency news headlines from India this week:
Cabinet note on India’s new crypto bill now ready: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/plugging-gaps-in-gst-was-not-a-roving-expedition/article35070324.ece ;
Indian exchanges report trading slump: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/technology/crypto-exchanges-use-trading-lull-to-build-capacity-improve-systems/articleshow/84173761.cms ;
ICICI bank stops users from using the LRS route to invest in crypto...
Published 07/11/21
Here are the top cryptocurrency news headlines from India this week:
15 million Indians now investing in crypto: https://www.coindesk.com/india-bitcoin-crypto-investments-young-generation ;
Foreign crypto exchanges in India may have to pay 18% GST: https://www.businessinsider.in/cryptocurrency/news/foreign-crypto-exchanges-in-india-may-have-to-pay-18-gst-as-the-government-mulls-over-taxation/articleshow/84066450.cms ;
Indian cryptocurrency exchanges scrambling to secure permanent payment...
Published 07/04/21
Here are the top cryptocurrency news headlines from India this week:
India mulling a new crypto tax on foreign cryptocurrency exchange transactions: https://www.businessinsider.in/cryptocurrency/news/trading-on-crypto-exchanges-based-outside-of-india-may-get-more-expensive/articleshow/83747213.cms ;
What is Equalisation Levy: https://cleartax.in/s/equalisation-levy ;
India’s super rich get easier access to crypto:...
Published 06/27/21
Here are the top cryptocurrency news headlines from India this week:
Indian crypto industry continues to attract foreign funds even as Indian VCs stay away: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/technology/indias-crypto-industry-attracts-foreign-funds-but-local-investors-remain-wary/articleshow/83615324.cms ;
Rapper Raftaar becomes first mainstream Indian artist to accept crypto as performance fees:...
Published 06/20/21
Here are the top cryptocurrency news headlines from India this week:
India May Classify Bitcoin as an Asset Class Soon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_EKixDTy7FQ&t=18s ;
Kraken, Bitfinex and Kucoin Eye India Entry: https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2021/6/9/cryptocurrency-exchanges-explore-ways-to-enter-india ;
ED issues show-cause notice to crypto exchange WazirX’s directors Nischal Shetty and Sameer Mhatre:...
Published 06/13/21