India

Exchanges

Wallet Provider Blockchain Partners With Indian Bitcoin Exchange

Blockchain, the provider of the world's most popular bitcoin wallet, has partnered with Indian cryptocurrency exchange Unocoin.

Markets  ·  7 September 2017
India

Indian State Partners to Build Public Sector Blockchain Applications

The Indian state of Andhra Pradesh has announced a new partnership with cybersecurity firm WISeKey to secure citizen data with blockchain tech.

Policy & regulation  ·  6 September 2017
India

Central Bank-Backed Group Plans Blockchain Platform Launch in India

Researchers in India supported by the country's central bank are planning to launch a new blockchain platform this year.

Business  ·  1 September 2017
Regulation

India Close to Finishing Work on Cryptocurrency Rule Proposals

India's government has reportedly completed work on a report that outlines possible steps for regulating cryptocurrencies.

Policy & regulation  ·  8 August 2017
India

Bitcoin Exchange Unocoin to Repay Users After Account Thefts

Users of Unocoin reported that their funds had been stolen over the weekend, prompting the India-based bitcoin exchange to temporarily close.

Business  ·  7 August 2017
Regulation

Indian Securities Regulator Reveals Plans to Study Blockchain

India's securities markets watchdog has announced that it will explore blockchain for potential applications to its regulatory oversight processes.

Policy & regulation  ·  3 August 2017
India

Indian State Officials to Weigh Policies for Public Sector Blockchain Use

Officials in Karnataka are planning an event on blockchain and governance in the near future.

Business  ·  27 July 2017
India

Indian IT Trade Association Sets up Blockchain Special Interest Group

A new special interest group has been formed in India to investigate and promote blockchain technology domestically.

Business  ·  20 July 2017
Ethereum

150 Members: Indian Government, Mastercard Join Enterprise Ethereum Alliance

A state government in India, Mastercard and Cisco are among 34 new members of the Enterprise Ethereum Alliance.

Business  ·  18 July 2017
Regulation

Report: Indian Government Considers Tax on Bitcoin Purchases

Local reports indicate that India may put in place a goods-and-services tax on bitcoin purchases.

Policy & regulation  ·  13 July 2017
India

Indian States Look to Launch Blockchain Land Registry Efforts

New details have emerged about some of the blockchain applications being pursed by state governments in India.

Policy & regulation  ·  27 June 2017
Regulation

India Inches Closer to Developing Cryptocurrency Rules

Government agencies in India are reportedly moving closer to developing regulations around cryptocurrencies.

Policy & regulation  ·  20 June 2017
India

Wanted: Police Seek Six OneCoin Promoters in India

India is looking to arrest six more people connected to the OneCoin digital currency scheme.

Markets  ·  13 June 2017
India

Indian Banks Select Microsoft As Exclusive Cloud Blockchain Provider

A group of India-based banks have struck a new strategic partnership with US tech giant Microsoft.

Business  ·  12 June 2017
India

India’s ‘BankChain’ Consortium Launches Blockchain KYC System

A blockchain consortium in India centered around banking applications has unveiled a new system for sharing information about customers.

Business  ·  30 May 2017