India

Crime

Indian Police to Get Special Training to Spot Crypto Scams

A new training session seeks to create "domain expertise" for cryptocurrency related crimes.

Markets  ·  8 July 2019
Exchanges

Another Indian Crypto Exchange Shuts Down Blaming Banking Ban

Regulatory uncertainty ushered in by India's central bank appears to have brought about the demise of the cryptocurrency exchange Koinex.

Policy & regulation  ·  27 June 2019
India

Libra Could Be Unbalanced by Indian Crypto Laws

Facebook reportedly has not filed an application with the RBI, which seeks to ban cryptocurrencies.

Markets  ·  20 June 2019
India

Reserve Bank of India Denies Involvement in Draft Bill to Ban Cryptocurrencies

India is embroiled in rumors of a cryptocurrency ban that would have made cryptocurrency mining, trading, and ownership illegal.

Markets  ·  7 June 2019
Crime

BitConnect Promoter Wanted Over Another Alleged Crypto Scam

A promoter of the now-shuttered crypto fraud BitConnect has again been charged over a different claimed cryptocurrency scam.

Policy & regulation  ·  4 June 2019
Regulation

Indian Government Again Discussing Ban on Cryptocurrencies: Report

The government of India is said to be renewing its efforts to completely outlaw public cryptocurrencies, according to The Economic Times.

Policy & regulation  ·  26 April 2019
India

India’s National Payments Corporation Wants to Build a Blockchain Solution

The bank consortium-owned organization supported by the central bank is seeking bids for the creation of a blockchain solution for digital payments.

Business  ·  15 April 2019
Exchanges

Indian Hospital Releases Details About QuadrigaCX CEO’s Death

Private hospital Fortis Escorts has released details of the death of Gerald Cotten, CEO of Canadian cryptocurrency exchange QuadrigaCX.

Markets  ·  7 February 2019
Crypto Exchange

Government Death Certificate Says QuadrigaCX CEO Died in India

An Indian government-issued death certificate corroborates the passing of QuadrigaCX CEO Gerald Cotten in early December.

Markets  ·  5 February 2019
Regulation

India May Legalize Cryptos But Under ‘Strong’ Rules: Report

The Indian government could possibly legalize cryptocurrencies, but with tough terms and conditions attached, a news report suggests.

Policy & regulation  ·  26 December 2018
India

Indian State to Boost Local Blockchain Ecosystem With Mentorships, Events

The Indian state of Andhra Pradesh plans to support blockchain startups in the state in partnership with Eleven01.

Markets  ·  5 December 2018
India

Firm Owned by India’s Richest Man Turns to Blockchain for Trade Finance

Reliance Industries – owned by India's richest person, Mukesh Ambani – has used blockchain to conduct its first trade finance transaction.

Business  ·  5 November 2018
Regulation

Indian Officials Met to Discuss Possible Ban on ‘Private Cryptocurrencies’

The Indian government is considering imposing a ban on what it calls "private cryptocurrencies," according to an official release.

Policy & regulation  ·  31 October 2018
Exchanges

India Supreme Court Seeks Government Opinion on Crypto Within 2 Weeks

The Supreme Court of India has asked the government to give its view on cryptocurrencies, amid fallout from a ruling by the central bank in April.

Policy & regulation  ·  26 October 2018
Exchanges

Indian Police Seize ATM Run By Crypto Exchange Unocoin

Police in the Indian city of Bangalore have seized an ATM just weeks after it was set up by crypto exchange Unocoin.

Policy & regulation  ·  24 October 2018