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A popular Indian YouTuber’s gaming channel got hacked and scammers attempted to use the old Bitcoin giveaway trick to lure people. origin »
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Indian regulators prefer CBDCs over private cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, citing safety, inclusion, and tighter control, while leveraging blockchain benefits. The post Indian Regulators Advocate CBDC Over Bitcoin and Ethereum appeared first on BeInCrypto.
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By CCN: Dominant Indian tech lobby, NASSCOM, is pushing the Reserve Bank of India to be inclusive with cryptocurrencies like bitcoin in its regulatory sandbox to shape the future of the country’s fintech industry.
2019-5-17 11:01 | |
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As India still remains uncertain regarding its regulatory framework for digital currency operations, a number of high-profile fraud cases involving Bitcoin have come to light. Police authorities from the Indian State of Chandigarh recently arrested Amit Bharadwaj for his role in a multicrore Bitcoin scam, reports local publication The Indian Express.
2018-8-27 04:00 | |
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Bitconnect ceased all operations in Jan 2018 citing bad press, scrutiny by US regulators and distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks on its system. India Tightens the Noose in the Pursuit of Bitconnect Scammers According to a local media report, Indian authorities nabbed Divyesh Darji, the alleged Asian head of Bitconnect, on Aug 19 at New Delhi’s […] Bitconnect ICO Scam: Indian Police Nabs Key Accused was originally found on [blokt] - Blockchain, Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency News.
2018-8-24 15:14 | |
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Alleged India Bitconnect head, Divyesh Darji, was arrested this week at an airport in Delhi as he arrived from Dubai. He and conspirators are accused of bilking millions of dollars (Rs 88,000 crore) from Indian investors seeking to find financial refuge during the government’s demonetization campaign.
2018-8-20 21:40 | |
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Indian Police Dismantles Two Bitcoin Ponzi Schemes and Arrests Suspects Cryptocurrency and Bitcoin Ponzi schemes spread all over the world. This time, the Indian police was able to arrest two individuals that were involved in the ‘GainBitcoin’ Ponzi case.
2018-8-19 06:33 | |
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The Indian government previously planned to submit the proposal for crypto regulations in July. However, a senior official has revealed that the regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies in India has been delayed and will likely be ready by the year’s end.
2018-8-14 14:00 | |
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Exchange-escrowed trading directly between cryptocurrency buyers and sellers is growing in popularity in India following the crypto banking ban imposed by the country’s central bank. One local exchange, in particular, is seeing “tremendous” response from Indian traders for this service as “tens of thousands of new users have signed up” in a month.
2018-8-10 23:25 | |
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Some $3.2 billion worth of Bitcoin has been lost in India due to corruption and criminal activities, among them tax evasion and an alleged kidnapping.
2018-8-10 11:25 | |
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One of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in India, Zebpay, has enabled Trueusd (TUSD) trading, deposits and withdrawals. The dollar-pegged stablecoin is offered as an alternative to fiat trading which is problematic under the Indian central bank’s ban.
2018-8-7 20:45 | |
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ConsenSys, the Ethereum production studio based in the U. S. , launched ConsenSys Ventures last year selecting Kavita Gupta to run two funds of $50 million and $100 million.
2018-8-6 17:40 | |
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Indian cryptocurrency traders have been finding innovative new ways of trading in digital coins ever since the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) banned such coins in April. Even though the voices of concern raised within the crypto community gained attention, they fell on deaf ears of the legislature, which quickly dismissed their bid for survival.
2018-8-4 16:29 | |
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While India remains a no-go area for bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, Ripple Labs, the developer of XRP, is busy making inroads into the Asian nation, as per a report on August 2, 2018. Ripples Everywhere According to an FXStreet, the State Bank of India (SBI), the country’s institutional banking authority, is set to start facilitating instantaneous cross-border payment solutions with Ripple.
2018-8-4 14:00 | |
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Regulation Indian crypto traders have found some creative ways to trade cryptocurrencies, especially bitcoin, to circumvent the crypto banking ban imposed by the country’s central bank. Japan Confirms Entrance Into the Crypto Space Money Finds a Way Following the crypto banking ban by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) which went into effect last month, Indian
2018-8-3 07:45 | |
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Indian crypto traders have found some creative ways to trade cryptocurrencies, especially bitcoin, to circumvent the crypto banking ban imposed by the country’s central bank. The Reserve Bank of India has banned financial institutions from providing services to companies dealing in cryptocurrency.
2018-8-3 05:15 | |
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Following several announcements of plans for global expansion, this week crypto exchange Huobi has reportedly informed Indian users of its intentions to present them with a P2P platform that allows trading in Indian rupee.
2018-7-29 17:47 | |
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The Free Keene Project, a growing community of libertarians and cryptocurrency proponents, has announced the region now has a dentist, Indian restaurant, hair salon, and vape shop that accept cryptocurrencies.
2018-7-29 03:45 | |
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Huobi Announces Peer-to-Peer Exchange Is Going Live In India, Featuring Ethereum, Bitcoin, And Tether On the 26th July, Indian clients of Huobi OTC received an email announcing the launch of its new Peer-to-Peer based in India.
2018-7-27 22:23 | |
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If you thought blockchain events were all skinny men in dark, dusty rooms, think again. Coinsbanks is once more bringing luxury travel and blockchain together on Coinsbank’s third Blockchain Cruise from September 7-11th, 2018.
2018-7-27 20:30 | |
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The law commission established by the order of the Indian government has issued a report recognizing cryptocurrency as a means of payment. This is reportedly the first time that a body appointed by the government admitted cryptocurrencies have value and can be used in transactions.
2018-7-27 16:15 | |
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One of the largest card companies in the world, MasterCard, doesn’t view cryptocurrency as a medium of exchange. The CEO of MasterCard, Ajay Banga, spoke at the “New India Lecture” earlier this week.
2018-7-26 20:12 | |
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As we should all know by now, cryptocurrency in India is taking a bit of a hit. With the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) ruling against it and the supreme court looking likely to do the same thing, by the end of September cryptocurrency could seriously hit a dead-end in the country.
2018-7-26 16:30 | |
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“Deposits/Withdrawals Notice,” came the post title from popular Indian cryptocurrency exchange Unocoin this week. “As per orders from RBI,” the exchange explained, “bank INR withdrawals and INR Deposits have temporarily been disabled.
2018-7-24 10:30 | |
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The Indian government is expected to issue detailed cryptocurrency guidelines by September, a senior official from the country’s Ministry of Finance reportedly said. Consultations with all stakeholders including the central bank have already begun.
2018-7-23 17:35 | |
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India’s central bank told the country’s supreme court on Friday that “allowing dealings in cryptocurrencies like bitcoin would encourage illegal transactions. ” Other crypto petitions being heard include one asking the government to “take emergency steps to restrain the sale and purchase of illegal cryptocurrencies.
2018-7-22 02:34 | |
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Indian authorities are planning on utilizing blockchain technology to combat cases of corruption and property fraud. Amaravati city farmers and local landowners are worried that corruption is in play in the state’s land-pooling process as some have yet to receive compensation from the government for their bartered assets.
2018-7-21 14:59 | |
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Today is the day. Out of all the meetups, conferences, and hearings that we’ve seen regarding the future of money over the last year, IMHO none are as critical as the decision expected from India’s supreme court today.
2018-7-21 05:00 | |
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In a somewhat surprising twist, Amit Bhardwaj, the man behind the notorious Bitcoin Ponzi scheme, has pledged to pay back his victims in Indian rupees (INR) according to report on July 18, 2018. The Schemer’s Path Towards Prison Bhardwaj caught the attention of police and global media houses in April 2018, when the police arrested him for setting up an.
2018-7-20 19:00 | |
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India’s Supreme Court heard the petitions against the crypto banking ban by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) today. After hearing some arguments from both sides, the court decided to set another hearing date, allowing some of the regulators involved to respond to the petitions.
2018-7-21 17:15 | |
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India’s Supreme Court heard the petitions against the crypto banking ban by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) today. After hearing some arguments from both sides, the court decided to set another hearing date, allowing some of the regulators involved to respond to the petitions.
2018-7-20 17:15 | |
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Indian Hospital Data Encrypted by Hackers Who Demand Bitcoin Ransom One of India’s most prominent hospitals, which also happens to be located in the wealthiest city of Mumbai is the latest casualty of a ransomware attack.
2018-7-20 16:51 | |
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Amit Bhardwaj, the Ponzi scheme kingpin accused of scamming thousands by promising outlandish returns on investments in Bitcoins, has offered to pay back investors their initial investments in Indian rupees even as one of the country’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, Zebpay, has been roped in to help with the investigation. What Was Bharadwaj's Ponzi Scheme? Over […]
2018-7-20 13:06 | |
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News The alleged bitcoin Ponzi kingpin, Amit Bhardwaj, has reportedly offered to pay back the initial investments in Indian rupees to those who lost money through his scheme. However, victims want the current value of their cryptocurrencies, not the initial investments.
2018-7-19 07:46 | |
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The alleged bitcoin Ponzi kingpin, Amit Bhardwaj, has reportedly offered to pay back the initial investments in Indian rupees to those who lost money through his scheme. However, victims want the current value of their cryptocurrencies, not the initial investments.
2018-7-19 05:30 | |
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Two months into the investigation of the Bitcoin extortion in India, the Crime Investigation Department has arrested seven constables from Amreli district in connection with the case. Arrests Made The original complaint was made by Bhatt, a builder based in Surat, who alleged that the Amreli police had kidnapped him and his partner Paladiya, and extorted over Rs 9 crore.
2018-7-17 10:00 | |
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The Reserve Bank of India has justified its crypto banking ban to an industry group which has been trying to convince the central bank to ease crypto restrictions. In response, the central bank outlines key areas of concern and upholds its stance on crypto.
2018-7-14 19:50 | |
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Ripple, the third-ranked cryptocurrency by market capitalization, is looking to capture the Indian cryptocurrency market. The company has identified the country as a pivotal cog in the wheel in its quest to upstage Bitcoin.
2018-7-13 22:03 | |
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India’s central bank has responded to a representation about its crypto banking ban. The Supreme Court gave the central bank seven days to reply following a hearing last week of the petition by the Internet & Mobile Association of India against the ban.
2018-7-12 00:40 | |
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Ripple, the third-ranked cryptocurrency by market capitalization, is looking to capture the Indian cryptocurrency market. The company has identified the country as a pivotal cog in the wheel in its quest to upstage Bitcoin.
2018-7-12 20:35 | |
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A special investigations unit has been set up in the Indian state of Maharashtra where there is a rise in bitcoin-related scams. The unit will take over the investigation of all cases relating to cryptocurrency in the state that are currently handled by various police departments.
2018-7-11 16:35 | |
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The Indian cryptocurrency sector has been devoid of all banking resources as directed by the country’s central bank, The Reserve Bank of India, since Friday, July 6. A four-month long legal fight, low volumes, falling crypto prices and, now, the lack of banking is testing the foundation of this sector.
2018-7-9 15:59 | |
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Indian cryptocurrency exchanges are forging ahead with their solutions to the crypto banking ban imposed by the country’s central bank. A growing number of exchanges have stopped fiat support as they ramp up peer-to-peer and crypto-to-crypto trading.
2018-7-9 15:53 | |
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Another day, another crypto-related scam. This time it’s in India, where members of the nation’s congress have demanded a Supreme Court-monitored investigation into a “mega Bitcoin scam.” Calls for the probe are led by senior congressional leader Shaktisinh Gohil, who accuses the top leadership of the country’s largest political party, the Bharatiya Janata Party, of […]
2018-7-8 19:00 | |
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Koinex, one of the popular Indian exchanges supporting several cryptocurrencies in its platform recently posted a tweet on its official handle, asking the Indian users their opinions and plans for their crypto-investments.
2018-7-8 13:48 | |
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Indian police are reportedly facing a challenge of how to liquidate cryptocurrencies they seized since the country’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), has banned banks from providing services to crypto exchanges.
2018-7-8 23:40 | |
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On the backdrop of recent developments concerning the status and the future of cryptocurrencies in India, Bitcoin has been dragged into a political scandal between the country’s two major parties.
2018-7-7 15:15 | |
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Indian National Congress, the opposition party of India has allegedly accused a top official from the Bharatiya Janata Party [BJP], the ruling government of participating in an INR 5 crore ‘Bitcoin scam’.
2018-7-7 11:09 | |
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India’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Under Heat, as Opposing Party Urges Investigation into ‘Mega Bitcoin Scam’ India’s prevalent news outlet, the Hindu, reported that a member of the Indian National Congress (INC), Shaktisinh Gohil suspects a ‘mega scam’ involving bitcoins.
2018-7-6 19:58 | |
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The Congress, today, has alleged that the political BJP hierarchy in Gujarat are involved in a massive black money to bitcoin conversion of over Rs 5000 crores. The party, through its spokesperson Shaktisinh Gohil, has demanded a judicial probe into matters immediately.
2018-7-6 11:14 | |
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A girlfriend of the British man accidentally threw away his hard disk with roughly 8,000 bitcoins on it in 2013. The years of legal battle for the right to retrieve the disk from the waste dump resulted in nothing. These…
Hyperliquid Labs, the team behind HYPE’s $28 billion FDV token, refuted claims that North Korean hackers had infiltrated its layer-1 protocol.
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According to Jeff Lunglhofer, Coinbase’s chief information security officer, social engineering scams are currently the biggest threat to crypto users and holders. Lunglhofer spoke to crypto.news in an interview about the rise of such scams, which are a threat to…