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6 revelations I had during the Oppo Reno 2’s European launch
Ah, Oppo. The Chinese company is one of the world’s biggest phone manufacturers, yet — outside of tech circles — it remains widely unknown in Europe. But things are changing. Oppo now operates in 13 European countries, and is moving into Germany, Belgium, Portugal, and Ukraine this year. дальше »
2019-10-17 13:08 | |
Android stalker app cases increase by 373% in 2019
Stalkware apps — software used to spy on users’ messages, call information, and GPS locations — have increased a staggering 373 percent during the first eight months of 2019 when compared to the same period the year before. дальше »
2019-10-7 12:00 | |
Indian high court orders Facebook to name activists behind #MeToo testimonial account
One year ago in India’s capital, New Delhi, the #MeToo movement started to pick up pace as hundreds of sexual harassment and abuse survivors anonymously shared their experiences online. Many of these testimonials were published by anonymous social media accounts to protect survivors’ identity, and safely raise awareness of the realities of sexual assault in India. дальше »
2019-10-4 12:41 | |
Canada’s Revenue Agency is now curious about defunct crypto exchange QuadrigaCX’s tax returns
Canada’s Revenue Agency is now looking into the corporate tax returns submitted by QuadrigaCX, the troubled cryptocurrency which collapsed earlier this year, taking approximately $134 million of users’ funds with it. дальше »
2019-9-17 14:35 | |
Google’s bringing its Kormo app for entry-level job searches to India
Google is looking to bring its Kormo app to India to capture the job market scene in India. According to the Economic Times, the internet giant has been conducting multiple pilots with special focus on “how entry level hirings were made in various sectors. дальше »
2019-9-16 09:55 | |
Band Protocol hosting token sale with Binance Launchpad
Band Protocol hosting token sale with Binance Launchpad - CryptoNinjas Binance Launchpad, Binance’s token launch platform for blockchain projects, has announced support for its ninth project of the year, Band Protocol. дальше »
2019-9-10 12:15 | |
Indian court rejects the idea of linking social media accounts with IDs
Earlier this week, The Madras High Court in India ruled against any possibility of linking Aadhaar or any government ID with social media accounts. Justice S. Manikumar, said linking Aadhaar to emails or accounts would violate the original ruling from the Supreme Court which allows the IDs use only for government welfare schemes. дальше »
2019-8-23 15:51 | |
Motorola launches a $195 phone with a GoPro-like wide-angle action cam
Motorola launched its One Action phone in India today, with a dedicated wide-angle action camera. The brand, which once dominated India‘s mid-range segment with its G series of phones, has only just launched its third phone for the year in the country. дальше »
2019-8-23 11:29 | |
Indian Bitconnect Dev Arrested for Promoting Shi**y Multi-Billion Scam
A web developer for one of cryptocurrency’s biggest scams has been arrested. Dhaval Mavani, who developed Bitconnect’s website was apprehended in New Delhi after being deported from Abu Dhabi. A warrant for his arrest was issued last year in August, per the Times of India. дальше »
2019-7-31 12:41 | |
India to seek EU’s approval on GDPR compliance for ‘adequacy’ status
The Economic Times reports that India is gearing up to seek ‘adequacy’ status with the European Union‘s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), a set of privacy laws adopted by the region in 2016 and enforced from last year. дальше »
2019-7-30 09:57 | |
India doesn’t want WhatsApp sharing your payment data with Facebook
Even as WhatsApp readies to launch its mobile payment service in India later this year, the government is concerned about its privacy and security ramifications. “Indian authorities are concerned that WhatsApp‘s payment service might share user data with group companies Facebook and Instagram, compromising the security, privacy and non-commercial information of its subscribers,” according to a report from the Economic Times. дальше »
2019-7-26 09:40 | |
WhatsApp Pay will officially launch by the end of the year in India
WhatsApp’s payment program has been stuck in the testing phase in India for quite a while now. But, the wait might finally be over. The company‘s global head, Will Cathcart, said the UPI-based payment service will officially launch in the country by the end of 2019. дальше »
2019-7-25 15:48 | |
Netflix launches its $3/month mobile-only subscription in India
At an event in New Delhi, India, today, Netflix launched its new mobile-only subscription tier for users in the country at Rs. 199 ($2. 88) per month. The plan is valid for one concurrent stream and will work with Android and iOS tablets. дальше »
2019-7-24 10:12 | |
How to watch India’s Chandrayaan-2 lunar mission launch live
Events celebrating the 50th year of Apollo 11 Moon landing are underway, but India is gearing up for its own second mission to the moon. Dubbed Chandrayaan-2, the lunar mission was originally scheduled for last Monday, but a technical snag resulted in it being aborted an hour before take-off. дальше »
2019-7-22 10:16 | |
Netflix confirms it’ll launch a cheaper mobile-only subscription in India this year
In a letter to shareholders, Netflix‘s CEO, Reed Hastings, confirmed today that the company will launch a cheaper mobile-only subscription plan in India soon. In March, Netflix affirmed it’s testing a $3. дальше »
2019-7-18 08:52 | |
Xiaomi’s Redmi K20 Pro will have 3 rear cameras and no notch, for only $400
After last year’s Poco F1, Xiaomi is once again gunning for the top spot in the affordable premium smartphone ($400-$700) segment in India – which is currently held by OnePlus. It’s hitting back with the new Redmi K20 Pro, which features top-of-the-line specs, a pop-up selfie camera, a rear triple-camera set up, and a competitive price: Rs 27,999 ($406). дальше »
2019-7-17 14:13 | |
No Bitcoin Regulation Talk in India’s Union Budget 2019; Good News?
India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the country’s Union Budget for 2019-2020, and there was no mention of Bitcoin or cryptocurrency regulation. Some crypto watchers interpret it as a positive sign. дальше »
2019-7-8 17:00 | |
India claims its Aadhaar push is for the ‘good’ of people despite serious privacy concerns
Last year, India’s top court ruled that the central government’s national identification system – Aadhaar – doesn’t violate the privacy of citizens. Now, there are three major developments on this front that might put privacy activists on high alert. дальше »
2019-7-5 16:08 | |
Reserve Bank of India Developing Blockchain Banking Platform
The Reserve Bank of India has announced that it is working on a blockchain platform for banking, which is scheduled to roll out some time within a year
дальше »2019-6-30 21:49 | |
HSBC takes the crypto-leap; educates customers on Bitcoin, cryptocurrency and blockchain technology
Last year, India’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of India, had released a circular prohibiting banks from providing services to both individuals and business involved in trading or holding cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2019-6-27 18:30 | |
India’s Largest Crypto Exchange Shuts Down Over Proposed Ban
Koinex, the crypto exchange which was once the largest in India by volume, is shutting down due to regulatory pressure, officials have confirmed. Koinex Blames ‘Uncertainty And Disruption’ In a blog post issued June 27, Rahul Raj, CEO of Koinex, said the company had no option but to suspend trading indefinitely. дальше »
2019-6-27 11:00 | |
Facebook’s Libra Coin May Not Be Launched In India, Facebook’s Biggest Market
This week, the world stopped and gasped at the announcement of Facebook’s Libra, the cryptocurrency created by the company and set to be launched next year. However, it seems that the biggest market for Facebook will not be available during the launch next year, according to a new report made by the Economic Times (ET). […] дальше »
2019-6-21 04:51 | |
Facebook may pull-out Calibra from India, world’s largest WhatsApp market; early warning signs?
It’s been less than 48 hours since Facebook unveiled its “cryptocurrency” Libra, which will operate on a private blockchain and have its own wallet. With the fiat currency-backed digital asset a year out from its official 2020 launch, the social media giant seems to have met its first major roadblock. дальше »
2019-6-20 17:30 | |
Facebook’s Crypto Libra May Kill Launch in India, Its Biggest Market: Report
By CCN Markets: Facebook’s cryptocurrency Libra is expected to change the way payments are made across the globe when it launches next year, but there’s one market that the social media giant might be giving a miss – India. дальше »
2019-6-21 13:26 | |
Announcing the 2019 Bytom Global Dev Competition Commerce With $30,000 in First Prize Rewards
Bytom. io is set to kick off its highly acclaimed competition following the success of the previous 2018 Bytom Global Dev Competition held in Hangzhou China. This year’s Dev competition has an outstanding $100,000 in total prizes. дальше »
2019-6-19 11:34 | |
China and India account for most internet users: 2019 internet trends report
The much anticipated annual internet statistics and trends report from Mary Meeker is here. The noted venture capitalist published her 333-slide Internet Trends report Tuesday ahead of a presentation at Recode’s Code Conference in Scottsdale, Arizona. дальше »
2019-6-12 10:57 | |
China and India account for most internet users, 2019 Internet Trends report says
The much anticipated annual internet statistics and trends report from Mary Meeker is here. The noted venture capitalist published her 333-slide Internet Trends report Tuesday ahead of a presentation at Recode’s Code Conference in Scottsdale, Arizona. дальше »
2019-6-12 10:57 | |
India’s Crypto Ban: Breaking Down the FUD
A recent article by Bloomberg Quint reveals pictures of a supposed draft for a bill to ban cryptocurrency in India and offer a 1-10 year jail term for mining, holding, or using crypto. The India crypto community outraged at this speculation as it was published without citing a legitimate source, June 7, 2019. дальше »
2019-6-7 20:15 | |
India’s Insane Anti-Crypto Bill Proposes 10-Yr Prison for Bitcoin Adopters: Report
By CCN: Lawmakers in India have proposed a bill which would see Bitcoin and crypto ownership made completely illegal, with as much as a 10-year prison sentence for anyone caught holding. This coincides directly with India’s plans to launch its own state-backed cryptocurrency – the Digital Rupee. дальше »
2019-6-7 13:19 | |
Indian Bitconnect Promoter on the Run After Third Crypto Scam
By CCN: Another cryptocurrency scam, same fraudster. Police in India’s city of Surat have implicated infamous BitConnect promoter Divyesh Darji in yet another cryptocurrency scam. According to The Times of India, Darji was involved in promoting a cryptocurrency known as Regal Coin to investors by promising them astronomical returns. дальше »
2019-6-4 13:23 | |
Blockchain Propulsion: New Crypto Valley based accelerator program launches
CryptoNinjas An international team of experienced blockchain entrepreneurs has joined forces to launch Blockchain Propulsion – a global accelerator program headquartered in Crypto Valley with ‘Propulsion Hubs’ in Switzerland, Brazil, UAE, India, and China. дальше »
2019-5-28 11:37 | |
TikTok’s owner is reportedly launching a music streaming app in July
Yesterday, Chinese company ByteDance – which owns TikTok, Helo, and Vigo Video – launched a chat app called Flipchat. Now, a new report from Bloomberg suggests its reportedly launching a music streaming app this year. дальше »
2019-5-21 16:45 | |
How did the moon end up where it is?
Nearly 50 years since man first walked on the moon, the human race is once more pushing forward with attempts to land on the Earth’s satellite. This year alone, China has landed a robotic spacecraft on the far side of the moon, while India is close to landing a lunar vehicle, and Israel continues its mission to touch down on the surface, despite the crash of its recent venture. дальше »
2019-5-11 12:00 | |
India Cryptocurrency Ban Unlikely, Says CEO Of Exiled Zebpay
The CEO of Zebpay, which left India due to banking restrictions, says the rumored cryptocurrency blanket-ban is unlikely to happen. Ajeet Khurana was talking as the company announced the opening of a new headquarters in Melbourne, Australia. дальше »
2019-5-8 21:00 | |
Coinbase Provides Wider Support for Crypto-to-Crypto Conversions
Crypto exchange platform Coinbase has announced that it will be expanding its crypto-to-crypto trading service to more countries. In the announcement, Coinbase explains that cryptocurrencies are in a transition period, which will see them move from being investment options to utilities. дальше »
2019-4-19 17:55 | |
Coinbase Rolls Out to India, Mexico and 9 Other Regions, Offering Crypto-to-Crypto Trading
A leading US Coinbase exchange spreads the word that is has added 11 more countries to its list of customers, including India, where the RBI last year banned banks from working with any crypto company. дальше »
2019-4-18 10:20 | |
Coinbase expands cryptocurrency trading services across 11 new markets
Coinbase, one of the longest serving exchanges in the cryptocurrency ecosystem, is expanding its services across Latin America and Southeast Asia. As a result of the expansion, cryptocurrency enthusiasts in Argentina, Mexico, Peru, Colombia, Chile, India, Hong Kong, South Korea, Indonesia, the Philippines, and New Zealand will now be able to access the company’s crypto-to-crypto trading services. дальше »
2019-4-17 22:00 | |
India’s Best-Funded Bitcoin Exchange is Running Low on Cash and Employees
By CCN. com: India’s regulatory uncertainty on cryptocurrencies has taken a toll on Bengaluru-based exchange Unocoin forcing it to lay off employees. According to The Economic Times, the bitcoin exchange has laid off over a dozen employees and now only has 14 employees remaining. дальше »
2019-4-16 14:39 | |
Indian entrepreneur implicated in $300 million Bitcoin Ponzi scheme gets bail
Amit Bhardwaj, a man accused of running a $300-million Bitcoin Ponzi scheme, has reportedly been granted bail on medical grounds, citing a deteriorating kidney condition. The former entrepreneur, who was arrested in Bangkok last year, was reportedly admitted into Apollo Hospital in India, maintaning he needed regular dialysis treatment to treat his condition. дальше »
2019-4-4 13:46 | |
India’s Bureaucracy is Sending Local Bitcoin Industry into a Sh**hole
What would you call an organization that is sitting atop a game-changing regulatory framework for more than a year but couldn’t submit a single proposal nevertheless? Incompetent, perhaps. It is precisely what the Interministerial Committee (IMC) has become: an incompetent group of administrators and ministers that cannot decide what it wants to do with new technologies. дальше »
2019-3-29 13:26 | |
Coffee Board of India to Use Blockchain Distributed Ledger Tech for Supply Chain Improvements
Although India has been attacking virtual currencies during the last year, the country is ready to start using blockchain technology to improve the coffee supply chain. The Coffee Board of India has recently launched a new blockchain-based marketplace that aims at integrating coffee farmers and the markets. The information was released by the Indian Ministry […] дальше »
2019-3-29 03:20 | |
Google Maps’ first try at AR navigation is janky but exciting
In March this year, Google started rolling out an alpha version of its AR-based navigation feature to a small number of Maps users in select cities. It looked like an awesome solution for travelers and people walking to unfamiliar destinations in bustling towns. дальше »
2019-3-25 15:45 | |
WeChat Pay to reportedly take on Google Pay and Paytm in India later this year
Chinese tech giant Tencent is looking to enter India‘s payment market with a UPI-based (Unified Payments Interface) WeChat Pay app, according to Entrackr. The report notes Tencent execs met with the National Payment Corporation of India (NPCI) three weeks ago to discuss obtaining a license, with plans to launch the service in May or June. дальше »
2019-3-22 14:11 | |
How to watch the Indian Premier League 2019 cricket tournament online
The 12th edition of arguably one of the biggest cricket tournaments of the world – the Indian Premier League (IPL) – is kicking off tomorrow. Last year, more than 200 million people streamed the tournament online through Hotstar, an India-based streaming service owned by Star TV Network. дальше »
2019-3-22 11:54 | |
Most Popular Cryptocurrencies in India According to Exchanges
Several Indian crypto exchanges have shared data with news. Bitcoin. com on the most traded cryptocurrencies on their platforms so far this year. Crypto enthusiasts in India have been buying and selling a wide range of cryptocurrencies despite the central bank’s roadblock which stops crypto exchanges from accessing banking services. дальше »
2019-3-9 06:10 | |
As Court Reconvenes for QuadrigaCX, Questions Surround Empty Cold Wallets
As QuadrigaCX’s legal counsel descends on the courtroom in Halifax, Nova Scotia, for another round of legal proceedings, the court monitor’s third report on QuadrigaCX’s finances — specifically its revelation that the exchange’s cold wallets are empty — lays out some hopeful avenues for fund recovery — and some frustrating dead ends. дальше »
2019-3-5 20:20 | |
Report Claims That “Sextortionists” Absconded With Over $300,000 in Crypto in 2018
Most cyberattacks in the crypto space involve hackers finding a way around the security of crypto exchange platforms and gaining access to users’ funds. Last year saw the entry of a new breed of cyber extortionists that seems to be gaining ground, so much so that they were able to steal over $300,000 in bitcoin (BTC) tokens in 2018. дальше »
2019-3-1 18:10 | |
Cryptocurrency Jobs Peak in These Indian Cities
Demand for skilled professionals in the crypto space has been steadily rising, according to new data that ranks cities in India based on the number of jobs in the cryptocurrency field. Some cities such as Mumbai dropped several places from last year’s ranking while a couple of others are new to the list. дальше »
2019-2-27 12:22 | |