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Indian Lawmakers Propose Adoption of 10-Year Jail Term for Crypto Dealings
India’s new crypto bill reportedly includes a 10-year jail term for dealing with crypto, but also suggests the development of a national crypto
дальше »2019-6-8 18:20
India wants to make 40% cabs electric by 2026 to meet climate change goals
The Indian government is planning to order rideshare companies like Ola and Uber to convert 40 percent of their fleet to electric vehicles (EVs) by 2026, according to a report from Reuters. According to sources and documents obtained from meetings, the authorities will order the companies to adopt to electric vehicles gradually: 2. дальше »
2019-6-7 11:09
BitConnect Scam Promoter Caught In India
Local media outlet, The Times of India, reported on June 3 that Indian police officials have arrested those involved… The post BitConnect Scam Promoter Caught In India appeared first on Invest In Blockchain. дальше »
2019-6-6 09:25
India’s Reserve Bank of India denies participating in the plot to ban cryptocurrencies
Despite talk of India leading the tech revolution and the ‘Digital India’ campaign, the present government remains hesitant about embracing cryptospace. Consequentially, several crypto-businesses have either tasted the dust or found shelter in crypto-friendly countries such as Australia. дальше »
2019-6-5 16:00
Bitcoin Will be Much More Expensive in India Under Modi’s Government
By CCN: The re-election of Narendra Modi as India’s prime minister is going to make bitcoin trading come with a premium in the country. It is partially due to a full-fledged trading market that went underground abruptly owing to a blanket ban announced by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). дальше »
2019-6-5 10:18
iOS 13 brings support for 22 Indian languages and a Hindi predictive keyboard
Apple today unveiled its new iOS 13 at its developer conference. While there are tons of exciting features like dark mode and the new photos app, the company has introduced a bunch of features specifically for India. дальше »
2019-6-4 23:14
Indian Telecom Firms Set to Deploy Anti-Spam Blockchain Solutions
Major Indian telecom service providers including Vodafone Idea, Reliance Jio, and Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) are poised to roll out blockchain-powered solutions to tackle the widespread menace of spam calls and messages faced by more than a billion mobile phone users in India. дальше »
2019-5-28 21:00
Indian Bitcoin Trader Commits Suicide Over Losses Trading Crypto for Local Officials
A Bitcoin trader from India has taken his own life after being threatened by senior police in relation to losses he incurred whilst trading crypto assets on their behalf. Bharat Patel hanged himself on Sunday, leaving a suicide note for his widow. дальше »
2019-5-21 00:03
Indian Bitcoin Trader Hangs Himself, Blames Senior Cop in Suicide Note
By CCN: A bitcoin trader in India’s Gujarat State has been pushed to suicide after incurring losses in a cryptocurrency investment he made on behalf of a senior police officer. According to Ahmedabad Mirror, the Bharat Patel hanged himself early Sunday. дальше »
2019-5-21 13:43
Indian Bitcoin Trader Hangs Himself, Blames Senior Indian Cop in Suicide Note
By CCN: A bitcoin trader in India’s Gujarat State has been pushed to suicide after incurring losses in a cryptocurrency investment he made on behalf of a senior police officer. According to Ahmedabad Mirror, the Bharat Patel hanged himself early Sunday. дальше »
2019-5-20 13:43
Bitcoin (BTC) Under Pressure, Reversing Apr-25 Losses Critical
Bitcoin prices may slide below $5,000 To protect investors, an Indian government official suggests banning of cryptocurrencies An Indian official believes cryptos including Bitcoin are Ponzi schemes that the country’s regulator should ban. дальше »
2019-4-30 22:00
India’s Banking Sector Afraid Of Crypto, Leading Bank Threatens Customers By Putting Account Restrictions
One of India’s leading private banks, the Housing Development Financial Corporation (HDFC), is reportedly sending users whose banking transactions… The post India’s Banking Sector Afraid Of Crypto, Leading Bank Threatens Customers By Putting Account Restrictions appeared first on Invest In Blockchain. дальше »
2019-4-29 12:12
India Considering Harsh Restrictions On Cryptocurrency
India has never been known as a crypto-friendly country, but now things might be about to get way worse for Indian cryptocurrency enthusiasts. The Indian government is thinking about implementing a new ban on Bitcoin and other digital assets. дальше »
2019-4-27 09:12
Cryptocurrency is ‘Ponzi’, Should be Banned: Indian Govt. Watchdog
By CCN. com: An official from an investor watchdog group in India likened cryptocurrencies to a Ponzi scheme, and voiced his support for them to be banned to protect investors. Anurag Agarwal, chief executive officer of the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority, made the comments Friday, according to local reports. дальше »
2019-4-26 17:17
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. дальше »
2019-4-26 16:00
Bitcoin Ban Blues? India Reportedly Weighs Draconian Law to Ban Cryptocurrency
By CCN. com: The Indian government is working on a draft bill that would impose an outright ban on cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin, as reported by The Economic Times, in what would be the final blow to the future of crypto in the country. дальше »
2019-4-26 12:46
China and India Might Be The First To Ban Cash and This Is When Bitcoin Really Clicks in People’s Minds, Says Bitmex CEO
BitMEX CEO, Arthur Hayes, said in an interview on the Venture Coinist podcast that India and China may be… The post China and India Might Be The First To Ban Cash and This Is When Bitcoin Really Clicks in People’s Minds, Says Bitmex CEO appeared first on Invest In Blockchain. дальше »
2019-4-26 12:22
India Government Drafts Bill To Ban Cryptocurrencies Completely
The Economic Times reports that the Indian government is looking to ban cryptocurrencies entirely, with a draft of such… The post India Government Drafts Bill To Ban Cryptocurrencies Completely appeared first on Invest In Blockchain. дальше »
2019-4-26 09:16
India Shuns Bitcoin Legalization Again, Excludes Crypto Startups from Fintech Sandbox
By CCN. com: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has published its official document on a draft framework for fintech regulatory sandbox entitled “Draft Enabling Framework for Regulatory Sandbox. ” The document explicitly excluded crypto assets like bitcoin, demonstrating a lack of intent to regulate the local crypto market. дальше »
2019-4-19 14:13
India asks Google and Apple to ban TikTok — because ‘porn’
A few weeks after an Indian High Court asked the country’s government to ban TikTok, the authorities have asked Apple and Google to remove the app from their stores. The high court had accused the 15-second video making app of allegedly ‘encouraging pornography. дальше »
2019-4-16 12:02
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. дальше »
2019-4-16 13:21
How voters can learn about candidates for the Indian assembly election
India’s general assembly elections have started today. For those unfamiliar, the voting process is divided into seven phases spread over a month(April 11- May 19). Candidates are contesting 543 seats across the country which will form the government that’ll rule for the next five years. дальше »
2019-4-11 16:12
WhatsApp says its fake news tip line is just for research
Earlier this week, WhatsApp announced that it’s launching a tip line in India to verify messages during the election. But as it turns out, the new service is not exactly a hotline for debunking fake news – but rather a tool for researching misleading information shared on the platform. дальше »
2019-4-4 16:47
Indian court asks government to ban TikTok downloads because it ‘encourages pornography’
Yesterday, the Madras High Court, situated in the southern Indian city of Chennai, directed the country’s central government to ban TiKTok, the popular video creation app from Chinese giant Bytedance. дальше »
2019-4-4 14:56
WhatsApp launches a tip line in India to battle fake news ahead of national elections
WhatsApp has launched its next weapon in the fight against misinformation on its platform in India: a tip line to which you can send forwards, rumors, and suspicious-sounding messages and have them verified. дальше »
2019-4-2 11:03
Google’s India lead, Rajan Anandan, is leaving the company
Rajan Anandan, Google‘s vice president for South East Asia and India, is leaving the company after eight years. Anandan has been in charge of or involved in numerous major projects at the firm for one of its largest markets. дальше »
2019-4-2 09:41
Facebook is cracking down on fake accounts before India’s election
The first phase of the Indian Assembly’s election kicks off on April 21, but the increase in propaganda has already begun. Facebook has announced it’s removed numerous pages and accounts that used practices like fake accounts and cross-posting to increase their spread. дальше »
2019-4-1 16:33
It’s Already Too Late for India, Even if its Legalizes Bitcoin Exchanges
On March 30, less than 6 months since the shutdown of India’s largest bitcoin exchange Zebpay, one of the last remaining cryptocurrency exchanges in India, Coindelta, closed down its services. In an official statement, Shubham Yadav, the founder of Coindelta, wrote that there has not been enough progress in the process of overturning the decision of the Reserve Bank of India to prohibit local banks from dealing with bitcoin and crypto-related businesses. дальше »
2019-4-1 15:15
Major Private Indian Bank Partners With Ripple for Cross-Border Remittances
Federal Bank, a major private Indian commercial bank, has partnered with Ripple for its cross-border remittances network
дальше »2019-3-30 01:45
Indian Street Protests for Cryptocurrency
Indian developers are set to protest the ban on crypto.
дальше »2019-3-30 17:19
Why India’s Bitcoin ‘Ban’ Could Disappear after March 29 Hearing
Since July 2018, due to a circular released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in April, local banks were prohibited from dealing with bitcoin and cryptocurrency exchanges by the central bank. Last month, the Supreme Court of India provided the government four weeks to draft a cryptocurrency regulatory framework, which would decide the legal landscape of the cryptocurrency market in India for the foreseeable future. дальше »
2019-3-26 08:30
India’s $14M Crypto Scam: Police Arrest 4 Suspects of Cashcoin Which Promised Double Returns On Investment
Indian police has arrested the ringleaders of an alleged scam cryptocurrency, Cashcoin, that resulted in $14 million being stolen… The post India’s $14M Crypto Scam: Police Arrest 4 Suspects of Cashcoin Which Promised Double Returns On Investment appeared first on Invest In Blockchain. дальше »
2019-3-25 10:26
PUBG Mobile is testing a 6-hour per day limit in India
Tencent’s popular battle royale game PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG) is under fire in India after reportedly causing deaths in multiple instances. Some Indian cities have banned the game for a certain period, and several people are asking the government to outlaw it. дальше »
2019-3-22 15:39
Netflix’ $4 mobile-only subscriptions could bolster its growth in India
In a bid to grow its audience in India, Netflix is trialing cheaper subscriptions that allow access to its streaming video service only on mobile devices, reports The Economic Times. The plan, which costs Rs. дальше »
2019-3-22 12:24
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
Indian police are arresting students for playing PUBG during exam season
I’m sorry to report that the headline isn’t a weak attempt at humor: according to The Times of India, the west Indian city of Rajkot has seen at least 10 students arrested by local police for playing the popular Battle Royale game, Playerunknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG), after it was banned in several districts in the state of Gujarat last week. дальше »
2019-3-14 14:37
YouTube Music launches in India to battle it out with Spotify et al
At long last, YouTube Music has launched in India with a free ad-supported option, as well as its Premium plan at Rs. 99 ($1. 42) per month. That’ll see it compete with the likes of international heavyweights Spotify (which went live there last month) and Apple Music, as well as local incumbents like JioSaavn, Gaana, and Wynk. дальше »
2019-3-12 19:00
Warning: India is Heading Towards Clueless Bitcoin Regulation, Here’s Why
When the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) warned its citizens about the risks of trading and holding cryptocurrencies in December 2013, it was a reformist move. Cryptocurrencies, or should we say bitcoin, was a new phenomenon back then. дальше »
2019-3-7 13:35
Bahrain Invites Indian Firms to Facilitate Fintech Development in Region
Bahrain has invited Indian firms to help promote fintech and blockchain in the region
дальше »2019-3-5 02:35
Bahrain Could Squeeze India to Re-Open its Crypto Market and Legalize Bitcoin
As per the request of the Reserve Bank of India, the country’s central banking institution, local banks have been disallowed from dealing with crypto businesses such as Bitcoin exchanges since 2018. дальше »
2019-3-4 14:18
Will India Legalize Crypto? Indian Government Has 4 Weeks to Decide
The Indian government has long been indecisive about regulation with respect to the cryptocurrency industry. In April of last… The post Will India Legalize Crypto? Indian Government Has 4 Weeks to Decide appeared first on Invest In Blockchain. дальше »
2019-3-1 09:55
Scam ICO advertised on CoinMarketCap busted by police in India
Cryptocurrency scams that have been running for years in India are finally getting busted by the local police. Criminal investigation authorities in the Indian state of Gujarat have booked five people for running a fraudulent initial coin offering (ICO) called Bitstrades. дальше »
2019-2-27 19:07
Cryptocurrency named after India’s ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?’ ends in $250K scam
Indian government can set as many restrictions on cryptocurrency trading in the country as it wants, but it seems the local fraudsters and con artists can’t be deterred. Police in India‘s financial hub Mumbai has booked a local resident Pritam Patil for duping $250,000 out of 12 people in an alleged cryptocurrency scam. дальше »
2019-2-26 14:23
Indian Supreme Court Demands Crypto Rules and Regulations from the Government in 4 Weeks
Sequel to the crypto banking ban by the central bank of India, there have been petitions, the Supreme court of India is all set to hear the petition. It has placed a demand on the Indian government to produce crypto rules and regulations to enable it to make a ruling on the existing cases. дальше »
2019-2-26 19:14
Cardano’s (ADA) EMURGO Launches Blockchain Academy in India
EMURGO is the official commercial and venture arm of Cardano (ADA) and it has announced its plans to expand into India by opening a blockchain academy. The institution of learning will be known as EMURGO. дальше »
2019-2-25 15:54
Supreme Court of India Puts 4-Week Deadline on Release of Crypto Regulation by Government
The Supreme Court of India has granted four weeks to Indian authorities to come up with crypto regulation policies
дальше »2019-2-25 15:52
Indian E-Commerce Giant Partners With Blockchain Logistics and Shipping Platform
Mjunction, India’s largest e-commerce firm, has partnered with blockchain shipping firm Shipnext
дальше »2019-2-21 22:03
Globsyn Business School Taps Blockchain Technology to Certify Graduates
Globsyn Business School becomes the first college in India to introduce blockchain technology to digitize the certification process. First in India On February 9, 2019, Globsyn Business School (GBS) announced it was introducing blockchain technology to manage its certification process. дальше »
2019-2-13 10:00
Indians Lost $2.3 Billion in Remittance Payments in 2018; Can Bitcoin Help with Near-Zero Fees?
According to The Times of India, money transfers cost citizens and non-residents over $2. 3 billion in fees last year for clearing payments into India, the world’s biggest market for inward remittance. дальше »
2019-2-12 11:55
Bitcoin a ‘Major Concern’ for the Indian Government, if Used for Payments: Report
India has long been a nation that has taken a hardline stance towards cryptocurrencies. The risks associated with digital currencies such as money laundering and terrorism funding have long fueled the Indian government’s approach to dealing with digital assets. дальше »