2022-9-13 12:06 |
The Indian crypto exchange was under investigation by local authorities for money laundering allegations which caused a freeze on over $8.1 million in bank account funds. origin »
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The Indian government has displayed antipathy and opposition towards cryptocurrency for a long time and Indian central bank governor Shaktikanta Das had stated earlier that he wants crypto to be banned.
2022-12-21 16:03 | |
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The Indian government is reportedly reconsidering a plan to ban cryptocurrency and the finance ministry has initiated related inter-ministerial consultations. The move is supposedly spurred by the supreme court quashing the banking ban imposed by the central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
2020-6-12 13:45 | |
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Here are the legal resources available to Indian crypto users and businesses if a bank has declined services out of cryptophobia.
2020-5-31 13:14 | |
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Indian commercial banks refusing services to local cryptocurrency exchanges may soon have a case to answer following a recent clarification offered by its central bank. Tweeting on Sunday, Indian crypto insider Crypto Kanoon (@cryptokanoon) published a document released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) stating that no prohibitions against banks servicing crypto-businesses exist.
2020-5-27 07:15 | |
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MoneyGram will now offer direct deposits to India following its partnership with Federal Bank, one of the leading financial institutions in the country. According to a recent announcement by the payment system service provider, this alliance will be strategic in offering its Indian clients an account credit option via the Federal Bank. The MoneyGram announcement reads, […]
2020-5-16 19:13 | |
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The Indian cryptocurrency industry has been growing rapidly despite the nationwide lockdown and the coronavirus crisis. Two new cryptocurrency trading platforms are launching in India while existing crypto businesses seek clarification from the central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
2020-5-8 12:15 | |
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India’s Supreme Court has reversed earlier RBI guidelines that barred financial institutions from trading, now Indian crypto exchanges are seeking clarity on their legal status India’s crypto exchanges have asked the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to offer clarity on their legal status in the country.
2020-5-6 16:05 | |
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India’s crypto exchanges are demanding that the country’s central bank provide clear guidelines regarding taxation.
2020-5-5 12:21 | |
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The government of India is reportedly discussing a regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies with the central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), and the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).
2020-3-22 16:10 | |
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Binance and WazirX plan to donate up to $50 million to Indian blockchain startups after the Supreme Court lifted a central bank ban on financial services for these firms.
2020-3-17 07:00 | |
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India's top court quashed Reserve Bank of India's [RBI] ban on cryptocurrency trading in the country on March 4, 2020, referring to RBI order as “unconstitutional." While the Indian crypto communityThe post India: SC's judgement, not the 'blanket green signal' it appears to be appeared first on AMBCrypto.
2020-3-16 15:00 | |
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Despite the Indian supreme court quashing the central bank’s ban on crypto, some major banks, including HDFC and Indusind Bank, are still arbitrarily declining to process crypto transactions.
2020-3-15 10:32 | |
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Kraken, one of the largest and oldest crypto native exchanges, has announced its plans to focus resources on the Indian subcontinent. This move comes just days after the Indian Supreme Court reversed the central bank’s notification from 2018, banning companies that deal with cryptocurrencies from accessing the banking system, March 10, 2020.
2020-3-10 16:00 | |
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Two days ago, the Supreme Court overturned the Reserve Bank of India’s cryptocurrency ban after determining that the decision was unconstitutional. This ruling was viewed as a major win for the cryptocurrency industry in the world’s second-most populous country.
2020-3-7 19:39 | |
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The Mumbai-based crypto exchange CoinDCX has added support for bank transfers, just a few hours after the ban on crypto imposed by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has been lifted. CoinDCX integrates with a Bank! CoinDCX becomes the first cryptocurrency exchange in India to integrate Bank Account transfers. Make a deposit now! Click here: […]
2020-3-5 23:09 | |
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Indian Supreme Court’s decision to lift the central bank’s ban on cryptocurrency trading could soon translate into notable growth in trading volumes, according to cryptocurrency exchanges in the country.
2020-3-4 21:06 | |
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Bitcoin exchanges in India emerged as winners in a two-year-long court battle against the country’s central bank. The Supreme Court of India in its Wednesday verdict lifted curbs that effectively banished the trade of cryptocurrencies in the country.
2020-3-5 21:06 | |
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Mumbai-based CoinDCX became the first platform in India to fully integrate bank account transfers.
2020-3-4 20:50 | |
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The Indian Supreme Court's decision to cancel the cryptocurrency ban imposed by the Reserve Bank two years ago is a top story in crypto today. Will Indian tokens pump?
2020-3-4 15:45 | |
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After many months of uncertainty, Indian cryptocurrency investors can finally breathe a huge sigh of relief as the Indian Supreme Court has struck down the Reserve Bank of India’s banking ban for cryptocurrency entities in the country.
2020-3-4 10:43 | |
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A historic day for the Indian crypto community, the supreme court has finally ruled on the case against the banking ban by the central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The court held that the RBI circular which places a banking ban on the crypto industry is unconstitutional.
2020-3-4 08:49 | |
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Singapore’s Zebpay crypto trading platform reopens to Indian customers despite central bank crypto ban
2020-2-1 01:28 | |
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The Supreme Court of India on Tuesday reserved its order on the case against Reserve Bank of India's decision to bar banking services from dealing in any transactions associated with cryptocurrency.
2020-1-29 18:36 | |
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Just a week after the Reserve Bank of India confirmed legal status for crypto currency, a draft national strategy on blockchain has called for an official digital rupee. India to Advance in Blockchain Tech According to reports, the National Institute for Smart Governance (NISG) has submitted a draft strategy on blockchain for stakeholder comments which will help define the ecosystem for distributed ledger technology and crypto in India.
2020-1-29 08:30 | |
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The Indian supreme court has finished hearing the crypto vs. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) case. The hearing concluded on Tuesday with the counsel for the Internet and Mobile Association of India wrapping up his arguments, followed by arguments by the counsel representing crypto exchanges.
2020-1-28 15:30 | |
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Hundreds of customers went on a withdrawal spree after an Indian bank announced its revised KYC requirements. The bank’s action followed the decision by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to include the National Population Register letter as a valid KYC document for opening bank accounts.
2020-1-24 14:30 | |
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India’s supreme court heard the crypto case on Thursday, starting with the arguments by the counsel for the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). After pointing out that the RBI ban only hurts crypto businesses but does not stop crypto trading, the court explained that “being an honest contributor to the blockchain is more profitable than […] The post Indian Supreme Court Warms Up to Crypto as RBI Defends Its Ban Power appeared first on Bitcoin News.
2020-1-23 17:05 | |
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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) says citizens do not need cryptos as the country’s mainstream financial framework already has working solutions for cross-border remittances. The Indian central bank also clarified the legal situation of cryptocurrencies in the country, stating that there is no ban on virtual currencies.
2020-1-23 20:00 | |
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The 'Crypto v. RBI' case resumed before the Supreme Court of India on 22 January, with the counsel for the Indian cryptocurrency exchanges, Nakul Dewan, stating that the Reserve Bank of India [RBI] diThe post India's central bank begins arguments in 'Crypto v. RBI' case appeared first on AMBCrypto.
2020-1-22 17:00 | |
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India’s supreme court spent all day on Wednesday hearing extensive arguments from both the counsel representing crypto exchanges and the central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The counsel for the central bank confirmed again that cryptocurrency is not banned in India, but still justifies the banking restrictions on the crypto industry.
2020-1-23 16:05 | |
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India’s supreme court spent all day hearing arguments against the crypto banking ban by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday. The counsel for the Internet and Mobile Association of India presented extensive arguments to convince the court that the central bank acted outside its jurisdiction and power in placing a banking restriction on […] The post Indian Supreme Court Resumes Hearing Crypto Case in Detail appeared first on Bitcoin News.
2020-1-16 18:05 | |
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The Indian Supreme Court has postponed the hearing on Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) case related to crypto businesses. Ever since the RBI implemented its ban on crypto dealings at banks in April 2018, crypto firms and exchanges in India have had a very tough time.
2020-1-15 21:57 | |
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The Supreme Court of India has passed over, but not adjourned, a case against the Reserve Bank of India’s ban on banks’ dealings with crypto-related businesses
2020-1-14 13:05 | |
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The governor of India’s central bank, Shaktikanta Das, has restated that the Indian government is against private cryptocurrencies. This all comes ironically amid talks of India launching its own Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC).
2019-12-7 20:10 | |
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Binance can now purchase Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptocurrencies through Rupee bank transfers that are powered by WazirX, the Indian digital exchange for assets. Not banned in the country, people in India still find it difficult to trade and buy Bitcoin because banks don’t have the green light to work with crypto exchanges and companies. […]
2019-11-27 01:31 | |
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In 2018, TransferGo partnered with Ripple on a program to help Indian migrant workers send money home to their families faster than ever. Today, the company can transfer funds from a sender in Europe to a recipient bank account in India in just a few minutes.
2019-11-26 22:04 | |
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The Supreme Court of India called on for hearing on Monday the writ petitions challenging the banking restriction by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). After hearing from the RBI’s counsel, the court wrapped up the case for the year.
2019-11-20 09:30 | |
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In recent months, authorities in India have been investigating the management of a major private bank, Punjab and Maharashtra Co-operative Bank, for fraud, amounting to $600 million. The investigation has left nearly 1 million bank customers without access to their funds – the sort of situation that could be avoided with Bitcoin-related financial services.
2019-11-14 05:24 | |
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Nearly one million Indian bank customers cannot access their cash they deposited to their bank. The incident was just a proof of how the banking system is experiencing shortcomings and the improvements that could be made if crypto was given the opportunity.
2019-11-13 18:48 | |
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Almost one million customers of an Indian bank are currently without access to the money they deposited with the institution. The incident serves as yet another reminder of the shortcomings of the current banking system and the potential improvements offered by crypto.
2019-11-13 01:00 | |
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India’s Central Bureau of Investigation has reportedly raided over 190 bank locations nationwide in an effort to crack down on fraud involving at least 15 banks. As many as 1,000 officers were involved in what is now one of the largest coordinated searches in India this year.
2019-11-6 12:03 | |
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India’s Central Bureau of Investigation has reportedly raided over 190 bank locations nationwide in an effort to crack down on fraud involving at least 15 banks. As many as 1,000 officers were involved in what is now one of the largest coordinated searches in India this year.
2019-11-6 12:03 | |
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Cryptocurrency trading volumes in India have accelerated despite regulatory uncertainty and banking restrictions imposed by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Global trading platforms and service providers have also been expanding their operations to serve Indian users.
2019-10-28 12:16 | |
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The Indian banking sector is facing multiple challenges. Customers of several cooperative banks are still struggling to withdraw their money, and deaths have been reported in connection with withdrawal restrictions.
2019-10-23 11:00 | |
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Banking services platform Cashaa is offering a solution for Indian crypto owners facing banking restrictions imposed by the country’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The service allows users to deposit up to 1 crore rupees (~$141,012) per month to purchase cryptocurrencies.
2019-10-22 13:30 | |
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Several countries have cautioned against rushing into cryptocurrencies, said Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday. “On our side, the Reserve Bank Governor spoke about it during our turn to intervene.
2019-10-21 16:05 | |
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At an IMF and World Bank meeting, Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman talked about cryptocurrency and stablecoins when asked about Facebook’s Libra digital currency project. RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das also addressed the subject at the conference.
2019-10-21 13:15 | |
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According to a recent report, Indian Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman said that many countries had advised against rushing into cryptocurrency while addressing questions on Facebook’s Libra during the annual meeting of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank.
2019-10-20 09:22 | |
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The Supreme Court of India on Tuesday once again postponed hearing the case against the crypto banking restrictions by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The central bank has replied to crypto exchanges’ representation as directed by the court, which was supposed to resume hearing the case today.
2019-10-15 11:30 | |
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The Indian government’s recent announcement of a 30% tax on crypto returns has sparked an industrywide discussion on its feasibility.
"You can buy gold, diamond, crypto, but that will have not have the value authorization by government," said T.V. Somanathan.
The Cryptocurrency and Regulation of Official Digital Currency Bill doesn't appear among the bills that India's lower house will consider as it concludes the winter session.
“Crypto exchanges want to be part of IndiaTech because we have moved the needle in the past few months on the narrative and perception of this industry," said Rameesh Kailasam.
The Reserve Bank of India's ban on banks' dealings with crypto may be defunct but the institution remains apprehensive of — if not outright hostile to — cryptocurrencies.
Rejecting crypto as a reserve currency will lead to an Indian currency devaluation of the worst kind, warns blockchain entrepreneur Raj Chowdry.