Investments
There are over 100 million crypto owners in India, report finds
According to BrokerChooser, India beats the US in hosting roughly 100 million crypto owners in the world.
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DeFi
How India is emerging as a hub of blockchain and DeFi innovation
The fintech community has often viewed innovation and regulation as opposing forces, and cryptocurrency is no different.
Taxes
Indians could be charged an extra 2% tax on Bitcoin and crypto ‘purchased abroad’
The equalization levy could make cryptocurrencies more expensive for Indian users and exchanges.
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Regulation
India could soon classify Bitcoin as a regulated ‘asset’
The move comes on the heels of El Salvador legalizing the world’s largest cryptocurrency.
Regulation
RBI governor “surprised” that Indian banks cited 2018 laws to block crypto users
The governor of the country’s central bank said that the government’s stance on cryptocurrencies is more of a warning.
Regulation
Reserve Bank of India slams banks after they stop services for crypto users
The nation’s central bank said an old report from 2018 was no longer valid for actions taken by private banks today.
Banking
Ripple (XRP) inks deal with major Middle Eastern bank for Oman-India corridor
BankDhofar's customers now can use its mobile banking app to send transactions up to $2,600 to Indian deposit accounts.
Regulation
Report: India may be considering crypto regulation instead of a blanket ban
A special panel of experts may be formed in India to develop a regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies.
Coronavirus
Vitalik Buterin donates $1 billion in Shiba Inu coin (SHIB) to India’s COVID fight
Just when every thought Buterin rugged, he did one of the most iconic donations of all time.
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Coronavirus
Australian cricketer Brett Lee donates 1 Bitcoin towards India’s coronavirus fight
Coronavirus
Crypto community donates over $1.7 million in Ethereum and ERC20 tokens towards India’s coronavirus fight
Regulation
India may give crypto holders an “exit window” in case of Bitcoin ban
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