Memecoins
Shiba Inu and Dogecoin emerge as the most traded cryptos on Indian exchanges
The meme coins have attracted a sizable trading volume in the country compared to other mainstream cryptos like Bitcoin and Ethereum.
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Regulation
India’s crypto law is expected in February 2022
Instead of banning cryptocurrency trading like China, India is interested in encouraging crypto-related regulations and is already in process of formulating a law that will help regulate digital assets.
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.
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The nation’s central bank said an old report from 2018 was no longer valid for actions taken by private banks today.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.
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