NFTs
2018-era token jumps 10x in days before NFT marketplace announcement
NFTs are the hottest trend in crypto circles—and relatively older crypto businesses are jumping in on the bandwagon.
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Taxes
Despite no laws, Indian minister says traders must pay taxes on Bitcoin
The country has enjoyed a rocky relationship with cryptocurrencies and the industry has largely operated in a legal grey area so far. But times are changing.
Analysis
Bitcoin drops 10% after Indian government proposes new crypto ban
The leading cryptocurrency fell in price after the Indian government new proposed legislation for banning Bitcoin.
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Regulation
Here’s why DeFi will future-proof India’s crypto ecosystem
After less than a year of Indian cryptocurrency users enjoying unfettered access to the cryptocurrency markets, it now looks likely that the authorities will…
Adoption
Jack Dorsey and Jay-Z to collaborate on Bitcoin development fund
Twitter boss Jack Dorsey and rapper Shawn Carter, also known as Jay-Z, are funding a Bitcoin trust. Both will pool together 500 BTC, approximately…
Regulation
Ripple outlines four crucial steps to push cryptocurrencies in India
The Indian cryptocurrency market is teeming with entrepreneurs, funds, and tech know-how to create a vibrant crypto-ecosystem. Yet, it faces a crisis buoyed by…
Exchanges
Why the world’s biggest crypto exchanges are making a big bet on India
Four months after the high-profile acquisition of Indian crypto exchange WazirX by Binance, BitMEX invested in a $3 million funding round for another local…
Partnerships
In times of uncertainty and fear, Binance goes long on India
Binance has partnered with cryptocurrency exchange WazirX to create a “Blockchain for India” fund worth $50 million. The fund plans on investing upwards of…
Analysis
Why India’s unban of crypto isn’t triggering a Bitcoin rally like 2019’s “Xi Pump”
India's Supreme Court released the long-awaited ruling on the crypto ban imposed by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in favor of the cryptocurrency…
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Adoption
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