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Indian Police Seize $3 Million in Bitcoin from Sh**ty Bitconnect Scammers
Property worth over Rs 38 Crore ($5. 5 million) has been seized in the Indian state of Gujarati from promoters of the Bitconnect cryptocurrency scam. According to the Times of India, the property includes 280 Bitcoins which at the current prices are worth nearly $2. дальше »
2019-7-22 17:11
Bitcoin Isn't Banned in India, Confirms Minister; That’s Just Half the Picture
Bitcoin enthusiasts in India have a reason to rejoice – the country’s government hasn’t banned cryptocurrencies, yet. Responding to a question in the Indian Parliament about the status of cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin in India, minister of state for finance Anurag Thakur responded in the negative, according to a report by Inc42. дальше »
2019-7-22 14:47
Bitcoin Isn’t Banned in India, Confirms Minister; That’s Just Half the Picture
Bitcoin enthusiasts in India have a reason to rejoice – the country’s government hasn’t banned cryptocurrencies, yet. Responding to a question in the Indian Parliament about the status of cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin in India, minister of state for finance Anurag Thakur responded in the negative, according to a report by Inc42. дальше »
2019-7-21 14:47
Netflix confirms it’ll launch a cheaper mobile-only subscription in India this year
In a letter to shareholders, Netflix‘s CEO, Reed Hastings, confirmed today that the company will launch a cheaper mobile-only subscription plan in India soon. In March, Netflix affirmed it’s testing a $3. дальше »
2019-7-18 08:52
India May Ban Bitcoin And Cryptocurrencies Except ‘Digital Rupee’
India is preparing to do the impossible by banning cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin in any form, a newly leaked document revealed this week. Alleged Draft Law ‘Prohibits’ Bitcoin & Crypto Uploaded to sharing site Scribd by local blockchain and tech lawyer, Varun Sethi, the document allegedly shows the preliminary text of a new law designed to “prohibit the use of cryptocurrency. дальше »
2019-7-16 19:00
Leaked: India’s Bitcoin Ban Bill Aims to Outlaw All Cryptocurrencies
Rumours of a proposed bill in India that bans cryptocurrency may have been confirmed after Indian blockchain lawyer Varun Sethi posted an alleged first draft of the proposed bill. The “Banning of Cryptocurrency and Regulation of Official Digital Currencies” bill, which proposes to ban or heavily restrict all cryptocurrency-related activity in India, was leaked this […] The post Leaked: India’s Bitcoin Ban Bill Aims to Outlaw All Cryptocurrencies appeared first on CCN Markets дальше »
2019-7-16 10:53
Indian Police Spoil Kidnappers’ $100,000 Ransom Party to Rescue Bitcoin Traders
Two Bitcoin traders who had been held in captivity for over two weeks in Jaipur, India have been freed. According to the Hindustan Times, the two Bitcoin traders, Luftan Shaikh and Mohammad Shazad had been kidnapped alongside a nonprofit employee. дальше »
2019-7-15 15:47
Crypto in India endangered? Extended section of ‘draft bill’ circulated on social media
The idea of virtual assets and blockchain has prospered in the West but on the other side of the world, not so much. India has been one of the major countries in Asia that has dented the progression of the crypto industry with regulations. дальше »
2019-7-15 11:30
No Bitcoin Regulation Talk in India’s Union Budget 2019; Good News?
India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the country’s Union Budget for 2019-2020, and there was no mention of Bitcoin or cryptocurrency regulation. Some crypto watchers interpret it as a positive sign. дальше »
2019-7-8 17:00
India isn’t keen on Facebook’s Libra ‘cryptocurrency’
Facebook’s new digital currency Libra has received an early jolt from the Indian government. The authorities in Asia’s third-largest economy are no more keen on the social media giant’s project than any cryptocurrency that came before it. дальше »
2019-7-8 15:48
India claims its Aadhaar push is for the ‘good’ of people despite serious privacy concerns
Last year, India’s top court ruled that the central government’s national identification system – Aadhaar – doesn’t violate the privacy of citizens. Now, there are three major developments on this front that might put privacy activists on high alert. дальше »
2019-7-5 16:08
India’s largest 4G network teams up with Facebook on a digital literacy program
India‘s second biggest network provider, Reliance Jio, has teamed up with Facebook to launch a digital literacy program for people coming online for the first time. Jio, which has over 300 million subscribers in the country, will launch this program in 200 locations across 13 states. дальше »
2019-7-4 09:42
Indian scammers stole $2M in cryptocurrency using inspirational Bill Gates quotes
In spite of repeated warnings by the country’s central bank, people in India continue to fall for cryptocurrency scams. In the latest, the anti-terrorist squad (ATS) of Rajasthan police has unearthed a Bitcoin scam worth INR 150 million ($2 million). дальше »
2019-6-27 12:55
Facebook Has Not Applied for RBI Approval to Operate Libra in India: Report
Facebook has reportedly not applied for approval in India for operating its upcoming cryptocurrency Libra project
дальше »2019-6-20 15:36
What Bitcoin Ban? Indian Central Bank Denies Involvement in Crypto Ban Bill
By CCN Markets: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has denied knowledge of a proposed bill which would see Bitcoin and crypto ownership in India made entirely illegal. Reports surfaced last week that lawmakers in India were working on legislation that could carry a 10-year prison sentence for anyone caught holding cryptocurrency. дальше »
2019-6-17 12:23
India will build its own space station in the next decade
Yesterday, Indian Space and Research Organization (ISRO) announced its ambitious plan to put up a space station in the next decade. The space agency’s chief, K. Sivan, said the idea is to build the space station in the next seven years, and launch it by 2030. дальше »
2019-6-14 10:16
India Looks to Impose Harsh Crypto Legislation, Market Shift Expected
India’s anti-bitcoin lawmakers have proposed a law that prohibits citizens from possessing, trading or profiting from bitcoin-related ventures which include mining. The “Banning Cryptocurrencies and Regulation of Official Digital Currency… The post India Looks to Impose Harsh Crypto Legislation, Market Shift Expected appeared first on CoinCentral. дальше »
2019-6-11 17:46
Binance CEO CZ: Indian Bill Against Cryptocurrency will Push Privacy Coin Adoption Forward
The bill proposed by the Indian government against the use of cryptocurrency in any form has attracted attention in the crypto verse. While some have said it will lead to further adoption instead of discouraging it, Binance CEO Changepeng ‘CZ’ Zhao says it is likely to drive the adoption of privacy coins to the Indian […] The post Binance CEO CZ: Indian Bill Against Cryptocurrency will Push Privacy Coin Adoption Forward appeared first on ZyCrypto. дальше »
2019-6-8 16:18
India Reportedly Proposes 10-Years In Prison For Holding Bitcoin
Well, India obviously feels it has something to prove. Purportedly, its latest draft bill on bitcoin and cryptocurrency is the most draconian yet. [Editor’s note: This Bloomberg article source is currently unverified and should be considered to be a rumor. дальше »
2019-6-7 20:00
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 »