Cryptocurrency India Weekly
194 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★ - 1 ratingCryptocurrency India Weekly covers the top weekly news from the cryptocurrency space relevant to the Indian audiences.
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No Legal Challenge Against RBI for now even as the Central Bank Continues Outlash Against Crypto
May 28, 2022 11:16 - 6 minutes - 6.08 MBHere are the top cryptocurrency news headlines from India this week: India’s crypto policy body does not plan legal challenge against RBI: https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2022/05/26/after-armstrong-tweet-indias-crypto-policy-body-says-no-contempt-of-court-challenge-vs-rbi/ ; New Finder’s report ranks India at number 1 for crypto adoption: https://www.outlookindia.com/business/india-tops-list-of-27-nations-surveyed-for-crypto-ownership-says-report-news-198943 ; RBI governor once again lashes o...
International Crypto Platforms May Be Brought Under GST Ambit + RBI Warns that Crypto Could Lead to Dollarisation of Indian Economy
May 22, 2022 09:25 - 6 minutes - 5.69 MBHere are the top cryptocurrency news headlines from India this week; International crypto platforms may also be brought under GST ambit: https://www.fortuneindia.com/macro/govt-to-bring-foreign-crypto-platforms-under-gst/108274 ; RBI launches new offensive against crypto saying it could lead to dollarisation of Indian economy: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/cryptocurrency/blockchain/rbi-warns-crypto-can-lead-to-dollarisation-of-economy/articleshow/91672891.cms ; SEBI suggests ce...
GST on Crypto - Does the Indian Government Want to Kill the Golden Goose?
May 15, 2022 07:21 - 5 minutes - 4.68 MBHere are the top cryptocurrency news headlines from India this week: Cryptocurrencies likely to attract 28% GST: https://www.cnbctv18.com/cryptocurrency/cryptocurrencies-may-soon-attract-28-gst-like-betting-and-casinos-in-india-13418192.htm ; Critics call govt’s move to levy 28% GST on crypto ‘demonic: https://inc42.com/buzz/critics-call-govts-move-to-levy-28-gst-on-crypto-demonic/ ; Trading volumes on Indian exchanges rise amidst crashing crypto prices: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/t...
Finance Ministry Meets Crypto Industry+DeFi Comes Under the Tax Department's Scrutiny
May 08, 2022 11:15 - 4 minutes - 3.99 MBHere are the top cryptocurrency news headlines from India this week: Finance Ministry meets crypto industry: https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2022/05/05/indias-parliamentary-finance-body-chides-crypto-industry-in-meeting-sources/ ; DeFi comes under tax department’s scrutiny: https://inc42.com/buzz/amid-ongoing-uncertainty-in-crypto-industry-defi-comes-under-tax-departments-scrutiny/ ; Reward points and e-vouchers not in crypto tax ambit: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/financ...
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Says India Will Not Rush Into Crypto Regulations
May 01, 2022 11:08 - 5 minutes - 5.45 MBHere are the top crypto news headlines from India this week: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says crypto regulation will not be rushed: https://news.bitcoin.com/indias-decision-on-crypto-regulation-will-not-be-rushed-says-finance-minister/ ; Banks ask NPCI to provide clarity on usage of UPI by crypto exchanges: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/technology/top-banks-ask-npci-to-clarify-its-stance-on-upi-for-crypto/articleshow/91056087.cms ; Payments Council Of India says payment ga...
Let's Admit It - The Indian Government Doesn't See Crypto Positively
April 24, 2022 11:48 - 8 minutes - 7.56 MBHere are the top cryptocurrency news headlines from India this week: Crypto exchanges resort to P2P after a 60% drop in trading volumes: https://inc42.com/buzz/after-nearly-60-drop-in-crypto-trading-volumes-indian-crypto-exchanges-resort-to-p2p-method/ ; Indians’ interest in cryptocurrency is declining since Budget 2022, Google data suggests: https://www.financialexpress.com/digital-currency/crypto-tax-impact-indians-interest-in-cryptocurrency-decline-since-budget-2022/2500536/ ; Freeze on cr...
India - No Country for Crypto?
April 19, 2022 04:25 - 7 minutes - 6.73 MBHere are the top cryptocurrency news headlines from India this week: Crypto trading volumes in India take a hit as new tax regime kicks in: https://www.coindesk.com/business/2022/04/11/crypto-trading-volumes-in-india-collapse-10-days-after-new-taxes-crebaco/ ; Crypto Exchange Trading Volume Plummets As India’s New Tax Rules Come Into Force: https://inc42.com/features/crypto-exchange-trading-volume-plummets-as-indias-new-tax-rules-come-into-force/ ; Indian exchanges face liquidity crunch: htt...
India to frame crypto law only after global consensus+India’s stiff crypto tax laws take effect
April 03, 2022 09:12 - 6 minutes - 5.61 MBHere are the top cryptocurrency news headlines from India this week: India to frame crypto law only after global consensus: https://www.bloombergquint.com/crypto/india-will-frame-cryptocurrency-law-only-after-global-consensus ; India’s stiff crypto tax laws take effect: https://blockworks.co/indias-crypto-tax-takes-effect-with-industry-fearing-it-will-stifle-growth/ ; Crypto Has Become Less Attractive Due to New Tax Provisions in India: https://coincrunch.in/2022/04/01/crypto-has-become-less-...
Government passes Finance Bill 2022 with controversial crypto tax provisions
March 27, 2022 09:23 - 9 minutes - 8.46 MBHere are the top cryptocurrency news headlines from India this week: Government passes Finance Bill 2022 with controversial crypto tax provisions: https://inc42.com/buzz/parliament-formalises-ban-on-offsetting-crypto-losses-via-amendments/ ; New Indian Crypto Tax Law: https://coincrunch.in/2022/03/25/new-indian-crypto-tax-law/ ; Indian crypto industry thinking about moving Supreme Court: https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2022/03/22/indian-crypto-industry-mulls-supreme-court-move-as-tax-break-ex...
Finance Ministry Planning Public Consultation on Crypto in Six Months
March 20, 2022 09:22 - 6 minutes - 6.29 MBHere are the top cryptocurrency news headlines from India this week: Finance Ministry to have public consultation on crypto in six months: https://www.cnbctv18.com/cryptocurrency/consultative-paper-on-cryptocurrency-likely-to-be-ready-in-few-months-sources-12847342.htm ; Crypto industry wants the government to reconsider the proposed 1% TDS: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/technology/crypto-players-want-finmin-to-relook-proposed-1-tds/articleshow/90209508.cms ; Crypto players seek c...
FM Nirmala Sitharaman Sees Revenue Potential in Crypto
March 13, 2022 06:56 - 5 minutes - 5.12 MBHere are the top cryptocurrency news headlines from India this week: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says the government sees revenue potential in crypto: https://inc42.com/buzz/indians-see-future-in-crypto-we-see-possibility-of-revenue-fm-sitharaman/ ; Polygon co-founder Sandeep Nailwal calls out crypto brain drain in India: https://www.ndtv.com/business/crypto-brain-drain-is-absolutely-crazy-in-india-says-polygon-co-founder-2816532 ; BearTax raises $3.2 million in a seed round: https://...
India’s wealthiest added crypto to their portfolios in 2021+India’s tax policy poses hurdles for crypto donations to Ukraine
March 06, 2022 09:55 - 5 minutes - 5.35 MBHere are the top cryptocurrency news headlines from India this week: India’s ultra-high-net-worth individuals added crypto to their portfolios in 2021: https://www.indiatoday.in/technology/news/story/ultra-rich-indians-have-mixed-feelings-about-cryptocurrency-nft-investments-1919792-2022-03-02 ; India’s tax policy poses hurdles for crypto donations to Ukraine during the ongoing war: https://qz.com/india/2134674/crypto-donations-for-ukraine-from-india-is-unfeasible/ ; Tech Mahindra announces e...
Crypto investors spooked by the market pullback triggered by the Russia-Ukraine war+ ASCI releases advertising guidelines for crypto
February 27, 2022 10:56 - 7 minutes - 6.78 MBHere are the top cryptocurrency news headlines from India this week: India’s crypto investors spooked by the market pullback triggered by the Russian invasion of Ukraine: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/technology/spectre-of-crypto-winter-spooks-all/articleshow/89806536.cms ; ASCI releases advertising guidelines for crypto: https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2022/02/23/indias-crypto-advertising-guidelines-are-out/ ; Supreme Court asks the government to clarify its stance on crypto: htt...
New cryptocurrency tax rules helping exchanges onboard more users+Indian crypto industry representatives meet Finance Ministry officials
February 20, 2022 06:51 - 6 minutes - 5.67 MBHere are the top cryptocurrency news headlines from India this week: New crypto tax rules helping exchanges onboard more users: https://www.livemint.com/market/cryptocurrency/indias-crypto-tax-turned-out-to-be-a-blessing-for-leading-exchanges-like-wazirx-11645090280257.html ; Indian crypto industry representatives meet Finance Ministry officials to make them reconsider aspects of the new tax framework: http://www.businessworld.in/article/Indian-Cryptocurrency-Sector-s-Collective-Effort-For-Re...
FM Nirmala Sitharaman says government has not legalized crypto+BACC likely to present a memorandum to the finance ministry on new tax rules
February 13, 2022 06:48 - 6 minutes - 5.65 MBHere are the top cryptocurrency news headlines from India this week: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says government has not legalized crypto yet: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/will-decide-of-banning-or-not-banning-crypto-currency-later-taxing-transactions-doesnt-legitmise-it-fm-nirmala-sitharaman-in-rs/videoshow/89498905.cms ; Crypto Industry stakeholders likely to present a memorandum to the finance ministry about the new tax rule: https://www.businesstoday.in...
India announces 30% tax on virtual digital assets in Budget 2022+Indian crypto community rallies against the high crypto tax with a petition
February 06, 2022 08:14 - 8 minutes - 7.54 MBHere are the top cryptocurrency news headlines from India this week: India announces 30% tax on crypto in Budget 2022: https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2022/02/01/india-to-levy-30-tax-on-crypto-income-cbdc-launch-in-2022-23/ ; Cryptocurrency Tax in Budget 2022 Explained in Detail: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkqNdCwFX6s&t=1137s ; Crypto tax discussion with tax expert Anoush Bhasin, Crypto India Founder Aditya Singh, and Coin Crunch India Naimish Sanghvi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kyy...
Budget 2022 may levy TDS and TCS on crypto transactions+HNIs moving crypto assets abroad amidst regulatory uncertainty
January 30, 2022 09:16 - 5 minutes - 5.1 MBHere are the top cryptocurrency news headlines from India this week: Budget 2022 may levy TDS and TCS on crypto transactions: https://gadgets.ndtv.com/cryptocurrency/features/union-budget-2022-cryptocurrency-bill-bitcoin-crypto-taxes-cbdc-2730115 ; HNIs moving crypto assets abroad amidst regulatory uncertainty: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/tech-bytes/hnis-shifting-cryptocurrency-assets-to-wallets-outside-india/articleshow/89127639.cms ; Extreme volatility takes crypto trading vol...
Crypto Industry eagerly awaits Budget 2022+Crypto investors spooked by the latest market crash
January 23, 2022 11:53 - 6 minutes - 6.11 MBHere are the top cryptocurrency news headlines from India this week: Crypto Industry eagerly awaits Budget 2022: https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2022/01/21/indias-crypto-industry-has-great-expectations-from-the-new-budget/ ; Crypto bill likely to miss the Budget session of the Parliament: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/crypto-bill-likely-to-miss-budget-session-as-govt-seeks-time-to-build-consensus/articleshow/88962285.cms ; PM Modi calls for global cooperation on cry...
Indian crypto community seeks tax clarity in Budget 2022+Digital tokens given by exchanges to employees under tax scrutiny
January 16, 2022 10:23 - 6 minutes - 5.72 MBHere are the top cryptocurrency news headlines from India this week: Indian Crypto community seeks tax clarity in Budget 2022: https://ambcrypto.com/india-calls-for-crypto-regulations-intensify-ahead-of-budget-session-2022/ ; Budget to decide if crypto investment is business income: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/cryptocurrency/budget-to-decide-if-crypto-investment-is-business-income/articleshow/88844035.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppst ; Digit...
RBI creates dedicated fintech department for crypto and CBDC+Crypto exchanges now under the IT Department and ED lens
January 09, 2022 11:42 - 5 minutes - 4.86 MBHere are the top cryptocurrency news headlines from India this week: RBI creates dedicated fintech department for crypto and CBDC: https://www.coindesk.com/business/2022/01/08/indias-central-bank-creates-fintech-department-as-challenges-posed-by-crypto-cbdc-grow/ ; Crypto exchanges under the IT and ED lens: https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/after-raid-on-wazirx-crypto-exchanges-under-i-t-and-ed-scanners-101641407967194.html ; India’s cryptocurrency platforms lack clarity on tax provis...
Leading Indian crypto exchanges raided over alleged tax evasion+Sign-ups lag on Indian exchanges after regulatory imbroglio
January 02, 2022 09:12 - 5 minutes - 5.11 MBHere are the top cryptocurrency news headlines from this week: Leading Indian crypto exchanges raided over alleged tax evasion: https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/dggi-cracks-down-on-cryptocurrency-exchanges-across-country-rs-70-cr-tax-evasion-detected-2682998 ; Sign-ups lag on Indian exchanges after regulatory imbroglio: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/cryptocurrency/sign-ups-lag-on-crypto-exchanges-as-government-defers-bill/articleshow/88603928.cms ; Exchanges struggle to get insu...
India’s cryptocurrency bill likely to be ready only by May+Bill to likely ask crypto exchanges to appoint a grievance officer
December 26, 2021 09:34 - 5 minutes - 4.71 MBHere are the top cryptocurrency news headlines from India this week: India’s cryptocurrency bill likely to be ready only by May: https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2021/12/23/indias-crypto-law-might-not-be-ready-before-may-sources-say/ ; India ends Winter Session of Parliament with no crypto bill in sight: https://www.businessinsider.in/cryptocurrency/news/no-india-crypto-bill-in-sight-even-after-winter-session-of-parliament-comes-to-a-close/articleshow/88449161.cms ; Crypto bill likely to ask e...
India’s crypto bill unlikely to be tabled in the Parliament in the ongoing winter session+More crypto news
December 19, 2021 10:33 - 7 minutes - 6.79 MBHere are the top cryptocurrency news headlines from India this week: India’s crypto bill unlikely to be tabled in the Parliament in the current session: https://www.ndtv.com/business/crypto-bill-wont-be-tabled-before-cabinet-today-more-changes-expected-2652033 ; RBI reiterates that it is not in favour of “private cryptocurrencies” in its board meeting: https://www.ndtv.com/business/reserve-bank-of-india-rbi-central-board-discusses-cryptocurrencies-internal-members-not-in-favor-2656766 ; IMF’s...
India’s crypto bill likely to restrict exchange to exchange transfers+PM Narendra Modi to take the final call on India’s crypto regulations
December 12, 2021 09:47 - 7 minutes - 6.65 MBHere are the top cryptocurrency news headlines from India this week: India’s crypto bill likely to restrict exchange to exchange transfers: https://www.businessinsider.in/cryptocurrency/news/india-to-ban-crypto-exchange-to-exchange-transfers-and-launch-crypto-wallet/articleshow/88184151.cms ; Indian crypto bill to call for a uniform KYC process for all crypto exchanges: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/cryptocurrency/blockchain/indian-crypto-bill-to-call-for-a-uniform-kyc-process-...
FM Nirmala Sitharaman clarifies that India’s Cryptocurrency Bill is an updated one+SEBI likely to regulate the crypto industry
December 05, 2021 07:46 - 6 minutes - 6.36 MBHere are the top cryptocurrency news headlines from India this week: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman clarifies that India’s Cryptocurrency Bill is not the same as the previous version: https://coincrunch.in/2021/11/30/new-crypto-bill-finance-minister/ ; ASCI In Talks With Government Over Cryptocurrency Advertising: https://inc42.com/buzz/asci-in-talks-with-government-over-cryptocurrency-advertising/ ; SEBI likely to regulate the crypto industry in India: https://www.ndtv.com/business/all-...
Crypto bill triggers frenzy in India+Crypto businesses rethinking strategy amidst an uncertain regulatory environment+more crypto news
November 28, 2021 07:34 - 6 minutes - 5.97 MBHere are the top cryptocurrency news headlines from India this week: Crypto bill triggers frenzy in India; Crypto funds rethinking strategy amidst an uncertain regulatory environment: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/tech-bytes/crypto-focused-funds-rejig-strategy-amid-talk-of-trading-ban/articleshow/87917340.cms ; Many crypto firms may look to exit India amid possibility of ban: https://www.indiatoday.in/business/story/cryptocurrency-blockchain-startups-firms-may-exit-india-amid-talk...
Crypto market cap hits a new high of $3 trillion+ Indian government to meet crypto industry stakeholders+more crypto news
November 13, 2021 04:54 - 6 minutes - 5.6 MBHere are the top cryptocurrency news headlines this week: Crypto market hits a new high of $3 trillion: https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-markets-tag-3t-combined-market-cap-for-first-time ; Bitcoin Retreats From All-Time High, Ether Follows: coindesk.com/markets/2021/11/11/bitcoin-retreats-from-all-time-high-ether-follows/ ; Indian government to meet crypto industry stakeholders: https://coincrunch.in/2021/11/11/parliamentary-committee-to-meet-crypto-players-of-india/ ; Government committ...
New report reveals Indians have invested over $10 billion in crypto+Indian exchanges commit to a self regulatory code of conduct
November 07, 2021 06:46 - 6 minutes - 6.22 MBHere are the top cryptocurrency news headlines from India this week: New report reveals Indians have invested over $10 billion in cryptocurrencies: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/india-investment-crypto-exceeds-10bn-122549498.html ; Indian exchanges commit to a self-regulatory code of conduct; Paytm may offer crypto trading if India regulates the asset class: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/cryptocurrency/paytm-may-launch-bitcoin-trading-if-india-legalises-cryptocurrency/article...
India’s new legal framework for crypto likely to be ready by Budget 2022+Indian expats leveraging crypto to remit money
October 31, 2021 11:09 - 6 minutes - 6.09 MBHere are the top cryptocurrency news headlines from India this week: India’s new legal framework for crypto likely to be ready by Budget 2022: https://www.businesstoday.in/crypto/story/law-to-regulate-cryptocurrencies-likely-by-budget-310439-2021-10-26 ; India's New Cryptocurrency Law Coming by Budget 2022, Crypto Trading to be Allowed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBvcw9SzRHo&t=3s ; Indian expats leveraging crypto to remit money: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/nri/invest/many-indian...
Indian crypto exchanges see a jump in trading volumes+SEBI bars investment advisors from advising on crypto
October 24, 2021 04:56 - 6 minutes - 5.53 MBHere are the top news headlines from the crypto industry this week: Indian crypto exchanges see a jump in trading volumes: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/technology/indians-hike-crypto-holdings-as-market-soars/articleshow/87195952.cms ; SEBI bars investment advisors from advising on crypto: https://inc42.com/buzz/sebi-prohibits-registered-investment-advisors-from-advising-on-crypto/ ; Rishabh Pant becomes the latest celebrity to hop on to the NFT bandwagon: https://www.moneycontrol...
New report says India has 10 crore crypto users+ Bollywood superstar Salman Khan to enter the NFT space+more crypto news
October 17, 2021 06:01 - 6 minutes - 5.7 MBHere are the top cryptocurrency news headlines from India this week: New report says India has 10 crore crypto users: https://www.news18.com/news/tech/with-over-10-crore-users-india-has-highest-number-of-crypto-owners-in-world-report-4321997.html ; How the 10 Crore Indians Holding Crypto is a Bogus Claim!: https://coincrunch.in/2021/10/13/how-the-10-crore-indians-holding-crypto-is-a-bogus-claim/ ; Bollywood superstar Salman Khan to enter the NFT space: https://www.indiatoday.in/business/story...
Crypto exchanges overtaking stock brokers in user base+B-Town Celebs Big B and Ranveer Singh join the crypto craze
October 10, 2021 06:14 - 6 minutes - 5.95 MBHere are the top cryptocurrency news headlines from India this week: Crypto exchanges overtaking stockbrokers in user base: https://www.livemint.com/market/cryptocurrency/crypto-exchanges-overtake-zerodha-in-user-base-11633675321727.html ; Amitabh Bachchan Becomes Latest Celebrity to Join the Cryptocurrency Craze: https://gadgets.ndtv.com/cryptocurrency/news/amitabh-bachchan-coindcx-cryptocurrencies-growth-crypto-culture-india-2563148 ; CoinSwitch Kuber onboards Ranveer Singh as its brand amb...
IMF says crypto adoption can threaten financial stability in emerging markets+RSS linked journal bats for crypto regulations in India
October 03, 2021 09:33 - 5 minutes - 4.85 MBHere are the top cryptocurrency news headlines from India this week: IMF says crypto adoption can threaten financial stability in emerging markets: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2021/oct/01/imf-warns-of-global-risks-from-unregulated-cryptocurrency-boom ; RSS-linked journal bats for crypto regulations in India: https://www.news18.com/news/business/rss-linked-journal-calls-for-regulation-of-cryptocurrency-in-india-4257092.html ; Survey reveals 16% of urban India now owns cryptocurrencies...
FM Nirmala Sitharaman speaks on cryptocurrency again+Finance Ministry reportedly forms committee to examine scope of crypto taxation
September 26, 2021 11:04 - 6 minutes - 5.84 MBHere are the cryptocurrency news headlines from India this week: FM Nirmala Sitharaman speaks on cryptocurrency again: https://www.hindustantimes.com/business/on-cryptocurrency-sitharaman-says-we-have-to-be-cautious-but-think-it-through-101632189095218.html ; Finance Ministry reportedly forms committee to examine scope of crypto taxation: https://inc42.com/buzz/government-forms-panel-to-examine-scope-of-taxation-on-crypto-trade/ ; NASSCOM report says crypto tech industry in India to reach $24...
Indians using P2P to buy crypto as SBI reportedly blocks its UPI platform for exchanges+more crypto news
September 19, 2021 09:55 - 5 minutes - 4.82 MBHere are the top cryptocurrency news headlines from India this week: Indians using P2P to buy crypto as SBI reportedly blocks its UPI platform for exchanges: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/cryptocurrency/indians-continue-buying-cryptos-via-p2p-and-other-methods-even-after-upi-halt/articleshow/86311934.cms ; State Bank of India Blocks Payments to Cryptocurrency Exchanges on UPI Platform: https://news.bitcoin.com/state-bank-of-india-blocks-payments-cryptocurrency-exchanges-upi/ ; ...
RBI continues to have major concerns about crypto+Zerodha co-founder Nithin Kamath says that crypto can disrupt brokers and stock exchanges
September 12, 2021 11:28 - 8 minutes - 8.2 MBHere are the top cryptocurrency news headlines from India this week: RBI continues to have major concerns about cryptocurrencies: https://www.news18.com/news/business/how-bitcoin-will-help-indian-economy-rbi-guv-has-major-concerns-about-cryptocurrency-4186169.html ; India will have a distinct regulatory approach to crypto: https://www.cryptodost.io/event/we-will-be-able-to-walk-the-tight-rope-of-balancing-stability-and-growth-when-it-comes-to-crypto-instruments-says-jayant-sinha-member-of-par...
Cryptocurrencies likely to be Treated as Commodities in the Crypto Bill+Indian Banks Softening Stance on Crypto+More Crypto News
September 05, 2021 10:24 - 6 minutes - 6.39 MBHere are the top cryptocurrency news headlines from India this week: Cryptocurrencies likely to be treated as a commodity in India: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/virtual-currencies-govt-plans-to-bring-a-bill-cryptos-to-be-treated-as-commodity/articleshow/85885645.cms ; Indian Banks reportedly softening their stance on crypto: https://www.businessinsider.in/cryptocurrency/news/banks-in-india-are-reportedly-softening-their-stance-on-crypto-trading/articleshow/8583068...
India Ranked Sixth in DeFi Adoption+RBI Could Begin CBDC trials by December+More Crypto News
August 29, 2021 09:08 - 6 minutes - 5.62 MBHere are the top cryptocurrency news headlines from India this week: India ranked sixth in DeFi adoption: https://blog.chainalysis.com/reports/2021-global-defi-adoption-index ; RBI could begin CBDC trials by December: https://www.cnbc.com/2021/08/27/india-central-bank-rbi-digital-rupee-trials-could-begin-by-december.html ; Bitcoin rally brings Indian investors back to crypto: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/cryptocurrency/bitcoin-rally-draws-indians-back-to-cryptos/articleshow/85...
Update on Cryptocurrency Bill+India Ranked Second in Global Crypto Adoption+More Crypto News
August 22, 2021 07:13 - 6 minutes - 6.36 MBSubscribe to the Cryptocurrency India Weekly Newsletter: Here are the top news headlines from India this week: The wait for India’s Crypto Bill Continues: https://www.livemint.com/market/cryptocurrency/cryptocurrency-bill-awaiting-cabinet-approval-fm-sitharaman-11629125368539.html ; News about Crypto Bill in India has been the same since July 2020: https://coincrunch.in/2021/08/19/fight-the-fud-crypto-bill-has-been-the-same-since-july-2020/ ; India ranked second in global crypto adoption: h...
CoinDCX becomes India's First Crypto Exchange Unicorn+Indian Government has No Data on Crypto Mining
August 15, 2021 09:08 - 6 minutes - 6.27 MBSubscribe to the Cryptocurrency India Weekly newsletter: https://www.getrevue.co/profile/thecryptodost Download the GoSats app here: https://gosats.io/refer&code=GSWW9793 Here are the top cryptocurrency news headlines from India this week: CoinDCX becomes India’s first crypto exchange unicorn: https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/cryptocurrency/coindcx-becomes-indias-first-crypto-unicorn-raises-90-million-led-by-b-capital-7301371.html ; Indian government not tracking environmental imp...
Five Reasons Indian Regulators are Shying Away from Regulation of Crypto Trading + More Crypto News
August 08, 2021 10:05 - 7 minutes - 6.76 MBSubscribe to the Cryptocurrency India Weekly newsletter: https://www.getrevue.co/profile/thecryptodost Here are the top cryptocurrency news headlines from India this week: Ministry of Finance responds to questions about crypto in the Parliament: https://news.bitcoin.com/indian-government-cryptocurrency-trading-regulation-investor-protection/ ; Five Reasons Indian regulators are shying away from regulation of crypto trading: https://inc42.com/infocus/indias-crypto-economy-scams-volatility-lac...
CoinDCX may become a unicorn soon+ Equalisation levy on crypto exchanges in India will not apply to investors+more crypto news
August 01, 2021 09:31 - 9 minutes - 8.51 MBSubscribe to the Cryptocurrency India Weekly newsletter: https://www.getrevue.co/profile/thecryptodost Here are the top cryptocurrency news headlines from India this week: CoinDCX exchange may become a unicorn soon: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/funding/coindcx-in-talks-to-raise-100-120-million/articleshow/84840176.cms ; Equalisation levy on crypto exchanges in India will not apply to investors: https://www.businessinsider.in/cryptocurrency/news/the-indian-government-has-no-data-...
RBI looks at CBDC as a way to counter cryptocurrencies+more crypto news from India
July 25, 2021 09:20 - 6 minutes - 6.09 MBSubscribe to the Cryptocurrency India Weekly newsletter: https://www.getrevue.co/profile/thecryptodost Here are the top cryptocurrency news headlines from India this week: RBI looks at CBDC as a way to counter cryptocurrencies: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/its-time-for-digital-currency-to-counter-crypto-says-rbi/articleshow/84662839.cms ; Cashaa’s ambitious plans for crypto-friendly banking in India: https://indianexpress.com/article/business/banking-and-finan...
Delhi High Court issues notice to set up guidelines for crypto ads
July 18, 2021 09:43 - 7 minutes - 6.77 MBSubscribe to the Cryptocurrency India Weekly newsletter: https://www.getrevue.co/profile/thecryptodost Here are the top cryptocurrency news headlines from India this week: Delhi High Court issues notice to set up guidelines for crypto ads: https://coincrunch.in/2021/07/14/delhi-hc-issues-notice-to-exchanges-centre-sebi-to-set-up-guidelines-for-crypto-ads-on-television/ ; India’s Crypto Bill Will not be introduced in the Monsoon session of the Parliament: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DA2L...
Cabinet note on India’s new crypto bill now ready+Indian cryptocurrency exchanges report trading slump+more crypto news from India
July 11, 2021 10:13 - 5 minutes - 4.93 MBHere are the top cryptocurrency news headlines from India this week: Cabinet note on India’s new crypto bill now ready: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/plugging-gaps-in-gst-was-not-a-roving-expedition/article35070324.ece ; Indian exchanges report trading slump: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/technology/crypto-exchanges-use-trading-lull-to-build-capacity-improve-systems/articleshow/84173761.cms ; ICICI bank stops users from using the LRS route to invest in crypto assets...
15 million Indians now investing in crypto+Foreign crypto exchanges in India may have to pay 18% GST+More crypto news
July 04, 2021 06:23 - 8 minutes - 7.79 MBHere are the top cryptocurrency news headlines from India this week: 15 million Indians now investing in crypto: https://www.coindesk.com/india-bitcoin-crypto-investments-young-generation ; Foreign crypto exchanges in India may have to pay 18% GST: https://www.businessinsider.in/cryptocurrency/news/foreign-crypto-exchanges-in-india-may-have-to-pay-18-gst-as-the-government-mulls-over-taxation/articleshow/84066450.cms ; Indian cryptocurrency exchanges scrambling to secure permanent payment solu...
New crypto tax on international exchange transactions+India’s super rich get easier access to crypto+more crypto news
June 27, 2021 10:28 - 6 minutes - 6.06 MBHere are the top cryptocurrency news headlines from India this week: India mulling a new crypto tax on foreign cryptocurrency exchange transactions: https://www.businessinsider.in/cryptocurrency/news/trading-on-crypto-exchanges-based-outside-of-india-may-get-more-expensive/articleshow/83747213.cms ; What is Equalisation Levy: https://cleartax.in/s/equalisation-levy ; India’s super rich get easier access to crypto: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/technology/exchanges-rolling-out-red-...
Indian crypto industry continues to attract foreign funds+Raftaar becomes first Indian artist to accept crypto as fees
June 20, 2021 08:51 - 7 minutes - 6.99 MBHere are the top cryptocurrency news headlines from India this week: Indian crypto industry continues to attract foreign funds even as Indian VCs stay away: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/technology/indias-crypto-industry-attracts-foreign-funds-but-local-investors-remain-wary/articleshow/83615324.cms ; Rapper Raftaar becomes first mainstream Indian artist to accept crypto as performance fees: https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/india/rapper-raftaar-is-the-first-indian-artiste-to-acce...
India May Classify Bitcoin as an Asset Class+Kraken, Bitfinex and Kucoin Eye India Entry+More Crypto News
June 13, 2021 10:31 - 5 minutes - 4.73 MBHere are the top cryptocurrency news headlines from India this week: India May Classify Bitcoin as an Asset Class Soon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_EKixDTy7FQ&t=18s ; Kraken, Bitfinex and Kucoin Eye India Entry: https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2021/6/9/cryptocurrency-exchanges-explore-ways-to-enter-india ; ED issues show-cause notice to crypto exchange WazirX’s directors Nischal Shetty and Sameer Mhatre: https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/ed-issues-show-cause-notice-to-wazirx-d...
RBI Says Banks Cannot Stop People From Investing in Crypto based on 2018 Circular+Leading Exchanges Partner with IAMAI for Self Regulation
June 06, 2021 11:17 - 7 minutes - 6.73 MBHere are the top news headlines from India this week: RBI Says Banks Cannot Stop People From Investing in Crypto based on 2018 Circular: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0UwESHdcmA&t=3s ; Official RBI Notification: https://rbi.org.in/Scripts/NotificationUser.aspx?Id=12103&Mode=0 No change in RBI’s view on cryptocurrencies, says RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das: https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/no-change-in-rbis-view-on-cryptocurrencies-we-have-major-concerns-das/article34730687.ece ; Waz...