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Indian Government Leans Toward Calling Bitcoin an Asset

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There seems to be a fair amount of uncertainty and misinformation regarding India’s stance on Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies. More specifically, a few news outlets have reported that the country would ban Bitcoin altogether. There’s no evidence to back up such claims right now. Moreover, the secretary of the country’s Department of Economic Affairs claims there will not be … Read more

Crowdfire Founders Plan to Launch Indian Bitcoin Exchange

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Cryptocurrencies have grown popular in India, and digital asset markets in the region have seen exponential growth despite uncertainty from the Indian government. Now, this week the founders of the popular application Crowdfire have announced the team is launching an Indian-based bitcoin exchange this March. Also read: Russian Cryptocurrency Bill Is Ready – Regulators Share Details … Read more

Trading Tip `The Wall´ – I Was Wrong

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Last week, I made an analysis of the bitcoin price situation. My analysis noted that while the rumors of Wall Street price manipulation was most likely false, the fear was real. Despite that, the price did not break under $10,000. Because my inclination towards bitcoin is bullish (based on the the positive sentiment around the … Read more

India’s Finance Minister Confirms Crypto Not Recognized as Legal Tender, Media Panics

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India’s Finance Minister, Arun Jaitley, has confirmed that the country’s government will not recognize cryptocurrencies as legal tender, adding that authorities will seek to ramp up efforts to “eliminate” the use of virtual currencies in illicit transactions. Mr. Jaitley’s comments have been misconstrued and embellished throughout the mainstream media, with numerous reports proclaiming that India’s … Read more

Indians Expect Clarity on Bitcoin Taxes within Days

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Under mounting pressure to make decisions and take steps to clarify cryptocurrency matters, the Indian government may soon shed some light on one of many unclear aspects – taxation. Local media have turned the spotlight on Budget 2018, but lots of titles end with question marks. The new financial frame is to be presented next … Read more

Benebit ICO Does a Runner with $2.7 Million of Investor Funds

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Benebit, one of this year’s most hyped ICOs, has pulled an exit scam, making off with a reported $2.7 million of investor funds. Other estimates put the figure as high as $4 million. The fraud only came to light after someone noticed that the team photos had been stolen from a school website. Once the … Read more