Bitget in ‘active discussions’ to receive licensing in India
Bitget is currently operating in the Indian market but faces some issues with signing up new users due to certain regulatory limitations. Go to Source
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India’s Digital Rupee Usage Drops Drastically After Initial Surge
India’s central bank digital currency (CBDC), the digital rupee, has experienced a significant decline in usage, decreasing to a tenth of its peak in December 2023, according to sources involved in the pilot project. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) initially reached 1 million daily retail transactions with the digital rupee by incentivizing banks and … Read more
Indian Authority Fines Crypto Exchange Binance $2.25 Million for AML Violations
India’s Financial Intelligence Unit has fined crypto exchange Binance $2.25 million (₹18.8 crore) for non-compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) regulations. Binance’s return to India is seen as challenging, especially after the government’s tax measures significantly reduced daily trades on some major local crypto exchanges. This fine follows Binance’s global scrutiny and former CEO Changpeng Zhao … Read more
Binance fined $2.25M by India’s financial intelligence unit
India’s financial watchdog issued charges against Binance after reviewing written and oral submissions from the Binance Director and available company records. Go to Source
Modi Reappoints Nirmala Sitharaman as India’s Finance Minister — Investors Remain Concerned Over High Crypto Taxes
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reappointed Nirmala Sitharaman as Finance Minister. She remains instrumental in shaping India’s economic policies, including cryptocurrency regulation and taxation. Nirmala Sitharaman Reappointed as Finance Minister Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reappointed Nirmala Sitharaman as Finance Minister, extending her tenure that began in 2019. Sitharaman, who delivered her sixth … Read more
Indian Authority Busts Cryptocurrency Fraud Ring Targeting Foreign National
India’s Enforcement Directorate (ED) has cracked down on a cryptocurrency fraud ring targeting a foreign national. The accused persuaded the victim to transfer $400,000 to a cryptocurrency account set up using unauthorized remote access. The ED seized digital evidence, froze fixed deposits, and confiscated jewelry connected to the case. The investigation is still ongoing. ED … Read more
India Repatriates 100 Tonnes of Gold From UK, Aims to Move More
According to local media reports, the Reserve Bank of India has repatriated 100 tonnes of gold that was held in the vaults of the Bank of England. The operation, carried out in special circumstances due to the quantity of gold moved, may be repeated as India seeks to hold more gold domestically for logistical reasons … Read more
Dabba Announces Expansion of 10,000 New Wifi Hotspots in India Through Depin Program
Dabba, a decentralized physical infrastructure network (Depin), has announced it will deploy 10,000 new wifi hotspots globally, aiming to enhance internet accessibility in underserved Indian regions. This expansion coincides with the upcoming token generation event on the Solana blockchain scheduled for July. Dabba’s Depin Initiative Targets India with 10,000 Wifi Hotspots The initiative, dubbed season … Read more
Indian Finance Minister: Crypto Regulation Needs Global Consensus
Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman advocates for global consensus on cryptocurrency regulation, highlighting the need for international cooperation, particularly within the G20. She noted that while Indian regulators have differing opinions regarding how to treat crypto, there is currently no significant confusion. Indian Finance Minister on Crypto Regulation Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stressed the … Read more
Indian Regulator Advocates Multi-Agency Approach for Crypto
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has submitted its recommendations for regulating crypto assets to a government panel. SEBI suggests multiple regulators for different aspects of cryptocurrency trade. India’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), however, views crypto as a macroeconomic risk, highlighting concerns about tax evasion and fiscal stability. SEBI … Read more