Naveen Mallela, global co-head of Onyx, JPMorgan’s blockchain and digital currency unit, highlighted the rapid adoption of blockchain technology in India, particularly after the 2022 launch of the central bank digital currency (CBDC), the e-rupee. He noted that CBDCs represent a significant advancement for Indian payments, positioning them as the next step in the evolution […]
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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is actively exploring the potential of central bank digital currency (CBDC) on an international scale, according to Governor Shaktikanta Das at the Global Fintech Fest. The RBI is focusing on enhancing CBDC’s interoperability with existing retail payment systems like the Unified Payment Interface (UPI) to facilitate seamless cross-border transactions. […]
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RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das advocates a plug-and-play system to enhance cross-border payment efficiency and CBDC interoperability.
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The governor of India’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Shaktikanta Das, has highlighted the challenges of implementing cross-border digital currency interoperability and the necessity for robust governance. He emphasized the importance of gradual central bank digital currency (CBDC) rollout and data-driven insights from pilot programs. RBI Governor Warns of Challenges in Digital […]
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The Indian government, through a panel headed by the Secretary of the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA), is expected to release a consultation paper on cryptocurrency regulations. The paper, scheduled for release between September and October 2024, will seek input from stakeholders to gather feedback on effective regulation. India is emphasizing the importance of international […]
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India’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), published its August bulletin on Monday. The report discusses several aspects of central bank digital currency (CBDC) and its implications. The RBI is actively involved in developing CBDC initiatives to enhance cross-border payments, improve financial inclusion, and mitigate risks posed by private digital instruments. The RBI’s […]
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The Orissa High Court in India has reaffirmed that cryptocurrency trading and transactions are neither banned nor deemed illegal in India. Citing the legality of crypto, the court granted bail to Sandeep Chowdhury, CEO of Yes World, who was accused of defrauding investors through a Ponzi scheme disguised as a cryptocurrency business. Orissa High Court […]
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India’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), has revealed that as of June, there were five million digital rupee users and 420,000 merchants participating in the retail central bank digital currency (CBDC) pilot. The RBI emphasized that the digital rupee is designed to complement cash and existing payment systems, serving both wholesale and […]
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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 […]
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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI)’s May 2024 bulletin warns retail investors that “the crypto ecosystem lacks accountability and stability and is marked by regulatory ambiguity.” The Indian central bank also cautioned that some cryptocurrency systems may be “prone to crisis without safeguards.” RBI Bulletin’s Crypto and Defi Warnings India’s central bank, the Reserve Bank […]
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