India is developing an appetite for crypto derivatives, even as the country’s Supreme Court continues to deliberate over the future of the exchange industry.
OKEx Partners With Bain-Backed Crypto Exchange to Launch Leveraged Futures in India
The partnership will see the firms launch a new futures trading platform and provides OKEx with a foothold in a high-potential market.
Southern Indian State to Launch Dedicated Blockchain Incubator
The southern Indian state of Telangana is to launch a dedicated blockchain incubator with assistance from top educational institutions.
India’s Central Bank Explains Why It Blocked Banks From Using Cryptos in Court Filing
The Reserve Bank of India has said in a court filing that it had “ringfenced” financial institutions from dealing with digital assets over perceived risks, but hadn’t banned cryptos.
Power Ledger, Indian Government to Boost Renewables With P2P Energy Trading Initiative
Australian blockchain startup Power Ledger will pilot a peer-to-peer solar energy trading platform alongside an Indian utility firm and a government agency.
Power Ledger, Indian Government to Boost Renewables With P2P Energy Trading Initiative
Australian blockchain startup Power Ledger will pilot a peer-to-peer solar energy trading platform alongside an Indian utility firm and a government agency.
India Plans to Issue a National Blockchain Framework
The Indian government is drafting a paper outlining a new national blockchain framework, a minister wrote Wednesday.
Binance Enters Indian Market With Acquisition of Crypto Exchange WazirX
Binance has made a move into India’s potentially huge, but troubled, cryptocurrency market with the acquisition of the WazirX exchange platform.
India’s Defense Minister Touts Blockchain, AI Role in Warfare
India’s defense minister Rajnath Singh highlighted the potential use of blockchain technology in the defense industry on Monday.
Indian Panel Proposes Fines and Jail Time for Cryptocurrency Use
The panel also encouraged some distributed ledger projects including a government-owned cryptocurrency.
Facebook Says It Won’t Launch Crypto in India Due to Regulatory Issues
Facebook reportedly said that current regulatory restrictions mean it has “no plans” to launch its digital wallet service and crypto in India.
Indian Police to Get Special Training to Spot Crypto Scams
A new training session seeks to create “domain expertise” for cryptocurrency related crimes.
Another Indian Crypto Exchange Shuts Down Blaming Banking Ban
Regulatory uncertainty ushered in by India’s central bank appears to have brought about the demise of the cryptocurrency exchange Koinex.
Libra Could Be Unbalanced by Indian Crypto Laws
Facebook reportedly has not filed an application with the RBI, which seeks to ban cryptocurrencies.
Reserve Bank of India Denies Involvement in Draft Bill to Ban Cryptocurrencies
India is embroiled in rumors of a cryptocurrency ban that would have made cryptocurrency mining, trading, and ownership illegal.
BitConnect Promoter Wanted Over Another Alleged Crypto Scam
A promoter of the now-shuttered crypto fraud BitConnect has again been charged over a different claimed cryptocurrency scam.
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.
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.
QuadrigaCX: Indian Hospital Releases Details About CEO’s Death
Private hospital Fortis Escorts has released details on the death of Gerald Cotten, CEO of Canadian cryptocurrency exchange QuadrigaCX.
Government Death Certificate Says QuadrigaCX CEO Died in India
An Indian government-issued death certificate corroborates the passing of QuadrigaCX CEO Gerald Cotten in early December.