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Gemini Eyes Asia-Pacific Expansion With New Engineering Hub in India

Cryptocurrency exchange Gemini has announced that it would open a new engineering center in India in order to take advantage of the country’s abundance of highly skilled IT professionals. The exchange is “in the midst” of constructing an engineering facility in Gurgaon, India, according to a statement released by CTO

April 21, 2023 2 mins read

India & UK Discussed Effective Global Strategy to Deal Crypto

On Wednesday, India and the UK discussed current affairs around crypto assets and emphasized the need for strong international strategies to address the risks involved. Participants from both countries provided updates on recent changes in their respective banking sectors at the second India-UK Financial Markets Dialogue, discussing banking trends and

April 20, 2023 1 min read

Indian Crypto Exchange WazirX Charges Higher Gas Fee?

WazirX, India’s most trusted Bitcoin and cryptocurrency exchange collects 30.43 USDT as a withdrawal fee for the minimum withdrawal amount of 60.80 USDT. That is equal to the actual withdrawal fund (50%).  When users of the WazirX exchange attempt to withdraw money, the platform displays fees that are higher than

April 19, 2023 1 min read

Indian Finance Minister Emphasizes Need for Unified Crypto Regulation

The government of India has always taken a relaxed approach to draft legislation for the nascent cryptocurrency sector. But this time, India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has emphasized the need for immediate awareness of the problems associated with crypto assets. Indian lawmakers, it has been said, pushed for quick action

April 16, 2023 1 min read

India Warns of Crypto’s Potential to Destabilize Global Economy

India’s Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, raised concerns about the potential for crypto assets to cause “macroeconomic instability” at a press conference after her meeting with the G20 finance ministers and central bank governors. Speaking at the conference, Sitharaman emphasized: “There is a greater acceptance among all G20 members that any

April 14, 2023 2 mins read

Algorand up 11% After Its Latest Push Into India

Algorand (ALGO), the blockchain-based cryptocurrency protocol that uses proof-of-stake technology, is up more than 11% in 24-hour trading following the headlines of its partnership in India. The partnership agreement which it believes will help India’s growing economy as it transitions from Web2 to Web3.  As per reports, the three main areas

March 30, 2023 1 min read

India Collects Rs 158 Crores Via TDS on Crypto Transactions

India, until March 2023 for the financial year 2022–23, a total of Rs. 157.9 crore has been collected in direct tax or deducted at source (TDS) on payments made upon transfer of virtual digital assets (VDAs) and cryptocurrencies. Cryptocurrencies and other VDAs are entitled to 1% TDS, which went into

March 29, 2023 1 min read

India and UAE To Test CBDC Interoperability

India’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), announced its partnering with the Central Bank of UAE (CBUAE). This collaboration enhances both countries’ Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) transactions of remittances and trade. Both the central banks signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Wednesday in Abu Dhabi to

March 17, 2023 1 min read

Indian College Student Commits Suicide Due to Crypto Scam

When it comes to cryptocurrency, the Indian government has always been wary because of its decentralized aspect. The recent bankruptcies of many cryptocurrency enterprises, however, have only amplified the voices of others who disagree. To add insult to injury, crypto frauds have caused significant harm to individuals curious about cryptocurrency

March 12, 2023 1 min read