Blockchain analysis platform Chainalysis unveiled its Global Crypto Adoption Index for 2023, revealing that India has surged to the top spot in terms of cryptocurrency adoption despite grappling with a challenging regulatory and tax environment. This marks a two-spot rise from its position in the previous year’s rankings. The report
In recent developments, Coinbase, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange, has been at the center of speculation regarding the suspension of its services for Indian customers. However, the company has provided a much-needed clarification on the matter. The controversy began when American online newspaper TechCrunch published a report hours ago, suggesting that
India has taken center stage as it currently presides over the G20, a pivotal forum comprising the world’s major economies. Amidst its diverse initiatives encompassing startups, cybersecurity, and disaster risk management, India’s call for a unified approach to address the complexities of cryptocurrencies has caught the attention of the global
Yes Bank recently stated that the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI), the digital rupee, will have improved usage. This will be made possible by the bank’s integration of digital rupee with UPI. Customers of Yes Bank may now use their smartphones to pay for goods and services using the digital
Crypto exchange OKX, aims to join the Indian market and hire locals to help grow the scope of Web3 apps. OKX’s chief marketing officer, Haider Rafique, has said that the business intends to “exponentially ” expand the availability of its wallet services by engaging with the Indian developer community. He
In a significant announcement at the G20 summit, Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi advocated for a global framework to regulate the rapidly evolving cryptocurrency landscape. PM Modi’s proposal emphasizes the need for a unified approach that transcends individual national boundaries, echoing the sentiments expressed in a series of tweets
WazirX, the Indian crypto exchange, has temporarily halted fiat withdrawals from its trading platforms. Indian crypto users have not been able to withdraw Indian rupees (INR) for over 24 hours. The suspension is due to complications with the crypto exchange’s payment provider. According to the withdrawal page on the trading
NC Global Media, the Dubai-based blockchain media company, has partnered with and supported the legal team of TechiLaw, an emerging law firm, in efficiently assisting over 100 victims of peer-to-peer (P2P) scams in navigating the intricate landscape of frozen bank accounts in India. Since mid-April, a sense of uncertainty has
Envisioning the crypto industry, India wants to explore more with the development of Web3. As per the press release from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) on Wednesday, the browser foresees crypto token support for digitally signing documents, which would further strengthen the security of online transactions and
India, as the current president of the G20, has made a significant impact on the world of cryptocurrency by releasing its official presidency note. The note outlines India’s recommendations on global crypto regulation, potentially reshaping the regulatory landscape worldwide. One of the key points highlighted in the presidency note is
