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ASCI Adopts Key Changes in Indian Crypto Advertising Guidelines

Sumit Gupta, the CEO and co-founder of crypto exchange CoinDCX recently took to Twitter to announce that the Advertising Standards Council of India has adopted two key suggestions made by the Bharat Web3 Association in regards to the ‘Guidelines for Advertising Virtual Digital Assets and Linked Services’ released in February

November 2, 2023 2 mins read

SIT Operations Lead To Arrest of Key Suspect in Crypto Scam in India

On Sunday, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) investigating the alleged multi-crore crypto fraud executed searches at 41 different sites in Himachal Pradesh, India and detained one of the major suspects, Abhishek Sharma. Abhishek, a native of the Una district in Himachal Pradesh, is believed to have been one of the

October 30, 2023 1 min read

Indian Doctor Loses INR 1.1 Crore to Facebook Crypto Scam

A gynecologist working out of central Mumbai, Maharashtra in India lost INR 1.1 crore (approx. $1,31,872) to a Facebook imposter. A lady called Melissa Campbell, proclaiming to be a professional in crypto trading, communicated with the doctor on Facebook last year, promising him a significant return on his investment. After

October 28, 2023 2 mins read

India’s Aggressive Push for Blockchain Technology in Governance and Industry

Considering the surge of increase in adoption of blockchain throughout the world, India has also taken notice of its potential and is researching the use of this distributed ledger technology in a variety of different fields. NITI Aayog has taken the lead in encouraging the use of cutting-edge technologies by

October 24, 2023 2 mins read

Kerala High Court Addresses Growing P2P Challenges in India With Positive Ruling

In a significant development for the Indian crypto community, the Kerala High Court has issued a groundbreaking directive, safeguarding the rights of bank account holders who have fallen victim to indiscriminate freezes on their accounts in cases related to cybercrimes.  The court, in its ruling, called upon banks not to

October 21, 2023 2 mins read

India’s HPCL Adopts NEAR Blockchain for Efficient Purchase Orders

Hindustan Petroleum (HPCL), one of India’s prominent oil and gas companies, is set to revolutionize its purchase order verification process with the introduction of a cutting-edge blockchain system. Collaborating with blockchain software firm Zupple Labs, renowned for its blockchain-based credential verification platform called “LegitDoc,” will provide the technology to streamline

October 19, 2023 1 min read

Indian Police Bust $3.92 Million Crypto Scam; Arrest Two Suspects

The rising prevalence of crypto-related frauds over the last several years has understandably scared off several investors. Meanwhile, on Wednesday the 18th of October, authorities in Navi Mumbai exposed and shut down a major crypto fraud. Located in the Indian state of Maharashtra, Navi Mumbai is a city that borders

October 18, 2023 1 min read

India Set to Launch Global Crypto Exchanges Database to Fight Crime

India is gearing up to launch a global database of cryptocurrency exchanges in an effort to combat crimes and money laundering activities associated with digital assets. This database will not only encompass information about legitimate cryptocurrency exchanges but also include details on exchanges operating in the dark web. According to

October 5, 2023 2 mins read

INOCYX Forms Historic Collaboration with Software Technology Parks of India

Indian government and institutions exhibit evolving sentiments toward the broadest use case of blockchain technology — cryptocurrencies — and its corresponding market dynamics. INOCYX, a revolutionary cryptocurrency exchange platform, has emerged as a beacon of innovation in the nation’s burgeoning crypto sector. The exchange has solidified its position as a

October 3, 2023 2 mins read

Indian MP Urges Government Action to Strengthen Web3 Payment Services

Cryptocurrency, like many other emerging technologies, was first ignored in India. It seemed as if Indians were hesitant to even acknowledge the industry existed. Lately, the government’s attitude on VDAs (virtual digital assets) has changed significantly due to widespread usage both internationally and in India. In 2022, this was formalized

September 26, 2023 3 mins read
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