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Indian Government Threatened To Shut Down Twitter, Says Jack Dorsey

Former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey claimed that the micro-blogging platform encountered “many requests” from the Indian government to block accounts covering “farmer protests” and those who criticized the government. In a startling revelation, Jack Dorsey stated that the Indian government exerted pressure on the social media platform to block accounts

June 13, 2023 2 mins read

BRICS Accelerates Its Efforts to Dethrone the USD

While it is true that BRICS countries have expressed their desire to reduce the dominance of the US dollar in international trade and finance, it would be an exaggeration to say that they are “racing” to achieve this goal. The BRICS countries have been exploring alternatives to the US dollar

June 6, 2023 2 mins read

Indian Banks Encouraged to Adopt AI and Blockchain for Future

India’s central bank has put forward a recommendation for banks to embrace artificial intelligence and blockchain technology in order to achieve sustainable growth and ensure stability.  Deputy Governor Mahesh Kumar Jain, at a conference organized by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for directors of Indian banks, led a discussion on

May 31, 2023 1 min read

Crypto Revolution in BRICS: India Leads the Way in Bitcoin Adoption

In an era where disruptive technologies are redefining financial boundaries, cryptocurrency, particularly Bitcoin, has emerged as a game-changer. No country illustrates this paradigm shift better than India, which has witnessed an astounding 2700% increase in new Bitcoin users over the past three years. According to reports, the dawn of India’s

May 31, 2023 2 mins read

Decoding the Global Landscape of Cryptocurrency Adoption

Bitcoin, the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, has transitioned from being an esoteric fascination to a commonly recognized monetary instrument. While its hype extends globally, some countries are at the forefront, experiencing an extraordinary leap in the number of crypto users and owners. Crypto Craze: 2018-2022 Growth in Key Global

May 30, 2023 2 mins read

Indian Crypto Industry Rallies for UPI Integration to Revive Access

India’s cryptocurrency industry is mobilizing for reform as a wave of proposals seeks to restore access to the immensely popular Unified Payments Interface (UPI) for crypto-related transactions. According to insiders, the Indian government and central bank have been inundated with these proposals, while the newly established crypto policy advocacy group,

May 18, 2023 2 mins read

Binance P2P Bank Accounts Seized, Indian Crypto Community in Shock 

Amid the anticipation of India unveiling its crypto regulatory framework, the seizure of numerous Binance P2P-linked bank accounts triggered a noisy shockwave in the community.  A netizen from the community posted a tweet thread to publicize the seizing of her bank account and her subsequent communication with the Cyber Crime.

April 28, 2023 2 mins read

Citibank Completes India’s First $3M Blockchain-enabled Letter of Credit

India’s recent completion of its first blockchain-enabled letter of credit transaction on the Contour Network marks a significant milestone in the digitization of trade finance processes. The transaction, valued at $3 million by Citibank, is expected to reduce transaction time and costs for clients, paving the way for more efficient

April 23, 2023 2 mins read

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