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Jay-Z and Jack Dorsey to Fund Bitcoin Development in Africa and India with $24.5M
To enable the penetration and adoption of Bitcoin on African and Indian soils, Jay-Z and Jack Dorsey are to give away $24.5 million in BTC.
From Aadhaar to On-Chain ID: Can India Leapfrog into Decentralised Identity?
In 2025, India can advance decentralized identity by layering privacy-preserving credentials over its existing Aadhaar system, enhancing verification without abandoning current infrastructure.
Rajasthan Sunshine, Assam Rain: Could India Host the World's Greenest Bitcoin Mines?
Could India host the world's greenest Bitcoin mines? Rajasthan's solar surplus & Assam's hydro potential offer carbon-neutral mining—if policy eases taxes, duties, and grid access. A 50-MW pilot could emerge in 24 months.
India's Largest Crypto Exchange CoinDCX Raises $2.5 Million in New Growth Capital to Increase User Base
CoinDCX, India’s largest crypto exchange, has announced that it has raised $2.5 million from investors like Polychain Capital and Coinbase Ventures. Polychain Capital led the funding round with support from Coinbase Ventures, the investment arm of the US cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase. CoinDCX had raised a $3 million Series A round earlier in March, which was also led by Polychain Capital and included HDT Group (operator of BitMEX) and Bain Capital Ventures. The company’s other main investor, Coinbase Ventures, has also made investments in other crypto businesses like BlockFi, Messari, Compound, Securitize, and Etherscan.
India's Proposed Crypto Tax Rules May Become Law
India's proposed crypto tax rules may become law tomorrow through parliament.
Post-WazirX Freeze: India Rolls Out Rs.100-Crore Insured Crypto Custody Vaults with Live Proof-of-Reserves
After WazirX’s 2022 freeze, Indian crypto exchanges are adopting homegrown custody solutions with insured cold storage & proof-of-reserves. While banking hurdles remain, India now leads in transparency—ahead of formal regulations.
India Proposes Effective Ban for All Private Crypto Assets, Except a Few In Forthcoming Bill
Most cryptocurrencies appear to be on their last lap in India. The country is set to propose a ban for most digital assets starting at the end of this month.
India’s Central Bank to Begin Testing Its CBDC in December
The governor of India’s central bank recently said that the regulator is preparing to start trial programs for its digital rupee by December. The central bank revealed that it will examine the functionality of the national central bank digital currency to ascertain the suitability of the underlying technology.
Indian Banks Seeking Clarity from NPCI on the Use of UPI for Crypto Transactions
NPCI’s formal directive on the use of UPI payment method for crypto transactions is unlikely to come soon.
Indian Tech Giant Infosys and Matic Network to Reinvigorate Dapp User Experience
In a pivotal technological partnership, Infosys joins Matic network as an early transaction validator. This synergy will offer a strong tech structure to the Matic operations with DApps.
Indian Crypto Taxation Leads to Increase in Daily Sign-ups for Exchange Platforms
Indian crypto-asset exchange platform WazirX witnessed a 30% jump in its daily sign-ups since the country decided to impose a 30% tax on profits from cryptocurrency trading, according to co-founder Nischal Shetty.
Crypto Ads in India to Brandish with "Highly Risky" Disclaimer
The Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI), the sovereign regulatory body for advertisements, has published a new set of guidelines for stakeholders in the digital currency ecosystem.