India Supreme Court Lifts RBI Ban on Banks Servicing Crypto Firms
India’s Supreme Court rules that the central bank’s ban on banks’ dealings with crypto firms is “disproportionate” Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
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Indian Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Cryptocurrency — RBI Ban Lifted
A historic day for the Indian crypto community, the supreme court has finally ruled on the case against the banking ban by the central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The court held that the RBI circular which places a banking ban on the crypto industry is unconstitutional. Also read: Hearing Concluded — Indian … Read more
A Call for Sensible Regulation: The Fate of Future Innovation in India
The Indian crypto community holds its breath awaiting the Supreme Court’s decision Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
Verdict in India Imminent, RBI Cites Warren Buffet Skepticism as Reason to Ban Crypto
The RBI’s defense of its crypto ban has so far consisted of the finance body claiming that cryptocurrencies can have a negative impact on the nation’s financial stability Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
Crypto Exchange Zebpay Announces Relaunch in India Ahead of Supreme Court Decision on RBI Ban
Zebpay is returning to India more than a year after closing down local crypto exchange operations due to the banking ban imposed by the central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Under a new leadership team, the exchange has also revealed a number of upcoming new services, including a crypto-to-crypto exchange and a way … Read more
India Unveils National Blockchain Strategy, Calling on RBI to Issue Digital Currency
India’s National Strategy on Blockchain has been published. It recommends, among other things, for the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to issue a central bank digital currency. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology tasked the National Institute for Smart Government with drafting this national policy. Also read: Regulatory Roundup — New US Crypto Tax … Read more
Hearing Concluded: Indian Supreme Court Deliberates on Crypto vs RBI Case
The Indian supreme court has finished hearing the crypto vs. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) case. The hearing concluded on Tuesday with the counsel for the Internet and Mobile Association of India wrapping up his arguments, followed by arguments by the counsel representing crypto exchanges. The court is now in deliberation. Also read: Regulatory Roundup … Read more
Indian Prime Minister Modi Awards Young Entrepreneur for Cryptocurrency App
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi has awarded a young entrepreneur for her cryptocurrency price tracking application while the government is still deliberating on the country’s crypto policies. News.Bitcoin.com caught up with the award recipient to find out more about her app. Meanwhile, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is being challenged in the supreme court … Read more
Panic Withdrawals at Indian Bank Over Alarming KYC Notice
Hundreds of customers went on a withdrawal spree after an Indian bank announced its revised KYC requirements. The bank’s action followed the decision by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to include the National Population Register letter as a valid KYC document for opening bank accounts. Customers are worried their funds could be frozen. Also … Read more
RBI Confirms Crypto Not Banned in India
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has confirmed that cryptocurrency is not banned in India. During the latest supreme court hearing of the crypto case, the central bank’s reply to the Internet and Mobile Association of India was read out in detail. The RBI clarified that it only fenced in the entities it regulates, such … Read more
