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The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has issued a circular on the “prohibition of dealing in virtual currencies”. The measure comes right after a similar move by the central bank of neighboring India. Commercial banks and payment providers have been told to stay away from crypto operations. They should not facilitate transactions of virtual currencies … Read more
Cryptocurrency users in India are using the internet to voice their protest over a recent crackdown by the country’s central bank. Instead of allowing it to be stifled, petitioners call on the government to help cultivate the new ecosystem which can benefit India in various ways. Also Read: ADS Securities Adds Bitcoin Cash, Litecoin, … Read more
Bitcoin’s price is enjoying a healthy, $300 spike. After yesterday’s price of $6,600, bitcoin is now trading at a solid $6,900. One reason for the jump may stem from new details regarding India’s stance on cryptocurrencies. Over the past few days, several sources have reported that India was entertaining a permanent ban on bitcoin and … Read more
Bitcoin has taken a small tumble since yesterday’s figure of $6,800. At press time, the price has fallen by about $100 and bitcoin sits at just over $6,700. The fall may have occurred for several reasons, one being the recent hack of privacy-oriented cryptocurrency Verge. The attack was noticed by a bitcointalk.org user, who claimed … Read more
Citibank India notified debit card and credit card clients via email on the 13:th of February they would no longer be able to participate in cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin. Citing regional and global concerns from regulators, the over a century old institution is following a growing number of traditional banks in cutting off access to … Read more
India continues its shaky experiment with money’s future as its domestic population is wild about cryptocurrency. Its government and regulators are less than thrilled, though. The banking system is siding with minders, causing friction between account holders and crypto exchanges. Everyone is pointing to a lack of clarity in the law as origin for the … Read more
The Indian government has been actively issuing warnings regarding the risks of investing in cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin. However, Indians are not deterred, crowding to register at crypto exchanges in the country. Also read: Russian Cryptocurrency Bill Is Ready – Regulators Share Details Indian Government Actively Issuing Warnings The Indian government has repeatedly warned about bitcoin … Read more
It has been a busy week for the government of India concerning cryptocurrencies. After it raided crypto exchanges, it is now actively investigating wealthy bitcoiners through the Income Tax Department of India (ITDI). In addition to roustings and investigations, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) announced new scrutiny initiatives regarding initial coin offerings … Read more
