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Indian ‘Crypto King’ Arrested by Narcotics Control Bureau — Wazirx Says Not Our User

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India’s Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has arrested a Mumbai resident known as “crypto king,” who allegedly used bitcoin to purchase narcotics on the dark web. Indian cryptocurrency exchange Wazirx says the accused is not one of its customers. ‘Crypto King’ Arrested in India A Mumbai resident, Makarand Pardeep Adivirkar, also known as “crypto king” in … Read more

India Probes Cryptocurrency Exchange Wazirx in Chinese Money Laundering Case

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India’s Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has reportedly sent a notice to Wazirx, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in India, under the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999, (FEMA). The investigation was initiated “on the basis of the ongoing money-laundering investigation into Chinese owned illegal online betting applications,” the ED detailed. ED’s FEMA Investigation of Wazirx … Read more

Bitcoin Tops $11,000 Reigniting Interest in India

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A resurgent bitcoin is rekindling Indian interest in cryptocurrencies with reports suggesting many dormant holders are back to trading. A report in Livemint is also attributing the piqued interest to a recent Indian supreme court decision to overturn a prohibition that barred banks from dealing with cryptocurrency exchanges. The ban was imposed by the Reserve … Read more

Indian Crypto Boom: Exchanges See 10X Trading Volumes During Lockdown

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India’s cryptocurrency sector is booming during the extended nationwide lockdown. Several Indian cryptocurrency exchange executives have shared with news.Bitcoin.com their record-breaking stats, bullish trends, and positive sentiment despite the coronavirus-driven lockdown. Growing Interest in Cryptocurrency in India as Lockdown Extends India recently extended its nationwide lockdown by another fortnight due to the coronavirus outbreak. While … Read more

Where to Buy Bitcoin in India: Cryptocurrency Exchanges Lower Their Fees

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Since the supreme court lifted the RBI ban, more people have been looking to buy bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in India. Responding to community feedback, a number of cryptocurrency exchanges have lowered their fees as the Indian crypto sector continues to grow. Also read: IMF Declares Global Recession, 80 Countries Request Help, Trillions of Dollars … Read more

The Crypto Industry’s $400M Cash and Stock Deal – Binance to Acquire Coinmarketcap.com

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The popular cryptocurrency exchange Binance is allegedly in talks with the owners of coinmarketcap.com in hopes of purchasing the website for $400 million. People familiar with the matter explained the acquisition will be announced this week and could be one of the largest procurements in the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry to-date. Also read: Bitcoin Mining … Read more