If you can’t beat them join them. For one digital remittances solutions provider, this held true. TransferGo announced on September 5 that it had launched a blockchain-based real-time transfer system that’s powered by Ripple. The company revealed that it had settled on Ripple’s network due to its speed of execution […]
Tag: India
Reserve Bank of India to Set Up a Blockchain and AI Unit
After being engaged in a bitter legal fight with the country’s crypto operators, the Reserve Bank of India is reportedly setting up a new unit that will monitor emerging technologies such as blockchain, cryptocurrencies and artificial intelligence. The unit will lead the RBI’s efforts to stay ahead in the fast-evolving […]
India Investigates Another Crypto Scam
Cryptocurrency scams have become a very real problem over the past few years. With so many new users entering this ecosystem as of late, it is evident that many are at risk of being scammed. In India, another big crypto scam has been uncovered, and two individuals associated with the […]
Huobi Mulls Offering INR-Based Peer-to-Peer Trading in India
The current cryptocurrency situation in India doesn’t look promising. With the RBI officially banning all fiat currency-based transactions pertaining to Bitcoin and altcoins, a worrisome situation was created. Huobi is looking to enter this market through a new peer-to-peer trading venture. It’s a very interesting decision, and one that bypasses […]
India’s KoinEx Loop Platform Offers INR Trading Despite Central Bank Ban
The cryptocurrency market situation in India is changing fairly quickly. The country’s Reserve Bank maintains a ban on cryptocurrency trading with the INR, but a new business model is emerging. KoinEx, one of the many platforms in the country, is now launching a LocalBitcoins competitor to continue exposing clients to […]
Indian Congress Demands Probe Into Bitcoin Scam Involving Top Officials
Another day, another crypto-related scam. This time it’s in India, where members of the nation’s congress have demanded a Supreme Court-monitored investigation into a “mega Bitcoin scam.” Calls for the probe are led by senior congressional leader Shaktisinh Gohil, who accuses the top leadership of the country’s largest political party, […]
India to Trial Blockchain for Fertilizer Subsidy Management
India is undertaking research into the possible use of blockchain technology in the management of fertilizer subsidies. The venture will bring together the country’s think tank, NITI Aayog, and one of the country’s largest chemical manufacturers, Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals Limited (GNFC). The Indian government hopes that the […]
Ripple Forges into India with the Help of a Major Bank
Ripple has made some major inroads in the world of finance over the past few years. This company is very different from traditional firms, mainly because it taps the potential of digital assets and blockchain technology to achieve its goals. Ripple is continuing to spread across India through a new […]
Bitcoin Price Watch: Currency Sinks to New Low
At press time, bitcoin has shrunk down to $6,100 – the lowest it’s been in nearly four months. All the talk of bitcoin developing newfound resistance appears to be moot; the coin remains as vulnerable as ever, and traders should brace themselves for bitcoin to strike the $5,000 range next. […]
Indian Government’s Cryptocurrency Panel Doesn’t Aim to Ban Bitcoin
India is a very peculiar country when it comes to cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. With a lot of conflicting reports regarding the future regulation of this industry, anything and everything could still change in the near future. It now seems the government may prepare to overturn the “ban” on cryptocurrency […]
Indian Banks Form Blockchain Consortium for Inter-Bank Transactions
Some 14 Indian banks have joined a blockchain consortium that aims to tap into the blockchain to speed up internal processes. Dubbed India Trade Connect, the consortium is six months old and will facilitate the swift issue of loans over a decentralized protocol. According to Bloomberg, the member banks account […]