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Could India Ban Private Cryptocurrencies?

India’s biggest crypto exchange WazirX registered an annual trading volume of over $43 billion, marking a 1,735% growth over 2020, despite lingering regulatory uncertainty and market volatility in the country.

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Delay Likely for India’s Crypto Bill, Crypto’s Landmark Year

Delay likely for India crypto bill. Nexon America to accept crypto for in-game purchases. Crypto caps a landmark year. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."

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Binance Withdraws Singapore Application, Security Tokens on the Rise

India’s Prime Minister's Twitter account hacked with a fake bitcoin tweet. Binance Asia Services withdraws crypto license application in Singapore. Security tokens are the next phase for capital markets. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”

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India's Modi Says Crypto Should Empower Democracies, Not Undermine Them

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for a global cryptocurrency standard, claiming emerging technologies such as crypto should empower democratic societies. This contrasts an earlier report which stated the country was planning to adopt harsh policies towards digital assets. "The Hash" hosts break down the potential implications for mainstream adoption of crypto and the role of government in DeFi.

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Tough Measures in India’s Crypto Bill, NFTs a Hot Christmas Gift

Updates to Australian crypto regulation proposed. Jail a possible penalty for violations of India’s proposed crypto bill. NFTs a hot gift this holiday season. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”

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Shiba Inu and Luna on a Tear, K-Pop Bets on Digital Assets

India crypto bill description described as misleading. Shiba Inu coin and Terra token Luna on a tear. K-pop industry betting on digital assets. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”

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Korea Crypto Tax Postponed, CoinDCX Looks to IPO

Korea’s KB Kookmin Bank develops virtual banking services. Imposition of Korea’s crypto tax postponed. India’s CoinDCX looking to IPO when legislation allows. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”

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Omicron Hits Markets, Japanese Novel Released as NFT

Singapore’s Coinstore enters India despite ongoing regulatory wrangling. Crypto markets hit by Omicron variant. Japanese sci-fi novel Pure released as NFT. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”

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Bitcoin's Price Trajectory Ahead of Thanksgiving Weekend

CoinDesk's Galen Moore discusses what to make of bitcoin's price trajectory as the cryptocurrency is holding support above its 100-day moving average of $53,700. Plus, potential headwinds out of India amid talks of a bill banning cryptocurrencies in the country, and reactions to Salvadoran Ambassador to U.S. saying bitcoin challenges the U.S.' monetary authority.

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Bitstamp Exec on India’s Plan to Ban ‘Private Cryptocurrencies’

The Indian government is still seeking to ban most cryptocurrencies under a long-awaited bill that will be submitted for consideration. Bitstamp U.S. Chief Compliance Officer Thomas Hook discusses the potential impact on Bitstamp, which supports credit and debit purchases of digital assets in India. Plus, his thoughts on the Kleiman vs.

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