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BTC Slips Below $42K, Coinbase Halts Crypto Trading in India

Kapil Rathi, co-founder and CEO of crypto exchange CrossTower, discusses the recent dip in the crypto markets as investors weigh macro factors like the Russia-Ukraine war, rising oil prices and inflation concerns. Plus, a conversation about India’s crypto ecosystem as Coinbase’s expansion in the country is facing obstacles.

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MobiKwik Pulls Crypto Support; Twitter NFT Hacker Strikes Again

Binance wins Abu Dhabi nod for another Middle Eastern outpost. India’s MobiKwik pulls crypto support. South Korea’s president-elect forges ahead with crypto policies. Twitter hacker takes over verified accounts to promote fake Azuki NFT drop. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”

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Finance

Crypto Trading Volumes in India Collapse 10 Days After New Tax: Crebaco

The volume on WazirX, the country's largest exchange, has plunged by 72%.

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Tech

Multiple Indian Official Twitter Accounts Hacked, NFT Content Posted

Accounts of a high-profile state chief minister, political parties and government institutions were compromised.

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Videos

Coinbase India Setback; Hong Kong’s Bitcoin ATMs

Coinbase’s India launch hits road bump. South Korea’s Shinhan bank sets precedent for corporate crypto accounts. Expert says Singapore still on track to become a global crypto hub. Hong Kong leads the way for Bitcoin ATMs in Asia, but is their future in doubt? Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”

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Finance

Coinbase's Trading Launch in India Hits Snag With Payments System

The entity that governs UPI, India's payment system, say it's "not aware" of any crypto exchange using the system.

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Finance

Coinbase Starts Crypto Trading Services in India

The announcement was made at an event in India's tech hub Bengaluru.

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Videos

US Sanctions Russian Darknet Market; Indian MP’s Crypto Warning

South Korea’s Kakao Group acquires Japanese crypto exchange SEBC. U.S. sanctions Russia-based darknet market Hydra Market. MP: India to make life hell for crypto investors. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”

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Policy

Can India’s Controversial New Tax Law Be Challenged in Court? Yes, Say Crypto Lawyers

While the overall bill may not be suitable for a lawsuit, lawyers believe a 1% tax deducted at source may be.

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