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‘Avoid Ban on Private Cryptocurrencies,’ Indian Technology Think Tank CIS Recommends

The recommendations include classifying crypto in a way that allows it to be regulated by either the central bank or the markets regulator.

The Lotus Temple in New Delhi, India. (Matthew TenBruggencate/Unsplash)

Policy

India’s Crypto Bill Likely to Be Delayed for Several Weeks: Reports

The bill, which needs Cabinet approval to be heard by the full parliament, isn’t on the agenda for today’s meeting.

India's Parliament House, New Delhi

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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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Finance

India Prime Minister Suffers Another Twitter Hack; Fake Tweet Sent Promising Bitcoin to All Indians

The attack followed one in autumn 2020 that was part of a widespread hack used to trick social media users to send cryptocurrency to the attackers.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Shutterstock)

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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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India’s Crypto Bill Proposes ‘Arrest Without Warrant’: Report

Dealing in crypto could lead to an arrest without a warrant, and would be “non bailable,” according to the report.

India's Parliament House, New Delhi

Finance

VCs in Talks to Invest $50M–$150M in Polygon: Report

Investors like Sequoia Capital India and Steadview Capital are eyeing an investment in the Ethereum layer 2.

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Finance

Flipkart Co-Founder-Backed Navi Mutual Fund Files for Blockchain Fund in India

The filing comes after Invesco deferred the launch of a similar fund due to the regulatory uncertainty in the country.

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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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