India
India’s Supreme Court Lifts Banking Ban on Crypto Exchanges
The Supreme Court of India has ruled against a decision imposed by the country's central bank nearly two years ago that stifled crypto trading in Asia's third-largest economy.
India's Appetite for Crypto Derivatives Is Growing, Exchanges Say
India is developing an appetite for crypto derivatives, even as the country's Supreme Court continues to deliberate over the future of the exchange industry.
OKEx Partners With Bain-Backed Crypto Exchange to Launch Leveraged Futures in India
Through the partnership the firms will launch a new futures trading platform in India, providing OKEx with a foothold in a high-potential market.
Southern Indian State to Launch Dedicated Blockchain Incubator
The Indian state of Telangana is to launch a dedicated blockchain incubator with assistance from top educational institutions.
India's Central Bank Explains in Court Filing Why It Blocked Banks From Using Cryptos
The Reserve Bank of India has said in a court filing that it had "ringfenced" financial institutions from dealing with digital assets over perceived risks, but hadn't banned cryptos.
Power Ledger, Indian Government to Boost Renewables With P2P Energy Trading Initiative
Australian blockchain startup Power Ledger will pilot a peer-to-peer solar energy trading platform alongside an Indian utility firm and a government agency.
India Plans to Issue a National Blockchain Framework
The Indian government is drafting a paper outlining a new national blockchain framework, a minister wrote Wednesday.
India's Defense Minister Touts Blockchain, AI Role in Warfare
India's defense minister Rajnath Singh highlighted the potential use of blockchain technology in the defense industry on Monday.
Indian Panel Proposes Fines and Jail Time for Cryptocurrency Use
The panel also encouraged some distributed ledger projects including a government-owned cryptocurrency.
Facebook Says It Won't Launch Crypto in India Due to Regulatory Issues
Facebook reportedly said that current regulatory restrictions mean it has "no plans" to launch its digital wallet service and crypto in India.
