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Chinese Banking Associations Target NFTs

As the market heats up, the tokens are increasingly under the microscope in China.

China's crypto crackdown put digital-asset traders on the defensive. (Creative Commons, modified by CoinDesk)

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%.

Bangalore, Karnataka, India (Abdullah Ahmad/Unsplash)

Policy

GOP Policy Arm Releases Paper Exploring Benefits, Risks of Crypto

The paper signals that Senate Republicans are inching toward a more unified approach to crypto regulation.

U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt (R-MO), chairman of the Republican Policy Committee. (Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Policy

Industry Associations, Regulator Give Some Clarity on Singapore's Crypto Ad Rules: Report

Advertising to retail investors will be disallowed, as Singapore limits crypto trading to professional investors.

Singapore skyline (Unsplash)

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.

Bangalore, Karnataka, India (Abdullah Ahmad/Unsplash)

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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Policy

New Singapore Crypto Law Requires Overseas-Only Operators to Be Licensed: Report

The city-state's Tuesday passage of the law means such companies will have to meet anti-money laundering and anti-terrorism measures, for which they were not previously regulated.

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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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Finance

Coinbase to Hire 1,000 People in India Expansion

The growth plan will quadruple the number of the exchange's employees in the country.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong (CoinDesk archives)