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Garantex Crypto Exchange Operator Arrested in India While on Vacation

Operator of sanctioned Russian crypto exchange Garantex arrested in India while vacationing with family.Garantex was recently targeted by international law enforcement, with nearly $28...

India’s IFSCA Opens Consultation on Real World Asset Tokenization Framework

India's GIFT City IFSC launches consultation on Real World Asset tokenization, explicitly excluding cryptocurrency trading Regulators aim to build secondary markets for tokenized assets from...

India Signals Crypto Policy Shift Amid Global Market Evolution

India's government is reviewing its cryptocurrency stance amid shifting global perspectives and regulatory changes. Current Indian crypto regulations include a 30% capital gains tax and...

India Slaps 70% Tax Penalty on Unreported Crypto Trading Profits

India introduces strict tax measures on undisclosed cryptocurrency gains with penalties reaching 70% under Section 158B. The regulation places cryptocurrencies in the same category as...

India Expands Crypto Oversight: New Tax Rules and Reporting Requirements Coming in 2025

India introduces 1% TDS on crypto transactions below ₹50,000, with 30% tax on gains effective July 2022. New section 285BAA requires prescribed entities to report...

Jio Platforms Teams Up with Polygon Labs to Launch Web3 Services in India

Indian tech giant Jio Platforms partners with Polygon Labs to launch Web3 services for 450 million users. Reliance Industries subsidiary aims to integrate blockchain technology...

Microsoft Commits $3B to Boost India’s AI Future with Massive Training Initiative

Microsoft announces $3 billion investment in India's AI and cloud infrastructure. Plan includes training 10 million people in AI skills by 2030. New data centers to...

Blockchain Boosts Security and Transparency in India’s Education System

Blockchain technology helps prevent certificate fraud in India.Digital diplomas on the blockchain ensure records can't be altered.Maharashtra and other states are using blockchain for...

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DTCC’s Tokenization Platform Begins With Ethereum, Canton

DTCC CEO Frank La Salla revealed the organization is working with multiple Layer 1 blockchains for its tokenization platform.Initial...

Traders Debate Saylor Bitcoin Sale Possibility

MicroStrategy stock fell despite price target hikes from Wall Street firms like Canaccord and TD Cowen.Bitcoin slipped below $81,000...

Miami Crypto Conference Attendees’ Deodorant Problem Stinks

Crypto conference attendees in Miami faced complaints over a lack of deodorant use, prompting social media backlash.The issue has...