In compliance with regulatory requirements, OKX said that it would discontinue its centralized cryptocurrency trading services for residents of Hong Kong starting May 31, 2024. OKX attributed the decision to withdraw its virtual asset service provider (VASP) license application to a “careful consideration” of its business strategy, however, the exchange did not provide further details or specific reasons behind this move. OKX Retreats from Hong Kong In its official blog post...
Read More »Shiba Inu (SHIB) is the Most-Traded Coin in March on The Leading Indian Exchange
TL;DR Shiba Inu achieved a two-year high in its price last month, topping the list of the most-traded digital assets on one popular cryptocurrency exchange. Despite a recent price dip, multiple analysts, including prominent figures on social media platforms, predict a bullish future for SHIB, with forecasts ranging from reaching all-time highs to doubling in price. Shiba Inu’s Success Last Month The second-largest meme coin experienced a solid rally in March, with its price...
Read More »OKX to Reportedly Discontinue Service in India: Users Directed to Close Positions
Cryptocurrency exchange OKX has reportedly said that its services in India are being discontinued due to local regulations. In an email notification sent on March 21st, the platform urged users in the country to close their positions by the end of April. The latest development comes on the heels of a continued crackdown on global crypto exchanges by the Indian government. OKX Calls its Quits India has intensified its efforts to tackle illegal operations by exchanges within...
Read More »US Spot Bitcoin ETFs Coming to India From Crypto Investment Platform: Report
Mudrex, an Indian cryptocurrency investment platform, intends to introduce U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to target both institutional and retail investors within India, according to CEO and co-founder Edul Patel. The move comes amid India’s latest government action to tighten offshore crypto exchanges regulation. Mudrex to Offer Four Spot Bitcoin ETFs In an interview with CoinDesk, Patel emphasized the value of spot Bitcoin ETFs for institutional investors,...
Read More »India’s Interim Budget Leaves Crypto Community Guessing; Industry Eyes Post-Election Revisions
The Indian crypto industry is seeking parity, urging fair regulations against foreign exchanges exploiting regulatory gaps amidst dwindling market share for local exchanges while investors face legal uncertainties. With unstable banking ties hindering operations, the sector is currently grappling with hurdles. However, India’s finance minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, refrained from providing any updates on the regulation and taxation of crypto during her interim budget address...
Read More »Shiba Inu (SHIB) Was the Second-Most Traded Crypto Asset on This Popular Exchange in 2023: Details
TL;DR One of the biggest Indian cryptocurrency exchanges noted that Shiba Inu (SHIB) was highly traded on its platform last year, even surpassing Bitcoin and Polygon in February. Shiba Inu introduced Shibarium, a layer-2 blockchain solution, to enhance efficiency and scalability, achieving over 200 million transactions. Despite recent progress, SHIB’s price hasn’t seen substantial gains, with a 12% drop noted on January 3, though trends like negative SHIB exchange netflow...
Read More »CoinDCX’s Year-End Report Unveils Maturing Investor Base in India
Despite India’s controversial crypto policy and lack of clarity in several aspects, the country emerges as the top market. According to a new report by crypto exchange CoinDCX, 28 Indian entities became ‘FIU-Registered Reporting Entity.’ India emerged as a global crypto adoption leader, reflecting sustained interest and robust demand for digital assets. India Defies Crypto Skepticism CoinDCX’s year-end report for 2023 shared with CryptoPotato revealed that 60% of the user...
Read More »Crypto Taxation Misses the Mark: India Loses $420 Million in Potential Revenue Due to 1% TDS
The Indian government has lost $420 million in what could have been a substantial revenue stream as a result of its taxation, forcing traders to move their transactions outside the country. Experts are now suggesting that the Indian government should take a more relaxed approach to its controversial stance on crypto taxation. According to a recent study by Delhi-based think tank Esya Centre, the highly debated crypto policy in India, involving a 1% transaction tax deducted at...
Read More »ZebPay CEO: International Statutory Bodies Can Join Forces in Framing ‘Cohesive’ DeFi Rules
The proactive approach to framing crypto-specific guidelines comes as a respite after years of conversations about an outright ban on the sector that was initially mooted by the Reserve Bank of India. The Indian government may have shelved its plans to impose a blanket ban on crypto, but there’s still a long way to go, and the latest development depicts that the country’s approach has been a bit of a rollercoaster ride. A “Positive Precedent” for the World Indian financial...
Read More »Here’s What You Need to Know About Crypto Regulatory Roadmap Approved by G20
Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBGs) from G20 nations, under the Indian Presidency, have announced unanimously adopting the ‘G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Communique’ during its meeting in Marrakesh, Morocco. This comes a month after the G20 member nations accepted the crypto regulatory roadmap outlined in a collaborative report titled “IMF-FSB Synthesis Paper: Policies for Crypto-Assets,” jointly presented by the International Monetary...
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