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Telegram Under Scrutiny in India, but Ban Not Imminent: Reports

[Aug 27, 2024 10:40 AM] Telegram, perhaps the most prominent messaging service used by the cryptocurrency ecosystem, is under scrutiny in India but not in immediate danger of a ban, multiple reports have indicated. Indian authorities have asked the investigators for an…

Wazirx Begins INR Withdrawal Phase 1: Users Can Withdraw Up to 33%

[Aug 26, 2024 1:45 PM] Indian crypto exchange Wazirx has initiated the first phase of INR withdrawals, permitting eligible users to withdraw up to 33% of their INR balances. Co-founder Nischal Shetty noted that the timeline for the second phase remains uncertain due to…

India and Russia to Enhance Trade With Rupee-Ruble Payments

[Aug 16, 2024 11:20 AM] India and Russia are discussing ways to enhance bilateral trade by adopting payments in their national currencies and reducing non-tariff barriers. The talks aim to facilitate rupee-ruble trade and address trade imbalances, particularly as…

Wazirx Moves Funds to New Wallets After $230M Crypto Theft

[Aug 14, 2024 2:30 PM] Indian crypto exchange Wazirx is in the process of migrating the remaining assets from custodian Liminal to new multisig wallets following a security breach that resulted in the theft of over $230 million. Wazirx claims that while its own systems…

Wazirx Announces FIR Filing Following Major Cyberattack

[Aug 6, 2024 4:16 PM] Indian crypto exchange Wazirx has updated users about the recent cyberattack, confirming the filing of a First Information Report (FIR) to address the hack. Cofounder Nischal Shetty emphasized that a police complaint was made the day after the…

Binance Hit With $87 Million Tax Bill in India

[Aug 6, 2024 3:16 PM] Global crypto exchange Binance has received a goods and services tax (GST) bill of Rs 722 crore ($87 million) in India for non-compliance with the country’s tax regulations. This is the first instance of a cryptocurrency firm facing such…