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Bitcoin-related ads are now streaming on Disney+ in some regions thanks to Zebpay

“Learn about simple, secure Bitcoin,” the ads state. Crypto exchange Zebpay has launched a campaign with ads featuring Bitcoin during the Indian Premier League cricket games. As reported by Twitter user Mohit Rai Sharma, ads for Zebpay appeared on Indian streaming platform Disney+ Hotstar during a series of cricket matches starting Sept. 19. “Learn about…
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Fresh reports of Indian crypto ban are “clickbait,” says local source

Local sources speculate on the possibilities of a cryptocurrency ban in India. The draconian bill introduced by the country’s former finance secretary Subhash Chandra Garg in 2019 to ban cryptocurrencies in India haunts the country’s crypto enthusiasts and entrepreneurs to this day. Reports from Bloomberg and the local news outlet Economic Times about the further…
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Ripple CEO criticizes India’s looming crypto ban

‘Disappointing to see India flip-flop on crypto,’ Garlinghouse stated. Indian government officials are reportedly planning to discuss a new bill whose legal framework would ban cryptocurrencies on the subcontinent.  According to a Sept. 15 report from Bloomberg, the Indian federal cabinet is considering a law banning crypto six months after courts lifted a blanket ban.…
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From open arms to full bans: The latest on crypto regulation in Asia

A look at the legal status of crypto in Asia, where new crypto hubs are emerging and thriving despite uneven regulation. When most people hear about buying Bitcoin (BTC) or other cryptocurrencies, they immediately think of the largest exchanges, most of which are located in Asia. Today, countries such as China and South Korea have…
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Blockchain platform connects Indian farmers to UAE food industry

Agriota E-Marketplace may give farmers in India more access to the UAE’s multi-billion dollar food industry. Food industry officials in the United Arab Emirates may soon have a blockchain-based supply chain to obtain agricultural products directly from India. According to an Aug. 31 report, officials in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will be using Agriota…
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Indian crypto P2P market size triples despite regulatory uncertainty

In addition to the Indian P2P market surging in recent months, the country’s DeFi sector has been gaining momentum. Even as fears of another blanket ban on India’s digital asset market linger on, peer-to-peer Bitcoin trading within the Asian powerhouse is still surging, hitting all-time highs over the first week of August.  This immense growth…
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Binance launches new hackathon and accelerator for the Indian DeFi ecosystem

Binance is conducting India’s first DeFi-focused hackathon aimed to accelerate DeFi innovation in the country. Global cryptocurrency exchange Binance is conducting a hackathon in India focused on decentralized finance (DeFi) that will be followed by an accelerator program.  Dubbed “Build for Bharat,” the company claimed that this is the first-ever DeFi-focused hackathon and acceleration program…
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The Importance of Developing the Decentralized Finance Space

Developing the DeFi space is perhaps the most important task that lies ahead for the crypto community in the coming years. The rapid growth of the decentralized finance space, the rise in demand, the improvement of its protocols, and the breadth of offered services and opportunities will provide retail users with the options they are…
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Indian Crypto Exchange WazirX to Enter DeFi Amid Uncertain Regulations

Indian crypto exchange WazirX plans to attract current users and institutional investors with its market maker protocol. One of the leading cryptocurrency exchanges in India, WazirX, today said they are gearing up to develop and launch their first decentralized finance product in partnership with the Matic network. In an announcement shared with Cointelegraph, the company…
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Japan’s Top HR Firm Is Working on a Blockchain-Based Recruitment App

Your next job might hire you using the Blockchain. Persol Group, one of the largest human resource companies in Japan, has partnered with major Japanese IT and electronics company, NEC Corporation, to build a new blockchain-powered recruiting platform. Persol Group is one of the largest staffing companies in the country, with 32,000 employees and a…
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