RBI Governor Says Crypto Discussion Paper Will Clarify India’s Stance on Virtual Assets; Industry Reacts

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra stated that the upcoming discussion paper on crypto, being developed under the Finance Ministry’s oversight, will provide clarity on the future of virtual assets in the country. Speaking to Gadgets 360, members of India’s Web3 community highlighted that while other nations are embracing crypto, India’s prolonged indecision is hindering its progress…

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Austria’s BitPanda Secures FCA Approval in UK, Plans to Offer ‘Set-and-Forget’ Savings Strategy

Austria-based crypto exchange BitPanda has received regulatory approval from the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to operate in the country. The Vienna-headquartered firm announced on Wednesday, February 12, that it is now authorised to offer crypto-related services to British investors. To secure FCA approval, BitPanda has aligned its operations with the UK’s anti-money laundering and…

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Coinbase Plans India Re-Entry with UPI-Linked Services, Starts Discussions with Potential Partners: Source

US-based cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase is preparing to re-enter the Indian market nearly two years after its exit. The company has begun discussions with potential partners to introduce UPI-linked services in the country, an industry source familiar with the matter, who wishes to be anonymous, told Gadgets 360. Coinbase first attempted to enable UPI-based crypto transactions…

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South Korea’s FSC Unveils Plan to Define Corporate Participation in Virtual Digital Asset Market 

South Korea is collaborating with various internal authorities to develop its Web3 market. In a recent move, the Financial Services Commission (FSC) unveiled a roadmap to gradually integrate local corporations into the VDA market, which primarily consists of cryptocurrencies. Looking ahead, South Korea aims to assess the financial aspects of cryptocurrencies and foster sector growth…

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