Blockchain & crypto news from India
On June 18, 2021, data sourced from the NFT tracking platform CryptoSlam indicated that the Bitcoin network has surpassed the Ronin blockchain, securing the third position in the all-time non-fungible token (NFT) sales rankings. The sales figures for Bitcoin-based NFTs reached an all-time high of $4,271,928,280, surpassing Ronin’s previous record of $4,271,675,550. As a result,…
During an interview with Cointelegraph at the Bitcoin-only conference, BTC Prague, Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino highlighted the unique nature of Bitcoin among the vast array of cryptocurrencies. Ardoino emphasized the distinctive decentralized nature of Bitcoin that distinguishes it from over 14,000 other cryptocurrencies, making it the only currency that operates without central control. “Bitcoin stands…
MetaMask, a crypto wallet firm, has introduced a staking service that enables users to combine their funds and stake their assets in enterprise-grade validators operated by Consensys, a blockchain software company. This service allows MetaMask wallet users to stake their Ether without having to meet Ethereum’s high minimum requirement of 32 ETH, which is currently…
According to recent reports, during the first quarter of 2024, hackers managed to illicitly acquire digital assets totaling a whopping $542.7 million. This figure represents a significant 42% surge in comparison to the corresponding period in 2023, signifying a potential uptick in the activities of cryptocurrency hackers and exploiters. If this trend continues, it is…
Founded in 2017, CoinSwitch was founded as a global cryptocurrency exchange aggregator. This platform allowed users to compare rates across various exchanges and facilitated seamless trading across multiple cryptocurrencies. The company was launched as CoinSwitch Kuber in 2017, to specifically cater to the Indian cryptocurrency market only. The company was founded by Ashish Singhal, Govind…
WazirX is one of the biggest crypto exchanges in India. It was founded in 2018 by Nischal Shetty, Sameer Mhatre, and Siddharth Menon. Nischal Shetty has been a prominent figure in the Indian tech scene. Before WazirX, he founded Crowdfire, a popular social media management tool. The motivation of the founders behind establishing WazirX was…
CoinDCX, a cryptocurrency exchange platform launched in 2018, has grown to be one of the biggest cryptocurrency exchanges in India. The company was founded by Sumit Gupta and Neeraj Khandelwal. The platform aims to provide a secure, user-friendly and compliant environment for people to trade digital assets. The rapidly growing demand of digital assets in…
Founded in 2014, ZebPay serves as a platform for cryptocurrency exchange, enabling users to engage in buying, selling, and trading a diverse range of digital currencies including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple, Litecoin, and others. The company was founded by Mahin Gupta, Sandeep Goenka, and Saurabh Agrawal in India. The company was initially called BuySellBitco.in. The company…
After settling a fine of approximately $2 million, Binance, the largest cryptocurrency exchange globally, which had been prohibited from operating in India, is now prepared to make a comeback. Binance is set to be the second cryptocurrency exchange from overseas which marks a return to the country after KuCoin after India’s financial regulatory authority restricted…
The pilot study of the CBDC has raised curiosity about the new digital currency. While the responses of participants are expectedly tepid and restrained, the question uppermost on everyone’s mind is – how is this better than UPI/Bhim/Paytm? The retail pilot of CBDC is planned on a limited scale, and currently only on invite basis….