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Bitbns launches instant INR deposits+SEBI keeping close watch on global crypto regulations+Dentacoin partners with Indian clinic and more Dec 03, 2018

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Here are the top headlines from the week:
Bitbns starts instant INR deposits: https://cryptodost.io/india/indian-exchange-bitbns-launched-instant-inr-deposits.html
SEBI keeping a watch on global crypto regulations: https://coincrunch.in/2018/12/01/sebis-november-bulletin-highlights-fca-and-secs-approach-to-cryptoassets/
Leading Indian b-school SP Jain issues certificates on blockchain: https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/economy/sp-jain-school-of-global-management-issues-blockchain-enabled-certificates-3225101.html
Madhya Pradesh-based dental clinic partners with Dentacoin: https://blog.dentacoin.com/vaishali-dental-care-becomes-the-first-dentacoin-partner-in-central-india/
Bitbns brings big changes to margin trading: https://cryptodost.io/india/bitbns-introduces-new-changes-to-margin-trading-28-cryptocurrencies-now-available-for-margin-traders.html
WazirX introduces XID order book: https://medium.com/wazirx/find-high-volume-traders-on-xid-order-book-b808dd2936b9

Indian crypto regulatory framework likely to be ready by December+RBI vs Cryptocurrency case hearing on Jan 15+SWIFT India using blockchain Nov 25, 2018

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Here are the top cryptocurrency news headlines from the week:
Indian Cryptocurrency draft regulations likely to be ready by December: https://cryptodost.io/news/india-likely-to-be-ready-with-draft-cryptocurrency-regulations-by-december.html
RBI vs cryptocurrency case postponed to January 15, 2019: https://cryptodost.io/news/cryptocurrency-case-next-hearing-date-set-for-jaunary-15-2019.html
SWIFT India to pilot distributed ledger network: https://cryptodost.io/india/swift-india-to-pilot-distributed-ledger-network.html
Unocoin clarification: https://blog.unocoin.com/an-acknowledgement-9eb7a0af02b5

PM Narendra Modi speaks about blockchain+Why cryptocurrencies can't be banned in India+BCH ABC and BCH SV trading on Indian exchanges Nov 18, 2018

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Here are the top cryptocurrency news headlines from the week:
PM Narendra Modi speaks about blockchain technology at the Singapore Fintech festival;
Why it won’t be easy to ban Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in India: https://qz.com/india/1451706/modis-india-will-struggle-to-ban-bitcoin-other-cryptocurrencies/
Indian exchanges start trading Bitcoin Cash ABC and Bitcoin Cash SV

Reliance receives India's first blockchain payment, Income Tax Department's Cryptocurrency Guide, Exchanges Support BCH Hard Fork Nov 11, 2018

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Here are the top news headlines for the week:
Reliance becomes the first Indian company to receive a letter of credit payment through blockchain: https://cryptodost.io/news/reliance-becomes-the-first-indian-company-to-receive-a-letter-of-credit-payment-through-blockchain.html
Indian Tax Dept’s Guide on Cryptocurrency Not Available for ‘Ordinary Citizens’: RTI: https://coincrunch.in/2018/11/10/indian-tax-depts-guide-on-cryptocurrency-not-available-for-ordinary-citizens-rti/
Indian exchanges support Bitcoin Cash Hard Fork

Is India banning cryptocurrencies+Koinex Diwali Gift Cards+Scammer targets Bitbns users Nov 04, 2018

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Here are the top cryptocurrency news headlines from India this week:
India planning to ban cryptocurrencies soon?: https://cryptodost.io/news/india-planning-to-ban-cryptocurrencies-soon-finance-ministrys-fsdc-press-release-sounds-ominous.html
Koinex launches Diwali gift cards: https://cryptodost.io/india/koinex-introduces-cryptocurrency-diwali-gift-cards.html
Scam Alert: Scammer targets Bitbns user; Steals 63000 INR: https://coincrunch.in/2018/10/29/scam-alert-scammer-targets-bitbns-user-steals-63000-inr/

Supreme Court hears cryptocurrency case, Unocoin ATM seized and NASSCOM Fud Oct 28, 2018

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Here are the top cryptocurrency news headlines from India this week:
Supreme Court hears cryptocurrency case: https://cryptodost.io/news/supreme-court-hears-rbi-cryptocurrency-case-orders-government-to-file-counter-affidavit-within-2-weeks.html
Unocoin ATM seized and co-founders arrested: https://cryptodost.io/news/unocoin-cryptocurrency-atm-seized-by-bangalore-police-co-founder-held.html
NASSCOM creates fud then clarifies: https://cryptodost.io/india/nasscom-president-calls-cryptocurrency-illegal-nasscom-issues-clarification-later.html

Unocoin cryptocurrency ATM, Moneycontrol FUD, IAMAI blockchain committee and more crypto updates Oct 20, 2018

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Here are the top headlines of the week:
1. Unocoin launches India's first cryptocurrency ATM in Bengaluru : https://cryptodost.io/india/unocoin-cryptocurrency-atm-to-be-launched-in-bengaluru.html
2. Moneycontrol creates FUD: https://cryptodost.io/india/dealing-in-cryptocurrencies-is-not-illegal-moneycontrol-got-its-facts-wrong-in-its-latest-video.html
3. Cryptocurrency case likely be listed for hearing on October 22nd
4. IAMAI launches Indian blockchain committee: https://cryptodost.io/india/iamai-launches-indian-blockchain-committee.html
References:
Moneycontrol video: https://twitter.com/moneycontrolcom/status/1052203850793275393
Bitbns introduces bracket orders: https://medium.com/bitbns/introducing-3-in-1-orders-on-bitbns-da99ab76ea33

Hackers use routers for mining, cryptocurrency case and Nucleus Vision-Big Bazaar Connection Oct 07, 2018

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Here are the top cryptocurrency news headlines from India this week:
30,000 routers in India affected by cryptocurrency mining malware: https://www.cryptoglobe.com/latest/2018/10/hackers-infect-30000-routers-in-india-with-cryptocurrency-mining-malware/
Cryptocurrency case adjourned again;
Does Nucleus Vision actually have a sensor at Big Bazaar as claimed?: https://coincrunch.in/2018/10/01/did-nucleus-vision-lie-to-reporters-about-installing-sensors-at-big-bazaar/

Zebpay shuts down exchange, cryptocurrency case adjourned again and more crypto updates Oct 01, 2018

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Here are the top cryptocurrency news headlines from the week:
• Zebpay shuts down its cryptocurrency exchange: https://cryptodost.io/india/zebpay-exchange-shuts-down-citing-rbis-cryptocurrency-squeeze.html
• Supreme court adjourns cryptocurrency case again: https://cryptodost.io/india/supreme-court-adjourns-crypto-case-but-rules-that-aadhaar-is-not-mandatory-for-bank-accounts-and-mobile-numbers.html
RBI Denies Setting up Research Unit on Cryptocurrency, Blockchain or AI: https://coincrunch.in/2018/09/26/rbi-denies-setting-up-research-unit-on-cryptocurrency-blockchain-or-ai-rti/

Cryptocurrency case adjourned to September 25th, crypto brain drain, GainBitcoin scam update and cryptojacking Sep 23, 2018

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Here are the top cryptocurrency news headlines from the week:
• The Supreme Court adjourns the cryptocurrency vs RBI case to September 25th: https://cryptodost.io/news/cryptocurrency-case-adjourned-matter-likely-to-be-listed-for-hearing-on-september-25th.html
• India's policy causes crypto brain drain: https://www.ccn.com/indias-blockchain-ecosystem-suffers-as-antagonistic-government-policy-brings-exodus/
• Enforcement Directorate attaches assets worth Rs 42.88 crore linked to Amit Bhardwaj: https://cryptodost.io/news/gainbitcoin-scam-enforcement-directorate-attaches-assets-worth-rs-42-88-crore-linked-to-amit-bhardwaj.html
Indian government websites used for cryptojacking: https://cryptodost.io/news/indian-government-websites-used-for-cryptojacking.html
WazirX introduces new referral program: https://cryptodost.io/india/indian-cryptocurrency-exchange-wazirx-launches-a-new-referral-program-with-50-commission-on-trading-fees.html

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