Indian Central Banker: Potential of Blockchain Currencies 'Overstated'
A deputy governor for the Reserve Bank of India critiqued digital currencies such as bitcoin in a speech today.
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Mar 1, 2017 at 2:05 p.m. UTC
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RBI Calls on Indian Banks to Explore Blockchain
A member of India's central bank has encouraged further collaboration between banks and startups to advance blockchain tech.
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Jul 22, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. UTC
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Financial Stability Board Seeks 'Better Understanding' of Blockchain Tech
The Financial Stability Board, a group of central bank governors and financial regulators, has begun working on blockchain technology issues.
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Feb 9, 2016 at 6:14 p.m. UTC
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Timeline: An Overview of Bitcoin in India
An interactive timeline providing a detailed history of bitcoin-related events in India to date.
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Sep 3, 2015 at 10:02 a.m. UTC
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Indian Central Bankers Go Public With Bitcoin Views
Several officials from India’s central bank have spoken out about cryptocurrencies during recent conference appearances.
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Aug 25, 2015 at 6:15 p.m. UTC
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India's Central Bank Could One Day Use Digital Currency, Chief Says
Reserve Bank of India governor Raghuram Rajan spoke out on bitcoin at a televised event late last week.
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Dec 30, 2014 at 3:51 p.m. UTC
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Launch of Indian Digital Currency Laxmicoin Postponed Following Raids
The India-focused digital currency is on hold pending a statement on cryptocurrencies by the Reserve Bank of India.
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Feb 25, 2014 at 12:50 p.m. UTC
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India's Government Claims the RBI is Examining Virtual Currencies
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is reportedly examining the legal and security impact of virtual currencies.
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Feb 12, 2014 at 3:12 p.m. UTC
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Reserve Bank of India Pressed for Clarification on Virtual Currency
An Indian bitcoin enthusiast has pressed the RBI for clarification after it issued a virtual currency warning in December.
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Feb 10, 2014 at 9:55 a.m. UTC
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Indian Tax Authorities Seek Clarification on Bitcoin
Taxmen have paid an unusually friendly visit to an Indian bitcoin startup, asking for advice.
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Jan 3, 2014 at 1:51 p.m. UTC
Jan 3, 2014