Business 9 May 2019

India most likely won’t ban crypto, asserts Zebpay CEO

There is a rumor floating around that India’s government could completely ban cryptocurrencies but the chances of the ban are virtually nil.

Business 9 May 2019

Facebook further relaxes blockchain advertising ban

Facebook is getting ready to launch its own blockchain, so it’s the perfect time to relax blockchain advertising rules.

Business 1 February 2019

South Korea’s ICO ban to stay, regulators say

South Korea will maintain its ban on initial coin offerings (ICOs), following analysis of a survey conducted by the country’s Financial Supervisory Service (FSS), on behalf of Korea’s chief financial regulator

Business 27 December 2018

Government panel in favor of lifting India’s crypto ban

The Indian government committee studying cryptocurrencies is likely to push for their legalization in its report to the Finance ministry.

Business 1 November 2018

India could ban everything crypto

It seems that cryptocurrency in India would have a slim chance of getting the green light following reports that the government is considering making it illegal to use cryptocurrencies completely.

Business 22 October 2018

India shows cryptocurrency can’t be suppressed

Despite the Reserve Bank of India's attempts to keep cryptocurrency from taking a hold in the country, the sector is still moving forward, demonstrating the power crypto has and how it cannot be eliminated.

Business 19 September 2018

China’s central bank warns public (again) against cryptos, ICOs

the People’s Bank of China (PBoC) has issued yet another notice to remind everyone in the country against investing in cryptocurrencies and initial coin offerings (ICOs) amid reports that domestic crypto activities have been flourishing recently.

Business 18 September 2018

Crypto activities in China flourishing despite gov’t ban

Shanghai-based startup InVault found a way around the regulatory bottleneck and will be offering its custodial services to Asian-based crypto exchanges.

Business 31 August 2018

China’s crypto promotion ban expands beyond Beijing

Crypto events were banned in Beijing’s Chaoyang district earlier in the month. According to local press, this ban has now been extended to Guangzhou’s Development District, moving beyond Beijing for the first time.

Business 28 August 2018

Baidu joins China’s cryptocurrency blockade party

Chinese search giant Baidu has joined the growing list of large companies in China that have been banning cryptocurrency-related content.

Business 28 August 2018

Iran to lift crypto ban amid plans for a national cryptocurrency

The Central Bank of Iran (CBI) will likely lift a ban on cryptocurrency trading by the country's commercial banks and exchanges in September, according to reports.

Business 31 July 2018

Vietnam’s securities regulator announces industry ban on crypto

The State Securities Commission of Vietnam has announced a ban on ‘cryptocurrency activity’ for companies operating under its watch.