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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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Digital Currencies Gaining Popularity in India's Major Cities

Bitcoin and other digital currencies are slowly becoming popular in India's big business and technological hubs.

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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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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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Indian Bitcoin Exchange Unocoin Back Online After Shutdown

The Bangalore-based exchange, which launched in December, is back online after a short-term voluntary shutdown.

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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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Price Discovery in the Absence of Bitcoin Exchanges

If bitcoin exchanges become threatened out of existence, price discovery will still find a way.

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The Reserve Bank of India Has No Plans to Regulate Bitcoin

The Reserve Bank of India does not wish to develop a regulatory framework for digital currencies.

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Authorities Swoop Down on India's Biggest Trading Platform Buysellbitco.in

Indian authorities have carried out the first bitcoin raid in the country, targeting buysellbitco.in's offices in Ahmedabad.

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Indian Bitcoin Exchanges Suspend Operations Following RBI Warning

Several Indian bitcoin exchanges have halted trading following a statement issued by the Reserve Bank of India on Tuesday.

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