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India’s Need for Pro-Crypto Banking, Roadmap for Base: Interview with Coinbase’s Jessse Pollak
Jesse Pollak, a senior Coinbase official, praises Indian developers in the crypto, DeFi, and blockchain space, calling them highly 'sophisticated' in their understanding and innovation within distributed ledger technology (DLT).
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Vishvasya Blockchain Stack Being Used to Verify Apps, Property Transactions: MoS IT
Jitin Prasada, the minister of state (MoS) for electronics and information technology (MeitY) has told the Rajya Sabha that states like Jharkhand and Karnataka were using the Vishvasya blockchain stack. Verification of property transactions and the origin of mobile apps are among areas where the stack is being used.
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India Blockchain Alliance Partners With RAK-DAO to Promote Cooperation in Web3
On Monday, December 16 India Blockchain Alliance (IBA) announced a partnership with UAE’s free zone for Web3 firms – the Ras Al-Khaimah Digital Assets Oasis (RAK DAO). The aim of this partnership is to take collaborations on Web3 related education, research, and development initiatives on a global level.
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Racial Bias in Web3, Blockchain Boom in Indian Entreprises: Interview With Polygon’s Sandeep Nailwal
Along the sidelines of the recently concluded India Blockchain Week 2024, Polygon co-founder Sandeep Nailwal discussed a variety of topics with Gadgets360. In our chat, Nailwal gave us his take on the racial bias allegedly prevalent in the global Web3 arena while also voicing an opinion on India’s Web3 market, Polygon’s future plans, and ur...
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Markets with Evolving Web3 Regulations Offer Exciting Opportunities: Ryan Sungho Kim at IBW 2024
On the sidelines of India Blockchain Week (IBW 2024), Ryan Sungho Kim shared insights with Gadgets 360 on how investment firms are navigating the evolving Web3 regulatory landscape. He emphasised that industry insiders still have significant opportunities to engage with authorities and contribute to shaping Web3 regulations in regions where policie...
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India Blockchain Week Returns to Bengaluru, Sparks Dialogue on Security Gaps and Self Custody
On Wednesday, December 4, Web3 venture capital firm Hashed Emergent inaugurated the two-day flagship event of India Blockchain Week in the nation’s tech hub, Bengaluru. The event has drawn leadership teams from prominent crypto, DeFi, and blockchain companies, facilitating direct engagement with India’s highly regarded Web3 developer community.
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Bharat Web3 Association Announces New ‘ABCD’ Initiative Focussed on Web3 Security
BWA announced the launch of the Alliance for Blockchain and Crypto Defence (ABCD) on Monday. As part of the initiative, BWA will put together resources and programmes around newer technologies and methods that can help safeguard the Web3 landscape against hackers and vulnerabilities.
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India’s Web3 Ecosystem Has Over 400 Firms, Karnataka Emerges as Industry Hub: Report
The BWA report has observed that the area of blockchain solutions have emerged as the Web3 vertical with the largest concentration of companies operating within it. Presently, 79 firms have been identified by the BWA for conducting research and development work around the use cases of blockchain technology.
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Find Balance Between Convenience, Security: Binance CTO Rohit Wad to Web3 App Makers
Rohit Wad was part of the Binance Blockchain Week, that was recently held in Dubai. Speaking to Gadgets360, Wad said his future plans for Binance are centered around merging the convenience of familiar apps and interfaces with heightened security for upcoming services that assist users dabbling with volatile cryptocurrencies.
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India Blockchain Week to Return for Second Edition: All Details
Web3 venture firm Hashed Emergent is bringing back the India Blockchain Week (IBW) for its second edition. As part of this initiative, multiple events have been put in the pipeline for startups and developers to showcase their Web3 protocols. Some of the events include the IBW chain-agnostic Hackathon, IBW Web3 Demo Day, and ETH India Hackathon amo...
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Bharat Web3 Association Signs Pro-Web3 MoUs with Australia, Indonesia: All Details
On Wednesday, September 25, the Bharat Web3 Association (BWA) signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with Australia and Indonesia. These agreements pave the way for collaboration between India, Australia, and Indonesia in key Web3 areas such as research, education, and advocacy.
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India Leads in Crypto Adoption for Second Straight Year, Report Shows
India led the way in global adoption of cryptocurrencies for the second straight year, a Chainalysis report has said. It showed India ranked high on usage of centralised exchange and decentralised finance assets from June 2023 to July 2024.
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Ahmedabad’s Municipal Corporation Begins Scouting for Blockchain Developers: Here’s Why
In its official notice, the Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) said it was seeking an agency that could develop and maintain a blockchain-based platform that would be used for the authentication of documents issued by the AMC. Additionally, the platform is also intended to allow the citizens of Ahmedabad to process the transaction of certificates ...
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India’s IT Ministry Launches an Array of Blockchain Stacks for Developers to Explore Usecases: Details
MeitY, this week, unveiled a suite of blockchain platforms aimed at empowering Indian developers to build secure, transparent, and reliable digital solutions. For these varied use cases, the MeitY has launched – Vishvasya, NBFLite, and Praamaanik blockchain system.
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RBI's CBDC Yet Another Step in Taking Indian Payments Ahead, JPMorgan Blockchain Head Says
RBI's approach towards exploring the inclusion of the eRupee into the existing financial system has garnered applaud from Maveen Mallela, the global co-head of JPMorgan’s blockchain and digital currency unit called ‘Onyx’. The CBDCs is yet another step in taking Indian payments ahead, he said.
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India’s Need for Pro-Crypto Banking, Roadmap for Base: Interview with Coinbase’s Jessse Pollak
Jesse Pollak, a senior Coinbase official, praises Indian developers in the crypto, DeFi, and blockchain space, calling them highly 'sophisticated' in their understanding and innovation within distributed ledger technology (DLT).
-
Vishvasya Blockchain Stack Being Used to Verify Apps, Property Transactions: MoS IT
Jitin Prasada, the minister of state (MoS) for electronics and information technology (MeitY) has told the Rajya Sabha that states like Jharkhand and Karnataka were using the Vishvasya blockchain stack. Verification of property transactions and the origin of mobile apps are among areas where the stack is being used.
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India Blockchain Alliance Partners With RAK-DAO to Promote Cooperation in Web3
On Monday, December 16 India Blockchain Alliance (IBA) announced a partnership with UAE’s free zone for Web3 firms – the Ras Al-Khaimah Digital Assets Oasis (RAK DAO). The aim of this partnership is to take collaborations on Web3 related education, research, and development initiatives on a global level.
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Racial Bias in Web3, Blockchain Boom in Indian Entreprises: Interview With Polygon’s Sandeep Nailwal
Along the sidelines of the recently concluded India Blockchain Week 2024, Polygon co-founder Sandeep Nailwal discussed a variety of topics with Gadgets360. In our chat, Nailwal gave us his take on the racial bias allegedly prevalent in the global Web3 arena while also voicing an opinion on India’s Web3 market, Polygon’s future plans, and ur...
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Markets with Evolving Web3 Regulations Offer Exciting Opportunities: Ryan Sungho Kim at IBW 2024
On the sidelines of India Blockchain Week (IBW 2024), Ryan Sungho Kim shared insights with Gadgets 360 on how investment firms are navigating the evolving Web3 regulatory landscape. He emphasised that industry insiders still have significant opportunities to engage with authorities and contribute to shaping Web3 regulations in regions where policie...
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India Blockchain Week Returns to Bengaluru, Sparks Dialogue on Security Gaps and Self Custody
On Wednesday, December 4, Web3 venture capital firm Hashed Emergent inaugurated the two-day flagship event of India Blockchain Week in the nation’s tech hub, Bengaluru. The event has drawn leadership teams from prominent crypto, DeFi, and blockchain companies, facilitating direct engagement with India’s highly regarded Web3 developer community.
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Bharat Web3 Association Announces New ‘ABCD’ Initiative Focussed on Web3 Security
BWA announced the launch of the Alliance for Blockchain and Crypto Defence (ABCD) on Monday. As part of the initiative, BWA will put together resources and programmes around newer technologies and methods that can help safeguard the Web3 landscape against hackers and vulnerabilities.
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India’s Web3 Ecosystem Has Over 400 Firms, Karnataka Emerges as Industry Hub: Report
The BWA report has observed that the area of blockchain solutions have emerged as the Web3 vertical with the largest concentration of companies operating within it. Presently, 79 firms have been identified by the BWA for conducting research and development work around the use cases of blockchain technology.
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Find Balance Between Convenience, Security: Binance CTO Rohit Wad to Web3 App Makers
Rohit Wad was part of the Binance Blockchain Week, that was recently held in Dubai. Speaking to Gadgets360, Wad said his future plans for Binance are centered around merging the convenience of familiar apps and interfaces with heightened security for upcoming services that assist users dabbling with volatile cryptocurrencies.
-
India Blockchain Week to Return for Second Edition: All Details
Web3 venture firm Hashed Emergent is bringing back the India Blockchain Week (IBW) for its second edition. As part of this initiative, multiple events have been put in the pipeline for startups and developers to showcase their Web3 protocols. Some of the events include the IBW chain-agnostic Hackathon, IBW Web3 Demo Day, and ETH India Hackathon amo...
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Bharat Web3 Association Signs Pro-Web3 MoUs with Australia, Indonesia: All Details
On Wednesday, September 25, the Bharat Web3 Association (BWA) signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with Australia and Indonesia. These agreements pave the way for collaboration between India, Australia, and Indonesia in key Web3 areas such as research, education, and advocacy.
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India Leads in Crypto Adoption for Second Straight Year, Report Shows
India led the way in global adoption of cryptocurrencies for the second straight year, a Chainalysis report has said. It showed India ranked high on usage of centralised exchange and decentralised finance assets from June 2023 to July 2024.
-
Ahmedabad’s Municipal Corporation Begins Scouting for Blockchain Developers: Here’s Why
In its official notice, the Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) said it was seeking an agency that could develop and maintain a blockchain-based platform that would be used for the authentication of documents issued by the AMC. Additionally, the platform is also intended to allow the citizens of Ahmedabad to process the transaction of certificates ...
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India’s IT Ministry Launches an Array of Blockchain Stacks for Developers to Explore Usecases: Details
MeitY, this week, unveiled a suite of blockchain platforms aimed at empowering Indian developers to build secure, transparent, and reliable digital solutions. For these varied use cases, the MeitY has launched – Vishvasya, NBFLite, and Praamaanik blockchain system.
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RBI's CBDC Yet Another Step in Taking Indian Payments Ahead, JPMorgan Blockchain Head Says
RBI's approach towards exploring the inclusion of the eRupee into the existing financial system has garnered applaud from Maveen Mallela, the global co-head of JPMorgan’s blockchain and digital currency unit called ‘Onyx’. The CBDCs is yet another step in taking Indian payments ahead, he said.
