Indian Police Arrest Crypto Scam Suspect for $180K Fraud Authorities in Kolkata have arrested a 26-year-old man, Harshik Mukeshbhai Patel, for allegedly orchestrating a cryptocurrency investment scam that defrauded victims of approximately $180,000 (Rs. 1.5 crore). The arrest, carried out in Chandkheda, Gandhinagar district, Gujarat, follows an extensive investigation led by the Bidhannagar Cyber Crime…
Trump’s Tariffs Send Ripples Through Crypto Markets The cryptocurrency markets experienced a notable jolt following U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of hefty tariffs on 14 countries, including key economic partners like Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Kazakhstan, effective August 1. This significant geopolitical move immediately put pressure on crypto assets, reflecting the market’s sensitivity…
The Unmasking of ‘Ketamelon’: India’s Darknet Mastermind In a significant triumph against cybercrime, India’s Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has successfully apprehended a 35-year-old engineer from Kerala, identified as the elusive ‘Ketamelon.’ This individual is accused of single-handedly orchestrating and managing what has been described as the country’s largest darknet drug network. For two years, ‘Ketamelon’…
Bybit’s Landmark Tax Implementation in India Bybit, a prominent global cryptocurrency exchange, has made a significant announcement that will profoundly impact its user base in India. Effective July 7, 2025, the platform will begin enforcing an 18% Goods and Services Tax (GST) on all crypto-related fees for users residing in India. This decisive move aligns…
Profits earned through digital asset trading are now firmly on the radar of Indian tax authorities, signaling a new era of stringent oversight. With enhanced data-sharing mechanisms actively in place between digital asset exchanges and the government, tax officials are capable of monitoring and cross-referencing digital asset transactions in real-time. This intensified scrutiny has already…
India Prepares Crypto Policy Paper Amid Global Shifts India is set to release a comprehensive discussion paper on digital assets this June, incorporating insights from global bodies like the IMF and the Financial Stability Board. This move aligns with rising international interest in cryptocurrency, especially following the United States’ more favorable outlook under President Donald…
Chinese smartphone brand OnePlus has offered a fresh glimpse of its upcoming OnePlus 13s model, revealing a new color variant ahead of its expected launch in India. In a teaser shared on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), the company showcased the device in a distinct green hue. This new option will join the…
Official India Launch Confirmed Vivo has officially announced the upcoming debut of a new smartphone model destined for the Indian market. The company confirmed that the Vivo V50 Elite Edition is scheduled to launch in India on May 15, with the event set to commence at noon. This forthcoming device will be the latest addition…
India’s Digital Leap in Farming India is undergoing a quiet revolution in its rural heartlands, powered not by tractors or irrigation canals, but by digital innovation. Over the last few decades, the country has steadily built a foundation for smart agriculture, starting with internet-linked Village Knowledge Centers in the 1990s. By 2020, this digital ecosystem…
From Apartment Startup to National Crypto Leader On April 7, CoinDCX celebrated a milestone that few in India’s early crypto scene could have predicted. The company, which started in 2018 from a modest apartment with just five team members, has grown into one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in India, now serving over 15 million…
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