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India Sets Its Sights on Competing with the Crypto Industry
Madhabi Puri Buch, the Chairperson of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), has underscored the urgency of adopting instant settlement processes for the nation's regulated markets to keep pace with the fast-evolving cryptocurrency sector. 
Indian Crypto Leaders Applaud Foreign Exchange Site Bans
Leaders within India's crypto community have largely welcomed the country's decision to block websites of international crypto exchanges, including Binance, Huobi, and KuCoin. Nischal Shetty, the CEO of Indian exchange WazirX, has labeled this step as a move “towards greater regulatory clarity and control”. 
Government websites fall prey to crypto scammers
Official web portals from various jurisdictions, including India, Nigeria, Egypt, Colombia, Brazil, and Vietnam, are funneling users to a bogus MetaMask website. Visitors receive a phishing warning from Microsoft Defender the moment they access the site. Ignoring this alert and connecting one's MetaMask could result in catastrophic loss of funds.The fraudulent website is depicted beside the authentic one in a screenshot. 
AI Escalates Misinformation in India
As India enters a six-week electoral period, misinformation is on the rise. According to Pratik Sinha, co-founder of the Indian fact-checking website Alt News, this misinformation is particularly aimed at dividing society and often targets specific communities on social media. Amazon Steps Back from Just Walk Out Technology
Amazon has decided to phase out its AI-powered cashierless 'Just Walk Out' system in its grocery stores. It turns out that, despite the use of automation technologies like cameras and sensors, the system still required the efforts of thousands of employees in India who were tasked with real-time product labeling verification. American Bitcoin ETFs Make Their Way to India
American spot Bitcoin ETFs are set to become accessible to Indian users through the Mudrex cryptocurrency investment platform, backed by the venture capital fund Y Combinator. Initially, only the four most popular ETFs from BlackRock, Fidelity, Franklin Templeton, and Vanguard will be offered for sale. India Urges Social Media Platforms to Tackle AI-Generated Fakes
The Indian government has raised an alarm over the proliferation of AI-generated fake content on social media and other digital platforms, particularly concerning its impact on the country's massive online user base of over 600 million people. Officials are wary of the unpredictable public response to such misinformation. Worldcoin Puts Orb Operations on Pause in Three Countries
For undisclosed reasons, Worldcoin has suspended the use of its eye scanner, Orb, for biometric verification in Brazil, India, and France. According to company representatives, this decision was made to comply with regulatory requirements in these countries. The G20 Explores a Global Cryptocurrency Structure
India's Minister of Finance, Nirmala Sitharaman, has verified ongoing discussions within the G20 about establishing an international framework for cryptocurrencies. She views digital assets as both a challenge and an opportunity. "In an interconnected world, financial technology transcends borders, therefore making cross-border partnerships absolutely crucial,” Sitharaman said. Previously, India's Prime Minister had also emphasized the need to embrace technological advancements and develop comprehensive global regulations. India's PM calls for universal cryptocurrency regulation
Narendra Modi speaks in favor of an integrated approach to new technologies. As tech progress accelerates, he advises the global community to establish wide-reaching rules and a collective strategy.
"At the same time, the rules, regulations, and framework around it should not belong to one country or a group of countries. So not only crypto, but all emerging technologies need a global framework and regulations," highlighted India's Premier. CBDC for Asian unity: Soramitsu's vision takes shape
Japan's Soramitsu is at the forefront of crafting a system that enables cross-border transactions specifically tailored to the Asian market.
This initiative involves leveraging the Cambodian CBDC to cater to markets in India, China, and Japan.
Additionally, Soramitsu aspires to establish a Japanese exchange for stablecoins, simplifying currency conversion across various countries. FSB's Crypto Guidelines Greeted Positively by G20 Leaders
The Financial Stability Board's (FSB) guidelines on crypto assets and international stablecoin operations have gained support from the Group of Twenty (G20) nations. This development was announced by Nirmala Sitharaman, India's Finance Minister, in a press briefing on Tuesday. Currently, India holds the presidency of the G20.