Crypto Giant Exodus: India’s Tax Reform and Market Downturn Impact on CoinSwitch and CoinDCX

“Two of India’s leading crypto exchanges, CoinSwitch and CoinDCX, have started reducing their teams due to the cryptocurrency market downturn. CoinSwitch has let go 44 employees and CoinDCX has reduced its workforce by about 12%. The restructuring is a response to decreased customer queries and the impact of new tax reforms on overall business performance.”

Navigating the Indian Crypto Market: Coinbase’s Struggles and Opportunities

Coinbase’s pursuit of the vast Indian crypto market is hampered by regulatory hurdles and authority negotiations. Despite termination of its service for some customers, it continues to operate. With high-profile exits and a confrontation with the Reserve Bank of India, the crypto giant faces challenges in adapting to the country’s market standards. Nonetheless, India’s advocacy for global crypto regulatory structures might signal a shift in the tides.

OKX’s Ambitious Expansion into India: A Gamble in the Unregulated Cryptocurrency Terrain

Cryptocurrency exchange OKX is aiming to penetrate India’s crypto market, focusing on Web3 applications. Not intending to establish a physical presence, the company plans to hire local employees to expand its wallet services. Despite India’s lack of a formal regulatory framework for crypto trading, OKX is optimistic about being the front-runners once regulations are in place.

Cryptocurrency Platforms’ Struggle: Workforce Reduction amid Bearish Markets & Rigid Tax Policies

“Indian cryptocurrency platform CoinSwitch reduced its customer support division by over a third due to decreasing market activity, affecting 44 employees. This follows the company’s expansion where it hired around 60 individuals to increase overall efficiency. The dwindling cryptocurrency market and rigorous Indian tax policy are core factors behind these changes.”

Surge in Chingari Userbase After Aptos Integration – A Boon or a Curse?

“Aptos blockchain’s integration with Indian social media platform Chingari led to a 900% surge in new user growth. This allowed instant on-chain features and the creation of a new wallet on Chingari, which lets users earn tokens through engagement and content creation. However, despite the gains, Aptos faces challenges like network outages and high competition from other blockchain platforms.”

Blockchain Roundup: NFTs’ Record Low Royalties, Phishing Attacks, Digital Rupee and Yuan Adoption, Danish Crypto Regulations and More

June 2023 marked the lowest level of NFT royalties, yet 342 projects raked in royalties over $1M, and twenty crossed the $10M threshold. In other news, RBI is in talks with 18 countries for adopting the digital rupee for cross-border transactions, and Saxo Bank has been ordered to offload its crypto asset portfolio due to regulatory concerns.