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Coinbase Ventures backed CoinDCX set to invest in crypto taxation firm KoinX
Inc42
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1y ago
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Crypto exchange CoinDCX, backed by Coinbase Ventures, has formed a strategic partnership and made an investment in crypto taxation platform KoinX. CoinDCX plans to enhance the user experience and security of crypto trading with this collaboration. The partnership will also enable KoinX to tap into CoinDCX's community of over 1.4 crore users and increase its visibility. This development follows Apple's delisting of offshore crypto exchanges like Binance, Kucoin, and OKX from its India app store. The heavy taxation regime and compliance mandates have adversely affected the Indian crypto industry.
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Coinbase circles CoinDCX after $44 mn crypto heist
Livemint
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11d ago
Medial
Coinbase is reportedly in advanced talks to acquire India's CoinDCX, following a $44 million hack affecting the local crypto exchange. The potential deal could value CoinDCX, one of India's largest crypto exchanges, at below $900 million, a significant drop from its peak valuation of $2.2 billion three years ago. This acquisition would allow Coinbase to further its presence in India, where it already holds stakes in CoinDCX and competitor CoinSwitch.
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Indian investors are hoarding crypto post Trump's reserve call
Economic Times
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5m ago
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Indian investors are increasing their crypto holdings following US President Trump's call for a national crypto reserve. Indian crypto exchanges reported a 20-30% rise in trading, with Solana (SOL) and XRP seeing significant activity. CoinDCX observed a 10-fold surge in trading volume, briefly affecting their app's performance, which was quickly resolved. CoinDCX highlighted India's high crypto adoption rates, expecting further regulatory clarity to boost participation. Giottus also noted a rebound in trading volumes after a decline due to India's crypto taxation.
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Traders' new fancy: Crypto F&O
Economic Times
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1y ago
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Indian traders are increasingly investing in cryptocurrency futures and options (F&O) as major exchanges witness a surge in volumes. Vommafi Technology, a trading firm backed by family offices, has allocated 30% of its portfolio to crypto F&Os. However, regulatory uncertainty remains regarding the taxation of these offerings, as investors seek to avoid the 1% TDS imposed by the government on crypto spot trading. Despite this, Indian exchanges are expected to exceed global derivatives trading volumes if more traders start allocating capital to crypto futures. The challenge lies in the regulatory ambiguity and tax implications surrounding crypto F&Os.
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Exclusive: CoinDCX CTO, Finance and Legal heads set to resign
Entrackr
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2m ago
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Exclusive: CoinDCX CTO, Finance and Legal heads set to resign Crypto exchange CoinDCX is facing a fresh round of exodus at the top level, with multiple senior executives set to exit the company, according to two sources familiar with the matter. โCoinDCXโs Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Head of Finance, and Head of Legal are exiting the company as part of broader structural changes aimed at streamlining operations and cutting costs,โ said a source requesting anonymity. CoinDCX has also initiated a new round of layoffs, though the number of affected employees remains unclear. In August 2023, the Bengaluru-based firm had laid off around 12% of its workforce, impacting around 70 staff. As per sources, the changes come as CoinDCX continues to grapple with declining trading volumes and increasing compliance headache. Confirming the top-level exits, a CoinDCX spokesperson said, "We are ramping up our teams and strengthening our leadership bench across key functions. We currently have over 100 open positions, including new senior leadership roles such as CFO and General Counsel. Our business has scaled significantly across geographies, and we expect this momentum to continue as the crypto industry gains broader recognitionโฆโ Seven-year-old CoinDCX claims to be the largest cryptocurrency exchange in India, with more than 15 million registered users. The company recently began operations in Bahrain through its subsidiary BitOasis as part of its expansion into the MENA region. Led by Sumit Gupta, CoinDCX is aiming to generate over 30% of its revenue from this market. CoinDCX turned unicorn in August 2021 when the firm raised $90 million in Series C round. The company scooped up another $135 million to go past the $2 billion valuation mark in April 2022. However, it has not raised any external funding over the past three years. Crypto platforms in India have been under scrutiny as the country has yet to establish a regulatory framework for the sector. In the past, the Enforcement Directorate summoned several cryptocurrency firms, including CoinDCX, to investigate potential violations of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA). An ET report suggests that India is expected to publish a discussion paper in June to examine potential policy options for crypto assets. The paper will reportedly incorporate insights from a joint report by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Financial Stability Board (FSB).
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Crypto wallet Okto launches a $5-million treasury fund to help Vauld users
Money Control
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1y ago
Medial
Crypto wallet Okto has committed a $5 million treasury fund to assist users affected by troubled crypto lending platform Vauld. Okto is also offering a 2% bonus for users who transfer their funds to their platform. The move aims to provide self-custody assurance to Vauld's users, giving them control over their assets and complete ownership of their private keys. Okto, launched in 2021, is a Web3 wallet that offers secure access to DeFi services, backed by investors like Coinbase Ventures and Pantera. Vauld has assets worth approximately $330 million and liabilities of $400 million.
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CoinDCX offers 1% bonus to investors shifting from foreign crypto platforms
Economic Times
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1y ago
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Cryptocurrency exchange CoinDCX is offering a 1% bonus to investors who transfer their holdings from offshore platforms to its exchange, taking advantage of the Indian government's crackdown on such platforms. CoinDCX has set aside $1 million for this initiative, with a cap of Rs 10,000 per person. The exchange expects a 500% increase in fresh inflows and a 10,000% increase in cryptocurrency deposits as a result. CoinDCX saw a 2000% surge in new inflows after show cause notices were issued to nine offshore crypto platforms, including Binance.
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SEC Crypto Unit Leader Resigns After Spearheading Coinbase Lawsuit - StartupNews.fyi
Startup News FYI
ยท
1y ago
Medial
Ladan Stewart, a prominent anti-crypto lawyer at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has resigned to join international law firm White & Case. She will help build the firm's crypto and cyber defense practice. Stewart previously accused Coinbase of illegally listing securities without registering as a securities exchange. Legal experts have expressed optimism that Coinbase could have the case dismissed, following Stewart's withdrawal as counsel for the SEC. Stewart's move to White & Case signifies the growing importance of legal expertise in navigating the regulatory landscape of the crypto industry.
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Coinbase registers with FIU to offer crypto trading services in India
Economic Times
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5m ago
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Coinbase has registered with India's Financial Intelligence Unit to offer crypto trading services, with plans for retail services and further investments. The move follows a previous service suspension in 2023. India, with its large Web3 developer pool, presents significant market opportunities. Coinbase aims to invest compliantly, avoiding past issues like disrupted UPI transactions. Their presence could improve market options, and they're hiring an India policy manager to address policy strategies.
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CoinSwitch lays off 44 employees in customer support team, cites role redundancy
Money Control
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1y ago
Medial
Crypto startup CoinSwitch, backed by Tiger Global, has laid off 44 employees from its customer support team, attributing the redundancies to decreased customer queries amid a drop in crypto trading volumes. The layoffs come amidst regulatory uncertainties and high taxation in India's crypto industry. CoinSwitch, one of India's two crypto unicorns, is valued at $1.9 billion and plans to expand offerings beyond crypto into wealthtech. The company clarified that it follows a half-yearly appraisal cycle and denied having a separate operations team.
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Metalab goes from quietly building the internet to investing in it
TechCrunch
ยท
1y ago
Medial
Canadian design firm Metalab has launched Metalab Ventures to invest in startups it has previously helped build products for. Metalab, which counts Slack, Coinbase, Uber, and Tumblr among its clients, will act as a co-founder, helping startups get their products off the ground before "letting them loose" to grow. Metalab Ventures has raised $15m for its first fund, which will invest in 25-35 startups at pre-seed, seed, and Series A stages. Its focus will be on product-led startups where strategy, design, and technology are key differentiators.
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