Blockchain

Nirmala Sitharaman flags anonymity as 'inherent risk' in use of blockchain

The finance minister's remarks come ahead of the launch of the budgetary announcement of CBDC which is based on the blockchain technology and billed as being similar to paper currency

How technology has created new avenues for digital financial inclusion

The number of active internet users in India is expected to increase by 45 per cent in the next five years and touch 900 million by 2025 from around 622 million in 2020

Future of fashion in NFTs: How the pandemic has pushed designers to embrace blockchain technology

“The digital age is a reality, and sooner or later, NFT will make a strong impact but the only thing which needs to be seen is the regulation, consumption pattern, and the impact it will bring in the fashion space. Will it be a disruptor or a supporter, that time will tell."

Indian Boxing Council, TIAR announce 'people-owned' pro boxing league

The Hellsbay Fight League (HFL) is planned to be held outside India in August, and will run on a "unique concept of people's ownership".

How FinTech will shape up in 2022

The current focus of the RBI is on – regulating licensing of payment aggregators, regulation of payments data, and discussions around regulating cryptocurrency and digital lending.

Fintech allows small players to compete, rewards those that effectively address consumer needs

With real-time banking capabilities getting enhanced by Fintechs, it has led to higher visibility of cash flow making banking services more effective

Next year's I-T return to have separate column for crypto income, says Revenue Secretary Tarun Bajaj

Bajaj said gains from cryptocurrencies were always taxable and what the Budget proposed is not a new tax but providing certainty over the issue

RBI to issue digital currency based on blockchain: What blockchain technology is, how it works

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday announced that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will soon introduce digital currency based on blockchain technology.

Are things looking up for India at Makar Sankranti, a time for new beginnings?

Let us consider a few things that make it look like India is on the upswing, while sounding a few notes of caution

E-voting to become reality soon? Here’s what Election Commission should do before going for blockchain polls

Countries such as the United States, Argentina, Russia, Estonia, Thailand and South Korea in the past have utilised the blockchain methods for conducting voting processes for their citizens