Indian crypto exchanges flounder as banks cut ties after RBI frown – Reuters
- Date: 01-Jul-2021
- Source: Reuters
- Sector:Financial Markets
- Country:Middle East
Indian crypto exchanges flounder as banks cut ties after RBI frown – Reuters
MUMBAI (Reuters) - Indian cryptocurrency exchanges are scrambling to secure viable, permanent payment solutions to ensure seamless transactions after banks and payment gateways started cutting ties with them, six industry insiders said.
FILE PHOTO: Representations of cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin, Dash, Ethereum, Ripple and Litecoin are seen in this illustration picture taken June 2, 2021. REUTERS/Florence Lo/Illustration/File Photo
The exchanges are struggling to cope after the central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), which has said it does not favour digital currencies, out of concern over their impact on financial stability, informally asked banks to steer clear.