[2017-02-28] BS: Bitcoin firms form self-regulatory body for transparent growth

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Bitcoin firms form self-regulatory body for transparent growth

http://www.business-standard.com/article/finance/bitcoin-firms-form-self-regulatory-body-for-transparent-growth-117022700855_1.html

Bitcoin start-ups Zebpay, Unocoin, Coinsecure and Searchtrade have jointly launched a Digital Asset and Blockchain Foundation of India (Dabfi), with the aim of orderly and transparent growth of the virtual currency market.

The body will work as a self-regulatory organisation (SRO) for this business. And, has appointed Nishith Desai Associates, an international law firm, to develop self-regulation norms for the segment.

A committee for the SRO has been constituted, with the members comprising Sandeep Goenka (Zebpay), Mohit Kalra (Coinsecure), Sathvik Vishwanath (Unocoin), Harish B V (Unocoin) and Vishal Gupta and Rashmit Gupta (Searchtrade).

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Coverage in other publications.

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/trend-tracking/bitcoin-startups-join-hands-set-up-self-regulatory-body/articleshow/57387549.cms
http://www.indialivetoday.com/cryptocurrency-industry-collaborates-to-create-awareness-on-bitcoin-trade/128776.html
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/cryptocurrency-startups-launch-digital-asset-and-blockchain-foundation-of-india/articleshow/57373235.cms
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/trend-tracking/digital-startups-get-together-to-engage-better-with-policymakers/articleshow/57425222.cms
http://www.zeebiz.com/small-business/news-indian-bitcoin-start-ups-join-hands-to-form-self-regulatory-body-dabfi-12830