Bitcoin is Approaching New Highs for the Year Because of India’s Demonetization ByTimothy SohnPRO INVESTOR Updated: 17 September 2021 DisclosureWe sometimes use affiliate links in our content, when clicking on those we might receive a commission – at no extra cost to you. By using this website you agree to our terms and conditions and privacy policy. (Quartz) – India’s cash crunch is sending one currency soaring. Since prime minister Narendra Modi pulled Rs500 and Rs1000 notes from circulation on Nov. 8 in a bid to fight corruption and terrorism, the weekly volume of Bitcoin trading in India has nearly doubled from prior levels.
