Innovate.. Reinforcing our industry’s commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, mobile is providing lifelines to hope, reducing inequalities and preserving our world’s resources. More than 1,300 exhibitors companies will participate in the exhibition at the event. He further added, "Mobile provides access to life-enhancing and, in some cases, life-changing services.While announcing the theme and the schedule of the event, Ms Aruna Sundararajan, Chairperson, Telecom Commission & Secretary, Department of Telecommunications, Ministry of Communications, Government of India said, "We are at the cusp of a tectonic shift in human history with the advent of futuristic technologies such as 5G and IoT. India is gearing up to embrace this new digital future with our focus on 5G readiness and the facilitation of new technology adoption across sectors.2 billion subscribers, mobile now connects the whole of India.""With more than 1."India Mobile Congress 2018 will bring together the leading players from across the mobile ecosystem, as well as adjacent industry sectors such as automotive and consumer electronics, showcasing the innovative products, services and technologies that are shaping the digital world today. Under the theme "NEW DIGITAL HORIZONS: Connect. Addressing the curtain raiser ceremony of India Mobile Congress, the Hon’ble Minister of State for Communications (I/C) and Minister of State for Railways, Government of India, Shri."The India Mobile Congress 2018, hosted by the Department of Telecommunications and the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI), is an excellent platform for policymakers, industry and regulators to engage in meaningful deliberations to drive the future direction of this important sector. We firmly believe that the India Mobile Congress platform will be instrumental in driving this, by bringing together all stakeholders in the Telecommunications and IT ecosystem and providing the right forum for deliberations on the way forward in connectivity solutions. Create.The India Mobile Congress (IMC) announced the initial details of the India Mobile Congress 2018, including exhibitors, sponsors, programmes and activities planned for the annual mobile industry event. Manoj Sinha made the formal announcement of India Mobile Congress 2018, the country’s foremost and biggest platform to bring together all stakeholders from the domain of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and position the Indian telecom industry at the forefront, in the global context.

The platform will see a greater International presence with partner countries from the ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) and BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) region. We look forward to Mobile World Congress 2018 and showing how mobile is creating a better future – today. It is fuelling innovation, revolutionising industries and spurring exciting new opportunities, across both developed and developing markets," said Rajan S Mathews, Director General, Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI)." It aims at building ideas, forging lasting Industry relationships, showcasing leading-edge mobile technology and product trends, and providing sectoral insights and impactful solutions. I take this opportunity to invite you to be a part of the India Mobile Congress 2018 in October this year, and look forward to meeting you at this key annual event", said Shri Manoj Sinha, Hon’ble Minister of State for Communications (I/C) and Minister of State for Railways, Government of India.India Mobile Congress is considered to be one of the biggest Mobile, Internet and Technology events in Asia, organised by Department of Telecommunications, Government of India and the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI). IMC 2018, is envisaged to be an even bigger event with its theme "New Digital Horizons: Connect. The IMC expects that more than 200,000 professionals from the Telecom industry, encompassing the 5G, start-up ecosystems, Internet of Things (IoT), Big Data, Artificial Displays & Light-box Materials Intelligence (AI), Smart Cities, and allied industry sectors will attend India Mobile Congress 2018. This year, we will also be honoured by the presence of our friends from ASEAN and BIMSTEC which will lend a global connect to our exchanges. Innovate," India Mobile Congress will be held from 25th – 27th October 2018, at Aerocity, New Delhi, with a slew of parallel events taking place at the venue.The first edition of India Mobile Congress held in September 2017, was attended by 2,000+ delegates, 32000+ visitors, 152 Speakers, 100+ Exhibitors and 100+ start-ups. Create

The crypto-currency may have taken a step toward legitimacy but global financial regulators are warning about the risks of investing in it. Japan has adopted it as a mainstream currency and the government is even open to collect taxes via bitcoins and crypto-currencies. Ltd.With the final verdict of the FinTech fraternity still awaited on this new age financial instrument, what is certain is that it has attracted a lot of celebrity attention.Sainath Gupta, CEO of the Hyderabad-based Anything AI Cyber Pvt.Partha Pratim Pal, crypto-currency analyst and co-founder cryptbuzz. However, crypto-currency like Bitcoin, Ethereum, or Ripple, which are not backed by any real security, will face a big challenge in terms of the legal framework., who works on maximising returns on Bitcoin, says, "It’s already a mainstream currency in markets like Japan, Venezuela and Zimbabwe.com, however, is of the opinion that, "In the long run, Bitcoin is one of the safest investment with lowest possible risk. Bitcoin has yielded returns excessing more than 1000 per cent in the last 18 months.Vinod Ranka"It is an investment like any other (stocks, bonds, real estate), and the motive behind any investment is to get returns. Firstly, it is a digital currency, which means buyers and users can use it for regular digital transactions. It’s legal in the US, with ETFs and the futures market, it has opened the doors to institutional investors," says Surana.

This kind of returns on investment are unheard of and world governments are understandably a bit vary of the hype. As more people start using this as a mode of payment, the price of this currency is bound to explode," says Ankit Doogar, chartered accountant and managing partner at MSA & Co. Investing in Bitcoin is currently a high risk-high reward proposition, which many fear could destabilise economies.Prashant Surana"Bitcoins are limited to 22 million coins, which makes it rare. You just enter the wallet address of the Bitcoin to send and the transaction time is between 30 to two hours, depending on certain factors."While Bitcoin investors like Gupta feel the crypto-currency is gaining increasing legitimacy, others feel it is a highly volatile, New Age ponzi scheme in its very early days. The blockchain protocol is 500 times more than the entire world computing power and is increasing exponentially unlike fiat currency, which is just a piece of paper," explains Prashant Surana, founder of Snapper Technologies, India’s most promising blockchain technology Reflectives Sheeting Suppliers company according to the CIO 2017 awards. A major issue is the secrecy that makes security a concern. Right from Amitabh Bachchan to Paris Hilton, the crypto-currency fever has spread like wildfire.The proponents of Bitcoin, are as vociferous as its detractors. Another issue is the environment, as it consumes a lot of energy. So I believe there might be a new currency, backed by real security like Dollars or Euro or gold, which will have a legal framework at the global level. In fact, its volatility is also a financial risk that most Governments cannot control and developing economies like India are not technologically mature enough to handle. Governments feel the need for a regulatory frame work to avoid future crises," says Vinod Ranka, MD, Avni Tech Ventures Pvt. Ltd."Boon or BaneWill it become a mainstream currency? Will its popularity wane? "Bitcoin is legal almost everywhere in the world, including in India.com and thepolicyti-mes."Demand–Supply GapIt is predicted that there will just be 21 million Bitcoins for a world population of more than 8 billion, 90 per cent of whom will have digital access. It’s increasing in value and it’s very simple to open a wallet using a private digital key.Naresh JainNaresh Jain, the managing director of Snapper Tech believes, "Crypto-currency is the future, which will become the mainstream.Future Money"There is huge volatility in its prices because of a lot of speculators in the market; but Bitcoins overall future prospects are good.". Secondly, it is an investment option as real as real estate, stocks or any other option. As per a latest RBI circular, Bitcoin is neither legal nor illegal and its holders are subject to potential legal and financial risks. It can be bought in most countries by authorised exchanges such as Coinbase in the US and Coinsecure or Koinex in India. Bitcoin banks and ATMs are coming up with over 2,000 BTMs in the US alone.MythsTalking about warnings from regulatory authorities, Surana says, "It’s a myth that Bitcoin is anonymous and cannot be tracked, it was because of blockchain that FBI was successful in tracking Silk Route and arresting the criminals. and high gain