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India’s Richest Person, Mukesh Ambani, Partners With Polygon Labs To Enter Crypto Space

By Akriti Seth

Last Updated: Jan 20, 2025

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Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s telecom operator, Reliance Jio, announced a strategic partnership with Polygon Labs, the renowned blockchain development company. Ambani owned Reliance Jio is India’s largest telecom operator.  

On 20 January 2025, local media reported the partnership. Polygon co-founder Sandeep Nailwal commented, “Polygon Labs will support Jio and work closely to integrate blockchain across its various applications to unlock the potential of blockchain-based solutions.”

Jio Platforms, the digital arm of Reliance Industries, announced the collaboration that can potentially revolutionize India’s blockchain ecosystem. Furthermore, it could position Jio as a major player in the global crypto and Web3 landscape.

Kiran Thomas, CEO of Jio Platforms, said that he is excited to explore the boundless possibilities of Web3 and bring unparalleled digital experiences to their users.

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Will “JioCoin” Become A reality?

So far, Jio Platforms has been hyper active in telecommunications, entertainment, and e-commerce. With its entry into the crypto space speculation around the launch of “JioCoin” has increased. 

Although specific details about JioCoin are yet to be unveiled, it is speculated that this digital currency will be unveiled soon. 

However, the company has not made any official statements about the JioCoin yet.

So what are JioCoins. It is a digital tokens that will be issued on Polygon. It is designed to reward internet users for surfing the internet on the JioSphere browser. JioCoins are not stablecoins yet. They are not transferable or redeemable yet. JioCoins will be accumulated in the Polygon Wallet.

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 Ambani Attends Trump’s Inauguration Ceremony

On 19 January 2025, Ambani, with his wife Nita Ambani, attended a special reception in Washington DC for the US president-elect Donald Trump. They will be attending Trump’s inauguration ceremony today, 20 January 2025, in the US Capitol. 

Currently, India is witnessing a surge in interest around cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology. However, regulatory uncertainty remains a significant challenge.

India is ramping up its efforts to build a strong legal framework for Virtual Digital Assets (VDAs), emphasizing the importance of international collaboration to address cryptocurrencies’ borderless nature.

During the parliamentary discussions held on 16 December 2024, the administration stated that a ‘Discussion Paper’ may be introduced to define regulatory attitudes, but no precise timeline is set currently.

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Akriti Seth
Akriti Seth
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Akriti Seth is a Zurich-based Business Journalist and Crypto Editor. Her passion for journalism has taken her across the globe – from thriving as an on-television correspondent to writing engaging articles, she has worked for companies like Informa UK, Bloomberg... Read More

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