Steve Muchoki
Indian CBI Raids 89 Locations Across 20 States Under Operation Chakra-VI
Indian Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has launched a nationwide crackdown under Operation Chakra-VI. The operation is focused on transnational cybercrime networks involved in “digital arrest” scams that have defrauded...
Rupee Strength Is Backing Bitcoin Into a Different Trade for Indian Investors
The Indian rupee (INR) has hit a two-month high after $136.4 billion in foreign currency inflows pushed reserves to a record $729.3 billion, while the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI)...
Top 3 Trending Crypto Coins in India Today: Why LGNS Is Ahead of Bitcoin
As of September 4, 2026, CoinGecko tracking shows Origin LGNS (LGNS) has taken the top trending spot among Indian crypto users, ahead of Bitcoin (BTC) despite its 4.2% price gain....
Standard Chartered Launches Institutional Crypto Spot Trading in UAE
On September 3, 2026, Standard Chartered announced the expansion of its institutional Bitcoin (BTC/USD) and Ether (ETH/USD) spot trading in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) through its Dubai International Financial...
More Indians Own Gold Than Crypto, But Is That Changing? 97.5M Users Signal a Shift
India’s gold dominance is facing a new challenge as crypto ownership approaches 100 million users, although the gap remains wide. About 700 million Indian adults, 75%, own gold, compared with...
India’s GDP Is Growing 7.8%: So Why Are Indians Still Reaching for Bitcoin?
Despite India’s headline grabbing 7.8% GDP growth, millions of Indians are embracing Bitcoin (BTC) even as per capita incomes remain far below those of advanced economies. The growing demand for...
India’s GDP Explosively Soars 7.8% – But a Ominous Data Dispute Signals Danger for Crypto Investors
On August 31, 2026, the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) reported that India’s real GDP grew by 7.8% year-on-year (YOY) in the first quarter (April–June) of fiscal year...
HDFC Bank Dollar Bonds Hit Record Low: Here is the Terrifying Credit Market Signal Indian Traders are Ignoring
HDFC Bank Ltd.’s newly issued dollar bonds hit record lows after Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Sashidhar Jagdishan unexpectedly decided not to seek reappointment, ending his term on October 26, 2026. ...
Rupee Rebounds to ₹95: Why Indian Bitcoin Traders Could See Smaller BTC Gains
The Indian Rupee (INR) has staged a strong rebound, opening at the ₹95.00 mark on September 1, 2026, and surging to a one month intraday high of ₹94.87 against the...
Trump Condemns Growing US Data Center Backlash Amid AI Demand
On August 31, 2026, President Donald J. Trump condemned the growing backlash against US AI data centers, warning that restricting their construction could threaten economic growth, leave communities “backwards and...
Ireland Excludes Crypto From New Tax-Advantaged Investment Accounts
The Irish government has officially unveiled a roadmap for a new State-backed Savings and Investment Account (SIA) scheme designed to boost retail investing. Launching in 2027, the initiative will allow...
7 Crore ITRs Filed: What Indian Crypto Investors Must Check Before August 31
The Income Tax Department has announced that over 7 crore Income Tax Returns (ITRs) have already been filed for the Assessment Year (AY) 2026-27. While individual taxpayers filing ITR-1 and...
India’s Closing Auction Sparks Liquidity Fears: Here is What It Means for Crypto Traders
On Thursday, August 27, 2026, India’s first monthly futures-and-options (F&O) expiry under the new Closing Auction Session (CAS) turned a routine close into a liquidity shock. After trading ended at...
Bitcoin’s Center of Gravity Is Shifting East: Why India Could Fall Behind
Bitcoin’s (BTC) Asian growth is increasingly moving beyond retail trading into regulated markets, stablecoins and corporate treasuries. India already has one of the world’s largest grassroots crypto user bases, but...
Schwab to Add SOL, AVAX and LINK Spot Trading: Here is its Impact on Crypto Investors
On August 27, 2026, Charles Schwab announced plans to add spot trading for Solana (SOL), Avalanche (AVAX) and Chainlink (LINK) to its Schwab Crypto platform in the coming months. The...
Bitcoin to $150K by 2027? What Bernstein’s Forecast Means for BTC Investors
On August 26, 2026, Wall Street research firm Bernstein, led by analyst Gautam Chhugani, forecast Bitcoin (BTC) could reach $150,000 by mid 2027 and approximately $300,000 at the next cycle...
Rajasthan Man Loses ₹17.71 Lakh in Crypto Scam: Can Victims Recover Money?
A Rajasthan man recently lost ₹17.71 lakh (approximately $18,600) in a cryptocurrency scam after being targeted by online fraudsters. The case highlights the growing threat of sophisticated crypto scams in...
Bitget CEO Says AI Trading Is Moving From Analysis to Automated Execution
Artificial intelligence (AI) in global crypto markets is shifting beyond passive analysis toward automated execution. Bitget Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Gracy Chen says advanced systems such as Bitget’s AI Smart...
Jackson Hole Could Reset Bitcoin’s Opportunity Cost for Indian Investors
The US Federal Reserve’s Jackson Hole policy signal could trigger major crypto market moves as investors await Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s speech after July’s Fed communication offered little clarity on...
Bitcoin Rally Meets Trump Factor: What Indian Crypto Investors Should Watch
Bitcoin (BTC) experienced a sharp pullback from $79,500, with analyst Michaël van de Poppe targeting entries below $74,200 for scalps and $71,100 for longer setups amid high volatility. However, President...
JPMorgan Sensex Manipulation Probe: What SEBI Action Means for Crypto Traders
India’s market regulator, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), has officially barred JPMorgan Chase & Co.-owned entity Copthall Mauritius Investment and a domestic firm, Mansi Share and Stock...
Crypto Surges 13% as Stocks Erase $1.4T: Market Reversal or Dead-cat Bounce?
The total cryptocurrency market capitalization surged approximately 13% this week, adding $291 billion, while U.S. stocks moved in the opposite direction, erasing $1.4 trillion as the S&P 500 fell 1.83%....
Nifty’s Record 12-Session Streak: Are Indian Crypto Traders Getting Better Spot Returns?
The Nifty 50 has set a historic record by failing to surpass its previous day’s high for 12 consecutive trading sessions from August 4 to August 19, 2026. This is...
Crypto Outlook August 19: Bitcoin Revival Meets SHIB Catalyst
As of August 19, 2026, the cryptocurrency market is showing tentative signs of recovery, with Bitcoin (BTC) leading a modest rebound to trade near $64,340. Concurrently, Shiba Inu (SHIB) is...
India’s FDI Rule Overhaul Reshapes Rupee Trade: Impact on Nifty, Gold and BTC
The Government of India is actively considering a landmark proposal to triple the threshold for foreign direct investment (FDI) requiring Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approval from $523M (₹5,000...
