India

India’s Enforcement Directorate (ED) has uncovered an alleged crypto hawala network linked to international drug trafficking. The agency reportedly arrested a Dubai-based Indian national for using digital assets to launder...

Jack Dorsey (CEO of Square and co-founder of former Twitter) posted on X, saying that India’s government ordered GitHub to remove the repositories for Bitchat, an offline messaging application that...

India is now reportedly one of the largest crypto markets in the world. Millions of users in the country continue to adopt digital assets despite existing regulatory challenges. Amid the...

India is taking its blockchain ambitions to the next level. With Maharashtra’s DELTA Act, the country is intending to bring blockchain technology and tokenization to the real estate sector. If...

India has tightened its scrutiny over crypto scams and related threats. In the latest development, India’s Enforcement Directorate (ED) launched a money laundering probe into an alleged $35 million crypto...

The Income Tax Return (ITR) filing deadline in India is coming closer, with investors having little room for mistakes. Before filing your ITR, you have to pay extra attention to...

India’s Enforcement Directorate (ED) has reportedly intensified its probe into an alleged $58 million (INR 500 crore) crypto scam. While this incident marks one of the largest crypto fraud cases...

India’s crypto market has been facing regulatory challenges as the authorities have focused solely on taxation. But now the situation is changing, with the government shifting attention towards broader issues...

India’s crypto market is moving toward futures as the 1% TDS limits capital available for spot trading. Reports indicate that derivatives now account for 80% or more of trading volume...

Coinbase, one of the leading crypto exchanges, has highlighted India’s significant role in the digital asset space. According to the crypto exchange, no other country is using cryptocurrency more than...

Indian households are the world’s largest holders of gold, according to a report by the World Gold Council (WGC). Including gold stored in temples, these total holdings reach around 25,000...

India’s Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has launched an investigation in connection with a suspected money laundering case linked to an ongoing online cyber fraud involving “fake investment” and “Work From...

India’s crypto market is entering a stricter compliance phase. Tax reporting, customer checks and FIU registration now carry greater importance for India’s crypto exchanges . Users should also check withdrawals,...

Unlike in most of the world, Indian crypto traders face unique challenges due to government laws and a highly restrictive tax environment. As such, it’s easy to make a mistake...

Futures trading now makes up about 80% of crypto volume on Indian exchanges, a big change from previous years when spot trading dominated the market. The change is primarily attributed...

India’s crypto market has strong growth potential over the next five years. However, that expansion is likely to bring tighter tax, reporting, identity verification, and anti-money-laundering controls. India’s current direction...

India’s central bank has renewed its support for a crypto policy that leans toward prohibition. At the same time, the country’s tax authorities noted that offshore trading platforms and private...

India has reclaimed its position as the world’s fifth-largest stock market after a strong June recovery lifted total market capitalization above $5 trillion.  Notably, renewed foreign investor buying, easing crude...

The premium on USDT, the world’s largest stablecoin, has climbed above 8.5% in India as tightening domestic supply and increased regulatory scrutiny reshape the country’s crypto market. USDT, issued by...

India’s Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance will meet officials from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on July 2 to discuss the country’s approach to cryptocurrency regulation.  The meeting in...

Binance has introduced new crypto transfer requirements for Indian users, asking them to provide additional identity details when depositing or withdrawing digital assets from June 22, 2026. The change comes...

India’s National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has expressed serious concern over the rapid rise of digital arrest scams, warning that cyber-enabled frauds are destroying the financial security and fundamental rights...

India’s Income Tax Department has contacted thousands of crypto investors after identifying discrepancies between trading activity and reported income. According to reports, authorities have already issued more than 44,000 VDA-related...

Coinbase has officially opened to Indian retail traders with direct rupee support, allowing customers to deposit and withdraw INR via IMPS without relying on peer-to-peer rails or third-party intermediaries.  The...

The Indian rupee is under intense pressure in 2026, hitting some of the weakest levels in its history against the US dollar. At the same time, many crypto investors are...