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Why India wants the e-rupee to move beyond borders
2.2.2026
India is exploring cross-border use of the e-rupee to reduce payment costs, improve trade settlement efficiency and expand the rupee’s global role
India’s Budget 2026 keeps crypto taxes, TDS unchanged, adds $545 penalty for lapses
2.2.2026
The Finance Bill introduced daily fines and a flat penalty for incorrect crypto disclosures while leaving the existing tax and TDS framework untouched
EU and India Seal Historic Free Trade Deal, Signal Strategic Economic Shift
27.1.2026
The European Union and India announce a landmark free‑trade agreement to deepen economic and strategic ties. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi and unveil a near‑final pact after nearly...
Monero Plummets 40% From All-Time High as India Targets Privacy Coins
25.1.2026
Monero has suffered a sharp reversal, plunging nearly 20% in a week and 41% from its Jan. 14 all-time high of $797. Outpacing the Altcoin Slump The privacy coin Monero ( XMR) is currently locked in a punishing downtrend, a stark reversal from the euphoric heights of Jan. 14, when it notched a...
Report: RBI Proposes Linking BRICS Central Bank Digital Currencies for Payments
20.1.2026
India’s central bank proposes linking BRICS central bank digital currencies to ease cross‑border payments. The Reserve Bank of India reportedly recommended that a proposal to connect central bank digital currencies ( CBDCs) be placed on the agenda for the 2026 BRICS summit in India, aiming to ease...
India’s central bank proposes linking BRICS digital currencies for trade: Reuters
19.1.2026
India wants BRICS members to discuss linking their CBDCs for trade and tourism at a future summit, according to a Reuters report
India's central bank proposes a plan to create digital-currency link among BRICS nations
19.1.2026
The Reserve Bank of India is urging the government to put a plan to link BRICS nations' central bank digital currencies on the agenda for the 2026 summit it will host
Indian crypto platforms push for tax rethink ahead of February budget
15.1.2026
Industry leaders say transaction-level taxes and loss restrictions are draining liquidity as India tightens crypto compliance and enforcement
FIU’s New KYC Guidelines for Indian Crypto Users and Exchanges
12.1.2026
FIU India crypto guidelines updated January 8, 2026 with strict KYC rules. Exchanges must appoint principal officers and…
India tightens crypto rules to fight money laundering and terror funding
12.1.2026
India's financial intelligence agency has announced stricter identity verification measures for cryptocurrency exchanges to prevent money laundering and terror financing
India tightens KYC requirements for crypto user onboarding
11.1.2026
Tax and other regulatory agencies in India claim that cryptocurrencies and permissionless blockchain tech undermine tax collection
India tax authorities flag crypto risks amid regulatory uncertainty
8.1.2026
India’s tax authorities flagged risks from offshore exchanges, private wallets and DeFi tools that make tracking crypto income difficult
Russia cracks down on illegal crypto miners, India lobbies for CBDCs: Global Express
2.1.2026
India is urging other countries to develop CBDCs, and China is expanding the use of its digital yuan, allowing banks to offer interest on e-CNY wallets
India’s central bank urges countries to prioritize CBDCs over stablecoins
1.1.2026
Only three CBDCs have been successfully launched around the world so far, in Nigeria, the Bahamas and Jamaica, although many jurisdictions are considering it
Coinbase Announces Arrest in India Linked to Major Customer Data Breach
27.12.2025
Key Highlights Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has announced that a former customer service agent in India was arrested …
India Clears Coinbase’s Minority Stake in CoinDCX
18.12.2025
Key Points: India’s antitrust regulator cleared Coinbase’s minority stake investment in CoinDCX. The approval supports Coinbase’s renewed expansion…
Coinbase deepens India presence after approval of CoinDCX deal
18.12.2025
The approval follows a challenging year for CoinDCX which included a significant security breach, though customer funds remained safe
India Raids Alleged Crypto MLM Empire as $275M Money Laundering Probe Expands Across States
16.12.2025
India’s financial crime agency has intensified a sweeping crackdown on an alleged cryptocurrency Ponzi empire, targeting a sprawling fake crypto MLM network accused of draining billions of rupees from investors across multiple northern states. India’s Enforcement Directorate Targets Alleged Crypto...
Balaji Srinivasan Warns Indian Tech Professionals Against US Immigration
11.12.2025
Former Coinbase CTO advises Indian tech workers to consider alternatives to U.S. immigration, highlighting opportunities in India, internet economy, and international markets. Balaji Srinivasan published a provocative social media post on X, urging Indian technologists to reconsider immigration...
Coinbase Rebuilds India Crypto Presence With Fresh Onboarding Momentum
9.12.2025
Coinbase’s renewed push into India marks a decisive step for its global expansion, reviving user onboarding and signaling confidence in a market still shaped by strict tax rules and evolving regulatory expectations. Coinbase Reopens Access as India’s Crypto Climate Shifts Market conditions continue...