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Why Can't India Draft a Clear Cut Crypto Policy? Country's Supreme Court Raps Government
20.5.2025
Supreme court justice Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh said that there is "parallel under-market" for crypto that can affect the economy
Coinbase fires compromised agents in India, says security chief
15.5.2025
Coinbase has reportedly fired a group of customer support agents following their alleged involvement in social engineering attacks on users. The contracted agents were based in India. According to a May 15 Fortune interview, Coinbase's chief security officer, Philip Martin, said the company flagged...
Escaping the India-Pakistan Conflict With Wealth Intact
8.5.2025
As of 7 May 2025, India opened “Operation Sindoor,” a series of precision air‑strikes on nine sites inside Pakistan‑administered territory, while Pakistan says it has shot down five Indian fighter jets in the largest air engagement between the rivals since 2019. While the India-Pakistan conflict...
Bitcoin Sees Selling at $97K, Cardano’s ADA Leads Majors Gains Ahead of FOMC Meeting
7.5.2025
Market volatility may soar as a regional tussle between India and Pakistan intensifies and the U.S.-China trade war looms
India’s Top Court Slams Lack of Crypto Regulation, Links Bitcoin to Hawala
7.5.2025
India’s top court just ignited a regulatory firestorm, slamming bitcoin trading as refined Hawala and blasting government delays that leave the crypto market in legal limbo. Indian Supreme Court Calls Bitcoin Refined Hawala, Decries Absence of Regulatory Framework The Supreme Court of India...
Bitget, Avalanche form crypto partnership in India
29.4.2025
Bitget, a cryptocurrency exchange with 100 million users, has announced a partnership with Avalanche to support community initiatives across India, one of the fastest-growing areas for crypto and Web3 developers.The partnership will see at least $10 million doled out in mini-grants, scholarships...
Bitget, Avalanche form crypto partnership in India
29.4.2025
Bitget, a cryptocurrency exchange with 100 million users, has announced a partnership with Avalanche to support community initiatives across India, one of the fastest-growing areas for crypto and Web3 developers.The partnership will see at least $10 million doled out in mini-grants, scholarships...
Bitcoin Holds Tight Despite Dismal Economic Data, Rising India/Pakistan Tensions
28.4.2025
The Dallas Fed Manufacturing Index plunged to its lowest level since the COVID pandemic closed the economy
Binance India Goes Full Compliance Mode With Re-Verification Mandate
19.4.2025
Binance just ignited a compliance revolution in India’s crypto market, enforcing full KYC re-verification to tighten security, align with AML laws, and redefine user accountability. Binance Triggers Full KYC Lockdown in India Crypto exchange Binance announced a policy update on April 18 mandating...
Polygon’s Nailwal: Jio partnership to drive real-world Web3 adoption for 450M users
17.4.2025
As Polygon lays the groundwork for mainstream Web3 adoption in India by bringing blockchain access to over 450 million Reliance Jio users, it remains focused on balancing speed, scalability and affordability, without compromising on decentralization.Polygon is working with Jio, a telecom giant...
China Jails 9 in $6M Crypto Scam Hitting Indians
16.4.2025
China cracks down hard on cross-border crypto fraud, jailing fraudsters in a major blow to digital crime targeting Indians. China Drops Heavy Prison Terms Over Cross-Border Crypto Fraud on Indians A wide-reaching crypto scam targeting Indian nationals has led to harsh prison terms for a group...
Unocoin Launches Bitcoin Payments Over Lightning Network in India
13.4.2025
Unocoin, India’s longest-standing cryptocurrency exchange, has announced the integration of the Lightning Network, powered by Voltage, marking an advancement in bitcoin and stablecoin adoption within the growing Indian crypto market. This new feature allows Unocoin users to send and receive bitcoin...
Indian IT Firm Jetking to Raise Funds for Bitcoin Treasury Expansion
2.4.2025
Jetking Infotrain Limited, a Mumbai-based IT education firm, announced plans Wednesday to raise ₹6.6 crore ($793,000) through a preferential share issue to expand its bitcoin reserves and fund cryptocurrency-related initiatives, Chief Financial Officer Siddarth Bharwani confirmed. Jetking Doubles...
Circle and Near Invest $14M in Remittances App for Indian Diaspora
27.3.2025
The app currently has 500,000 monthly actively users
MahaKumbh signaled India’s readiness for the metaverse
27.3.2025
Opinion by: Shubham Kukrety, co-founder and CEO at QuoteIt Strange sights were seen as India recently concluded MahaKumbh, a Hindu congregation that occurs once every 144 years.Every day, a man took dips at Sangam — the triple confluence of rivers Ganga, Yamuna and Sarasvati — with...
OpenAI Considers Lowering ChatGPT Subscription Fees in India
24.3.2025
OpenAI is considering a significant reduction in the subscription cost for ChatGPT in India, with potential prices ranging…
Wazirx Preps for Relaunch With Zodia Custody, Backed by Banking Powerhouses
18.3.2025
Wazirx is gearing up for a high-stakes relaunch after a major security breach, partnering with Zodia Custody to reinforce asset security and rebuild user trust. Wazirx Is Gearing Up for High-Stakes Relaunch—Will New Security Hold Up? Indian crypto exchange Wazirx is preparing to restart operations...
Weekly Recap: Regulatory Wins, Market Doldrums
14.3.2025
PLUS: World Liberty Financial’s token sale, Coinbase in India, Ripple in Dubai
Unnamed Insiders Allege Russia Taps Crypto Assets to Facilitate Oil Trade With China and India
14.3.2025
Based on whispers from unnamed insiders quoted by Reuters, Russia is reportedly turning to bitcoin, ether, and stablecoins as tools in its oil trade with China and India. These insiders, described as having “direct knowledge of the matter,” opted to stay in the shadows, citing...
Russia using Bitcoin, USDt for oil trades with China and India: Report
14.3.2025
Russian companies have been using cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and USDt to facilitate international trade with China and India, according to a Reuters report.Russian oil companies have been using crypto assets like Bitcoin (BTC) and Tether’s USDt (USDT) to accelerate international trades...