India touts BRICS-wide CBDC bridge as shield from US tariff risks

India’s RBI wants BRICS to link CBDCs like the e-rupee and digital yuan by 2026, creating a shared rail for trade and tourism that bypasses dollar-based systems. The Reserve Bank of India has proposed a plan to interconnect the central…

Indian crypto investors subject to stricter KYC norms under new FIU guidance

Crypto exchanges must now track user location and identity more rigorously as India steps up efforts to bring digital assets under formal oversight.

India’s tax department flags crypto as major enforcement risk

Regulators warn that decentralized and offshore crypto activity could outpace India’s enforcement capabilities.

India’s ED targets decade-long crypto Ponzi in 21-location raid

India’s ED raided 21 sites tied to 4th Bloc Consultants, alleging a decade-long fake crypto-platform Ponzi that laundered funds via wallets, shell firms, hawala and foreign accounts. India’s Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted coordinated raids at 21 locations across Karnataka, Maharashtra…

Coinbase wins CCI nod for minority stake in India’s CoinDCX exchange

India’s CCI clears Coinbase’s minority stake in CoinDCX, cementing the US exchange’s return to India and strengthening the local platform’s position in a top crypto adoption market. India’s antitrust regulator approved Coinbase Global Inc.

Coinbase To Acquire Minority Stake In India’s CoinDCX After Greenlight From Regulator

Coinbase’s move to deepen its reach in the Indian crypto market has received regulatory approval from local authorities.

India’s crypto adoption shifts as non-metro cities drive growth: CoinSwitch

India’s cryptocurrency market is undergoing a significant geographical and demographic shift, with non-metro regions emerging as the primary drivers of adoption and investment. According to the CoinSwitch Annual Report 2025, titled India’s Crypto Portfolio: How India Invests, the centre of gravity for crypto activity has moved decisively beyond major metropolitan areas, reflecting a broader and […]