Crypto India

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  Ethereum Climbs Above $4,100 as Whale Accumulation Boosts Market Sentiment

  Bitcoin started the week steady near $112,000 (roughly Rs. 99.4 lakh) as traders braced for a $22.6 billion (roughly Rs. 2,00,416 crore) futures expiry and key macroeconomic cues. Ethereum rose to $4,113 (roughly Rs. 3.65 lakh), aided by reduced exchange supply and whale accumulation. Altcoins posted modest gains, while analysts noted consolidation...

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  Raj Kundra Has 285 Bitcoins Worth Rs 150 Crore: Probe Agency On Crypto 'Scam'

  The Enforcement Directorate has filed a chargesheet against businessman Raj Kundra in a bitcoin 'scam' saying he was a beneficial owner and not just a 'mediator' in the transactions as claimed by him.

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  Bitcoin Price Drops Below $112,000 Ahead of $22.6 Billion Futures Expiry

  Crypto markets started Thursday on a cautious footing with Bitcoin slipping to $111,700 (roughly Rs. 99 lakh) and Ethereum at $4,006 (roughly Rs. 3.5 lakh) after a 4.3 percent drop. Investors await US GDP data and jobless claims, while futures expiry worth $22.6 billion adds pressure. Despite bearish undertones, Ethereum shows resilience with excha...

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  Bitcoin Trades Sideways as Crypto Traders Remain Cautious, Await Fresh Cues

  The crypto market entered a consolidation phase on Wednesday, with Bitcoin trading near $112,000 (roughly Rs. 99.3 lakh) and Ethereum hovering around $4,100 (roughly Rs. 3.6 lakh). Broader sentiment stayed cautious after recent liquidations worth $1.65 billion (roughly Rs. 14,600 crore) and dovish signals from the US Federal Reserve. Traders are no...

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  Government Makes Cybersecurity Audits Mandatory for Crypto Exchanges Due to Rising Risks

  India has made cybersecurity audits mandatory for cryptocurrency exchanges, custodians, and intermediaries following a surge in cyber heists. The Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-IND) has directed firms to hire CERT-In-approved auditors as part of compliance under the PMLA. Industry leaders welcomed the move as a step toward stronger safeguar...

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  Bitcoin Holds Near $115,800 as Altcoins Face Selling Pressure

  Bitcoin traded at $115,800 (roughly Rs. 1.01 crore), consolidating as traders await the US Fed’s policy decision. Ethereum slipped to $4,500 (roughly Rs. 3.9 lakh), while Solana and Dogecoin saw sharp declines. Analysts cite strong ETF inflows and whale accumulation as key supports, but caution that momentum depends on Fed guidance.

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  Bitcoin Steadies Above $116,400 as Ether and Other Altcoins Show Resilience

  Bitcoin traded above $116,400 (roughly Rs. 1.02 crore) on Monday as traders awaited the Fed’s rate cut decision. Ethereum consolidated at $4,660 (roughly Rs. 4.11 lakh), while Solana and BNB showed strong momentum. Market optimism is supported by ETF inflows, stablecoin supply growth, and whale accumulation. Analysts highlight $117,500 as key res...

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  Union Minister Jayant Chaudhary, Wife Disclose Over Rs. 43 Lakh in Crypto Assets

  Union Minister Jayant Chaudhary and his wife Charu Singh have declared cryptocurrency holdings worth Rs. 43 lakh in their latest asset disclosure. This is the second year in a row they reported such investments, marking one of the rare instances of Indian ministers openly holding digital assets.

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  Guns, Crypto, 31-Year-Old Ambassador Car Among Assets Declared By Ministers

  Cryptocurrency, decades-old two-wheelers, gold jewellery, mutual funds and agricultural land are among the assets declared by the members of the Council of Union Ministers for the year 2024-25.

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  Bybit Resumes Full Operations in India After Regulatory Approval

  Bybit has reopened its app for Indian users after completing registration with the Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-IND). Website access will be restored in phases over the next few days. The exchange had paused operations in January 2025 due to regulatory changes, but now resumes trading under India’s Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PM...

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  Ethereum Builds Momentum as Bitcoin Price Consolidates Above $110,000

  Bitcoin is consolidating around $110,400 (roughly ₹97.3 lakh) while Ethereum trades at $4,300 (roughly ₹3.8 lakh). Analysts credit ETF inflows, falling ETH reserves, and strong demand for supporting optimism, with traders watching if BTC can reclaim $113,000 or slide lower. Ethereum reclaiming $4,600 remains crucial to boost overall market sent...

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  India Tops Global Crypto Adoption Index for Third Consecutive Year

  India has topped the Chainalysis 2025 Global Crypto Adoption Index for the third year in a row, cementing its dominance in grassroots and institutional crypto adoption. Despite strict taxation and regulatory uncertainty, the country continues to lead global engagement, ahead of the United States and Pakistan. Experts credit India’s vast user base...

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  BCCI Says Crypto, Real Money Gaming Platforms Can’t Bid for Team India’s Title Sponsorship

  The BCCI has barred cryptocurrency and real money gaming firms from bidding for the Indian cricket team’s lead sponsorship rights. The decision reflects increasing regulatory scrutiny of crypto promotions in India, with SEBI previously targeting misleading celebrity endorsements. The move marks a significant setback for crypto adoption, cutting o...

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  BCCI Invites Bids For Team India's Title Sponsorship, Bars Real Money Gaming Or Crypto Companies

  The BCCI invited bids for the Indian cricket team's title sponsorship rights after fantasy sports giants Dream11's pullout.

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  Nithin Kamath Points Out Risks in India’s Developing Crypto Market Future

  Zerodha co-founder Nithin Kamath has raised concerns about India’s booming crypto futures market, pointing to extreme leverage and tax loopholes driving the surge. Unlike spot trades that fall under strict taxation, futures remain in a regulatory grey zone, enabling traders to bypass both TDS and the 30% tax on VDAs. Experts caution that while le...