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Budget 2026: Government Proposes Penalties for Inaccurate Reporting of Crypto Assets
Union Budget 2026, presented in the Lower House of the Parliament on Sunday by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, proposes new provisions for reporting of crypto-related assets. The document proposes penalties for non-furnishing and furnishing inaccurate information in a statement on the transaction of crypto-assets. The proposed rule brings more...
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Bitcoin Slips to $109,000 as Traders React to Uncertainty Over Future US Fed Rate Cuts
Bitcoin’s price hovered near $109,900 (roughly Rs. 97.5 lakh) on Friday after the Federal Reserve’s cautious remarks dampened risk appetite. Despite a 25bps rate cut earlier in the week, comments by Fed Chair Jerome Powell signalled uncertainty on future policy moves, dragging the broader crypto market lower. Ethereum and major altcoins also de...
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Kadena Ceases Operations, Says Blockchain Will Run After Foundation Shuts
The Kadena Foundation is shutting down due to market challenges and the inability to sustain development. Despite the closure, the blockchain will continue under the care of independent miners and community developers. Over 566 million KDA tokens remain for mining rewards, and 83.7 million are scheduled for unlock in 2029. A small team will manage ...
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Coinbase Invests in CoinDCX at $2.45 Billion Valuation
Global crypto platform Coinbase has invested in India’s leading exchange CoinDCX, valuing it at $2.45 billion (roughly Rs. 21,600 crore). The deal strengthens Coinbase’s presence in India and the Middle East, where crypto adoption is rising rapidly. The investment supports regional growth, regulatory compliance, and secure trading, positioning ...
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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...
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Crypto Or Virtual Assets Not Regulated In India: Minister Pankaj Chaudhary
The question of the legality or illegality of specific crypto platforms does not arise as of date as crypto or virtual assets are not regulated in India, Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary told Parliament on Monday.
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BWA Launches 100-Day Crypto SAFE Campaign to Educate Web3 Investors on Risks
The BWA has launched a new initiative called the “Crypto SAFE Campaign” to educate users on responsible investing patterns and the importance of Do Your Own Research (DYOR). For the next three months, BWA and its member firms will be using social networking platforms to engage with people on crypto safety and cybersecurity awareness.
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ByBit Pays Rs. 9.27 Crore Penalty, Completes FIU-IND Registration
ByBit has announced that it has completed its registration with India’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), and paid a Rs. 9.27 crore penalty, as part of its compliance obligations. Earlier this month, the FIU-IND revealed that the Dubai-based exchange was not in compliance with India’s the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) because of wh...
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ZebPay Marks a Decade in India’s Crypto Landscape, Sets Sights on Expanding Retail Market Share
ZebPay has completed ten years of operations in India’s crypto market. Looking ahead, the exchange plans to introduce new features and services aimed at family offices, high-net-worth individuals (HNIs), and institutional investors.
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India’s IT Ministry Launches an Array of Blockchain Stacks for Developers to Explore Usecases: Details
MeitY, this week, unveiled a suite of blockchain platforms aimed at empowering Indian developers to build secure, transparent, and reliable digital solutions. For these varied use cases, the MeitY has launched – Vishvasya, NBFLite, and Praamaanik blockchain system.
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Binance Served Notice for Rs. 772 Crore in GST Charges by DGGI in India
Binance has been issued a notice for the payment of Rs. 772 crore in GST charges in India. In conversation with Gadgets360, an official said the notice issued to Binance should be seen by the exchange as an opportunity to present their front of the case and bring their business operations in alignment with India’s legal framework.
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India Showed Remarkable Emergence in Web3 Adoption, Stats Show Sector Expansion: Report
In India, the web3 sector showed expansion in 2023. A report published by Hashed Emergent claimed that projects around Web3-compatible finance, entertainment, and infrastructure services are garnering the attention of venture capitalists towards India.
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‘Cannot Be Currencies’: FM Nirmala Sitharaman Spells India’s Stance on Crypto
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman was asked Friday about India’s stance on cryptocurrencies. Sharing her response, the finance minister said that cryptocurrencies were not seen or perceived as ‘currency’ in India.
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CoinDCX Hatches a Million Dollar Plan to Reap Advantages of India’s Crackdown on Foreign Exchanges
CoinDCX, that claims to have seen a 2,000 percent hike in crypto desposits in the last few days, has decided to offer one percent bonus to all investors who make deposits on the exchange between January 9 and January 17, 2024.
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India’s WazirX Sees 90 Percent Dip in Crypto Trading Volume Amid Regulatory Delays
WazirX, as of November 2023, managed to generate around $1 billion (roughly Rs. 8,315 crore) in terms of trading volume. This is a 90 percent decline from its previous year’s trading volume of $10 billion (roughly Rs. 83,151 crore) and 2021’s figure of $43 billion (roughly Rs. 3,57,534 crore). In terms of addressing the potential reasons why tr...
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Budget 2026: Government Proposes Penalties for Inaccurate Reporting of Crypto Assets
Union Budget 2026, presented in the Lower House of the Parliament on Sunday by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, proposes new provisions for reporting of crypto-related assets. The document proposes penalties for non-furnishing and furnishing inaccurate information in a statement on the transaction of crypto-assets. The proposed rule brings more...
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Bitcoin Slips to $109,000 as Traders React to Uncertainty Over Future US Fed Rate Cuts
Bitcoin’s price hovered near $109,900 (roughly Rs. 97.5 lakh) on Friday after the Federal Reserve’s cautious remarks dampened risk appetite. Despite a 25bps rate cut earlier in the week, comments by Fed Chair Jerome Powell signalled uncertainty on future policy moves, dragging the broader crypto market lower. Ethereum and major altcoins also de...
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Kadena Ceases Operations, Says Blockchain Will Run After Foundation Shuts
The Kadena Foundation is shutting down due to market challenges and the inability to sustain development. Despite the closure, the blockchain will continue under the care of independent miners and community developers. Over 566 million KDA tokens remain for mining rewards, and 83.7 million are scheduled for unlock in 2029. A small team will manage ...
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Coinbase Invests in CoinDCX at $2.45 Billion Valuation
Global crypto platform Coinbase has invested in India’s leading exchange CoinDCX, valuing it at $2.45 billion (roughly Rs. 21,600 crore). The deal strengthens Coinbase’s presence in India and the Middle East, where crypto adoption is rising rapidly. The investment supports regional growth, regulatory compliance, and secure trading, positioning ...
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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...
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Crypto Or Virtual Assets Not Regulated In India: Minister Pankaj Chaudhary
The question of the legality or illegality of specific crypto platforms does not arise as of date as crypto or virtual assets are not regulated in India, Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary told Parliament on Monday.
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BWA Launches 100-Day Crypto SAFE Campaign to Educate Web3 Investors on Risks
The BWA has launched a new initiative called the “Crypto SAFE Campaign” to educate users on responsible investing patterns and the importance of Do Your Own Research (DYOR). For the next three months, BWA and its member firms will be using social networking platforms to engage with people on crypto safety and cybersecurity awareness.
-
ByBit Pays Rs. 9.27 Crore Penalty, Completes FIU-IND Registration
ByBit has announced that it has completed its registration with India’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), and paid a Rs. 9.27 crore penalty, as part of its compliance obligations. Earlier this month, the FIU-IND revealed that the Dubai-based exchange was not in compliance with India’s the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) because of wh...
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ZebPay Marks a Decade in India’s Crypto Landscape, Sets Sights on Expanding Retail Market Share
ZebPay has completed ten years of operations in India’s crypto market. Looking ahead, the exchange plans to introduce new features and services aimed at family offices, high-net-worth individuals (HNIs), and institutional investors.
-
India’s IT Ministry Launches an Array of Blockchain Stacks for Developers to Explore Usecases: Details
MeitY, this week, unveiled a suite of blockchain platforms aimed at empowering Indian developers to build secure, transparent, and reliable digital solutions. For these varied use cases, the MeitY has launched – Vishvasya, NBFLite, and Praamaanik blockchain system.
-
Binance Served Notice for Rs. 772 Crore in GST Charges by DGGI in India
Binance has been issued a notice for the payment of Rs. 772 crore in GST charges in India. In conversation with Gadgets360, an official said the notice issued to Binance should be seen by the exchange as an opportunity to present their front of the case and bring their business operations in alignment with India’s legal framework.
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India Showed Remarkable Emergence in Web3 Adoption, Stats Show Sector Expansion: Report
In India, the web3 sector showed expansion in 2023. A report published by Hashed Emergent claimed that projects around Web3-compatible finance, entertainment, and infrastructure services are garnering the attention of venture capitalists towards India.
-
‘Cannot Be Currencies’: FM Nirmala Sitharaman Spells India’s Stance on Crypto
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman was asked Friday about India’s stance on cryptocurrencies. Sharing her response, the finance minister said that cryptocurrencies were not seen or perceived as ‘currency’ in India.
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CoinDCX Hatches a Million Dollar Plan to Reap Advantages of India’s Crackdown on Foreign Exchanges
CoinDCX, that claims to have seen a 2,000 percent hike in crypto desposits in the last few days, has decided to offer one percent bonus to all investors who make deposits on the exchange between January 9 and January 17, 2024.
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India’s WazirX Sees 90 Percent Dip in Crypto Trading Volume Amid Regulatory Delays
WazirX, as of November 2023, managed to generate around $1 billion (roughly Rs. 8,315 crore) in terms of trading volume. This is a 90 percent decline from its previous year’s trading volume of $10 billion (roughly Rs. 83,151 crore) and 2021’s figure of $43 billion (roughly Rs. 3,57,534 crore). In terms of addressing the potential reasons why tr...
