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The Future Of Crypto In India: Regulation, Taxation, And What Lies Ahead
Despite a 30 per cent tax on gains and 1 per cent TDS on every trade, millions of Indians continue to buy, hold, and build in crypto.
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What Is US Clarity Act? What It Means For Bitcoin, Crypto, Investors
The US Clarity Act proposes registration frameworks for crypto businesses so they can legally operate under a defined compliance system.
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Live Selfies, GPS Tracking: India Unveils New KYC Rules For Crypto Users
In an effort to eliminate illegal activity in the digital asset market, India's Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has unveiled stringent new Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) protocols for cryptocurrency exchanges.
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UK to Recognise Crypto as Property After Lawmakers Approve Landmark Bill
The UK has passed the landmark Property (Digital Assets etc) Act 2025 that formally recognises crypto as property, giving courts stronger authority over asset recovery, fraud cases, and commercial disputes. Industry bodies, including Bitcoin Policy UK and CryptoUK, have welcomed the development, calling it a key milestone for regulated digital asse...
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Government Reportedly Mulling Stablecoin Adoption in Potential Policy Shift Even as RBI Flags Concerns
The government is assessing potential use cases for stablecoins in its upcoming Economic Survey for 2025-26, according to a report. Officials say the review may propose limited experimentation under a regulated framework. The move comes as India continues developing its digital currency plans through the RBI’s CBDC and weighs concerns around fina...
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Bitcoin Holds Above $105,000 as Institutional Demand and Regulatory Progress Lift Sentiment
Bitcoin maintained its footing above the $105,000 (roughly Rs. 93.8 lakh) level on Tuesday, supported by institutional inflows and easing macroeconomic headwinds. Renewed optimism around US crypto regulation and signs of whale accumulation have bolstered market sentiment. Ethereum traded slightly lower at $3,580 (roughly Rs. 3.1 lakh), while altcoi...
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Bybit Gains UAE’s Virtual Asset Licence; Becomes First Crypto Firm to Get Full SCA Approval
ByBit has become the first cryptocurrency exchange to secure a full Virtual Asset Platform Operator Licence from the UAE’s Securities and Commodities Authority. The approval follows its in-principle nod in February and allows ByBit to provide regulated trading, custody, and fiat conversion services across the UAE. The milestone comes months after...
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RBI to Introduce Pilot for Deposit Tokenisation Using CBDC Layer: Report
The Reserve Bank of India is set to begin a pilot for deposit tokenisation, leveraging the wholesale CBDC as its base. The initiative will test blockchain-based deposits for improved speed, security, and transparency in regulated financial markets. Officials also plan to explore tokenising money market instruments, including commercial papers, as p...
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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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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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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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Airtel Chairman Sunil Mittal Urges Government to Introduce Regulatory Framework for AI, Crypto
Sunil Mittal has urged the government to set clear crypto rules to oversee the sector. The Airtel founder was speaking at the Confederation of Indian Industry's (CII) Annual Business Summit 2025, where he addressed the recent growth of the digital assets sector.
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Should India Follow the US and Establish a Bitcoin Reserve? Polygon, Avail Co-Founders Talk to Gadgets 360
In an interview with Gadgets 360, Polygon and Avail co-founders Sandeep Nailwal and Anurag Arjun share their thoughts on whether India should establish a Bitcoin reserve like the US. Nimen Shah, a senior chartered accountant and international tax advisor from Mumbai, contributed to the discussion by emphasising India’s turbulent history with cryp...
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Reliance, Airtel Among Nifty 50 Firms Experimenting with Web3, Testifies to Sector Growth: Mudrex
About 16 Nifty 50 firms, including Reliance, Airtel, ITC, and TCS, are exploring Web3 for digital marketing, supply chain management, CBDCs, and cross-border trading, according to a report by crypto investment firm Mudrex that was exclusively shared with Gadgets 360.
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RBI Shares Observations Around Tokenisation, Crypto in Financial Stability Report 2024
As per the RBI, asset tokenisation is a rapidly evolving financial innovation still in its early stages, currently presenting minimal concerns. However, the central bank also cautioned that the widespread adoption of crypto assets could potentially impact macroeconomic and financial stability.
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The Future Of Crypto In India: Regulation, Taxation, And What Lies Ahead
Despite a 30 per cent tax on gains and 1 per cent TDS on every trade, millions of Indians continue to buy, hold, and build in crypto.
-
What Is US Clarity Act? What It Means For Bitcoin, Crypto, Investors
The US Clarity Act proposes registration frameworks for crypto businesses so they can legally operate under a defined compliance system.
-
Live Selfies, GPS Tracking: India Unveils New KYC Rules For Crypto Users
In an effort to eliminate illegal activity in the digital asset market, India's Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has unveiled stringent new Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) protocols for cryptocurrency exchanges.
-
UK to Recognise Crypto as Property After Lawmakers Approve Landmark Bill
The UK has passed the landmark Property (Digital Assets etc) Act 2025 that formally recognises crypto as property, giving courts stronger authority over asset recovery, fraud cases, and commercial disputes. Industry bodies, including Bitcoin Policy UK and CryptoUK, have welcomed the development, calling it a key milestone for regulated digital asse...
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Government Reportedly Mulling Stablecoin Adoption in Potential Policy Shift Even as RBI Flags Concerns
The government is assessing potential use cases for stablecoins in its upcoming Economic Survey for 2025-26, according to a report. Officials say the review may propose limited experimentation under a regulated framework. The move comes as India continues developing its digital currency plans through the RBI’s CBDC and weighs concerns around fina...
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Bitcoin Holds Above $105,000 as Institutional Demand and Regulatory Progress Lift Sentiment
Bitcoin maintained its footing above the $105,000 (roughly Rs. 93.8 lakh) level on Tuesday, supported by institutional inflows and easing macroeconomic headwinds. Renewed optimism around US crypto regulation and signs of whale accumulation have bolstered market sentiment. Ethereum traded slightly lower at $3,580 (roughly Rs. 3.1 lakh), while altcoi...
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Bybit Gains UAE’s Virtual Asset Licence; Becomes First Crypto Firm to Get Full SCA Approval
ByBit has become the first cryptocurrency exchange to secure a full Virtual Asset Platform Operator Licence from the UAE’s Securities and Commodities Authority. The approval follows its in-principle nod in February and allows ByBit to provide regulated trading, custody, and fiat conversion services across the UAE. The milestone comes months after...
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RBI to Introduce Pilot for Deposit Tokenisation Using CBDC Layer: Report
The Reserve Bank of India is set to begin a pilot for deposit tokenisation, leveraging the wholesale CBDC as its base. The initiative will test blockchain-based deposits for improved speed, security, and transparency in regulated financial markets. Officials also plan to explore tokenising money market instruments, including commercial papers, as p...
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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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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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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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Airtel Chairman Sunil Mittal Urges Government to Introduce Regulatory Framework for AI, Crypto
Sunil Mittal has urged the government to set clear crypto rules to oversee the sector. The Airtel founder was speaking at the Confederation of Indian Industry's (CII) Annual Business Summit 2025, where he addressed the recent growth of the digital assets sector.
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Should India Follow the US and Establish a Bitcoin Reserve? Polygon, Avail Co-Founders Talk to Gadgets 360
In an interview with Gadgets 360, Polygon and Avail co-founders Sandeep Nailwal and Anurag Arjun share their thoughts on whether India should establish a Bitcoin reserve like the US. Nimen Shah, a senior chartered accountant and international tax advisor from Mumbai, contributed to the discussion by emphasising India’s turbulent history with cryp...
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Reliance, Airtel Among Nifty 50 Firms Experimenting with Web3, Testifies to Sector Growth: Mudrex
About 16 Nifty 50 firms, including Reliance, Airtel, ITC, and TCS, are exploring Web3 for digital marketing, supply chain management, CBDCs, and cross-border trading, according to a report by crypto investment firm Mudrex that was exclusively shared with Gadgets 360.
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RBI Shares Observations Around Tokenisation, Crypto in Financial Stability Report 2024
As per the RBI, asset tokenisation is a rapidly evolving financial innovation still in its early stages, currently presenting minimal concerns. However, the central bank also cautioned that the widespread adoption of crypto assets could potentially impact macroeconomic and financial stability.
