Crypto market expects regulatory clarity and tax rationalisation from Budget 2026Ahead of Budget 2026, India’s crypto industry is seeking regulatory clarity and tax rationalisation, especially relief from the 1% TDS and ...
17 Jan, 2026, 12.37 PM IST
Explained: Why crypto users in India must now submit live selfies and location detailsIndia’s Financial Intelligence Unit has tightened KYC and AML norms for crypto platforms, mandating live selfie verification, geo-location ...
12 Jan, 2026, 11.18 AM IST
Anti-money laundering norms up crypto compliance barIndia’s financial intelligence unit has tightened anti-money laundering rules for crypto firms, increasing compliance and security obligati...
12 Jan, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
At FATF, India pushes to bring online gaming companies under strict frameworkIndia is advocating for online gaming companies to be included under anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing frameworks. The ...
23 Sep, 2024, 11.29 PM IST
Plea by seven offshore crypto exchanges to restart India operations to be heard this weekIndia's Financial Intelligence Unit will review petitions from seven offshore crypto exchanges, including Bitfinex and Kraken, to resume op...
11 Sep, 2024, 11.43 PM IST
Why Sebi’s regulatory ambit could boost India's crypto industryBringing cryptocurrency under SEBI's regulation could revolutionize India's crypto market. Leveraging SEBI's proven track record in market ...
01 Jun, 2024, 12.06 PM IST
India’s crypto regulations can do with a HODL strategyAs the global crypto asset market progresses, India finds itself at a pivotal juncture. There’s an opportunity to chart a course that delic...
04 May, 2024, 03.50 PM IST
Indian crypto exchanges record higher trading volumes after FIU action on global exchangesLeading Indian crypto exchange Coin DCX has recorded a sharp increase in deposits post-FIU's action. Another prominent crypto exchange, Coi...
05 Jan, 2024, 07.31 PM IST
Offshore crackdown may bring crypto party homeThe move may lead to a resurgence in Indian exchanges, they said, as many investors who had shifted to trading on global exchanges to save ...
30 Dec, 2023, 07.47 AM IST
FIU issues notice to Binance, 8 other offshore crypto platforms, writes to MeitY for blocking of URLsThe FIU has also written to the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology to block the URLs of these nine entities including Binan...
29 Dec, 2023, 06.50 PM IST
Mudrex records twofold user growth after FIU registrationMudrex, a Y-Combinator-backed crypto platform, has recently announced its registration as a recognized entity with the Financial Intelligen...
15 Dec, 2023, 12.01 PM IST
WazirX says it is compliant with KYC lawWarns users who are withdrawing funds to international exchanges of compliance issues.
10 Aug, 2022, 10.36 PM IST
Crypto bourses hit no entry on SBI UPI platformThe going gets tougher for Indian crypto currency exchanges. The country’s largest lender, State Bank of India (SBI), has blocked the recei...
15 Sep, 2021, 07.23 AM IST
View: Govt needs to start thinking of bitcoin and other cryptos as digital cashIn fact, GoI had earlier indicated that it may reconsider its proposal to ban private cryptos after intense lobbying by crypto stakeholders...
24 May, 2021, 11.34 PM IST
Lack of clarity: ICICI Bank shuts out crypto tradesICICI Bank’s online services can no longer be used to deal with crypto-currency exchanges and other entities which may be facilitating cryp...
02 May, 2021, 06.34 AM IST
Lack of Clarity: ICICI shuts out crypto tradesIndia's largest private sector lender ICICI Bank is distancing itself from Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies amid conflicting signals from...
01 May, 2021, 07.41 AM IST
How crypto-currencies like bitcoin have taken roots in IndiaThe four well known bitcoin exchanges in India are Bitxoxo, Unocoin, Coinsecure and Zebpay.
20 Nov, 2017, 03.12 PM IST