Why West’s crypto rules matter for East’s financial futureThe US CLARITY Act addressing legal uncertainty will shape global crypto regulation. Eastern hubs like the UAE and Singapore are moving ahe...
23 May, 2026, 12.06 PM IST
Why India cannot build a world-class fintech champ yetIndia boasts world-class digital finance but lacks global consumer fintechs. Regulatory hurdles prevent innovation, unlike in markets with ...
18 May, 2026, 05.46 PM IST
Zerodha's Nikhil Kamath suggests exploring gold-based stablecoins for IndiaZerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath questioned the long-term suitability of dollar-backed stablecoins for India and proposed exploring a gold-...
11 May, 2026, 07.56 PM IST
US Senate Committee set to consider long-awaited crypto bill next weekUS senators will consider the Clarity Act next week, a bill aiming to regulate cryptocurrency and end disputes between crypto firms and ban...
09 May, 2026, 08.00 AM IST
Will stablecoins replace Visa and Mastercard? $719 trillion forecast signals major shift in global payments by 2035Stablecoin forecast 2035 explained: Stablecoin transactions could hit $719 trillion by 2035. This surge is fueled by younger generations em...
05 May, 2026, 01.08 AM IST
Crypto card spending surges to $600 million monthly: How are crypto cards becoming one of 2026’s fastest-growing payment trends?Crypto card spending growth 2026: Crypto cards are experiencing a surge in popularity, with monthly transaction volumes reaching approximat...
30 Apr, 2026, 11.54 PM IST
Trump's new front against Iran: The US hunts hidden crypto networksAmerica's Operation Epic Fury is now Operation Economic Fury. The US is targeting Iran's cryptocurrency networks. This aims to stop Iran fr...
30 Apr, 2026, 08.44 PM IST
Blockchain billionaire Sun takes Trump family's crypto firm to courtJustin Sun is suing World Liberty Financial, a crypto venture co-founded by Donald Trump and his sons. Sun alleges the company illegally fr...
22 Apr, 2026, 10.41 PM IST
US Stocks: Blockchain billionaire Sun takes Trump family’s crypto firm to courtCrypto entrepreneur Justin Sun on Tuesday sued World Liberty Financial, the digital currency venture co-founded by U.S. President Donald Tr...
22 Apr, 2026, 07.39 PM IST
How Iran is using bitcoin as gate pass for HormuzIran is considering digital currency payments, potentially Bitcoin or stablecoins, for vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz as a sanctio...
10 Apr, 2026, 05.54 PM IST
Iran’s sanctions-busting crypto ambitions grow on toll paymentsIran proposes digital currency for Strait of Hormuz passage tolls. This move highlights a significant sanctions-evasion network. While legi...
10 Apr, 2026, 02.02 PM IST
Bitcoin down 23% in FY26, Ethereum hit $5K peak in August. Here is what analyst expectBitcoin saw a 23% decline in FY26, ending at $66,694. Ethereum reached a peak of $5,000 in August 2025. Despite market volatility and geopo...
10 Apr, 2026, 10.42 AM IST
Swiss banks to test possible uses for Swiss franc stablecoinSix Swiss banks are collaborating to explore stablecoin uses. They will launch a digital sandbox in 2026 to test a Swiss franc-pegged stabl...
08 Apr, 2026, 03.49 PM IST
ETtech Deals Digest: Startups raise $187 million this week, down 28% on-yearThe number of deals during the week was also down at 18 transactions, compared to 24 in the corresponding week last year. Compared to the p...
04 Apr, 2026, 02.13 PM IST
Mastercard to buy stablecoin infra firm BVNK for up to $1.8 billionMastercard is set to acquire BVNK, a stablecoin payments infrastructure company. The deal, valued up to $1.8 billion, signals Mastercard's ...
17 Mar, 2026, 09.05 PM IST
Fintech Pine Labs to launch stablecoin payments outside India, CEO saysThe Temasek and Peak XV-backed company aims to launch in countries that have a "stablecoin-friendly stance", Amrish Rau said in an intervi...
02 Mar, 2026, 04.47 PM IST
Some big US banks plan to launch stablecoins, expecting crypto-friendly regulationsBofA CEO Brian Moynihan said on Wednesday the bank is working on launching a stablecoin, and investors can expect the lender to move forwar...
17 Jul, 2025, 12.29 AM IST