India Confronts Stablecoin Shifts as Finance Minister Outlines Global Challenges

India is seizing the global spotlight as stablecoins and digital finance shake the foundations of traditional money, forcing nations to adapt or be left behind. India Faces Stablecoin Era With Finance Minister Stressing Structural Change India is increasingly positioning itself at the center of global financial debates as innovations like stablecoins begin to redefine the … Read more

India Targets 25 Offshore Crypto Firms With AML Violations in FIU Crackdown

India is accelerating crypto sector oversight with compliance notices to 25 offshore platforms, reinforcing investor protections while expanding formal registration and anti-money laundering safeguards nationwide. India Issues Compliance Notices to 25 Offshore Crypto Platforms India is intensifying its oversight of the digital asset sector as the Financial Intelligence Unit India (FIU IND) clamps down on … Read more

India Dominates Onchain Volumes as Japan Records Fastest Crypto Growth: Report

Asia-Pacific is exploding onto the global crypto stage, with record-breaking adoption, surging transaction volumes, and game-changing momentum through 2025. APAC Surpasses Expectations as Global Crypto Powerhouse Asia-Pacific is establishing itself as a central force in the cryptocurrency economy, with adoption trends that increasingly influence global flows. Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis released part of its 2025 … Read more

India Mandates Cybersecurity Audits for Crypto Firms Under FIU’s Directive

India is reportedly imposing bank-grade compliance on crypto platforms, mandating cybersecurity audits and stricter oversight that signal a dramatic regulatory upgrade across the booming digital asset space. Crypto Exchanges in India Now Face Bank-Level Compliance Obligations India has reportedly mandated cybersecurity audits for all cryptocurrency exchanges, custodians, and intermediaries, with the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) … Read more

India Holds Back From Full Crypto Law, Cites Systemic Risks

India is holding back from enacting a comprehensive cryptocurrency law, choosing instead to maintain partial oversight due to concerns about systemic risks, according to an internal government document reviewed by Reuters. Authorities caution that formal regulation would legitimize digital assets and risk embedding them into the financial system, while an outright ban would fail to … Read more

Indian Crypto Users Regain Full Access at Bybit as CEO Hails New Chapter in India

Bybit reignites India’s crypto momentum with full service relaunch, regulatory approval, and sweeping initiatives aimed at driving adoption, innovation, and growth across the nation’s digital asset market. Bybit Relaunches Full Services in India After Regulatory Milestone Crypto exchange Bybit announced on Sept. 8 that Indian users can once again fully access its mobile application through … Read more

India’s Largest Refiner Gives US Crude a Pass as BRICS Barrels Beckon

India’s biggest fuel buyer just sent a message with its wallet: Indian Oil Corporation deliberately skipped U.S. crude in its latest tender and shopped elsewhere. From Houston to Das: IOC’s Tender Tells a Bigger BRICS Story In a week when it could have tapped West Texas Intermediate, Reuters reported that Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) picked … Read more

India Prepares to Enforce Global Crypto Reporting Rules

India is set to enforce sweeping oversight of offshore crypto assets, adopting a global framework that enables automatic data sharing, tighter compliance, and greater regulatory transparency. India Adopts Global Framework to Expose Hidden Offshore Crypto Assets Global tax surveillance of digital assets is tightening, with India preparing to expand oversight of offshore cryptocurrency holdings. A … Read more

India Flags Hidden Crypto Practices That Mirror Global Exchange Failures

India’s financial watchdogs have reportedly uncovered a troubling trend in the cryptocurrency sector, where client deposits on exchanges are being redeployed without investor knowledge. According to the income tax department’s investigation, platforms routinely use customer tokens for lending, staking, or liquidity enhancement, retaining profits while granting users only the right to sell their holdings. Officials … Read more

Former Indian Lawmaker, Police Officer Convicted in Bitcoin Extortion Case

An Indian court has convicted 14 individuals, including a former lawmaker and a former police superintendent, for extorting $3.6 million in bitcoins from a businessman. Details of the Criminal Conspiracy An Indian court has convicted 14 individuals, including a former lawmaker and a law enforcement officer, for the extortion of $3.6 million (₹32 crore) in … Read more