Brazil’s Ambassador to India Addresses BRICS Currency Speculation

BRICS is accelerating plans to ditch the dollar in favor of national currencies, as Brazil’s Ambassador to India clarifies direction on a unified currency and signals sweeping financial shifts. Senior Brazilian Diplomat Addresses BRICS Currency Outlook Ahead of 2025 Summit Growing momentum among emerging economies to reduce reliance on the U.S. dollar has led to … Read more

Indian Crypto Users Slammed With 18% GST as Bybit Complies With Tax Regulation

Bybit is hitting Indian crypto traders with an 18% GST and widespread service shutdowns as strict new regulations reshape the nation’s rapidly evolving digital asset landscape. Bybit Hits India With 18% GST as Multiple Crypto Services Begin Final Shutdown Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit is introducing higher transaction costs for Indian users, as it prepares to implement … Read more

India Urged to Consider Bitcoin Reserve Amid Global Digital Asset Shift

Bitcoin is rapidly emerging as a serious strategic reserve asset, and India now faces a critical economic moment that could redefine its global financial leadership trajectory. Bitcoin Reserve Strategy Gains Attention as India Faces Economic Crossroads Growing adoption of bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset is prompting countries to reconsider BTC’s role in national economic … Read more

India May Release Crypto Regulation Discussion Paper in June: Report

India may unveil a comprehensive discussion paper in June aimed at shaping crypto asset regulations, drawing heavily on guidance from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Financial Stability Board (FSB). This move follows a surge in global acceptance, particularly after U.S. President Donald Trump endorsed digital currencies, signaling a major policy shift. In India, … Read more

India’s Crypto Sector Rallies for Tax Change as Trump Spurs Market Optimism

Amid evolving global dynamics, India’s cryptocurrency sector is intensifying pressure on the government for tax relief, capitalizing on what industry leaders see as softening attitudes linked to Donald Trump’s White House return. Executives report regular engagements with Indian policymakers—now occurring monthly or weekly—compared to biannual discussions in the past. The industry seeks to replace the … Read more

India Supreme Court Asks Government Why Crypto Still Isn’t Regulated

India’s Supreme Court has intensified pressure on the government to regulate crypto, slamming bitcoin trading as hawala-like and warning of its unchecked impact on the economy. Supreme Court Urges Central Policy With Crypto Labeled as Hawala-Like Activity The Supreme Court of India urged the central government to establish a clear policy on cryptocurrency regulation, citing … Read more

India’s Top Court Slams Lack of Crypto Regulation, Links Bitcoin to Hawala

India’s top court just ignited a regulatory firestorm, slamming bitcoin trading as refined Hawala and blasting government delays that leave the crypto market in legal limbo. Indian Supreme Court Calls Bitcoin Refined Hawala, Decries Absence of Regulatory Framework The Supreme Court of India compared bitcoin trading to “a refined way of Hawala business” on Monday … Read more

Binance India Goes Full Compliance Mode With Re-Verification Mandate

Binance just ignited a compliance revolution in India’s crypto market, enforcing full KYC re-verification to tighten security, align with AML laws, and redefine user accountability. Binance Triggers Full KYC Lockdown in India Crypto exchange Binance announced a policy update on April 18 mandating know your customer (KYC) re-verification for all users in India, regardless of … Read more

China Jails 9 in $6M Crypto Scam Hitting Indians

China cracks down hard on cross-border crypto fraud, jailing fraudsters in a major blow to digital crime targeting Indians. China Drops Heavy Prison Terms Over Cross-Border Crypto Fraud on Indians A wide-reaching crypto scam targeting Indian nationals has led to harsh prison terms for a group of Chinese fraudsters, following months of investigation and judicial … Read more

Unocoin Launches Bitcoin Payments Over Lightning Network in India

Unocoin, India’s longest-standing cryptocurrency exchange, has announced the integration of the Lightning Network, powered by Voltage, marking an advancement in bitcoin and stablecoin adoption within the growing Indian crypto market. This new feature allows Unocoin users to send and receive bitcoin and tether ( USDT) instantly and at a fraction of the cost of traditional … Read more