India Budget 2026: No Tax Relief, Tighter Compliance, and New Jail Provisions for Defaulters
Crypto investors in India hoped the 2026 Union Budget would offer a lifeline. Instead, the government tightened the screws. The…
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Bitcoin Lending Could Unlock a $130 Trillion Market: Research
The research also revisits the failures of the 2022 crypto lending crisis. Platforms collapsed after operating with high loan-to-value (LTV) ratios, opaque rehypothecation practices, and platform-controlled custody.
Arthur Hayes Sees Bitcoin at $200K as Global Central Banks Quietly Loosen Policy
Arthur Hayes argues that quiet liquidity expansion by the Federal Reserve and Japan’s central bank could push Bitcoin beyond $124,000 and toward $200,000 in 2026, while fueling selective altcoin rotation.
Do Kwon Sentenced to 15 Years Over TerraUSD and Luna Collapse That Wiped Out $40 Billion
Kwon, 34, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to defraud and wire fraud. US District Judge Paul Engelmayer delivered the sentence at a New York hearing, calling the case “a fraud of epic generational scale.”
Coinbase Reopens Registrations in India After Two-Year Freeze, Plans Fiat On-Ramp in 2026
Speaking at IBW, John O’Loghlen, Coinbase’s APAC director, described the reset as intentional rather than reactive. He noted that the company chose to “burn the boats”. It decided to remove all legacy Indian accounts to restart under a structure that aligns fully with domestic oversight.
India’s Crypto Transactions Cross ₹51,000 Cr in FY25 as TDS Collections Surge 41%
The government said Maharashtra accounted for ₹293 crore of the FY25 TDS total, followed by Karnataka with ₹133 crore, underscoring the concentration of trading activity in India’s major technology and financial centres.
CoinSwitch Launches India’s First VDA Handbook to Aid Law Enforcement as Crypto-Related Cases Rise
CoinSwitch said the handbook will be distributed across police stations and cybersecurity units to offer practical clarity on asset tracing, crime typologies, and compliance frameworks.
Bengaluru Leads India’s Ethereum Surge, Tier-2 Cities & Women Lead India’s New Crypto Boom
One of the most notable trends is the broadening scope of investor portfolios. The average Indian investor now holds five tokens instead of the two or three common in 2022, reflecting a shift toward research-driven diversification.
Bitcoin MENA 2025 Spotlights “History of Bitcoin” First Edition as Landmark Cultural Auction Piece
Crafted over four years with contributions from 128 artists across 37 countries, the First Edition traces Bitcoin’s arc from cypherpunk roots to a worldwide technological movement.
Ripple Secures Expanded License in Singapore, Deepens Crypto Payment Capabilities Across Asia-Pacific
This expansion builds on Ripple’s initial MPI approval in 2023 and positions the company among a small group of digital-asset firms operating under a comprehensive, regulator-supervised framework in one of the world’s most established financial centers.
Bitcoin Mining Activity Rebounds in China Despite 2021 Ban
Before the 2021 prohibition on cryptocurrency trading and mining, China was the world’s leading hub for bitcoin mining. Following the crackdown, the country’s share of global activity plunged to zero.
India Trains Over One Thousand Officers to Tackle Crypto Linked Crime
Digital South completed two separate training programs for officers in Tamil Nadu, each focused on the growing challenges around crypto-related crime, financial fraud, and digital investigations.
Bitget Logs $1.78 Billion in October Inflows, Ranks Second Globally After Binance
Bitget’s total reserves rose to $7.83 billion, while Bitcoin holdings increased by 6%, from 28.6K BTC to 30.3K BTC, bucking the industry-wide decline in centralized exchange reserves.
Madras High Court Rules Crypto Is ‘Property’, Grants Relief in WazirX Case
The decision in Rhutikumari v Zanmai Labs & Ors (2025), delivered by Justice N. Anand Venkatesh, held that crypto assets are intangible property, not legal tender, but assets that can be “possessed, enjoyed and held in trust.”
Gen Z Overtakes Millennials to Lead India’s Crypto Investment Wave
“Digital assets are no longer an outsider’s bet,” a CoinSwitch spokesperson noted. “Gen Z investors are combining traditional savings with crypto portfolios, using it to build financial independence earlier in life.”
India’s FIU Issues Notices to 25 Offshore Crypto Platforms for PMLA Non-Compliance
Among the exchanges named are some of the industry’s best-known platforms, including Paxful, Poloniex, BitMex, BTCC, CEX.IO, LBank, CoinEx, BingX, PrimeXBT, Remitano, AscendEx, Phemex, Probit Global, Bitrue, BTSE, YouHodler, and Huione.
Fractal Bitcoin Expands to Ethereum With Wrapped FB (WFB) Launch
“By linking Bitcoin’s strength with Ethereum’s flexibility, and eventually with other networks, we are creating a framework where communities can grow together,” he said. “This is how Bitcoin becomes more accessible, more useful, and more impactful for the entire crypto economy.”
PayPal Invests in Stable Layer 1 to Expand PYUSD Utility Across Blockchains
The investment was made through PayPal Ventures, the company’s venture capital arm, as part of Stable’s recent $28 million seed round that also included backing from Bitfinex and Hack VC.
Bitcoin Amsterdam 2025 Moves to Iconic SugarFactory as Europe’s Biggest Bitcoin Event Expands
With more than 8,000 square meters of raw, flexible space, the venue’s high ceilings, towering pillars, and preserved kettles evoke both historic grit and modern energy—an apt metaphor for Bitcoin’s disruptive ethos. The move reflects not only the surge in ticket sales but also Bitcoin’s expanding role in Europe’s financial and regulatory discourse.
Bitcoin Hits $116K, but Gold’s Record Rally Poses a Serious Test
Yet while Bitcoin bulls cheer macro tailwinds, gold has quietly stolen the spotlight. The precious metal just surged to an inflation-adjusted record of $3,683 per ounce, surpassing a high last seen in 1980.
Singapore Beats the U.S. to Become the World’s Most Crypto-Friendly Country
The ApeX Protocol study evaluated seven indicators: cryptocurrency ownership rates, ATMs per capita, local exchanges, “pay with crypto” searches, debit card availability, in-country transaction options, and real estate usability.
Pi Network to Show up at TOKEN2049 With Money and a Mic: Will It Deliver Conviction?
Previously, when Pi Network co-founder Dr Nicolas Kokkalis appeared in Consensus Toronto, the buzz was delivered, but not much that the wider public could measure.
El Salvador Splits Bitcoin Reserves Into Multiple Wallets, Citing Quantum Threats and Security Concerns
El Salvador’s National Bitcoin Office has announced a major restructuring of the country’s Bitcoin reserves, moving coins from a single…
Ripple Touted as ‘Full-Stack Financial Firm’ After Gemini Deal and $200M Rail Acquisition
A recent disclosure in Gemini’s IPO filing revealed that Ripple struck a credit agreement with the exchange worth up to $150 million. The arrangement allows Gemini to request loans in increments of at least $5 million, up to $75 million.