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RBI backs blockchain technology, remains cautious on crypto: Guv Malhotra

India has maintained a cautious approach towards cryptocurrencies while promoting the underlying technologies such as distributed ledger technology and tokenisation, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said on Saturday. Malhotra said India supports innovation in technologies underlying crypto assets, including distributed ledger and tokenisation, but remains cautious about cryptocurrencies due to concerns over monetary sovereignty, monetary policy and capital flows. "So, our approach has been to promote the underlying technologies, and we are using some of these in the central bank and outside in PPP (public-private partnership) mode. But insofar as crypto is concerned, it has been a cautious approach," he said at the Kautilya Economic Conclave. Expressing concerns about cryptocurrencies, the RBI Governor said it is related to the 'singleness of money' and their potential implications for monetary policy, particularly in emerging market economies, where capital flow restrictions are in ...

Updated On: 03 Oct 2026 | 2:26 PM IST

Bitcoin leads cryptocurrency back above $3 trillion as risky bets grow

The market has added more than $740 billion in value since the US Treasury's announcement last month that it would increase buybacks of long-dated bonds, according to CoinGecko data

Updated On: 23 Sep 2026 | 9:22 AM IST

Open-source AI fuels 440% surge in hackers using blockchains in attacks

A malware attack uses malicious software planted on a computer or network to steal information, passwords or funds

Updated On: 18 Sep 2026 | 9:01 AM IST

Trump backs new ethics rules to push crypto bill, but it may not be enough

President Donald Trump had been hearing the message loud and clear for weeks about the sweeping cryptocurrency bill being written in the Senate: to get it across the line, he would have to agree to ethics provisions that apply to him, too. First, Trump agreed to a measure that would bar him and his wife from issuing the types of meme coins that they swiftly launched as he prepared to return to the White House for a second time. And then another concession came late Sunday, when Republicans said Trump consented to a tougher ethics proposal that several key senators had demanded. Now, a pivotal Senate vote on the cryptocurrency bill on Tuesday could mark a watershed moment for the $2.3 trillion market - but it hinges mainly on whether those sign-offs from Trump go far enough. That vote could determine whether Washington cements crypto legitimacy into law or whether a frustrated, deep-pocketed industry could unleash even more campaign cash in the midterm elections. "A vote against the

Updated On: 14 Sep 2026 | 11:04 AM IST

FIU issues notice to 15 crypto service providers, asks to take down URLs

Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-IND) has issued notice to 15 Virtual Digital Assets Service providers for non-compliance with anti-money laundering law and asked the entities to take down their application/URLs for public access. Virtual Digital Assets Service Providers (VDA SPs) operating in India, whether offshore or onshore, and engaged in activities like exchange of virtual digital assets and fiat currencies, and transfer of virtual digital assets, are required to be registered with FIU-IND as reporting entity and comply with Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). These obligations are activity-based and are not contingent on physical presence of the entity in India. The finance ministry said as part of compliance action against non-compliant entities, FIU-IND has issued notices to 15 VDA SPs for non-compliance under Section 13 of the PMLA. These entities include Weex International Exchange, BLF Global, Bitunix LLC, DigiFinex Ltd and FinSeven CZ. "The Director, FIU-

Updated On: 09 Sep 2026 | 1:38 PM IST

Crypto, gold or stocks? What’s the better bet for the next decade? | Investing Tips

Bitcoin, gold or stocks — where should you put your money? Each asset plays a different role, but which one is best for long-term wealth creation? Here’s what experts say about returns, risk.

Updated On: 08 Sep 2026 | 12:33 PM IST
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Crypto vs gold vs stocks: Where should investors put money? Experts answer

Market experts broadly see equities as having the strongest structural case over the next decade.

Updated On: 07 Sep 2026 | 8:31 AM IST

Nearly three in four Indian crypto investors are under 35: CoinSwitch study

Despite differences in trading behaviour and portfolio construction, Bitcoin and Dogecoin emerged as the most popular crypto pairing across every age group in Q2-CY26 on the CoinSwitch platform.

Updated On: 21 Aug 2026 | 10:06 AM IST

Bitcoin surges 8% as short squeeze ripples across battered crypto market

Bitcoin climbed to around $69,500 after a wave of short covering, amid Trump's meeting with crypto executives and lower borrowing costs adding to buying momentum

Updated On: 20 Aug 2026 | 9:17 AM IST

US securities regulator proposes crypto fundraising rules: What changes now

The proposed rule seeks to create routes for eligible crypto issuers to raise capital and clarify when an investment contract linked to a non-security crypto asset ceases to exist

Updated On: 19 Aug 2026 | 12:34 PM IST

CBDT brings crypto under global tax reporting: What it means for investors

In a new guidance note, the CBDT laid down detailed reporting and due diligence obligations for crypto exchanges and other RCASPs to bridge the information gap created by crypto assets.

Updated On: 29 Jul 2026 | 1:06 PM IST

Over 95% of post-restart trading activity came from returning users: WazirX

Crypto exchange says most trading in H1CY26 came from returning users, with one in seven adding fresh capital as it expands products following its October 2025 restart

Updated On: 21 Jul 2026 | 9:46 PM IST

Bitcoin loses $60k level, erases half of 2025 gains; more pain ahead?

Analysts attributed the decline to a combination of profit booking by large holders, softer risk appetite, concerns over financing risks at Strategy Inc.

Updated On: 25 Jun 2026 | 12:01 PM IST

Bitcoin rout: What's driving sell-off; will token reclaim its peak in 2026?

Analysts attribute the correction to a combination of macroeconomic uncertainty, tighter liquidity conditions, and a broader risk-off sentiment across global markets

Updated On: 17 Jun 2026 | 1:51 PM IST

Will Bitcoin recover or remain rangebound? Technical outlook offers clues

Mohit Kumar, head of markets research at Delta Exchange, expects Bitcoin to consolidate for a considerable period before reaching a new all-time high

Updated On: 17 Jun 2026 | 7:55 AM IST

Bitcoin fall seen as liquidity cycle, not structural shift: Bitget CEO

Gracy Chen, CEO, Bitget, in an email interview with Kumar Gaurav, said Bitcoin has historically been highly sensitive to liquidity cycles, noting that periods of volatility are not unusual

Updated On: 17 Jun 2026 | 6:44 AM IST

Crypto outlook tied to regulation, liquidity, maturation: SB Seker, Binance

SB Seker, head of APAC at Binance, said the outlook of the crypto markets hinges on regulation, liquidity and market maturation

Updated On: 17 Jun 2026 | 6:40 AM IST

'Stablecoins show blockchain utility while altcoins seek value capture'

Stablecoins may be solving the adoption problem, but they are not necessarily the primary destination for investment returns.

Updated On: 17 Jun 2026 | 6:36 AM IST

Bitcoin jumps to two-week high as US-Iran Hormuz deal boosts risk appetite

Bitcoin climbed nearly 3% in early Asian trading to around $65,400 after the US and Iran signalled a de-escalation of hostilities, boosting risk appetite across global markets

Updated On: 15 Jun 2026 | 8:00 AM IST

Crypto markets shaken; Bitcoin slips below $70k support amid macro stress

Analysts noted that the scale of the unwind indicates that the downturn was driven not just by spot selling but also by aggressive deleveraging in derivatives markets

Updated On: 02 Jun 2026 | 1:30 PM IST