Crypto Trading

Crypto rout deepens as ETF outflows, geopolitical tensions rattle investors

Until macro stability returns and ETF inflows resume, crypto markets, analysts believe, are likely to remain defensive

Budget 2026 proposes penalties for non-compliance in crypto reporting

Union Budget 2026 introduces daily and lump-sum penalties for lapses in crypto asset reporting, aiming to bring virtual digital assets firmly within the formal tax compliance framework

Crypto market sell-off intensifies amid equity rout, geopolitical tensions

Bitcoin slipped below the $80,000 mark after failing to hold above $89,000, with the decline exacerbated by thin weekend liquidity

Risk-off sentiment triggers crypto rout as Bitcoin, Ethereum slide sharply

Macro conditions also weighed on sentiment. Analysts noted that risk appetite softened across global markets as investors reassessed the outlook for monetary easing

Crypto markets stay cautious as BTC struggles under $91k, ETH near $3k mark

Amid this, more than $1.5 billion in outflows from spot Bitcoin ETFs this week, analysts said, point to a near-term moderation in institutional risk appetite

88% of crypto investors know tax rules, 63% call them unfair: CoinSwitch

The survey, conducted ahead of the 2026 Union Budget, gathered insights from close to 5,000 respondents, highlighting widespread discontent over the current taxation framework

Crypto markets sell-off deepens as macro and geopolitical risks mount

The downturn followed broader weakness in global equities after renewed trade tensions between the US and Europe, triggered by President Donald Trump's latest tariff threats

Bitcoin drops below $92K as Trump's EU tariffs weigh on risk assets

Trump said over the weekend that he would impose a 10 per cent tariff on goods from 8 European nations starting Feb 1, rising to 25 per cent in June unless there's a deal for a 'purchase of Greenland'

Crypto market soars: BTC hits $96k, Ethereum tops $3,300, altcoins follow

The rally, analysts said, appears driven by spot accumulation and improving risk appetite, with on-chain data showing liquidations of short positions as Bitcoin moved above key resistance levels

Pakistan bets big on crypto: Here's why the rush is raising concerns

In December 2025, Pakistan allowed global exchanges Binance and HTX to receive preliminary approvals as the government accelerates crypto adoption

Polygon Labs set to acquire two crypto firms for over $250 million

These acquisitions come at a time of a favourable regulatory environment for the sector in the United States (US), with further plans to scale in markets where regulations are favourable

Cryptocurrency markets trade sideways as investors await macro clarity

Overall, muted capital inflows, analysts said, are likely to keep ETH range-bound, while Bitcoin's relative strength continues to support broader sentiment, though there is no clear breakout signal

Crypto markets consolidate as investors await macro triggers from US

After testing the $94,000-$95,000 zone earlier in the week, BTC retraced and briefly dipped below $90,000 before stabilising near the mid-$90,000 levels

How a trader made $410,000 betting on US capture of Nicolás Maduro

An unidentified trader made over $400,000 by betting on Nicolás Maduro's removal shortly before the US announced its action

49 cryptocurrency exchanges registered with FIU in 2024-25: Report

A total of 49 crypto currency exchanges, a majority of them based in India, were registered with the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) during the 2024-25 fiscal as part of the country's legal regime to mitigate anti-money laundering and terrorist financing risks emerging from this sector, according to a report. Also, a "strategic analysis" of suspicious transaction reports (STRs) generated and furnished by these exchanges to the federal agency found "exploitation" of crypto funds for "serious" criminal activities like hawala (unaccounted) transactions, gambling, scam, fraud and an instance of operating an illegal adult content website. In legal parlance, crypto currency is called Virtual Digital Asset (VDA) and the exchanges that trade them are called VDA Service Providers (VDA SPs). These exchanges were brought under India's anti-money laundering regime (Prevention of Money Laundering Act PMLA) linked reporting system in 2023. Being reporting entities under the PMLA, these exchange

Crypto defies geopolitical tensions as BTC reclaims $93k, ETH hits $3,200

Bitcoin, analysts said, benefited from its safe-haven narrative, short-covering near key levels of $91,500-$93,000, and robust stablecoin inflows

In emerging markets, we focus on necessities, must-have items: Tak Lee

Venture capital firm Hashed Emergent's CEO Tak Lee on why India's Web3 startups are building necessities, not luxuries

Cryptocurrency market shows resilience, but consolidation continues

Until Bitcoin resolves its volatility squeeze and macro liquidity becomes less restrictive, altcoin movements, analysts believe, are likely to remain rotational and tactical,

Crypto in 2026: Analysts predict stability and growth amid regulatory shift

With clearer regulations and growing institutional involvement, analysts believe, the crypto landscape is poised for transformation in the year ahead.

RBI flags stablecoin risks, urges countries to prioritise CBDCs over crypto

In its Financial Stability Report, RBI said central bank money must remain the ultimate settlement asset, warning that stablecoins pose macrofinancial risks and can weaken capital controls