Cryptocurrency

Hackers target Coldcard Bitcoin wallets in ongoing crypto attack

Coldcard is a brand of hardware device that allows users to secure their Bitcoin in so-called cold wallets

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.

WazirX launches free crypto tax reporting tool ahead of tax filing deadline

Indian cryptocurrency exchange WazirX on Tuesday launched Taxlyst, a free tax reporting platform that allows investors to generate tax reports from transactions across multiple crypto exchanges ahead of India's income tax filing deadline. The exchange said the platform is designed to simplify crypto tax calculations by enabling users to upload transaction histories from any exchange and generate reports on gains, losses and tax liabilities within minutes. Taxlyst automatically analyses trading activity and produces reports including virtual digital asset (VDA) gains and losses, estimated tax liability, futures profit and loss statements, exchange-wise transaction summaries and Schedule VDA-ready reports for income tax filings. For spot transactions, the platform uses the First In, First Out (FIFO) method to calculate gains and losses. The tool also allows users to download detailed reports, including transaction histories, futures profit and loss statements, USDT-INR conversion ...

Crypto exchanges, companies welcome new crypto-asset reporting framework

CBDT's Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework sets tax reporting norms for crypto firms from 2026, boosting transparency and paving the way for a clearer regulatory framework

CBDT's crypto asset tax reporting: What it means for exchanges, investors

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has issued a guidance note specifying that crypto exchanges and other intermediaries will have to report all transactions on their platforms to the Income Tax department. The objective of the guidance note on crypto asset reporting obligations is to bridge the information gap that existed because such assets could be transferred or held outside the traditional financial system. It is more procedural in nature while ensuring that crypto transactions become part of a transparent global tax reporting ecosystem. The note intends to explain the reporting obligations of Reporting Crypto-Asset Service Providers (RCASP) in line with the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) developed jointly by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and participating countries, including India. The CARF is a global tax transparency framework which provides for the automatic exchange of tax-relevant information on transactions in crypto ..

CBDT issues guidance note on crypto-asset reporting under I-T Act, 2025

The 198-page guidance note explains reporting obligations for crypto service providers under the Income-tax Act, 2025, in line with the OECD's Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework

Parl panel bats for cryptocurrency statutory and regulatory framework

A parliamentary panel has urged the government to create a regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies, citing investor protection and risks from the current legal vacuum

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

Pak seeks country's top Islamic seminary guidance on crypto assets

Pakistan's crypto regulator has sought an Islamic ruling distinguishing speculative cryptocurrencies from asset-backed digital tokens to support wider adoption

RBI reiterates call for crypto curbs; tax department warns of evasion risks

India has allowed cryptocurrencies to exist in a grey zone since a court ‌in 2018 struck down Reserve Bank of India (RBI) policies that effectively banned them

India taxes crypto, but RBI still wants distance. Can both coexist?

Crypto is taxed, tracked and traded in India. But the RBI still refuses to recognise it as an asset class. Can this uneasy arrangement endure?

Trump's huge financial windfall has few precedents among world leaders

President Trump's earnings in office are at a level once unimaginable for any leader of a liberal democracy, particularly a sitting American president

Not having a policy is a policy: RBI to Parliamentary panel on crypto

RBI tells House panel it's not in favour of VDAs as currency

CoinDCX user base rises 16% in H1CY26 as trading value declines 37%

The crypto exchange added 3 million registered users in the first half of CY26, while trading value declined amid evolving market dynamics and growing institutional participation

Nine in 10 Indian crypto traders avoid panic trading during mkt volatility

Not gamblers, but wealth builders? Mudrex report reveals changing face of crypto investing

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

Crypto struggles, stocks recover: How two asset classes fared in 2026

A closer look at the performance of Bitcoin and Ethereum versus equity markets shows that equities have performed comparatively well despite geopolitical tensions.

'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.

Why Bitcoin lost more than $1 trillion in value in just eight months | Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin has fallen nearly 50% from its record high of $126,198 in October 2025, wiping out over $1.2 trillion in market value. The decline has been driven by geopolitical tensions, ETF outflows, corpo

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