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08th May, 2026 : The last decade has witnessed an incremental policy response, although a cautionary one for virtual digital assets (VDAs) from India. What started as a question of VDA being an asset or not, slowly shifted towards examining the need for a regulation in the otherwise nebulous zone…
Crypto asset service providers (CASPs) have long served as the backbone of the virtual digital asset ecosystem. They operate as marketplaces where users buy, sell, and trade crypto assets. But a recent paper by the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) argues that the world’s largest CASPs have evolved well beyond…
India’s crypto firms face stricter KYC under PMLA, but lack CKYC access; Enabling it can boost compliance, transparency, and trust in the VDA ecosystem With India’s crypto ecosystem growing rapidly, the importance of strong compliance systems has never been greater. One key piece of this puzzle is access to the…
New Delhi, 6 April 2026 India’s relationship with crypto assets has never been simple, but what is happening inside Parliament right now tells a story that goes well beyond the usual back-and-forth about bans and permissions. The sessions running through 2025 and into early 2026 have taken a markedly different…
FATF warns offshore crypto platforms evade rules, risking money laundering & terrorist financing. Regulators push for global oversight and compliance Globally, the virtual digital asset (VDA) space is emerging as one of the fastest-growing and most innovative sectors. Yet, it continues to face persistent challenges, including lack of regulatory clarity,…
India relationship with virtual digital assets (VDAs) presents a clear paradox. On one hand, the country continues to lead globally in grassroots crypto adoption. For the third consecutive year, India secured the top position in the Geography of Cryptocurrency rankings published by Chainalysis. This widely cited industry assessment has influenced…
As the U.S. steers the 2026 G20 agenda toward a more innovation-driven digital asset ecosystem By Dilip Chenoy, Chairperson, Bharat Web3 Association The United States has assumed the G20 presidency for 2026, and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has released the G20 Finance Track priorities and schedule. Among the stated priorities…
March 21, 2026 By 2026, the global regulation of crypto assets has moved decisively beyond its experimental phase. What began as a fragmented policy debate over whether and how to regulate digital assets has now evolved into a more settled consensus: crypto is a permanent feature of the financial system.…
When generative AI first seized public attention, crypto’s response was shallow and predictable: a flood of speculative “AI tokens” chasing narrative momentum rather than utility. By early 2026, that phase has begun to fade. What is replacing it is more serious and more interesting. The real intersection of AI and…
Delhi, 26 February 2026: India recently hosted the OECD’s 18th Global Forum Plenary in New Delhi, a gathering that marked a significant moment in global tax governance, particularly for crypto-assets. With 2027 just a year away, many jurisdictions are moving from political commitment to operational readiness, preparing to share tax-related…
