A disturbing new risk is emerging alongside the growth of digital assets: a sharp rise in physical assaults targeting cryptocurrency holders. Known as “wrench attacks,” these crimes involve the use of force or intimidation to extract private keys, passwords, or wallet access from victims. Unlike cyber hacks, these attacks shift the threat from screens to… Continue reading Violence Enters the Crypto Era as Physical Attacks on Digital Asset Holders Intensify
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Cryptocurrency Exchanges
U.S. Crypto Market Structure Reform Faces a Long Road, with 2029 Emerging as a Realistic Timeline
Despite growing political attention and repeated calls for regulatory clarity, comprehensive U.S. crypto market structure legislation is unlikely to materialize before the end of this decade. Structural complexity, jurisdictional overlap among regulators, and an increasingly polarized political environment continue to slow progress. While incremental measures and enforcement-led oversight are shaping the market in the interim,… Continue reading U.S. Crypto Market Structure Reform Faces a Long Road, with 2029 Emerging as a Realistic Timeline
Bitcoin Giant Strategy Posts $17.44 Billion Paper Loss as Market Volatility Deepens
Strategy, one of the world’s most prominent corporate holders of Bitcoin, reported an unrealized loss of USD 17.44 billion in the fourth quarter, underscoring the scale of volatility embedded in large-scale crypto balance sheets. The disclosure reflects a sharp markdown in the value of its Bitcoin reserves amid fluctuating prices, tighter financial conditions, and heightened… Continue reading Bitcoin Giant Strategy Posts $17.44 Billion Paper Loss as Market Volatility Deepens
Crypto and Cybersecurity in India: Rising Digital Wealth, Growing Threat Landscape
India’s expanding cryptocurrency ecosystem has unlocked new avenues of digital finance, but it has also exposed investors, exchanges, and institutions to escalating cyber risks. As crypto adoption accelerates, cybercriminals are exploiting regulatory gaps, weak security practices, and low investor awareness to orchestrate sophisticated attacks. From exchange breaches and wallet thefts to phishing scams and ransomware… Continue reading Crypto and Cybersecurity in India: Rising Digital Wealth, Growing Threat Landscape
A Million-Dollar Disappearance: Dubai Crypto Heist Exposes Human Risk in Digital Finance
A sophisticated crypto theft in Dubai has drawn global attention after a woman allegedly swapped digital wallets within seconds and escaped with assets worth nearly $1 million, or about Rs. 8.3 crore. The incident underscores a growing vulnerability in the digital asset ecosystem: human exposure. Despite advanced blockchain technology and secure networks, lapses in physical… Continue reading A Million-Dollar Disappearance: Dubai Crypto Heist Exposes Human Risk in Digital Finance
Crypto Taxation in India 2026: A Clear Guide to Rules, Rates, and Compliance
India’s cryptocurrency tax framework has moved from ambiguity to strict enforcement, making compliance non-negotiable for investors and traders in 2026. Digital assets are now firmly classified under virtual digital assets, attracting a flat tax rate, mandatory transaction deductions, and limited loss adjustments. Whether trading Bitcoin, NFTs, or other tokens, individuals and businesses must navigate precise… Continue reading Crypto Taxation in India 2026: A Clear Guide to Rules, Rates, and Compliance
India Strengthens Crypto Oversight as 49 Exchanges Register with FIU in FY25
India’s regulatory framework for digital assets took a decisive step forward in FY25, with 49 cryptocurrency exchanges successfully registering with the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU). The development signals a maturing approach toward crypto governance, balancing innovation with tighter compliance and financial transparency. Mandatory FIU registration reflects the government’s intent to curb illicit financial flows, enhance… Continue reading India Strengthens Crypto Oversight as 49 Exchanges Register with FIU in FY25
India’s Competition Watchdog Clears Coinbase’s Strategic Entry into DCX Global
India’s competition regulator has approved Coinbase’s acquisition of a minority stake in DCX Global, marking a notable development in the country’s evolving digital asset landscape. The clearance underscores regulatory openness to foreign participation in India’s crypto ecosystem, provided competition norms are respected. For Coinbase, the move offers a calibrated entry into a complex but high-potential… Continue reading India’s Competition Watchdog Clears Coinbase’s Strategic Entry into DCX Global
Why XRP’s Path to Four Digits Remains Distant: Analysts Reset Expectations for 2026
Speculation around XRP reaching the Rs. 1,000 mark by 2026 has resurfaced among retail investors, but market analysts are urging restraint. Based on current adoption trends, regulatory clarity, liquidity dynamics, and realistic valuation models, experts argue that such a price target is highly improbable within the next two years. Instead, analysts outline a more measured… Continue reading Why XRP’s Path to Four Digits Remains Distant: Analysts Reset Expectations for 2026
Beyond Regulation: Why India’s Crypto Ecosystem Must Prioritize Security
India’s rapidly expanding crypto industry has made significant progress on the regulatory front, but recent developments suggest that rules alone are not enough. As digital asset adoption grows, security vulnerabilities—ranging from exchange breaches to user-level fraud—have emerged as a critical risk. Regulatory compliance may define the legal boundaries of the market, yet it does little… Continue reading Beyond Regulation: Why India’s Crypto Ecosystem Must Prioritize Security