India’s income tax authorities have expressed serious concerns over cryptocurrencies, warning policymakers about potential risks linked to financial transparency, tax compliance, and capital flight. In internal assessments, the department has reportedly opposed the wider entry of crypto assets into the formal financial system, citing challenges in tracking transactions and enforcing existing tax laws. The stance… Continue reading Tax Authorities Raise Red Flags on Cryptocurrency, Advise Caution on Wider Adoption
Month: January 2026
Closing India’s Crypto Blind Spot: Why Regulation, Not Avoidance, Is Now Imperative
India’s approach to cryptocurrencies has long been marked by caution, ambiguity, and regulatory gaps. While digital assets continue to attract investor interest and capital inflows, oversight mechanisms have struggled to keep pace with rapid innovation. This policy vacuum has created a “crypto blind spot,” raising concerns over tax compliance, consumer protection, and financial stability. Closing… Continue reading Closing India’s Crypto Blind Spot: Why Regulation, Not Avoidance, Is Now Imperative
India’s Tax Authorities Align With Central Bank in Raising Fresh Concerns Over Cryptocurrencies
India’s income tax department has reinforced concerns raised earlier by the Reserve Bank regarding cryptocurrencies, highlighting risks related to financial stability, tax compliance, and regulatory oversight. The alignment between fiscal authorities and the central bank signals a hardened stance on the unchecked growth of digital assets. Officials have cautioned that crypto transactions pose challenges in… Continue reading India’s Tax Authorities Align With Central Bank in Raising Fresh Concerns Over Cryptocurrencies
Dogecoin Slides Further as Selling Pressure Deepens Across Crypto Markets
Dogecoin extended its recent decline on Tuesday, falling another 5 percent as broader weakness across digital asset markets weighed on sentiment. Once a favorite of retail traders, the meme-based cryptocurrency has struggled to regain momentum amid cautious risk appetite, fading speculative interest, and persistent macroeconomic uncertainty. Analysts point to a combination of technical breakdowns, declining… Continue reading Dogecoin Slides Further as Selling Pressure Deepens Across Crypto Markets
Shiba Inu Surge: 324 Billion SHIB Sold in 24 Hours Amid Market Activity
Shiba Inu (SHIB), the meme-inspired cryptocurrency, witnessed unprecedented trading activity as 324 billion tokens changed hands within a single 24-hour period, signaling heightened investor interest and speculative activity. Analysts note that such large-scale movements often reflect a combination of retail frenzy, whale activity, and automated trading mechanisms. While some see these transactions as part of… Continue reading Shiba Inu Surge: 324 Billion SHIB Sold in 24 Hours Amid Market Activity
Venezuela’s Alleged Bitcoin Hoard: What a 600,000-BTC “Shadow Reserve” Could Mean for Global Markets
Recent reports suggest Venezuela may have quietly accumulated a massive Bitcoin reserve — potentially as large as 600,000 BTC, valued at roughly $56 billion – $67 billion — through unconventional asset conversions over the past decade. Analysts believe this “shadow reserve” could have originated from gold swaps, oil settlements in crypto, and seized mining operations,… Continue reading Venezuela’s Alleged Bitcoin Hoard: What a 600,000-BTC “Shadow Reserve” Could Mean for Global Markets
From Rs 26,000 to Millions: Inside a High-Risk Crypto Trade That Shook the Market
An extraordinary short-term trading episode has captured attention across the digital asset ecosystem after a little-known crypto trader reportedly turned a modest Rs 26,000 investment into nearly Rs 23 crore within just 11 days. The dramatic windfall was driven by aggressive positioning in highly volatile tokens during a brief window of intense market momentum. While… Continue reading From Rs 26,000 to Millions: Inside a High-Risk Crypto Trade That Shook the Market
Bernstein Predicts Bitcoin at $150,000 in 2026, Highlights Top Tokenization Stocks
Investment research firm Bernstein has projected that Bitcoin could reach $150,000 by 2026, citing growing adoption, institutional interest, and evolving tokenization trends in financial markets. The firm also identified key companies positioned to benefit from the blockchain-driven tokenization ecosystem, including firms facilitating digital asset trading, custody, and decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms. Bernstein’s analysis emphasizes the… Continue reading Bernstein Predicts Bitcoin at $150,000 in 2026, Highlights Top Tokenization Stocks
Ethereum Claims Breakthrough on the Blockchain Trilemma, Says Vitalik Buterin
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has asserted that the network has effectively addressed the long-debated blockchain trilemma—balancing decentralization, security, and scalability. His remarks reflect years of protocol upgrades and architectural changes designed to strengthen Ethereum’s role as a foundational layer for decentralized finance, digital assets, and enterprise applications. With improvements in consensus design, data availability, and… Continue reading Ethereum Claims Breakthrough on the Blockchain Trilemma, Says Vitalik Buterin
Morgan Stanley Steps Up Digital Asset Strategy with Bitcoin and Solana ETF Filings
Morgan Stanley has intensified its push into digital assets by filing applications for exchange-traded funds linked to Bitcoin and Solana. The move signals growing institutional confidence in cryptocurrencies as mainstream investment instruments and reflects rising client demand for regulated exposure to digital assets. By targeting both a mature crypto asset like Bitcoin and a high-growth… Continue reading Morgan Stanley Steps Up Digital Asset Strategy with Bitcoin and Solana ETF Filings