Crypto

The mechanics of stablecoins, digital asset custody and blockchain networks.

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Crypto KYC · Oct 11

Crypto KYC in India: What Exchanges Must Ask You For

Liveness selfie, location, penny drop and re-KYC: what FIU-IND's 2026 guidelines ask exchanges to check.

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Digital rupee · Oct 10

Digital Rupee (e₹): How Retail CBDC Wallets Work in India

How the RBI's e₹ wallet works, how it differs from UPI, which banks offer it and what programmable e₹ means.

VDA · Oct 9

Schedule VDA in ITR: where crypto transactions are reported

Schedule VDA reports virtual digital asset transactions in India's ITR forms, transaction by transaction.

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FIU-IND · Oct 8

FIU-Registered Crypto Exchanges in India: How to Check

How to verify an FIU-IND registration claim and understand what it does—and does not—mean.

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Crypto tax · Oct 5

Crypto Tax in India: 30% VDA Tax, 1% TDS and What Isn't Deductible

A flat 30% on gains, only purchase cost deductible, no loss set-off and 1% TDS on sales under the 2025 Act.

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Stablecoins · Sep 26

What Happens When You Redeem a Stablecoin?

Issuer redemption and selling on an exchange are different routes, with different checks and counterparties.

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Stablecoins · Sep 4

Utila Introduces a Partner Network for Stablecoin Services

Utila connects stablecoin businesses with regulated partners for supported services and markets.

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Stablecoins · Aug 19

Wyoming Moves FRNT's Cross-Chain Infrastructure to Chainlink

Wyoming says FRNT's move to Chainlink CCIP is complete across its eight-chain deployment.

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Visa · Jul 17

Visa Starts a Stablecoin Platform Beta for Institutional Clients

Visa begins a client beta combining wallets, bank connections and Open USD operations.

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Self-custody · Jun 30

MetaMask Money Account Connects a Spendable Balance to DeFi Vaults

MetaMask's new balance feature connects mUSD, a DeFi vault and eligible card spending.

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Stablecoin payments · Apr 9

Circle Offers a Managed Route From Fiat Payments to USDC Settlement

Circle's managed service lets institutions use stablecoin settlement through fiat-facing workflows.

Understand the systems behind a token balance: reserves, redemption, transaction fees, account access and settlement. Our coverage follows the connection between on-chain activity and the organisations that provide financial services. Articles distinguish technical capabilities, issuer commitments and the risks that remain for people using these products.