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India will report your crypto like bank money by 2026. Catches tax cheats, adds trust but traders may run to foreign apps. Is it a Good or bad move from the govt?

The Gujarat National Law University (GNLU), in partnership with the Society of Indian Law Firms (SILF), on Tuesday formally launched its project report titled “Crypto-Assets in India: Assessing the Case for Regulation” at an event held at The Lalit, New Delhi. The report presents a comprehensive examination of India’s current approach to crypto-assets and outlines a structured framework for regulation aimed at balancing innovation, investor protection and financial stability.

Know how crypto-backed stablecoins are powering the next phase of digital finance. This guide explores how decentralized protocols use over-collateralization and smart contracts to ensure stability without traditional banks. Learn about their role in decentralized finance, real-world use cases, and the risks impacting the growing stablecoin market cap.

Combining AI, blockchain, and IoT could significantly improve global food traceability by enabling real-time tracking of food products from farm to table. IoT sensors collect data on production, storage, and transport, while blockchain securely records it and AI analyzes it for safety and efficiency. This integrated system can reduce food fraud, improve transparency, and strengthen consumer trust in the supply chain.

AI, fintech, and blockchain technologies can help accelerate sustainable development in G20 economies by improving financial inclusion, transparency, and efficient resource allocation. AI supports data-driven decision-making and sustainability monitoring, fintech expands access to digital financial services, and blockchain strengthens trust and traceability. Together, their integrated adoption can significantly enhance progress toward Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

As AI agents increasingly perform tasks and make transactions online, a strong trust layer is becoming essential. The convergence of AI and crypto technologies can enable verifiable identities, transparent records, and secure audit trails to reduce fraud and misuse. This combination could form the foundation of a trusted agent-driven digital economy.

The convergence of AI and blockchain is an infrastructure revolution. We analyze how decentralized networks provide the compute power and verification layers needed for AI, while AI agents optimize blockchain efficiency. Explore the rise of the "Machine Economy," where Agent Wallets, DePIN, and Zero-Knowledge Machine Learning (ZK-ML) redefine digital trust.

India’s “PRAHAAR” strategy highlights crypto wallets’ role in terror financing, citing past cases and ongoing enforcement by FIU, ED, and SIA.

MeitY and C‑DAC invite startups to build citizen‑centric Web3 solutions, from prototypes to full deployment.

India has legalized P2P blockchain electricity trading under the new India Energy Stack, transforming 2.6 million solar households into prosumers. This guide explores how smart meters, AI agents, and on-chain settlements are creating a decentralized green power economy where neighbors trade excess energy instantly.

This article discusses the proposed ARC (Asset Reserve Certificate), who is reportedly developing it, how it works, and the key concerns surrounding its launch in India.

India keeps crypto taxation unchanged in Budget 2026, retaining 30% tax and 1% TDS. Loss set-offs stay disallowed, forcing taxes on profitable trades despite net losses. Budget 2026 adds crypto penalties and reporting fines, reinforcing compliance over relief.

As Budget 2026 nears, crypto industry leaders are urging the government to introduce a regulated, transparent and compliance-driven framework, including lower TDS and loss set-offs, to revive onshore trading, improve liquidity and restore investor confidence.

Binance co-CEO Richard Teng highlights India’s top crypto adoption, global regulatory shifts, and aims for one billion users, with US and Europe advancing AI and blockchain clarity.

RBI has proposed linking BRICS central bank digital currencies to make cross-border payments easier and reduce dependence on the U.S. dollar.

The Indian judicial system, like many other judicial systems worldwide, is facing a growing crisis of transparency and effectiveness. The fact that over three-quarters of Supreme Court cases are pending for more than three years has led legal scholars, practitioners, and administrators to consider the concept of the shadow docket. This term highlights the lack of transparency in judicial decision-making. While the courts are overwhelmed by case loads, technology offers a transformative opportunity: data analytics, blockchain, and real-time monitoring could revolutionize judicial management by shifting from a reactive to a proactive approach.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu announced that blockchain and QR code-based land surveys will be completed by 2027 to permanently end record tampering and land disputes. He highlighted the Public-Private-People Partnership (P4) programme, which has already adopted 10 lakh families.

Cryptocurrency exchanges in India use a range of methods to verify their customers and prevent money-laundering and the financing of terrorism

Financial asset tokenisation offers a way to convert data-driven inclusion into credit depth.

The seminar delivered clear, implementation-ready outcomes aligned with the objectives of NMPB and the Ministry of Ayush.

Uttar Pradesh is transforming its revenue administration by upgrading tehsils into modern, digital centers by June 2026. This initiative, part of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's digital campaign, will introduce AI-enabled systems and blockchain technology for enhanced transparency and efficiency in services like land registration and dispute resolution, aiming to boost citizen-centric governance and economic development.

Kannur , Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Sunday said the state government is planning several new initiatives, including the use of blockchain technology, to further secure land transactions in the state.

India has emerged as the world’s top country for cryptocurrency adoption, surpassing China and the United States, driven by its massive user base and rapidly growing engagement with digital assets.

As digital assets continue to operate in a tightly regulated environment, the sector, analysts said, has displayed significant resilience, innovation, and growing integration into the broader system

As India pushes for "ease of justice", land tokenisation could reduce disputes, unlock stalled wealth and align legal reform with digital public infrastructure ambitions

“Gen Z is addicted to high-risk crypto” is a common belief these days. But fresh data exposes a trillion-rupee secret hiding in plain sight. Are 377 million young Indians gambling their future, or have they discovered a 'boring' hack that outperforms the wildest bull run? Here is a dissection of Gold vs. Crypto vs. SIP, and the verdict will break every stereotype you know.

Court says outdated laws and presumptive titles fuel 66% of India’s civil litigation; strikes down Bihar’s 2019 rule that made mutation papers mandatory for property registration

The policy’s strategic support areas include funding, incubation, infrastructure, investment opportunities, mentorship, acceleration, R&D, and industry collaboration.

India’s National Blockchain Framework expands to power secure digital governance, verifying over 340 million records and establishing a national trust layer for public services.

Rupee-backed stablecoins could act as a bridge between traditional banking and global blockchain-based innovation. The UPI platform, RBI’s e-rupee and regulated stablecoin issuances could be made interoperable, granting India a chance to lead the evolution of digital money.

Cryptocurrency is a property capable of being enjoyed and possessed (in a beneficial form), the Madras High Court said on Saturday, adding it can be ‘held in trust.’

For decades, the way we prove what we know has barely changed. Degrees sit in drawers and gather dust. Employers still chase signatures and stamps.

The ruling came in a case where the applicant sought protection of her holdings of 3,532.30 XRP coins on the WazirX platform, which had been frozen following a 2024 cyberattack.