India is one of the fastest-growing crypto markets in the world—and the second-largest by value received globally. It deserves trading solutions designed for its unique needs and preferences. Today, we’re excited to launch Rupee-Powered (INR) Crypto Futures on CoinSwitch. With this update, we’re making advanced trading tools even more accessible, while removing the unnecessary friction […]

In 2019, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the global money laundering and terrorist financing watchdog, extended its global standards on anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT) to apply to virtual assets (VAs) and virtual asset service providers (VASPs). On June 26, 2025, the watchdog published its sixth annual targeted review of implementation of these […]

It pays to be the early bird in most aspects of life, investments included. CoinSwitch has launched Web3 Coins, responding to the growing investor demand for access to early-stage, high-potential tokens that are typically available on decentralized exchanges. This enables users to access and trade over 1,00,000 decentralized crypto tokens directly in INR. Here’s everything […]

India is a mature financial market characterized by its diverse range of investment products, including stocks, mutual funds, and crypto assets. Understandably, seasoned crypto investors in India—the second-largest crypto market by value received globally—seek sophisticated trading solutions that match their strategies and objectives. At CoinSwitch, we recognize the need to cater to varying investor needs […]

As cyber threats continue to grow in scale and sophistication, organisations across the globe are under increasing pressure to stay ahead of emerging risks. This challenge is particularly pressing in the Virtual Digital Asset (VDA) ecosystem, where exchanges and wallet providers bear the critical responsibility of protecting users’ financial assets. Acknowledging the need for stronger […]

CoinSwitch, India’s largest crypto platform with over 2 crore users, continues its commitment to transparency and trust-building by publishing the fifth edition of its Proof of Reserves (POR). The latest review confirms that CoinSwitch holds sufficient cryptos and INR balances to cover all user redemptions, maintaining a ratio of 1:1 or higher. The independent verification […]

This year is poised to be a consequential year for cryptoassets globally. As the maturity of this relatively new asset class continues to gain momentum, with increasing institutional adoption and expanding use cases across various sectors, the cryptoassets market is poised for growth, and mainstream adoption. This CoinSwitch Public Policy blog captures a range of […]

The Indian government is taking a significant step towards tax transparency and regulatory oversight in the Virtual Digital Assets (VDAs) sector. The Finance Bill 2025, tabled in Parliament on February 1, proposes amendments to the definition of VDAs and introduces mandatory reporting requirements for crypto-asset transactions. These changes align India with global efforts to track […]