Cryptocurrency, blockchain, NFTs, DeFi, Web3 startups, and India's crypto regulatory news.
Thane police have filed an FIR and summoned CoinDCX co-founders Sumit Gupta and Neeraj Khandelwal for questioning in a ₹71 lakh cryptocurrency fraud case. The complaint involves scammers posing as company officials to dupe an insurance advisor with fake investment promises. They appeared for questioning on March 21, 2026, as
A 12% staff reduction was revealed by cryptocurrency exchange Crypto.com on March 19th. A trend observed across corporate sectors, layoffs are a component of the company's efforts to incorporate artificial intelligence into its operations. “We are joining the list of companies integrating enterprise-wide AI. Companies that do
In this Women’s Day 2026 interview, Dr. Sujata Seshadrinathan, Co-Founder of Basiz Fund Services, shares insights on deep-tech innovation in finance, the real-world impact of blockchain, building proprietary technology in regulated sectors, and creating stronger pathways for women in tech.
As digital assets keep evolving, traders are embracing more advanced trading tools, other than spot trading. The most notable of them include crypto futures, which are derivative contracts that enable the participants to engage in speculation of prices without necessarily having the underlying cryptocurrency. To bloggers and analysts in the
- The transactions are linked to a terrorist group. - Binance fires employees (investigators) who whistleblowed and face backlash. - Binance says it had to fire them for breaking company protocol.
The crypto and Web3 risk infrastructure sector is becoming a core part of the digital finance ecosystem. As blockchain adoption grows, the need for asset protection, smart contract security, decentralized insurance, and stablecoin-based financial systems is increasing. These solutions help reduce risk, improve trust, and support large-scale adoption of digital
The US crypto market has grown into a regulated and structured financial ecosystem where trust, compliance, and platform reliability matter as much as technology. Modern crypto trading platforms in the US now operate as full financial services providers, offering trading, custody, payments, investment products, and institutional infrastructure. As rules become
South Korea’s major cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb unintentionally sent out more than $40 billion worth of Bitcoin, triggering one of the most extraordinary errors in crypto history and prompting calls for tougher digital asset rules. The incident unfolded on 6 February 2026 when Bithumb was running a reward campaign to
- Global turmoil and delayed U.S. data pushed Bitcoin lower by 6%. - The Bitcoin price drop on Tuesday nearly touched its lowest ($72,884.38 in 2024, November). - Experts characterise the dip as normal and express long-term optimism.
StartupTalky presents Recap'25, a series of exclusive interviews where we connect with founders and industry leaders to reflect on their journey in 2025 and discuss their vision for the future. In this edition of Recap’25, StartupTalky speaks with Abhay Agarwal, Founder & CEO of GetBit, who reflects
- The PMLA court has issued a notice to Raj Kundra for a trial on January 19. - ED alleges Kundra holds 285 Bitcoins worth over INR 150 crore under money laundering. - Raj Kundra claims that he is just a mediator.
StartupTalky presents Recap'25, a series of exclusive interviews where we connect with founders and industry leaders to reflect on their journey in 2025 and discuss their vision for the future. In this edition of Recap’25, StartupTalky speaks with Abhishek Singh, CEO and Co-Founder of SecureDApp, who reflects
Coinbase Global Inc.'s proposal to purchase a minority share in DCX Global Ltd., the company that controls the brand, technology, and intellectual property of cryptocurrency unicorn CoinDCX, has been accepted by the Competition Commission of India (CCI). Coinbase, a US-based company, has lately extended its operations to India
After holding the range around $91,000 for the previous week, Bitcoin dropped roughly 6% in the last day to trade below the $86,000 level on 1 December amid a widespread market sell-off. The price of the coin was $85,778. Ethereum dropped 5.85% to $2,814 over
Robert Kiyosaki, author of ‘Rich Dad Poor Dad,’ warns of a historic 2025 market crash, citing risks to traditional savings. He highlights silver and Ethereum as potential safe-haven assets amid rising economic uncertainty.
The Sambhal police have stepped up their efforts against Jawed Habib, a famous hairstylist, and his family for allegedly defrauding more than 100 individuals out of crores of rupees. Nineteen fresh cases were recently filed, bringing the total number of complaints against Javed Habib and his son Anas Habib to
Governments backing Bitcoin and easing regulations are making Bitcoin a less risky investment, but will that be enough to go from $111K to $1M by 2030? Learn more.
A software developer from Bengaluru has been taken into custody on suspicion of taking part in a huge cryptocurrency theft that targeted CoinDCX, a well-known Indian exchange, and cost INR 379 crore. Neblio Technologies, the parent firm of CoinDCX, submitted an official complaint, according to police, which prompted the breakthrough.
Mobile cryptocurrency trading has seen a tremendous surge in India due to the increased number of beginners who started using apps before getting into real trading. The trend of trading via smartphones is going to another level with its user-friendly and seamless trading experience. Nowadays, trading apps have become quite
Startup life's brutal—cash gets eaten by inflation, and investors are begging for bold moves. Ethereum's staking yields and DeFi tricks are grabbing attention from companies like SharpLink Gaming. Want to know why ETH's becoming a treasury go-to? Here's how to navigate
On Thursday, Bitcoin exceeded the $93,000 level, advancing over 6.5% in one day, while major altcoins surged as much as 15%. This increase occurred alongside an impressive turnaround in US policy. President Trump now seems to be in favor of the digital currency. He has proposed some relaxing
For anyone who’s ever stood at the edge of the cryptocurrency pool, tentatively dipping a toe before retreating to the safer ground of traditional finance, stablecoins might just be the armbands one needs. In a world of wild price swings, the appeal of something – anything – with a modicum of
With Bitcoin recently smashing through the $87,000 mark for the first time in history, a growing number of global startups—from fintechs to SaaS firms—are rethinking how they manage capital and build for a decentralized future. The Live Bitcoin price, now hovering around $87,823 as of March
This article has been contributed by Zoina Shaikh, Founder, Hodlpr. Web2 and Web3 marketing share the same fundamental principles, but treating them the same way is a recipe for failure. Having spent over eight years in both traditional and crypto marketing, I’ve seen both sides firsthand. The difference is
Redefining the U.S. government's position on digital assets, President Donald Trump issued an executive order to establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. White House Crypto and AI Commissioner David Sacks confirmed the announcement in a post on X. The reserve won't be dependent on public funds.
In order to assist businesses working in the fields of data analytics, blockchain, spacetech, and artificial intelligence, PwC India has started its first accelerator program. Under the three-month "Emerging Tech Startup Challenge" program, at least 15 late-stage firms with at least two to three successful commercial implementations and
As part of its investigation into the INR 6,600 crore GainBitcoin cryptocurrency scam, the CBI carried out coordinated nationwide searches at 60 locations on 25 February, according to officials. A CBI spokeswoman stated in a statement that the searches, which targeted locations allegedly connected to important accused individuals, were
According to a prominent media outlet, Vishesh Khurana, a cofounder of Shiprocket, has been appointed as an advisor by San Francisco-based cryptocurrency trading platform Kraken, which is planning to relaunch its services in India. According to the report, Khurana will oversee Kraken's operations in India. According to reports,
On February 17, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) temporarily seized INR 10.63 crore in real estate in accordance with the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002. The late Amit Bhardwaj is the owner of these assets. According to the agency's statement on 19 February, the attached properties
About $1.5 billion worth of cryptocurrency tokens were taken from Bybit by hackers in what the digital asset exchange called the worst crime in the history of the sector. The CEO of Bybit, Ben Zhou, said in a post on X that Ethereum tokens were being stolen from the
According to reports, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) made one of the largest seizures in a single search operation by an Indian agency, seizing assets valued at INR 1,646 Cr ($189.5 Mn). According to a media report, the operation was a component of a US-led probe into a $2.
According to a senior government official who spoke with an international news agency recently, India is reevaluating its position on cryptocurrencies in light of changing perceptions of the virtual asset in other nations. A discussion paper on cryptocurrencies that was scheduled for release in September 2024 may be further delayed
Nazara Technologies, a publicly traded gaming company, said that it has paid $500K (about INR 4.17 Cr) to acquire an 8.5% share in the Web3 gaming platform Circle of Games (COG). According to a separate announcement from Circle of Games, the investment was a part of a bigger
It is not a secret that cryptocurrencies have become an integral part of our financial lives. Despite the seemingly complicated structure, the process of crypto trading is quite logical and can be simplified if you follow the sequence of several steps. This article explores the course of action new investors
Authorities investigating the goods and services tax (GST) have so far charged 17 cryptocurrency exchanges with dodging the tax to the tune of INR 824.14 Cr. Pankaj Chaudhary, the minister of state (MoS) for finance, stated in a written response to the Lok Sabha that INR 122.29 Cr
In this exclusive interaction with StartupTalky, Mr. Tapan Sangal, the founder of MAI Labs, shares about his passion for technology which can make a fair digital world. Inspired by the potential of decentralization, Mr. Sangal shares how MAI Labs is breaking down barriers through its innovative KALP blockchain platform and
🐸 HODL on to your memes, folks! The frog is back, and this time it’s hopping through the world of cryptocurrency! 🐸 In the wild jungle of crypto, where tokens rise and fall faster than you can say "To the moon!", PEPE Coin has croaked its way into the
This article has been contributed by Atul Anand, Director - Business Strategy (Industrial & Logistics), XRE Consultants. First thing First, how I see blockchain is as a collection of blocks (because it is a collection, hence it is called blockchain) which are encrypted in a particular manner and are irreversible
Wazirx, an Indian cryptocurrency exchange, announced on 3 September 2024 through social networking site X that Phase 2 of INR withdrawals had been released ahead of schedule. This comes after the cyberattack that occurred on July 18 and resulted in the theft of more than $230 million worth of cryptocurrencies.
Launched by S. Krishnan, Secretary of India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), the Vishvasya-Blockchain Technology Stack provides Blockchain-as-a-Service through a distributed infrastructure that can support different approved Blockchain applications. The National Blockchain Portal, Praamaanik, a groundbreaking blockchain-enabled solution for authenticating the provenance of mobile applications, and
In this exclusive interaction with StartupTalky, Ms. Payal Nambiar, Founder and Director of B-Square Solutions, shares her journey and insights into the IT industry. She explains how B-Square’s innovative solutions, like the Pothera ERP, are making a big impact in the tech world. Nambiar talks about how the company
Both the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store in India have reported the reappearance of the Binance cryptocurrency exchange after a seven-month absence. As a result of the exchange's registration as a reporting entity with India's Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU-IND), the applications and website
The Crypto Investors Protection Fund (CIPF) has been established with an INR 50 crore allocation, according to the announcement made by the Indian cryptocurrency exchange CoinDCX. The business claims that in the exceedingly unlikely event of a security breach or other unfavorable occurrence, users will be compensated by the fund.
Hackers allegedly stole over $230 million in customer holdings, or about half of the platform's reserves, from WazirX, one of the country's main cryptocurrency enterprises. This was one of the worst hacks on an Indian exchange. This event demonstrates the difficulty in securing Bitcoin exchanges and
This article is to be attributed to Edul Patel, CEO of Mudrex, a Global Crypto Investment Platform. In recent times, cryptocurrencies have seen massive growth and adoption with regulatory developments and giant companies investing in it. With this, the global crypto market capitalization also reached the peak at $2.5
In this exclusive interview with StartupTalky, Vishal Parmar, Founder and CEO of VAP Group, shares his journey of how they began in the digital marketing sector, expanded into various services, and grew into a global business. He talks about VAP Group's strategic pivot to blockchain, AI, staffing, and
Dubai, April 19, 2024: Following a resounding success, VAP Group is thrilled to announce the triumphant conclusion of the inaugural editions of the Global AI Show and the Global Blockchain Show, held on April 16 and 17, 2024, at Grand Hyatt, Dubai. The heavy rainfall that hit Dubai on Tuesday
Global Blockchain Show Dubai, set for April 16–17, 2024, at the opulent Grand Hyatt Dubai, is a grand blockchain event organized by VAP Group. With an anticipated attendance of over 10,000, the largest blockchain exhibition venue of 12,000 sqm aims to provide interactions, learnings, and collaborations with
Dubai, March 28, 2024: VAP Group is pleased to announce the inaugural edition of the Global AI Show and the Global Blockchain Show scheduled to take place on April 16 and 17, 2024 at the Grand Hyatt, Dubai. The Global AI Show is a power stage hosting international and regional
Dubai, [14/03/2024]: VAP Group is proud to announce the launch of the Global Blockchain Awards, honoring the brightest minds and boldest innovators in the Web3 space. Set against the backdrop of the esteemed Global Blockchain Show, this exclusive awards ceremony will take place on April 15, 2024, at
Richard Teng, the former CEO of the Abu Dhabi Global Market, succeeded Changpeng Zhao as CEO of Binance in November 2023. Teng is a well-known and successful professional who has made important contributions to finance and regulatory affairs. He has rich experience and skills and has played significant roles in
The U.S. government recently imposed a substantial $4 billion fine on Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange. This penalty was a consequence of confirmed serious protocol failures, including frequent violations of U.S. sanctions. Binance's CEO, Changpeng Zhao, a prominent figure in the crypto industry,
In today's advancing landscape of blockchain and Web3 technologies, security is a top priority. SecureDApp, a leading player in the field, specializes in providing comprehensive blockchain security solutions and smart contract audits. Their core mission is to ensure the safety and reliability of blockchain applications, enabling startups and
Web3 to add $1.1 trillion to India’s GDP by 2032. Over 450 Web3 startups in India raised $1.3 billion in funding by April 2023. Web3 is the next generation of the internet, built on blockchain technology. It is a decentralized and open web that gives users more
Company Profile is an initiative by StartupTalky to publish verified information on different startups and organizations. Indians are slowly and steadily considering Cryptocurrency as a safe mode of investment. Mostly the younger generation is taking interest in Cryptos. According to some reports, the average age of crypto investors in India
Company Profile is an initiative by StartupTalky to publish verified information on different startups and organisations. The content in this post has been approved by CoinDCX. A massive increase in the number of internet users has reactivated virtual world concepts and spawned a new market phenomenon known as cryptocurrency to
Wednesday, August 8, 2023: The World AI Show, World Blockchain Summit, and World CX Summit (#TresconABC) concluded on August 3, 2023, with thought-provoking discussions, futuristic innovations, and actionable insights at the Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Singapore. With over 1500+ C-level attendees, 100+ speakers, 200+ investors, and
Thursday, August 3, 2023: Singapore witnessed a successful convergence of global tech leaders, cutting-edge innovation, and insightful deliberations on the latest trends that dominate the emerging technology space. Day 1 of the World AI Show, World Blockchain Summit, and World CX Summit (#TresconABC) concluded with resounding success at the Marina
Company Profile is an initiative by StartupTalky to publish verified information on different startups and organizations. The content in this post has been approved by Blockdaemon. Around 60% of enterprise companies stated that blockchain would potentially be a significant component to staying competitive in their space in the coming future.
Company Profile is an initiative by StartupTalky to publish verified information on different startups and organizations. The content in this post has been approved by Autograph. Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) contain unique characteristics allowing the icons to monetize these global fan bases innovatively. A McKinsey survey of 2,500 U.S.
The Web3 industry is rapidly evolving, bringing new opportunities and challenges to businesses. The global market size of Web3 is expected to grow to $82.72 billion by 2030 from $3.3 billion in 2021. In India, the Web3 market is expected to grow from $0.0049 billion in 2022
Company Profile is an initiative by StartupTalky to publish verified information on different startups and organizations. The content in this post has been approved by Alchemy. The popularity of Web3 is elevating continuously, and many companies, startups, and DAOs are searching for Web3 developers and blockchain developers. But what if
The recently unveiled FTX crypto scandal has sent shivers down the spine of the crypto world with crypto prices reaching an all-time low. In October 2021, Bitcoin witnessed a massive peak of over $65,000 whereas now it struggles to conquer the $20,000 mark. Thanks to the stunning collapse
Company Profile is an initiative by StartupTalky to publish verified information on different startups and organizations. The content in this post has been approved by 0x. Traditionally, the financial system was governed by the country’s government as it used to determine the citizen’s economic freedom level. However, blockchain
The cryptocurrency industry has experienced tremendous growth over the past years, with Bitcoin, Ethereum and other crypto projects paving the path for entrepreneurs to launch their own crypto startups. Digital currencies went from being the underdog of the financial system to an increasingly appealing payment mechanism and investment venue. By
Company Profile is an initiative by StartupTalky to publish verified information on different startups and organizations. The content in this post has been approved by ZebPay. While scrolling through your news feed, you will find at least one piece of info related to cryptocurrency or bitcoin. Indeed cryptocurrency is taking
In 2023, all of us want to get the best deals dreaming of a breathtaking ride on a bullish wave. What would you say that this year you can get paid for your guilty pleasures like scrolling your video feed on TikTok? Probably, each of us lamented that we did
Remember when crypto mining was something anyone could do with just a decent computer? Yeah, those days are long gone. Nowadays, mining is a pricey and technical endeavor that's out of reach for most people. This has led to a situation where mining is centralized in the hands
The cryptocurrency market has found millions of investors in India over recent years. While people hesitated to invest in this relatively new asset class during the early years, the rising buzz and FOMO around cryptocurrencies made many join this bandwagon. Unfortunately, this rapid growth didn’t attract investors alone. It
This article looks at the main changes that have occurred in the remote working and sub-contracting or outsourcing sector. It’s an important sector for small and emerging businesses to be aware of and keep up to date with the latest changes, so continue reading to find out more. Increase
The article has been published in collaboration with the Binance Team Crypto is a hot topic nowadays, so wanting to know more about it is only natural. Why do so many people invest in these digital assets? Are they reliable? Can you really become rich by investing in them? When
FTX is a cryptocurrency exchange that was founded in May 2019 by Sam Bankman-Fried and Gary Wang. It was built by the traders and for the traders. While it has its official headquarters in the Bahamas, FTX is managed from the US. Its biggest offices are located in Chicago and
Cryptocurrencies have been gaining a lot of popularity lately, as more and more people are looking for ways to invest their money. However, before you jump on the crypto bandwagon, there are a few things you need to know in order to be able to safely invest in cryptocurrencies. Here
Diwali, the festival of lights, is around the corner. We all have seen so many events celebrated in various metaverses worldwide and wondered why big festivals like Diwali are not celebrated there. Finally, we have the World’s First Diwali in Metaverse! The celebration will happen on AltWorld — India’s
A distributed database system that can sign, exchange, and verify transactions and records without the control of a central party is called a Blockchain. This open and secure way of conducting business transactions creates a level of security, transparency, and trust not previously possible. It enables additional stakeholders such as
Bitcoin is a cryptocurrency all available digital-only. Bitcoin was first introduced in the year 2009 on Jan 03. From its start till now, there were many ups and downs faced by bitcoin to now become one of the major cryptocurrencies accepted in all places of the world. Cryptocurrencies are different
Company Profile is an initiative by StartupTalky to publish verified information on different startups and organizations. The content in this post has been approved by Lepasa. The global metaverse market size is projected to be worth 1 trillion by 2030. The next wave of digital disruption is clear. The days
Company Profile is an initiative by StartupTalky to publish verified information on different startups and organizations. The content in this post has been approved by XR Central. Metaverse, a 3D immersive digital reality technique that combines augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), mixed reality (MR), blockchain, and IoT to create
Company Profile is an initiative by StartupTalky to publish verified information on different startups and organizations. The content in this post has been approved by Vauld. If we talk about investments, assets such as gold, bank deposits, buying of lands, real estate, and the stock market come to our mind.
Company Profile is an initiative by StartupTalky to publish verified information on different startups and organizations. The content in this post has been approved by Moonpay. The Public's faith in crypto has exploded in the meantime. It's a major topic not only among investors but also
The third version of the internet, known as Web 3.0, promises a decentralised, free, and open exchange of digital information. The most frequently discussed subject among investors and businesspeople has been Web3, which includes advanced technology like cryptocurrencies, blockchains, NFTs, and the metaverse. CEOs and company executives from all
With the industrialization and absorption of technology, digital currencies are gaining much importance of late. Bitcoin is undoubtedly one of the most popular digital currencies because it was the first-ever cryptocurrency that was discovered in 2009, by the pseudonymous developer Satoshi Nakamoto. Therefore, the people who are aware of cryptocurrencies
Crypto, blockchain, tokens, and Bitcoin are words that get thrown into conversations quite often these days as if we’ve been using them forever. The truth is they’ve only sneaked into our vocabulary recently, but the frequency with which they are used makes it seem like they’ve been
Company Profile is an initiative by StartupTalky to publish verified information on different startups and organizations. The content in this post has been a pproved by Hike. Development in the communication sector has been fast and amazing. From letters to landline phones; from pagers to smartphones, we have come a
Company Profile is an initiative by StartupTalky to publish verified information on different startups and organizations. The content in this post has been approved by Coinbase. With the passage of days, currencies have evolved. The physical currency that we use today, has also undergone a list of transformations in terms
Cryptocurrency is creating a lot of buzz these days. It is getting popular and gaining acceptance at various levels. In India, cryptocurrency cannot be labelled as completely legal or illegal. It is kind of a grey area. So, analyzing the cryptocurrency industry in India becomes crucial. In this article, we
Cryptocurrency has taken the world by storm in just a few years, there is hardly anyone who doesn't know about it. It is always in the news and is creating a huge demand amongst people, especially the youngsters. People are taking an interest in them and are finding
Technology is taking the world to unprecedented heights, which could not be predicted even ten years ago. The digital world is growing at an unimaginable pace and is bringing some of the best experiences ever in the history of mankind. VR or virtual reality is one of such extraordinary experiences
The world has now taken the form of a digital avatar. We are surrounded by technologies, artificial intelligence, digital currency, social media, you name it, and the world has it. To be honest, it is not the same world that it was 20 years ago; it has gone through a
Cryptocurrency and NFT have taken the world by a storm in just a few years, people have started taking them seriously and are investing in them. They are said to be the new future of currency, Bitcoin announced its existence in the year 2009 and since then, a number of
Company Profile is an initiative by StartupTalky to publish verified information on different startups and organizations. The content in this post has been approved by Mudrex. A rapidly growing sector of the larger financial technology (fintech) business is the cryptocurrency market. In order to enable secure and open transactions, the
The cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Dogecoin had been surging their value in recent years. The meme-based Dogecoin had reached its all-time high being part of the top 10 cryptocurrencies according to the market capitalization. Other than Bitcoin and Dogecoin there is a new cryptocurrency creating excitement in the crypto
Changpeng Zhao is the founder of the world’s largest crypto exchange Binance. He has turned out to be a true inspiration to many since the company’s inception in 2017. In a span of a few months, Zhao turned the company into the largest exchange platform for the crypto
Company Profile is an initiative by StartupTalky to publish verified information on different startups and organizations. The content in this post has been approved by Binance. The advent of cryptocurrencies spawned a slew of crypto exchanges to make trading and purchasing cryptos easier. Because cryptocurrencies are digital assets, investors have
With the developing technology and resources, numerous companies have been established with the belief of achieving great heights. And these companies are the biggest source of proving employment to the general public. You wouldn't believe that companies like Walmart and Amazon have employees over the count of millions.
Decentralized finance, which is generally known as DeFi, is composed of more than just cryptocurrencies. Blockchain technology allows several use cases, and the NFTs market is one of the most famous and biggest in recent days. The requirement for NFT tools has increased with more investors that try to find
The world has changed completely, from creating fire with the help of stones to the creation of humanoid robots, we have come a long way and honestly, it’s fascinating as well as bewildering, how we have evolved over time. The technological advancement makes it more interesting, now we can
We are at a time, where digital currency holds the utmost importance, in our life. Payment card, UPI, and now cryptocurrency, it seems like complete domination is inevitable. The digital currency has literally grasped the mind of people and the big stacks of notes may become obsolete in the future.
Cryptocurrency is a digital or virtual form of currency that is secured through cryptography. Cryptocurrencies are not issued or regulated by any central authority or bank, hence making them immune to any international interference or manipulation. They are distributed over a wide network of computers and are regulated through Blockchains
On the 7th of September, 2021 El Salvador became the first country to accept bitcoin as legal tender. The crypto could be used for all sorts of transactions in the country from buying some ice cream to paying your taxes. The brave adaptation idea was made clear by president Nayib