India

Brazil, Thailand, India clarify crypto’s place in law, finance
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3 November, 2026

Brazil, Thailand, India clarify crypto’s place in law, finance

Itaú Unibanco leads Brazil’s crypto compliance, as Thailand recognizes Bitcoin as property, and India advances programmable CBDCs for welfare payments.
India, Singapore take pilot tokenized finance projects live
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17 September, 2026

India, Singapore take pilot tokenized finance projects live

Asia's financial sector is putting tokenization to work, with India testing digital bonds and Singapore banks using tokenized deposits in...
Japan, India use blockchain for bonds; Thailand on crypto ETFs
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1 September, 2026

Japan, India use blockchain for bonds; Thailand on crypto ETFs

Japan, India, and Thailand are advancing blockchain finance through initiatives in instant settlements, tokenized bonds, and digital currency ETFs.
Lebanon secures $150M for digitalization as India eyes UPI fees
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18 August, 2026

Lebanon secures $150M for digitalization as India eyes UPI fees

Lebanon secures $150 million from the World Bank for digital transformation, while India paves the way for merchant fees on...
Digital assets lead 26% of APAC cross-border payment discussions
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14 August, 2026

Digital assets lead 26% of APAC cross-border payment discussions

Digital currencies, stablecoins, and tokenization lead Asia’s cross-border payment trends, with the market expected to reach $24 trillion by 2033.
India adds ‘crypto’ assets, CBDCs to tax reporting guidelines
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11 August, 2026

India adds ‘crypto’ assets, CBDCs to tax reporting guidelines

India is updating its tax reporting guidance to include digital currencies, enhancing due diligence for financial institutions under the CARF.