India

India eyes CBDC, restates opposition against unbacked ‘crypto’
-
14 October, 2025

India eyes CBDC, restates opposition against unbacked ‘crypto’

India will launch an RBI-backed digital currency that uses blockchain to make transactions faster, safer, more transparent, and less dependent...
India’s UPI may soon bring cardless cash withdrawals
-
13 October, 2025

India’s UPI may soon bring cardless cash withdrawals

UPI cash withdrawals may soon be available at 2 million BC locations in India, enhancing digital payments and accessibility for...
India expands UPI to Qatar, strengthens tech ties
-
10 October, 2025

India expands UPI to Qatar, strengthens tech ties

India's UPI expands to Qatar, enhancing cashless payments for tourists, boosting retail and tourism, and strengthening bilateral trade ties.
Hype around AI must not eclipse risk management: RBI
-
9 October, 2025

Hype around AI must not eclipse risk management: RBI

M Rajeshwar Rao of the RBI stresses cautious, responsible AI adoption in banking, emphasizing human oversight, data privacy, and risk...
India adopts stablecoins, shifting to digital currency strategy
-
8 October, 2025

India adopts stablecoins, shifting to digital currency strategy

India's finance minister highlights the growing importance of stablecoins, emphasizing their potential to reduce remittance costs significantly.
Indian regulator issues notices to 25 offshore ‘crypto’ platforms
-
7 October, 2025

Indian regulator issues notices to 25 offshore ‘crypto’ platforms

India's FIU issues notices to 25 offshore VDA SPs for non-compliance with anti-money laundering laws, enhancing user protection in digital...