Reserve Bank of India

India holds ground on crypto tax, cuts jail time for defaults
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9 February, 2026

India holds ground on crypto tax, cuts jail time for defaults

In her Budget 2026 presentation, Nirmala Sitharaman announced the continuance of the punitive crypto tax, causing dismay among investors.
Bermuda taking economy onchain thanks to Coinbase, Circle, USDC
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21 January, 2026

Bermuda taking economy onchain thanks to Coinbase, Circle, USDC

Bermuda teams up with Coinbase and Circle to launch an onchain economy and expand USDC payments, while India wants BRICS...
India calls on international community to focus on CBDCs
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6 January, 2026

India calls on international community to focus on CBDCs

The RBI emphasizes prioritizing central bank digital currencies over stablecoins to enhance financial stability and maintain trust in money.
RBI unveils UPI payment upgrades via smartwatches, cars
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12 November, 2025

RBI unveils UPI payment upgrades via smartwatches, cars

The RBI has announced upgrades to enhance and modernize the Unified Payments Interface system, making digital payments more convenient for...
India, WHO announce global call for scalable AI in healthcare
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7 November, 2025

India, WHO announce global call for scalable AI in healthcare

India and WHO have teamed up to spotlight scalable AI healthcare innovations from the Global South, promoting ethical and impactful...
RBI chief urges banks to back CBDC for cross-border payments
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5 November, 2025

RBI chief urges banks to back CBDC for cross-border payments

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra urges global central banks to back CBDCs over stablecoins, citing greater safety, speed, and control in...