Author: Bhavesh Maurya

SEC May Allow Tokenized Stocks on Crypto Platforms as Onchain Equity Market Surges 29.68% to $1.4 Billion, While DTCC, Nasdaq, and ICE Accelerate Blockchain-Based Securities Infrastructure and Settlement Plans in 2026 The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reportedly is developing a new regulatory structure for tokenized stocks. Bloomberg reports that the SEC could create an “innovation exemption” that would allow blockchain-based versions of public company shares to be traded on crypto exchanges under a streamlined regulatory framework. The framework could give third parties the freedom to create stocks based on tokens without the need for explicit authorization from the…

Crypto Futures Liquidations Cross $468 Million as Ethereum Sees $257 Million Wipeout and Binance BTC Trading Volume Drops 75% From 2022 Levels Amid Weak Liquidity and Rising Market Volatility Over the last 24 hours, the cryptocurrency derivatives market experienced notable liquidations. The total liquidations in perpetual futures exceeded $468 million. The majority of the losses were attributed to leveraged bulls, while Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Solana (SOL) also declined amid weakening momentum.  Liquidation data shows that over 90% of the positions that were liquidated were longs, indicating that there was overbought positioning ahead of the price correction. Ethereum Leads…

US CLARITY Act Advances in Senate as Over 40% of Americans Hold Digital Assets; Experts Say India Could Use Global Crypto Regulatory Models to Build a Balanced Framework for Its Expanding Digital Asset and Fintech Ecosystem The advancement of the US Digital Asset Market CLARITY Act marks a pivotal moment in global digital asset regulations, with industry leaders suggesting it could also influence how India develops its own digital asset framework. The long-awaited bill went closer to a full Senate vote after it was cleared by the Republican-led committee, with assistance from two Democratic senators. The legislation aims to clearly…

CLARITY Act Faces Critical Senate Vote as 309-Page Crypto Bill Hits Roadblock, Over 100 Amendments Filed and Bipartisan Negotiations Collapse Ahead of Key Committee Markup on SEC, CFTC, Stablecoins, Bitcoin Regulation, and Blockchain Developer Protections Negotiations on the Digital Asset Market CLARITY Act stalled just hours before the Senate Banking Committee’s markup. The collapse of overnight talks has made it more likely that the bill will come to the floor for a vote largely on partisan lines instead of the bipartisan breakthrough many industry leaders had hoped for. The CLARITY Act is a wide-ranging bill on the crypto market structure…

WazirX launches crypto Futures With 0.02% fees, targets India’s $100 billion monthly derivatives market amid post-hack recovery and rising Futures demand as crypto traders shift away from spot Trading due to higher taxes and TDS burden Indian crypto exchange WazirX has officially introduced crypto Futures trading with one of the lowest fee structures among exchanges in the country, as it seeks to revive user activity and regain market share after the $230 million cyber attack nearly seven months ago. According to WazirX researchers, they estimate that Futures trading volumes in crypto currently range from $80 billion to $100 billion per…

Zerodha’s Nikhil Kamath Advocates Gold-Backed Stablecoin as India Holds Over 25,000 Tonnes of Household Gold, Warning That Rising Dependence on Dollar-Linked Crypto Assets Could Weaken India’s Long-Term Financial Sovereignty and Digital Economic Independence The co-founder of Zerodha, Nikhil Kamath, suggested that India should explore a gold-based stablecoin instead of a dollar-linked stablecoin. This step could unlock value from the massive quantity of idle gold held by households across the country and also ease the dependence on the US dollar-based financial system in the long run. Kamath recently hailed UPI as a significant milestone in the field of digital finance innovation…

ITR Filing 2026: Crypto Investors Face 30% Tax, While Undisclosed Foreign Assets Can Attract Rs. 10 Lakh Penalty and Up to 7 Years Jail Under India’s Stricter Tax Reporting Rules As more Indian investors are investing in cryptocurrencies and foreign stocks, compliance with tax rules regarding these assets has become a crucial part of the ITR filing. Gains from cryptocurrency and other foreign investments must now be properly disclosed in income tax returns to avoid penalties, interest charges, or legal action. Crypto Gains Attract Flat 30% Tax The Virtual Digital Asset (VDA) framework in India imposes a flat tax rate…

Bengaluru Woman Loses Over Rs. 20 Lakh in MetaMask Wallet Hack Within Two Hours as Stolen Crypto Assets Including Ethereum, WBTC, and USDC Were Traced to Accounts Linked With KuCoin Exchange A 29-year-old woman from Bengaluru is said to have lost assets worth over Rs. 20 lakh as hackers allegedly accessed her MetaMask wallet and removed funds within hours, raising the alarm about the cybersecurity threats in the digital asset space. The complainant, resident of Electronic City noticed that within a span of a few hours, her crypto assets were missing in the early hours of April 28, 2026, according…

WazirX Launches ‘Guardians of Trust’ for 16 Million Users, Introducing Security Updates, Proof of Reserves, Fraud Awareness Campaigns, and Transparency Tools as Crypto Platforms Increase Focus on Compliance and Digital Asset Protection Indian crypto exchange WazirX, with its ongoing efforts to enhance transparency, bolster security messaging, and inform users about the risks within the rapidly changing crypto landscape, has initiated a new trust and safety program called “Guardians of Trust.” As global adoption of cryptocurrencies steadily gains momentum, so do various concerns regarding scams, phishing attacks, and digital asset security. According to WazirX, the new hub will streamline all security…

Coinbase Cuts 700 Jobs (14% Workforce), Offers 16 Weeks Pay, Equity Vesting, and 6 Months COBRA; $50–$60M Restructuring Cost as Firm Shifts Toward AI-Driven Operations and Leaner Teams Amid Crypto Market Volatility Coinbase has announced a notable reduction in its workforce for its broader restructuring plan, cutting around 700 jobs, which represents about 14% of its global workforce. The move is expected to cost the company between $50 million and $60 million, covering severance pay, benefits, and related expenses. Severance Package Structure  According to CEO Brian Armstrong, affected employees will be issued a comprehensive severance package that will see them…