Author: Kelvin Munene
Kelvin Munene
Kelvin Munene is a crypto and finance journalist with over 6 years of experience in market analysis and expert commentary. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Actuarial Science from Mount Kenya University and is known for meticulous research in cryptocurrency, blockchain, and financial markets. His work has been featured in top publications including Coingape, Cryptobasic, MetaNews, Coinedition, and Coincentral. Kelvin specializes in uncovering emerging crypto trends and delivering data-driven analyses to help readers make informed decisions. Outside of work, he enjoys chess, traveling, and exploring new adventures.
India reviews past crypto tax filings as Section 148A notices flag unreported income and data gaps India’s tax authorities are increasing their review of past cryptocurrency filings after data checks flagged possible mismatches in reported income. Some traders have received notices under Section 148A of the Income Tax Act, a provision that allows officials to seek an explanation before reopening earlier returns. Much of the current review appears linked to the financial year 2021–22, with exchange activity, bank transfers, and filed tax returns being compared more closely. India crypto tax notices focus on past filings Indian authorities are sending Section…
HypurrFi warns users to avoid its website after a suspected domain hijack scare. HypurrFi has warned users to stay away from its website and lending platform after it detected a possible domain hijacking. The DeFi protocol said the issue appears tied to its front-end domain and not its core blockchain systems. It also said there is no evidence at this stage that user funds have been affected. HypurrFi warns users to avoid its platform HypurrFi issued a public alert after spotting what it described as a possible compromise of its main domain. The team asked users not to visit the…
India’s Crypto Policy Paper Faces Delay as RBI Backs Digital Rupee Focus India’s long-awaited cryptocurrency policy paper is likely to be delayed indefinitely, as the Reserve Bank of India maintains its opposition to private digital assets. Government officials now appear to prefer existing oversight tools, including taxation and anti-money laundering monitoring, instead of moving ahead with a separate framework. Meanwhile, official focus is increasingly shifting toward the Reserve Bank of India’s central bank digital currency, the digital rupee. BREAKING: 🇮🇳 India’s long-awaited crypto policy paper is likely shelved for now amid RBI resistance. Government says existing steps like crypto taxes…
Women Join India Crypto Futures Boom as Gen Z Accounts for 61% of New Traders Gen Z investors are taking a larger role in India’s crypto futures market, according to a joint study by Pi42 and Hashed Emergent. The report says traders aged 18 to 25 made up 61% of new entrants during 2025, while women’s participation rose 20% year over year. It also shows that trading activity is spreading beyond major cities, with eastern India and smaller urban centers adding more users. Gen Z leads growth in India crypto futures trading The study draws on data from more than…