Author: Simran Mishra

Lucknow Crypto Scam: Elderly Man Invested Since 2019 Via SIP And i-Fortune Machine, Rs 1.15 Crore Lost A shocking Lucknow crypto scam has revealed how fraudsters cheat elderly people with simple tricks and false promises. Rajendra Singh Chauhan, an elderly man from Alambagh, lost more than Rs. 1.15 crore in a long-running trading fraud and cryptocurrency scam. The fraud started in 2019 when Chauhan met Himanshu Gihar, also known as Azad. The meeting happened through a Union Bank employee. Gihar claimed that he has strong knowledge in trading and SIP investments. When he showed small profits in the beginning it…

CFTC AI Flags Errors Instantly, Rejects Incomplete Crypto Filings and Boosts Market Surveillance Efficiency The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has started using CFTC AI tools to make crypto registration faster and easier. This move comes at a decisive time when the crypto market is constantly growing and the agency is facing staff shortages. Chair Michael Selig said the new system checks crypto registration filings automatically. It quickly finds missing details, blank spaces, or wrong information. Applications with such issues get rejected or pushed back. This step removes the need for staff to check every file manually. Faster Registration with…

India Crypto Inflection Point: Gen Z Drives Adoption as Investors May Double Every 2–3 Years Despite 30% Tax India’s crypto market is moving into a new phase. Experts describe this moment as an inflection point for India’s crypto. The market is no longer small or uncertain, it’s slowly becoming more stable and widely accepted. Vikaas M Sachdeva, CEO of BitDelta India, says crypto adoption is rising across the country. Around 12 crore people in India already invest in crypto. This number indicates strong public interest. It also places India among the top crypto markets worldwide. Rapid Growth in Crypto Investors…

Singapore Real-Time Crypto Monitoring with Coinbase, Gemini Saves $2.86M in 90 Cases in Mar-Apr 2026 Singapore has shown how fast action can stop crypto scams. In just one month, the country saved about $2.86 million, close to Rs. 24 crore. This success now highlights Singapore’s strong anti-scam model as a solution to the rising crypto fraud cases in India. The operation took place from March 16 to April 15, 2026. Police teams worked closely with crypto exchanges and tech firms. Big platforms like Coinbase and Gemini joined the effort. Analytics firms such as Chainalysis and TRM Labs helped track suspicious…

Bitcoin Conference 2026 Controversy in Vegas Sparks Debate on ETFs, Custody Shift and Bitcoin Control Shift Bitcoin Conference 2026 is facing strong backlash after its speaker list went public. The event will take place from April 27 to 29 in Las Vegas. Many early Bitcoin supporters are not happy with the names on the list. The conference includes well-known figures like Michael Saylor, Jack Dorsey, Todd Blanche, Kash Patel, Paul Atkins, Mike Selig, David Bailey, and Eric Trump. The list shows a mix of business leaders, politicians, and regulators. Growing Concerns Over Speaker Lineup This has started a big debate…

Bitcoin Holds 9.2% of Portfolios, Leads India Crypto Market as 61% Investors Go Long-Term Strategy UP & Maharashtra Lead Bitcoin continues to lead India’s crypto market in early 2026. New data from the CoinSwitch India Crypto Portfolio Q1 2026 report shows clear growth in both holdings and trading activity. Bitcoin holds 9.2% of total investor portfolios and 17.4% of all trading in India. This makes Bitcoin the strongest and most trusted digital asset in the country. The report shows a clear change in how Indian investors behave. More investors now follow simple and smart strategies instead of quick risky bets.…

Crypto Market Adds $310B in 4 Weeks as Bitcoin Price Stays Above $68K: Middle East Tensions Ease and Institutional Inflows Boost the Crypto Rally The crypto market has grown by $310 billion in value in the last 4 weeks. This sharp rise came after Middle East tensions started to calm down. As fear reduced, investors felt more comfortable putting money into crypto again. Iran reopened the Strait of Hormuz, which is an important route for oil. This step reduced worries about oil supply problems. Oil prices became more stable, and this helped global markets feel better. As a result, interest…

ED Raids After Dineshpur Complaint, Probes Hemant Sharma Crypto Scam and Tracks Victims’ Money Trail Across Cities The Enforcement Directorate carried out raids in a Bitcoin fraud case across Dehradun, Delhi, and Roorkee. The raid was conducted on April 23 as part of an ongoing investigation into a major cryptocurrency scam across India. Officials said the case is linked to Hemant Mohan Sharma. He allegedly cheated many people by offering fake cryptocurrency investment plans. These plans promised high returns in a short time. A complaint filed at the Dineshpur police station led to the initiation of the case. ED Conducts…

Blockchain Capital plans a $700M Crypto Funding Push with New Venture Funds: Clear Sign of Recovery in Crypto VC & Blockchain Funding Blockchain Capital has started plans to raise $700 million through two new funds. This move shows growing confidence in crypto VC funding, even as the market remains uneven. The firm plans to launch its seventh early stage fund and a second growth fund. The early stage fund will support new crypto startups and ideas. The growth fund will focus on companies that already show strong progress. Fundraising may finish within five to six months, while some money has…

India Denies Cash and Crypto Payments to Iran After Ships Fired at Strait of Hormuz: Govt Calls Crypto Scam Reports Fake India has denied all claims of paying Iran in cash or cryptocurrency for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. The government issued this clarification after a recent incident involving Indian ships in the region. On April 18, two India-flagged ships tried to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. During the journey, Iranian forces opened fire. The ships had to turn back to stay safe. One of these ships was the Sanmar Herald. An audio clip later surfaced where…