Cryptocurrency

Three Currencies, One Trend: The Rupee

Three Currencies, One Trend: The Rupee's long decline

16 Dec 2025, 01:43 AM

In this edition, we chart INR-USD, INR–GBP and INR–CNY over the decades - a simple visual look at how the rupee has changed since 1947.

CoinSwitch FY25 revenue up 219% to Rs 129 crore, loss widens

CoinSwitch FY25 revenue up 219% to Rs 129 crore, loss widens

06 Nov 2025, 12:18 PM

Its net loss expanded to Rs 333.1 crore in FY25 from Rs 160.3 crore in the previous fiscal.

India

India's subtle dance with stablecoins; Reinventing 'swadesi' in AI age

02 Nov 2025, 11:18 AM

In this edition, we talk about whether the RBI is laying the framework for stablecoins; and the need to reinvent our 'Swadeshi' slogan as foreign AI companies set up shop in India.

Crypto exchange CoinDCX raising fresh capital from existing investor Coinbase

Crypto exchange CoinDCX raising fresh capital from existing investor Coinbase

15 Oct 2025, 16:30 PM

Prior to this funding round, CoinDCX had raised $135 million in April 2022 in a funding round led by Pantera Capital and Steadview Capital Management.

CoinDCX sees more top-level executive exits

CoinDCX sees more top-level executive exits

11 Sep 2025, 17:46 PM

Earlier in June, the company's CTO and legal head had exited the company.

Coins, Notes, and a Nation

Coins, Notes, and a Nation's Story: India's Currency Evolution

10 Sep 2025, 20:53 PM

After the making of RBI, our Money Trivia series now turn to the story of coins and banknotes that have shaped daily life from 1971 to 2025.

Software engineer held in connection with $44 million CoinDCX crypto hack

Software engineer held in connection with $44 million CoinDCX crypto hack

01 Aug 2025, 14:47 PM

In its internal proble, CoinDCX found that cybercriminals had gained unauthorized access to the exchange's systems using its employee's workplace login credentials.

Reserve Bank of India history: Timeline

Reserve Bank of India history: Timeline

31 Jul 2025, 17:15 PM

From managing currency and credit to overseeing modern fintech ecosystems, RBI’s journey mirrors India’s own transformation -- from colonial rule to a liberalised economy.

At a Glance: Sebi-penalized Jane Street

At a Glance: Sebi-penalized Jane Street's many fintech, AI bets

16 Jul 2025, 18:26 PM

The recall value of Jane Street's name has shot up in the past weeks after India's SEBI barred the entity from accessing the Indian securities market for manipulating trades.

From Cowrie to Code – A Timeline of Money in India

From Cowrie to Code – A Timeline of Money in India

24 May 2025, 14:06 PM

In our first edition of the Money Trivia series, we explore the Head and Tale of currency — tracing the fascinating evolution of money in India.

Coinbase plans to re-enter India market

Coinbase plans to re-enter India market

13 Feb 2025, 23:27 PM

The US-based crypto trading platform is reportedly engaging with various Indian authorities such as the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU).

PayU, Razorpay, Cashfree, Easebuzz under ED probe in cryptocurrency scam

PayU, Razorpay, Cashfree, Easebuzz under ED probe in cryptocurrency scam

24 Jan 2025, 16:17 PM

The scam reportedly amassed over Rs 2,200 crore from individuals across 20 states. The 'proceeds of the crime' were transferred out of the country.

CoinSwitch launches Rs 600-crore recovery programme for impacted WazirX users

CoinSwitch launches Rs 600-crore recovery programme for impacted WazirX users

09 Jan 2025, 23:31 PM

The programme offers affected users an opportunity to recoup losses -- where they can estimate recovery, deposit funds and earn rewards.

Coinswitch

Coinswitch's parent sees dip in revenue from operations to Rs 38 crore

11 Nov 2024, 19:33 PM

Coinswitch parent PeepalCo's losses came down by 65% to Rs 151.4 crore ($18.13 million) in FY24 against Rs 434.2 crore in the previous year.

WazirX plans to launch decentralised exchange and recovery tokens

WazirX plans to launch decentralised exchange and recovery tokens

07 Nov 2024, 20:25 PM

WazirX proposed launching a decentralised exchange as well as a recovery token as part of its recovery strategy.

Timeline: WazirX’s Volatile Journey

Timeline: WazirX’s Volatile Journey

04 Aug 2024, 04:54 AM

The Head and Tale looks back at the volatile journey of WazirX and its founder Shetty to get a sense of how far the company has come and where it currently stands.

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