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India · Updated 29 Oct, 05:38 pm IST

India’s crypto market is moving from speculation to utility, says industry piece

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Why it matters for readers: Helps understand that recent developments mean crypto is becoming more integrated with regular finance in India.

  • The author says Indian crypto investors are becoming more sophisticated and portfolios more diversified.1
  • Key opportunities now are infrastructure, trust and scale rather than basic access which was the main challenge in 2018.1
  • Compliant INR on- and off-ramps are seen as important for making digital assets more accessible, transparent and integrated with the financial system.1
  • Coinbase’s return to India is presented as a signal that global capital, technology and operating expertise increasingly recognise India as a market.1
  • The article notes the opportunity extends beyond trading, mentioning that stablecoins could transform cross-border payments.1

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