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India’s Crypto Crossroads: Clarity Over Relief as CBDCs and UPI Coexist

India’s Crypto Crossroads: Clarity Over Relief as CBDCs and UPI Coexist

Global Cryptocurrency
Release Time:
2026-05-03 07:19:01
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India's crypto ecosystem advances amid regulatory friction. CoinSwitch co-founder Ashish Singhal reveals CBDCs aren't competing with UPI's dominance but augmenting it—positioning digital rupees as programmable cash for targeted subsidies and instant transfers.

The 2026 budget maintained stringent crypto taxes, signaling control rather than suppression. While 1% TDS persists, Singhal argues the framework brings traceability and institutional credibility despite retail headwinds.

Quiet offshore movements suggest startups are hedging bets. Yet with RBI's digital currency trials progressing, India may pioneer hybrid infrastructure where CBDCs and private cryptos serve distinct roles.

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