ITR deadline approaching. CoinDCX new features. SEBI crypto framework update. Bitcoin ETF India news. Here's your complete India crypto update for June 24, 2026.
July 31 is the ITR deadline for most Indian taxpayers, including crypto investors. If you traded crypto in FY 2025-26: file under "Income from Virtual Digital Assets." Check your Form 26AS for TDS credits (1% TDS deducted by exchanges). Use Koinly to auto-generate your ITR-ready report. File on time — late filing attracts ₹5,000 penalty.
SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India) is finalizing a regulatory framework for crypto assets, expected Q3 2026. Key proposals: mandatory cold storage for exchange user funds, monthly proof-of-reserves, maximum leverage limits on futures. If adopted, Indian exchanges must comply. This is POSITIVE for investors — more exchange safety, less risk of another WazirX-style hack.
India's own crypto ETFs (listed on NSE/BSE) now cover Bitcoin and Ethereum, launched 2024-25. These allow investment through regular demat accounts — no crypto exchange needed. Current total AUM: ₹1,200 crore (growing). Tax treatment: same 30% VDA tax applies. Benefit: accessible through stockbrokers like Zerodha, Groww — easier for traditional investors.
CoinDCX launched a new SIP auto-invest feature (recurring buy, configurable intervals) — now competing directly with Mudrex for the systematic investor. BTC in India at ₹54.9L ($65.7K). ETH at ₹2.91L ($3,478). Fear & Greed Index: 54 (Neutral). Indian exchange volumes healthy — ₹2,800 crore combined 24h volume. Bull trend intact.
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