Blockchain

The issuance of the updated Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Countering the Financing of Terrorism (CFT), and Combating Proliferation Financing (CPF) Guidelines for Virtual Digital Asset Service Providers (VDASPs) guidelines in January 2026 marks a decisive milestone in India’s crypto and digital asset ecosystem regulations. This follows the March 2023 notification from the central government, which brought entities providing services related to virtual digital assets under the

Madras High Court has ruled that cryptocurrency is “property”. As India moves toward clearer regulations on virtual digital assets, this judgment sets a strong precedent for investor protection and accountability in crypto platforms.