Bitcoin jumped above $92,000, recovering from an extended selloff that wiped close to $1 billion in leveraged bets, but traders remain cautious, due to signs of persisting stress in the crypto markets.
3 min read3 Dec 2025With the right rules, innovation could flourish
3 min read21 Nov 2025Washington’s crypto-friendly policies will cement U.S. dominance, Howard A. Fischer and Robert B. McFarlane write in a guest commentary.
3 min read20 Nov 2025Crypto companies, fintechs and even retailers such as Walmart want to open banks or offer banklike services.
3 min read14 Nov 2025Should India take a cue from America’s Genius Act and permit the launch of suitably regulated digital tokens? A cryptosceptic RBI is best placed to weigh the idea’s risks against its rewards—and articulate an Indian vision for the evolution of money.
2 min read3 Nov 2025Rupee-backed stablecoins could act as a bridge between traditional banking and global blockchain-based innovation. The UPI platform, RBI’s e-rupee and regulated stablecoin issuances could be made interoperable, granting India a chance to lead the evolution of digital money.
4 min read27 Oct 2025The status granted to stablecoins by the US GENIUS Act has been hailed by some currency analysts as a potential saviour of the dollar’s global supremacy. This expectation, however, does not stand up to scrutiny. Here’s why.
4 min read22 Oct 2025Nixon ended the dollar’s convertibility to gold but the world kept using the US currency and lending it money. Now Trump wants stablecoins backed by US Treasuries. This may be part of a plot to extend America’s borrowing binge.
4 min read15 Sep 2025The guardrails are off as crypto prices soar. The next crash will hurt.
10 min read7 Aug 2025This US policy under its Genius Act goes against its preference for a cheap dollar. It may also present monetary authorities in other countries with new challenges. Think of a world in which dollar-backed crypto is widely used for global payments, remittances and private savings.
4 min read5 Aug 2025The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared
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