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In Trading Push, CoinSwitch Unveils Crypto Futures With Over 350 Contracts
Inc42
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10m ago
Medial
- CoinSwitch allows users to trade over 350 contracts, including popular cryptocurrencies like BTC, ETH, SOL, MATIC, and XRP. - The platform offers competitive commission rates, providing users with some of the lowest fees in the market. - New users can enjoy a 100% commission rebate for the first 15 days, making it even more appealing for beginners. - CoinSwitch was founded in 2017 by Ashish Singhal, Govind Soni, and Vimal Sagar Tiwari. - CoinSwitch's goal is to simplify and enhance the trading experience for over 2 crore Indians through its app and CoinSwitch PRO.
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CoinSwitch Rolls Out ‘SmartInvest’ To Help Mitigate Crypto Trade Risks
Inc42
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8m ago
Medial
CoinSwitch, the cryptocurrency exchange, has introduced a new service called 'SmartInvest' to assist beginners in reducing risks associated with crypto trading. This follows the recent launch of futures and options trading on the platform with zero brokerage fees. CoinSwitch, which became a unicorn in 2021, boasts a customer base of over 2 million in India.
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CoinSwitch lays off 44 employees in customer support team, cites role redundancy
Money Control
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1y ago
Medial
Crypto startup CoinSwitch, backed by Tiger Global, has laid off 44 employees from its customer support team, attributing the redundancies to decreased customer queries amid a drop in crypto trading volumes. The layoffs come amidst regulatory uncertainties and high taxation in India's crypto industry. CoinSwitch, one of India's two crypto unicorns, is valued at $1.9 billion and plans to expand offerings beyond crypto into wealthtech. The company clarified that it follows a half-yearly appraisal cycle and denied having a separate operations team.
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Coinbase to launch CFTC-compliant perpetual futures trading in US
Economic Times
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1m ago
Medial
Coinbase is set to launch CFTC-compliant perpetual futures trading in the U.S., according to a senior executive. This initiative aligns with regulatory standards by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Perpetual futures, a derivative allowing traders to speculate on digital assets without an expiration, provide high leverage and 24/7 trading access. This move capitalizes on the crypto market's rising interest in complex financial products while enabling traders to hedge risks and potentially amplify returns.
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Traders' new fancy: Crypto F&O
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Indian traders are increasingly investing in cryptocurrency futures and options (F&O) as major exchanges witness a surge in volumes. Vommafi Technology, a trading firm backed by family offices, has allocated 30% of its portfolio to crypto F&Os. However, regulatory uncertainty remains regarding the taxation of these offerings, as investors seek to avoid the 1% TDS imposed by the government on crypto spot trading. Despite this, Indian exchanges are expected to exceed global derivatives trading volumes if more traders start allocating capital to crypto futures. The challenge lies in the regulatory ambiguity and tax implications surrounding crypto F&Os.
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Hong Kong eyes crypto derivatives, margin lending in digital asset push
Economic Times
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5m ago
Medial
Hong Kong is exploring the approval of cryptocurrency derivatives and margin lending for specific investors, as part of its push to become a regional digital assets hub. The Securities and Futures Commission's chief executive, Julia Leung, highlighted the initiative at the Consensus Hong Kong 2025 conference. Hong Kong has issued nine digital asset trading platform licenses, with more applications pending, and is advancing stable coin regulation. The initiative follows mainland China's crypto transaction ban, with similar efforts seen in Singapore and Dubai.
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India's crypto firm CoinSwitch announces umbrella brand PeepalCo
IndianStartupNews
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1y ago
Medial
Indian cryptocurrency exchange CoinSwitch has revealed the launch of PeepalCo, an umbrella brand that will expand its operations into the wealthtech sector. PeepalCo will include various business segments, including the core crypto retail app CoinSwitch, the advanced trading platform CoinSwitch PRO, and a forthcoming platform for new investment classes. The restructuring aims to ensure agility and innovation while adhering to compliance and regulatory standards. Backed by prominent investors, PeepalCo aims to serve 19 million Indians with its highly-regulated investment products, such as fixed deposits, bonds, ETFs, stocks, and mutual funds.
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Indian Cryptocurrency Market Sees Resurgence On Bitcoin’s All-time High Rally
Inc42
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1y ago
Medial
The demand for cryptocurrencies has surged in India, with trading volumes on major exchanges increasing significantly. Bitcoin reached all-time highs of $72,000 and $73,000, attracting new investors. Indian crypto platforms are offering incentives to attract new users, and homegrown platform Mudrex has launched Bitcoin spot ETFs for Indian investors. CoinSwitch claimed to have become the first Indian exchange to surpass 2 million users, while CoinDCX and WazirX also noted significant growth in trading volumes. However, industry leaders are calling for balanced regulation to control outgoing crypto transactions.
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Delta Exchange India: Fastest Growing Crypto F&O Exchange
VCCircle
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1y ago
Medial
Delta Exchange India is the fastest-growing crypto futures and options exchange in the country. It is leading the way in grassroots adoption of cryptocurrencies in India, as highlighted by its trading volumes. Crypto futures and options allow traders to speculate on price movements and hedge against risks. Delta Exchange India offers INR-settled futures and options on major cryptos, with convenient INR deposits and withdrawals. The platform is tailored to the needs of Indian traders and provides features like small lot sizes, flexible expiries, and efficient margining. Getting started is easy, and the platform is user-friendly.
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Is The Indian Crypto Community Coming Of Age?
Inc42
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1y ago
Medial
Bitcoin's position on Indian exchanges has weakened, and it is currently trading at the second or third spot. CoinSwitch has become the largest crypto exchange in India, while ZebPay and WazirX have fallen to fourth and second places, respectively. Indian exchanges are now moving from recovery to a growth phase after a decline in 2022. Bitcoin saw a significant rally in March 2024, reaching over $73K and marking a 300% increase from November 2022. The Indian crypto market has shown resilience and is expected to continue growing despite regulatory challenges.
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Wild weather is roiling electricity prices. This startup is looking to help.
Livemint
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1y ago
Medial
Startup ElectronX has raised $15 million in a seed round led by Innovation Endeavors, the venture-capital firm of former Google CEO Eric Schmidt. The Chicago-based company aims to build a marketplace where companies can protect themselves against price volatility associated with intermittent wind and solar power, as well as extreme weather events. ElectronX plans to run a futures exchange for electricity futures contracts and is applying for a license from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. The company's launch may take months as it needs regulatory approval for its exchange and clearinghouse.
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