Coinbase Return to India Boosts Regulation and Market Expansion

Coinbase return to India has been officially confirmed by the exchange, marking a key milestone for the nation’s crypto ecosystem. Known for most secured and regulated exchanges globally, Coinbase’s comeback strengthens India’s rapidly growing digital asset market.

Source: Coinbase

Part of the Global Line-Up

With its rejoining in the Indian market, the platform joined the forces with other big names such as Binance, KuCoin and Bybit, who have already collaborated with Indian regulations earlier this year. These exchanges collectively are triggering the way for a more regulated and dynamic trading environment for millions of users of the nation.

Why Platforms Still Want to Come Back

Although people admire-crypto, India is not that friendly with it. The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) recently shut down 25 offshore exchanges for not registering under anti–money laundering regulations. The state also charges stricter taxation rules, a 30% flat tax on gains and 1% TDS on each transaction.

Then, why are they still choosing it? Well answer is easy, India’s massive crypto adoption, it recently ranked #1 country in the world for crypto adoption, and highest populations with leading in crypto-retail, DeFi, and institution activity, making it a profitable hub in the eye of the giants.

By becoming registered with the FIU and paying charges, these exchanges can legally tap into millions of users and earn multiples of what they are spending.

Source: Chainanalysis

India's Crypto Landscape Is Changing

Millions of Indians continued to trade throughout the prohibitions, so the market was too large to be ignored. By seeing the craze, the country is also changing its crypto-landscape.

The government is developing more transparent regulations with proposals such as the COINS Act, and embracing AI, blockchain, and IoT in governance for enhanced transparency.

While that is happening, the environment is expanding rapidly:

• Startups are rolling out Web3 products.

• Institutions are investigating blockchain for finance.

• Local payment integrations are making INR deposits easier.

With more robust regulations and increasing innovation, India is emerging as a leading global crypto hub, drawing in both consumers and major global exchanges.