India’s crypto industry has been weighed down by a 30% flat tax, a 1% TDS on every trade, and a ban on offsetting losses. The result? Talent and capital moving abroad, with Dubai emerging as the new hub.

But now, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) is asking tough questions: Should TDS be lowered? Should losses be offset like in stocks? Who should regulate crypto - RBI, SEBI, or a new body?

In this episode of Block Recap, we break down what’s on the table, why global trends matter, and what India’s first industry-led model law, the COINS Act 2025, could mean for the future of crypto in India.

🎧 Available on Spotify, YouTube, and Apple Podcasts.

Every crypto transaction you make is public. Your wallet balance, transfer amounts, transaction history - it's all there for anyone to see. But what if it didn't have to be that way?

Today, we explore confidential transfers, the game-changing technology that's bringing true privacy to digital money. From billion-dollar institutional deals to everyday payments, find out how zero-knowledge proofs are reshaping finance and why regulators are both excited and terrified.

The e-Rupee is not UPI 2.0. It’s India’s official digital currency - programmable, traceable, and possibly transformational.

In this Block Recap, we unpack:

• What exactly is the e-Rupee?
• How it’s different from crypto, stablecoins, or even UPI
• Why it could reshape welfare, remittances, and compliance
• And the big questions on privacy, control, and crypto regulation

From carbon-credit subsidies to cross-border payments, this is not just policy—it’s code shaping cash.

If you’re in crypto, fintech, or just wondering what RBI is building behind the scenes - this one’s for you.