Practical guides to crypto and global assets for India

Crypto, US Stocks and Gold — Explained for India.

From your first ₹100 to understanding India's crypto tax rules, we explain how crypto, US stocks, ETFs and gold work — what they cost, how you can access them, and what you actually own.

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30% tax rate on VDA income
1% TDS may apply to qualifying transfers
₹100+ some platforms allow small starting amounts
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New to crypto? Begin here.

The essentials, in plain English, written for readers in India.

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Crypto Basics

What Bitcoin is, how blockchains work, and the terms every beginner in India should understand.

Beginner Roadmap

Learn the basics, understand exchanges and wallets, then practise with a small amount.

Common Questions

Is crypto legal in India? How do taxes work? How much do you need to start?

Exchange Guides

Understand and compare crypto exchanges in India

Compare commonly used platforms in India by fees, INR access, withdrawals, custody and tax handling.

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Binance in India

Account access, KYC, trading, INR routes, crypto withdrawals and fees for users in India.

CoinDCX

INR access, trading, withdrawals, fees and tax-related account features.

CoinSwitch

A beginner-focused platform guide covering INR access, fees, supported assets and limitations.

Exchange Comparisons

Binance vs CoinDCX vs CoinSwitch — INR access, fees, withdrawals and TDS handling side by side.

KYC & Account

PAN, identity checks and the KYC requirements commonly used by crypto platforms in India.

Fees & Withdrawals

Trading fees, spreads, crypto withdrawal costs and getting INR back to your bank account.

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INR accessHow money enters and leaves the platform
Trading costFees are only part of the total cost
Crypto withdrawalsWhether assets can move to your own wallet
TDS handlingWho deducts and reports tax
CustodyWho controls the assets
Product accessSpot, stablecoins and other services vary
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Crypto

Understand the assets themselves.

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Bitcoin

How Bitcoin works, why it was created and how it differs from other crypto assets.

Ethereum

A smart-contract network used across DeFi, tokens and blockchain applications.

Stablecoins

USDT and USDC — how they work, what backs them and the risks Indian users should understand.

Blockchain Basics

The ledger that powers it all, explained without the jargon.

Assets & RWA

Beyond crypto: stocks, gold, and tokenised assets.

Where traditional investing meets the blockchain — and what you actually own in each.

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US Stocks & ETFs

Ways Indian investors can access US stocks and ETFs — including costs, ownership and exit options.

Tokenised Stocks

A token may track the same stock price without giving you the same ownership rights.

Gold

Gold ETF vs digital gold vs PAXG/XAUT — what do you actually own?

Tokenised Assets

How real-world assets can be represented on-chain — and what Indian readers should check before using them.

Wallets & Safety

Keep your funds safe.

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Wallet Basics

Hot vs cold wallets and where your crypto actually lives.

Transfers

How to send, receive and withdraw crypto while reducing avoidable mistakes.

Account Security

2FA, phishing, and keeping your exchange account locked down.

Scam Prevention

The scams targeting Indian crypto users — and how to spot them.