Founder and editor
Hritik Verma
Hritik Verma (ethtik.eth) founded Indefi and edits its news and guides. He has worked in crypto and DeFi for more than five years: as content lead at One Click Labs, as editor of The Capital, a crypto publication on Medium, and earlier as head of digital marketing at Coinlog Tech. He holds certificates in decentralized finance (Duke University), fintech (University of Pennsylvania) and blockchain (University at Buffalo), and an MA in psychology.
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CERT-In warns AI-assisted hackers are stealing crypto exchange wallet keys
Updated Nov 2026
Crypto this week: Bitcoin slides as midterm rally fades (6 Nov 2026)
Updated Nov 2026
Bitcoin ETF flows in November 2026: outflows return, what it means
Updated Nov 2026
US midterms 2026: what a Democratic Congress means for crypto
Updated Nov 2026
Binance reopens withdrawals after $6.3B hack: what to do now
Updated Nov 2026
Bitcoin or gold this Diwali? How they compare in India
Updated Nov 2026
Binance's $6.3 billion hack: what Indian users should know
Updated Oct 2026
ED probes crypto cross-border transfers: what the FEMA searches mean
Updated Oct 2026
2FA for crypto: protect your exchange, email and SIM
Updated Oct 2026
CoinDCX's $16 million loss: what happened and what to do
Updated Oct 2026
NFTs explained in 2026: what they are and what's left of the hype
Updated Oct 2026
Crypto phishing and fake apps: how to spot them before you lose funds
Updated Oct 2026
Liquid staking explained: stETH, rETH and how it works
Updated Oct 2026
Crypto vs gold vs stocks for Indians: risk, tax and access compared
Updated Oct 2026
How to read a crypto price chart: a beginner's guide
Updated Oct 2026
Memecoins explained: why they exist and why most go to zero
Updated Oct 2026
WazirX recovery tokens explained: what users should know
Updated Oct 2026
Is wrapping, bridging or liquid staking taxable in India?
Updated Oct 2026
Layer 2s explained: Base, Arbitrum, Optimism and why fees are lower
Updated Oct 2026
What moves crypto prices? The main drivers explained
Updated Sept 2026
Bitcoin halving explained: what it is and why it matters
Updated Sept 2026
How to withdraw crypto to your Indian bank account
Updated Sept 2026
How to check and revoke token approvals on your wallet
Updated Sept 2026
How to set up a safe wallet for airdrop farming
Updated Sept 2026
How to read a block explorer: Etherscan, Solscan and Tronscan
Updated Sept 2026
Airdrop points programs explained: how they work and the catch
Updated Sept 2026
DeFi risks checklist: 10 things to check before you deposit
Updated Sept 2026
What is a self-custody wallet, and do you need one?
Updated Sept 2026
Crypto networks explained: ERC-20, TRC-20, BEP-20, Solana and more
Updated Sept 2026
Uniswap, Aave and Lido explained in plain English
Updated Sept 2026
USDT vs USDC vs DAI: stablecoins compared for Indian users
Updated Sept 2026
How to bridge crypto to Base or Arbitrum safely
Updated Sept 2026
What is DeFi? Decentralised finance explained for Indians
Updated Aug 2026
How to make your first DEX swap safely (Uniswap, Jupiter)
Updated Aug 2026
How to move USDC or USDT from an Indian exchange to your wallet
Updated Aug 2026
USDT in India: buying, selling, the INR premium and tax
Updated Aug 2026
How to set up a Ledger hardware wallet in India
Updated Aug 2026
Phantom wallet guide: using Solana safely from India
Updated Aug 2026
Lost money on crypto? How to get your TDS refund
Updated Aug 2026
How to set up MetaMask safely: a guide for Indian beginners
Updated Aug 2026
Can Indians buy Bitcoin ETFs? LRS, TCS and tax explained
Updated Aug 2026
Staking and DeFi income tax in India
Updated Aug 2026
Paid in crypto or USDT as a freelancer in India: tax and rules
Updated Aug 2026
Crypto tax for NRIs and returning NRIs: what applies in India
Updated Aug 2026
How to fill Schedule VDA in your ITR, step by step
Updated Aug 2026
Crypto SIP in India: how a monthly crypto plan works and its tax
Updated Jul 2026
Crypto inheritance in India: how your family can access your crypto
Updated Jul 2026
Crypto wallet security checklist for Indian users
Updated Jul 2026
Pi Network in India: can you sell Pi, and is it safe?
Updated Jul 2026
Scammed in crypto? What to do in the first hour in India
Updated Jul 2026
Buying crypto P2P? How to deduct the 1% TDS yourself
Updated Jul 2026
The crypto scams targeting Indians in 2026 and how to spot them
Updated Jul 2026
P2P crypto and frozen bank accounts: how to avoid it
Updated Jul 2026
ITR-2 or ITR-3 for crypto: which form do you need?
Updated Jul 2026
Is crypto legal in India in 2026?
Updated Jul 2026
India crypto regulation in 2026: where things stand
Updated Jul 2026
Best crypto exchange in India? How to choose in 2026
Updated Aug 2026
How to buy Bitcoin in India with UPI: a beginner's guide
Updated Jul 2026
How crypto airdrops work, and how to spot the scams
Updated Jul 2026
Crypto on foreign exchanges: Schedule FA and your ITR
Updated Jun 2026
How to check if a crypto exchange is FIU-registered
Updated Jun 2026
1% TDS on crypto explained, and how to get it back
Updated Nov 2026
Got an income tax notice for crypto? What to do
Updated Jun 2026
12 crypto tax myths in India, busted
Updated Jun 2026
Crypto tax in India 2026: the complete guide
Updated Nov 2026
How to report a crypto swap in Schedule VDA
Updated Jun 2026
Crypto losses in India: why you can't set them off
Updated Nov 2026
Gifting crypto in India: tax rules for giver and receiver
Updated May 2026
Crypto futures and options tax in India explained
Updated May 2026
How to calculate crypto cost basis in India (FIFO)
Updated May 2026
AIS, 26AS and your crypto tax report don't match?
Updated May 2026
Are crypto airdrops taxable in India?
Updated May 2026
Crypto under the Income-tax Act 2025: new sections
Updated Nov 2026
Budget 2026 crypto penalties: what ₹200 a day means
Updated Feb 2026