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India's enduring love for gold spans centuries, evolving from tradition to modern investment. Women hold vast reserves, and the market is set for significant growth. Digital gold and ETFs are gaining traction alongside traditional jewellery. Gold remains a symbol of prosperity, security, and auspiciousness for Indians across generations.

The important detail, of course, is that this was not just whiskey. It was Kash Patel whiskey, or at least whiskey transformed into a Kash Patel object, reportedly engraved with “Kash Patel FBI Director”, an FBI-style shield, an eagle, his signature and the number 9, presumably a reference to his place in the line of FBI directors.

AI tokens are driving crypto conversations as AlphaPepe gains traction in its presale, crossing 3,000 AI DEX demo users and raising over $1.14 million. With Stage 15 live and a Q2 listing window approaching, the project combines meme coin appeal with real product utility and strong community growth.

DLive, a blockchain-based streaming platform, has officially shut down after eight years. The company confirmed immediate closure on April 7, 2026. Users must withdraw coins, cancel subscriptions, and save content. Despite early support from Felix Kjellberg, the platform struggled against Twitch, YouTube, and Kick, while also facing controversy and low adoption of its crypto-based system.

Delhi has the highest crypto adoption in India, measured in terms of value invested, followed by Bangalore, Hyderabad, according to the annual investor report by CoinSwitch, one of India’s largest crypto investing platform.

Cryptocurrency trading is booming in smaller Indian cities, attracting investors under 35. Meme coins like Dogecoin and SHIB are gaining popularity despite high taxes. Global crypto markets surged after pro-crypto US President Trump's election and appointment of Paul Atkins to the SEC, boosting Bitcoin's market cap to $2 trillion.

Crypto ICOs provide early access to innovative cryptocurrency projects. Crypto All-Stars introduces MemeVault for staking meme coins, offering high APYs and aiming for more utility. Similarly, Pepe Unchained focuses on Layer-2 solutions for faster, cheaper transactions in the meme coin market, attracting significant investment and community interest. Both projects emphasize utility and early investor benefits.

High-end Italian fashion giant Gucci has become the first major brand to start accepting payments in the form of the Bored Ape Yacht Club-affiliated ApeCoin (APE).

Largely driven by first time users — despite a lingering regulatory deadlock — 2021 turned out to be one for crypto adoption in semi-urban and rural India.