Firoz Rahman

16/10/2025

Happy World Food Day! 🌍 On this day, we reflect on the importance of sustainable food systems.
​At HRDS INDIA, we believe that true food security begins with self-reliance and empowering local communities. Through initiatives like our Karshaka Programme, we're helping tribal families cultivate land, secure their livelihoods, and ensure access to better nutrition for generations to come.
​Let's work for a future where every community can grow their own better food.
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13/10/2025

BWA Chairperson Dilip Chenoy recently participated in a panel discussion at the Solana Apex Summit in Mumbai on 6 October, titled “India’s Digital Assets Moment: Missed, delayed, or just in time?”

He briefed the participants about the current compliances and guidelines that the sector has to follow alongwith the initiatives and guidelines of BWA on consumer protection, token listing, fair trading, cybersecurity guidelines.

His co-panellists included:
Dr. PV Ramesh (Doctor & Lawyer, Former IAS Officer & Ex-UN)
Pramod Rao (Former Executive Director, SEBI)
Raj Mukherjee (CEO, Bodin Advisory)
Moderator: Abhishek Sankritik (Finternet Labs)

07/10/2025

"We are happy to share that our member CoinDCX has released a report tited ""Advancing Regulation: A Compilation of Latest Research and Policy Papers by Standard-Setting Bodies"""" last week. Crypto asset landscape has been evolving rapidly and Standard Setting Bodies across the world are laying out roadmaps and policies as the industry paces up.

Key highlights from the report are :
🔹 Cross-border crypto flows and their policy implications
🔹 G20 crypto-asset implementation roadmap progress
🔹 Tokenization's impact on financial market efficiency
🔹 Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) development trends
🔹 Stablecoin regulations across emerging markets
🔹 Enhanced investor protection frameworks

At BWA, we continue to engage actively with regulators and stakeholders, emphasizing the importance of balanced, innovation-friendly policies that ensure consumer protection and compliance.

Read more at: https://coindcx.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Advancing-Regulation.pdf.

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04/10/2025

🕊️ “Awareness during meditation is easy — awareness in every moment is the real.” – AtmaNambi
True spirituality begins when meditation extends beyond the cushion — into every breath, every action, every moment. 🌿

29/09/2025

Experts Welcome India’s CARF Move, Predict Greater Transparency and Trust in Crypto Market.

12/09/2025

BIS Survey: CBDC and Crypto Work Advancing in Tandem

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has published results from its 2024 global survey, covering 93 central banks representing 94% of global GDP. The findings highlight the rapid evolution of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), stablecoins, and tokenisation.

Key insights:
- 91% of central banks are engaged in CBDC work, with wholesale CBDCs generally more advanced than retail.
- Motivations differ: retail CBDCs are often driven by financial inclusion and domestic payment efficiency, while wholesale CBDCs focus on cross-border settlement and tokenised asset integration.
- Stablecoins remain limited for everyday payments in most jurisdictions, but see wider use for remittances and cross-border flows in emerging markets.
- Regulation is catching up: by end-2024, two-thirds of jurisdictions had enacted or were developing bespoke frameworks for crypto and stablecoins.
- Asset tokenisation is moving mainstream, nearly half of surveyed jurisdictions are experimenting, with live issuance most common in bond markets.

The results suggest that CBDC exploration, stablecoin regulation, and tokenisation are no longer isolated tracks, they are converging as central banks, regulators, and private markets reshape the future of money and settlement systems.



Source: https://www.bis.org/publ/bppdf/bispap159.pdf

14/08/2025

It is encouraging to see our members CoinSwitch and Trilegal come together to launch Block by Block – a national paper presentation competition aimed at shaping the future of Virtual Digital Asset (VDA) regulations in India.

At Bharat Web3 Association, we believe that inclusive policymaking starts with open dialogue and diverse participation. Competitions like Block by Block ensure that young voices are part of the conversation, bringing bold ideas to the table.

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13/08/2025

08/08/2025

One week ago, we marked a key milestone with the Crypto S.A.F.E conference, concluding a national initiative to advance consumer awareness and digital safety in India’s Web3 and Virtual Digital Assets ecosystem. The event brought together regulators, industry leaders, and experts for valuable discussions on consumer protection and collaboration to build a secure and transparent digital finance landscape. Together, we continue to drive progress towards a safer Web3 future.

06/08/2025

We’re proud to share that “Securing the Future of Web3” — the culmination event of Bharat Web3 Association’s Crypto SAFE Campaign** — received wide coverage from leading media outlets, including [Digital Newswire](https://digitalnewswire.in/business/policymakers-back-bwa-conference/).

The event marked a significant milestone in our efforts to advance conversations around **crypto safety, regulatory clarity, and consumer awareness**. With participation from senior government officials, policy experts, and industry leaders, it showcased the growing alignment between innovation and regulation in India’s Web3 journey.

Grateful to all our speakers, partners, and the wider ecosystem for their continued support in shaping a secure and inclusive digital asset future.