CoinDCX co-founder Sumit Gupta said the crypto sector is likely to see stronger growth in 2026 as regulatory clarity improves in the US and new blockchain-based products are launched. He said 2025 was volatile for the industry and that Indian crypto firms are hoping for tax relief and clearer rules in the upcoming budget. Gupta also highlighted tokenisation and stablecoins as key themes expected to shape the market next year.Crypto exchange CoinDCX expects 2026 to be a stronger year for the digital asset sector as global regulations move closer to clarity and new products enter the market, according to co-founder Sumit Gupta.
Looking back at 2025, Gupta said the year was marked by sharp market swings and operational challenges for many companies in the sector.
He added that CoinDCX has built new products that are scheduled to be launched in the first quarter of 2026 and that upcoming regulations in the US, including the proposed Clarity Act, could support wider adoption.
Gupta said the crypto industry in India is looking to the upcoming Union Budget for possible changes in taxation and regulatory treatment.
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He said companies are seeking relief on tax rates and better parity between domestic and offshore crypto platforms.
“We are hoping that at least some relaxation will come on the taxation side,” he said, adding that the sector has had limited policy support since taxes were introduced in 2022.
Gupta said regulatory developments in the US are likely to continue influencing global crypto markets.
He said founders and industry leaders in the US expect further momentum next year due to regulatory clarity, institutional participation and new financial products.
“Tokenisation is a big theme,” he said, pointing to the growing use of stablecoins and blockchain-based assets.
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He added that adoption of stablecoins and crypto is expected to rise in 2026, not only in the US but in other markets as well.
Gupta said financial markets are gradually moving on-chain, allowing assets to trade 24 hours a day using blockchain technology.
He said tokenisation of real-world assets is making products more transparent, lower in cost and easier to access.
CoinDCX is testing new offerings linked to these trends and plans to share details once products are ready for launch, he added.
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