Coinbase Invests in India’s CoinDCX: Are ETFs Coming Next?

The post Coinbase Invests in India’s CoinDCX: Are ETFs Coming Next? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

Coinbase, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, has announced a strategic investment in India’s top cryptocurrency exchange CoinDCX, valuing it at $2.45 billion. This is Coinbase’s largest investment in India so far.

What’s even more exciting is that Coinbase may soon bring regulated crypto products like ETFs to the Indian market, opening new opportunities for investors.

Coinbase Backs CoinDCX at $2.45B Valuation

On 15 Oct, through a blog post , Coinbase announced a new investment in CoinDCX, valuing the Indian exchange at $2.45 billion. Meanwhile, this partnership isn’t new, Coinbase has been backing CoinDCX since 2020.

In 2022, it took part in a $135 million funding round that valued the company at $2.15 billion. Since then, CoinDCX has grown rapidly, now serving over 20 million users with $141 million in yearly revenue and $1.2 billion in assets under custody.

The deal still needs regulatory approvals in India, where rules and taxes, like a flat 30% crypto profit tax and a 1% transaction levy, have made the market tricky for global firms.

Despite these hurdles, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong says that Coinbase believes India’s huge and growing internet user base makes the country a key place to be.

“There’s rapid tech adoption in India and the Middle East, and already 100M+ crypto holders. We are excited to do more in these markets and help to keep accelerating adoption. Coinbase is going global.”

CoinDCX Founders Call It a Vote of Trust in India

The investment comes months after CoinDCX handled a $44.2 million hack in July using its own reserves, while denying acquisition rumors.

Co-founders Sumit Gupta and Neeraj Khandelwal called Coinbase’s move a strong vote of trust in India’s improving crypto regulations. They said CoinDCX will stay focused on transparency, innovation, and user education, aiming to build safe and trusted crypto solutions for both Indian and global users.

Coinbase May Soon Introduce Crypto ETFs

What makes this move even more interesting is the timing. The investment comes amid growing speculation that Coinbase may soon introduce crypto ETFs in India. With global regulators, including the US SEC, approving crypto-backed ETFs, interest in regulated digital assets is rising fast.

As global interest rises and India’s regulatory talks gain pace, experts believe the next wave of ETF launches could mark a turning point for India’s crypto.