India Blockchain Month 2025: Regulatory Clarity Tops Agenda in Delhi

TheCryptoTimesPublicado em 2025-09-25Última atualização em 2025-09-25

India Blockchain Month (INBM) 2025 has officially commenced, transforming the nation’s capital into a global hub for Web3 innovation this week. The event, now in its second year, brings together thousands of developers, founders, investors, and policymakers for a series of high-profile gatherings aimed at accelerating the country’s position in the global digital asset economy.

The main events, organized by BlockOn Ventures and Web3preneur, are taking place on September 25 and 26, 2025, at the JW Marriott and Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels in Aerocity, New Delhi. The festival’s timing is strategic, running parallel to the highly anticipated ETHGlobal Delhi Week, creating a concentrated nexus of talent and capital.

A Packed Agenda: From AI and RWAs to Regulation

The two-day summit features a dense agenda with eight flagship events, each targeting a critical vertical within the Web3 space. Key themes include the convergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) with blockchain, the tokenization of Real-World Assets (RWAs), and dedicated forums for venture capital and startup-founder networking.

A significant focus of the event is the “Regulatory Roundtable,” which will bring together policymakers and industry experts to discuss the future of digital asset oversight in India.

The speaker lineup features some of the most influential voices in the Indian blockchain ecosystem, including Dilip Chenoy, Chairman of the Bharat Web3 Association; Raj Kapoor, Founder of the India Blockchain Alliance; and Prasanna Lohar, Founder of the India Blockchain Forum. They will be joined by ecosystem leaders from major protocols like Avalanche and Arbitrum.

A Push for Clarity Amidst A Crypto Crossroads

India Blockchain Month comes at a pivotal moment for the nation’s digital asset industry. India is consistently ranked as one of the world’s largest and most active markets for grassroots crypto adoption, with a user base estimated to be in the tens of millions. However, the industry has long operated in a complex regulatory environment, marked by high taxation and a prolonged wait for a comprehensive legal framework.

Events like INBM are therefore more than just conferences; they are a powerful statement to policymakers. By showcasing the depth of innovation, the scale of the developer community, and the interest from global investors, the organizers aim to make a strong case for a pro-innovation regulatory framework.

The discussions held this week, particularly in the regulatory roundtable, will be closely watched as they are expected to help shape the dialogue around the country’s upcoming Digital Asset Basic Act.

Also Read: India Makes Cybersecurity Audits Mandatory for Crypto Firms

A Community-Driven Movement

According to the organizers, the event is supported by a coalition of over 250 partners, including more than 100 Web3 communities and 100 media outlets, reinforcing its community-driven ethos. The goal is to present a unified voice for “Bharat’s” decentralized future.

The Crypto Times is a media partner for India Blockchain Month 2025. For the full agenda and registration details, please visit the official event website.

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