Coinbase APAC MD John O’Loghlen joins Divya Mistry, Senior Editor at The Crypto Times, to discuss Coinbase’s India comeback, crypto regulations, and long-term roadmap.
Coinbase has officially re-entered India with direct INR deposits and withdrawals, spot trading, perpetual futures, FIU registration, and a renewed focus on Indian users, developers, and institutions.
In this exclusive interview, John discusses:
✅ Why Coinbase returned to India after its 2022 exit
✅ Direct INR rails and FIU registration
✅ India’s crypto regulations and policy discussions
✅ The impact of the 30% crypto tax and 1% TDS
✅ Coinbase’s hiring plans and Country Director search
✅ Base blockchain and India’s growing developer ecosystem
✅ Stablecoins, CBDCs, and APAC crypto trends
✅ Prediction markets and regulatory challenges
✅ AI integration at Coinbase
✅ Crypto crime, compliance, and law enforcement cooperation
✅ Coinbase’s long-term vision for India