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WazirX Case Leads to Landmark Indian Ruling: Crypto Now Recognized as 'Property' Under Law
Yahoo Finance·2025-10-27 20:02

India’s Madras High Court has ruled that cryptocurrency qualifies as “property,” giving investors new legal rights over frozen or disputed holdings. | Credit: Getty Images. Key Takeaways The Madras High Court has ruled that cryptocurrencies qualify as “property” under Indian law. The judgment stems from a dispute over WazirX’s offshore restructuring after its 2024 hack. The decision allows investors to seek legal remedies for frozen or disputed crypto holdings. In a ruling that could reshape Indi ...