Madras High Court Recognises Cryptocurrency as Property, Boosts Investor Rights
Chennai | November 2025In a landmark development for India’s digital asset ecosystem, the Madras High Court has recognised cryptocurrency as “property”, granting investors enforceable ownership rights and placing fiduciary obligations on exchanges such as WazirX. The interim order, while case-specific, is expected to set a wider precedent by shifting the legal perception of crypto assets…