01/07/2026
Under the FCRA Amendment Rules 2026, cryptocurrency donations are classified as "foreign contributions" if the value exceeds ₹10,000 . To legally accept crypto, NGOs must ensure absolute donor traceability, receive Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) prior approval, and immediately convert digital assets into fiat in a designated SBI account.
📍Any Virtual Digital Asset (VDA)—such as Bitcoin or stablecoins—valued at over ₹10,000 must strictly adhere to FCRA reporting protocols.
📍NGOs cannot hold cryptocurrencies as speculative assets. Crypto donations must be routed through licensed exchanges for immediate conversion and deposited into a designated FCRA bank account at the State Bank of India (SBI).
📍Because crypto transactions are ledger-based, organizations must maintain strict blockchain traceability to prove the ultimate origin of the funds, complying with anti-money laundering (AML) laws.
📍Funds must be accounted for against market volatility and strictly used within the stipulated timeframe for pre-approved purposes and geographic regions.
📍To contact the OZG Digital for direct assistance with FCRA compliance, registrations, or cryptocurrency donations, use verified touchpoints:
OZG FCRA Helpdesk
Email: ✉️ [email protected]
WhatsApp # 91-98-1141-5831
Quick Help Website 🌎 helpdesk.fcra.in
📍FCRA Webinars & Training
Email: ✉️ [email protected]
