Coinbase Reopens App Registrations in India After Two-Year Pause
On Dec. 7, 2025, Coinbase reopened its mobile app for new user registrations in India after more than two years offline, restoring direct retail access to its platform for Indian customers. The move reverses a long pause that had left many prospective users unable to sign up through the app, and it marks a notable return to one of the world’s largest potential crypto markets.
The reopening matters because India represents a significant user base and revenue opportunity for global exchanges, and renewed access could accelerate competition with local and international platforms. While this step signals Coinbase’s intent to re-engage Indian users, the broader regulatory and payments environment in India remains a key variable to watch; product availability, KYC processes and fiat on-ramps will determine how quickly the market impact materializes.