India-based think tanks will advocate for Bitcoin as a strategic tool to secure India’s economic future.
New Delhi [August 18, 2025] – A new think tank, the Bitcoin Policy Institute of India (BPI
India), announced its official launch on Independence Day. The organization is dedicated to
providing data-driven research and education to policymakers, regulators, and the public to foster
a clear, innovation-friendly policy framework for Bitcoin.
Choosing August 15th for its launch, BPI India underscores its core message: that in the 21st
century, true national sovereignty must include financial sovereignty. The institute will champion
Bitcoin as a powerful tool to achieve this, offering India a path to hedge against geopolitical risk,
reduce transaction costs, and turn its abundant energy resources into a strategic monetary asset.
“Just as our freedom fighters secured our political independence, this generation has the opportunity
to secure our financial sovereignty on a global, open monetary standard,” said Mithilesh Kumar
Jha, Founding Fellow at BPI India. “Our mission is to ensure India doesn’t just participate in this
new financial paradigm, but leads it. We are not just advocating for technology, but for a stronger,
more atmanirbhar, a self-reliant India.”
A Focused Strategy for National Adoption
BPI India will address the critical need for clear policy in a domain often marked by
misinformation and regulatory ambiguity. The institute’s work is structured around five
strategic pillars:
- The Sovereign Mining Initiative: Creating a playbook for states to convert renewable
energy into a strategic asset. - Policy Advocacy & Research: Serving as a credible, data-driven resource for
government bodies. - The Strategic Reserve Initiative: Building the case for Bitcoin as a national and
corporate treasury asset. - Education & Self-Sovereignty: Demystifying Bitcoin for the public and promoting
financial literacy. - Enabling Commerce & Payments: Accelerating Bitcoin’s use for low-cost, global
transactions.
“Our goal is to work with policymakers to bring greater clarity to the Bitcoin ecosystem. A
predictable regulatory framework is the key to unlocking India’s full potential for innovation
while ensuring consumer protection.
“Our initial focus will be on demonstrating how a clear policy on sustainable Bitcoin mining can be
a net positive for India’s energy grid and create sovereign wealth, much like the successful model
seen in Bhutan,” stated Avi Burra, Founding Member at BPI India.
“Having been at the forefront of India’s Bitcoin journey since 2013, we’ve witnessed the incredible
resilience and potential of this technology firsthand,” said Harish BV, Co-Founder & COO of
Unocoin. “The launch of BPI India marks a pivotal moment of maturity for our ecosystem. A
dedicated think tank providing clear, data-driven research is precisely what’s needed to help
policymakers craft the stable, forward-looking framework that will allow India to finally harness
Bitcoin’s full potential.”
While the vision is comprehensive, BPI India’s initial 2025 roadmap is highly focused. The
institute will kick off its work by publishing a white paper on state-level mining opportunities,
initiating educational briefings with policymakers, and launching a “CFO’s Playbook” to guide
Indian corporations on adopting Bitcoin as a treasury asset.
“An institution like BPI India is not just welcome, it’s necessary,” said Shreyan Joshi, Education and
Events Coordinator at Bitshala, a leading Bitcoin education hub in India for training the next
generation of open source developers and designers. “The global financial landscape is changing, and
having a dedicated body to produce rigorous, India-focused research on this emerging asset class will
be invaluable for both our public and private sectors to make informed decisions.”
BPI India joins a growing global network of organizations advocating for sensible Bitcoin
policy.
“We are thrilled to welcome Bitcoin Policy Institute of India into the global conversation,” said Izzy,
CEO of Amber, the parent company of AmberApp and AmberWallet, and Founder of TimeChain
Technologies. “India’s scale, technological prowess, and demographic dividend make its role in the
future of money profoundly important. The work BPI is doing is crucial. The world will be watching.”
About BPI India
The Bitcoin Policy Institute of India is an independent think tank dedicated to researching the
policy and societal implications of Bitcoin. Through data-driven analysis and education, BPI
India aims to help policymakers, corporations, and the
public navigate the opportunities and challenges of this emerging financial technology
to secure a prosperous and sovereign future for India. For more information, visit
www.bitcoinpolicy.in