Starlink and Coinbase Move Closer to India Market Entry with Major Partnerships

SpaceX's Starlink partners with Airtel and Jio, while Coinbase secures regulatory approval for crypto trading in India.

Starlink has signed agreements with India's top telecom providers, Airtel and Jio, to expand satellite internet services in the country, pending regulatory approval.
The partnerships aim to leverage Airtel and Jio's retail and enterprise networks to bring high-speed broadband to remote areas and enhance existing telecom offerings.
India's government is reportedly motivated by geopolitical considerations, including countering China's satellite internet initiatives and fostering ties with the U.S. under Elon Musk's influence in the Trump administration.
Coinbase has obtained approval from India's Financial Intelligence Unit to resume cryptocurrency trading, marking a significant shift in India's regulatory stance on crypto after years of uncertainty.
These developments reflect broader political and economic dynamics between India and the U.S., with potential implications for trade negotiations and technology collaboration.