No proposal to recognise Bitcoin as a currency: FM Sitharaman
3 years ago

No proposal to recognise Bitcoin as a currency: FM Sitharaman

Live Mint  

In a reply to a question asked on Bitcoin in the Parliament on Monday, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that the government has no proposal to recognise Bitcoin as a currency in the country. This comes as the government plans to introduce the Cryptocurrency and Regulation of Official Digital Currency Bill 2021 in the ongoing Winter Session of Parliament. The Bill seeks to ban all but a few private cryptocurrencies to promote underlying technologies while allowing an official digital currency by RBI. Through the cryptocurrency and Regulation of Official Digital Currency Bill, 2021, India is also looking to make a framework for the official digital currency that will be issued by the Reserve Bank of India.

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Governments and banks once mocked Bitcoin. Now they want in on it
3 days, 12 hours ago

Governments and banks once mocked Bitcoin. Now they want in on it

Al Jazeera  

After topping $100,000, Bitcoin supporters see the cryptocurrency soaring even higher. Despite once labelling Bitcoin “a scam”, Trump has emerged as arguably the world’s most powerful advocate for the asset. “There’s now this growing feeling that the 21st century will be the century of Bitcoin.” Keiser spotted Bitcoin’s potential early on and advised people to buy it when its value …

Bitcoin, cryptocurrencies not legal in India
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1 month ago

Bitcoin, cryptocurrencies not legal in India

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Bitcoin and cryptocurrency are in news again after allegations were levelled against Congress's Maharashtra president Nana Patole and NCP 's Supriya Sule of being involved in "illegal bitcoin activities" to fund their poll campaign. - Cryptocurrency has no intrinsic value and is not redeemable for another commodity, such as gold - has no physical form and exists only …

Bengaluru auto driver gains social media fame for accepting cryptocurrency
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Bengaluru auto driver gains social media fame for accepting cryptocurrency

New Indian Express  

In Bengaluru, a city celebrated for its tech-savvy culture, a local auto-rickshaw driver has captured widespread attention by accepting cryptocurrency as payment for rides. His forward-thinking approach was spotlighted in a viral social media post shared on August 18, featuring a photo of the driver standing beside his auto-rickshaw, proudly displaying a sign that reads, “We accept cryptocurrency.” The post …

Crypto currencies have no underlying value, says RBI official
10 months, 1 week ago

Crypto currencies have no underlying value, says RBI official

The Hindu  

Crypto currencies cannot be referred to as "currencies" as they have no underlying value, a central bank official said. "Crypto currencies cannot be called currencies as they don't have any underlying value," P Vasudevan, an executive director at the RBI, said during a panel discussion organised by IIM-Kozhikode here. Ultimately it is a call that the government has to take …

A timeline of crypto regulations: From ‘illegal tender’ to G20’s nod
1 year, 2 months ago

A timeline of crypto regulations: From ‘illegal tender’ to G20’s nod

Live Mint  

Finance ministers of G20 nations have now adopted the synthesis paper released by Financial Stability Board and International Monetary Fund that carries a number of suggestions on regulations of cryptocurrencies. Here is the timeline of regulatory evolution that the digital currencies have undergone: Feb 1, 2018: Then Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, during the Budget Speech, said government did not consider …

Moving towards regulation on Cryptocurrency under India\'s G20 presidency: Nirmala
1 year, 9 months ago

Moving towards regulation on Cryptocurrency under India\'s G20 presidency: Nirmala

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said that the government is progressing towards regulation on Crypto Currency under India's G20 presidency. "Further, in July, the FSB's paper on crypto assets regulation will be tabled so that it could be discussed at the next meeting of the finance ministers and central bank governors," she said. Speaking on the issue, …

G20 exploring cryptocurrency regulation, says India's Finance Minister Sitharaman
1 year, 10 months ago

G20 exploring cryptocurrency regulation, says India's Finance Minister Sitharaman

Firstpost  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government has for several years debated drafting a law to regulate or even ban cryptocurrencies but has not made a final decision The Group of 20 big economies is exploring whether the group could collectively regulate cryptocurrencies, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Saturday. Given the sophisticated technologies involved with these virtual assets, countries must discuss …

Budget 2023: FM Sitharaman's past key budget announcements on banking
1 year, 10 months ago

Budget 2023: FM Sitharaman's past key budget announcements on banking

Hindustan Times  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1 will present the Union Budget for the fiscal year 2023-24. Budget 2019-20 In her first Union Budget as Finance minister, Nirmala Sitharaman announced to re-capitalise Public Sector Banks of ₹70,000 crore to boost credit which was part of previously announced ₹3 lakh crore capital infusion. Budget 2021-22 The budget of 2021-22 proposed setting …

Budget 2023: FM Nirmala Sitharaman must classify cryptocurrencies as asset class rather than speculative instruments
1 year, 10 months ago

Budget 2023: FM Nirmala Sitharaman must classify cryptocurrencies as asset class rather than speculative instruments

Firstpost  

Cryptocurrencies have been gaining momentum worldwide for the past two years, making big headlines. Tax on VDAs The Union Budget of India in 2022 has introduced a system of taxation on virtual digital assets with a 30 percent tax on gains and 1 percent on Tax Deducted at Source. Need for a progressive approach to taxation The crypto industry is …

Digital currency to further bolster digital economy, make payment system more efficient: RBI
1 year, 10 months ago

Digital currency to further bolster digital economy, make payment system more efficient: RBI

India TV News  

RBI Executive Director Ajay Kumar Choudhary on Wednesday the digital currency will further bolster the digital economy, make the payment system more efficient and reduce the cost involved in physical cash management. Central Bank Digital Currency The RBI has already launched pilots of CBDC in wholesale and retail segments last year. He said the key motivation for exploring the issuance …

Digital rupee not the magic bullet Central government is hoping for
1 year, 11 months ago

Digital rupee not the magic bullet Central government is hoping for

The Hindu  

Published : Dec 29, 2022 10:30 IST In recent times, the financial world has been in a state of excitement after the Reserve Bank of India announced the launch of the pilot for a retail digital rupee on December 1. Crypto gamble It is to be noted that with the threat of cryptocurrency, which began with Bitcoin in 2009, now …

Next Financial Crisis Will Come From Private Cryptocurrencies, Says RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das
2 years ago

Next Financial Crisis Will Come From Private Cryptocurrencies, Says RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das

News 18  

RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das on Wednesday said the biggest concern with the private cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum is that they do not have any underlying value, and if they are allowed to grow, the next financial crisis will come from them. If you allow it to grow, the next financial crisis will come from private cryptocurrencies.” Das has in …

How the RBI's digital currency can help economy
2 years ago

How the RBI's digital currency can help economy

Live Mint  

Readers of a certain age group might remember Ramon Bonus Stamps. What's driving FIIs’ bullish bets on Nifty IIT-K student hits record ₹4 cr placement jackpot Story takes a turn for PVR, Inox Leisure after a flop Q2 How young Indian couples budget for their weddings Imagine different currencies competing for dominance in usage without any sovereign backing. That is …

Time is right for a digital rupee
2 years ago

Time is right for a digital rupee

Hindustan Times  

Starting this month, the Reserve Bank of India will begin a pilot project that will put a digital rupee, or e ₹, in the hands of individuals. In simple terms, a CBDC is the closest virtual equivalent of cash with the liability for its value resting directly with the central bank, instead of — as is the case at present …

RBI to launch India’s first digital rupee project: What is a CBDC and how will it work?
2 years, 1 month ago

RBI to launch India’s first digital rupee project: What is a CBDC and how will it work?

Firstpost  

The Reserve Bank of India will roll out the digital rupee for the wholesale segment today as part of its pilot project. The digital rupee will give a big boost to the economy and positively change the banking scenario of the country After months of talks and rumours swirling, the Reserve Bank of India will roll out the digital rupee …

India’s RBI to soon commence pilot project of digital rupee
2 years, 2 months ago

India’s RBI to soon commence pilot project of digital rupee

The Hindu  

The Reserve Bank of India will soon commence limited pilot launches of a central bank-backed digital rupee for specific use cases, it said in a concept paper released on Friday. The RBI has been exploring the pros and cons of a central bank digital currency for some time and is working towards a strategy to implement it in a phased …

RBI to soon launch e-rupee on pilot basis for limited use
2 years, 2 months ago

RBI to soon launch e-rupee on pilot basis for limited use

India TV News  

Digital money : The Reserve Bank on Friday said it will soon commence the pilot launch of the e-rupee for specific use cases as it tests digital currency in India. "As the extent and scope of such pilot launches expand, RBI will continue to communicate about the specific features and benefits of e-rupee, from time to time," the central bank …

CBDC: Nepal To Issue Its Own Digital Currency, Prepares Legal Changes
2 years, 4 months ago

CBDC: Nepal To Issue Its Own Digital Currency, Prepares Legal Changes

ABP News  

Nepal’s central bank, the Nepal Rastra Bank, is preparing to launch its own central bank digital currency soon. Following a study that noted that the introduction of a CBDC is indeed a feasible project, the NRB said it is ready with revisions to the Nepal Rastra Bank Act, 2002, that would allow it to issue a digital variant of its …

Digital Rupee: Why India Is Keen On Introducing A CBDC
2 years, 4 months ago

Digital Rupee: Why India Is Keen On Introducing A CBDC

ABP News  

Earlier this year, India announced plans to have its own central bank digital currency. The RBI has defined CBDC as a “legal tender issued by a central bank in a digital form. It will seem like any other digital payment service to users but since the CBDC will be a direct liability of the central bank, it would be more …

Phased implementation of digital currency for wholesale, retail segments in the works: RBI official
2 years, 5 months ago

Phased implementation of digital currency for wholesale, retail segments in the works: RBI official

The Hindu  

The Reserve Bank of India is in the process of implementing the Central Bank Digital Currency in a phased manner for wholesale and retail segments, an official said on Wednesday. The introduction of CBDC was announced in the Union Budget 2022-23, by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and necessary amendments to the relevant section of the RBI Act, 1934 have been …

Phased implementation of digital currency for wholesale, retail segments at works: RBI official
2 years, 5 months ago

Phased implementation of digital currency for wholesale, retail segments at works: RBI official

India Today  

The Reserve Bank of India is in the process of implementing the Central Bank Digital Currency in a phased manner for the wholesale and retail segments, an official said on Wednesday. The introduction of CBDC was announced in the Union Budget 2022-23, by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and necessary amendments to the relevant section of the RBI Act, 1934 has …

Understanding cryptocurrencies
2 years, 5 months ago

Understanding cryptocurrencies

Hindustan Times  

There is a need for a broader international collaboration before cryptocurrency regulations can be drawn up in India, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman told Parliament this week. In May, an entire currency — known as the Terra/Luna stablecoin pair — and a crypto-based lending platform known as Celsius crashed, wiping out tens of millions of dollars of wealth. Searching with just …

RBI wants govt to prohibit cryptocurrencies: FM Sitharaman
2 years, 5 months ago

RBI wants govt to prohibit cryptocurrencies: FM Sitharaman

India TV News  

Highlights Nirmala Sitharaman said RBI has expressed concerns over cryptocurrencies "They should be prohibited as they can have destabilising effects on monetary and fiscal stability" The RBI mentioned that cryptocurrencies are not a currency Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said the RBI has expressed concerns over cryptocurrencies saying that they should be prohibited as they can have destabilising effects …

Cryptocurrencies clear danger, says RBI Governor
2 years, 5 months ago

Cryptocurrencies clear danger, says RBI Governor

The Hindu  

The government is in the process of finalising a consultation paper on cryptocurrencies after gathering inputs from various stakeholders and institutions. In the foreword to the 25th issue of the Financial Stability Report released on Thursday, Das also said that as the financial system gets increasingly digitalised, cyber risks are growing and need special attention. In the foreword of the …

RBI to adopt graded approach to introduce digital currency
2 years, 6 months ago

RBI to adopt graded approach to introduce digital currency

Firstpost  

The RBI said that it has been exploring the pros and cons of the introduction of Central Bank Digital Currency in India and the appropriate design elements of CBDCs that could be implemented with little, or no disruption are under examination New Delhi: The Reserve Bank of India on Friday said that it is proposing to adopt a graded approach …

Money laundering, terror financing biggest concerns around cryptocurrency, says Nirmala Sitharaman
2 years, 8 months ago

Money laundering, terror financing biggest concerns around cryptocurrency, says Nirmala Sitharaman

India Today  

Casting further doubts on the already-uncertain cryptocurrency market in India, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday, April 18, said the biggest risk around cryptocurrency is its possibility to be used for money laundering and terror financing. Sitharaman said: “The biggest risk for all countries across the board will be the aspect of money laundering and that of such currency …

Cryptocurrency tax, bill in India: What we know so far
2 years, 8 months ago

Cryptocurrency tax, bill in India: What we know so far

India Today  

The cryptocurrency tax and proposed regulation bill have been a topic of discussion among investors and stakeholders in India for sometime. The government on Thursday proposed to tighten the norms for taxation of cryptocurrencies by disallowing the set off of any losses with gains from other virtual digital assets, according to a PTI report. FINANCE BILL, 2022 As per the …

'We See Clear Advantages in a Central Bank Driven Digital Currency': Nirmala Sitharaman
2 years, 9 months ago

'We See Clear Advantages in a Central Bank Driven Digital Currency': Nirmala Sitharaman

News 18  

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said the 'Digital Rupee' is a conscious call taken in consultation with the Reserve Bank of India and the government sees clear advantages in a central bank driven digital currency. "It was a conscious call taken in consultation with the central bank- the Reserve Bank of India….we would like them to design it …

Cryptocurrency to be banned in India? What we know so far
2 years, 10 months ago

Cryptocurrency to be banned in India? What we know so far

India Today  

The question over the legality of cryptocurrencies in India has garnered eyeballs, especially after the government's move to tax virtual digital assets. Apart from providing clarity on taxation on virtual digital assets, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and top officials of the government have given statements on the future of cryptocurrency in the country. The proposed bill TAXATION ON VIRTUAL …

Discussions on with RBI over digital currency, says Finance Minister Sitharaman
2 years, 10 months ago

Discussions on with RBI over digital currency, says Finance Minister Sitharaman

India TV News  

Highlights FM said discussions with regard to central bank-backed digital currency have been going on with RBI. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said discussions with regard to central bank-backed digital currency have been going on with the Reserve Bank and a decision will be taken after due deliberations. Sitharaman in her Budget speech on February 1 had announced that …

Cryptocurrencies to be banned in India? FM Nirmala Sitharaman replies
2 years, 10 months ago

Cryptocurrencies to be banned in India? FM Nirmala Sitharaman replies

India Today  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said that a decision on "banning or not banning" cryptocurrencies will be taken after consultations. She also said that the government's move to levy a 30 per cent tax on gains from cryptocurrencies has nothing to do with the legality of private digital currencies in the market. "Banning or not banning cryptocurrencies will come …

No difference between RBI digital rupee, normal rupee, says Shaktikanta Das
2 years, 10 months ago

No difference between RBI digital rupee, normal rupee, says Shaktikanta Das

India Today  

Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das on Thursday said the proposed digital rupee of the central bank would be launched in the year 2022-23. NO DIFFERENCE BETWEEN DIGITAL RUPEE AND NORMAL RUPEE Providing details, the RBI governor said that there would be no difference between the digital rupee and the normal rupee. In her Union Budget 2022-23 speech on …

Explained: RBI’s digital currency plans
2 years, 10 months ago

Explained: RBI’s digital currency plans

The Hindu  

The story so far: In the Budget presented for 2022-23, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had announced the introduction of India’s Central Bank Digital Currency and that the digital rupee would give a ‘big boost’ to digital economy. Central banks also believe that the cost of issuing digital currencies is far lower than the cost of printing and distributing physical cash. …

RBI is working on launching India's digital currency, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman
2 years, 10 months ago

RBI is working on launching India's digital currency, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman

India Today  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said the Reserve Bank of India is working on launching India's own digital currency. DIGITAL CURRENCY "The form and shape of India's digital currency will largely depend upon the Reserve Bank of India. In her Budget 2022-23 speech on February 1, FM Sitharaman proposed the RBI would introduce digital currency in the next financial …

India's official digital currency likely to debut by early 2023, says top government source
2 years, 10 months ago

India's official digital currency likely to debut by early 2023, says top government source

Firstpost  

He said the digital currency issued by the RBI would be numbered in units, just like every fiat currency has an unique number New Delhi: India’s very own official digital currency is likely to debut by early 2023, which will mirror any of the currently available private company-operated electronic wallets, but with a change that it will be a sovereign-backed …

India's digital currency to debut by early 2023: Government source
2 years, 10 months ago

India's digital currency to debut by early 2023: Government source

India TV News  

India's very own official digital currency is likely to debut by early 2023, which will mirror any of the currently available private company-operated electronic wallets, but with a change that it will be a sovereign-backed facility, a top government source said. A top government source, who wished not to be identified said, the digital currency issued by the RBI would …

By Taxing Crypto Assets, India Has Taken First Step towards Regulating This Volatile Space
2 years, 10 months ago

By Taxing Crypto Assets, India Has Taken First Step towards Regulating This Volatile Space

News 18  

The unregulated space of cryptocurrency has been largely perceived as volatile, unsafe and susceptible to untimely changes. As part of Budget 2022 proposals, transfer of virtual digital assets shall now be liable to Income Tax at the highest marginal rate of 30 per cent plus applicable surcharges. Launch of Digital Currency The Budget proposals lay emphasis on India adopting an …

30% tax on cryptocurrency: India’s plunge in the realm of digital currency
2 years, 10 months ago

30% tax on cryptocurrency: India’s plunge in the realm of digital currency

Op India  

The exponential growth of the cryptocurrency in India was just a phenomenon until it was given a considerable attention by the government. Taking a conservative stand on the taxation of digital currency, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday announced that government would earn 30% behind every penny of profit earned by way of transfer of virtual money. The launch of …

Bitcoin, Ethereum, other cryptocurrencies will never become legal tender in India, says Govt official
2 years, 10 months ago

Bitcoin, Ethereum, other cryptocurrencies will never become legal tender in India, says Govt official

India Today  

Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other cryptocurrencies along with non-fungible tokens will never become legal tender in India, Finance Secretary TV Somanathan said on Wednesday. The Finance Secretary's statement comes a day after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Union Budget 2022 announced income from the transfer of any virtual digital asset will be taxed at the rate of 30 per cent. …

Digital rupee proposed in Budget 2022, can be exchanged for cash: PM Modi
2 years, 10 months ago

Digital rupee proposed in Budget 2022, can be exchanged for cash: PM Modi

India TV News  

Highlights Digital rupee could be exchanged for cash, said PM Modi on Wednesday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the digital rupee, proposed in the union budget, could be exchanged for cash and will open new opportunities in the fintech sector. Addressing the 'Atmanirbha Arthavyavastha' symposium organised by the BJP, he said the central bank digital currency or the …

Will Bitcoin, Ethereum, NFT, other private cryptocurrencies become legal tender? Here's what Govt says
2 years, 10 months ago

Will Bitcoin, Ethereum, NFT, other private cryptocurrencies become legal tender? Here's what Govt says

India TV News  

Highlights Digital currency will be backed by the Reserve Bank of India, says Govt Digital rupee issued by RBI will be a legal tender, Finance Secretary said No guarantee whether investment will be successful or not in cryptocurrency, TV Somanathan said Digital currency will be backed by the Reserve Bank of India which will never be a default. "Digital rupee …

RBI to issue Digital Rupee in FY23: Sitharaman
2 years, 10 months ago

RBI to issue Digital Rupee in FY23: Sitharaman

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: The Reserve Bank of India will issue the much-awaited digital rupee in the next financial year, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said in the Union Budget on Tuesday. The digital rupee or the Central Bank Digital Currency will be based on blockchain technology, the tech behind Bitcoin and other popular cryptocurrencies. Sitharaman said, "Introduction of Central Bank Digital Currency will …

India budget 2022: India announces 30% tax on all cryptocurrencies and NFTs
2 years, 10 months ago

India budget 2022: India announces 30% tax on all cryptocurrencies and NFTs

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy India has imposed a 30 per cent tax on any income from the …

Budget 2022 memes take over Internet after Nirmala Sitharaman's speech. Best ones
2 years, 10 months ago

Budget 2022 memes take over Internet after Nirmala Sitharaman's speech. Best ones

India Today  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman shared some important changes in the Union Budget 2022. In this year’s paperless budget, Nirmala Sitharaman brought up important points like the auction of the 5G spectrum, allocating funds for the Nal Se Jal scheme and many more. #Budget2022 pic.twitter.com/9498x6GKN4 — Sagar February 1, 2022 Cryptocurrency investors didn't quite expect this: Raju from Hera Pheri is …

Budget 2022: India to have its own Digital Currency: What FM Sitharaman said in Budget speech
2 years, 10 months ago

Budget 2022: India to have its own Digital Currency: What FM Sitharaman said in Budget speech

India TV News  

Highlights RBI will be issuing a digital rupee using blockchain and other technologies, Sitharaman said The same will be issued in the Financial Year 2022-23 This will give a big boost to the economy, Sitharaman said today The Reserve Bank of India will introduce digital currency in the next financial year beginning April 2022 to boost the digital economy and …

Union Budget 2022 | RBI to introduce Digital Rupee
2 years, 10 months ago

Union Budget 2022 | RBI to introduce Digital Rupee

The Hindu  

In a big ‘no’ to crypto currencies, Digital Rupee will be introduced in India during the 2022-23 financial year, Nirmala Sitharaman said on Tuesday while presenting the Union Budget. Big announcement: RBI will come up with digital money using the block chain technology: @nsitharaman#BudgetSpeech — Sobhana K Nair February 1, 2022 “Introduction of Central Bank Digital Currency will give a …

Cryptocurrency Bill unlikely to be introduced in upcoming Budget session
2 years, 11 months ago

Cryptocurrency Bill unlikely to be introduced in upcoming Budget session

India Today  

The government is unlikely to bring the bill related to the cryptocurrency in the upcoming Budget session. CRYPTO BILL UNLIKELY IN BUDGET SESSION The cryptocurrency bill may not be introduced in the Budget session of Parliament, according to a senior finance ministry official who spoke to ET. The much-awaited bill seeks to "create a facilitative framework for the creation of …

As of 2021, Over 50 Countries Have Bans on Cryptocurrency
2 years, 11 months ago

As of 2021, Over 50 Countries Have Bans on Cryptocurrency

News 18  

Cryptocurrencies gained extraordinary popularity in 2021. In May 2021, the Asian country decided to ban Chinese financial institutions from providing services relating to cryptocurrencies. According to the Law Library of Congress report of November 2021, 51 countries have taken the step of banning cryptocurrencies, either implicitly or absolutely. In its report, the Law Library of Congress lists 103 countries that …

Expect in 2022: Regulations on cryptocurrencies in India coming but no outright ban
2 years, 11 months ago

Expect in 2022: Regulations on cryptocurrencies in India coming but no outright ban

India Today  

2021 was the biggest year for cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin was already popular, but the past 12 months have seen greater adoption of other crypto coins like Ethereum, Cardona, Dogecoin and even distant spin-offs like Shiba Inu. The past year saw El Salvador accept Bitcoin as legal tender, a lot of companies started accepting payments in cryptocurrencies, major celebrities bought NFTs and …

Neither ban nor regulate crypto
3 years ago

Neither ban nor regulate crypto

The Hindu  

“India has officially adopted bitcoin as legal tender,” tweeted the Prime Minister at 2 a.m. on December 12. For now, the Indian government must be explicit that India will never recognise cryptocurrencies as currency. The argument for regulating cryptocurrencies is the notion that millions of investors indulge in risky cryptocurrency trading which can cause losses, increase volatility, spur shadow finance …

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