Crypto Policy Discussion Paper To Release Before September: DEA Secy Ajay Seth
8 months ago

Crypto Policy Discussion Paper To Release Before September: DEA Secy Ajay Seth

ABP News  

India is set to release a discussion paper outlining its policy stance on cryptocurrencies before September, according to Economic Affairs Secretary Ajay Seth. The forthcoming discussion paper will seek input on the extent of cryptocurrency regulations in India, addressing current limitations. Currently, India's focus on cryptocurrencies revolves around AML and CTF measures, but a broader remit is definitely needed to expand the scope to include consumer protection, market integrity, and innovation that can ensure responsible growth," Mudrex CEO Edul Patel told ABP Live. CoinSwitch Co-Founder Ashish Singhal said, "We look forward to reading the fine print and contributing to robust cryptoasset regulations focused on consumer protection and innovation in India."

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Pakistan Moves To Legalise Cryptocurrency To Attract Foreign Investment. Will India Follow Suit?
6 days, 2 hours ago

Pakistan Moves To Legalise Cryptocurrency To Attract Foreign Investment. Will India Follow Suit?

ABP News  

Pakistan is making strides toward embracing digital assets by setting the stage for cryptocurrency legalisation. With more nations establishing cryptocurrency regulations, Pakistan’s initiative could position it as a key player in the digital finance sector. Pakistan Crypto Council to Oversee Digital Asset Integration To facilitate the transition, the Pakistan government has reportedly launched the Pakistan Crypto Council, a newly formed …

Intel agency pins 'suspicion' of crypto being used for terror financing, drugs trafficking in India
1 week, 6 days ago

Intel agency pins 'suspicion' of crypto being used for terror financing, drugs trafficking in India

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, A trends study conducted by the federal financial intelligence unit of India has expressed "suspicion" that cryptocurrency is being used across the country's landscape in serious criminal acts like terrorist financing, fuelling secessionist activities, cybercrime, narcotics trafficking apart from illegal betting and gambling. Intel agency pins 'suspicion' of crypto being used for terror financing, drugs trafficking in India …

I will think about India: Nirmala Sitharaman as Trump 2.0 goes big on crypto
1 month, 3 weeks ago

I will think about India: Nirmala Sitharaman as Trump 2.0 goes big on crypto

India Today  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday clarified that the government is not against distributed ledger technology. At the Budget Round Table 2025 event organised by India Today and Business Today, Sitharaman did not clearly mention any policy related to cryptocurrencies or VDAs. When mentioned that 97% of the country’s crypto trading has shifted offshore, which has led to a loss …

India's Crypto Policy Delayed Further? Report Suggests Re-Evaluation Of Stances By Multiple Jurisdictions
1 month, 3 weeks ago

India's Crypto Policy Delayed Further? Report Suggests Re-Evaluation Of Stances By Multiple Jurisdictions

ABP News  

India is re-evaluating its position on cryptocurrencies following recent international developments, including regulatory changes in major economies, according to a senior Government official, reported Reuters. The decision comes as multiple jurisdictions have softened their stance on digital assets, prompting India to revisit its delayed discussion paper on crypto policy, which was initially expected to be released in September 2024. Crypto …

India reviewing crypto position due to global changes, senior official says
1 month, 3 weeks ago

India reviewing crypto position due to global changes, senior official says

The Hindu  

India is reviewing its stance on cryptocurrencies due to shifting attitudes towards the virtual asset in other countries, a senior government official told Reuters on Sunday. He did not specifically mention the United States, where Mr. Trump last week ordered the creation of a cryptocurrency working group tasked with proposing new digital asset regulations and exploring the creation of a …

Government is reportedly thinking about changing its stance on cryptocurrency
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Government is reportedly thinking about changing its stance on cryptocurrency

India Today  

India has a rigid cryptocurrency environment, and its stance on the digital currency has been anything but consistent. In December 2023, the Financial Intelligence Unit in India issued show-cause notices to 9 offshore crypto exchanges, including Binance and Kucoin, for non-compliance with local regulations. In 2023, former RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das also represented a critical stand against cryptocurrency in India. …

India reviewing crypto stance amid global policy shift: Report
1 month, 3 weeks ago

India reviewing crypto stance amid global policy shift: Report

India Today  

India is reviewing its stance on cryptocurrencies due to shifting attitudes towards virtual asset in other countries, a senior government official told Reuters on Sunday. He did not specifically mention the United States, where Trump last week ordered the creation of a cryptocurrency working group tasked with proposing new digital asset regulations and exploring the creation of a national cryptocurrency …

Interview: Yesha Yadav on ABC of Donald Trump’s new crypto world
2 months ago

Interview: Yesha Yadav on ABC of Donald Trump’s new crypto world

Hindustan Times  

Washington: President-elect Donald Trump has promised a new era of cryptocurrency, with the industry expecting clearer and a more liberal regulatory structure. And what has happened over time is of course that Bitcoin as well as other cryptocurrencies have allowed for certain economies where the local marketplace is perhaps not as strong, where people don’t have faith in the domestic …

GIFT City To Introduce Regulatory Framework For Crypto Exchange, Tokenisation Entities In 2025
3 months, 1 week ago

GIFT City To Introduce Regulatory Framework For Crypto Exchange, Tokenisation Entities In 2025

ABP News  

India’s GIFT City is gearing up to introduce a regulatory framework for cryptocurrency exchanges and tokenisation entities in 2025, as reported by NDTV Profit based on source inputs. Initially, the IFSCA will oversee crypto exchanges within GIFT City, but the approach may later expand to include domestic regulators. Currently, GIFT City’s regulatory sandbox hosts several projects involving the tokenisation of …

Will Bitcoin's revival boost India's appetite for cryptos despite high taxes?
4 months, 1 week ago

Will Bitcoin's revival boost India's appetite for cryptos despite high taxes?

India Today  

Bitcoin has taken the financial world by storm once again, this time surging to a record-breaking $90,000 following Donald Trump's unexpected victory in the US presidential election. TRUMP'S IMPACT ON THE CRYPTO SURGE The crypto market has been riding a wave of optimism following Donald Trump's election as US president, with hopes that his administration will adopt a crypto-friendly stance. …

Crypto industry players see light at end of tunnel despite regulatory vacuum. Here’s why
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Crypto industry players see light at end of tunnel despite regulatory vacuum. Here’s why

Live Mint  

The Ministry of Finance recently made it clear in a written reply in the Lok Sabha that the government is not considering a law to regulate the transaction of cryptocurrencies. However, crypto industry participants are not too pessimistic about Chaudhary’s statement, which was released at the behest of the Finance Ministry since they pin hopes on a discussion paper on …

Budget Highlights 2024: Govt to lay white paper on economic performance
1 year, 1 month ago

Budget Highlights 2024: Govt to lay white paper on economic performance

Hindustan Times  

Feb 1, 2024 7:33 PM IST Ashish Singhal, Co-founder and Group CEO, PeepalCo says, "Crypto is experiencing a resurgence this year. On a positive note, the Government of India now has the chance to introduce comprehensive crypto regulations and improved tax policies in the upcoming full Budget, with the full support of the electorate. We continue to urge: i) Allow …

A timeline of crypto regulations: From ‘illegal tender’ to G20’s nod
1 year, 5 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 …

G20 summit 2023: Crypto market hopeful for constructive dialogue on global regulation
1 year, 6 months ago

G20 summit 2023: Crypto market hopeful for constructive dialogue on global regulation

India TV News  

As world leaders are gathering in India to attend G20 summit 2023, the crypto market is hopeful for a dialogue on the revival of the industry with a common regulation in place. Under the leadership of India's presidency, the G20 countries are reportedly poised to introduce what could be recognised as the first-of-their-kind regulations governing cryptocurrencies and crypto assets worldwide. …

Future Of Crypto In India: How Bitcoin ETFs, Regulatory Clarity Can Help
1 year, 6 months ago

Future Of Crypto In India: How Bitcoin ETFs, Regulatory Clarity Can Help

ABP News  

In recent times, the cryptocurrency industry has undergone a noteworthy transformation, evolving from a limited group of developers to a community that has fostered a trillion-dollar economy. By integrating cryptocurrencies into the existing anti-money laundering framework, India aims to enhance financial transparency and mitigate the risks associated with illicit activities in the crypto sector. The introduction of Bitcoin ETFs could …

Crypto issue requires immediate attention, says FM Sitharaman
1 year, 11 months ago

Crypto issue requires immediate attention, says FM Sitharaman

The Hindu  

Issues related to crypto assets require immediate attention and the response of the G20 has to ensure that they do not lose any potential benefits while protecting economies from harm, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said. Ms. Sitharaman was part of a brainstorming session on "Macrofinancial Implications of Crypto Assets" with G20 finance ministers and central bank governors at …

Navigating the complexities of crypto taxation in India
2 years ago

Navigating the complexities of crypto taxation in India

Live Mint  

There is an adage which encapsulates the process of taxation, and it goes thus: the only two things certain in life are death and taxes. Navigating crypto from a tax angle We believe that Indian crypto investors can become tax compliant and plan their investments better by following certain principles. Building a crypto portfolio: India’s crypto tax regime does not …

Crypto at G20 Summit: India recommends a joint technical paper by IMF & FSB on regulation
2 years ago

Crypto at G20 Summit: India recommends a joint technical paper by IMF & FSB on regulation

India Today  

India has proposed a joint technical paper by the IMF and the FSB for help in the formulation of a coordinated and comprehensive policy approach to crypto assets. Both the above agencies are expected to present their papers in October this year, i.e., during the 4th G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meet, stated the Ministry of Finance, following …

Moving towards regulation on Cryptocurrency under India\'s G20 presidency: Nirmala
2 years, 1 month 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, …

India Asks IMF, FSB To Prepare Technical Paper On Regulating Crypto
2 years, 1 month ago

India Asks IMF, FSB To Prepare Technical Paper On Regulating Crypto

News 18  

India, which is currently holding G20 Presidency, has asked the IMF and Financial Stability Board to jointly prepare a technical paper on crypto assets, which could be used in formulating a coordinated and comprehensive policy to regulate them. In their entirety, the IMF’s discussion paper, the policy seminar and the joint IMF-FSB paper are expected to integrate the policy questions …

Crypto Regulation: Nirmala Sitharaman Says Issue To Be Taken Up At G20 Meetings
2 years, 1 month ago

Crypto Regulation: Nirmala Sitharaman Says Issue To Be Taken Up At G20 Meetings

ABP News  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said the issue of regulating crypto assets will be taken up at G20 meetings as a collective view has to be formed on the matter. Sitharaman on various occasions had said India will press for collective efforts for global regulation of crypto assets to check terror funding. Observing that crypto assets are new forms …

India likely working on roadmap to regulate cryptocurrencies at G-20
2 years, 1 month ago

India likely working on roadmap to regulate cryptocurrencies at G-20

Live Mint  

India is likely to introduce a roadmap for regulating virtual assets such as cryptocurrencies. On Thursday, Economic Affairs Secretary Ajay Seth in an interview said that the government is working with Financial Stability Board to at least build a policy for crypto assets along with a regulatory framework. He added, "we are also working with the FSB and the idea …

Economic Survey 2023: Common Approach A 'Necessity' To Regulate Crypto
2 years, 1 month ago

Economic Survey 2023: Common Approach A 'Necessity' To Regulate Crypto

ABP News  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the Economic Survey 2022-23 in Parliament today, kicking off the Union Budget session. Making a reference to the recent FTX collapse and the ensuing sell-offs that saw the vanishing of nearly $2 trillion from the global crypto market, the Survey noted that crypto assets don’t “strictly pass the test of being a financial asset” as …

Countries to face ‘grey list’ in anti-terror crackdown on crypto
2 years, 4 months ago

Countries to face ‘grey list’ in anti-terror crackdown on crypto

Al Jazeera  

The Financial Action Task Force is planning to ramp up oversight of crypto providers, sources say. The Financial Action Task Force is preparing to conduct annual checks to ensure countries are enforcing anti-money laundering and terrorist financing rules on crypto providers operating in their jurisdiction, two sources with knowledge of the matter told Al Jazeera. The use of yearly reviews …

How India's G20 Presidency will influence crypto regulation, blockchain & the future of web3
2 years, 5 months ago

How India's G20 Presidency will influence crypto regulation, blockchain & the future of web3

India Today  

As India is all set to assume the presidency for the G20 Leaders' Summit for one year, from 1 December 2022 to 30 November 2023, it plans to discuss crypto regulations during its tenure with member nations, which comprise countries like France, Germany, Russia, UK, USA, China, Russia, and Canada, among others. Further, the minister shared that India would like …

India lags behind several countries in crypto policy, CoinDCX COO says
2 years, 5 months ago

India lags behind several countries in crypto policy, CoinDCX COO says

The Hindu  

India was recently ranked fourth by research firm Chainalysis in its 2022 Global Crypto Adoption Index. In an exclusive interview with The Hindu, CoinDCX COO Mridul Gupta spoke about India’s crypto policy, the Ethereum Merge, and how the industry is moving past coin crashes. But what’s very, very important to understand is how the community around crypto - the crypto …

Understanding cryptocurrencies
2 years, 8 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 …

Crypto Tax Rule Makes Indian Investors Lose Interest as Trading Activity Falls: Survey
2 years, 8 months ago

Crypto Tax Rule Makes Indian Investors Lose Interest as Trading Activity Falls: Survey

News 18  

Crypto trading is experiencing a decline in its frequency due to the cryptocurrency tax regimes devised by the government of India for the digital assets, revealed a survey. Twenty-nine per cent of the total respondents said that their trading activity has decreased since the government introduced the new tax implementation system on cryptocurrency. The survey also suggested that going with …

Cryptocurrencies Akin to 'a World of Carribean Pirates' in Absence of Regulation: CEA
2 years, 9 months ago

Cryptocurrencies Akin to 'a World of Carribean Pirates' in Absence of Regulation: CEA

News 18  

Chief Economic Adviser V Anantha Nageswaran on Thursday said cryptocurrencies are akin to ‘a world of Carribean pirates’ in the absence of a centralised regulatory authority and is yet to pass the test of a fiat currency. He said that the government is pursuing a ‘high-wire balancing act’ to ensure that the gains in growth, inflation, rupee stability of the …

Cryptocurrencies are like 'a world of Caribbean pirates' in absence of regulation: Chief Economic Adviser
2 years, 9 months ago

Cryptocurrencies are like 'a world of Caribbean pirates' in absence of regulation: Chief Economic Adviser

Firstpost  

The Reserve Bank, which is planning to launch its own central bank digital currency, has on many occasions expressed its reservation over private cryptocurrencies, citing concerns over macroeconomic stability New Delhi: Chief Economic Adviser V Anantha Nageswaran on Thursday said cryptocurrencies are akin to ‘a world of Caribbean pirates’ in the absence of a centralised regulatory authority and is yet …

Coinswitch kuber ceo ashish singhal crypto regulation uncertainties resolve end legal tax world economic forum davos 2022
2 years, 10 months ago

Coinswitch kuber ceo ashish singhal crypto regulation uncertainties resolve end legal tax world economic forum davos 2022

ABP News  

New Delhi: Cryptocurrency is a mystical subject for many investors in India, with uncertainties around its regulation still remaining a prime concern. At the World Economic Forum in Davos, CoinSwitch Kuber CEO Ashish Singhal told Reuters on Sunday that India must establish rules on crypto to resolve regulatory uncertainty, protect investors, and boost the country’s crypto sector. While the overall …

Money laundering, terror financing biggest concerns around cryptocurrency, says Nirmala Sitharaman
2 years, 11 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
3 years 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 …

Budget 2022: Implications of crypto tax regime on common investor
3 years, 1 month ago

Budget 2022: Implications of crypto tax regime on common investor

Firstpost  

After months of speculation and waiting, the crypto ecosystem finally has a nod from the Government of India albeit in terms of a tax regime. With crypto being accorded the highest tax slab for any asset class at 30 percent and the implementation of a 1 percent TDS on bigger trades, investors may feel the pinch if they react to …

Cryptocurrencies to be banned in India? FM Nirmala Sitharaman replies
3 years, 1 month 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 …

Legal or not? India’s budget raises questions, hopes for crypto
3 years, 1 month ago

Legal or not? India’s budget raises questions, hopes for crypto

Al Jazeera  

Narendra Modi’s government plans to launch an official digital currency and begin taxing profits on cryptos. Narendra Modi’s government said during the budget announcement on Tuesday that it will launch an official digital currency and begin taxing profits earned on cryptocurrencies from the financial year 2022-2023. Even as Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman insisted cryptos could not be considered “currencies”, she …

Decoding the Crypto Tax – What Does it Mean for Investors?
3 years, 1 month ago

Decoding the Crypto Tax – What Does it Mean for Investors?

The Quint  

While experts are still weighing in on the hits and misses of Budget 2022 that was presented on 1 February, for a lot of India's millennials, it's the government's plans for cryptocurrencies that stand out. But a few months ago, news of the government planning to prohibit all private cryptocurrencies in a new bill had left many worried about their …

Budget 2022: What's next for crypto in India? Here's what industry says
3 years, 1 month ago

Budget 2022: What's next for crypto in India? Here's what industry says

India Today  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, while presenting the Union Budget 2022-23 on Tuesday, proposed 30 per cent on profits earned from trading cryptocurrencies. On RBI's plan to launch digital currency, Gaurav said that it’s likely to succeed as India has a fast-growing web connectivity and a high number of people are already using digital transactions. Digital currency WazirX's COO Siddharth Menon …

Budget 2022: Cryptocurrency sector riddled with bottlenecks; time to bring policy change
3 years, 1 month ago

Budget 2022: Cryptocurrency sector riddled with bottlenecks; time to bring policy change

Firstpost  

Union Budget 2022-23: The finance minister should consider formulating policies to leverage growth from emerging technology such as blockchain tech which serves as the backbone of crypto The cryptocurrency sector in India is riddled with regulatory bottlenecks which makes it challenging to operate retail businesses. Given that crypto exchanges will have to undertake operations to keep markets from turning illiquid, …

Crypto revolution is here to stay. What about India’s regulatory stance
3 years, 2 months ago

Crypto revolution is here to stay. What about India’s regulatory stance

Live Mint  

Cryptocurrencies have caught attention as an asset class in the last few years and have gone mainstream on the back of their sharp rally despite famed for their volatility and uncertainties around regulations in many countries including India. India became the second-highest nation in terms of crypto adoption, and given the current purview, experts believe that 2022 might arguably see …

Expect in 2022: Regulations on cryptocurrencies in India coming but no outright ban
3 years, 2 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, 3 months 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 …

Lot of unhealthy speculation on crypto taking place, says FM
3 years, 3 months ago

Lot of unhealthy speculation on crypto taking place, says FM

The Hindu  

Asserting that a lot of speculation is taking place on cryptocurrencies, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said these speculations are not "healthy at all." "There is a lot of speculation.that's not healthy at all," she said in a reply to a question if she thinks that a lot of unregulated speculation is taking place on crypto. It Earlier this …

Govt may not ban cryptocurrencies, regulation likely: Reports
3 years, 3 months ago

Govt may not ban cryptocurrencies, regulation likely: Reports

India Today  

Cryptocurrencies may not be completely banned in India and the government may create a framework to regulate highly risky virtual assets, as per multiple reports. The development comes at a crucial time as the government’s upcoming cryptocurrency bill has spooked investors and other stakeholders. Read | Cryptocurrency Bill: Raining on India's crypto parade A few days ago, Finance Minister Nirmala …

India’s cryptocurrency enthusiasts call New Delhi’s bluff on ban
3 years, 3 months ago

India’s cryptocurrency enthusiasts call New Delhi’s bluff on ban

Al Jazeera  

In one of the world’s hottest crypto markets, investors are brushing off latest push to prohibit digital currencies. “People like us who understand the crypto space have bought mostly, in the recent downfall,” CA Aishwary Gupta, a strategist at Polygon Technology, a scaling solution for the Ethereum blockchain, told Al Jazeera. “The same people who sold suffered losses as the …

Cryptocurrency Bill: Govt to Bring a New Crypto Bill, Previous Bill Reworked, Says FM
3 years, 3 months ago

Cryptocurrency Bill: Govt to Bring a New Crypto Bill, Previous Bill Reworked, Says FM

News 18  

Clearing all the doubts and panic among investors regarding the upcoming cryptocurrency bill, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Tuesday that the government is working on a new bill to regulate cryptocurrency in India. While replying in Rajya Sabha, Sitharaman said, “There were other dimensions and the bill had to be reworked and now we are trying to work on …

Unregulated Cryptocurrency Can Become a Safe Mode of Transaction for Scamsters, Terrorists
3 years, 3 months ago

Unregulated Cryptocurrency Can Become a Safe Mode of Transaction for Scamsters, Terrorists

News 18  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday made it clear on the floor of Parliament during the ongoing Winter Session that the government has no plans to recognise Bitcoin as a currency. Although cryptocurrency looks like a lucrative investment option at first, there is no running away from the fact that cryptocurrencies are still illegal in India and in most big …

Don’t ban cryptocurrencies, instead set up a regulatory body
3 years, 3 months ago

Don’t ban cryptocurrencies, instead set up a regulatory body

Firstpost  

The potential of crypto is enormous and banning it would be throwing the baby out with the bathwater Whether you are for or against bitcoins and cryptocurrencies, you cannot deny their importance as an evolution in money and banking. There are approximately 150-200 million crypto users worldwide and about 15-20 million in India, according to Nischal Shetty, CEO of WazirX. …

Regulation, not ban: on cryptocurrencies
3 years, 3 months ago

Regulation, not ban: on cryptocurrencies

The Hindu  

Eight years after the RBI issued its first advisory cautioning holders of virtual currencies about the potential financial and security risks, and two years after drafting a Bill to ban cryptocurrencies, the Government is set to introduce legislation that would, if passed, officially proscribe such currencies. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had in a video address to the Sydney Dialogue earlier …

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