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India Crypto Tax Guide 2022

Indian crypto investors will have to start paying tax now that the government has made the rules clear through the Indian Finance Bill 2022. This piece is part of CoinDesk's Tax Week.

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Coinbase to Hire 1,000 People in India Expansion

The growth plan will quadruple the number of the exchange's employees in the country.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong (CoinDesk archives)

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Indian Gaming Firm MPL Could Attract Investment From FTX: Report

MPL is looking to raise investment as part of its Series E extension at a valuation of $2.5 billion.

FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried and Lauren Remington Platt (FTX)

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What’s Next For India After Controversial 30% Crypto Tax Law

Nischal Shetty, CEO of WazirX, one of India’s largest crypto exchanges, and CoinDesk regulatory reporter Amitoj Singh join “Community Crypto” to discuss the potential outcomes for India’s crypto industry following passage of the parliament’s controversial 30% tax law on crypto transactions.

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What to Know About India's Stiff Crypto Tax Laws

Beginning April 1, Indian citizens will pay a capital gains tax of 30% on crypto transactions. "Community Crypto" host Isaiah Jackson is joined by WazirX CEO Nischal Shetty and CoinDesk regulatory reporter Amitoj Singh to discuss the local and global implications of India's stiff new law.

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China’s WeChat Bans NFT Accounts; Zilliqa Token Soars

NFT accounts banned from WeChat due to “crypto speculation”. India’s IMF Mission chief warns over crypto. Zilliqa on a tear after Metapolis metaverse launch event announcement. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”

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Europe’s Landmark Crypto Regulation Is Advancing, but New Privacy Rules May Be More Important

European officials will vote on rules restricting anonymous crypto transactions later this week.

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UAE Becoming Crypto Hub; India’s Tax Bogeyman

Australia’s BTC Markets partners with Mastercard for payment options. Crypto.com, Bybit book tickets to Dubai to set up bases. India’s crypto taxes scaring away younger investors. More on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”

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India Identifies 11 Crypto Exchanges Accused of Tax Evasion

India’s tax authority first began seizing assets to address alleged tax evasion late last year and initially identified six exchanges.

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India's Supreme Court Seeks Wallet Info From Suspect in $3.8B GainBitcoin Scam

Ajay Bhardwaj, the brother of Amit Bhardwaj, the primary suspect who is now deceased, has been asked to give his username and password to authorities.

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