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Report: India's Government Sends Tax Notices to Cryptocurrency Traders

India has sent tax notices to tens of thousands of cryptocurrency owners within its borders.

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Indian Lawyer Files Petition Demanding Cryptocurrency Regulations

An Indian lawyer has filed a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking to force action on the regulation of cryptocurrencies in the country.

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Indian Bitcoin Exchanges Seek Clarification Over Tax Liabilities

Indian bitcoin exchanges are raising questions over the applicability of goods and service tax (GST) to their operations.

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Government Think Tank to Trial Blockchain Verification in India

The National Institution for Transforming India is exploring blockchain's application in education, health and other sectors.

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Indian Finance Ministry: Cryptocurrencies Are 'Like Ponzi Schemes'

The India government doubled down its skepticism over cryptocurrencies, calling them like "Ponzi Schemes."

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India's Tax Department Collects User Data at Multiple Bitcoin Exchanges

The Indian Income Tax Department has visited bitcoin exchanges across the country seeking data on tax avoiding users.

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Bitcoin Not Legal Tender in India, Finance Minister Says

India's finance minister, Arun Jaitley, has said bitcoin is not legal tender in the country and indicated that regulations are under consideration.

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India's Supreme Court Prods Government on Bitcoin Regulation

The court asked India's central bank and several government agencies to respond to a petition that expressed concern about tax dodges and ransomware.

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Indian Central Bank Studies 'Fiat Cryptocurrency' for Digital Rupee

The executive director of the Reserve Bank of India has confirmed that research into a "digital rupee" is still ongoing.  

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Wallet Provider Blockchain Partners With Indian Bitcoin Exchange

Blockchain, the provider of the world's most popular bitcoin wallet, has partnered with Indian cryptocurrency exchange Unocoin.

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