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India's CBDC Has 5M Users, Can be Phased in Gradually: Central Bank Governor
Governor Shaktikanta Das said there should not be in any rush to roll out a system-wide CBDC.
India Keeps Controversial Crypto Tax Rules Unchanged, Finance Minister's Budget Speech
The budget is the first since Prime Minister Narendra Modi was elected for a third straight term.
India Unlikely to See Crypto Tax Reduction in Tuesday's Budget
An unexpected election result and last week's $230 million hack of crypto exchange WazirX appear to have dented any hopes of a reduction in the tax.
India Springs Election Surprise, Sends Equity Market Crashing With Uncertain Implications for Crypto
Any plans for comprehensive crypto legislation could be kicked further down the road after a weaker-than-forecast showing for the governing party.
What’s at Stake for Crypto in India as the World’s Largest Democracy Is in the Midst of Its National Election?
Crypto’s significance as an election issue remains non-existent or at best negligible.
G20 Set to Crystalize Global Crypto Rules as India Wraps Up Presidency
G20 nations, supported by the FSB and IMF under India’s presidency, are set to bring into implementation perhaps the first global crypto regulations ahead of the Leaders’ Summit in September.
Indian Budget Provision Allows Government to Define NFTs
A clause in India's 2022 budget announced Tuesday by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman suggests the Modi government may be seeking to define what is or is not a non-fungible token (NFT). CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the regulatory implications for the future of NFTs in India.
Indian Budget Provision Allows Government to Define NFTs
A clause in India’s 2022 budget announced Tuesday by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman suggests the Modi government may be seeking to define what is or is not a non-fungible token (NFT). CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the regulatory implications for the future of NFTs in India.
India Unveils 2022 Budget Proposing 30% Crypto Tax, Digital Rupee Launch
In her presentation of the Modi government’s budget to Parliament, Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced plans to launch a digital rupee by next year, and tax income from the transfer of virtual assets at 30%. This comes amid talks of a potential crypto ban in the country.
India's Modi Says Crypto Should Empower Democracies, Not Undermine Them
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for a global cryptocurrency standard, claiming emerging technologies such as crypto should empower democratic societies. This contrasts an earlier report which stated the country was planning to adopt harsh policies towards digital assets. "The Hash" hosts break down the potential implications for mainstream adoption of crypto and the role of government in DeFi.