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Policy

India Clarifies Rules for Controversial Tax Provision Ahead of Start Date

The 1% tax deducted at source for virtual digital assets kicks in on July 1.

India Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced the budget earlier this week. (T. Narayan/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Finance

Binance Suspends Withdrawals and Deposits in Brazil Following New Central Bank Policy

The suspension applies to transfers made via the government's payment system Pix.

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Policy

EU Finance Commissioner Calls for Speedy Passage of Crypto Law

Mairead McGuinness also said if it were in place, the MiCA framework could also facilitate sanctions implementation.

The EU's Mairead McGuinness would like to see a political compromise on a crypto bill set to be finalized this month. (Thierry Monasse/Getty Images)

Policy

NYC Mayor Eric Adams Wants State's Governor to Veto 2-Year Moratorium on PoW Mining: Report

The city's pro-crypto mayor plans to ask Gov. Kathy Hochul to veto the bill to stop proof-of-work mining temporarily.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul (left) and Mayor Eric Adams (Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Policy

Bermuda's Crypto Companies Are Launching an Industry Association

Bermuda’s Premier David Burt announced the creation of the association during a panel at Consensus 2022 in Austin, Texas.

El premier de Bermudas, David Burt, anunció una nueva asociación de la industria de activos digitales en Consensus 2022, de CoinDesk. (Jack Schickler/CoinDesk)

Policy

Japan Passes Landmark Stablecoin Bill for Investor Protection: Report

The new legal framework will take effect in a year.

Tokyo, Japan (thetalkinglens/Unsplash)

Policy

India 'Fairly Ready' With Crypto Consultation Paper, Government Official Says

India has not yet finalized crypto-specific legislation.

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Policy

After Armstrong Tweet, India's Crypto Policy Body Says No Contempt of Court Challenge vs. RBI

The Coinbase CEO last month suggested the RBI's "shadow ban" of crypto exchanges violated a Supreme Court ruling.

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