Policy
Indian Crypto Exchanges Met With Finance Ministry Officials to Seek Tax Reconsideration
Representatives of India’s crypto industry met with senior policymakers at the Finance Ministry in a bid to make officials reconsider some aspects of the new crypto taxation policy. “The Hash” team discusses the state of crypto regulation in India.

US Treasury Suggests Miners Won’t Be Subject to IRS Reporting Rules
A letter from a Treasury official addresses crypto industry concerns about access to customer information.

Bipartisan Bill Would Allow Tennessee to Invest in Crypto and NFTs
State Rep. Jason Powell said crypto-friendly laws would help draw more businesses to the state.

Ireland's Central Bank 'Highly Unlikely' to Allow Retail Investors to Hold Crypto
The bank cites the difficulty of assessing risks.

Kazakhstan President Calls for Tax Increase on Crypto Mining: Report
Just weeks after a tax on mining came into effect, the government is looking to raise it fivefold.

Myanmar's Military Government Plans Digital Currency Launch: Report
The country's shadow government said in December it will accept tether as official currency.

Indian Budget Provision Allows Government to Define NFTs
A clause in the just-announced budget has left the crypto industry trying to understand the future of NFTs in India.

India Edges Toward Crypto Legalization With 30% Tax, Announces Digital Rupee
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman noted the moves during the country's annual budget speech to Parliament.

Bitcoin Miner Greenidge’s NY Power Plant Permit Delayed: Report
The decision by the state’s Department of Environmental Conservation will now come by the end of March.
