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India Working on Offline Transferability of Digital Rupee, Says Central Bank Governor

India’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), is in the process of making its central bank digital currency (CBDC) available without relying on internet access. RBI Governor Shaktikanta…

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Nothing Outlaws Crypto in India if Legal Procedures Are Followed, Says Government Official

An Indian government official says that there is currently nothing that outlaws crypto in India “as long as you follow the legal process.” Meanwhile, the country’s central bank, the Reserve…

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Indian Finance Minister: Crypto Ban, Regulation Effective Only With Significant International Collaboration

India’s finance minister has informed parliament that the central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), wants cryptocurrencies to be prohibited. However, she noted that “any legislation for regulation or…

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Indian Government Finalizing Crypto Consultation Paper — ‘We Are Looking at a Global Paradigm on Digital Assets’

India’s economic affairs secretary has reportedly revealed that the government’s consultation paper on cryptocurrency is “fairly ready.” He explained that the Indian government is looking at “a global paradigm on…

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Indian Government Reveals How It Plans to Tax Cryptocurrency Transactions

India’s ministry of finance has clarified in parliament how the government plans to tax cryptocurrency transactions. A proposed new section to the Income Tax Act states that gains from crypto…

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Indian Parliament Member Clarifies Legal Status of Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency is currently a gray area in India. It is neither legal nor illegal. A parliament member, India’s finance secretary, and the minister of finance have recently clarified the legal…

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