Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman gears up to present the Union Budget on February 1, 2024. Whilst that, the Indian crypto community is holding its breath in anticipation of crucial developments that could shape the future of the burgeoning digital asset landscape in the country. In the wake of the
A senior Indian politician in charge of the country’s financial development has said that the country is not expected to introduce a crypto or Web3-specific legislative measure until at least the middle of 2025. Chair of the Standing Committee on Finance Jayant Sinha was speaking at the India Blockchain Week
Cryptocurrency, like many other emerging technologies, was first ignored in India. It seemed as if Indians were hesitant to even acknowledge the industry existed. Lately, the government’s attitude on VDAs (virtual digital assets) has changed significantly due to widespread usage both internationally and in India. In 2022, this was formalized
Indian Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Finance Budget 2023 for the nation on the 1st of February in Lok Sabha. And the blockchain, or cryptocurrency, or on a whole the digital assets have not gained any special mentions. But Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) penalty introduction does have an
WazirX accounts Unfrozen by India’s Enforcement Directorate. Finance Minister brought the illegal loan apps with connections to China into the spotlight. WazirX, a cryptocurrency exchange, announced on Monday that, more than a month after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) of India had frozen its bank accounts had been “Unfreeze.” The ED
WazirX is accused of assisting 16 fintech companies in money laundering. ED initiated the search operation on WazirX on August 3. India’s Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has taken a strong stance in the ongoing probe into the prominent Indian crypto exchange WazirX. On Friday, the ED confirmed a raid on
A Show Cause Notice (SCN) has been issued under the terms of FEMA. ED is probing two instances involving WazirX under the FEMA Act 1999. State Minister for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary informed Rajya Sabha that ED has given a notice under the FEMA Act to crypto exchange WazirX. In a
Two days from June 28 to 29, a panel of India’s top economic decision-makers will debate whether to levy an additional 28% tax on crypto transactions. In addition to the existing bitcoin income tax of 30%, the proposed tax will be imposed. Many believe that the two-day meeting won’t allow
Indian traders have lost around ₹1000 crores to phishing exchange sites. A panel meeting is planned with the financial authorities of the nation next week. The buying trend presently prevailing in the crypto market is welcoming to both genuine and fraudulent individuals. Cheaters and scammers are taking advantage of investors’
The 30% Capital gains tax on crypto assets is effective in India from April 2022. Total estimated realized crypto gains by India in 2021 was $1.85B. On Wednesday, prominent representatives of the crypto industry met the Indian Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance (SCOF) in Bengaluru. No significant details of the
