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India Considering Registration, Taxation in Crypto Regulation

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Time Stamp: November 19, 2021 10:01 AM - Modified On: November 19, 2021 - Published By:
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India’s government is planning regulations that could require coins to register before being listed and traded on exchanges.Sponsored Sponsored According to anonymous sources from Reuters, the process is intentionally cumbersome in order to deter investors from holding cryptocurrencies. Only coins that have been pre-approved by the government may be traded, with those holding other coins risking a penalty. This regulation would create a barrier of entry for thousands of peer-to-peer currencies if carried out. Another senior government source claimed that capital gains and other taxes, potentially amounting to over 40%,

India Considers Allowing Only Preapproved Cryptocurrencies — Crypto Regulation Expected by Year-End: Report

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Time Stamp: November 19, 2021 9:30 AM - Modified On: November 19, 2021 - Published By:
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India is reportedly considering allowing only preapproved cryptocurrencies to be listed and traded on exchanges. In addition, the government aims to both introduce and pass a cryptocurrency law by year-end. Indian Crypto Regulation and Preapproved Cryptocurrencies India is considering allowing only cryptocurrencies that have been “preapproved by the government” to be listed and traded on exchanges, Reuters reported Thursday, citing two sources familiar with the discussions. The approval process is intentionally cumbersome to deter investors from holding cryptocurrencies, the sources said, adding that the government is unlikely to go through

CBDC Likely, But Not With Blockchain Says Former Boston Fed President

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Time Stamp: October 18, 2021 1:40 AM - Modified On: October 18, 2021 - Published By:
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Eric Rosengren, former President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston made a public statement making the concept of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) for the USA a little more clear. However, be believes that blockchain will not be involved.Sponsored Sponsored In Rosengren’s comments on the potential of a US CBDC, he suggests that it will exist in the future. He also said because it would require an agreement between the White House, Congress, and the Fed, that it could take a long time. Interestingly, Rosengren clarifies that a

BIS partners with Australia, Malaysia, Singapore, South Africa for CBDC trials

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Time Stamp: September 2, 2021 8:30 AM - Modified On: September 2, 2021 - Published By:
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The Bank for International Settlements (BIS), spearheaded by Singapore, will test the use of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) for efficient global payments. Via a recent press release, the BIS announced that it is joining forces with the central banks of Australia, Malaysia, Singapore, and South Africa to examine a direct, shared platform for international payments. The experiment, under Project Dunbar, aims to reduce costs and increase the speed between cross-border payments by institutions. According to Andrew McCormack, Head of the BIS Innovation Hub Centre in Singapore, “Project Dunbar brings

Indian Central Bank Could Launch CBDC Trials by December

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Time Stamp: August 27, 2021 2:20 PM - Modified On: August 27, 2021 - Published By:
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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) could launch its first digital currency trials by December, according to central bank governor Shaktikanta Das.Sponsored Sponsored The RBI is currently studying different aspects of digital currencies, including their security, potential impact on India’s financial sector. The central bank must also consider how a digital rupee would affect monetary policy and currency in circulation. “We are being extremely careful about it because it’s completely a new product, not just for RBI, but globally,” Das explained.Sponsored Sponsored According to Das, the central bank is also

Former IMF exec: ‘I am not going to say Bitcoin is going to implode tomorrow’

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Time Stamp: August 27, 2021 1:30 PM - Modified On: August 27, 2021 - Published By:
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The Indian central bank has always been particularly wary of the cryptocurrency industry. According to former Reserve Bank of India Governor Raghuram Rajan, however, cryptos definitely have a “potential future.” Speaking at the Reuters Global Markets Forum, the economist opined that while cryptocurrencies have highly fluctuating values, they might be useful as means of payment in the coming time. As expected, the former bank exec lent more support to the idea of well-regulated stablecoins, with Rajan adding that these assets should have quick, appropriate regulations. It’s worth noting, however, that

Countries That Might Soon Allow Crypto Betting

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Time Stamp: August 21, 2021 5:54 AM - Modified On: August 21, 2021 - Published By:
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Aug 21, 2021 at 09:54 // News In some countries, bitcoin is seen as a legal payment platform, whilst in others, there are regulations pertaining to how betting with cryptocurrency operates. Some other countries have chosen to be quiet on the issue and have not made any attempt in allowing or not allowing it. In countries where Bitcoin is not considered legal, you cannot fund your gambling wallet with cryptocurrency. Only very few countries have come out in the open to address cryptocurrency gambling. Some of the countries that have

The Importance of Developing the Decentralized Finance Space

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Time Stamp: August 16, 2020 7:00 AM - Modified On: May 21, 2021 - Published By:
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The rapid growth of the decentralized finance space, the rise in demand, the improvement of its protocols, and the breadth of offered services and opportunities will provide retail users with the options they are sorely lacking in the existing financial system. And it will enable institutions to move real-world assets onto the blockchain, generating untold cost-savings and improved efficiencies.But it doesn’t have to be a violent revolution. DeFi doesn’t necessarily need to overthrow the incumbent system. I believe that DeFi will complement traditional finance, force it to do better, and,

Economic Crisis Leaves US Government Officials in State of Confusion

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Time Stamp: August 9, 2020 1:20 PM - Modified On: May 21, 2021 - Published By:
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The continuing economic trauma from the COVID-19 crisis has left US government officials in a state of confusion. While some argue for opening the economy, others are advocating for a complete shutdown. The lack of clear economic policy direction is becoming more and more apparent as the crisis unfolds. The difficulty appears to be the potential impact of another shutdown weighed against the continued economic stagnation from partial closures. US Economy Bleeding Out The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis President Neel Kashkari is on the side of complete closure. In

After a Volatile Week, Bitcoin Opens Higher on Monday

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Time Stamp: April 6, 2020 2:42 PM - Modified On: May 21, 2021 - Published By:
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As we see strong signs of stabilization throughout Europe, the situation in the U.K. seems to be getting worse. Not only has the prime minister himself now been admitted to the hospital, but the number of confirmed cases has seen a significant spike to nearly 6,000 yesterday. Last night, the queen herself addressed the nation in a brief but extremely moving speech. Over in the U.S., the president has mentioned that the peak is near. Yet, even in Asia, leaders are finding it difficult to lift the lockdowns and travel

As Malta Delays Regulatory Clarity, Fewer Firms Remain on ‘Blockchain Island’

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Time Stamp: April 3, 2020 11:31 AM - Modified On: May 21, 2021 - Published By:
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It seems that Malta is becoming both less popular among and less populated with crypto firms. The European Union country attracted dozens of industry players in 2018 on the back of the “blockchain island” agenda championed by the local government, but the relevant framework has not yet proven to be effective. Meanwhile, the official rhetoric apparently started to shift away from the blockchain sector, as the government now aims to consolidate it with “other niche sectors.”Meanwhile, the Malta Financial Services Authority, continues to pluck out non-registered crypto agents — be