Indian Government Prepares to Fast Track Crypto Bill — Plans to Introduce Cryptocurrency Law in a Month: Report

The Indian government is reportedly considering taking “the ordinance route” to quickly pass the cryptocurrency bill. “The government is of the firm view that they want to introduce the law within a month of clearance of the ordinance,” a local news outlet detailed. Indian Government Seeks to Quickly Pass Crypto Bill All eyes are on … Read more

Indian Government Clarifies Position on Cryptocurrency and Digital Rupee

The Indian government has clarified its position on cryptocurrency and the country’s digital currency in answers provided by the Ministry of Finance in Rajya Sabha, the upper house of India’s parliament. The Indian crypto industry sees this clarification as positive news and that the government is unlikely to impose an outright ban on cryptocurrencies, including … Read more

Indian Parliament to Consider Bill That Creates Digital Rupee While Banning Cryptocurrencies in Current Session

The Indian government has finally moved forward with a cryptocurrency bill. Entitled “The Cryptocurrency and Regulation of Official Digital Currency Bill 2021,” the bill has been listed for consideration in the current parliamentary session of Lok Sabha, the lower house of India’s parliament. It seeks to create a framework for India’s official digital currency to … Read more

New Cryptocurrency Exchanges Launch in India as Businesses Seek Answers From RBI

The Indian cryptocurrency industry has been growing rapidly despite the nationwide lockdown and the coronavirus crisis. Two new cryptocurrency trading platforms are launching in India while existing crypto businesses seek clarification from the central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). New Cryptocurrency Trading Platforms Launching in India The crypto sector in India is showing … Read more