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Adoption of OECD CARF Framework Seen as Crucial for Global Alignment New Delhi: With Budget 2026 approaching, policymakers are increasingly recognizing the need to revisit India’s VDA taxation model. Although the 30% tax and 1% TDS were introduced to enhance oversight and restrict excessive trading, they have inadvertently driven traders…
FIU enforcement and URL blocking fail to curb offshore exchanges’ access for Indian users New Delhi: The government’s twin-pillar crypto tax model—30% on gains and 1% TDS on transactions—is facing cracks as offshore trading grows. Without TDS collection, India loses both visibility and vital revenue. Since December 2023, the Financial…
A sovereign Travel Rule rail would protect user data, lower costs, and ensure fair compliance for all Indian crypto firms. New Delhi: The popularity of cryptocurrency in India is undeniable, but it brings growing exposure to scams and sanction-related risks. To tackle this, the Travel Rule ensures vital identity details…
A new BIS report reveals that the use of stablecoins outside the crypto ecosystem remains very limited. Based on a survey of 93 central banks, findings show stablecoins are mostly used for trading and DeFi, with minimal adoption in payments and remittances. New Delhi: In August 2025, the Bank for…
Nations Take Divergent Paths as Securities Regulators, Central Banks, and Activity-Based Models Shape Policy Landscape New Delhi, 13 August 2025 As digital assets edge closer to mainstream finance, the question is no longer if crypto should be regulated – but who should do it, and how. At the heart of…
