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RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das: Cryptocurrency is “nothing but gambling”

At an event organized in New Delhi, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das shared his views on cryptocurrencies, their nature and the threat posed to India’s economy. According to him, the perceived value of cryptocurrencies is nothing and is “make-believe”. RB Governor Shaktikanta Das pointed to the fact that there is no underlying value in cryptocurrencies. He…

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Tax on crypto

Is higher taxation a solution for the risks involved in cryptocurrencies?

On 1st February, while announcing the Budget 2022, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced something unexpected.  Sitharaman said income from the virtual or digital assets (cryptocurrency) will be taxed at @30%. In addition, @1% TDS (tax deducted at source) will also be levied by the government on these investments. The 30% taxation is retributive tax, harshly…