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Crypto GST 2.0: How New Tax Rules Could Reshape Web3 Business Models
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Crypto GST 2.0: How New Tax Rules Could Reshape Web3 Business Models

In 2025, India implemented GST on crypto platform fees, adding an 18% tax on top of existing income taxes, reshaping Web3 business models and compliance strategies.

The Reserve Bank of India is Expanding CBDC While Dismissing Privately Issued Stablecoins
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The Reserve Bank of India is Expanding CBDC While Dismissing Privately Issued Stablecoins

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is planning to increase the number of Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) transactions to one million per day by the end of 2023, according to Deputy Governor T Rabi Sankar.

RBI and Central Bank of UAE sign MOU on CBDC bridge
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RBI and Central Bank of UAE sign MOU on CBDC bridge

The Reserve Bank of India and the Central Bank of UAE have signed an MOU to collaborate on CBDC interoperability, specifically for the development of a CBDC bridge to facilitate remittances and trade.

India to Test Viability of Digital Rupee to Cut Fees When Trading Securities
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India to Test Viability of Digital Rupee to Cut Fees When Trading Securities

The Reserve Bank of India is starting a whole pilot for its Digital Rupee project

RBI Releases Publication of CBDC to be Issued in India
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RBI Releases Publication of CBDC to be Issued in India

The FinTech department of the Reserved Bank of India (RBI) recently released concept notes on the issuance of its Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) in India.

Reserve Bank of India Advocates for Crypto Ban
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Reserve Bank of India Advocates for Crypto Ban

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has advocated for a blanket ban to be imposed on the digital currency ecosystem as the central bank believes this nascent asset class poses a threat to the rise of the country as a global power.

India Should Ban Cryptocurrencies, Says RBI Deputy
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India Should Ban Cryptocurrencies, Says RBI Deputy

India should ban cryptocurrencies as they are related to Ponzi schemes or worse and they pose a threat to financial and macroeconomic stability, a deputy governor at the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said.

RBI Says India Will Initially Go for Basic Model For CBDC
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RBI Says India Will Initially Go for Basic Model For CBDC

India’s central bank plans to launch a basic model of the CBDC before implementing a more sophisticated version.

Indian Payment Giant Paytm May Add Crypto Services if Regulations Improves
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Indian Payment Giant Paytm May Add Crypto Services if Regulations Improves

Indian payment unicorn Paytm has reiterated its willingness to add Bitcoin and crypto-related services if regulations around the nascent asset class become clearer.

India May Imposes 2% "Equalization Levy" on Offshore Crypto Exchanges
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India May Imposes 2% "Equalization Levy" on Offshore Crypto Exchanges

According to local media sources in India, the regulator intends to impose a 2% "equalization levy" on investors for cryptocurrency trading services from offshore exchanges that provide services to the Indian market.

The Reserve Bank of India Clarifies Stance About Crypto Ban
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The Reserve Bank of India Clarifies Stance About Crypto Ban

RBI has eased off its harsh grip on crypto activities for banks and other regulated institutions in India.

India Plans to Ban Private Cryptos like Bitcoin in Favor of National Cryptocurrency
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India Plans to Ban Private Cryptos like Bitcoin in Favor of National Cryptocurrency

India plans introducing a new bill to ban private cryptocurrencies as well as introduce a national digital currency.

Bitcoin and Libra’s Ultimate Underlying Value to be Determined by Central Banks, says Ex-RBI Governor
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Bitcoin and Libra’s Ultimate Underlying Value to be Determined by Central Banks, says Ex-RBI Governor

Former Indian central bank governor said that Bitcoin and Libra could play a role in a world where central banks are issuing their own digital currencies.

India Considers New Law to End Crypto Trading Despite Numerous Overturns by the Supreme Court
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India Considers New Law to End Crypto Trading Despite Numerous Overturns by the Supreme Court

The Indian government is planning to bring in a new law to ban cryptocurrency trading, following the prohibition of banks and financial services to provide services related to crypto.

Reserve Bank of India Says Banks Are Authorized to Provide Accounts to Cryptocurrency Traders
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Reserve Bank of India Says Banks Are Authorized to Provide Accounts to Cryptocurrency Traders

The Reserve Bank of India recently responded to an information query, saying that Indian banks are not prohibited from dealing with crypto businesses.