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How friendly a country is to crypto depends on 2 factors: one is how it regulates the currency or how the country taxes the currency.

The concept of Cryptocurrencies is very new to the Indian market, apparently, the government has not brought taxability on them into the statute book.

While some countries have started putting tax liabilities on crypto, other countries like Portugal, Germany, Switzerland, Malta, Cyprus, Bermuda, Singapore are crypto-friendly countries.
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India's GST Council Aims Levying 28% Tax On Cryptocurrencies
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India's GST Council Aims Levying 28% Tax On Cryptocurrencies
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Breaking: India May Soon Ban Crypto Celebrity Endorsements

Crypto endorsement by celebrities in India will soon come to an end with possible talks of law violations. The deals will come to a halt for all major public figures and sportspeople even, suggests SEBI. Along with India, the novel crypto space is highly unregulated in several markets calling for strict rules. Misleading ads are

Sthuthie V Murthy June 2, 2022

Crypto endorsement by celebrities in India will soon come to an end with possible talks of law violations. The deals will come to a halt for all major public figures and sportspeople even, suggests SEBI. Along with India, the novel crypto space is highly unregulated in several markets calling for strict rules. Misleading ads are

Canada's CI Global Asset Management Targets Metaverse and Blockchain ETFs
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Canada's CI Global Asset Management Targets Metaverse and Blockchain ETFs
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“We Will Be Forced To Comply” Crypto Exchanges Raise Warnings As Canada Blacklists Crypto

Most major cryptocurrencies traded negative for the week as Canada’s blacklisting of crypto wallets related to the trucker protest drew criticism from the community, while tensions between Russia and Ukraine dented broader markets. Bitcoin and Ethereum, the world’s largest crypto currencies, were trading 5.6% and  10% lower for the week, respectively, while crypto market capitalization

Ambar Warrick February 20, 2022

Most major cryptocurrencies traded negative for the week as Canada’s blacklisting of crypto wallets related to the trucker protest drew criticism from the community, while tensions between Russia and Ukraine dented broader markets. Bitcoin and Ethereum, the world’s largest crypto currencies, were trading 5.6% and  10% lower for the week, respectively, while crypto market capitalization

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El Salvador
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El Salvador will bring Legal Clarity to Bitcoin Bonds Issuance Via New Laws

Bitcoin remains firmly at the center of the plans of Nayib Bukele, the president of El Salvador. The government of the Central American country will send about 20 bills to its Congress that will give legal backing to Bukele’s plan to issue Bitcoin Bonds. Per a Reuters report, the Finance Minister of El Salvador, Alejandro

Olivia Brooke January 5, 2022

Bitcoin remains firmly at the center of the plans of Nayib Bukele, the president of El Salvador. The government of the Central American country will send about 20 bills to its Congress that will give legal backing to Bukele’s plan to issue Bitcoin Bonds. Per a Reuters report, the Finance Minister of El Salvador, Alejandro

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Bitcoin-Institutional-Buying
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Just In: $908 Billion Stimulus Bill Can Push Bitcoin Above $20K Territory

The $908 billion stimulus bill was finally approved by a bipartisan group of lawmakers after struggling for almost two weeks. The group of lawmakers reached a middle ground and have decided to present the stimulus bill in two parts one covering liability protections for businesses and the other covering the federal aid to states and

Prashant Jha June 18, 2022

The $908 billion stimulus bill was finally approved by a bipartisan group of lawmakers after struggling for almost two weeks. The group of lawmakers reached a middle ground and have decided to present the stimulus bill in two parts one covering liability protections for businesses and the other covering the federal aid to states and

Cryptocurrency tax
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Cryptocurrency tax
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Crypto India: Indian Cryptocurrency Traders May Soon Face Tax Liability On Bitcoin Income

The rumor mills surrounding Indian cryptocurrency regulations do not seem to die down, the latest being possible tax liabilities on bitcoin income for traders. India at present doesn’t have a working cryptocurrency regulatory framework in place despite the March order of the Supreme Court nullifying the Reserve Bank of India’s banking ban on cryptocurrency exchanges.

Prashant Jha December 11, 2020

The rumor mills surrounding Indian cryptocurrency regulations do not seem to die down, the latest being possible tax liabilities on bitcoin income for traders. India at present doesn’t have a working cryptocurrency regulatory framework in place despite the March order of the Supreme Court nullifying the Reserve Bank of India’s banking ban on cryptocurrency exchanges.

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Bitcoin FOMO Hits Indian Banks, Pressure Rising on Indian Govt. for Crypto Regulation

Financial institutions all across globe are facing Bitcoin FOMO and same is true for major Indian banks. As per the latest reports  major Indian Banks who earlier denied services to crypto companies in India are now finally following the supreme court ruling and planning to resume their services. Indian Banks Feeling The Bitcoin FOMO The

Prashant Jha December 11, 2020

Financial institutions all across globe are facing Bitcoin FOMO and same is true for major Indian banks. As per the latest reports  major Indian Banks who earlier denied services to crypto companies in India are now finally following the supreme court ruling and planning to resume their services. Indian Banks Feeling The Bitcoin FOMO The

CHINA bitcoin
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CHINA bitcoin
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Editorial: Is “Digital Yuan” China’s Weapon to Rule Global Markets?

The advent of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin as a mainstream investment market and a reliable payment gateway has forced governments around the globe to take notice of the nascent technology. The ongoing bitcoin bull run driven by the mainstream financial giants such as PayPal and MicroStrategy & rising global trade tensions has only made the contention

Prashant Jha December 6, 2020

The advent of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin as a mainstream investment market and a reliable payment gateway has forced governments around the globe to take notice of the nascent technology. The ongoing bitcoin bull run driven by the mainstream financial giants such as PayPal and MicroStrategy & rising global trade tensions has only made the contention

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Bitcoin regulation
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US National Intelligence Director Writes to SEC Over China’s Growing Dominance in Cryptocurrencies

China’s growing influence in the digital currency space has got the US intelligence community on their toes as they see it as a threat to financial security. As per a recent report, the Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe wrote a letter to the Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Jay Clayton expressing his concerns over China’s

Prashant Jha November 25, 2020

China’s growing influence in the digital currency space has got the US intelligence community on their toes as they see it as a threat to financial security. As per a recent report, the Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe wrote a letter to the Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Jay Clayton expressing his concerns over China’s

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do kwon scam
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Bitcoin [BTC] Scams Rise Again Amid Rising US Presidential Elections Uncertainty

A fake Elon Musk on Twitter was seen pulling a crypto scam under the garb of celebrating the results of the US Presidential elections 2020. The tweet posted a link and asked the readers to visit the website in the link and donate bitcoin, and in return, they will get double the amount they have

Prashant Jha November 5, 2020

A fake Elon Musk on Twitter was seen pulling a crypto scam under the garb of celebrating the results of the US Presidential elections 2020. The tweet posted a link and asked the readers to visit the website in the link and donate bitcoin, and in return, they will get double the amount they have

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bitcoin loss
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How To Save Capital Gain Tax By Booking Bitcoin Losses In Advance

With the prices of bitcoin taking a serious tumble the resultant bitcoin losses can be used to save the capital gains tax this fiscal year by booking them in advance i.e. before March 31, 2018. Saving on capital gain tax by booking bitcoin losses this fiscal year Cryptocurrencies have only risen in popularity and increased

Stan Peterson March 31, 2018

With the prices of bitcoin taking a serious tumble the resultant bitcoin losses can be used to save the capital gains tax this fiscal year by booking them in advance i.e. before March 31, 2018. Saving on capital gain tax by booking bitcoin losses this fiscal year Cryptocurrencies have only risen in popularity and increased

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cryptocurrency taxation
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Cryptocurrency Taxation: How To Handle Its Different Facets

Did you just find out that you owe the taxation authority some $30k? But you don’t have this $30k because you traded in cryptos? Well, then you are not alone as this is exactly what is going on with the cryptocurrency investors or users. So, what is actually the matter and what is taxable? Users/Investors

Achal Arya March 21, 2018

Did you just find out that you owe the taxation authority some $30k? But you don’t have this $30k because you traded in cryptos? Well, then you are not alone as this is exactly what is going on with the cryptocurrency investors or users. So, what is actually the matter and what is taxable? Users/Investors

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what is kyc
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What is KYC and AML? Why it’s so Important in Cryptocurrencies?

These two terms, ‘Know Your Customer and Anti-Money Laundering (KYC and AML)’ is no more new, especially when we think of various financial sectors working around the world. In fact, recently they have received so much of limelight, that every now a then a new law or rule can be noticed, which intends to make

Saurabh chhabra April 1, 2022

These two terms, ‘Know Your Customer and Anti-Money Laundering (KYC and AML)’ is no more new, especially when we think of various financial sectors working around the world. In fact, recently they have received so much of limelight, that every now a then a new law or rule can be noticed, which intends to make

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bitlicense
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What is BitLicense? Why it’s important?

A business license granted for the activities involving virtual currencies is BitLicense. It contains a set of regulations that are issued by the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYSDFS). In order to regulate the digital currency like bitcoin, the framework of this regulation covers those that are located, reside, conducts business or have

Casper Brown April 1, 2022

A business license granted for the activities involving virtual currencies is BitLicense. It contains a set of regulations that are issued by the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYSDFS). In order to regulate the digital currency like bitcoin, the framework of this regulation covers those that are located, reside, conducts business or have

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bitcoin tax
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Got a Bitcoin Tax Notice… Here’s What to Do!

Just last month, the Indian Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) issued a tax notice to 1L cryptocurrency investors. The summon was sent to these investors that ordered them to present the documents and evidence for the questions asked in there. Also, read… Taxman Crushes the “Giancarlos Party” for Indian Bitcoin Investors Any kind of notice or communication

Casper Brown April 1, 2022

Just last month, the Indian Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) issued a tax notice to 1L cryptocurrency investors. The summon was sent to these investors that ordered them to present the documents and evidence for the questions asked in there. Also, read… Taxman Crushes the “Giancarlos Party” for Indian Bitcoin Investors Any kind of notice or communication