Indian crypto exchange WazirX has reportedly paid over $6.62 million (49.2 crore rupees) following non-payment of Goods and Services Tax (GST) on trade commissions. The total recovery includes the pending tax of $5.43 million (40.5 crore rupees), the interest and a penalty for non-payment.Government officials from the Central GST and Central Excise committee (CGST Mumbai Zone) … [Read more...] about Indian taxman recovers $6.62M from WazirX for evading tax on commission
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Indian Ruling Party-Aligned Group Takes Stance on Crypto Regulation
While SJM includes a member of the board of directors of the Reserve Bank of India, Swaminathan Gurumurthy, among its co founders, observers say it’s unlikely to have much influence over government policy. Even though it is considered the economic arm of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), a nationalist group that provides the ideological backing for the ruling party, the BJP, … [Read more...] about Indian Ruling Party-Aligned Group Takes Stance on Crypto Regulation
Indian state government to accredit Web2 and Web3 blockchain startups
The state government of Telangana announced the launch of the India Blockchain Accelerator program to foster early-stage Web2 and Web3 startups and blockchain developers aimed at solving real-world challenges. The program will be launched in partnership with unicorn crypto exchange CoinSwitch Kuber and Lumos Labs, a technology innovation management firm. In a dialogue with … [Read more...] about Indian state government to accredit Web2 and Web3 blockchain startups
Indian Crypto Exchange WazirX’s Trading Volume Jumps to Over $43B in 2021
While male investors dominated the action in the volatile meme tokens, women investors mostly traded bitcoin, the report said. However, the number of new female users increased 1,009%, outshining the 829% increase in male signups, a sign of demographic shift, also represented by crypto’s growing popularity in the young generation. Source link … [Read more...] about Indian Crypto Exchange WazirX’s Trading Volume Jumps to Over $43B in 2021
‘Avoid Ban on Private Cryptocurrencies,’ Indian Technology Think Tank CIS Recommends
The Indian government should avoid a ban on private cryptocurrencies, according to a report by Indian non-profit organization Centre for Internet and Society (CIS), which has been cited by lawmakers for reference in the past.The report comes as the Indian government is looking to introduce a crypto bill that will reportedly ban most private cryptocurrencies. But first it needs … [Read more...] about ‘Avoid Ban on Private Cryptocurrencies,’ Indian Technology Think Tank CIS Recommends