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FinMin proposes amendments, seeks to tighten norms for crypto taxation

The government on Thursday proposed to tighten the norms for taxation of cryptocurrencies by disallowing set off of any losses with gains from other virtual digital assets

Top headlines: Govt to seek crypto transactions log; Covid haunts economy

The tax authorities may tell banks crypto exchanges to report on virtual digital assets' transactions as India is starting is to tax gains from crypto

Centre may seek crypto log on transactions from banks, exchanges

Sale and purchase of digital assets will reflect in the AIS

Amitabh Bachchan pays up after DGGI evasion notice on NFT sale

Bachchan had entered into an agreement with Rhiti Entertainment Pte. Ltd, Singapore, for conversion of his content into NFTs by way of an auction.

Cryptoverse: Bitcoin not anonymous enough for growing cohort of users

A volatile class of crypto known as privacy coins has quietly been gaining ground this month as maturing bitcoin inches towards mainstream finance

Crypto industry miffed by govt's position on barring tax deductions

Losses from one kind of VDA like cryptos and NFTs can't be set off against gains from another. Infra cost in mining such assets won't be allowed to be used for availing any deductions

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Crypto mining cost not to be allowed as deduction under I-T Act: FinMin

The minister said while computing the income from transfer of VDA, no deduction in respect of any expenditure (other than the cost of acquisition) or allowance is allowed

Govt working to classify cryptocurrency under GST law, 'remove doubt'

The government is working on classification of cryptocurrency as goods or services under the GST law, so that tax can be levied on the entire value of transactions

Australian watchdog sues Facebook-owner Meta over scam advertisements

Australia's competition watchdog filed a lawsuit against Meta on Friday, alleging the social media giant failed to prevent scammers using its platform to promote fake ads featuring well-known people

RBI remains net seller of US dollars in January; sells $771 million

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) remained a net seller of the US currency in January 2022, selling $771 million in the spot market.

No plans to introduce cryptocurrency, Centre says in Rajya Sabha

RBI is currently working towards a phased implementation strategy for introduction of CBDC

ED investigating 7 cases of cryptocurrency usage in money laundering

The Enforcement Directorate is investigating 7 cases in which cryptocurrency has been used for money laundering and has so far attached proceeds of crime worth Rs 135 crore, Parliament was informed

Tug-of-war between newbies & top 1% has Bitcoin range-bound

Bitcoin's been clinging to a range between $32,000 and $47,000, which is proving tricky to break out of

Finance ministry working on consultation paper to deal with cryptoassets

RBI has publicly expressed strong reservations against permitting cryptocurrencies

Indian-American among 2 indicted in US for role in crypto money laundering

Two persons, including an Indian-American, have been indicted by a US court for their roles in a cryptocurrency money laundering scheme, the Department of Justice said.

Crypto brain drain is 'crazy' in India, says Polygon co-founder Nailwal

India's dithering on whether to embrace digital assets is causing thousands of developers, investors and entrepreneurs to leave for places with more friendly regulation, said Polygon co-founder

Bitcoin drops below $40,000 as Biden-inspired optimism fades

Most of the top cryptocurrencies were down at least slightly in the 24 hours to 4:15 p.m. Hong Kong time

Bitcoin tops $42,000 as Biden kick-starts US cryptocurrency oversight

The largest cryptocurrency rose as much as 10 per cent to $42,427 on Wednesday morning in New York, its highest level since March 2

Bitcoin rallies after Biden signs executive order on digital assets

Biden's order will require the Treasury Department, the Commerce Department and other key agencies to prepare reports on 'the future of money' and the role cryptocurrencies will play