The Ministry of Finance recently made it clear in a written reply in the Lok Sabha that the government is not considering a law to regulate the transaction of cryptocurrencies. “Currently, there is no proposal to bring legislation for regulating the sales and purchase of virtual digital assets in the country,” Pankaj Chaudhary, Minister of … Read more
Mumbai: Financial technology companies have a long list of demands and expectations from the upcoming Union Budget, such as investments in digital public infrastructure, GST exemption for business correspondent (BC) outlets, and a fee structure for UPI payments. “We strongly urge the finance minister to prioritise pivotal solutions such as enhancing digital infrastructure, financial literacy … Read more
If you ask ChatGPT, the popular artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, about the most feasible investing option one could explore as a high-risk investor, it promptly asks you to put your money in cryptocurrencies, among other options. Not only does it suggest investing in cryptos, but it also shares with the inquisitive user the key reason … Read more
Jumping for the fifth consecutive day, bitcoin hit $59,000 on Wednesday in the global crypto markets. And if the current rally continues, this would be maiden cryptocurrency’s substantial monthly rally since Dec 2020. In just one day, bitcoin rose 4.4 per cent reaching 59,259, its highest level since Dec 2021. At the same time, ether … Read more