At a press conference on February 4, Indian Economy Minister Ajay Seth announced that the government plans to implement regulations related to cryptocurrencies in 2023.
The Finance Minister did not discuss any changes or policies related to crypto and virtual digital assets. However, the 2023 Economic Survey highlighted the need for a unified approach to regulating the crypto space given its growing popularity.
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das has repeatedly called for a ban on cryptocurrencies and regulations to discourage their use. We have expressed concern that we may lose our ability to monitor.
In an interview with local media, the economy minister highlighted upcoming regulations on crypto. He emphasized that while the technology behind cryptocurrencies such as blockchain can offer benefits, there are various risks associated with their use in the financial industry.
Government officials also highlighted the overlooked risks associated with the increased use of these digital his tokens.
In his post-budget interview with his Network18 group last week, the finance minister said it was important to establish global standard practices for cryptocurrency regulation at the upcoming meeting at the G20. The G20's first financial meeting is said to be held in Bangalore on February 24 and he on the 25th.
Sitharaman explained in an interview that the goal is to establish a global standard way of regulating cryptocurrencies while empowering central banks to issue digital currencies.
The Minister of Finance stressed the importance of acting in concert, rather than individual regulations in one country, and also spoke of the importance of international cooperation in addressing the transnational nature of technology. He said it is imperative that these countries join forces and work together. Bundle Required action.