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India could bar transactions in crypto, permit holding as assets: Report
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moneycontrol.comIndia is likely to bar the use of cryptocurrencies for transactions or making payments, but allow them to be held as assets like gold, shares or bonds, the Economic Times reported on Wednesday.
Citing sources familiar with the government's thinking, the newspaper said this approach would avoid implementing a complete ban, though the government was keen to stop crypto companies, including exchanges and platforms from actively trying to attract new investors.
The crypto community has made several representations to Indian authorities asking to be classified as an asset rather than as a currency, in order to gain acceptance and avoid a ban.
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi last week chaired a meeting to discuss the future of cryptocurrencies
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