A senior Finance Ministry official disclosed on Sunday that India’s stance on cryptocurrencies will be determined in the coming months, as indicated by media reports.
The nation, recognized as one of the least accommodating regions for cryptocurrencies globally, is positioned to leverage the insights gained from the G20’s efforts to develop a framework for assessing crypto-related risks to inform its policy decisions.
During the G20 leaders’ summit, Ajay Seth, Secretary of the Department of Economic Affairs, conveyed that India’s official stance on cryptocurrencies would be determined in the forthcoming months.
India’s approach to digital currencies has been under close examination for an extended period, marked by a series of challenges, including substantial taxation, a downturn in the cryptocurrency market, a quasi-ban, regulations on anti-money laundering, and enforcement actions taken against significant cryptocurrency exchanges.
This scrutiny became more pronounced after India, during its G20 presidency, prioritized formulating global regulations for cryptocurrencies.
This goal was subsequently achieved through the issuance of a “synthesis paper” by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Financial Stability Board (FSB).
In a noteworthy development, India’s Finance Minister announced just last month that members of the G20 had expressed their support for the recommendations the Financial Stability Board put forth concerning crypto assets and stablecoins.
This acknowledgment underscores the increasing consensus among G20 nations regarding addressing the challenges associated with cryptocurrency assets.
The endorsement of these recommendations sets the stage for establishing a comprehensive and internationally coordinated regulatory framework to ensure the stability and integrity of financial markets on a global scale.