Indian central bank clarifies regulations as local banks shun crypto
Banks like HDFC and State Bank of India reportedly cautioned customers against crypto, citing the RBI’s quashed crypto circular. India’s central bank has issued an official notice regarding local banks reportedly cautioning customers against using cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC).Published Monday, the notice points out that the Reserve Bank of India is aware of media reports that certain banks have cautioned their customers against crypto by referring to the RBI’s quashed three-year-old circular.“Such references to the above circular by banks/ regulated entities are not in order as this....
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