Indian central bank remains anti-crypto, affirming ‘no change’ in its stance
The Reserve Bank of India's ban on banks' dealings with crypto may be defunct but the institution remains apprehensive of — if not outright hostile to — cryptocurrencies. Its infamous circular directing banks to cease servicing crypto firms may have been overturned in the courts but India's central bank is showing no signs of softening its stance towards cryptocurrencies.Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das reiterated the institution's position in a recent press conference following a statement on monetary policy, stressing:“We have major concerns around cryptocurrency, which we....
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The Indian government is consulting with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on crypto policies. According to the finance minister, the government and the central bank are in “complete harmony” on crypto and other issues. Indian Government and Central Bank Discussing Crypto Policies Internally Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman revealed Monday that the government is discussing crypto policies with the central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). At the conclusion of the RBI’s board meeting, the finance minister told reporters that the government and the central....
India’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), has reportedly told the central board of directors that it favors a complete ban on cryptocurrencies, stating that a partial ban will not work. The central bank reiterates that it has serious concerns regarding crypto. Meanwhile, the Indian government is reportedly making additional changes to the crypto bill. RBI Wants a Blanket Ban on Crypto, Says a Partial Ban Won’t Work The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) held the 592nd meeting of the central board of directors Friday under the chairmanship of Governor Shaktikanta Das.....
Known for his reluctant stance on decentralized money, the Governor of Bank of England (BOA), Andrew Bailey, has recently taken his anti-crypto rhetoric up a notch. Speaking at a meeting with lawmakers in London, Bailey stated that cryptocurrencies are “dangerous.” Andrew Bailey Remains Sceptical About Cryptos “Crypto-assets,” as the central bank’s official labels bitcoin and the rest, present a danger to the public, Bailey told the British Parliament’s Treasury Committee. The Governor’s statement on Monday reiterates his long-standing concern....