RBI Is Still Aiming At A Crypto Ban, Says Finance Minister

RBI Is Still Aiming At A Crypto Ban, Says Finance Minister

Finance Minister of India, Nirmala Sitharaman has revealed that Reserve Bank Of India insists a ban on cryptocurrency. Despite making their stance on digital asset clear, India continues to seek global collaboration for imposing the ban. The government should come up with clear regulations however, the status of the ban remains murky considering the support […]


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