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Reserve Bank of India (RBI) still favors crypto prohibition amid tax evasion fears

News | 2026/07/09 00:00

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) still favors crypto prohibition amid tax evasion fears

Indian regulators maintained a hawkish stance despite the growing embrace of digital assets and technology by governments worldwide.

The Reserve Bank of India continues to favor a crypto prohibition despite the presence of nearly 39 million crypto investors in the country:

  • The central bank opposes banks' involvement in crypto assets and warns of financial risks:
  • Tax officials note the low reporting of crypto gains:
  • Policymakers believe crypto could worsen capital outflows:

The Indian government continues to combat tax evasion, while the central bank insists on prohibiting banks from engaging with crypto assets.

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