India to Reportedly Ban Crypto as Payment Method but Regulate as Asset

Nov 17, 2021

Government sources reveal India will allegedly ban the use of cryptocurrencies for making payments but will allow and regulate the trading of crypto as assets. The Modi government will also ban active solicitation from crypto firms, such as ads. “The Hash” group discusses the latest continuation of India’s complicated relationship with crypto affairs.

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