Union Budget 2018: The government of India does not consider cyrpto-currencies as legitimate, but it will explore the use of block chain technologies, according to the Finance Minister Arun Jaitely. Government all over the world is showing no mercy to cryptocoins. The Government does not consider cyrpto-currencies as legitimate but will explore the use of blockchain technologies, said Finance Minister Arun Jaitley during his Union Budget 2018. "All crypto currencies, which include bitcoins, are illegal and the government will take all measures to eliminate their use" - Arun Jaitely This statement had a huge impact on Indian crypto market which has a 11% share in World Crypto market. Bitcoin which was trading before the Budget at $10,983 in India is now trading at $9,100 on Indian exchange Zebpay. But i don't think it will put an end to crypto coins in India. The government will come up with some regulations to tackle illegal transactions and tax evasi...
WHAT IS A CRYPTOCURRENCY? A cryptocurrency (or crypto currency ) is a digital asset designed to work as a medium of exchange that uses cryptography to secure its transactions, to control the creation of additional units, and to verify the transfer of assets. Cryptocurrencies are classified as a subset of digital currencies and are also classified as a subset of alternative currencies and virtual currencies. SOURCES OF INCOME FROM CRYPTOCURRENCY: The different ways to get Income from Cryptocurrency are: Mining them. Trading Cryptocurrency on Exchanges Receiving them in return for sale of Goods/Services. IS CRYPTOCURRENCY LEGAL IN INDIA? Cryptocurrency as a medium of payment, has neither been authorized nor been regulated by any central authority in India. Further, no set rules, regulations or guidelines have been laid down for resolving disputes that could arise while dealing with bitcoins. Hence, bitcoin transactions come with their own set of risks. However, given this ...