India Mulls Ban On Bitcoin And Ethereum In Favor Of 'Digital Rupee'
Portfolio Pulse from Murtuza Merchant
India is considering banning private cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum in favor of its own central bank digital currency (CBDC), the digital rupee. The government is preparing a discussion paper on crypto regulation, citing risks associated with private cryptocurrencies. The Reserve Bank of India is enthusiastic about the potential of CBDCs for financial inclusion and has been conducting pilot tests since 2022.
October 24, 2024 | 2:32 pm
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India is considering banning Bitcoin in favor of its CBDC, the digital rupee, due to perceived risks of private cryptocurrencies.
The potential ban on Bitcoin in India could lead to decreased demand and negative sentiment, impacting its price negatively in the short term.
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IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
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India is considering banning Ethereum in favor of its CBDC, the digital rupee, due to perceived risks of private cryptocurrencies.
The potential ban on Ethereum in India could lead to decreased demand and negative sentiment, impacting its price negatively in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80