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Crypto Regulation in the G20: An Assessment of Policy Responses by Anndy Lian

Crypto Regulation in the G20: An Assessment of Policy Responses by Anndy Lian

The global crypto community will be keenly awaiting the outcome of the upcoming G20 summit in Bengaluru, where discussions on the future of virtual or digital assets are expected to take place.

At the G20 summit, various countries and their regulatory bodies will come together to discuss the need for a collaborative approach towards building a regulatory framework for digital assets. The summit is likely to cover various aspects of the crypto market, such as security, taxation, and investor protection, among others. The outcome of these discussions will be of great importance for the global crypto community as it may set the tone for how different countries will regulate digital assets in the future.

The phrase “fate of the virtual assets” in the statement refers to the regulatory status and legal recognition of digital assets like cryptocurrencies, which remain a gray area in many countries. The lack of clear regulations has led to various challenges for investors and businesses operating in the crypto market. Therefore, the discussions at the G20 summit will be critical in shaping the future of the industry, and the global crypto community will be keenly following the developments.

Anndy Lian added: “The ideal approach to regulating cryptocurrencies should balance standard principles with the flexibility to tailor regulations to individual country circumstances. The proposal for uniform crypto regulation among G20 countries may delay regulation in individual countries like India. Instead, a localized approach can provide advantages such as a more flexible and agile regulatory framework, the ability to respond quickly to market changes and industry needs, and regulations tailored to the local context and priorities. This approach can be especially important in a diverse country like India with significant regional variations in industry needs and challenges.”

In conclusion, while the Union Budget may have offered very little for crypto investors in India, the upcoming G20 summit in Bengaluru is a significant event that could set the tone for the future of the crypto industry. The global crypto community will be paying close attention to the discussions and decisions made at the summit, as they will have far-reaching implications for the industry.

 

Anndy Lian is an early blockchain adopter and experienced serial entrepreneur who is known for his work in the government sector. He is a best selling book author “Blockchain Revolution 2030”.

Currently, he is appointed as the Chief Digital Advisor at Mongolia Productivity Organization, championing national digitization. Prior to his current appointments, he was the Chairman of BigONE Exchange, a global top 30 ranked crypto spot exchange and was also the Advisory Board Member for Hyundai DAC, the blockchain arm of South Korea’s largest car manufacturer Hyundai Motor Group. Lian played a pivotal role as the Blockchain Advisor for Asian Productivity Organisation (APO), an intergovernmental organization committed to improving productivity in the Asia-Pacific region.

An avid supporter of incubating start-ups, Anndy has also been a private investor for the past eight years. With a growth investment mindset, Anndy strategically demonstrates this in the companies he chooses to be involved with. He believes that what he is doing through blockchain technology currently will revolutionise and redefine traditional businesses. He also believes that the blockchain industry has to be “redecentralised”.

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Cryptocurrency players struggle to operate within one percent TDS policy

Cryptocurrency players struggle to operate within one percent TDS policy

The imposed tax has adversely impacted short-term investors and day-to-day trading volume

A 30% taxation on income from cryptocurrency and other virtual assets, was followed with the government’s decision to add a one percent tax deductible at source (TDS) on cryptocurrency transactions from July 1, this year. Even as this appeared as the first step towards regularising the sector, it is felt that the industry is reeling under an adverse impact of such steps. “From the perspective of cryptocurrency trading volume, it has dropped. The implementation of these tax laws has caused the stagnancy of Indian cryptocurrency markets. Prices are also getting lower. Short-term and day traders will get affected due to the implementation of the one percent TDS,” Shivam Thakral, CEO, BuyUcoin, told FE Online.

Industry expert opined that the move by the government will ward off investment from international players. According to Anndy Lian, chairman, BigONE exchange, this will affect the market’s liquidity and foreign investors will look to stay away from Indian markets. “It will not be sustainable for investors in the long run. Active traders will get adversely affected as it would decrease day time trading. The overall market conditions would deteriorate, as more Indian cryptocurrency exchanges will look to settle outside,” he added.

What is to be noted that due to looming uncertainty over regulations and policies, a few companies have already shifted base to other markets such as Dubai. “The transition of Indian exchanges will have an impact on the overall cryptocurrency scenario within a year. I think the Indian government will see a huge efflux of cryptocurrency investors and developers in the near future,” Lian said.

Anndy Lian is an early blockchain adopter and experienced serial entrepreneur who is known for his work in the government sector. He is a best selling book author “Blockchain Revolution 2030”.

Currently, he is appointed as the Chief Digital Advisor at Mongolia Productivity Organization, championing national digitization. Prior to his current appointments, he was the Chairman of BigONE Exchange, a global top 30 ranked crypto spot exchange and was also the Advisory Board Member for Hyundai DAC, the blockchain arm of South Korea’s largest car manufacturer Hyundai Motor Group. Lian played a pivotal role as the Blockchain Advisor for Asian Productivity Organisation (APO), an intergovernmental organization committed to improving productivity in the Asia-Pacific region.

An avid supporter of incubating start-ups, Anndy has also been a private investor for the past eight years. With a growth investment mindset, Anndy strategically demonstrates this in the companies he chooses to be involved with. He believes that what he is doing through blockchain technology currently will revolutionise and redefine traditional businesses. He also believes that the blockchain industry has to be “redecentralised”.

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‘Backtracking Never A Good Policy,’ Experts Comment As India’s Finance Minister Hints At Banning Cryptos

‘Backtracking Never A Good Policy,’ Experts Comment As India’s Finance Minister Hints At Banning Cryptos

My additional comments:

Stating this upfront is a good strategy. I believe FM Sitaraman is giving a warning to all that if cryptocurrencies become too out of hand, there is a chance to revise the regulations. I do not see this as bad backtracking. If you looked at it from FM’s perspective, if crypto becomes very successfully and they felt that the market is receptive, open and ready for this new digital currency, there might also be other possible incentives that can be introduced. Reducing from 30% to 10% is not backtracking right?

In my opinion, the revision is reasonable and it is an act to protect the India market.  The digital rupee is not an easy task for India. India is a big economy and may need to exercise more control over its currency before adopting it to its fullest scale. Potential security issues can be a problem at the start and I urge experts to look deeper into the direct and indirect costs potentially linked to the implementation so as to allow them to drive innovation to the peak.

 

‘Backtracking Never A Good Policy,’ Experts Comment As India’s Finance Minister Hints At Banning Cryptos

KEY POINTS

  • India might ban cryptos even after taxation
  • India to tax cryptos at 30%
  • Industry seeks clarity on new announcements
  • ‘Backtracking never a good policy’ says expert

Conflicting signals from the Indian government on the legitimacy of cryptocurrency has not gone down well with the industry. International Business Times spoke to several experts to gauge the sunrise sector’s mood and all of them asked for just one thing – clear directions from the top.

The federal budget for the year beginning April seemed to chart out a path when it imposed a 30% tax on cryptocurrencies. A few days later, however, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said she could still ban the cryptos later. Industry insiders believe that backtracking is not a good policy especially for a big economy like India.

In a recent interview to The Economic Times, Sitharaman said, “Banning or not banning will come subsequently when the consultations give me inputs. But would you say till then I do not even tax the huge profits being transacted? I will. Legitimate or not legitimate is a different question, taxing is completely my prerogative.”

Raj Kapoor, founder of India Blockchain Alliance and Chief Growth Officer at Chainsense, said, “Backtracking is never a good policy and I feel the statement should be viewed as a statement where we have taken a baby step forward but the steps and strides seem miles away.” Kapoor believes that the announcements made in the federal budget about cryptos have a lot of grey areas that needs to be addressed.

“When we say ‘ban’ crypto currencies what exactly do we ban? What are the permissible exemptions? Do we permit crypto currencies to make in platform payments the largest exemption issue? What is the manner you permit purchase of exempted cryptocurrencies for exempted use by sovereign currencies? Questions galore, solutions in the grey,” he told International Business Times.

Shivam Thakral, chief executive officer of Indian exchange BuyUcoin, believes that the finance minister might be referring to a “worst-case scenario like when most (Financial Action Task Force) member-countries decide to ban crypto.”

“There’s also a burgeoning concern among global regulatory watchdogs that crypto can have an adverse impact on economic stability in countries like India. We’re really optimistic that the government of India will address these concerns and bring in a strong regulatory framework to tackle all these issues to become global leaders in crypto & blockchain industry,” Thakral told International Business Times.

On the other hand, Anndy Lian, chairman of BigONE Exchange, believes that stating upfront that the government might ban cryptos later is a “good strategy.”

“I believe FM Sitaraman is giving a warning to all that if cryptocurrencies become too out of hand, there is a chance to revise the regulations. In my opinion, the revision is reasonable and it is an act to protect the Indian market,” Lian told International Business Times.

India has decided to introduce a 30% tax on cryptos and plans to work on a digital rupee backed by blockchain beginning the financial year starting April.

Sumit Gupta, co-founder and CEO of CoinDCX, said “it’s two steps forward and one step back.”

“The quantum of taxation is something that is discouraging.  Also, specific sections regarding TDS are still confusing. This might act as a dampener for greater adoption,” Gupta told International Business Times.

“We must remember this is just the beginning of the larger process of adoption, multiple discussions are needed to come up with better systems or processes. But we are very hopeful that right actions will be taken,” he said.

 

 

Original Source: https://www.ibtimes.com/backtracking-never-good-policy-experts-comment-indias-finance-minister-hints-banning-3391556

Anndy Lian is an early blockchain adopter and experienced serial entrepreneur who is known for his work in the government sector. He is a best selling book author “Blockchain Revolution 2030”.

Currently, he is appointed as the Chief Digital Advisor at Mongolia Productivity Organization, championing national digitization. Prior to his current appointments, he was the Chairman of BigONE Exchange, a global top 30 ranked crypto spot exchange and was also the Advisory Board Member for Hyundai DAC, the blockchain arm of South Korea’s largest car manufacturer Hyundai Motor Group. Lian played a pivotal role as the Blockchain Advisor for Asian Productivity Organisation (APO), an intergovernmental organization committed to improving productivity in the Asia-Pacific region.

An avid supporter of incubating start-ups, Anndy has also been a private investor for the past eight years. With a growth investment mindset, Anndy strategically demonstrates this in the companies he chooses to be involved with. He believes that what he is doing through blockchain technology currently will revolutionise and redefine traditional businesses. He also believes that the blockchain industry has to be “redecentralised”.

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