The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has once again cautioned investors on the risks posed by private cryptocurrencies in India. Private cryptocurrencies are a threat to financial stability, investors should keep risks in mind, governor Shaktikanta Das said.
The Budget has proposed a 30% tax on virtual digital assets.
Further, the buyer shall be liable to withhold tax on payments made for the purchase of such asset at the rate of 1% as withholding tax. Also, gains or losses on sale of virtual assets will not be allowed as set off against any other gains or losses. i.e. it will be treated as a separate class of asset.
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