Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange has once again taken a hit in India. The titan exchange has been slammed with a staggering $86 million tax bill by Indian authorities as regards non-compliance issues.
India Issues Tax Bill On Binance
The Indian government has issued a substantial tax bill to Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange. The Ahmedabad unit of the Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI) has sent a show cause notice to Binance, demanding $86,033,159 in Goods and Services Tax (GST).
The tax recovery notice stems from allegations that Binance collected fees from Indian customers trading in virtual digital assets (VDAs) on their platform without registering under the Indian GST framework. This action has depicted India‘s efforts to bring cryptocurrency operations under its tax regime.
Binance, which is known to hold an estimated 40% market share in the global cryptocurrency market and operates in over 150 countries, now faces scrutiny from Indian tax authorities which isn’t exactly new. This new bill imposed by the Indian government would basically assert its regulatory authority over international crypto platforms serving Indian customers.
This development marks a significant milestone in India’s approach to overseeing the rapidly growing virtual currency market within its borders. It may also set a precedent for how other countries deal with global cryptocurrency exchanges operating in their jurisdictions. Fairly, this would normal amid recent happenings in the Indian crypto market. Most recently a prominent exchange in India WazirX suffered a hack which led to millions of users funds stolen.
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India’s Crypto Policy Development
Simultaneously, India’s financial regulators are taking steps to establish a more comprehensive policy for cryptocurrencies. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) are collaborating with other government bodies to shape the country’s approach to digital assets.
Economic Affairs Secretary Ajay Seth revealed in an interview last month that a discussion paper outlining the government’s stance on cryptocurrencies is expected to be released before September 2024. This document aims to solicit input from various stakeholders on potential regulations for India’s crypto policy.
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