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<p>The Indian Supreme Court did not mince words recently as it criticized the Union government for its failure to establish clear cryptocurrency regulations in the country.</p><h2 id="header-0">Lack of crypto clarity</h2><p>That’s according to a<a href="https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/supreme-court-terms-absence-of-law-on-crypto-unfortunate-101690516129783.html" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> report</a> published by local media outlet, the Hindustan Times, on Friday. It’s understood that the Supreme Court is frustrated with regard to the lack of guidelines surrounding cryptocurrencies. That frustration has arisen as crypto is increasingly coming to the attention of the courts due to it being associated with a rising number of criminal activities.</p><p>The court directed the government to provide information about any plans to set up a dedicated federal agency to investigate crypto-related crimes. During the proceedings, Justices Surya Kant and Dipankar Datta expressed their disappointment, pointing out the absence of any concrete laws pertaining to cryptocurrencies.</p><h2 id="header-1">Crypto bill failings</h2><p>The context for the court’s remarks was the ongoing hearing of petitions related to cryptocurrency fraud cases across different states in India. In light of the gravity of these cases, the court demanded a response from the government regarding its capability to establish an effective mechanism to investigate crypto-related crimes.</p><p>The struggle for clear and comprehensive crypto regulations in India has been long-standing. As far back as 2018, the government was instructed by the Supreme Court to draft a crypto bill, but progress has been slow. The government has continually promised to provide legislative clarity over the past few years. Despite this, the final draft of the crypto bill has not been produced.</p><h2 id="header-2">Crypto taxes</h2><p>Governments may drag their feet when it comes to regulatory clarity relative to unfolding innovations but they’re far more responsive when it comes to taxes. The Indian government acted swiftly to<a href="https://medium.com/&#64;coinness.gl/indias-wazirx-partners-with-taxnodes-to-simplify-taxes-b3e11537596" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> impose</a> crypto taxation laws, which took effect in April 2022.</p><p>During that bull market period, India emerged as one of the leading crypto markets, witnessing the rise of several crypto unicorns and significant trading volumes amounting to billions of dollars. However, the introduction of tax laws had an adverse impact on the thriving crypto industry. Added to that, the lack of regulatory clarity caused many established firms to relocate from India, seeking more favorable environments for their operations.</p><h2 id="header-3">Market potential</h2><p>Despite the government’s lethargic legislative response and heavy-handed tax policy, there are still reasons for optimism with regard to the development of crypto in India. India’s fintech sector is the third largest in the world, driven more recently by rapid digital adoption, together with efforts to bring about financial inclusion.</p><p>Last month, Xapo Bank, a Gibraltar-based crypto bank, was sufficiently encouraged by the potential offered in India to<a href="https://medium.com/&#64;coinness.gl/crypto-friendly-xapo-bank-enters-indian-market-c37806685b29" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> enter</a> the Indian market. Earlier this week, the world’s largest asset manager, BlackRock,<a href="https://medium.com/&#64;coinness.gl/blackrock-investment-marks-its-return-to-india-d4e24ac54c49" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> announced</a> that it was partnering with Jio Financial and re-entering the Indian market after a six-year hiatus.</p><p>The move could have implications for crypto in India given that BlackRock has changed its tack on crypto, having recently filed an application to launch a bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the United States.</p><p>Notwithstanding these developments, concrete regulatory guidelines will not only protect against criminal activities but also foster a conducive environment for legitimate innovation and growth in the cryptocurrency space.</p>

Indian Supreme Court Scolds Government over Crypto Regulation Delay

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