India asks IMF, FSB to draft technical paper on regulating crypto
India has reached out to two major global financial organizations, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Financial Stability Board (FSB), for assistance in developing a technical paper that will aid in the regulation of cryptocurrencies. The move comes amid growing concerns in India and other countries about the potential risks and dangers posed by cryptocurrencies.
The technical paper that is being developed is expected to help policymakers in India and other countries formulate a coordinated and comprehensive policy to regulate cryptocurrencies. The IMF and FSB are expected to present the joint paper during the 4th Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG) meeting, which is scheduled to take place in October 2023.
According to a statement released by the Ministry of Finance, the Indian government has been closely monitoring the rapid growth of cryptocurrencies and the potential risks that they pose to the financial system. The government believes that the IMF and FSB have the necessary expertise and experience to help India and other countries develop a regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies.
The move by India to seek assistance from the IMF and FSB is in line with the growing global trend towards regulating cryptocurrencies. Many countries, including the United States, Canada, and Japan, have already introduced regulatory frameworks for cryptocurrencies in an effort to protect investors and prevent the misuse of cryptocurrencies for illicit activities such as money laundering and terrorism financing.
Cryptocurrencies have been a topic of debate and discussion in India for several years now. The Indian government has been grappling with the challenge of regulating cryptocurrencies while also promoting innovation and growth in the technology sector. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) had imposed a ban on banks dealing with cryptocurrencies in 2018, which was later overturned by the Supreme Court in 2020.
The Indian government has since been working on developing a regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies. In January 2021, the Indian government proposed a bill that seeks to ban all private cryptocurrencies in India and introduce a framework for a digital rupee issued by the RBI. The bill is currently under consideration by the Indian parliament.
The development of a technical paper by the IMF and FSB is expected to provide valuable insights and guidance for India and other countries as they work towards developing their own regulatory frameworks for cryptocurrencies. The paper is also expected to contribute to the global effort to ensure the safe and responsible use of cryptocurrencies in the financial system.
