Log in

News

RBI believes that cryptocurrencies are a threat to India's sovereign interest

Updated: Jul 25, 2024
Published: May 16, 2022
0
Share:

Officials from the Reserve Bank of India or the RBI, including its governor Shaktikanta Das, talked about cryptocurrencies and their impact on India while briefing the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance chaired by former minister of state for finance Jayant Sinha, as per reports from local media

Post Feature Image

Cryptocurrencies causing 'dollarization' of the economy: RBI

India has been relatively harsh when it comes to cryptocurrency taxation, and currently, policymakers consider crypto gains similar to gains made from race betting, gambling, and other such instruments. Moreover, as per the recent conversation between RBI and the Standing Committee, the officials expressed that cryptocurrencies will cause the "dollarization" of a part of the Indian economy, which goes against the sovereign interests of the nation. 
"It will seriously undermine the RBI's capacity to determine monetary policy and regulate the monetary system of the country," said an RBI official, as per a member of the panel.
The officials pointed out the potential threat that cryptocurrencies posses to the authority of the central bank by becoming a medium of exchange and replacing the rupee in financial transactions, both domestic and cross-border.
"Almost all cryptocurrencies are dollar-denominated and issued by foreign private entities, it may eventually lead to dollarization of a part of our economy, which will be against the country's sovereign interest," the RBI officials told the members.

28% Goods and Services Tax (GST)

It is also important to note that the authorities in India, including the RBI, do not see cryptocurrencies as a form of payment. As a result, the Goods and Service Tax (GST) Council plans to implement 28% GST on cryptocurrency investment. Currently, the crypto gains are taxed at a rate of 30%, followed by 1% TDS on every transaction. However, lawmakers have called for higher taxation due to the huge gains that BTC, ETH, and altcoins provide to the users.

100% Success Money Back Guarantee

If our approach doesn’t outperform the overall crypto market during your subscription, we’ll give you a full refund of your membership. No questions asked. For quarterly and monthly subscribers this is applicable once your subscription runs for 6 consecutive months.

Terms & Conditions apply

Star

Trusted by 300,000+ traders

Take your next step towards crypto success

Save 50%

$799/year

Get everything you need to actively manage your portfolio and stay ahead. Ideal for investors seeking regular guidance and access to tools that help make informed decisions.

VisaCardImageMsCardImageCoinbaseCardImageSolanaCardImage

For your security, all orders are processed on a secured server.

What’s included in Pro:

  • Success Guarantee, if we don’t outperform the market, you get 100% back, no questions asked

  • 24/7 access to experts with 50+ years’ experience

  • All of our top token picks for 2025

  • Our latest memecoins pick with 50X potential

  • On hand technical analysis on any token of your choice

  • Weekly livestreams & ask us anything with the team

  • Daily insights on Macro, Mechanics, and On-chain

  • Curated list of top upcoming airdrops (free money)

Our track record speaks for itself

With over 2.4M tokens and widespread misinformation in crypto, we cut
through the noise and consistently find winning assets.

/images/advertorial/corpcomm3.webp
/images/advertorial/corpcomm4.webp
/images/advertorial/corpcomm5.webp

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. We've consistently identified winners across multiple cycles. Bitcoin under $1,000, Ethereum under $70, Solana under $10, WIF from $0.003 to $5, PopCat from $0.004 to $2, SPX blasting past $1.70, and our latest pick has already 200X'd since June 2025. Everything is timestamped and public record.

No. When we founded Cryptonary in 2017 the market was new to everyone. We intentionally created content that was easy to understand and actionable. That foundational principle is the crux of Cryptonary. Taking complex ideas and opportunities and presenting them in a way a 10 year old could understand.

Signal vs noise. We filter out 99.9% of garbage projects, provide data backed analysis, and have a proven track record of finding winners. Not to mention since Cryptonary's inception in 2017 we have never taken investment, sponsorship or partnership. Compare this to pretty much everyone else, no track record, and a long list of partnerships that cloud judgements.

We share highly sensitive, time-critical research. Once it's out, it can't be "returned." That's why membership is annual only. Crypto success takes time and commitment. If someone is not willing to invest 12 months into their future, there is no place for them at Cryptonary.

Yes. You will have 24/7 to the team that bought you BTC at $1,000, ETH at $70, and SOL at $10. Through our community chats, live Q&As, and member only channels, you can ask questions and interact directly with the team. Our team has over 50 years of combined experience which you can tap into every single day.

Daily. We provide real-time updates, weekly reports, emergency alerts, and live Q&As when the markets move fast. In crypto, the market moves fast, in Cryptonary, we move faster.

If our approach to the market doesn’t beat the overall crypto market during your subscription, we’ll give you a full refund of your membership fee. No questions asked. For quarterly and monthly subscribers this is applicable once your subscription runs for 6 consecutive months.

Recommended from Cryptonary
Big Market Update: What's Next?
PRO
Market Updates
Big Market Update: What's Next?Markets just wrapped a huge week: the Fed cut rates, Big Tech earnings rolled in, and Trump and Xi s...
7 min read
Oct 31, 2025
Market Pulse: Fed Surprise Cools Markets, BTC Tests Lower Range
PRO
Market Pulse
Market Pulse: Fed Surprise Cools Ma...The Fed’s unexpected hawkish pivot and mixed Big Tech earnings have injected fresh tension into mark...
5 min read
Oct 30, 2025
Passive income: 2 single-sided yields on SOL with up to 70% APY
PRO
Research Report
Passive income: 2 single-sided yiel...We came across two yield setups on Solana that just make sense: easy to run, strong returns, and ful...
7 min read
Oct 29, 2025