Hello BCT,
Here I'm presenting here the brief story about Budget 2018 for India. Since the launch of this official news from India I have seen panic amongst the BCT users and specially those who are from India.
I am putting forward all the important information that was declared in the Budget portfolio along with the Exclusive interview with
Indian Blockchain Committee Head Ajeet Khurana.Let me clarify first that,
- BITCOIN or any Crypo Currency is not Illegal in the India.
- There was no such commitment made through the Budget 2018
- Indian Government is more than happy to accept the blockchain technology
The Budget 2018, mentioned that PM Narendra Modi asked for the account of crypto currency use in illegitimate way if there is any. Meaning they just don't want that crypto currency is being used in the illegal way within the country and if there is anything like that happening then it should be reported.
After that, FM Arun Jatley mentioned in clear statement that they will look forward to "explore the different usage of the blockchain".
Following to this one Indian Blockchain Head Ajeet Khurana were interviewed on their different views regarding the recent mention of crypto currency in the Budget 2018. In this regard they clearly mentioned this
YS: What should the end-investor in cryptocurrency take from this announcement?
AK: There has been no indication by the government that it is banning exchanges. Neither does it stop people from holding a cryptocurrency. It is just saying that the government doesn’t recognise cryptocurrency as money, which no country in the world does except Japan.
There are many more such questionnaire which is important and all are pointing the matter towards psootve approach of the India towards use of crypto currency. So it's better we do not create any FUD from this news.
I hope this will help the community here to understand the matter in complete manner. We will see some interesting achievement of the India and crypto currency use soon. So seat tight and fasten your seat belts for the moon ride.
Reference for the Quote and Study :
https://yourstory.com/2018/02/indian-blockchain-committee-head-clarifies-cryptocurrency-not-illegal-india/amp