• Indian crypto key opinion leader, Sujal Jethwani, believes the government won’t be able to suppress crypto as demand increases.
  • Jethwani hopes the surge in crypto traders and investors will push the Indian government to change their approach to crypto regulations.
  • India’s current crypto landscape is compared to a "suppressed spring" due to restrictive rules and high taxes.
  • India’s Income Tax Act imposes a 30% flat rate tax on profits from selling virtual digital assets, with a 1% TDS on transactions exceeding $115.
  • Pressure is mounting for India to introduce a comprehensive regulatory framework for crypto, with calls for a Bitcoin reserve pilot.
  • Despite slow progress, Jethwani believes users will "force" the government to take crypto seriously and create favorable rules in the future.

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