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India’s tax law treats cryptocurrencies as Virtual Digital Assets under Section 115BBH of the Income Tax Act. The tax framework is described in our crypto-tax articles. Cryptocurrency is highly volatile, is not legal tender in India, and is not insured by any government scheme. Nothing on this site recommends buying, holding, or trading any cryptocurrency. Articles describe the regulatory framework and educational frameworks only.
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