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India’s finance minister calls for global crypto regulation

India’s Minister of Finance, Nirmala Sitharaman, said that all countries must unite for better worldwide crypto regulation . Speaking at the Global Fintech Fest 2023, Sitharaman added that there should be a global regulatory framework “for handling issues related to crypto assets.”  According to The Free Press Journal, the finance minister stressed the importance of the country’s Income Tax Return (ITR), claiming that some tax categories have risen by a minimum of three times in terms of tax filings. You might also like: Seoul to target North Korea’s illicit crypto assets with a new cyber bill Sitharaman added that technology is one of the essential tools for positive change. “I want [the] banking system, the financial ecosystem [including] the mutual funds, stock markets… everybody to keep in mind that when someone deals with his (customer’s) money, the organizations will have to think about the future and ensure that they (customers) nominate...

After BRICS Success, President Xi Jinping Likely To Skip G20 Summit

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After the successful BRICS summit in Johannesburg, Chinese President Xi Jinping is most likely to skip attending the G20 summit in New Delhi, India. Sources familiar with the matter said that Chinese Premier Li Qiang will represent that nation at the G20 summit in September. Two Indian officials, one diplomat in China, and an official of another G20 country told Reuters on condition of anonymity that Qiang is expected to lead China’s efforts on behalf of Jinping at the summit. Also Read: Second BRICS Expansion Soon: South African PM Makes Huge Announcement Jinping is most likely skipping the G20 summit comes on the heels of the border dispute between India and China. The recent controversy over border disputes engulfed after China drew a map showcasing Arunachal Pradesh a part of Chinese territory. For the uninitiated, Arunachal Pradesh is a State in the northeast part of India and borders China. The proximity to China has caused several border disputes for decades. Whil...

Czech automobile conglomerate Škoda Auto launches NFT platform

The nonfungible token platform was launched in partnership with Near Protocol. On June 20, Škoda India, the Indian subsidiary of Czech automobile conglomerate Škoda Auto, launch ed a Web3 and nonfungible token (NFT) experience in partnership with Near Protocol. Dubbed “Škodaverse India," developers say the platform will possess low gas fees, interoperable NFTs for multi platform usage, and eco-friendly, scalable NFTs. The firm wrote:  “Škodaverse India will also unlock bespoke utilities and experiences for NFT holders which will be revealed along with the first drop details. All NFTs will be minted on carbon-neutral blockchains, aligning with our sustainable vision." The debut Škoda NFT collection is scheduled to launch “soon," with no fixed date or offer price. Users will be able to mint the NFT whenever it is dropped through the addition of funds to their wallets.  Benefits for NFT holders, as listed by developers, include owning a unique digital asset represent...