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India's Finance Minister & CoinDCX CEO See Stablecoins Revolutionizing Cross-Border Payments

Stablecoins could slash India's remittance fees by billions. Despite caution, the country's strong Fintech ecosystem positions it well for adoption.

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India's Finance Minister & CoinDCX CEO See Stablecoins Revolutionizing Cross-Border Payments

India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and CoinDCX CEO Sumit Gupta have both acknowledged the potential of stablecoins in revolutionising cross-border payments. India, the world's largest recipient of remittances, could benefit significantly from this new form of money.

Stablecoins, backed by reserve assets like fiat currency or commodities, enable near-instant, low-cost international transactions. This could drastically reduce remittance fees for India, which currently stands at 6-7%, saving billions annually. With over $125 billion in remittances received each year, the impact could be substantial, benefiting millions of families dependent on these funds.

Despite the potential, India has taken a cautious approach to stablecoin regulation. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has expressed concerns about the difficulties in regulating crypto assets and the potential systemic risks. Instead of full regulation, India has implemented partial oversight, including cybersecurity audits for exchanges, a 30% capital gains tax, and a 1% tax deducted at source on crypto transactions. However, broader legal frameworks and full stablecoin rules have been shelved for now.

India's strong Fintech ecosystem, with innovations like UPI and digital banks, positions it well for stablecoin adoption. As Sitharaman warned, countries face a 'binary choice' of embracing new financial technologies or being left behind. Gupta believes stablecoins could save India billions in remittance fees, fundamentally changing the way remittances are processed. Despite the cautious approach, the potential benefits for India and its citizens are significant.

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