Episode 118: Cryptocurrency Boom In India

The cryptocurrency market in India has witnessed an unprecedented growth of about 600 per cent over the past one year. This has sparked several controversies regarding its usage as well as the government regulations surrounding it. To gain insights into the reasons for its growth, the potential implications for the government and consumers, Dr Amitendu Palit, Senior Research Fellow and Research Lead (Trade and Economics), ISAS spoke to Vivan Sharan, Partner, Koan Advisory, India. Mr Sharan is also Secretary, Esya Centre, New Delhi.