Digital Assets Policy
India's Crypto Tax: The 30% Flat Rate and Its Chilling Effect
India imposed a 30% flat tax on crypto gains and 1% TDS on transactions in 2022 — one of the world's most restrictive crypto tax frameworks, reflecting the Reserve Bank of India's continued skepticism of digital assets.
Switzerland: The World's Most Complete Legal Framework for Digital Assets
Switzerland's digital asset policy — DLT Act, FINMA's principles-based guidance, Crypto Valley, and the political economy of a financially sophisticated neutral state that chose to lead on blockchain law.
UAE: Three Regulators, One Ambition — The Digital Asset Hub of the Middle East
The UAE's digital asset policy — VARA, ADGM, DFSA, UAE federal law, and the competitive strategy that made Dubai and Abu Dhabi the Middle East's leading crypto destinations.