In this episode, we're joined by Viram Shah, the Co-Founder and CEO of Vested Finance, a platform that has been instrumental in helping Indians invest in the US stock markets. Today, we're exploring a hot topic in the crypto world - the recently listed spot Bitcoin ETFs. Can Indians invest in these financial instruments? Viram brings his expertise to shed light on this question and discuss the potential benefits and challenges for Indian investors. Tune in as we navigate the complexities of Bitcoin ETFs and their accessibility for the Indian market.

Chapters

00:00: Introduction

00:49 About Vested Finance

02:25 Can Indians invest in US Bitcoin ETFs

03:18 Brokerage platforms refusing investments to Indians

04:22 Process to invest in Bitcoin ETFs

06:37 Indian banks refusing to remit money

07:52 Risks to your platform for allowing Bitcoin ETFs

10:14 Taxes in case of investing in Bitcoin ETFs vs buying bitcoin

11:03 Exchange rate issues to consider

12:42 How to get the LRS money back 

13:36 When does a tax event occur

15:00 Available for Indians or NRIs

16:07 Other brokerage platforms

16:35 What's your take on bitcoin

18:20 Other products and services by Vested

20:57 Contact details

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