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Live Selfies, GPS Tracking: India Unveils New KYC Rules For Crypto Users
In an effort to eliminate illegal activity in the digital asset market, India's Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has unveiled stringent new Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) protocols for cryptocurrency exchanges.
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Coinbase Reopens Registrations in India, Plans Fiat On-Ramp in 2026
Coinbase has reopened user sign-ups in India after almost two years, confirming its return during India Blockchain Week 2025. The exchange said Indian users can once again register and trade crypto, and it plans to introduce a fiat on-ramp in 2026. Coinbase had previously paused operations due to UPI restrictions and compliance issues. Its renewed ...
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Income Tax Department Said to Target Over 400 Wealthy Binance Traders in Major Tax Evasion Crackdown
The tax authorities have launched an extensive investigation into over 400 wealthy Binance users for possible tax evasion between 2022 and 2025. Officials are examining peer-to-peer trades and payments via banks, Google Pay, and cash. Binance’s re-entry in 2024, following a $2.25 million (Rs. 20 crore) fine and registration with the FIU, has give...
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Government Makes Cybersecurity Audits Mandatory for Crypto Exchanges Due to Rising Risks
India has made cybersecurity audits mandatory for cryptocurrency exchanges, custodians, and intermediaries following a surge in cyber heists. The Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-IND) has directed firms to hire CERT-In-approved auditors as part of compliance under the PMLA. Industry leaders welcomed the move as a step toward stronger safeguar...
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Bitget Partners UNICEF Unit to Expand Blockchain Training Across India, Other Countries
Bitget plans to educate over 3,00,000 individuals across eight countries, including India, Brazil, Malaysia, and Morocco among others, in partnership with UNICEF Luxembourg . "Bitget Academy", the educational arm of exchange, will create a training module teaching how to create video games using the blockchain technology.
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Supreme Court Questions Lack of Crypto Regulatory Measures, Oversight: Report
A Supreme Court bench of Justice Surya Kant and Justice NK Singh reportedly urged Additional Solicitor General (ASG) Aishwarya Bhati to seek clarification on crypto rules from the central government.
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South Asian Crypto Investors are Cautious, Demand Advanced Crypto Awareness, Survey Shows
In its “Asia Crypto Security” report, Binance highlighted some crucial patterns observed in the Asian crypto market. Its report has highlighted that the demand for advanced security measures is intensifying in Asia’s crypto markets – where investors are cautious and frequent in their engagements with volatile crypto assets.
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Binance’s ‘Vote to List’ Feature for Community Polling on Token Listing Goes Live
Binance users can now participate in selecting which new tokens should be listed for trading on the platform. The exchange, through this feature, expects to address the challenge of identifying legitimate crypto tokens from the flood of altcoins in the market, through community efforts.
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Coinbase Gains FIU-India Registration, Highlights India's On-Chain Talent
On Tuesday, March 11 the US-based crypto exchange said it has completed its registration with India’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU). In the coming months, the exchange plans to introduce new retail services alongside additional products and investment offerings in India.
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ByBit Pays Rs. 9.27 Crore Penalty, Completes FIU-IND Registration
ByBit has announced that it has completed its registration with India’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), and paid a Rs. 9.27 crore penalty, as part of its compliance obligations. Earlier this month, the FIU-IND revealed that the Dubai-based exchange was not in compliance with India’s the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) because of wh...
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Live Selfies, GPS Tracking: India Unveils New KYC Rules For Crypto Users
In an effort to eliminate illegal activity in the digital asset market, India's Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has unveiled stringent new Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) protocols for cryptocurrency exchanges.
-
Coinbase Reopens Registrations in India, Plans Fiat On-Ramp in 2026
Coinbase has reopened user sign-ups in India after almost two years, confirming its return during India Blockchain Week 2025. The exchange said Indian users can once again register and trade crypto, and it plans to introduce a fiat on-ramp in 2026. Coinbase had previously paused operations due to UPI restrictions and compliance issues. Its renewed ...
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Income Tax Department Said to Target Over 400 Wealthy Binance Traders in Major Tax Evasion Crackdown
The tax authorities have launched an extensive investigation into over 400 wealthy Binance users for possible tax evasion between 2022 and 2025. Officials are examining peer-to-peer trades and payments via banks, Google Pay, and cash. Binance’s re-entry in 2024, following a $2.25 million (Rs. 20 crore) fine and registration with the FIU, has give...
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Government Makes Cybersecurity Audits Mandatory for Crypto Exchanges Due to Rising Risks
India has made cybersecurity audits mandatory for cryptocurrency exchanges, custodians, and intermediaries following a surge in cyber heists. The Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-IND) has directed firms to hire CERT-In-approved auditors as part of compliance under the PMLA. Industry leaders welcomed the move as a step toward stronger safeguar...
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Bitget Partners UNICEF Unit to Expand Blockchain Training Across India, Other Countries
Bitget plans to educate over 3,00,000 individuals across eight countries, including India, Brazil, Malaysia, and Morocco among others, in partnership with UNICEF Luxembourg . "Bitget Academy", the educational arm of exchange, will create a training module teaching how to create video games using the blockchain technology.
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Supreme Court Questions Lack of Crypto Regulatory Measures, Oversight: Report
A Supreme Court bench of Justice Surya Kant and Justice NK Singh reportedly urged Additional Solicitor General (ASG) Aishwarya Bhati to seek clarification on crypto rules from the central government.
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South Asian Crypto Investors are Cautious, Demand Advanced Crypto Awareness, Survey Shows
In its “Asia Crypto Security” report, Binance highlighted some crucial patterns observed in the Asian crypto market. Its report has highlighted that the demand for advanced security measures is intensifying in Asia’s crypto markets – where investors are cautious and frequent in their engagements with volatile crypto assets.
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Binance’s ‘Vote to List’ Feature for Community Polling on Token Listing Goes Live
Binance users can now participate in selecting which new tokens should be listed for trading on the platform. The exchange, through this feature, expects to address the challenge of identifying legitimate crypto tokens from the flood of altcoins in the market, through community efforts.
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Coinbase Gains FIU-India Registration, Highlights India's On-Chain Talent
On Tuesday, March 11 the US-based crypto exchange said it has completed its registration with India’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU). In the coming months, the exchange plans to introduce new retail services alongside additional products and investment offerings in India.
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ByBit Pays Rs. 9.27 Crore Penalty, Completes FIU-IND Registration
ByBit has announced that it has completed its registration with India’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), and paid a Rs. 9.27 crore penalty, as part of its compliance obligations. Earlier this month, the FIU-IND revealed that the Dubai-based exchange was not in compliance with India’s the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) because of wh...
