Indian crypto exchange Coindcx is expanding globally by acquiring the Middle Eastern digital asset platform Bitoasis. This strategic move enhances Coindcx’s presence in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region while allowing Bitoasis to retain its branding and leadership, signaling a new phase of growth and maturity for both companies. Big Milestone: 2 Market […]
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Indian Authority Uncovers Large-Scale Crypto and Hawala Operation, Arrests Key Player
India’s Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has arrested Manideep Mago under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, in connection with an “illegal foreign remittances case” involving cryptocurrency. The investigation uncovered that a Delhi-based company sold cryptocurrencies worth over Rs. 1858 crore (3 million) on crypto exchanges and made foreign remittances exceeding Rs. 3500 crore. […]
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Indian Authority Fines Crypto Exchange Binance $2.25 Million for AML Violations
India’s Financial Intelligence Unit has fined crypto exchange Binance .25 million (₹18.8 crore) for non-compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) regulations. Binance’s return to India is seen as challenging, especially after the government’s tax measures significantly reduced daily trades on some major local crypto exchanges. This fine follows Binance’s global scrutiny and former CEO Changpeng Zhao […]
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Indian Authority Cracks Down on Highrich Online’s Crypto Operations
India’s Enforcement Directorate (ED) has conducted searches that uncovered a Ponzi scheme involving cryptocurrency operations and HR Crypto Coin, leading to significant asset seizures and freezing. The coins were part of the scheme, luring people to invest with promises of a 15% annual interest rate and offering 30% direct referral income for introducing new customers. […]
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Indian Authority Busts Cryptocurrency Fraud Ring Targeting Foreign National
India’s Enforcement Directorate (ED) has cracked down on a cryptocurrency fraud ring targeting a foreign national. The accused persuaded the victim to transfer 0,000 to a cryptocurrency account set up using unauthorized remote access. The ED seized digital evidence, froze fixed deposits, and confiscated jewelry connected to the case. The investigation is still ongoing. ED […]
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Indian Citizen Faces 20 Years in US Prison for Stealing Crypto in $37M Coinbase Spoofing Scam
An Indian national has pleaded guilty in the U.S. to wire fraud conspiracy for stealing over million by spoofing crypto exchange Coinbase’s website. He and his co-conspirators created a fake Coinbase Pro site to steal login credentials and two-factor authentication codes, transferring victims’ cryptocurrency to their own wallets. Guilty Plea in M Coinbase Crypto […]
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Indian Central Bank RBI Warns Retail Investors of Crypto’s Lack of Accountability and Stability
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI)’s May 2024 bulletin warns retail investors that “the crypto ecosystem lacks accountability and stability and is marked by regulatory ambiguity.” The Indian central bank also cautioned that some cryptocurrency systems may be “prone to crisis without safeguards.” RBI Bulletin’s Crypto and Defi Warnings India’s central bank, the Reserve Bank […]
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Indian Finance Minister: Crypto Regulation Needs Global Consensus
Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman advocates for global consensus on cryptocurrency regulation, highlighting the need for international cooperation, particularly within the G20. She noted that while Indian regulators have differing opinions regarding how to treat crypto, there is currently no significant confusion. Indian Finance Minister on Crypto Regulation Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stressed the […]
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Indian Regulator Advocates Multi-Agency Approach for Crypto
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has submitted its recommendations for regulating crypto assets to a government panel. SEBI suggests multiple regulators for different aspects of cryptocurrency trade. India’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), however, views crypto as a macroeconomic risk, highlighting concerns about tax evasion and fiscal stability. SEBI […]
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Binance Set to Re-Enter Indian Market With $2 Million Fine Settlement
Binance and nine other foreign crypto exchanges were originally blocked in India due to non-compliance with the country’s Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations, but Binance is set to return after a four-month absence by paying a -million fine, according to The Economic Times. The Indian Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) mandated that foreign crypto exchanges, including Binance, […]
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