Wazirx to Launch RT Tokens to Compensate Users After $230M Crypto Breach

Nischal Shetty, founder and CEO of Wazirx, India’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, has announced plans to introduce RT tokens equivalent to the total value of assets stolen in the $230 million breach the platform endured. Wazirx Pledges Transparency With RT Tokens According to Shetty, Wazirx intends to distribute recovery tokens in response to the July 2024 … Read more

Russia and India Cut Dollar Use: 90% of Direct Transactions in National Currencies

Russia and India now conduct nearly 90% of direct transactions in their national currencies, deepening financial ties and accelerating the global shift away from the U.S. dollar. Moscow and New Delhi Tighten Financial Ties—Is the Dollar Era Ending? Countries worldwide are increasingly shifting away from reliance on the U.S. dollar in international trade, a process … Read more

Bybit Addresses AML Concerns After India Block

Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit said on Feb. 6 that it has successfully registered with the Indian Financial Intelligence Unit, underscoring its commitment to regulatory compliance in India. The exchange said it has resolved prior regulatory matters and paid a monetary fine, demonstrating its dedication to transparency and high standards. The announcement came hours after the Indian … Read more

India Strikes Crypto Exchange Bybit: Major Fine Issued, Website Blocked

Crypto exchange Bybit has been fined and blocked in India for violating anti-money laundering laws, as authorities crack down on unregistered crypto operations in the country. Bybit Hit With Penalty, Website Blocked in India Over AML Violations The Indian Ministry of Finance announced last week that the Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-IND) had imposed a financial … Read more

India Rethinks Crypto Regulations as Global Policies Take a Radical Turn

India is reassessing its cryptocurrency regulations as global policies evolve, with officials revisiting a discussion paper that could reshape the country’s approach to digital assets. India May Soften Crypto Stance as US Embraces Bitcoin India is reexamining its stance on cryptocurrency regulations as international perspectives on digital assets shift, Reuters reported Sunday, citing Economic Affairs … Read more

US Sentences Indian National to Prison for $20M Crypto Laundering Scheme

The U.S. sentenced an Indian cryptocurrency vendor to 121 months in prison for laundering over $20 million through darknet platforms and an international hawala network. Cryptocurrency Laundering Scheme Ends in Prison Sentence The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Jan. 17 that Anurag Pramod Murarka, a 30-year-old Indian national, has been sentenced to 121 … Read more

Can India Lead Crypto Regulation in 2025? Binance Thinks So

Binance expects India to lead global crypto regulation in 2025, driven by progressive frameworks aimed at boosting trust, fostering innovation, and expanding blockchain utility. Will 2025 Be the Year India Leads the Global Crypto Regulatory Race? India’s role in cryptocurrency regulation is drawing attention, with Binance expressing optimism that the country will take a leading … Read more

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