Why did FIU IND act against virtual asset providers?
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Why did FIU IND act against virtual asset providers?

The Hindu  

The story so far: On December 28, the Financial Intelligence Unit India issued show-cause notices to 9 offshore virtual digital asset service providers, including Binance, Kucoin, Huobi, Bitfinex and MEXC Global, among others. In March 2023, Virtual Digital Asset Service Providers in India were brought under anti-money laundering/counter financing of terrorism regulations. To put it in perspective, the entities “though catering to a substantial part of Indian users were not getting registered and coming under the Anti Money Laundering and Counter Financing of Terrorism Network framework”. She further observes, “While there is no denying that such AML and CFT measures are imperative for today’s global financial ecosystem, the FIU IND should seek compliance only from those entities who fit within the parameters of the March 2023 notification and are capable of providing the information FIU and PMLA require.” Furthermore, Vipul Kharbanda, an independent legal researcher specialising in matters relating to finance and related virtual assets, told The Hindu that VDA SPs adhering to KYC mandates would be beneficial for them only.

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Govt has no timeline for regulatory guidelines for Virtual Digital Assets
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Govt has no timeline for regulatory guidelines for Virtual Digital Assets

Live Mint  

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28 virtual digital asset service providers register with Centre
1 year ago

28 virtual digital asset service providers register with Centre

Deccan Chronicle  

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Hindustan Times  

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Virtual digital assets, India’s stand and the way ahead

The Hindu  

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Belated, but essential: The Hindu Editorial on bringing all trade in virtual digital assets under the PMLA
1 year, 9 months ago

Belated, but essential: The Hindu Editorial on bringing all trade in virtual digital assets under the PMLA

The Hindu  

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Centre Brings Crypto Transactions Under Money Laundering Laws
1 year, 9 months ago

Centre Brings Crypto Transactions Under Money Laundering Laws

News 18  

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Money laundering law to apply to crypto trade: Finance Ministry
1 year, 9 months ago

Money laundering law to apply to crypto trade: Finance Ministry

The Hindu  

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