Financial Intelligence Unit

South Korea mulls ban on non-compliant exchanges
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1 April, 2025

South Korea mulls ban on non-compliant exchanges

South Korea’s financial watchdog says a number of offshore exchanges have been flouting regulations and is exploring Internet blocks and...
Coinbase ‘registers’ in India; plans retail services
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13 March, 2025

Coinbase ‘registers’ in India; plans retail services

Coinbase has recently registered with India’s FIU and aims to launch its initial retail services later this year, followed by...
Nepal cracks down on ‘crypto’ fraud; Paju City targets tax defaulters
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25 November, 2024

Nepal cracks down on ‘crypto’ fraud; Paju City targets tax defaulters

Nepal struggles to contain the rising number of fraud cases involving the digital asset class; elsewhere, South Korea's Paju City...
Upbit’s license renewal in limbo; Hong Kong tightens VASP rules
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22 November, 2024

Upbit’s license renewal in limbo; Hong Kong tightens VASP rules

South Korea is uncertain whether Upbit will have its license renewed due to possible KYC breaches; elsewhere, Hong Kong advises...
India charges Binance $2.2M in penalty for non-compliance; industry praises regulatory prowess
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20 June, 2024

India charges Binance $2.2M in penalty for non-compliance; industry praises regulatory prowess

India's FIU charged Binance a penalty of $2.2 million, saying it was "substantiated" after a scrutiny that included oral and...
After Apple India, Google also delisting Binance, Kraken from Play Store
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16 January, 2024

After Apple India, Google also delisting Binance, Kraken from Play Store

Days after Apple pulled a similar move on the App Store, Google is also removing exchanges including Binance and co....
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