Financial Intelligence Unit

Indian regulator issues notices to 25 offshore ‘crypto’ platforms
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7 October, 2025

Indian regulator issues notices to 25 offshore ‘crypto’ platforms

India's FIU issues notices to 25 offshore VDA SPs for non-compliance with anti-money laundering laws, enhancing user protection in digital...
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...
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