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India’s FIU Issues Notices to 15 Crypto Platforms — What the PMLA Action Means for Users

FIU-IND has issued non-compliance notices to 15 virtual digital asset service providers and also moved to restrict public access to their apps or URLs.

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India’s Financial Intelligence Unit has taken fresh action against 15 virtual digital asset service providers, putting crypto compliance and app access back in the spotlight.

What happened

  • The notices were issued under Section 13 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.
  • FIU-IND also issued notices seeking takedown of publicly accessible apps or URLs for the named entities.
  • VDA service providers operating in India are required to register as reporting entities and comply with anti-money-laundering obligations.

Why people are paying attention

The action shows that offshore status does not automatically put a crypto platform outside India’s compliance net. For users, it is also a reminder that access to a service can change quickly when regulatory obligations are not met.

What to watch next

Users should monitor official updates before moving funds or relying on platforms that may face access restrictions, and should understand that crypto products remain high-risk.

Bottom line

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Source: PIB / Ministry of Finance

Source / reference: www.pib.gov.in

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