These entities include Binance, KuCoin, Gate.io, Bittrex, Bitstamp, MEXC Global, and major players such as Bitfinex and Huobi.
India’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has taken strict action against nine offshore virtual asset service providers (VASPs) for failing to comply with India’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing laws, according to a December 28 statement. These entities, including major players such as Binance, KuCoin, and Huobi, have received reminder notices under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), marking a significant escalation in India’s enforcement of financial regulations in the digital asset space.