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Binance Considers Re-Entering India’s Crypto Market
Crypto exchange Binance is contemplating a return to India’s market after being banned in late 2023. The potential re-entry may involve a penalty of around $2 million, as reported by the Economic Times.
Compliance with Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU)
For Binance to re-enter the market, registration with the finance ministry’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) is essential. The FIU oversees virtual asset commerce and ensures compliance with relevant legislation, including the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) and the crypto taxation framework.
Regulatory Requirements for Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs)
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has advised restricting access to web addresses of certain crypto exchanges, including Binance. Compliance and registration requirements set by the Ministry of Finance apply to all Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) operating in India, regardless of physical presence.
- Entities must adhere to reporting, record-keeping, and other obligations under the PMLA.
- Know Your Customer (KYC) data collection from crypto companies is mandated.
- FIU registration is a prerequisite for firms involved in virtual asset transactions.
Global Regulatory Advocacy and Market Impact
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has advocated for global regulations on cryptocurrencies. Binance, prior to the ban, dominated India’s crypto market, holding a significant market share. Its non-compliance with Indian tax regulations, unlike registered exchanges, led to a migration of users to offshore platforms following the introduction of a 1% tax on cryptocurrency trading in India.
India continues to integrate the crypto sector into its financial system, emphasizing compliance with regulations and oversight to ensure transparency and legality in virtual asset transactions.
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