WazirX deems Binance allegations ‘false’ and ‘unsubstantiated’

Latest Report Is the crypto bottom in? On-chain says yes, macro says pain occurs after the fed pause Is Bitcoin poised for a new low or has the bottom been set at $15,500? CryptoSlate analyzed on-chain and macro data to present both sides of the argument. Andjela Radmilac · 3 days ago

Binance terminates WazirX wallet services, asks it to withdraw users’ funds

Crypto exchange Binance asked WazirX operator Zanmai Labs to withdraw the funds on its Binance wallets because it was terminating its services to the firm, according to a Feb. 3 statement. Binance said it decided after Zanmai failed to clarify its misleading statements about the relationship between both firms. The exchange said it only provided…

Binance moves to dissociate self from WazirX over recent allegations

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao has denied that the exchange owns any equity in Zanmai Labs, the company behind the Indian crypto exchange WazirX. Quick thread on Binance and WazirX, and some incorrect reporting. Binance does not own any equity in Zanmai Labs, the entity operating WazirX and established by the original founders. 1/4 — CZ…

India freezes 64.67 crore ($8.1M) of WazirX’s funds for money laundering probe

India’s Enforcement Directorate (ED) has ordered the freeze of a WazirX bank account with Rs 64.67 crore (roughly $8.1 million) in connection with a money laundering investigation, IndiaToday reported Aug. 5. India is investigating money laundering The report revealed that several crypto exchanges and other private financial institutions in India were under investigation over money…

India is investigating crypto exchanges compliance to foreign exchange laws

India’s Directorate of Enforcement has sent notices to crypto exchanges to determine whether they violated the country’s Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), Economic Times India reported. According to the report, the regulator summoned several crypto executives from top exchanges like CoinDCX and Coinswitch Kuber to answer questions about some transactions. An unnamed government official reportedly said…

Indians to face additional 28% tax on crypto

Authorities in India are looking to introduce an additional 28% Goods and Services Tax on cryptocurrencies, CNBC reported. India’s new 28% tax for crypto  According to the report, India’s Goods and Service Tax Council considers bracketing crypto investments in the same category as lottery, casinos, racecourses, and betting. The report continued that the council had…

Major crypto exchanges in India disable fiat deposits amid regulatory uncertainty

Some of the biggest crypto exchanges operating in India have disabled the option to deposit fiat via the United Payments Interface (UPI) amid regulatory uncertainty after its operator denied knowledge of its use by crypto firms, Reuters reported, citing an industry source. The list of exchanges includes Coinbase, CoinSwitch Kuber, and WazirX. Authorities say crypto firms…