VASP compliance in India goes far beyond FIU registration. Learn what regulators expect on CDD, STR filing, Travel Rule and audit readiness under the 2026 guidelines.
VASP & Crypto AML
AML/CFT compliance for virtual asset service providers and crypto exchanges: FIU-IND VDA rules, offshore exchanges, Travel Rule, DeFi, privacy coins and crypto reporting frameworks.
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FIU-IND’s 2026 AML/CFT Guidelines for VDA SPs: 5 Operational Changes You Cannot Ignore
What every FIU-IND registered Virtual Digital Asset Service Provider needs to assess – right now. – Key takeaways On January 8, 2026, the Financial Intelligence Unit – India (FIU-IND) released updated AML & CFT Guidelines for Reporting Entities providing services related to Virtual Digital Assets (VDAs). These guidelines replace the…
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Global Crypto Travel Rule Compliance: Regulatory Expectations for VASPs in 2026
Global crypto travel rule compliance is tightening in 2026. Learn what VASPs need to know about FATF requirements, EU TFR deadlines, and enforcement trends.
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FIU-IND Registration for Crypto Exchanges: The Compliance Guide
FIU-IND Registration for Crypto Exchanges (The Compliance Guide) Crypto exchanges must register with FIU-IND because they are legally designated as Reporting Entities under India’s Prevention of Money-Laundering Act (PMLA). Registration is mandatory for any VDA (Virtual Digital Asset) platform serving Indian users and failure to comply can lead to heavy…
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How Offshore Crypto Exchanges Can Obtain FIU-IND Registration and Achieve Compliance
Last reviewed: September 2026. Based on the FIU-IND AML/CFT/CPF Guidelines for Reporting Entities Providing Services Related to Virtual Digital Assets (8 January 2026), the FIU-IND VDA SP registration circular (15 September 2025) and related PMLA provisions. India’s VDA AML framework is activity-based rather than based solely on incorporation or physical…