Binance has reached a significant regulatory milestone by registering as a reporting entity with India’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU-IND). This registration highlights Binance's ongoing commitment to complying with anti-money laundering (AML) standards and enhancing the security and transparency of its operations globally. This development marks Binance’s 19th regulatory achievement worldwide.
Richard Teng, CEO of Binance, emphasized the importance of this registration, stating, “Our registration with the FIU-IND marks an important milestone in Binance’s journey. Recognizing the vitality and potential of the Indian VDA market, this alignment with Indian regulations allows us to tailor our services to the needs of Indian users. It is a privilege to extend the reach of our cutting-edge platform to this thriving market, supporting India’s continued VDA evolution.”
With the successful registration, Binance's website and application are now fully accessible to Indian users, offering them a comprehensive range of services and tools designed to meet their needs.
India's Prominent Role in Global Crypto Adoption
India has emerged as a global leader in grassroots crypto adoption, as highlighted by Chainalysis’ 2023 Global Crypto Adoption Index. The country ranks among the top five by estimated transaction volume across centralized and decentralized exchanges, lending protocols, and token smart contracts. This underscores the vibrancy and massive potential of the Indian market.
As Binance continues to navigate this dynamic market, it aims not only to comply with local registration requirements but also to introduce its world-class compliance program. This program includes robust anti-money laundering (AML) policies, combating the financing of terrorism (CFT) controls, and a comprehensive framework designed to elevate local market standards and ensure stronger user protections.
Commitment to Compliance Excellence
Binance's compliance program is built on rigorous AML and CFT controls, robust identity verification (KYC) processes, and an industry-leading Financial Crimes Compliance (FCC) unit. This unit assists law enforcement in investigating crypto-related crimes and supports capacity-building efforts, thereby enhancing the collaborative security of the ecosystem.
“Our commitment to stringent regulation forms a fundamental part of our business strategy. It's about fostering a secure, transparent, and efficient environment,” added Teng.
As Binance expands into the burgeoning Indian market, the company remains dedicated to operating based on the principles of compliance, user security, and responsible growth, while contributing to the global evolution of digital assets.