You are here: Home » News-CM » Economy » News
Business Standard

Govt brings crypto trading under India's money laundering laws

Capital Market 

The government has bought a range of cryptocurrencies or virtual digital asset (VDA) transactions under the ambit of Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002.

In a notification, Ministry of Finance said that the exchange between VDA and fiat currencies; the exchange between one or more forms of VDA; and the transfer of VDA will be covered under money laundering act.

Besides, the safekeeping or administration of VDA and the participation in financial services related to the offer and sale of VDA will also come under the preview of the Act.

Powered by Capital Market - Live News

(This story has not been edited by Business Standard staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)


Subscribe to Business Standard Premium

Exclusive Stories, Curated Newsletters, 26 years of Archives, E-paper, and more!

Insightful news, sharp views, newsletters, e-paper, and more! Unlock incisive commentary only on Business Standard.

Download the Business Standard App for latest Business News and Market News .

First Published: Thu, March 09 2023. 13:07 IST
RECOMMENDED FOR YOU
RECOMMENDED FOR YOU