Bybit Completes Registration with India’s FIU After Paying $1 Million Fine

Bybit, a crypto exchange, registered with India's Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU-IND) after paying a fine of 92.7 million rupees ($1 million) for unauthorized operations in the country.

  • The company paused services to Indian users in January to pursue regulatory compliance.
  • Bybit settled the fine and resolved prior regulatory issues.
  • The firm committed to adhering to the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
  • In March 2023, India required crypto companies to register with the FIU for anti-money laundering compliance.