Crime & Law · India
Government Orders Takedown of 15 Cryptocurrency Exchange Apps and Websites
The Indian government has ordered the blocking of apps and websites belonging to 15 cryptocurrency exchanges. This directive was issued by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). The order mandates that internet service providers block access to these platforms. The specific reasons for the takedown order were not detailed in the coverage, but it follows a pattern of increased scrutiny on digital assets.
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- Centre (2): The Financial Express, The New Indian Express