2026-01-23 07:10:30

India's financial regulatory authorities have recently taken action. The financial intelligence unit (FIU) under the Ministry of Finance has issued updated guidelines, explicitly requiring crypto trading platforms to prohibit deposits and withdrawals involving so-called "Anonymous Enhanced Tokens" (ACE).

Which coins are affected by this ban? Mainly privacy coins like Monero, Zcash, and Dash. The reason behind the FIU's decision is straightforward: these coins' anonymous features can conceal transaction sources, fund ownership, and transaction amounts, providing opportunities for illegal activities—significantly increasing risks such as money laundering and fund transfers. Therefore, the FIU has classified these assets as high-risk.

For exchanges, this means that these privacy coins will face strict regulation in the Indian market. For users, exchanges registered in India may find it difficult to support trading and withdrawals of these coins. This also reflects the global regulatory community's general caution towards privacy coins— the stronger the anonymity, the more vigilant regulators become.

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LonelyAnchorman

· 01-25 00:13

Privacy coins are about to face suppression again. India’s recent moves are indeed harsh, making life difficult for XMR and ZEC. But speaking of which, can banning privacy coins really stop money laundering? It seems like it just pushes it to other parts of the chain. Monero holders are probably cursing loudly right now, haha. This is why freedom and compliance are inherently at odds; choosing either side is uncomfortable. With this combination of measures from India, P2P off-chain trading is probably going to take off again.

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PonziWhisperer

· 01-24 07:32

India is back to cutting leeks, banning privacy coins directly, alright XD Is the end of Monero coming? But then again, this wave of bans will eventually spread worldwide... That's why I never touch privacy coins, it's too easy to get caught and have your account frozen. Haha, FIU's move this time is indeed ruthless, but do you really think bans can stop on-chain transactions? Algorithmic privacy coins are digging their own graves, regulators are watching closely... It feels like the whole world is synchronizing to crack down on privacy coins, India is just the first mover. Privacy coins, to put it simply, are paving the way for black markets. I support banning them ten times over. So now India is actively seeking new tracks for trading income, I feel a bit sympathetic... I've said it before, privacy coins are not a long-term solution. Does it still hurt your face now? The question is, will banning privacy coins really make things safer? Or will they just go underground and keep playing...

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0xLostKey

· 01-24 02:22

Privacy coins have been targeted again. India has just shut the door completely... I knew it would come to this. In their eyes, anonymous things are just money laundering machines. But honestly, can privacy coins survive like this? The whole world is cracking down, it feels like they're going to fade away. XMR holders are going to have a tough time.

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TokenomicsTinfoilHat

· 01-23 07:40

India is back at it again, privacy coins are under attack once more. How will Monero survive this time? --- Privacy coins are inherently sinful; regulators don't even want to look at them. --- This time in India, the crackdown is pretty harsh—directly banning deposits and withdrawals... users will have to find ways around it. --- Strong anonymity = high risk. This logic is the same worldwide, no surprises. --- If I had known it would turn out like this, privacy coins would have no future—they're too sensitive. --- Wait, does this ban also affect VPNs? Feels like the same line of thinking. --- The FIU has stepped in, so privacy coins might be done for if this continues. --- It's just an excuse for money laundering anyway; the goal is to shut down all privacy coins. --- Privacy coin users on Indian exchanges are going to suffer; should have seen the exit early. --- What's going on? The whole world is cracking down on privacy coins—it's crazy.

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MEVSandwichVictim

· 01-23 07:39

Privacy coins are being banned, now everything is ruined, the dream of decentralization is shattered again. India has taken action, are other countries far behind? It seems we really need to run early. Monero's good days are over; regulation is truly everywhere. To put it simply, they’re just afraid you’re hiding money. The more private, the more they watch you to death. After this wave, the liquidity of privacy coins will have to drop significantly. It's a bit ironic—fighting money laundering ends up punishing normal users as well. India's move actually hints that—privacy coins are beyond saving.

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GweiWatcher

· 01-23 07:33

Here we go again, privacy coins are being singled out again. It's always the same routine. India has directly banned deposits and withdrawals this time. That's harsh, and trading income is swinging with policy changes. What about Monero, Zcash, and others? Are they really going to be phased out? Honestly, it's the same old issue: anonymity equals a regulatory nightmare. No one wants to deal with the uncertainty of where the money comes from. It feels like the path for privacy coins is narrowing more and more, with global crackdowns intensifying. This is a mockery of the original intention of decentralization. It's becoming more and more like traditional finance.

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MetaverseLandlord

· 01-23 07:17

India's recent move is really ruthless, directly banning privacy coins --- Monero's end is near, it's hard to find another place --- They are regulating privacy coins again, now XMR can’t be played anymore --- It's hilarious, the stronger the privacy, the harsher the regulation. Basically, they’re afraid they can’t trace the transactions --- If India bans it, a global ban on privacy coins might not be far off. Looks like a storm is coming --- Exchanges are being forced to shut down, users are even worse off, with no place to exchange their coins --- That’s why I already withdrew from Indian exchanges long ago. Smart people have already left

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ChainSauceMaster

· 01-23 07:15

Privacy coins are once again targeted. India's move is indeed harsh, but to be honest, privacy coins have always been prone to upsetting authorities. With this wave, the survival space for privacy coins is getting narrower and narrower. Sooner or later, the whole world will follow suit. Why are people still interested in coins like Monero? The risks are so high. India's exchanges are really speechless; user experience is about to take a hit again. It seems like apart from money laundering, they have no other use. Why are some people still defending privacy coins? Privacy coins should be phased out. Isn't it better to honestly use mainstream coins? But if this continues, can privacy coins survive? The ecosystem might even collapse.

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BitcoinDaddy

· 01-23 07:11

India has started "clearing out the remnants" again, privacy coins are having a tough time this round Privacy coins really got caught in the crossfire this time, it feels like the whole world is cracking down How much longer can Monero survive? It's getting more and more uncomfortable Another country has taken action, privacy coins' days are becoming increasingly difficult This is what you call "regulation overnight," haha. Privacy coins are indeed having a rough time India acted so quickly? Privacy coins are really going to cool off The scapegoat for money laundering, I see. But they are indeed too hidden Global crackdown on privacy coins, is this a major trend? India's moves are always fast. What will privacy coins do? This is truly a global hunt for privacy coins Want to live peacefully with privacy coins? Haha, dream on

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