Indian authorities have unleashed a major financial strike, freezing crypto assets worth thousands of crores linked to illegal forex and crypto trades, as the dragnet tightens on global networks funneling funds through shell firms and offshore channels.
India Freezes $271M in Crypto Amid Crackdown on Illegal Forex Trading
India’s financial authorities have taken fresh action against cross-border…
UAE investors are charging ahead in the digital asset space, crushing global adoption rates and creating a massive opportunity for traditional wealth managers to evolve—or risk being left behind in the race to dominate crypto finance.
UAE’s Crypto Momentum Signals…
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