Indian authorities are investigating Binance amid concerns of terror financing across the India-Pakistan border.
India’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) is reportedly collecting data from the leading crypto exchange, Binance, to track crypto transfers into private wallets that may be linked to Pakistan.
According to a recent report by Money Control, these wallets, not tied to exchanges, have raised alarms that some transactions could fund illegal or terror-related activities in India, particularly in Jammu & Kashmir.
This comes a year after Binance resumed operations in India after paying a $2.25 million fine to regain FIU compliance after a prior AML non-compliance block in December 2023.
An official stated that Binance is cooperating with authorities in investigating the suspicious transactions. Last year, the exchange assisted India’s Enforcement Directorate (ED) in investigating financial crimes, which led to the arrest of up to four individuals.
Bitcoin’s Use in Terror Financing?
The probe reflects the tense India-Pakistan dynamic, with Indian agencies intensifying crypto monitoring in border regions. Recent raids in Jammu & Kashmir reportedly uncovered evidence of Bitcoin BTC $67 151 24h volatility: 0.4% Market cap: $1.35 T Vol. 24h: $57.12 B being used by Pakistan-based handlers to support militant groups.
Despite these security concerns, crypto adoption is booming in both nations. Pakistan has 15–20 million crypto users, ranking ninth globally in 2024. The country set up the Pakistan Crypto Council in March 2025 and the PVARA in July to regulate crypto services.
India is also a global crypto leader, with trading volumes hitting $1.9 billion in late 2024. Yet, the country’s central bank remains cautious, warning of systemic risks. The government is currently reviewing its crypto policies to match global frameworks.
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