India FIU tightens crypto KYC: Jan 8 notice, stricter checks from Jan 12

On 8 January, the Financial Intelligence Unit of India said ID-only verification is insufficient, and from 12 January crypto users will face live selfie liveness tests, biometric checks, precise location capture, and penny-drop bank verification. ICOs are labeled high risk, transfers must carry sender and recipient data, and exchanges must keep records for at least five years, following ₹28 crore in fines last fiscal year.